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RANDOM ORBIT SANDER 054-1240-4
RANDOM ORBIT SANDER 054-1240-4
Cleaning the dust bag
Remove the dust bag assembly (1) from the
dust port by rotating it COUNTER CLOCKWISE
approximately 15° and pulling it out of the
dust port (Fig. 5). Carefully shake the dust bag
assembly with the end cap opening (2) pointing
downward to remove the sanding dust. Reinstall
the dust bag assembly as noted in Fig 4.
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fig. 5
For safety reasons, the operator must
read the sections of this Owner’s Manual
entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”,
“POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY
RULES”, “EXTENSION CORD SAFETY” and
“SYMBOLS” before using this sander.
Verify the following every time the sander
is used:
1.
Sander cord is not damaged.
2.
Sanding disc is in good condition and
properly installed on the sander.
3.
The workpiece is properly secured
and free from any foreign objects.
4.
Safety glasses, safety goggles, or face
shield is being worn.
5.
Hearing protection and dust mask are
being worn.
Failure to adhere to these safety rules can
greatly increase the chances of serious
injury.
WARNING
!
Sanding disc selection
Make sure you select the correct size and style of
sanding disc for your sander. The correct disc will:
•
Have a diameter of 5”
•
Have a row of eight 3/8” holes that match
the hole pattern in the sander base
•
Have a backing for use with the hook & loop
disc attachment system.
Selecting the correct grit and type of sandpaper
is extremely important in achieving a high quality
sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide
and other synthetic abrasives are best for power
sanding.
Natural abrasives such as flint and
garnet are too soft for economical use in
power sanding.
In general, coarse grit will remove most material.
Fine grit will produce the best finish in all sanding
operations. The condition of the surface to be
sanded will determine which grit will do the best
job.
NOTE:
Where the sanding disc grits are shown
numerically, higher numbers indicate finer grit and
lower numbers indicate coarser grit.
If the surface is rough, start with a coarse grit and
sand until the surface is uniform. Medium grit
may then be used to remove scratches left by the
coarser grit. Fine grit should be used for finishing
the surface. Always continue sanding with each
grit until the surface is uniform.
