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setting on softer materials. Material removal rate increases as
speed increases.
Dust Extraction (Fig. A, E, G)
WARNING: Since woodworking with a sander produces
dust, always install a dust bag designed in compliance
with the applicable directives regarding dust emission.
WARNING: Do not use a dust bag or vacuum extractor
without proper spark protection when sanding metal.
Your sander has two dust extraction methods: a built-in port
which allows either the supplied dust bag
system to be connected; and a dust skirt (
built-in port utilizes the D
WALT airlock connection making
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it compatible with the D
WALT dust extractor and airlock
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accessory DWV9000.
To Attach the Dust Bag
1. While holding the sander, fit the dust bag collar
dust port
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as shown in Figure E.
2. Turn the collar
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clockwise to lock the dust bag
To Empty the Dust Bag
nOTE: Be sure to wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.
For efficient dust extraction, empty the dust collector when it is
about one third full.
1. While holding the sander, turn the collar
unlock the dust bag
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.
2. Remove dust bag from the sander and gently shake or tap
the dust bag to empty.
3. Reattach the dust bag back onto the dust port and lock into
place by turning the dust bag collar clockwise.
You may notice that all the dust will not come free from the
bag. This will not affect sanding performance but will reduce
the sander's dust collection efficiency. To restore your sander's
dust collection efficiency, depress the spring inside the dust bag
when you are emptying it and tap it on the side of the waste bin
or dust receptacle.
CAUTION: Never operate this sander unless a dust
collector is in place. Sanding dust exhaust may create a
breathing hazard.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
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Proper hand position requires one hand on the main grip
as shown.
Operating the Sander (Fig. F)
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or a shop vacuum
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, Fig. G). The
To operate your sander, grasp it as shown in Figure F and turn it
on. Move the sander in long, sweeping strokes along the surface
being sanded, letting the sander do the work.
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to the
Pushing down on the tool while sanding actually slows the
removal rate and produces an inferior quality surface. Be sure
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in place.
to check your work often, this sander is capable of removing
material rapidly, especially with coarse paper.
The random orbital action of your sander allows you to sand
with the grain or at any angle across it for most sanding jobs. To
produce the best finish possible, start with coarse grit sandpaper
and change gradually to finer and finer paper. Vacuum and
wipe surface with a tack cloth between grit steps. Your sander is
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anticlockwise to
designed to sand into small or confined areas. Its small size and
light weight make it ideal for overhead work.
The rate at which the dust collection bag fills up will vary with
the type of material being sanded and the coarseness of the
sandpaper. For best results, empty the bag frequently. When
sanding painted surfaces, (see the following for additional
precautions when sanding paint) you may find that the
sandpaper loads up and clogs with paint. A heat gun will work
much better to remove paint before sanding. FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN HEAT GUN INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Precautions to Take When Sanding Paint
Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the
difficulty of controlling the contaminated dust. The greatest
danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnant women.
Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains
lead without a chemical analysis, we recommend the following
precautions when sanding any paint:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
NOTICE: These sanders are not to be used in
drywall applications.
NOTICE: Avoid overloading your sander. Overloading
will result in a considerable reduction in speed and finish
quality of your work. The unit may also become hot. In
this event, run sander at a no load condition for a minute
or two.
1. PERsOnAl sAFETY
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No children or pregnant women should enter the work
area where the paint sanding is being done until all
clean up is completed.
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A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons
entering the work area. The filter should be replaced
daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing.
See your local hardware store for the proper NIOSH-
approved dust mask.
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