Troubleshooting, Service, Accessories, Warranty

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1.Remove the three gear case cover screws (B) Fig. 5 counter-clockwise with a 9/64" hex wrench.

NOTE: Retain the screws in case you want to use the power unit without the paint remover attachment. (Using the the longer screws without the paint remover attachment will damage the internal gears).

2.Attach the paint remover attachment on the power unit (Fig. 6). Secure it with three round head machine screws (supplied). Tighten the screws firmly.

3.Thread the aluminum and sponge rubber back-up pad (A) Fig. 7 on the machine spindle. Hand tighten.

4.Select the Porter-Cable tungsten carbide disc with grit size best suited for the job. Center the disc on the back-up pad (Fig. 8) and thread the disc retaining nut on the spindle. Depress the spindle lock pin (A) Fig. 8 and rotate pad by hand until the lock engages and stops the pad rotation. Hold the spindle lock pin down while using the spanner wrench (B) Fig. 8 to firmly tighten the disc retaining nut.

The Model 7403 is designed for use with specific discs and pads. The use of any other back-up pads or discs could be hazardous.

HOW TO HOLD THE TOOL

Hold the tool firmly with both hands (Fig. 9).

TO START AND STOP THE TOOL

To start the tool, depress the trigger (A) Fig. 10. To stop the tool, release the trigger. This tool has a lock button (B) Fig. 10, conveniently located in the tool handle. To keep tool running continuously, depress the trigger (A) and push in the switch locking button (B) on the left side of the handle. While holding the button in, release the trigger. To release the locking button, depress the trigger and release.

Make certain that the switch is in the “OFF” position before connecting the tool to the power source to avoid unintentional starting.

VARIABLE SPEED

You can adjust the speed of this tool by turning the thumbwheel (C) Fig. 10. Thumbwheel position #1 provides the slowest operating speed (3300 RPM) and position #6 the fastest (4500 RPM). You can change the speed while the motor is running or not running.

ADJUSTING GUIDE SCREWS

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

For most applications, position the buttonhead guide screws (A) Fig. 11 so that a straight-edge (B) placed on them will just barely clear the pad edge (C). In this position, the pad rim will not rub the clapboard edge on which the screws ride. You can adjust the screws to keep the pad edge farther away from the overlapping clapboard. To change the positions of the screws, loosen the lock nuts, adjust the screws and tighten lock nuts. Make sure the screws do not turn or change position while tightening lock nuts.

ADJUSTING SIDE RAILS

Two knobs (A) Fig. 12 are provided for controlling the movement of the side rails, above or below the pad. For manual instruction purposes, the right knob is on the same side of the motor frame as the sander handle. The right side rail is controlled by this knob. To lower the right side rail, turn the right control knob toward the front of the machine. To raise the right side rail, turn the right control knob toward the rear of the machine. To lower the left side rail, turn the left control knob toward the rear of the machine. To raise the left side rail, turn the left control knob toward the front of the machine.

The distance of the rails above and below the pad edge determines the depth of cut. For most applications, satisfactory operation will result when one side rail is adjusted so it is 1/32" above the pad edge, and the other rail 1/32" below the pad edge (see Fig. 12). For removing very thin coats of paint, make the depth of cut smaller by moving the rail above the pad downward. Use a piece of scrap lumber to try several positions until you find the height best suited for the job. Do not change the position of the rail that is 1/32" below the pad edge.

SPOT SANDING

To sand small areas, start the motor and place the button-head guide screws against the edge of the clapboard above the sanding area. Lower the abrasive disc on the clapboard and move the machine back and forth from left to right until the paint has been removed (Fig. 13). To sand close to the edge of the board above, tilt the tool forward.

To sand the lower part of wide clapboards, move the tool down and up, back and forth from left to right, and in circles. To spot sand from a ladder, firmly anchor the ladder close enough to the work area to prevent excessive reach. Work with one arm outside one of the legs of the ladder and the other between the rungs of the ladder (Fig. 14).

SANDING LARGE AREAS

Use a scaffold to sand large areas that cannot be reached from the ground. Sand in the same manner that you would sand small areas - left to right, right to left, up, down, or in a circular path until you have covered the entire surface.

SANDING UP TO WINDOW OR DOOR FRAMES

If the window or door frame is on your left, adjust the left rail of the paint remover so that it is higher than the edge of the pad. Adjust the right rail so that it is lower than the edge of the pad. If the window or door frame is to your right, adjust the rails in the opposite way.

REMOVING PAINT FROM PORCHES

To remove paint from porches, raise one rail above the pad edge and lower the other rail below the pad edge. The machine can be moved from left to right, right to left, or in circular paths (Fig.15).

FLOOR EDGING

Adjust the paint remover guide screws so that paint can be removed up to the intersection of two surfaces. This, coupled with the light weight and ease of handling, makes the Disc Sander–Paint Remover ideal for secondary floor edging jobs.

SANDING MASONRY

The Paint Remover is excellent for preparing masonry surfaces for painting. Use a #24 or #36 grit carbide disc for this job since the grit on paper discs is quickly destroyed. Masonry is sanded in the same manner as wood.

TROUBLESHOOTING

For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers, or call the Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.

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CLEANING

Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air.

Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using com-

pressed air.

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool.

Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse

any part of the tool into a liquid.

Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for

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cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool.

FAILURE TO START

Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.

LUBRICATION

This tool has been lubricated with a sufﬁcient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is necessary.

SERVICE

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our website at servicenet. porter-cable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about Por- ter-Cable, its factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit our website at www. porter-cable.com or call our Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.

You can also write to us for information at PORTER-CABLE, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson, Tennes- see 38305 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

ACCESSORIES

A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or a Porter- Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.

Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-Cable have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Porter-Cable recom- mended accessories should be used with this product.

WARRANTY

To register your tool for warranty service visit our website at www.porter-cable.com.

PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY: Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period. For repair or replacement return the complete tool or accessory, transportation prepaid, to your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Au- thorized Warranty Service Center. Proof of purchase may be required. This warranty does not apply to repair or replacement required due to misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear or repairs attempted or made by other than our servicecCenters or authorized warranty service centers.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT- NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WILL LAST ONLY FOR ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PUR- CHASE. To obtain information on warranty performance please write to: PORTER-CABLE, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson, Tennessee 38305; Attention: Product Service. THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS PORTER-

CABLE’S SOLE LIABILITY UNDER THIS OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANC- ES SHALL PORTER-CABLE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT

If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call (888) 848-5175 for a free replacement.

Model 7403

Variable Speed Paint Remover

DOUBLE INSULATED 120 V AC 8 A

Model 5041 PAINT REMOVER ATTACHMENT TYPE 1

FOR SAFE OPERATION SEE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL. WHEN

SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

PORTER-CABLE, JACKSON, TN 38305 U.S.A. MADE IN MEXICO

MAINTENANCE

REPAIRS

FOR SAFE OPERATION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION.

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