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Instruction Double Insulated
manual 7" Disc Sander
7" Polisher
MODEL 7401
7" Polisher
MODEL 7402
7" Disc Sander
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following: 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-
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 3 8. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Loose clothing, draw strings and jewelry can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 9. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety glasses or goggles while operating power tools. Also face or dust mask if operation creates dust. All persons in the area where power tools are being operated s
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DISC SANDERS & POLISHERS 1. ALWAYS disconnect the cord plug from the power circuit before changing abrasive discs, pile fabric pad or lamb’s wool buff. 2. KEEP machine away from body while it is running. 3. MAKE SURE switch is in the “OFF” position before connecting tool to power circuit. 4. NEVER use the spindle lock pin to stop the spindle from rotating. 5. MAKE SURE that discs, pads, etc., are in good condition, free
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 5 the United States Bureau of Mines. These masks and replaceable filters are readily available at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep the masks from sealing properly. Change filters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE. 7. KEEP FOOD AND DRINK out of the work area. Wash hands, arms, and face and rinse mouth before eating or drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area. 8. CLEAN UP A
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 6 THE BASIC MACHINES AUXILIARY HANDLE An Auxiliary Handle is supplied with this tool and can be mounted on either side of the gear housing. This handle should be used to give complete control of the machine. Assemble handle to machine as follows: 1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Slide one of the washers (F) and then the hex spacer (B) onto the bolt (See Fig. 1). 3. Place collar (C) over the hex spacer and position the bolt assembly t
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 7 12 34 Fig. 3 SWITCH A trigger switch (A) Fig. 4, with lock button (B) Fig. 4, is conveniently located in the machine handle. To start machine, depress switch trigger. To stop machine, release trigger. If it is desired to keep machine running without holding finger on trigger, depress trigger, push in on switch locking button in left side of handle, and while holding button in, release trigger. To release locking button, depress trigger and release.
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 8 SPINDLE LOCK A spindle lock (A) Fig. 5 is located on the right side of the gear case. To Operate: Depress spindle lock pin with thumb B while rotating spindle (B) BY HAND until pin engages and stops spindle rotation. CAUTION: Do not depress A spindle lock while tool is running. Fig. 5 THE DISC SANDER TO INSTALL SANDING DISC The Porter-Cable sander has a wrenchless type backup pad and locknut. No wrenches are required to install or remove sanding di
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 9 USING DISC SANDER 1. CAUTION: Secure work to prevent it from moving during the sanding operation. Friction between the sanding disc and work will try to spin work away from sander and may cause bodily injury. 2. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses and dust mask. 3. Hold sander firmly by the rear and auxiliary handles, making sure sanding disc is clear of work and foreign objects. Start sander and lower at an angle 1 so that approximately 1" to 1 /4" of th
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 10 C A D B Fig. 8 A Spindle Lock Pin B Spindle C Back-up Pad D Buffing Pad 4. TO REMOVE: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE, grasp edge of the buffing pad (or compounding pad) and “peel” away from back- up pad, engage spindle lock pin and rotate back-up pad counterclockwise to remove. USING POLISHER 1. If item to be polished is light enough to be moved by the rotating polishing pad, it should be securely anchored to prevent possible bodily injury.
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 11 MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with compressed air. Remove buildup of grime resulting from working with green or sappy woods. All plastic parts should be cleaned with soft cloths. NOTE: Never use solvents to clean plastic parts. Plastics can be easily damaged by such solvents. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while using compressed air. FAILURE TO START Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs o
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 12 ACCESSORIES The testing of this tool has been accomplished with the use of the following accessories ONLY. For safest operation, it is recommended that ONLY these accessories be used with this product. WARNING: Since accessories other than those listed have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. FOR DISC SANDER ONLY 55741 7" Abrasive Back-Up Kit 55747 Replacement Abrasive Retaining Nut FOR POLISHER ONLY
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892459 - 11-30-00.QXD 2/25/02 8:23 AM Page 40 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-CableDelta) (Locations où vous trouverez les pièces de rechange nécessaires ainsi qu’un service d’entretien) MINNESOTA OREGON ARIZONA G
