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Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. I)
WARNING: Ensure the tool/appliance is in the off
position before inserting the battery pack.
nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
1. To install the battery pack
the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle
and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly
seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery pack release button
battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into
the charger as described in the charger section of
this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. L)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
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and one hand on the side handle
LED Worklight (Fig. A, P)
CAUTION: Do not stare into the LED worklight.
Serious eye injury could result.
The rotatable LED worklight
levels through an angle of 60 °. When the tool is activated
by depressing the variable speed trigger
LED worklight will automatically turn on. The rotatable LED
worklight will turn off 20 seconds after the variable speed
trigger has been released.
nOTE: Be careful not to scratch the lens of the worklight as
loss of illumination may occur. Use a dry cloth to wipe dirt off
the lens of the worklight.
Variable Speed Dial (Fig. Q)
The variable speed dial
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the tool to the workpiece material.
The tool speed can be adjusted between 1 to 7.
Use a low speed setting when using a fine grit, when
working with plastics or ceramics and when removing
painted or varnished surfaces.
Use a high speed setting when using a coarse grit and when
removing a lot of material.
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Set the variable speed dial
Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
CAUTION: DO NOT pull the variable speed trigger hard
without first unlocking the tool. Refer to the lock-off
Button section. This can cause a breakage to the
variable speed trigger.
1. To start the tool, pull the variable speed trigger
2. To turn the tool off, release the variable speed trigger.
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into the tool handle, align
and firmly pull the
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.
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can be adjusted at three
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, the rotatable
allows you to adapt the speed of
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to the required setting.
Lock‑off Button (Fig. K)
WARNING: To prevent accidental start‑up, this tool is
equipped with a lock‑off button.
1. To lock the tool, depress the lock‑off button
locked position. When the lock‑off button is in the
locked position, the tool is locked and the variable speed
trigger
2. To unlock the tool, depress the lock‑off button
unlocked position.
nOTE: The tool is locked and the speed trigger can't be
pulled while the arm is being pivoted to the storage position
(beyond 102 °).
Special Applications (Fig. A, V–Z)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury,
avoid sanding ignitable materials such as aluminum
and magnesium.
WARNING! DO NOT allow bystanders in front of the
tool while in operation as there may be a risk of the
sanding belt breaking and dislodging from the arm.
Straight Arm (Fig. V–Y)
Use the straight arm
and slotting. Work should always be performed within range
(A) of the front pulley
platen
, as shown on the straight arm (Fig. V).
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Refer to area C of the straight arm (Fig. W) for sanding in
confined areas.
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Refer to areas D and E of the straight arm (Fig. X, Y) for
general sanding.
Offset Arm (Fig. Z)
Where supplied
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Use the offset arm
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Refer to area F (Fig. Z) of the offset arm for sanding a
curved surface.
Hints for Optimum Use
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Always hold the tool with both hands.
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Do not exert too much pressure on the tool.
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For best belt life, sand only with the bottom side of belt.
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Do not exert much force in line with the arm.
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Regularly check the condition of the sanding belt
Replace when necessary.
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Always sand with the grain of the wood.
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When sanding new layers of paint before applying
another layer, use extra fine grit.
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Consult your retailer for more information on
available accessories.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
.
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accidental start‑up can cause injury.
cannot be pulled.
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for general use, sanding, deburring,
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(Fig. V) or within range (B) of the
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for sanding curved surfaces.
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to the
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3
to the
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.