PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BENCHMARK 2A 1/4 SHEET SANDER Rating: 120V, 60Hz, AC Amperes: 2 Amp Speed: 14,000 OPM (no load) Sanding pad size: 1/4 sheet Weight: 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) NEED ASSISTANCE? Call us on our toll-free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 (Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm Eastern Standard Time) •...
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.
1262-301 1/4 SHEET PALM SANDER POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WORK AREA SAFETY Keep work area clean and well lit.
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Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 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. Do not overreach.
1262-301 1/4 SHEET PALM SANDER SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR SHEET SANDERS WARNING: Know your ¼ sheet sander. Do not plug in the sander until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is the proper size. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
1262-301 1/4 SHEET PALM SANDER SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the sheet sander. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these Three-phase alternating Volts current Three-phase alternating Amperes current with neutral Hertz...
1262-301 1/4 SHEET PALM SANDER ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE DUST BOX ASSEMBLY 1. Insert the dust box assembly sleeve (1) onto the dust chute (2) (Fig. 1). NOTE: Make sure the locking tabs insert into the matching slots in the rear of the sander housing.
INSTALLING SANDPAPER WARNING: Unplug the sander from the power source before installing or changing the sandpaper. NOTE: Cut a standard 9" x 11" sheet of sandpaper into quarters (4½" x 5½"). 1. Lift up and outward on the front and rear sandpaper clamp levers (1) at the front and rear of the backing pad (Fig.
1262-301 1/4 SHEET PALM SANDER PUNCHING HOLES IN SANDPAPER The sandpaper must have 8 holes punched in it to allow the sanding dust to escape from the working surface. The pattern of these holes must match the hole pattern on the sanding pad. If the sandpaper you are using does not have the holes punched, use the hole punch supplied with the tool to pierce the sandpaper in the correct locations.
WARNING: For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY", "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", "GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS" and "SYMBOLS" before using this sander. Verify the following every time the sander is used: 1.
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1262-301 1/4 SHEET PALM SANDER NOTE: Hold the sander using the grip on top of the sander. Be careful NOT to cover the motor cooling vents with your hand. Motor damage may occur from over heating if the cooling vents are covered.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other replacement parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
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 Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number. Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 4030010099...
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1262-301 1/4 SHEET PALM SANDER Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 4020010005 TAPPING SCREW 3190110008 DUST BAG 3180060023 SUPPORT 1190030016 CORD 3140010004 CABLE SHEATH 4030010102 TAPPING SCREW...
WARRANTY BENCHMARK 2A 1/4 SHEET SANDER WARRANTY If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange. 3-year warranty for the battery and charger. This warranty does not include expendable parts including but not limited to blades, brushes, belts, light bulbs.
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