Operation - DeWalt D26456 Instruction Manual

2 S#lae it is dlfficuit to J_'enflfy whether or not a palet contains teed wJt;hout a chemical analy-
sis, we recommend the following precautions when sendleg an),: paint:
PERSONAL SAFETY
1 No children or pregn_t 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 sit persons entering the work area. The filter
should be replaced dally or whenever the wearer has difficuv'ty breethleg. See your local
hardware store for the proper NIOBH approved dust mask
3. NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should b_ derre in the work area to prevent ingeetleg
contamtnated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking
or smokleg Articles of food, drink, or srnokleg shouid not be left in the ,work area where dust
would settle on them
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
1. Paint shoLlld be removed in such a manner as to rni_'rle?ize the amount Of dust gene_'_ted,
2..Areas where paint removal is occut_ing should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4 roll
thickness.
3. Bandleg should be done lea manner to reduce tre_leng of paint dust outside _e wod_ area.
CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
t, Aft surf;aces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for the
duratlen of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changed frequently,
2. Plastic drop cloths stlould be g_t_n:_d up arid disposed of slot W with arty dust d_ips or
other ten}oval debn_. They should be p_aced in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed of
through regular tresh pick-up procedures, Dudng clean up, children and pregnant women
should be kept away from the immediate work area.
3, All toys washable furniture and utens#s u_d by children shouM be washed thoroughly
before beleg used again.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the voltage marked on the nameplate 120 Volts AC
60Hz meai_s alternating curreIst only. Vottage decrease of mote than 10% wi{_ cause ices of
power a_ld overheating. All DWALT tools ate factow -tested, {f this tool d_s not opelste, check
the power supply line for bIown fuses and the p_ug end receptacle for proper contact.
&WARNING: Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the toot
warning rebeL Acceseedes running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury. AccessoI2/
ratings must ale/aye b_ above tool speed as shown on tool na,_eplate,
OPERA TION
_WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and di_nnect it from power
source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making
repairs. _ sure the switch is in the "OFF" position. An accidental start_up can cause injury.
_kWARNING: N_-_ER modify any parts of the power tool Damage or personal i_;ory could
result.
Attaching Abrasive Paper (Fig. f_ 2)
Usa 5' 127 ram) sanding discs with an 8-hate dust e×t_sct_n patters which attach to the
salder with hook and loop,
1. Turn the seeder over so that the sending pa!.t [s fecing upward,
2, Clean the dust from the vinyl pad face.
3. Hotd the pad with one hand to keep it frore rotating.
4. With the other hand, align the h_:_es and pace the disc d _ectiy on top of the pad,
NOTE: Do not u_ the sanding screen (the screen used for sanding dD'wa_l ) directly on the hook
and _oop pad, The _reen win net ho_d and will daroa_ the hooks oe the pad, The hooks will
wear very rapidly if left in contact with the work surlace while the too} is operating.
Switch qFig. 3)
A WARNING: 7b reduce the risk of injury, make sure the sander is not resdng on the workpiece
when the switch is turned on.
To turn unit on, depress the side of the dust-protected switch (A) t_at reads "ON" arid
corresponds to the symbol "1" To turn the unit off, depress the side of the switch that reads
'OFF" _'_d corresponds with the symbot "02'
Speed Control Dial (Fig. 4)
The speed contro_ dial (B) allows you to increase or decrease the speed from 7,000-t2,000
orbits per minute. The optimal sF_<J s_tting for each application is very much dependent orl
pereena_ prefer_nce_ Generally, you will want to use a higher setting on harder materials and a
_ower setting on softer materials. Mataria} removal rate increases as speed increases.
Pad Brake
The_ sanders are equipped with a pad brake that prewnts over-speeding of the pad _f the
tool is lifted off the work surface white the motor is running, the brake will lirnit pad rotation to
no more than 500 RPM.
The piastic pad blake is used to provide the braking action. Eventually, this brake rnay require
rep_acement_ ff tile brake fsi_a to limit pad rotation, send the sander to a D;_WALT service
facility or replace the brake yourself using the i#forroation under Brake Replacement in the
Ma#}ter}snce section of this manual.
Dust Collection (Fig. 5-7)
_WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power
source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making
repairs. Be sure the switch is in the "OFF" position. An accidental start-up can cause leju_y:
_WARNING: To reduce the risk of s_rleus personal injury, NEVER operate this toot with
perfbrated psper unless the dust collection system is br_pbce
,_,WARNIIVGr Empty" dust collection systeat frequently, especially when candle d redn-coated
surfaces such as polyurethane, varnish, shellac', eta, Dispose of coated dust particles according
to the fleish manufacturer's guidelines, or place lee metal can wi_h a tight fitting motet lid.
Remove coated dust pa,'tleles from the premises daily. The accumulation of flee sanding dust
particles may serf ignite _d}d cause fire.
To use the dust collection system, install the dust cor_tainer assembly (C and D) on the dust
port (El as far as _t will go. T_3 empty the dust col'_tainer, remove it and empty it into a trash
reoaptacie,
NOTE: To use yc_Jr shop vec-uum with the dust cotiectbn system, remove the dust container
(D) by twistir_g it and pulling it away frorn the adapter. Remove the bhck tag (J), and attach your
vacuum hose directly to tile adapter port (C).
Using the Sander _Fig, 8)
To operate your sander, grasp it as shown in Figure 8 and turn it on. Move _t in {cog, sweeping
strokes along the surface, letting it do the work Be sure to check },,our work often. "This sander
is capable of removing materAI rapidly, especially with coarse paper.
The random orbitai action of your sender allows you to sand with the grain or at any angle
across it for most sar, diRg iobs To produce the best finish poseib[e, start with coarse grit
_ndpape_ and change gradually to finer and finer paper. Vacuum and wipe the surface with a
tack cbth between grit steps Yc_r sander is designed to sand into small or confined areas. Its
sma[_ sze and light weight raake it ide_al for overhead work.
The rate at which the dust container fills will vary with your workpiece and the coareness of the
sandpaper. For best results, empty the corrtsiner frer_uantty When sending painted aulfaces
(see Additional Safety Ru|es for Paint Remove D, you may fled that the sandpaper clc_s with
paint, A heat gun will work much betty to remove pant before sanding. Follow all the safety
_ostroations in the heat gun instruction manual.
M_INTENANCE
_,WARNING: To reduce the risk ef injury, turn unit off and di_ennect it from power
_ource before installing end removing acceesofles, before a_juating or when making
repairs. Be sure the switch Ls in the "OFF" position. An accidental start-up can cause injuQ/.
Cleaning
_WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with cleon, dry air at least once a week.
To mleimize the risk of eye injuny, aiways weer ANSt Z87.1 approved eye protection when
pefformleg this.
_WARNING: Never ose solvents or other harst} ehemleats for eleaning the norz-.rnetallle parts
d the tooL These chemleab n'}ay weaker_ the plestle matedele used in these parts, Use a cloth
dampened only with water end mild soap. Never let any liquid gel inside the tool; never immerse
any part of the too/into a tiquid,
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