ITEM #0078914 6 IN. PALM SANDER VAC/NON-VAC MODEL #SGY-AIR142TZ Français p. 17 Español p. 33 ® KOBALT and the K Design®are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, please call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST, Monday – Friday.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Compressor Requirements .................................................................................. 2 Product Specifications .......................... .............................................................. 3 Safety Information ............................................................................................... 3 Package Contents ...............................................................................................10 Preparation ..........................
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS COMPONENT SANDING PAD FREE SPEED AVERAGE AIR CONSUMPTION AIR INLET AIR HOSE WORKING PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS 6 IN. 10,000 RPM +/- 10% 6.4 CFM 1/4 IN. NPT 3/8 IN. 90 PSI SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or maintain this product. If you have any questions, please call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST, Monday – Friday.
SAFETY INFORMATION WA R N I N G RISK OF EYE OR HEAD INJURY WHAT COULD HAPPEN This air-powered tool is capable of propelling materials such as fasteners, metal chips, sawdust and other debris at high speed which could result in serious injury. HOW TO PREVENT IT Always wear ANSI approved Z87.1 safety glasses with side shields. Never leave a pressurized tool unattended. Disconnect tool from air supply when tool is not in use or when changing accessories to prevent accidental operation.
SA FETY INFORMATION WA R N I N G RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION WHAT COULD HAPPEN Continued from previous page. HOW TO PREVENT IT Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide or other bottled gasses as a power source for air tools. Use only clean, dry air at the specified pressure. Wiping or cleaning rags and other flammable waste materials that may have been used on the tool must be placed in a tightly closed metal container, and disposed of in a proper manner.
SAFETY INFORMATION WA R N I N G RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WHAT COULD HAPPEN This tool is NOT electrically insulated. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and can result in electrical shock, electrocution injury or death. Air tool accessories such as impact sockets or drills that come into contact with hidden electrical wiring could cause electrocution or death. HOW TO PREVENT IT Never use air tools where they may come in contact with energized electrical wiring.
SAFETY INFORMATION WA R N I N G RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY WHAT COULD HAPPEN Wrenches and adjusting keys that are left attached to a rotating part of the tool may fly off and increase the risk of personal injury. HOW TO PREVENT IT Always remove and secure adjusting keys and wrenches before operating the tool. DO NOT use inflator nozzles for duster applications. Do not use inflator nozzles for any use other than the one intended.
SA FETY INFORMATION WA R N I N G RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY WHAT COULD HAPPEN Continued from previous page. HOW TO PREVENT IT Keep proper footing at all times when handling tools. Slipping, tripping and/or falling are major causes of serious injury and or death. Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from oil/grease. Be aware of excess air hose, electrical power sources and other obstacles or hazards in the work area. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
SA FETY INFORMATION WA R N I N G RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Continued from previous page. Always follow assembly, operation, maintenance and repair instructions. Improperly maintained tools and accessories can cause serious injury. Maintain the tool and accessories with care. Do not abuse hoses or connectors. Keep hoses away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
PACKAGE CONTENTS E A G H C I D F B PART A B C D E F G H I QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 1 6 in. Palm Sander 1 Sanding Pad 1 Crank Shaft 1 Air Regulator Knob 1 Trigger 1 Air Inlet 1 Vacuum Adapter 1 Revolving Tube Attachment Protective Cap 1 AA HARDWARE CONTENTS AA Wrench 1 PREPARATION Before assembling this tool, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the tool.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS To remove palm sander from packaging, slip the large end of the wrench (AA) between the sander and sanding pad and secure the crank shaft as shown in Fig. 3. Using the wrench to hold the crank shaft so it can’t spin, turn the sanding pad counterclockwise. 1 1. Remove plastic air inlet protective cap from air inlet (F) as shown in Fig. 1. 2. Prepare a 1/4 in. male plug (not included) by applying sealant tape (not included) to the threading, wrapping clockwise.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Mount sandpaper (not provided) onto the sanding pad following the appropriate instructions. 4 WA R N I N G Use only sandpaper with an RPM rating equal to or greater than the tool itself. Always make sure all attachments are properly mounted and secure before using the tool. Loose attachments can break or fly off, causing serious injury to the operator or bystanders in the work area. Always follow all manufacturers’ specifications for proper attachment and use. 5.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. The palm sander includes a regulator to adjust the tool speed. Tool speed is adjusted by the air regulator knob (D) rolling the knob backwards (faster) or forwards (slower) as shown in Fig. 2. Minimum tool speed is indicated when the knob indicator is fully forward. Maximum tool speed is indicated when the knob indicator is fully backward. 2. To sand a workpiece, first ensure that tool speed is set to the slowest setting.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ALWAYS DISCONNECT TOOL FROM THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE TOOL. Always make sure the tool is properly lubricated during operation. Proper lubrication is shown in this instruction manual. An in-line oiler (not included) is recommended to help increase tool life and keep the tool properly lubricated. The in-line oiler should be regularly checked and filled with air tool oil as needed.
TROUBLESHOOTING If the tool runs slowly or will not operate, check these possible problems and take the required corrective action: POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION Flush the tool with air-tool oil or gum solvent. Grit or gum in tool. No oil in tool. Lubricate the tool. Adjust the regulator on the tool to the maximum setting. Low air pressure. Adjust the compressor regulator to tool maximum of 90 PSI.
EXPLODED VIEWS Part No. 1 2 3 4 C 6 7 8 9 10 11 B 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Description O-ring Lock ring Washer Semi-round key Crank shaft Bearing Balance seat Bearing shield Bearing seal Snap ring Pad cover Sanding pad Front plate Pin Cylinder Pin Rotor blade Rotor Rear plate Bearin g Washer Screw Set Ring Qty. 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 2 1 1 1 Part No. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 D 35 36 37 F 39 40 E G 39 H 45 AA ® KOBALT and the K Design®are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.
