User Manual

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Rotate the change knob counterclockwise for random
orbit with forced rotation mode.
Random orbit mode
►Fig.5: 1. Change knob
Random orbit mode is orbital action with free rotation of
thepadfornesanding.
Rotate the change knob clockwise for random orbit
mode.
Typical applications for sanding and
polishing
Sanding
Material Use Mode selection Speed
control
setting
Pad
Random
orbit
with
forced
rotation
Random
Paintwork Sanding - 1 - 3 Soft
Repairs
(scratches,
rust spots)
2 - 3 Hard
Rough
paint
stripping
- 4 - 5 Soft
Plastics Soft
plastics
(PVC/
ABS)
1 - 3 Super
soft/
Soft
Hard
plastics
(FRP)
- 1 - 3 Soft/
Hard
Woods
Softwood - 1 - 3 Super
soft/
Soft
Hardwood 3 - 5 Soft
Veneers -
1 - 2 Super
Soft
Metals Non-
ferrous
metal
(alumi-
num,
copper)
1 - 3 Soft
Steel
- 3 - 5 Soft/
Hard
Steel,
rust
removal
- 4 - 5 Super
Soft
Hard
metal
(stain-
less
steel)
- 4 - 5 Soft
Polishing
Use Mode
selection
Speed con-
trol setting
Pad
Applying wax Random orbit
with forced
rotation
2 - 4 Sponge pad
Removing
wax
Random orbit
with forced
rotation
4 - 5 Felt pad
Polishing Random orbit
with forced
rotation
4 - 5 Wool pad
The above information is intended only as a guide. In
each case, the most appropriate sanding disc grain
should be determined by preliminary trials.
Protector
►Fig.6: 1. Protector
The protector prevents the pad, the tool housing and
the wall from being damaged when working near a wall.
Always use the protector when working.
To install the protector, align the tongue of the protector
with the groove, and push in the protector.
To remove the protector, pull the protector forward.
►Fig.7: 1. Protector 2. Groove
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing side grip
►Fig.8: 1. Side grip
Screw the side grip on the tool securely.
The side grip can be installed on either side of the tool.
Installing or removing abrasive disc
CAUTION: Always use hook-and-loop system
abrasive discs. Never use pressure-sensitive
abrasive discs.
►Fig.9: 1. Abrasive disc
To install the abrasive disc or the hook-and-loop type
pad(optionalaccessory),rstremovealldirtandfor-
eign matter from the pad.
Then attach the abrasive disc to the pad, using the
hook-and-loop system of the abrasive disc and the pad.
Be careful to align the holes in the abrasive disc with
those in the pad.
Toremovethediscfromthepad,justpullupfromits
edge.