Porter-Cable N020227 Assembly, Operation, Abrasive Disc Selection, HOW to Hold a Drywall Sander

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools are required.

ABRASIVE DISC SELECTION

An abrasive disc is already included with the Drywall Sander. For details on the type of grit, refer to the packaging. Higher grit number corresponds to a smoother finish.

Do not attempt to use any abrasives other than those recommended by PORTER-CABLE.

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before installing and removing acces- sories, before adjusting or changing set-ups or when making repairs. An

accidental start-up can cause injury.

HOW TO HOLD A DRYWALL SANDER

Hold the sander with both hands on the main tube (A) Fig. 1. Position your hands anywhere along the main tube to provide the best combination of reach and leverage.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, keep your hands on the main tube (A) Fig. 1. Keep away from the sanding head area. The sanding head swivels in multiple directions and can pinch your hand.

CONNECTing the SANDER to your shop vac

Furnished with the Drywall Sander are:

A

Fig. 1

•A 13' (396 cm) long vacuum hose. This hose has a standard 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) vacuum cleaner connector on one end and a special swivel connector on the other end. It has a static dissipating feature to dissipate static electrical charges.

•An adapter [1-1/4" (3.2 cm) to 2-1/2" (6.4 cm)] to allow the connection of the sander to a 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) vacuum cleaner.

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