Porter-Cable 121 Instruction Manual
Porter-Cable 121 Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable 121 Instruction Manual

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Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15
FRANÇAIS : PAGE 29
SPINDLE SANDER
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. A14108 - 09-16-05 - Rev. A
RTD10000214AA
OCSILLATING
(23977)
MODEL 121
IMPORTANT!

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  • Page 1 SPINDLE SANDER (23977) MODEL 121 IMPORTANT! Please make certain that the person who is to use To learn more about Porter-Cable this equipment carefully reads and understands visit our website at: these instructions before starting operations. http://www.porter-cable.com The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you. Online contact form at www.porter-cable.com Postal Mail: Technical Service Manager...
  • 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES continued Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
  • Page 6: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"...
  • Page 7 SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........volts A ........amperes Hz ........hertz W ........watts kW ........kilowatts F ........farads µF ........microfarads l .......... litres g ........grams kg........kilograms bar ........bars Pa ........pascals h ........hours min........
  • Page 8: Additional Safety Rules For Paint Removal

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVALL 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: Carton Contents

    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

    Tighten the 5/16-24 locking bolt (C) on the shaft to hold the sanding sleeve (D) in place. THE DUST COLLECTION NOZZLE Fig. 2 You can operate the Model 121 sander with or without the dust collection nozzle. Attach the dust collection nozzle to the sander (Fig.
  • Page 11 3. To turn the tool “OFF”, move the switch (A) Fig. 4 to the “OFF” position. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL The Model 121 Oscillating Sander is equipped with a variable speed control (B) Fig. 4. This control allows you to set your spindle speed. The slowest setting (1) provides a spindle speed of 2400 rpm, with 38 oscillations per minute.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Start with the front feed guide against the workpiece and gradually feed the tool into the surface (Fig. 7). Fig. 7 TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-888-848-5175.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others. You can also write to us for information at PORTER-CABLE, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson, Tennessee 38305 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the...
  • Page 14: Accessories

    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 15: Español

    PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.O.S.S. ® , Builder’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw II™, Delta ® , DELTACRAFT ® , DELTAGRAM™, Delta Series 2000™, DURATRONIC™, Emc²™, FLEX ®...

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