OPERATION

OPERATING THE SANDER

See Figure 6 - 7.

nSecure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under the sander.

WARNING:

Unsecured workpieces could be thrown towards the operator, causing injury.

WARNING:

Keep your head away from the sander and the sanding area. Your hair could be drawn into the sander causing serious injury.

nPlace the sander on the workpiece so that all of the sand- ing sheet surface is in contact with the workpiece.

CAUTION:

To avoid damaging the motor from overheating, be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents.

n Turn on the sander and move it slowly over the workpiece.

Hold the sander in front and away from you, keeping it clear of the workpiece. Start sander and let the motor build to its maximum speed, then gradually lower the sander onto the workpiece. Move the sander slowly across the workpiece using small circular motions.

Do not force. The weight of the unit supplies adequate pressure, so let the sanding sheet and sander do the work. Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly wears sanding sheet and greatly reduces sander speed. Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing possible damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior work. Any finish or resin on wood may soften from the fric- tional heat. Do not allow sanding on one spot too long, as the sander’s rapid action may remove too much material, making the surface uneven.

Extended periods of sanding may tend to overheat the motor. If this occurs, turn sander off and wait until sanding sheet comes to a complete stop, then remove it from workpiece. Remove your hand from vent area, remove sanding sheet, then with your hand removed from vent area, turn sander on and run it free without a load to cool motor.

For detail sanding such as corners and crevices, use the tip of the sanding pad with small back and forth motions.

WORKPIECE

SANDING IN CIRCULAR MOTIONS

Fig. 6

 

SANDING IN CORNERS

Fig. 7

 

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P400 specifications

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