Accessories - Porter Cable 352VS Manuel D'instructions

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To avoid severe abrasion, ALWAYS keep fingers away from the moving belt and areas
where the belt enters the housing.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE ABRASIVE BELT
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
Severe laceration hazard. If installed backwards, unidirectional sanding belts may not track
properly and may overhang the housing, possibly causing severe lacerations.
1. Place the sander on its left side.
2. Pull the lever (A) Fig. 1 out toward the front of the machine to retract the idler pulley (B) and release
the tension on the abrasive belt.
3. Remove the old belt.
4. Install the new belt with the arrow (printed on the inside of the belt) on the top and pointing
TOWARD the idler pulley.
NOTE: Some sanding belts are bi-directional. These belts will not have arrows printed on them. They
can be installed to run in either direction.
5. Engage the front pulley by pushing the lever (A) Fig. 1 back to its original position.
TO START AND STOP THE BELT SANDER
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the sander is not resting on the workpiece when the
switch is turned on.
To reduce the risk of injury, check to see that the belt guard (G) Fig. 3 is in place, secured,
and working correctly.
1. Be certain that the the switch is off and the power circuit voltage is the same as the voltage
shown on the specification plate. Connect the machine to the power circuit.
2. Squeeze the trigger (A) Fig. 2 to start the motor. Release the trigger to stop the motor.
3. To allow the motor to run without constantly holding the trigger, press the trigger switch (A), push
and hold the lock button (B) Fig. 2 while releasing the trigger switch.
4. To release the lock button, squeeze the trigger and release.
VARIABLE SPEED
Model 352VS has a Variable Speed Control. The operating speed is adjustable between 850 SFM
(surface feet per minute) and 1300 SFM.
The speed is adjusted by turning the thumbwheel, (C) Fig. 2. The first position provides the slowest
operating speed (850 SFM) while position 6 is the fastest (1300 SFM). The speed can be changed either
when the motor is running or is stopped.
TRACKING THE ABRASIVE BELT
Severe laceration hazard. Properly adjust the tracking of the belt to avoid it overhanging the
housing. A running belt overhanging the housing can cause severe lacerations.
Make sure the trigger switch is "OFF" before connecting the tool to power source.
To prevent excessive wear on both the sander and belt, NEVER allow the abrasive belt to rub on the
sander frame. To make sure that the belt is tracking correctly, do the following:
1. Turn the tool over. Hold the rear handle with the left hand so that the ring finger and the little finger
rest on trigger (Fig. 3).
2. Squeeze the trigger to start the motor.
3. Turn the belt aligning screw (A) in either direction until the edge of the belt is even with the outer
edge of the rear rubber-covered pulley. The edge of the belt will extend beyond the edge of the
front pulley.
4. Release the trigger to stop the motor. Allow the tool to come to a COMPLETE STOP before turning
it over and putting it down.
DUST COLLECTION
To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
Empty dust collection system frequently, especially when sanding resin-coated surfaces
such as polyurethane, varnish, shellac, etc. Dispose of coated dust particles according to the fi nish
manufacturer's guidelines, or place in a metal can with a tight fi tting metal lid. Remove coated dust
particles from the premises daily. The accumulation of fi ne sanding dust particles may self ignite and
cause fi re.
Shock hazard. The use of a vacuum hose and vacuum adapter with the belt sander may
generate static electricity that could result in startling static discharge.
Fire hazard. Do not use a dust collection device when sanding metal. Doing so creates a fire
hazard, which may cause serious personal injury and/or damage to the tool.
Do not operate the tool without a dust bag.
To install the dust bag depress the spring clips (A) Fig. 4 of the dust bag (B) and clip the dust bag
over the rib of the dust spout (C). For the most efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it is
approximately half full. Squeeze the spring clip and pull dust bag off vacuum housing, unzip the rear of
the bag, and shake out the dust. Every so often, turn the bag inside out and brush the accumulated
dust from the inside.
GENERAL SANDING
Secure the work and maintain a firm grip on the sander. Friction between the sanding
belt and the work will tend to move the work backward and the sander forward.
ALWAYS be sure the switch is OFF before connecting the tool to power source.
1. Hold the sander off the work before starting the motor.
2. Lower the sander to the work, touching the rear part of the belt first. Level the machine when
moving it forward.
3. Guide the machine over the work in overlapping strokes. Allow the sander to do the work.
4. Avoid applying excessive pressure. The weight of the machine is usually sufficient for a fast
smooth finish. A slight increase in pressure may speed removal of material, but too much
pressure will slow the motor and decrease removal.
5. Work back and forth over a fairly wide area to obtain an even surface.
6. Do not let the tool tilt. The edge of the belt can make a deep cuts into the surface.
7. Do not pause in any one spot during the sanding operation. The belt will eat into the work and
make the surface uneven.
8. Lift the tool from the work before turning the motor off.
9. Always be sure that the motor has completely stopped before putting the tool down.
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 Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
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To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing
and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause
injury.
REPAIRS
For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers, or call the
Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
CLEANING
Periodically blowing dust and chips out of the motor housing using clean, dry compressed
air is a suggested maintenance procedure. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS wear
ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air.
When cleaning, use only mild soap and a damp cloth on plastic parts. Many household
cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage plastic. Also, do not use gasoline, turpentine,
lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids or similar products which may seriously damage plastic parts.
NEVER let any liquid get inside the tool; NEVER immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
FAILURE TO START
Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the
outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.
LUBRICATION
This tool has been lubricated with a suffi cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is necessary.
BRUSH INSPECTION (If applicable)
For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and replacement on this tool should
ONLY be performed by a PORTER-CABLE FACTORY SERVICE CENTER OR PORTER-CABLE AUTHORIZED
WARRANTY SERVICE CENTER.
At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service
center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have
worn parts replaced and lubricated with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for
performance.
Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of
your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating
voltage is present, return your tool to the service station for immediate service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our website at servicenet.porter-
cable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable
Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about Porter-Ca-
ble, its factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit our website at www.porter-cable.
com or call our Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175. All repairs made by our service centers are fully
guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted
by others.
You can also write to us for information at PORTER-CABLE, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson, Tennessee
38305 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on the nameplate of your
tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).
A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or a Porter-Cable
Authorized Warranty Service Center. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the
name of your nearest supplier.
Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-Cable have not been tested with this
product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Porter-Cable recommended
accessories should be used with this product.
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
PORTER-CABLE will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three
years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool
abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.porter-cable.
com or call (888) 848-5175. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where
repairs have been made or attempted by others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, PORTER-CABLE tools are covered by our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE: PORTER-CABLE will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by
normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your
PORTER-CABLE Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the
date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in
Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local com-
pany or see website for warranty information.
To register your tool for warranty service visit our website at www.porter-cable.com.
WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT
If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call (888) 848-5175 for a free replacement.
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