Genesis GPS2303 User manual

1/4 Sheet Palm Sander
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GPS2303
Operator’s Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual del Operario

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1/4 Sheet Palm Sander
Operator’s Manual GPS2303
1/4 Sheet Palm Sander 1.5A
Operator’s Manual
Specifications:
• Model:  GPS2303
• Input:  120V~60Hz,1.5Amps
• NoLoadSpeed: 10,000OPM
• PadSize:  4-1/4"x4"(110mmx100mm)
• DustCollection Throughpad
Includes:Dustcollectionbag,Paperpunchplate,andSandpaperassortment
 WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future
reference.
Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665
WARNING:TheOperationofanypowertoolcanresultinforeign
objectsbeingthrownintoyoureyes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.
Beforebeginningtooloperation,alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafetyglasses
withsideshieldsandafullfaceshieldwhenneeded.WerecommendWide
VisionSafetyMaskforuseovereyeglassesorstandardsafetyglasseswith
sideshields.AlwaysweareyeprotectionwhichismarkedtocomplywithANSI
Z87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 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 you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WEARYOUR
FORESIGHTISBETTER
THANNOSIGHT
SAFETYGLASSES

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 WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY:
• Keep your work area clean and well lit.Clutteredbenchesanddarkareasinvite
accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,suchasinthe
presenceofammableliquids,gases,ordust.Powertoolscreatesparkswhichmayignitethedust
orfumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power
tool.Distractionscancauseyoutolosecontrol.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Nevermodifythepluginanyway.Donot
useanyadapterplugsinanyearthed(grounded)powertools.Doubleinsulatedtoolsareequipped
withapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother).Thisplugwilltinapolarizedoutletonly
oneway.Iftheplugdoesnottfullyintheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoesnott,contact
aqualiedelectriciantoinstallapolarizedoutlet.Donotchangethepluginanyway.Double
insulationeliminatestheneedforthethreewiregroundedpowercordandgroundedpowersupply
system.
•Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.Waterenteringapower
toolwillincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
•Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgroundedsurfacessuchaspipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Thereisanincreasedriskofelectricshockif
yourbodyisgrounded.
•Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordforcarrying,pullingorunpluggingthepower
tool.Keepcordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesormovingparts.Damagedcordsincreasetherisk
ofelectricshock.
•Whenoperatingapowertooloutside,useanextensioncordsuitable
for outdoor use. Thesecordsareratedforoutdooruseandreducetheriskofelectricshock.
•DonotuseAConlyratedtoolswithaDCpowersupply.Whilethetoolmay
appeartowork.TheelectricalcomponentsoftheACratedtoolarelikelytofailandrateahazardto
theoperator.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.
Donotusetoolwhiletiredorundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication.Amomentof
inattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
•Usesafetyequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection.Safetyequipmentsuchasdust
mask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhat,orhearingprotectionforappropriateconditionswillreduce
personalinjuries.
•Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.Keepyourhair,clothingandgloves
awayfrommovingparts.Looseclothes,jewelryorlonghaircanbecaughtinmovingparts.Air
ventsmaycovermovingpartsandshouldbeavoided.

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•Avoidaccidentalstarting.Ensuretheswitchisintheoffpositionbeforepluggingin.
Carryingpowertoolwithyourngerontheswitchorplugginginpowertoolsthathavetheswitch
oninvitesaccidents.
•Removeanyadjustingkeysorwrenchesbeforeturningthepower
tool on. Awrenchorkeythatisleftattachedtoarotatingpartofthetoolmayresultinpersonal
injury.
•Donotoverreach.Maintainproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.Lossofbalancecan
causeaninjuryinanunexpectedsituation.
•Ifdevicesareprovidedforconnectionofdustextractionand
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Useofthesedevicescanreducedustrelatedhazards.
•Donotusealadderorunstablesupport.Stablefootingonasolidsurfaceenables
bettercontrolofthetoolinunexpectedsituations.
•Keeptoolhandlesdry,cleanandfreefromoilandgrease.Slipperyhandles
cannotsafelycontrolthetool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Secure the work piece. Useclamporotherpracticalwaytoholdtheworkpiecetoa
stableplatform.Holdingtheworkpiecebyhandoragainstyourbodyisunstableandmayleadto
lossofcontrol.
•Donotforcethepowertool.Thetoolwillperformthejobbetterandsaferatthefeed
rateforwhichitisdesigned.Forcingthetoolcouldpossiblydamagethetoolandmayresultin
personalinjury.
