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Porter-Cable 444 Instruction Manual

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Copyright © 2003 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 33
Double Insulated
PROFILE SANDERS
U.S. Patents Pending
MODEL 444
MODEL 444VS
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. 897842 - 09-20-03

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  • Page 1 PROFILE SANDERS U.S. Patents Pending MODEL 444 MODEL 444VS IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations.

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    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.

  • Page 3: Personal Safety

    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.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules And Symbols

    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...

  • Page 5: Additional Safety Rules For Paint Removal

    SYMBOL DEFINITION ......volts ......amperes ......hertz ......watts ......kilowatts µF ......microfarads ......liters ......kilograms N/cm ......newtons per square centimeter ......pascals ......hours ......minutes ......seconds ......alternating current ......three-phase alternating current ......

  • Page 6: Replacement Parts

    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.

  • Page 7: Functional Description

    Profile Sander Package. All of these items are available as accessories, and they may be used with any Porter-Cable Model 444 Profile Sander. SELECTING A PAD OR PROFILE MOUNTING PLATE Select the sanding pad or profile holder that best fits your application: Fig. 1.

  • Page 8: Selecting A Profile

    Fig. 4 SELECTING A PROFILE Individual Profiles are available in three basic styles. Several sizes are available in each style (see a Porter-Cable Catalog for a complete listing). The three basic styles are: Convex Profiles Used to sand concave surfaces. Available in several radii to match common configurations.
  • Page 9 SELECTING THE ABRASIVE The best finishes can be achieved by selecting the proper type of abrasive. coarser grit abrasives will remove the most material while finer grit abrasives will produce the best finishes. Achieve best results by selecting the proper size and type of abrasives. Start the work with an abrasive grit just coarse enough to remove high spots and excessive roughness.
  • Page 10 ATTACHING PROFILE TO MOUNTING PLATE Individual profiles may be mounted to either the Single Profile Mounting Plate, or the Angled Profile Mounting Plate (Figs. 11 and 12). The individual profiles are pressed into the slot on the mounting plate by hand, and can be removed from the mounting plate by pulling outward on one end of the profile.
  • Page 11 ATTACHING OPTIONAL DUST WAND NOTE: A wide variety of accessories, including a dust wand, is available for this tool. Please refer to your Porter-Cable Catalog to determine if the dust wand is supplied as standard equipment with your particular tool package.

  • Page 12: Using The Sander

    USING THE SANDER SANDING PROCEDURE The Porter-Cable Profile Sander has been designed for one-hand operation (Fig. 16). The sander can be easily guided over the work surface with one hand. The normal weight of the machine is sufficient for efficient sanding.
  • Page 13 REMOVING PAINT AND VARNISH CAUTION: Read and follow all instructions in the “ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL” section of this manual. To remove old paint and varnish: 1. Use a coarse, open coat abrasive to avoid the usual clogging of the abrasive surfaces.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 15 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. Since accessories other than those offered by Porter- Cable Delta have not been tested with this product, use •...
  • Page 16 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 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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