Maintenance - Chicago Electric 69924 Owner's Manual

Sanding Instructions
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Grip the tool firmly in both hands.
1. Wipe the work surface clean of all dirt and debris,
especially that of previous
coarser sanding sessions, which will scratch
the surface of a finer grit sanding session.
2. Attach the desired grit Sanding Disk
(sold separately) onto the Backing Pad.
3. Make sure that the Switch is in the off-
position, then plug in the tool.
4. To start, grip the tool firmly with both hands and
press the Trigger. Release the Trigger to stop.
5. Wait until the tool has reached full speed,
then gently contact the surface.
Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Power Switch is in the off-position and unplug the tool from
its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs,
have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• damaged cord/electrical wiring,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
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6. Keep heavy pressure off of the tool when operating.
Allow the tool to do the work.
7. Move the tool in a uniform pattern up and down or
side to side while sanding to ensure even sanding.
8. Periodically, stop the tool and check for disc wear.
Replace worn sanding discs as needed.
9. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS, AFTER USE:
Turn off the tool.
WARNING! Allow the tool to come to a complete
stop before setting it down.
Unplug the tool. Clean, then store the
tool indoors out of children's reach.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. Periodically, wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and NIOSH-approved breathing protection
and blow dust and grit out of the motor
vents using dry compressed air.
4. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
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