•Usethecorrectpowertoolforthejob.Don’tforcethetoolorattachmenttodoa
jobforwhichitisnotdesigned.
•Donotusetoolifswitchdoesnotturnitonoroff.Anytoolthatcannotbe
controlledwiththeswitchisdangerousandmustberepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
center.
•Turnpowertooloff,anddisconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/or
batterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemakinganyadjustments,changingtheaccessories,or
storingthetools. Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskofanaccidentalstartupwhich
maycausepersonalinjury.
•Storeidletooloutofreachofchildrenandotherinexperienced
persons. Itisdangerousinthehandofuntrainedusers.
•Maintainpowertoolswithcare.Checkforproperalignmentandbindingofmoving
parts,componentbreaks,andanyotherconditionsthatmayaffectthetool’soperation.Aguard
oranyotherpartthatisdamagedmustbeproperlyrepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
centertoavoidriskofpersonalinjury.
•Userecommendedaccessories.Usingaccessoriesandattachmentsnot
recommendedbythemanufacturerorintendedforuseonthistypetoolmaycausedamageto
thetoolorresultinpersonalinjurytotheuser.Consulttheoperator’smanualforrecommended
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•Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharp
cuttingedgesarelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.
•Feedtheworkpieceinthecorrectdirectionandspeed.Feedthework
pieceintoablade,cutter,orabrasivesurfaceagainstthedirectionofthecuttingtool’sdirection
ofrotationonly.Incorrectlyfeedingtheworkpieceinthesamedirectionmaycausethework
piecetobethrownoutathighspeed.
•Neverleavethetoolrunningunattended,turnthepoweroff.Donot
leavethetooluntilitcomestoacompletestop.
•Neverstartthepowertoolwhenanyrotatingcomponentisin
contact with the work piece.
 WARNING:USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST
OR OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE
SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS. Direct particles away from face and body.
Always operate tool in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust
removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust
may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis
(a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid
prolonged contact with the dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes,
or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use
properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for
dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool Serviced by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts. Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepowertool
ismaintained.
•Serviceyourpowertoolperiodically.Whencleaningatool,becarefulnotto
disassembleanyportionofthetoolsinceinternalwiresmaybemisplacedorpinched.
WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.Doubleinsulatedtoolscan
useeitheratwoorthreewireextensioncord.Asthedistancefromthepowersupplyoutletincreases,
youmustuseaheaviergaugeextensioncord.Usingextensioncordswithinadequatelysizedwire
causesaseriousdropinvoltage,resultinginlossofpowerandpossibletooldamage.Refertothe
tableshownbelowtodeterminetherequiredminimumwiresize.
Thesmallerthegaugenumberofthewire,thegreaterthecapacityofthecord.Forexample:a
14-gaugecordcancarryahighercurrentthana16-gaugecord.Whenusingmorethanoneextension
cordtomakeupthetotallength,besureeachcordcontainsatleasttheminimumwiresizerequired.
Ifyouareusingoneextensioncordformorethanonetool,addthenameplateamperesandusethe
sumtodeterminetherequiredminimumwiresize.

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Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• Ifyouareusinganextensioncordoutdoors,besureitismarkedwiththesufx“W-A”(“W”in
Canada)toindicatethatitisacceptableforoutdooruse.
• Besureyourextensioncordisproperlywiredandingoodelectricalcondition.Alwaysreplacea
damagedextensioncordorhaveitrepairedbyaqualiedpersonbeforeusingit.
• Protectyourextensioncordsfromsharpobjects,excessiveheat,anddamporwetareas.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR PALM SANDERS
 WARNING:DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT
(GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO
PRODUCT SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can
suffer serious personal injury!
•Alwaysholdthetoolrmlyinyourhandsbeforeswitchingthetool
“ON”. Thereactiontothetorqueofthemotorasitacceleratestofullspeedmaycausethetool
totwist.
•Donotleavethetoolrunning.  Operatethetoolonlywhenhand-held.
•Thistoolhasnotbeenwaterproofed,sodonotusewaterontheworkpiece
surfaces.
•Ventilateyourworkareaadequatelywhenyouperformsandingoperations.
•Weareyeandhearingprotection.Alwaysusesafetyglasseswithsideshields.
Unlessotherwisespecied,everydayglassesprovideonlylimitedimpactresistance,theyarenot
safetyglasses.Useonlycertiedsafetyequipment;eyeprotectionequipmentshouldcomplywith
ANSIz87.1standards.ProtectivehearingequipmentshouldcomplywithANSIs3.19standards.
