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COMPACT DETAIL SANDER 241-0999 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120 V, 60 Hz AC Amperes: 0.8 A Speed: 13,000 OPM (no load) Sanding pad size: 5¼” x 3½” (133mm x 83mm) Tool weight: 1 lb 12 oz (0.78 kg) Need Assistance? Call us on our toll free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 (Monday through Friday 9am –...
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 WARNING: When operating a power tool outdoors, use Read all safety warnings an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces and instructions may result in electric shock, fire the risk of electric shock.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Personal safety – cont’d Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, If devices are provided for the connection of taking into account the working conditions dust extraction and collection facilities, and the work to be performed.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a vise to Know your compact detail hold the work when practical. It is safer than sander. Do not plug in the sander until you using your hand and it frees both hands to have read and understand this Instruction operate the tool.
GUIDELINES FOR EXENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is the proper When operating a power tool outdoors, use size. When using an extension cord, be sure to an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or use one heavy enough to carry the current the “W”.
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the palm sander. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Direct current Amperes No load speed Hertz Alternating or direct...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Insert a small flat blade screwdriver at the INSTALLING THE DUST BOX ASSEMBLY front of the dust box assembly (3) and carefully pry the top of the dust box (4) Insert the dust duct box assembly (1) onto away from the bottom of the dust box (5) the dust chute (2) (Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Install the appropriate sandpaper (5) to the INSTALLING SANDPAPER – cont’d detail sanding accessory. NOTE: See Fig. 4 & 5 for installing and removing the hook & loop sandpaper. Fig. 4 Fig. 6 SANDPAPER SELECTION To remove the sandpaper (1), simply peel the sandpaper away from the hook &...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH WARNING To turn the sander ON, push the upper switch button (1) until the sander starts. To turn the For safety reasons, the operator must sander OFF, press the lower switch button (2) read the sections of this Owner’s (Fig.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SANDING – cont’d Extended periods of sanding may cause the motor to run hot. If this occurs, turn the sander OFF and wait until the sanding pad comes to a complete stop before lifting it from the workpiece. While allowing the motor to cool down, brush, shake or vacuum any dust accumulated in the vents before continuing the sanding operation.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL It has been found that electric tools are subjected to accelerated wear and possible WARNING: premature failure when they are used on When servicing, use only fiberglass boats and automotive parts, wallboard, identical replacement parts. Use of any other spackling compounds or plaster.
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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(2) years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this tool with the original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store. At its discretion, PERFORMAX ®...
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