DeWalt 340 Carton Contents, Functional Description, Foreword, Selecting the Right Abrasive Sheet

EXTENSION CORD SELECTION

If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in this section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volts (10 volts for 230 volts) at 150% of rated amperes.

If an extension cord is to be used outdoors, it must be marked with the suffix W-A or W following the cord type designation. For example – SJTW-A to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS

				Length of Cord in Feet
	115V	25 Ft.	50 Ft.	100 Ft.	150 Ft.	200 Ft.	250 Ft.	300 Ft.	400 Ft.	500 Ft.
	230V	50 Ft.	100 Ft.	200 Ft.	300 Ft.	400 Ft.	500 Ft.	600 Ft.	800 Ft.	1000 Ft.
	0-2	18	18	18	16	16	14	14	12	12
Rating	2-3	18	18	16	14	14	12	12	10	10
	3-4	18	18	16	14	12	12	10	10	8
	4-5	18	18	14	12	12	10	10	8	8
Ampere
	5-6	18	16	14	12	10	10	8	8	6
	6-8	18	16	12	10	10	8	6	6	6
	8-10	18	14	12	10	8	8	6	6	4
Nameplate
	10-12	16	14	10	8	8	6	6	4	4
	12-14	16	12	10	8	6	6	6	4	2
	14-16	16	12	10	8	6	6	4	4	2
	16-18	14	12	8	8	6	4	4	2	2
	18-20	14	12	8	6	6	4	4	2	2

CARTON CONTENTS

1)	Tool	4)	Case
2)	Abrasive Sheet	5)	Filter
3)	Paper Punch	6)	Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

Model 340 Finishing Sander is equipped to accept STIKIT™ adhesive backed abrasives (4-1/2" width) or conventional abrasive sheets (4-1/2" x 5-1/2").

This Sander is suitable for coarse, medium or fine sanding of wood, metal and plastics. It is ideal for finishing cabinets, fitting screens and doors and for general finishing work in the shop.

SELECTING THE RIGHT ABRASIVE SHEET

By selecting the proper type of abrasive, the finest finishes can be attained. In general, coarser grit sizes will remove the most material and finer grit sizes will produce the best finishes.

Naturally, in all sanding operations, best results will be obtained if you select the proper size and type of abrasives. Only garnet, aluminum oxide and silicon carbide are recommended for use with finishing sanders.

Before starting to work, make sure you have the right abrasive for the material on which the sander is to be used. Make sure you use the correct size abrasive paper or cloth. Cut, do not tear, the abrasive sheets to size.

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