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Instruction
Drywall Sander
manual
MODEL 7800
MODEL 7801
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:12 AM 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 often
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:12 AM 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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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:12 AM Page 4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DRYWALL SANDER 1. USE A RESPIRATOR approved by NIOSH for “Dust and Mist”. Ventilate work area and/or use a dust collector. Continued and prolonged exposure to high concentrations of airborne dust may affect the respiratory system function. 2. MAINTAIN FIRM FOOTING AND BALANCE. Use appropriate scaffolding. Do not overreach. 3. SANDING OF LEAD-BASED PAINT IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Lead based paint should only be removed by a prof
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:12 AM Page 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identical replacement parts. 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
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:12 AM Page 6 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 b
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:12 AM Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Porter-Cable Drywall Sander is designed for sanding walls and ceilings made of drywall or plaster. The Sander provides a superior finish, and is faster than conventional finishing methods for both new construction and renovation work. Clean-up time for Model 7800 is minimized by the use of an external vacuum cleaner attached to the sander. ABRASIVE DISC SELECTION The Drywall Sander is shipped with a
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:12 AM Page 8 INSTALLATION 1. Install the special drywall dust bag into your vacuum cleaner, following the instructions supplied with the vacuum cleaner. If this dust bag does not fit your vacuum cleaner correctly, purchase and install a suitable filter bag that is rated for drywall dust. CAUTION: Failure to use a dust bag rated for drywall dust will increase the level of airborne dust particles in the work area. Continued and prolonged exposure to high concentra
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:12 AM Page 9 TO START AND STOP DRYWALL SANDER Be certain that the power circuit voltage is the same as that shown on the specification plate of the tool, and that the switch is OFF. Connect the tool to the power circuit. The Drywall Sander is equipped with a “rocker” type switch (A) Fig. 4. The top end of the switch button is labeled “OFF”, and the bottom end of the button is labeled “ON”. To start the Sander, press the bottom (ON) end of the switch. To stop the
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:12 AM Page 10 TO REPLACE SKIRT (1) Remove abrasive pad (see ABRASIVE PAD REPLACEMENT). (2) Use phillips screwdriver to remove the six retaining screws (B) Fig. 5. (3) Lift the skirt out of housing. (4) Position new skirt to housing and install the six retaining screws. (5) Replace the abrasive pad. SANDING DRYWALL The Drywall Sander has a unique articulating sanding head. the head can swivel in multiple directions, allowing the abrasive pad to conform to the wor
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:13 AM Page 11 Keep the Sander in constant motion while the abrasive pad is in contact with the work surface. Use a steady, sweeping motion. Stopping the Sander on the work, or moving the Sander erratically can cause unacceptable swirl marks and unevenness in the work surface. NOTE: Do not allow rotating abrasive pad to contact sharp protrusions. Contact with protruding objects (nails, screws, electrical boxes, etc.), can severely damage the abrasive pad. ABRASIV
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:13 AM Page 12 Fig. 10 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Keep the Drywall Sander dry during transport and storage. Do not allow anything to press against the abrasive pad. The pad might deform, causing it to sand unevenly. If the pad cannot be protected during transport or storage: remove the abrasive pad and store it separately. MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft da
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:13 AM Page 13 BRUSH INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and replacement on this tool should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE/DELTA FACTORY SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricate with fre
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:13 AM 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, transportati
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904374- 06-26-02.qxd 7/11/02 8:13 AM 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 MINNESOT
