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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
Sanding metal surfaces.
Preliminary sanding of metal surfaces before painting, rust removal, removing old paint
before repainting.
Finishing woodwork, correcting projections of timbers from joints or assemblies.
Preliminary sanding of wood surfaces before applying paint.
PRIOR TO OPERATION
1. Power source
Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms to the power source requirements
specified on the product nameplate.
2. Power switch
Ensure that the switch is in the OFF position. If the plug is connected to a receptacle
while the switch is in the ON position, the power tool will start operating immediately
and can cause serious injury.
3. Extension cord
When the work area is far away from the power source, use an extension cord of
sufficient thickness and rated capacity. The extension cord should be kept as short as
practicable.
WARNING:
4. Check the receptacle.
If the receptacle only loosely accepts the plug, the receptacle must be repaired. Contact
a licensed electrician to make appropriate repairs.
If such a fautly receptacle is used, it may cause overheating, resulting in a serious hazard.
5. Check your working environment.
Ensure the following before operation;
No flammable gas, liquid, or object at worksite.
Grinding thin steel sheet may cause a high booming sound.
In this case, place a rubber mat under the workpiece.
Take appropriate noise preventive measures to prevent adverse affects on the
environment by electrical noise.
Clear the area of children or unauthorized personnel.
6. Check mounting of the sanding disc.
Check that sanding disc is mounted under the specified condition and is firmly clamped.
For details, refer to the item "SANDING DISC ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY".
7. Fixing the side handle.
Screw the side handle into the housing.
8. Check the lock lever.
Make sure that the lock lever is disengaged by pushing the lock lever two or three
times before turning on the disc sander (Fig. 4).
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Damaged cord must be replaced or repaired.