Operation - Porter-Cable 7800-XE Instruction Manual

Abrasive Disc Selection
an abrasive disc is already included with the Drywall sander. For details on the type of grit, refer to the
packaging. Higher grit number corresponds to a smoother finish.
cAUtIoN: Do not attempt to use any abrasives other than those recommended by PortEr-caBlE.

oPeratIon

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. an accidental start-up
can cause injury.
How To Hold A Drywall Sander
Hold the sander with both hands on the main tube (a) Fig. 1.
Position your hands anywhere along the main tube to
provide the best combination of reach and leverage.
cAUtIoN: to reduce the risk of personal injury, keep
your hands on the main tube (a) Fig. 1. Keep away from
the sanding head area. the sanding head swivels in multiple
directions and can pinch your hand.
Connecting The Sander To Your
Shop Vac
Furnished with the Drywall sander are:
• A 3.9 m (13') long vacuum hose. This hose has a
standard 32 mm (1-1/4") vacuum cleaner connector
on one end and a special swivel connector on the other
end. It has a static dissipating feature to dissipate static electrical charges.
• An adapter [32 mm (1-1/4") to 64 mm (2-1/2")] to allow the connection of the sander to a 64 mm
(2-1/2") vacuum cleaner.
INstAllAtIoN
1. Install the special drywall dust bag into your vacuum cleaner, following the instructions supplied with
the vacuum cleaner. If this dust bag does not fit your vacuum cleaner correctly, purchase and install
a suitable filter bag that is rated for drywall dust.
WARNING: to reduce the risk of personal injury, use a dust bag rated for drywall dust. Failure to do so
will increase the level of airborne dust particles in the work area. continued and prolonged exposure to
high concentrations of airborne dust may affect your respiratory system function.
2. connect the vacuum hose to the Drywall
sander. open the hose connector by turning
the large nut (a) Fig. 2 counterclockwise a
few turns. Push the vacuum hose swivel
connector (B) Fig. 2 into the connector and
seat firmly. turn the large nut clockwise to
tighten the connector.
3. connect the vacuum hose to your vacuum
cleaner. use the 32 mm (1-1/4") to 64 mm
(2-1/2") adapter if necessary. If your
vacuum cleaner requires a special connector
(something other than the standard 32 mm (1-1/4") to 64 mm (2-1/2") connectors supplied with the
Drywall sander), contact your vacuum cleaner supplier for the proper adapter.
FIG. 1
B
FIG. 2
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a
a