Kyocera AG1000 Owner's Operating Manual

SANDING OPERATIONS
Selecting Sanding Disc
Sanding discs are made of extremely hard and sharp aluminum
oxide grits, phenol-resin bonded to a sturdy fiber backing for fast
heavy-duty service and long life. The discs vary as to size and
spacing of the abrasive grits. OPEN COAT(type H) ― used for
soft materials and on paint or varnish. CLOSED COAT (type K) ―
used for metal, hardwood, stone, marble and other materials.
Sanding discs range in grit from 16 (very coarse) to 180
(very fine). To obtain best results, select sanding discs carefully.
Many jobs require the use of several grit sizes and at times both
"open coat and closed coat" discs are required to get the job done
faster. See chart for application examples.
Operation: Refinishing painted wood or metal surfaces.
REMARKS GRIT
To remove paint and to smooth Coarse
surface irregularities. 16-24-30
To smooth the rough sanding Medium
36-50-80
To remove scratches left by pre- Fine
vious discs 100-120
To smooth surfaces for painting, Very fine
polishing or waxing 150-180
SANDING TIPS
For best results, tilt the Disc Sander at a 10° to 15° angle while
sanding so that only about 1" of the surface around the edge of
the disc contacts the work.
WARNING!
If the disc (accessory) is held flat or the back edge of the disc
comes in contact with the work,a violent thrust to the side may
result.
If sander is tilted too much, sanding action will be too great and a
rough cut surface or gouging and snagging will result. Guide the
Disc Sander with crosswise strokes. Be careful not to hold the
sander in one spot too long. Do not use a circular motion, as this
makes swirl marks. Test before use on scrap stock.
Do not force or apply pressure when sanding. Use only the weight
of the tool for pressure. Excess pressure actually slows the tool
down. If faster stock removal is desired, change to a coarser grit
disc.
Remove gummy paint from metal with an "open coat" disc. Sand
until sparks start to appear, then stop and change to a "closed
coat" disc to remove any remaining paint.
SANDING WOOD
When sanding wood the direction of the disc motion at the contact
point should parallel the grain as much as possible. The rapid cut
of discs and the swirl type scratch pattern they occasionally cre-
ate generally prohibit their use for producing the final finish.
Scratches and circular marks are usually the result of using too
coarse a grit. When changing to a finer grit, move across the
sanding lines that were made by a previous coarser disc.
SANDING METAL
When sanding automobiles or appliances, wipe the metal clean
with a non-flammable solvent or commercial cleaner to remove
all wax and grease. By doing this first, the sanding discs will sand
better and last longer.
For heavy duty work, use a coarse grit disc first. Follow-up with a
medium grit to remove scratches. To produce smooth finish, use
fine grit disc.
MAINTENANCE
After use, check the tool to make sure that it is in top condition.
It is recommended that you take this tool to an Authorized Ser-
vice Center for a thorough cleaning and lubrication at least once
per year.
DO NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS WHILE THE MOTOR IS
IN MOTION.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE
RECEPTACLE BEFORE CHANGING REMOVABLE OR EX-
PENDABLE PARTS (BLADE, BIT, SANDING PAPER ETC.),
LUBRICATING OR WORKING ON THE UNIT.
WARNING!
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be per-
formed by an AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER or other
QUALIFIED SERVICE ORGANIZATION.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
" Class II construction tool in which protection against
electric shock does not rely on basic insulation only, but
in which additional safety precaution, such as double
insulation or reinforced insulation, are provided "
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AG1000
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