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5" RANDOM ORBITAL SANDER 241-9942 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120V, 60Hz, AC Amperes: 2.0 AMP No load speed: 12,000 OPM Disc diameter: 5" Weight: 3 lb 6 oz (1.53 kg) Need Assistance? Call us on our toll free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 •...
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 If operating a power tool in a damp location WARNING: 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 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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to : Know your sander. Do not hold the work when practical. It is safer than plug in the sander until you have read and using your hand and it frees both hands to understand this Instruction Manual.
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: WARNING: Keep the extension cord Repair or replace damaged clear of the working area. Position the cord so or worn extension cords immediately. it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or Select the appropriate extension cord gauge any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool.
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the sander. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts No load speed Amperes Alternating or direct current...
KNOW YOUR SANDER Motor vents Palm Grip ON/OFF switch Dust Bag Assembly 8 Hole-Hook Hook & loop and Loop Motor vents fastening system sanding base 3 sanding discs: • 1 x 60 grit • 1 x 80 grit • 1 x 120 grit...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH NOTE: The drawings in the assembly and To turn the switch ON, press the left hand side operating section of this manual may differ slightly from the tool you purchased. of the switch (1) (Fig. 3). To turn the switch OFF, press the right hand side of the switch (2).
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CLEANING THE DUST BAG SANDING DISC SELECTION Remove the dust bag assembly (1) from the Make sure you select the correct size and style dust port by rotating it COUNTER CLOCKWISE of sanding disc for your sander. The correct disc approximately 15°...
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SANDING – cont’d Place the sander on the workpiece so the complete sanding disc surface is in contact with the workpiece. Turn the sander ON by pressing on the left hand side of the ON/OFF switch. Move the sander slowly over the workpiece making successive passes in parallel lines, circles or crosswise movements.
MAINTENANCE It has been found that electric tools are GENERAL subjected to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on WARNING: When servicing, use only fiberglass boats and sports cars, wallboard, identical replacement parts. The use of any spackling compounds or plaster.
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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 sander. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this sander may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
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® TOOL SHOP RANDOM ORBIT 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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