Porter-Cable 444vs instruction manual Selecting a Profile

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B.Diamond Pad for Hook & Loop Abrasives: The pointed tip of this pad is used for sanding into corners and intricately shaped areas. Precut, Hook & Loop Abrasives with dust extraction holes are used with this pad. The optional 14449 dust wand (and an external vacuum source), can also be used with this pad to provide dust collection (Fig. 3).

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C.Single Profile Mounting Plate: This plate is used to mount any one of the profiles in a vertical position, centered under the Profile Sander (Fig. 4). Special PSA Abrasives are available in precut sheets or in rolls that can be cut-to-fit the various profiles.

D.Angled Profile Mounting Plate: This plate is used to mount any one of the profiles at a 30° outward angle on either the right or left side of the tool. (Fig. 5) This plate permits the profiles to be used in areas that are inaccessible with the Single Profile Mounting Plate. Special PSA Abrasives are available in precut sheets or in rolls that can be cut-to-fit the various profiles.

E.Offset “Shutter” Pad: This pad permits access to recessed surfaces, such as those found on louvered shutters. (Fig. 6) Special PSA Abrasives are available in rolls that can be cut-to-fit this pad.

 

 

 

 

 

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SELECTING A PROFILE

Individual Profiles are available in three basic styles. Several sizes are available in each style (see a Porter-Cable Catalog for a complete listing). The three basic styles are:

Convex Profiles Used to sand concave surfaces. Available in several

sizes to match common configurations.

Concave Profiles Used to sand convex surfaces. Available in several sizes to match common configurations.

Angled Profiles Used to sand the bottom and sides of slots or grooves. Available in several angles to match common config- urations.

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Contents Manual Double Insulated Profile Sanders Important Safety Instructions Table of ContentsCalifornia Proposition Safety Guidelines DefinitionsGeneral Safety Rules General Safety Rules Additional Specific Safety Rules Symbol Definition Additional Safety Rules for Paint Removal Extension Cord Selection MotorFunctional Description Carton ContentsAssembly Operation Selecting a Profile Attaching PAD or Profile Mounting Plate Disconnect Tool from Power SourceSelecting the Abrasive Attaching Abrasives Attaching Profile to Mounting PlateTo Start and Stop Sander Attaching Optional Dust WandFine Finishing Using the SanderDoors and Moldings TroubleshootingAdditional Safety Rules for Paint Removal Removing Paint and VarnishService MaintenanceWarranty AccessoriesArizona Georgia Minnesota Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers