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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.
ATTACHING STIKIT™ ABRASIVE
STIKIT™ Abrasives are available in
To install STIKIT™ abrasive, cut a 41/4" long piece of abrasive from a roll (or use a
Punch holes in paper (for dust extraction), as instructed in PAPER PUNCH section of this manual.
NOTE: DO NOT store Sander with an abrasive disc installed. Heat generated by the sanding operation increases the adhesive bond between the disc and pad. If disc is left on pad for an extended time after use, it can become difficult to remove. If sanding disc is difficult to remove, use the sander on a piece of scrap wood for one to two minutes to warm the paper. This should make removal easier.
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ATTACHING CONVENTIONAL ABRASIVE
1.CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
2.Open paper clamp by lifting up on lever (A) Fig. 2 to release it from the locking tab (B).
3.Position one 41/2" wide end, of a 41/2" x 51/2" piece of sandpaper, under the open paper clamp (see Fig. 3), and hold, while lifting paper clamp lever up and placing it behind the locking tab to secure the paper in place (see Fig. 4).
4.Open second paper clamp (as described in Step 2).
5.Stretch the sandpaper tight over the pad, position the loose end under the second paper clamp, and close paper clamp.
6.Punch holes in paper (for dust extraction), as instructed in PAPER PUNCH section of this manual.
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