GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING: If operating a power tool in a damp location Read all safety warnings is unavoidable, use a residual current device and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings (RCD) protected supply. Use of a ground fault and instructions may result in electric shock, fire circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces the risk of and/or serious injury.
POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Power tool use and care Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a vise to Know your palm sander. Do hold the work when practical. It is safer than not plug in the sander until you have read using your hand and it frees both hands to and understand this Instruction Manual.
GUIDELINES FOR EXENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is the proper When operating a power tool outdoors, use size. When using an extension cord, be sure to an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and use one heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw.
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the palm sander. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Direct current Amperes No load speed Hertz Alternating or direct...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY Insert the dust duct bag assembly sleeve (1) into the dust chute (2) (Fig. 1). NOTE: Make sure the tabs (3) insert into the matching slots (4) in the dust chute. Rotate the dust chute sleeve CLOCKWISE Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING SANDPAPER – cont’d Align the corner of the sanding pad (2) with the corner of the hole punch (3). This will Wrap the sandpaper sheet (3) over the ensure the holes are punched in the backing pad (2) and insert it into the open correct location.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY", "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", "GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS" and "SYMBOLS" before using Fig. 6 this pad sander. SANDING Verify the following every time the pad sander is used:...
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SANDING – cont’d Upon completion of the sanding operation, turn the sander OFF by pressing on the opposite side of the ON/OFF switch. Wait until the sanding pad comes to a complete stop before removing it from the workpiece. WARNING: Your sander should only be turned ON when the entire surface of the...
MAINTENANCE GENERAL It has been found that electric tools are subjected to accelerated wear and possible WARNING: premature failure when they are used on When servicing, use only fiberglass boats and automotive parts, identical replacement parts. Use of any other wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster.
PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the palm sander. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this palm sander may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
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® TOOL SHOP ¼ SHEET PAD SANDER WARRANTY 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: ® TOOL SHOP This brand power tool carries a 1-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If the tool fails within one (1) year from the date of purchase, simply bring this tool with your original sales receipt back to your nearest ®...
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