Using the Dust Collection BAG

OPERATION

The dust collection bag provides a dust collection system for the sander.

WARNING:

Do not use the dust collection bag when sanding metal. Using the dust collection bag when sanding metal creates a fire hazard, which could damage the tool and lead to serious personal injury.

TO ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION BAG

See Figure 7.

Follow these steps to attach the dust collection bag.

nUnplug the sander.

nSlide the dust bag retainer over the blower exhaust hole on the sander.

TO EMPTY THE DUST COLLECTION BAG

For more efficient operation, empty the dust collection bag when it is no more than half full. This action permits the air to flow through the bag better. Always empty and clean the dust collection bag thoroughly upon completion of a sanding operation and before placing the sander in storage.

WARNING:

Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite in ther sander dust collection bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire, always empty the dust bag frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and never store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust bag. Also follow the recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.

Follow these steps to empty the dust collection bag.

nUnplug the sander.

nRemove the dust collection bag from the sander.

nUnzip the dust bag.

nShake out the dust.

nZip up the dust bag.

nReplace the dust collection bag.

NOTE: Periodically, you should turn the dust bag inside-out and thoroughly clean it.

Fig. 7