Skil 7292 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 8

REMOVING AND INSTALLING
DUST CANISTER
To remove dust canister, rotate canister so
that slot is in line with pin and simply pull away
from the dust port (Fig. 1).
To install dust canister, align dust port with
hole in canister, push canister onto dust port
and rotate until it locks into place.
CLEANING AND EMPTYING
THE DUST CANISTER
Knock excess dust out of the microfilter, or
remove dust with your fingers or a soft brush.
You may notice that all the dust may not
come out of the canister. This will not affect
sanding performance but will reduce dust
collection efficiency.
NOTE: Do not wash the micro filter with soap
and water. Dust may become more firmly
lodged in the pores, which will reduce dust
collection, and damage the micro filter.
ABRASIVE SHEETS
Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other
synthetic abrasives are recommended for
power sanding use. Natural abrasives, such as
flint or garnet sheet are too soft for economical
use in power sanding. For best results, use Skil
abrasive sheets: The uniform spacing between
grains minimizes filling or loading. The high
quality aluminum oxide sheet with heavy
backing, cuts faster and lasts longer.
The following are recommended abrasive
sheets and applications:
1. Coarse Grit: For rough wood sanding.
2. Medium Grit: For general wood sanding.
3. Fine Grit: For smoothing wood or
plaster patches.
4. Extra Fine Grit: For final sanding bare
wood and smoothing old
paint.
Sanding Tips
This sander has been designed for even weight
distribution which virtually eliminates the use of
pressure. Excessive pressure to the sander
may result in an uneven sanding job and
premature grit wear. Constant and excessive
pressure can cause overheating and possible
damage to the motor as well as premature
wear out of the pad on hook and loop models.
It's usually best to work in strokes that parallel
the grain, using some lateral motion so the
main strokes are overlapped as much as 75%.
DUST EXTRACTION
Your tool is equipped with a dust port for dust
extraction. To use this feature, insert
standard 1-1/4" vacuum hose into the dust
port, and connect the opposite end of the
hose to a shop vacuum cleaner (Fig. 3).
FIG. 3
If the surface is rough, start sanding with a
coarse grit sheet, then medium and then finish
with a fine or extra fine abrasive. This
procedure will vary with different types of
materials and work. Continue to sand with each
grit until the surface looks uniform. When going
from one grit size to a finer size, do not skip
more than two sizes.
To remove the greatest amount of stock, use a
coarse grit and move the sander steadily over
the entire surface against the grain as well as
with the grain. DO NOT REMAIN IN ONE
SPOT TOO LONG. It may remove too much
material and uneven sanding will result.
Sanding with the grain of the wood gives the
smoothest final finish.
Additional abrasive sheets can be conveniently
cut from large-size commercially available
sheets (standard size: 9" x 11-1/16"; 228 x
280mm). Cut into four pieces of equal size as
shown (Fig. 4). Choose the proper grit for the job.
11-1/16" (280mm)
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STANDARD 1-1/4
VACUUM HOSE
DUST PORT
CUT HERE
FIG. 4
"