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Operating Instructions

SLIDE "ON/OFF" SWITCH

The tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch located on the front of the motor housing (Fig. 9).

TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" slide the switch button down to the “I” position.

TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF" slide the switch button down to the “O” position.

Hold the tool with both hands while starting

the tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.

FIG. 9

SLIDE

"ON/OFF"

SWITCH

DUST COLLECTION CANISTER

The integral dust extraction system collects sanding dust in canister supplied with your sander. For maximum efficiency, the dust canister should be emptied frequently during operation.

!WARNING Your tool is equipped with a dust canister, empty it

frequently, after completion of sanding and before storing the sander. Be extremely careful of dust disposal, materials in fine particle form may be explosive. Do not throw sanding dust on an open fire. Combustion from mixture of varnishes, lacquers, polyurethane, oil or water with dust

particles can occur if there is a static discharge, spark introduced in the box, or excessive heat.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING

DUST CANISTER

To remove dust canister, simply pull away from the tool (Fig. 10). To install dust canister, align dust port with hole in canister and push canister onto tool.

CLEANING AND EMPTYING THE

DUST CANISTER

To empty canister, hold canister as shown and maintain a firm grip (Fig. 10). Knock excess dust out of the canister, or remove dust with your fingers or a soft brush.

FIG. 10

DUST

CANISTER

DUST PORT

FIG. 11

BUILT IN WORK LIGHT

Your tool is also equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the switch is activated, for better visibility when sanding in poorly lighted areas (Fig. 11).

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