SANDING
(Fig. 8)
Fig. 8
This sander can be used for most
sanding
operations
on materials
such as wood, plastic, metal and
painted surfaces.
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WARNING:
Do not touch
sander vents after prolonged
use;
the gear box could be very hot.
WARNING:
Wear safety
goggles,
dust mask, and hearing
protection.
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CAUTION:
Clamp the workpiece
to prevent it from moving during operating.
Unsecured
workpiece
could be thrown towards
the operator,
causing
injury.
1.
Plug the sander to the power source.
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WARNING:
Before connecting
the sander to power source, always check
to be sure that the on/off trigger switch
is in the OFF position.
Failure to do so
could result in accidental
starting of the sander, causing
possible
serious injury.
2.
Start the sander and let the motor build to its maximum
speed.
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WARNING:
Keep your head away from the sander and the sanding area.
Your hair could be drawn into the sander, causing serious injury.
3.
Place the sander on the workpiece
so that the sandpaper
is fully in contact
with the workpiece.
4.
For best sanding
result, apply light pressure on the sander, but do not force
the tool.
NOTICE: Applying
additional
pressure only slows the motor, rapidly wears
sandpaper,
and greatly reduces
sander speed. Excessive
pressure
will overload
the motor, causing
possible
damage from motor overheating
and can result in
inferior work.
5.
Move the sander slowly, guiding it in a forward
and backward
motion.
6.
Do not allow sanding on one spot too long as the sander's
rapid action may
remove too much material, making the surface
uneven.
7.
Upon completion
of sanding operation,
remove the sander from the
workpiece,
turn the sander off and wait it comes to a complete
stop before
putting it down.
8.
Extended
periods of sanding may tend to overheat
the motor. If this occurs,
remove the sander from the workpiece
and turn it off. Wait until the sander
comes to a complete
stop before putting
it down. Unplug the sander and
remove the sandpaper.
Then, making sure to keep your hand away from the
vent area, turn the sander on and run it without
load to cool the motor.
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