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Instruction Double Insulated
manual Finishing Sander
MODEL 340
IMPORTANT
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 2 WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, · crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and · arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how oft
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 3 2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch ON invites accidents. 4. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool ON.
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS 1. Always disconnect the sander cord plug from the power circuit before changing abrasive sheets. 2. Sanding of lead-based paint is not recommended. Lead-based paint should only be removed by a professional. 3. Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials. Request, and follow, any safety information available from your
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage; young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead. This can
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 6 MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C. current only. Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating. CAUTION: Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not o
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 7 Naturally, in all sanding operations, best results will be obtained if you select the proper size and type of abrasives. Only garnet, aluminum oxide and silicon carbide are recommended for use with finishing sanders. Before starting to work, make sure you have the right abrasive for the material on which the sander is to be used. Make sure you use the correct size abrasive paper or cloth. Cut, do not tear, the abrasive sheets to size. ATTACHING STI
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 8 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 PAPER PUNCH A Paper Punch is provided with Model 340 Sander. The punch is used to make eight holes through the abrasive. These holes allow the sanding dust to be extracted directly through the pad. The punch can be mounted to a workbench or wall using four No. 8, flat head, screws (see Fig. 5). Use the punch as follows: Fig. 5 1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Install the abrasive to the sander as described in the ATTA
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 9 OPERATION TO START AND STOP SANDER 1. CAUTION: Make certain the switch is in the “OFF” position, and the power source is the same as that specified on the tool’s nameplate. 2. Connect the sander to the power source. 3. Lift sander off the work and hold it firmly when switching the motor “ON” and “OFF”. A 4. The switch button (A) Fig. 8, is labeled “ON” and “OFF”. Depress the “ON” end of the switch button to start motor. Depress the “OFF” end of the
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 10 A B A Fig. 11 Fig. 11A NOTE: A slight twisting action will ease removal and reassembly. Tap container lightly to remove compacted dust. DO NOT WASH CONTAINER. Dry compressed air may be used to blow out container. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while using compressed air. A B Fig. 12 ACCESSORY PADS Model 340 is supplied with a Standard Profile, PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) Pad. This pad and some special purpose pads are available to fit this mac
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 11 Fig. 13 USING THE SANDER SANDING PROCEDURE The normal weight of the machine is sufficient for efficient sanding. Do not put additional pressure on the machine. This would only slow down the speed of the pad, reducing the sanding efficiency and put an additional burden on the motor. In addition, it might cause the sander to jump on the work. Let the sander do the work. FINE FINISHING The action of the Porter-Cable Finishing Sander causes thousands
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 12 REMOVING PAINT AND VARNISH CAUTION: Read and follow all instructions in the ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL section of this manual. Your sander will do a good job of removing old paint and varnish if two precautions are taken. First, be sure to use a coarse, open coat abrasive to avoid the usual clogging of the abrasive surfaces. Second, keep the machine moving over new areas to avoid heating and softening the material being removed. Try
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 13 Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating voltage is present, return your tool to the service station for immediate service. SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations, including brush inspection and replace
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 14 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period. For repair or replacement return the complete tool or accessory, transportatio
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900008 - 04-29-02.qxd 5/23/02 2:17 PM Page 44 PORTER-CABLE DELTA SERVICE CENTERS (CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE DELTA) (CENTRE DE SERVICE PORTER-CABLE DELTA) Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable Delta Power Tools are Available at These Locations (Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable Delta) (Locations où vous trouverez les pièces de rechange nécessaires ainsi qu’un service d’entretien) ARIZONA ILLINOIS MISSOUR
