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OPERATION, cont., ASSEMBLY cont.

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ASSEMBLY cont. ATTACHING VAC HOSE TO THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM cont. NOTE: A standard 11/4-in. vac hose connection fits inside the smaller diameter hole inside the dust exhaust, while a standard 21/2-in. vac hose connection fits inside the larger hole of the dust exhaust. ! WARNING: When sander is not connected to vacuum, always install dust bag back on sander. Failure to do so could cause sanding dust or foreign objects to be thrown into the face or eyes which could result in possible serious injury. ! WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings (polyurethane, linseed oil, etc.) can self-ignite in sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce risk, empty dust bag frequently and strictly follow sander manual and coating manufacturer's instructions. ! WARNING: When working on metal surfaces, DO NOT use the dust bag or a vacuum cleaner because sparks are generated. Wear safety glasses and a dust mask. Due to the danger of fire, do not use your sander to sand magnesium surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding. OPERATION Before attempting to use any tool, be sure to familiarize yourself with all the operating features and safety instructions. ! WARNING: IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING, DO NOT OPERATE YOUR SANDER UNTIL THE MISSING PARTS ARE REPLACED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RULE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. ! WARNING: DO NOT let familiarity with your sander make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to cause severe injury. ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH (see Fig. 6) This switch is sealed to help keep out dust for a longer life and is conveniently located near the front of the palm grip handle. Start the sander by pushing in the part of the switch with the . Let the motor build to its maximum speed before starting sanding operation. To turn sander off, push side of switch with the O . Fig. 6 16 OPERATION cont. VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH (see Fig. 7) The variable speed dial allows matching the correct speeds to sandpaper grits and various surfaces and materials being sanded for either fast material removal or a fine smooth finish. Rotate the dial from 1 to 6, with 1 being the lowest speed and 6 the highest speed. APPLICATIONS Only use your sander for the applications listed below. • Sanding wood surfaces with various grits of sandpaper. • Removing rust from steel surfaces with special sandpaper. ! WARNING: Due to the danger of fire, DO NOT use your sander to sand magnesium surfaces. DO NOT use for wet sanding. Fig. 7 ! WARNING: ALWAYS clamp the workpiece. An unsecured workpiece could be thrown towards the operator, causing serious injury. ! CAUTION: When gripping the sander during use, ALWAYS be careful not to cover the air vents with your hands (see Fig. 8). Air Vents Fig. 8 USING YOUR SANDER (see Fig. 8) 1. ALWAYS clamp and secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under sander. 2. Place sander on workpiece so that all of sanding disc surface is in contact with workpiece. 3. Start the sander and move it slowly over workpiece, making successive passes in parallel lines, circles, or crosswise movements. 4. Upon completion of sanding operation , turn sander off and wait until sanding disc comes to a complete stop before removing from workpiece. 5. Extended periods of sanding may tend to overheat the motor. If this occurs, turn sander off and wait until sanding disc comes to a complete stop, then remove it from workpiece. Remove sanding disc, then turn sander on and run it free without a load (off the workpiece) to cool the motor. 17 27675 2/11/08

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OPERATION
cont.
OPERATION
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH (see Fig. 7)
The variable speed dial allows matching the correct
speeds to sandpaper grits and various surfaces and
materials being sanded for either fast material
removal or a fine smooth finish.
Rotate the dial from 1 to 6, with 1 being the
lowest speed and 6 the highest speed.
WARNING:
IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING, DO NOT OPERATE YOUR
SANDER UNTIL THE MISSING PARTS ARE REPLACED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS RULE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
!
WARNING:
DO NOT
let familiarity with your sander make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to cause severe injury.
!
Before attempting to use any tool, be sure to familiarize yourself with all the
operating features and safety instructions.
APPLICATIONS
CAUTION:
When gripping the sander during use, ALWAYS be careful not
to cover the air vents with your hands (see Fig. 8).
!
WARNING:
ALWAYS clamp the workpiece. An unsecured workpiece could
be thrown towards the operator, causing serious injury.
!
WARNING:
Due to the danger of fire,
DO NOT
use your sander to sand
magnesium surfaces.
DO NOT
use for wet sanding.
!
Only use your sander for the applications listed below.
•
Sanding wood surfaces with various grits of sandpaper.
•
Removing rust from steel surfaces with special sandpaper.
USING YOUR SANDER (see Fig. 8)
1.
ALWAYS
clamp and secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under sander.
2.
Place sander on workpiece so that all of sanding disc surface is in contact with workpiece.
3.
Start the sander and move it slowly over workpiece, making successive passes in parallel
lines, circles, or crosswise movements.
4.
Upon completion of sanding operation , turn sander off and wait until sanding disc comes
to a complete stop before removing from workpiece.
5.
Extended periods of sanding may tend to overheat the motor. If this occurs, turn sander
off and wait until sanding disc comes to a complete stop, then remove it from workpiece.
Remove sanding disc, then turn sander on and run it free without a load (off the workpiece)
to cool the motor.
WARNING:
Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings
(polyurethane, linseed oil, etc.) can self-ignite in sander dust bag or elsewhere
and cause fire. To reduce risk, empty dust bag frequently and strictly follow
sander manual and coating manufacturer’s instructions.
!
WARNING:
When working on metal surfaces, DO NOT use the dust bag
or a vacuum cleaner because sparks are generated. Wear safety glasses and a
dust mask. Due to the danger of fire, do not use your sander to sand magnesium
surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding.
!
ATTACHING VAC HOSE TO THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM cont.
ASSEMBLY cont.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
WARNING:
When sander is not connected to vacuum, always install
dust bag back on sander. Failure to do so could cause sanding dust or foreign
objects to be thrown into the face or eyes which could result in possible
serious injury.
!
NOTE: A standard 1
1
/
4
-in. vac hose connection fits inside the smaller diameter
hole inside the dust exhaust, while a standard 2
1
/
2
-in. vac hose connection
fits inside the larger hole of the dust exhaust.
ON/OFF ROCKER
SWITCH (see Fig. 6)
This switch is sealed to help keep out dust
for a longer life and is conveniently located
near the front of the palm grip handle.
Start the sander by pushing in the part of the
switch with the
. Let the motor build to its
maximum speed before starting sanding
operation. To turn sander off, push side of
switch with the
O
.
Air Vents
27675
2/11/08