•Protectyourlungs. Wearafaceordustmaskiftheoperationisdusty.Followingthisrule
willreducetheriskofpersonalinjury.
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bedonebyyourlocalhealthdepartmentorbyaprofessionalwhousesapaint
analyzertocheckforlead.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate
Amperes
(At Full Load)
Extension Cord Length
25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet
0–2.0 18 18 18 18 16 16
2.1–3.4 18 18 18 16 14 14
3.5–5.0 18 18 16 14 12 12
5.1–7.0 18 16 14 12 12 10
7.1–12.0 18 14 12 10 8 8
12.1–16.0 14 12 10 10 86
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WARNING: Lead-based paint should only be removed by a professional.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines
•Keeptheworkareawellventilated.Openthewindowsandputanexhaustfaninone
ofthem.Besurethefanismovingairfrominsidetooutside.
•Removeorcoveranycarpets,rugs,furniture,clothing,cooking
utensils, and air ducts.
•Placedropclothsintheworkareatocatchanypaintchipsor
peelings. Wearprotectiveclothingsuchasextraworkshirts,overallsandhats.
•Workinoneroomatatime.Furnishingsshouldberemovedorplacedinthecenter
oftheroomandcovered.Workareasshouldbesealedofffromtherestofthedwellingbysealing
doorwayswithdropcloths.
•Children,pregnantorpotentiallypregnantwomenandnursing
mothers should not be present in the work area untiltheworkisdoneandall
cleanupiscomplete.
•Keepfoodanddrinkoutoftheworkarea.Washhands,arms,andfaceandrinse
mouthbeforeeatinganddrinking.Donotsmokeorchewgumortobaccointheworkarea.
•Cleanupallremovedpaintanddustbywetmoppingtheoors.Use
awetclothtocleanallwalls,sillsandanyothersurfaceswherepaintordustisclinging.Donot
sweep,drydustorvacuum.Useahighphosphatedetergentortrisodium(TSP)towashandmop
areas.
•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properly.
•Removeprotectiveclothingandworkshoesintheworkareatoavoid
carrying dust into the rest of the dwelling. Washworkclothesseparately.Wipe
shoesoffwithawetrag,andthenwashthatragwiththeworkclothes.Washhairandbody
thoroughlywithsoapandwater.
 WARNING:USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST
OR OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE
SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS. Direct particles away from face and body.
Always operate tool in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.
Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious
lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged
contact with the dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on
your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly
fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for dust
exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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1/4 Sheet Palm Sander
Operator’s Manual GPS2303
YOUR PALM SANDER
1.ON/OFFSwitch
2.PalmGrip
3.DustBag
4.PaperClamps
5.SandingPad
UNPACKING AND CONTENT
IMPORTANT:Due to modern mass production techniques, it is
unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything
wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the
fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
Contents in Package:
Description QTY Description QTY
Sander   1  PaperPunchPlate  1
DustBag  1  Sandpaper  3
Operator’sManual 1
FIG 1
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OPERATION
WARNING: Always check that the power supply corresponds to the
voltage on the rating name plate.
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a function on the tool.
Switch Action
WARNING: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool
is switched off.
Theswitchcanbelockedin"ON"positionforeaseofoperatorcomfortduringextendeduse.Apply
cautionwhenlockingtoolin"ON"positionandmaintainarmgrasponthetool.Yoursanderis
equippedwithaclear,exibleplasticbootthatcoversthe"ON/OFF"switch;thisisreferredtoasa
"dust-protectedswitch".Itisnotuncommonforsanderstocollectlargeamountsofairbornesawdust
intheswitcharea,which,ifnotclearedout,maycausetheswitchtobecomenon-functional.The
dustprotectedswitch,ontheotherhand,cannotaccumulatedustintheswitcharea.
To start the sander, pressdownthe"I"(ON)sideoftheswitch.
To stop the sander, pressdownthe"O"(OFF)sideoftheswitch.
Installing and Removing Abrasive Paper:
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
before performing any work on the tool.
Yoursanderisdesignedtouse1/4sizedsandingsheets,measuring41/2"X51/2"insize.Youcan
purchaseabrasivepaperpre-cuttothe1/4sheetsizeoryoucanmakeyourown.Cutastandard,full
sizedsheet(9"X11")ofabrasivepaperinto4equalsizedpieces,41/2"x51/2".Cuta1/2sheetof
abrasivepaperintotwo41/2"x51/2"pieces.
