900006 - 02-07-02.qxd 10/15/02 WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, ·...
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900006 - 02-07-02.qxd 10/15/02 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch ON invites accidents.
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WARNING: There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.
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900006 - 02-07-02.qxd 10/15/02 ... alternating current ... three-phase alternating current ... three-phase alternating current with neutral ... direct current ... no load ... alternating or direct current ... Class II Construction ... splash-proof construction ... watertight construction …/min ... revolutions or reciprocation per minute SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when removing paint.
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When servicing use only identical replacement parts. MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C.
100 grit paper and swirl-free finishing with 120-150 grit paper. Model 332 is equipped to accept 5" diameter STIKIT™ adhesive paper backed abrasives. Model 333 is equipped to accept 5" hook & loop backed abrasives with five dust extraction holes. Model 333VS is equipped to accept 5" hook & loop backed abrasives with five or eight dust extraction holes.
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900006 - 02-07-02.qxd 10/15/02 Fig. 2 Tear a new abrasive disc from roll and position disc to the sander pad. Align the dust extraction holes in paper with holes in pad (334 ONLY). Press disc firmly onto pad. Position machine with abrasive contacting scrap material. Start machine and operate momentarily while exerting firm pressure to seat disc to pad.
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CAUTION: Never run sander with dust container or dust collector assembly removed. Dust could be blown into eyes. The dust collector can be rotated around the body of the sander. It may be used in any convenient position, Fig. 6.
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The pad brake uses a belt to provide the braking action. Eventually, this belt may require replacement. If the brake fails to limit pad rotation, send the sander to a Porter-Cable service facility or replace the belt yourself as explained under BELT REPLACEMENT in the MAINTENANCE SECTION of this manual.
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SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.
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Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at any time. In any communications, please give all information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.). ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable...
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PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.