ATD AIR ATD-2181 User manual

ATD-2181
Straight Line Sander
Owner’s Manual
ATD2181_rev_0820Made in China to ATD Tools, Inc. Specifications
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES
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WARRANTY
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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