OPERATION
Operating the Sander
See Figures 5 - 6.
CAUTION:
Keep the cord away from the sanding pad and position the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber, tools, or other objects during sanding.
Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under the sander.
WARNING:
Unsecured workpieces | could be thrown towards the |
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operator, causing injury. |
| sanding in circular motions | Fig. 5 |
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WARNING:
Keep your head away from the sander and sanding area. Hair could be drawn into sander causing serious injury.
Hold the sander in front and away from you, keeping it clear of the workpiece.
CAUTION:
To avoid motor damage resulting from overheating, do not cover the air vents with your hand.
Start the sander and let the motor build to its maximum speed.
Gradually lower sander onto the workpiece so that all of the sanding disc surface is in contact with workpiece.
Move the sander slowly across the workpiece using small, circular motions.
Do not force. The weight of the unit supplies adequate pressure to do the work. Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly wears the sanding sheet, and greatly reduces sander speed. Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing possible damage from overheating and can result in inferior work. Any finish or resin on wood may soften from the frictional heat. Do not sand on one spot too long as the sander’s rapid action may remove too much material, making the surface uneven.
sanding in corners | Fig. 6 |
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Extended periods of sanding may overheat the motor. If this occurs, turn the sander off and wait until the sanding sheet comes to a complete stop. Remove sander from workpiece. Remove your hand from vent area. Turn sander on and run it free without a load to cool the motor.
For detail sanding such as corners and crevices, use the tip of the sanding sheet with small, back and forth motions.
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