Extension Cords; Operating The Tool - Bosch 3289D Instruction Manual

Extension Cords

• Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of
damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.
• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors should be used to
prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power
or overheating. The table below shows the
correct size to use, depending on cord length
and amperage rating on the tool's nameplate. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always
use U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.
Ampere Rating (shown on nameplate)
0- 2.1- 3.5-
2.0 3.4 5.0
25' 18 18 18
50' 18 18 16
75' 18 18 16
100' 18 16 14
150' 16 14 12
Note: The smaller the gauge number, the larger
the wire is in the cord.
"SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS"

Operating the Tool

Rocker "ON/OFF" Switch
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" or "OFF" : Push
IN the switch rocker 1 to the left or right side of
the tool.
Always hold the sander off the work when
turning the switch "ON" or "OFF". Contact the
work with the tool after the 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.
WARNING!
Always disconnect the plug
BM 2610991835 9/96
from the power source before attaching or re-
moving abrasive sheets.
Bosch Orbital Pad Sanders are designed to
produce exceptional finishes on wood surfaces,
and also to remove lacquer, varnish, and other
coatings.
Orbital sanding provides fast, smooth final fin-
ishes. And this model can sand flush on all three
sides of the tool, to get in tight places typical of
cabinets, desks and shelving.
Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other syn-
thetic abrasives are recommended for power
5.1- 7.1- 12.1-
sanding use. Natural abrasives, such as flint or
7.0 12.0 16.0
garnet sheet are too soft for economical use in
power sanding.
18 16 14
16 14 12
For best results, use Bosch abrasive sheets:
14 12 10
The uniform spacing between grains minimizes
12 10
filling or loading. The high quality aluminum
12 Wire Gauge
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 plaster
patches.
4. Extra Fine Grit: For final sanding bare
wood and smoothing old paint.
1. To open clamper grip, lift up clamp lever 2
so its positioned as shown.
2. Place the abrasive sheet (grit side up) be-
tween the clamper grip and the 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, push clamp lever
down making sure the teeth of the clamper grip
are secure.
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Abrasive Sheets
Attaching Abrasive Sheet
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