Porter-Cable 444vs Troubleshooting, Removing Paint and Varnish, Doors and Moldings

REMOVING PAINT AND VARNISH

Read and follow all instructions in the

“ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL”

section of this manual. To remove old paint and varnish:

1.Use a coarse, open coat abrasive to avoid the usual clogging of the abrasive surfaces.

2.Keep the machine moving over new areas to avoid heating and softening the material being removed.

Try to work the entire surface at the same time by working in wide, over- lapping arcs. Do not concentrate on small areas. When using liquid removers or heaters to speed the work, scrape away all excess paint or varnish with a putty knife or other suitable scraping tool, and allow the wood to be cool and dry before sanding.

DOORS AND MOLDINGS

The “in-line” motion of the Profile Sander is ideally suited for use in the recessed corners and on the intricate profiles found on moldings and raised- panel doors. The diamond shaped pads make sanding the recessed corners easy, while the wide variety of available sanding profiles allow you to exactly match each detail of intricate molding configurations.

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 help line at 1-800-487-8665.

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