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Installing Sandpaper
Inspect sandpaper before installing. DO NOT use if
broken or defective.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Push in and hold the front clamp.
3. Insert edge of new 1/4 sheet sandpaper approxi
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mately 1/4" under the front clamp.
4. Release the front clamp.
5. Wrap the sandpaper around the sanding pad.
6. Release the side clip to open the rear clamp.
7. Insert the loose end of the sandpaper under rear
clamp, pulling the sandpaper tight against pad.
8. Return the side clip to close the rear clamp.
9. Multiple sheets of sandpaper can be installed at
one time for convenience.
Paper Punch
A paper punch template has been supplied with the
sander for aligning and punching holes in sandpaper.
The punched holes must align with the holes in the
sandering pad.
1. Install sandpaper on the sander.
2. Align sandering pad over the paper punch.
3. Push down on sander.
WARNING
Collected sanding dust from sand-
ing surface coatings such as
polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc. can self-ignite in
the sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire.
To reduce the risk of fire always empty the dust
bag frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and
never store or leave a sander without totally
emptying its dust bag. Also follow the recom
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mendations of the coatings manufacturers.
Do not use the dust bag when sanding metal.
This causes a fire hazard and can result in seri
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ous injury.
Using the Dust Bag
The dust bag provides a dust collection for the
sander. To use the dust bag:
1. Remove battery pack.
2.
To
attach
, press to open the latch while sliding
the dust bag onto the dust port until it latches on.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specified for the battery. For spe
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cific charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To
remove
the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To
insert
the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Selecting Sandpaper and Grits
Sandpaper can be made from various grit materials
and these should be selected according the material
to be sanded. The guidelines below list materials and
grit materials that should be used with them.
•
Fine woodwork
– garnet or aluminum oxide
•
Rough woodwork
– aluminum zirconia or ceramic
aluminum oxide
•
Manufactured wood products
(particleboard,
medium density fiber board, etc.) – silicon carbide
or aluminum oxide
•
Solid surface materials
(Corian
®
, quartz, granite,
etc.) – silicon carbide or aluminum oxide
•
Metals
– emery or aluminum oxide
Sandpaper is also graded by coarseness. Start your
work with an abrasive grit just coarse enough to re
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move high spots and excessive roughness. Follow
with a second sanding using a grit one or two grades
finer. Continue with successively finer grits until you
obtain the desired finish.
Do not switch from a coarse grit to a very fine grit in
one step because it may be difficult to remove the
marks made by the coarse grit abrasive. Use the
finest grits practical for the roughing operation, and
finish by using successively finer grits.
Grit
Type
Typical Application
60
80
Course
Ideal for initial sanding on
rougher surfaces. For fast stock
removal. Rough sanding and
stripping of painted and rusted
surfaces.
100
120 Medium
For intermediate sanding and
removal of minor surface imper-
fections.
150
180
220
Fine
Ideal for fine sanding prior to
straining, priming, or sealing.