
3CAT650HD 01/04/13
Operating Instructions • Warning Information • Parts Breakdown
AIR SUPPLY
Toolsofthisclassoperateonawiderangeofairpressures.Itis
recommendedthatairpressureofthesetoolsmeasures90PSI
atthetoolwhilerunningfree.Higherpressureanduncleanair
willshortentoollifebecauseoffasterwearandmaycreatea
hazardouscondition.
Waterintheairlinewillcausedamagetothetool.Draintheair
tankdaily.Cleantheairinletfilterscreenonatleastaweekly
schedule.Therecommendedhook-upprocedurecanbeviewed
inFigure1.
The air inlet, used for connecting air supply, has standard
1/4"NPTAmericanThread.
Linepressureshouldbeincreasedtocompensateforunusually
long air hoses (over 25 feet). Minimum hose diameter
shouldbe3/8"I.D.andfittingsshouldhavethesameinside
dimensions.
LUBRICATION AND
MAINTENANCE
Lubricatethetooldailywithagoodgradeofairtooloil.Ifno
airlineoilerisused,run1/2ounceofoilthroughthetool.The
oilcanbesquirtedintothetoolairinlet,orintothehoseatthe
nearestconnectiontotheairsupply,thenrunthetool.Arust
inhibitiveoilisacceptableforairtools.
OPERATION
Selectasuitableabrasivediscandmakesurethatitisfixed
securelytothepad.Connectasuitableairsupplyas
recommended.Theairinletusedforconnectingairsupply
hasstandard1/4"NPTthread.
Apply the sander lightly to the work for proper sanding.
Take great care when sanding around sharp edges and
surfaces to avoid the disc snagging, i.e. the disc may be
broughttoanabruptstoporconsiderablyslowedwhichwill
causethetoolto kick in the operator's hands. It isalways
recommendedtouse safely glasses and a breathingmask.
The sanding of certain materials may create a hazardous
dustwhichmayrequirespecialbreathingequipment.Check
beforeusingthetool.Evenifthemachinehasalownoise
level, the actual sanding process may cause a noise level
suchthatearprotectorswillberequired.
Iftherearesharpareasonthematerialbeingsanded,safety
glovesarerecommended.Donotcontinuetouseabrasive
discsthatarewornorclogged.Thiswillmakethesanding
process inefficient and the need to apply unnecessarily
highforcetothetool.Donotuseundersizedoroversized
sandingdiscs.Thediscshouldbenomorethat1/4"largerin
diameterthanthepadandnotsmallerthanthepad.Anair
regulator(14)is locatedonthesideofthe motorhousing
(1).Itcanbeusedtovarythevolumeofcompressedairfed
tothemotorwhichwillvarythespeedofthesander.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Other factors outside the tool may cause loss of power
or erratic action. Reduced compressor output, excessive
drain on the air line, moisture or restrictions in
air pipes or the use of hose connections of improper
size or poor conditions may reduce air supply. If
outsideconditionsareinorder,andthetoolstillperforms
erratically,disconnecttoolfromhoseandtaketooltoyour
nearestCornwellauthorizedservicecenter.
WARRANTY COVERAGE
CornwellQualityToolsCompany(“Cornwell”)warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipforaperiodofTWO(2)YEARS
fromthedateoforiginalretailpurchase.Subjecttotheconditionsandlimitationssetforthbelow,Cornwellwill,atitsoption,eitherrepairor
replaceanypartoftheproduct(s)thatprovesdefectivebyreasonofimproperworkmanshipormaterials.
This warranty does not cover any damage to this product that results from accident, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster, or any
unauthorized disassembly, repair, or modification. Repairs, disassembly and modification are only authorized to be made by Cornwell or a
CornwellAuthorizedWarrantyCenter.
WARRANTY SERVICE
Inordertohaveyourtoolrepaired,returnthetooltoanyCornwellAuthorizedWarrantyCenter,freightprepaid.Pleaseincludeacopyofyour
proofofpurchaseandabriefdescriptionoftheproblem.Thetoolwillbeinspectedandifanypartorpartsarefoundtobedefectiveinmaterial
orworkmanship,theywillberepairedfreeofcharge,andtherepairedtoolwillbereturnedtoyoufreightprepaid.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
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LIMITEDINDURATIONTOTHEDURATIONOFTHISWARRANTY.
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CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESBASEDUPONBREACHOFWARRANTY,BREACHOFCONTRACT,NEGLIGENCE,TORT,ORANYOTHERLEGALTHEORY.
SUCHDAMAGES INCLUDE,WITHOUT LIMITATION, EXPENSES,LOST REVENUES,LOST SAVINGS,LOST PROFITS,OR ANYOTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESARISINGFROMTHEPURCHASE,USEORINABILITYTOUSETHECORNWELLPRODUCT.
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warrantiesorconditions,sotheabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumay
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