Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 121 Porter-Cable
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Oscillating Spindle Sander Instruction manual The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference. Model No. __________________________________ Type _______________________________________ Serial No.
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.
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.
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS 1 . Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the sanding tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
n 0 ........................ no load ........................ alternating or direct current ........................ Class II Construction ........................ splash-proof construction ........................ watertight construction …/min ....
6 9. AT THE END OF EACH WORK SESSION put the paint chips and debris in a double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties and dispose of properly. 10. REMOVE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING and work shoes in the work area to avoid carrying dust into the rest of the dwelling.
INST ALLING THE QUICK RELEASE DR UM SYSTEM CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. The quick release drum system is easy to assemble and convenient to use. Fig. 1. Note: When installing a 1 / 2 " sanding sleeve onto the shaft, do not use the rubber drum (B) or washers (A) Fig.
8 V ARIABLE SPEED CONTROL The Model 121 Oscillating Sander is equipped with a variable speed control dial (B) Fig. 4. The variable speed control can be set on 1-6. The speed ranges from 2400-3600 RPM, setting 1 is the slowest at 2400 RPM, and setting 6 is the fastest at 3600 RPM.
9 NOTE: Check guide adjustment after changing sanding drums. EDGE GUIDE OPERA TION When using the edge guide always start sanding from an edge, so that even sanding will be produced. Start with the front feed guide against the material to be sanded and gradually feed the tool into the surface to be sanded.
10 SER VICE AND REP AIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations, including brush inspection and replacement, should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER.
The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE .
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