SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information re- lates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord.
If you have any questions relative to its application, DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you. Technical Service Manager...
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C.
14-16 16-18 18-20 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD The Porter-Cable Variable Speed Belt Sander (Model 352VS) is designed for removing old paint and varnish, smoothing rough boards, and fine-surfacing wood, metal, plastics, and other materials. OPERATION INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE ABRASIVE BELT DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
To release the lock button, squeeze the trigger and release. VARIABLE SPEED Model 352VS has a Variable Speed Control. The operating speed is adjustable between 850 SFM (surface feet per minute) and 1300 SFM. The speed is adjusted by turning the thumbwheel, (C) Fig. 2. The first position provides the slowest operating speed (850 SFM) while position 6 is the fastest (1300 SFM).
Hold the sander off the work before starting the motor. Lower the sander to the work, touching the rear part of the belt first. Level the machine when moving it forward. Guide the machine over the work in overlapping strokes. Allow the sander to do the work.
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Read and follow “ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL” section of this manual. The 352VS is an excellent tool for removing old paint and varnish from flat surfaces. However, two problems are common: 1) sanding material that loads the abrasive and, 2) friction heat caused by working too long in one place. To overcome the loading problem, use a coarse grit open coat abrasive belt and a single stroke action.
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Fig. 6 The model 352VS sander works very fast and can do a thorough job in a fraction of the time required by hand sanding. Do not rush the job. Give every surface a thorough sanding with each grade of abrasive before changing to finer grits.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.
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ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable · Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable · Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.
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PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.
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Porter-Cable • Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable • Delta Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable •...