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- Page 1 1.5 Amp - 1/4 Sheet Sander Operator’s Manual Ponceuse 1/4 feuille, 1,5 A Manuel d’utilisation Lijadora de ¼ de hoja de 1,5 A Manual del Operario ARS55 APS15...
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Page 2: Specifications
1.5 Amp 1/4 Sheet Sander Operator’s Manual Specifications: • Model: APS15 • Input: 120V AC, 1.5 Amp. • No-Load Speed: 12,000 OPM • Paper Size: 1/4 Sheet • Net Weight: 2.3 lbs. WArning: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future reference. Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665. WeAr yOur WArning: SAfeTy gLASSeS The Operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety fOreSIghT IS BeTTer goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield ThAN NO SIghT when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
gEnErAL SAFETY rULES WArning: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. - Page 4 5. USE AND KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order. Never operate the machine with any guard or cover removed. Check that all guards are in place, secured, and working correctly before each use to reduce the risk of injury. 6. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Keep the work area well lighted to prevent tripping or inadvertently placing arms, hands,or fingers in dangerous positions. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or in the rain which can cause shock or electrocution. 7. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. 8. CHECK THE TOOL FOR DAMAGED PARTS before using the machine. Check for proper alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, component breakage, and any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury. 9. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE STARTING THE TOOL.
- Page 5 16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. using accessories and attachments not recommended by the manufacturer or intended for use on this type tool, may cause damage to the machine or result in personal injury to the user. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. 17. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS THE PROPER SIZE AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and tool overheating. Consult the extension Cord Chart for the correct size based on the cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If ever in doubt, use the next heavier wire gauge cord. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. 18. SECURE THE WORK-PIECE. use clamps or a vise to hold the work-piece when practical. using clamps or similar mechanical device is safer than using your hand(s) and allows you to use both hands to operate the tool. Losing control of the work-piece can cause personal injury. 19. DON’T OVERREACH. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times; loss of balance can cause you to fall into the working machine, possibly causing an injury. 20. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. An injury may occur if the machine is tipped or if you should unintentionally contact the cutting tool.
- Page 6 27. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. 28. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrectly sized arbor holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. 29. BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure the blade is tight and not making contact with the saw or work-piece before connecting to the power supply. 30.
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Page 7: Guidelines For Using Extension Cords
skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water. EXTEnSiOn COrDS grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance from the power supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. refer to the table shown below to determine the required minimum wire size. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. for example: a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum wire size. -
Page 8: Specific Safety Rules
Specific Safety Rules DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to sander safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. 1. hold the tool 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" and shock the operator. 2. Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses. 3. hold the tool firmly. 4. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand held. 5. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not use water on the workpiece surfaces. 6. Ventilate your work area adequately when you perform sanding operations. 7. use of this to sand some products, paints, and wood could expose the user to dust containing hazardous substances. use appropriate respiratory protection. Safety Rules for Paint Removal WArNINg: 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. Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check for lead. LeAD-BASeD PAINT ShOuLD ONLy Be reMOVeD By A PrOfeSSIONAL. Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines: 1. KeeP The WOrK AreA WeLL VeNTILATeD. Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving air from inside to outside. - Page 9 These masks and replaceable filters are readily available at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep the masks from sealing properly. Change filters often. DISPOSABLe PAPer MASKS Are NOT ADeQuATe. 7. KeeP fOOD AND DrINK out of the work area. Wash hands, arms, and face and rinse mouth before eating and drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area. 8. CLeAN uP ALL reMOVeD PAINT and dust by wet mopping the floors. use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and any other surfaces where paint or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWeeP, Dry DuST Or VACuuM. use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium (TSP) to wash and mop areas. 9. AT The eND Of eACh WOrK SeSSION, put the paint chips and debris in a double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties and dispose properly. 10. reMOVe PrOTeCTIVe CLOThINg and work shoes in the work area to avoid carrying dust into the rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag, and then wash that rag with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water. Operating The Tool CAUTION: A l w a y s b e s u r e t h a t t h e tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a function on the tool. Switch Action: CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is switched off. The switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON" position and maintain a firm grasp on the tool. your sander is equipped with a black, flexible plastic boot that covers the "ON/Off" switch; this is referred to as a "dust-protected switch". It is not uncommon for sanders to collect large amounts of airborne sawdust in the switch area, which, if not cleared out, may cause the switch to become non-functional. The dust protected switch, on the other hand, can not accumulate dust in the switch area. To start the sander, press the "I" (ON) side of the switch down. To stop the tool, press down the "O" (Off) side of the switch. Installing and Removing Abrasive Paper: CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before performing any work on the tool.
- Page 10 release the rear paper clamp lever; insert the remaining paper edge under the clamp keeping the paper tight against the sanding pad, then re-secure the rear paper clamp. reinstall the dust collection cup. (hINT: Inserting the abrasive paper ends under the clamps can be made easier by pre-bending or softening these edges first. To soften the edges, repeatedly pull them over a 90° table or similar edge until they become pliable and easy to fold. The prebending or softening technique is especially useful with the larger grits and their stiffer abrasive papers, 36 to 80grit.) Paper Punch Plate: your sander is equipped with a special sanding pad and dual purpose fan, giving it dust collection capability. By having dust collection capability you are able to minimize the amount of ambient dust in air around you, substantially reduce messy dust on the workpiece & work area, and increase the surface finish quality produced by the sander. Without abrasive paper installed, look at the bottom of your sander’s sanding pad, you’ll notice three holes on both the right and left sides. These holes are used to transport sanding dust from the workpiece surface to the dust collection bag. for these holes to collect dust you must have matching holes in the abrasive paper for the dust to flow through. Punching accurate holes into the abrasive is quick and easy, using the included paper punch plate and the following process: With the sander unplugged from the power source and abrasive paper installed, turn the sander upside down so the sanding pad is facing upwards. Place the paper punch plate over the abrasive paper so the bent sides of the punch plate are flush with the paper’s edges. Press the punch plate downward to punch holes through the abrasive paper; the coarser grit papers will require more pressure because their paper backing thicker and more stiff. CAUTION: Be sure to remove the punch plate before operating the tool. Dust Collection Cup: CAUTION: Never operate this tool without the dust collection cup installed when using perforated abrasive paper The dust collection cup is located in the rear of your sander. As mentioned in the previous section, sanding dust is drawn up into the holes punched in the abrasive paper, then through the matching holes in the sanding pad and into the dust bag where it’s collected during sanding operations. As the dust collection bag fills beyond half full the dust collection system becomes less efficient. Therefore, for more efficient performance, empty the dust cup when it becomes half full. To Empty the Dust Collection Cup: unplug the sander the power source. remove the dust cup from its rear mount by gripping the sander with one hand and the two cup release clips with your other hand. Then pull the dust cup straight back. To empty the bag you simply turn it on end with round mounting...
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Page 11: Sanding Operation
To Reinstall the Dust Collection Cup: unplug the sander from the power source. Insert the mounting tube into the dust exhaust port at the rear of the sander until it is firmly set in place. Sanding Operation: your sander smoothes the workpiece surface by the pad moving in tiny circles at high speed. This type of sanding action called "orbital motion", giving your sander a very fast cutting action for quick removal of large amounts of stock, especially with the coarser grit abrasive papers. On most sanding jobs, orbital motion gives you the ability to sand in any direction irrespective of the wood’s grain. however, to attain a better finish, it is best to sand "with" the grain. To Use the Sander: Clamp or otherwise secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving while you’re sanding. hold the tool in front and away from you and clear of the workpiece. Start the sander by pressing the switch to the "I" (ON) position and let it come up to full speed. Slowly lower your sander onto the workpiece, the move the sander in slow forward & backward strokes. Do not force or push the tool down on the workpiece, the weight of the tool is sufficient pressure, allowing the motor and abrasive paper to operate at their most efficient speed. excessive pressure causes the motor to slow down, preventing the abrasive from cutting effectively and causes the abrasive to prematurely wear out. When the motor is slowed by excessive pressure the motor will quickly overheat and possibly cause motor damage in addition to producing an inferior workpiece surface. Do not sand in on spot too long; the sander can easily remove too much material, producing an uneven surface. use long sweeping strokes while sanding, gradually moving to progressively finer grit abrasive paper until the desired surface finish is achieved. your sander’s lightweight and comfortable palm grip make it ideal for doing work overhead and on vertical surfaces. With 3 sided flush sanding capability you’re able to sand in corners, cabinet interiors, box interiors, etc. When your ready to change paper or are finished with a job, lift the sander away from the work surface, press the switch into the "O" (Off) position, then unplug the sander while changing paper and/or to prevent inadvertently starting prior to tool storage. container. -
Page 12: Two Year Warranty
5. Dust Cup release Clips 6. rubberized Palm grip 7. Sanding Pad Two-Year Warranty This product is warranted free from defects in material and workmanship for 2 years after date of purchase. This limited warranty does not cover normal wear and tear nor damage from neglect or accident. The original purchaser is covered by this warranty and it is not transferable. Please return the tool to store location of purchase along with your receipt, and you will receive a new drill or a refund. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WARRANTED IF USED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. Toll-Free Help Line: for questions about this or any other APPreNTICe Product please call Toll-free: 888-552-8665. © 2007 richpower Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. richpower Industries, Inc. 736 hampton road / Williamston, SC 29697 Printed in China on recycled Paper 1.5 Amp 1/4 Sheet Palm Sander Operators Manual APS15...
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