OPERATION
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields. Unplug the tool before changing accesso- ries or making adjustments.
Selecting and Attaching Sandpaper (Fig. 1)
MILWAUKEE Orbital Sander pads accept both
1.To attach sandpaper, create a smooth edge by using a knife to score the paper. The paper will tear neatly when the abrasive sides are folded together.
2.Lay the sandpaper on a flat surface with the grit side down. Then roll the ends of the sandpaper so the last inch of each side curls up. This will make attachment easier.
3.Insert the curled end of the sandpaper into the clamp grip and pull the paper tightly over the pad, making sure the paper is centered (Fig. 1).
WARNING!
Wear a dust mask and safety glasses with side shields. Unplug tool before changing accessories.
Selecting Sandpaper and Grits
Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide or other synthetic abrasives are recom- mended for power sanding. A garnet sandpaper is acceptable, but has a short life.
Start your work with an abrasive grit just coarse enough to remove high spots and excessive roughness. Follow with a second sanding using a grit one or two grades finer. Continue with successively finer grits until you obtain the desired finish.
Do not switch from a coarse grit to a very fine grit in one step because it may be impossible to remove the swirl marks made by the coarse grit abrasive. Use the finest grits practical for the roughing operation, and finish by using successively finer grits.
Fig. 1
4.Insert the paper into the other spring clamp, making sure the paper is secure.
NOTE: Loose or poorly centered paper will not produce the best results and will excessively wear sandpaper.
Dust
The dust bag provides fast and efficient removal of sawdust, keeping your work area clean.
Fig. 2 | Dust bag |
Shroud half
1.To attach the Dust
2.Slide the shroud half with the dust bag over the base. Squeeze both shroud halves together until they lock at both ends.
3.To remove Dust
4.For best performance, empty the dust bag when it is half full. To empty the bag, remove the shroud, unzip the bag and gently shake dust into a container. Do not remove the dust bag from the shroud.
General Sanding
1.To prevent rough action due to starting under load, turn On/Off Switch ON before applying sander to workpiece.
2.Work in slow, overlapping strokes parallel to grain. Your finishing sander is designed for even weight distribution. Excessive pres- sure may damage workpiece and motor as well as cause premature sandpaper wear.
3.Repeat operation using successively finer grits of sandpaper until desired finish is obtained. Example: 60 Coarse, 100 Medium, 150 Fine.
Removing Paint and Varnish
1.If you use liquid removers or heaters to speed your work, be sure surface is cool and dry. Before applying sander, remove excess material with putty knife or other suitable scraping tool.
2.Use coarse, open coat abrasive to avoid usual clogging of abrasive surface.
3.To avoid heating and softening of material being removed, keep finishing sander moving over new areas.
4.Work in wide, overlapping arcs for uniform finish. Do not concen- trate on small areas
Cabinets and Doors
Because your finishing sander works with circular movements, you may sand joining pieces in any direction regardless of grain. Properly chang- ing from coarse to fine grit abrasives, will result in an excellent finish.
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