5 Inch Orbital Palm Sander PALM SANDER Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use The Ironton 5 Inch Orbital Palm Sander has a rubber palm grip for comfortable operation and an orbital action for smooth, swirl-free finishes. The sander features an industrial fan-cooled motor with sealed bearings. Packaging Contents Sander Owner’s Manual Sand Paper Dust Bag Technical Specifications Property Rated Voltage NO Load Speed Paper Attachment Max. Accessory Diameter Specification 110V / 60Hz /2.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source.
the power switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative before using. Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Store the sander when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration.
0-6 6-10 10-12 12-16 25' 18 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 50' 16 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG 12 AWG 100' 150' 16 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG NOT RECOMMENDED When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.
Installing the Dust Bag 1. Slide the dust bag onto the back of the sander. Snap it in place using firm pressure. 2. The dust collection will only work if the sandpaper has holes that line up with the 8 dust collection holes in the backing pad. There are 4 other holes in the backing pad for the screws that attach the backing pad to the sander. Before Each Use ⚠WARNING ALWAYS check for damaged or worn out parts before using the sander. Broken parts will affect the sander’s operation.
After Each Use ⚠WARNING ALWAYS store idle tools when they are not in use. Store them in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children. Inspect tools for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use. Maintenance Maintain the sander by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your sander in good repair.
Failure Sander operates slowly. Possible Cause 1. Excess pressure applied to workpiece. Corrective Action 1. Decrease pressure and allow sander to do the work. 2. Power being reduced by long or small diameter extension cord. 2. Do not use an extension cord. If an extension cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter for its length and load. Performance decreases over time. Carbon brushes worn or damaged. Have a qualified technician replace brushes. Excessive noise or rattling.
Parts Diagram Page 12 of 15
Parts List Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Part Description Housing Brush Holder Support Brush Holder Carbon Brush Power Switch Cover Power Switch Stator Rubber Buffer Tapping Screw (ST3.9x19) Connector Tapping Screw (ST3.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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