wire wheels.
5. continuously move the tool in a forward
and back motion to avoid creating
gouges in the work surface. Allowing the
tool to rest on the work surface without
moving, or moving the tool in a circular
motion causes burning and swirling
marks on the work surface.
6. Remove the tool from the work surface
before turning the tool off. Allow the tool
to stop rotating before setting it down.
Use extra care when working over an
edge, as a sudden sharp movement of
grinder may be experienced.
SuRfAce fINIShING WITh SANdING
flAP dIScS
1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before
touching the tool to the work surface.
2. Apply minimum pressure to work
surface, allowing the tool to operate at
high speed. Sanding rate is greatest
when the tool operates at high speed.
3. Maintain a 5˚ to 10˚ angle between the
tool and work surface.
4. Continuously move the tool in a
forward and back motion to avoid
creating gouges in the work surface.
5. Remove the tool from work surface
before turning tool off. Allow the tool to
stop rotating before laying it down.
uSING SANdING BAckING PAdS
Choose the proper grit sanding discs
for your application. Sanding discs are
available in various grits. Coarse grits yield
faster material removal rates and a rougher
finish. Finer grits yield slower material
removal and a smoother finish.
Begin with coarse grit discs for fast, rough
material removal. Move to a medium grit
paper and finish with a fine grit disc for
optimal finish.
coarse 16 - 30 grit
Medium 36 - 80 grit
Fine Finishing 100 - 120 grit
Very Fine Finishing 150 - 180 grit
1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before
touching tool to the work surface.
2. Apply minimum pressure to work
surface, allowing the tool to operate at
high speed. Sanding rate is greatest
when the tool operates at high speed.
3. Maintain a 5˚ to 15˚ angle between the
tool and work surface. The san ding disc
should contact approximately one inch
(25mm) of work surface.
4. Move the tool constantly in a straight
line to prevent burning and swirling of
work surface. Allowing the tool to rest
on the work surface without moving,
or moving the tool in a circular motion
causes burning and swirling marks on
the work surface.
5. Remove the tool from work surface
before turning tool off. Allow the tool to
stop rotating before laying it down.
PRecAuTIoNS To TAke WheN
SANdING PAINT
1. Sanding of lead based paint is NOT
REcOMMENDED due to the difficulty
of controlling the contaminated dust.
The greatest danger of lead poisoning
is to children and pregnant women.
2. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not
a paint contains lead without a chemical
analysis, we recommend the following
precautions when sanding any paint:
PeRSoNAl SAfeTy
1. No children or pregnant women should
enter the work area where the paint
sanding is being done until all clean up
is completed.
2. A dust mask or respirator should be worn
by all persons entering the work area. The
filter should be replaced daily or whenever
the wearer has difficulty breathing.
NoTe: Only those dust masks suitable
for working with lead paint dust and
fumes should be used. Ordinary
painting masks do not offer this
protection. See your local hardware
dealer for the proper N.I.O.S.H.
approved mask.
3. NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING
should be done in the work area to
prevent ingesting contaminated paint
particles. Workers should wash and
clean up BEFORE eating, drinking
or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or
smoking should not be left in the work
area where dust would settle on them.
eNvIRoNMeNTAl SAfeTy
1. Paint should be removed in such a
manner as to minimize the amount of
dust generated.
2. Areas where paint removal is occurring
should be sealed with plastic sheeting
of 4 mils thickness.
3. Sanding should be done in a manner
to reduce tracking of paint dust outside
the work area.
cleANING ANd dISPoSAl
1. All surfaces in the work area should
be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned
daily for the duration of the sanding
project. Vacuum filter bags should be
changed frequently.
2. Plastic drop cloths should be gathered
up and disposed of along with any dust
chips or other removal debris. They
should be placed in sealed refuse
receptacles and disposed of through
regular trash pick-up procedures.
During clean up, children and pregnant
women should be kept away from the
immediate work area.
3. All toys, washable furniture and utensils
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