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4. Continuously move the tool in a forward and back motion to avoid

creating gouges in the work surface.

5. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool off. Allow

the tool to stop rotating before setting it down.

Mounting and Using Sanding

Backing Pads

Sanding pads and sanding discs must be rated above minimum

accessory speed as shown on tool. Recommended sanding

backing pads and sanding discs are available at extra cost from

EWALT service centers and DEWALT dealers.

NOTE: Guard may be removed for sanding applications with backing

pads and sanding discs. Sanding flap discs are considered grinding

wheels by ANSI standards and require the use of a guard. (See

Mounting and Using Depressed Center Grinding Wheels and

Sanding Flap Discs).

MOUNTING SANDING BACKING PADS (FIG. 11)

CAUTION: Proper guard must be re-installed for grinding wheel,

sanding flap disc, wire brush, or wire wheel applications after sanding

applications are complete.

1. Place or appropriately thread rubber

FIG. 11

backing pad (M) down to soft mount.

2. Place the sanding disc (N) on the rubber

backing pad (M).

3. While depressing spindle lock, thread

clamp nut (O) on spindle, piloting the

raised hub on the clamp nut into the

center of san ding disc and backing pad.

4. Tighten the clamp nut with the proper

wrench.

5. To remove the wheel, reverse the above

procedure.

USING SANDING BACKING PADS (FIG. 12)

Choose the proper grit sandpaper for your application. Sandpaper

is available in various grits. Coarse grits yield faster material re moval

rates and a rougher finish. Finer grits yield slower material removal

and a smoother finish.

Begin with coarser grit discs for fast, rough material removal. Move to

a medium grit paper and finish with a fine grit disc for optimal finish.

Coarse 16–30 grit

Medium 36–80 grit

Fine Finishing 100–120 grit

Very Fine Finishing 150–180 grit

1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to work

surface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to work surface, allowing tool to operate

at high speed.

3. Maintain a 5˚ to 15˚ angle between the

5˚–15˚

FIG. 12

tool and work surface. The san ding

disc should contact approximately one

inch of work surface.

4. Move the tool constantly in a straight line to prevent burning and

swirling of work surface. Allowing the tool to rest on the work

surface without moving, or moving the tool in a circular motion

causes burning and swirling marks on the work surface.

5. Remove the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off.

Allow the tool to stop rotating before setting it down.

Mounting and Using Wire Brushes

and Wire Wheels

Wire brushes and wire wheels must be rated above minimum

accessory speed as shown on tool. Use only wire brushes and

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