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SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are
subject to change
without notice.
No-load Speed: ................................................ 800-3000 RPM
Amperage: .......................................................................... 11A
Max Accessory Diameter: ....................................7’’ (178mm)
Spindle Thread: ........................................................... 5/8’’-11
Motor: ..................................................................120 V ~ 60hz
WARNING: Read and understand this entire instruction manual before attempting to assemble, install, operate or
maintain this product. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property
damage!
The following signal words are used to emphasize safety warnings that must be followed when using this
product:
This instruction manual is intended for your benefit. Please read and follow the safety, installation, maintenance and
troubleshooting steps described within to ensure your safety and satisfaction. The contents of this instruction manual are
based upon the latest product information available at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
product changes at any time without notice.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE Indicates important information, which if not
followed, MAY cause damage to equipment.
After opening the carton, unpack your new product and related parts & accessories. Please inspect it carefully for
any damage that may have occurred during transit. Please check it against the photograph on carton.
WARNING DO NOT operate this product if damaged during shipment, handling or misuse. Do not operate the
product until the parts have been replaced or the fault rectified. Failure to do so may result in serious personal
injury or property damage. All damaged parts must be repaired or replaced as needed prior to operating this
product. Check to see that all nuts, bolts and fittings are secure before putting this product into service.
Please have the serial number, model number, and date of purchase available for reference when calling.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS
PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND
WILL VOID WARRANTY.
1. Always use common sense and pay particular attention to all
the DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE statements
of this manual. The safety instructions provided are not in-
tended to cover all possible conditions and practices that may
occur when operating, maintaining and cleaning power tools.
2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use machines or power
tools in damp or wet locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep
work area well lighted. Do not use electrically powered tools
in the presence of flammable gases or liquids. Do not bring
combustible materials near the tools. Power tools create
sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep work area
clean and well lit. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.
3. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on ap-
plication, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
as appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece fragments. the eye protection must be capable
of stopping flying debris generated by various operations.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris
generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtering out particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
4. Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating
this product. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective
equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory
may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of
operation.
5. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when operating this product. Do not use this product while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating this product may result
in serious personal injury. Keep proper footing and balance
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Overheating.
1. Forcing tool to work too fast.
2. Blocked motor housing
vents.
3. Motor being strained by long
or small diameter extension
cord.
1. Allow tool to work at its own
rate.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles and NIOSH-
approved dust mask
respirator while blowing
dust out of motor using
compressed air.
3. Eliminate use of extension
cord. If an extension cord is
needed, use one with the
proper diameter for its
length and load. See
Extension Cords in
GROUNDING section.
Tool does not sand
or polish effectively.
1. Disc accessory may be
loose on Spindle.
2. Disc accessory may be
damaged, worn or wrong
type for the material.
3. Wax sprays off polishing
pad.
1. Be sure disc accessory
arbor is correct and Outer
Flange/Arbor Nut is tight.
2. Check condition and type of
disc accessory. Use only
proper type of disc accessory
in good condition.
3. Reduce RPM to minimum
setting.
WARNING
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or
servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
