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Porter-Cable 360VS Instruction Manual

Porter-cable instruction manual belt sanders 361,363,360vs,362vs,360,362
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MODEL 360
3" x 24"
MODEL 362
4" x 24"
MODEL 360VS
3" x 24"
MODEL 362VS
4" x 24"
To learn more about Porter-Cable
visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
Copyright © 2004 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 14
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 30
Belt Sanders
MODEL 361
3" x 24"
MODEL 363
4" x 24"
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the
spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No. ______________________________________
Type ___________________________________________
Serial No. _______________________________________
Part No. 899713 - 10-27-04

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  • Page 1 3" x 24" MODEL 362 4" x 24" MODEL 360VS 3" x 24" MODEL 362VS 4" x 24" To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com Copyright © 2004 Porter-Cable Corporation ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 14 FRANÇAISE : PAGE 30 Belt Sanders MODEL 361 3"...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES* Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES* d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
  • Page 6 Sanding of lead-based paint is not recommended. Lead-based paint should only be removed by a professional. Always maintain a firm grip on the belt sander handles with both hands to prevent loss of control. Do not operate belt sander without all guards and covers securely in place.
  • Page 7 SYMBOL DEFINITION ... volts ... amperes ... hertz ... watts ... kilowatts ... farads µF ... microfarads ... litres ... grams ... kilograms ... bars ... pascals ... hours ... minutes ... seconds ... no-load speed …/min or …min - ...

  • Page 8: Additional Safety Rules For Paint Removal

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage. Young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable.

  • Page 9: Extension Cord Selection

    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.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (Models 360VS and 362VS Only) Models 360VS and 362VS have Variable Speed Control. The operating speed is adjustable between 1000 SFM (surface feet per minute) and 1500 SFM. Adjust the speed by turning the thumbwheel (C) Fig. 2. Thumbwheel position #1 provides the slowest operating speed (1000 SFM) while position #6 provides the fastest operating speed (1500 SFM).

  • Page 11: Tracking The Abrasive Belt

    TRACKING THE ABRASIVE BELT To prevent excessive wear on both the sander and belt, NEVER allow the abrasive belt to rub on the sander frame. To make sure that the belt is tracking correctly, do the following: Make sure that the trigger is in the “OFF” position before connecting the tool to the power circuit.

  • Page 12: General Sanding

    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.
  • Page 13 The frame consists of two pieces leaning against a wall with a third piece nailed to their top ends. The two pulleys are located so that the weight on one end of the cord will be out of the way, but will balance the sander fastened to the other end.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Don’t let the front of the tool drop. (Fig. 6). If this happens, it will round the edge. Your sander will work 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.

  • Page 15: Drive Pulley

    Adjust the belt so that it moves evenly across (without rubbing) the protective bar. When this bar becomes worn and uneven, replace it with a new one (available from your Porter-Cable Service Center).

  • Page 16: Service

    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.

  • Page 17: Español

    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 •...

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