Operation; Important Safety Information - Chicago Electric 60428 Owner's Manual

Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION:
Make sure that the power Switch is in the off-position and unplug the tool from
its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
Attachment Installation
1. Use the Hex Key (1) to remove the Cap Screw (2)
and Washer (3) from the end of the Spindle (4).
2. Install the desired accessory (sold separately)
by placing the accessory's mounting holes
against the fitting pins on the Spindle.
cAUTION! When attaching a Scraper Blade, Wood
Cutting Blade, or Half-Moon Cutting Blade (all sold
separately), orient the accessory so that the blade
faces AWAY from the handle to avoid injury.
3. Replace the Cap Screw and Washer while holding
the accessory. Make sure the cupped side of
the Washer is toward the tool. While holding the
attachment over the pins on the tool, tighten the
Cap Screw onto the Spindle using the Hex Key.
Torque snugly (approximately 10 ft-lb).
cAUTION! Make sure that the accessory is
held securely in place by the four fitting pins on
the Spindle as the Cap Screw is tightened.
General Operating Instructions
1. Make sure that the Power Switch is in
the off-position, then plug in the tool.
2. Hold the Tool with both hands and slide
the Power Switch forward to activate.
3. Do not allow contact between Sandpaper, Scraper,
or Blade and workpiece until tool is at full speed.
4. Avoid contact with foreign objects such as metal
screws and nails when sanding, scraping, or cutting.
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cutter Blade
Spindle (4)
cap Screw (2)
Figure B: Example of Installed Attachment
4. After securing, the attachment should not move
on the Spindle. If it can move with the power
off, remount it, making sure that the holes on the
attachment line up with the pins on the Spindle.
Tighten the Cap Screw securely.
Note: For sanding, first attach a Sanding Pad
(sold separately) to the tool, then align a sheet of
Sandpaper (sold separately) over the pad and press
into place. Once a Sandpaper corner becomes worn,
turn it 120° or replace the sheet with a new one.
5. Do not apply excessive pressure on the Tool.
Allow the Tool to do the work.
6. When finished, slide the Power Switch to OFF. Allow
the tool to stop completely before setting it down.
7. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
unplug it after use. Clean, then store the
tool indoors out of children's reach.
Washer (3)
Item 60428