Sanding - Craftsman CMXEQWX3232 Instruction Manual

SANDING

This tool can be used to sand rough material or
to remove paint, varnish or other finishes.
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WARNING:
Always use safety glasses,
dust mask and hearing protection when
operating this tool. Failure to wear these
protective devices may cause serious
injuries.
!
WARNING:
Never use this tool near
flammable materials. A spark from sanding
hidden fasteners could ignite flammable
materials.
!
WARNING:
An unsecured workpiece
could be thrown toward the operator causing
injury.
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WARNING:
Clamp or otherwise secure
your workpiece to prevent it from moving under
the Restorer while being sanded.
!
WARNING:
Always use two hands to
operate this tool. One hand should be on the
front handle and the other on the rear
handle. Failure to use two hands may cause
the tool to be difficult to control and possibly
cause serious injury to the operator.
Do NOT cover the cooling vents in the tool. This
will cause the tool to overheat and damage the
tool.
Before starting any sanding project, you should
practice sanding on a scrap workpiece similar to
the item to be sanded. This will allow you to get
the "feel" of the tool and also establish the grit of
the sanding sleeve and tool speed to best suit
the type of material being sanded.
In general, removing heavier finishes and when
sanding rough surfaces, a coarser sanding
sleeve and slower tool speeds are
recommended. Slower speeds will reduce the
heat created while sanding and reduce the
tendency of the sanding sleeve to become
clogged. For sanding smoother surfaces without
finishes, finer sanding sleeves and higher tool
speeds are recommended.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
To begin sanding, install the appropriate
sanding sleeve, set the tool speed and squeeze
the trigger switch to turn the tool ON.
NOTE: The sanding sleeve should NOT be in
contact with the workpiece until it has reached
its operating speed.
Once the tool has reached its operating speed,
hold onto the tool with both hands and carefully
bring the sanding sleeve into contact with the
workpiece.
NOTE: When the sanding sleeve contacts the
workpiece, the tool will tend to be pulled forward
away from you. Make sure you have a firm grip
on the tool with both hands.
DO NOT FORCE THE RESTORER. The weight
of the Restorer usually provides adequate
pressure. Let the Restorer and the sandpaper
do the work. Applying added pressure will slow
the motor, increase the wear on the sanding
sleeve and greatly reduce the tool speed. Motor
damage may occur if excessive downward
pressure is applied. It will also create an inferior
finish on sanded work. Any finish or resin on
wood will soften from the frictional heat, causing
the sanding sleeve to become clogged very
quickly. Do not sand in one spot as the sanding
sleeve will remove too much material, making
the surface uneven.
When sanding wood, always move the Restorer
forward and backward with the grain (Fig. 8).
Sanding across the grain will not leave a smooth
surface.
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Fig. 8