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Always disconnect the plug
from the power source before
attaching or removing abrasive sheets.
ATTACHING ABRASIVE SHEET
1. To open clamping wire, lift clamping lever
out of it’s pocket and then lower lever so it is
positioned as shown in (Fig. 2).
2. Place the abrasive sheet (grit side up)
between the clamping wire and base plate
while aligning edges of the abrasive sheet with
either edge of the pad. (Pre-bending the sheet
makes attachment easier.)
3. After inserting the sheet, raise clamping lever
and return it to it’s original position making sure
the clamping wire is secure.
4. Wrap the sheet around the length of the pad
and attach free end of sheet under opposite
clamp and repeat procedures 1, 2, & 3 above.
The abra sive sheet must be drawn as tight as
possible for efficient sanding, as a loose sheet
can slip on the work surface.
Assembly
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ABRASIVE SHEETS
Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other
synthetic abrasives are recommended for
power sanding use. Natural abrasives, such as
flint or garnet sheet are too soft for economical
use in power sanding. For best results, use Skil
abrasive sheets: The uniform spacing between
grains minimizes filling or loading. The high
quality aluminum oxide sheet with heavy
backing, cuts faster and lasts longer.
The following are recommended abrasive
sheets and applications:
1.
Coarse Grit:
For rough wood sanding.
2.
Medium Grit:
For general wood sanding.
3.
Fine Grit:
For smoothing wood or
plas ter patches.
4.
Extra Fine Grit:
For final sanding bare
wood and smoothing old
paint.
Operating Instructions
ROCKER “ON/OFF” SWITCH
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" depress the
dust-protected switch to the number “I”
position.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF": depress switch
to the number “0” position.
Always hold the sander off the work when
turning the switch “ON” or “OFF”. Contact the
work with the tool after sander has reached its
full speed and remove it from the work before
turning the switch “OFF”. Operating in this
manner will prolong switch and motor life and
will greatly increase the quality of your work.
SKIL Orbital Sanders are designed to produce
exceptional finishes on wood surfaces, speed
stock removal, or to remove lacquer, varnish,
and other coated finishes.
Orbital sanding provides fast, smooth final fin -
ish es. And this model can sand flush on all
three sides of the tool, to get in tight places
typical of cabinets, desks and shelving.
CLAMPING
LEVER
CLAMPING
WIRE
PAD
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