Onceyouhavepreparedanadequatesupplyof1/4sheetsizedabrasivepaperinvariousgritsizesand
you’veensuredthetoolisunpluggedfromthepowersource,youinstallthepaperonthesanderas
follows:
Openthefrontpaperclampbyreleasingtheclamplever(leftside)andinsertingthe41/2"edgeofthe
abrasivepaperunderpaperclampuntilithitsthebuilt-instop.Centerthepaperandaligntheedges
paralleltothepad,thenre-securetheclamplevertosecurethepaper.
Removethedustcollectionbagandstretchthepapertightlyacrossthesandingpad.Releasetherear
paperclamplever;inserttheremainingpaperedgeundertheclamp;keepingthepapertightagainst
thesandingpad,thenre-securetherearpaperclamp.
Reinstallthedustcollectionbag.(HINT:Insertingtheabrasivepaperendsundertheclampscan
bemadeeasierbypre-bendingorsofteningtheseedgesrst.Tosoftentheedges,repeatedlypull
themovera90°tableorsimilaredgeuntiltheybecomepliableandeasytofold.Thepre-bendingor
softeningtechniqueisespeciallyusefulwiththelargergritsandtheirstifferabrasivepapers,36to
80Grit.)
Paper Punch Plate
Yoursanderisequippedwithaspecialsandingpadanddualpurposefan,givingitdustcollection
capability.Byhavingdustcollectioncapability,youareabletominimizetheamountofambientdustin
theairaroundyou,substantiallyreducemessydustontheworkpiece&workarea,andincreasethe
surfacenishqualityproducedbythesander.

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Operator’s Manual GPS2303
Withoutabrasivepaperinstalled,lookingatthebottomofyoursander’ssandingpad,you’llnotice
threeholesonboththerightandleftsides.Theseholesareusedtotransportsandingdustfromthe
workpiecesurfacetothedustcollectionbag.Fortheseholestocollectdust,youmusthavematching
holesintheabrasivepaperforthedusttoowthrough.Punchingaccurateholesintotheabrasiveis
quickandeasy,usingtheincludedpaperpunchplateandthefollowingprocess:
Withthesanderunpluggedfromthepowersourceandabrasivepaperinstalled,turnthesanderupside
downsothesandingpadisfacingupwards.Placethepaperpunchplateovertheabrasivepaperso
thebentsidesofthepunchplateareushwiththepaper’sedges.Pressthepunchplatedownwardto
punchholesthroughtheabrasivepaper;thecoarsergritpaperswillrequiremorepressurebecause
theirpaperbackingisthickerandmorestiff.
WARNING: Be sure to remove the punch plate before operating the
tool.
Dust Collect Bag
WARNING: Never operate this tool without the dust collection bag
installed when using perforated abrasive paper.
Thedustcollectionbagislocatedintherearofyoursander.Asmentionedintheprevioussection,
sandingdustisdrawnupintotheholespunchedintheabrasivepaper,thenthroughthematching
holesinthesandingpadandintothedustbagwhereit’scollectedduringsandingoperations.Asthe
dustcollectionbagllsbeyondhalffullthedustcollectionsystembecomeslessefcient.Therefore,for
moreefcientperformance,emptythedustbagwhenitbecomeshalffull.
To Empty the Dust Collection Bag
•Unplugthesanderfromthepowersource.
•Removethedustbagfromitsrearmountbygrippingthesanderwithonehandandthedustbag
withyourotherhand.Thenpullthedustbagstraightback.
•Toemptythebagyousimplyturnitonendwithroundmountingtubeatthefrontofthebagpointing
downwardandshakethecontentfromthebagintoacontainer.
To Reinstall the Dust Collection Bag:
•Unplugthesanderfromthepowersource.
•Insertthemountingtubeintothedustexhaustportattherearofthesanderuntilitisrmlysetin
place.
Sanding Operation
Yoursandersmoothstheworkpiecesurfacebythepadmovingintinycirclesathighspeed.Thistype
ofsandingactioncalled"orbitalmotion",givingyoursanderaveryfastcuttingactionforquickremoval
oflargeamountsofstock,especiallywiththecoarsergritabrasivepapers.Onmostsandingjobs,
orbitalmotiongivesyoutheabilitytosandinanydirectionirrespectiveofthewood’sgrain.However,to
attainabetternish,itisbesttosand"with"thegrain.
To Use the Sander
•Clamporotherwisesecuretheworkpiecetopreventitfrommovingwhileyou’resanding.
•Holdthetoolinfrontandawayfromyouandclearoftheworkpiece.Startthesanderby pressingthe
switchtothe"I"(ON)positionandletitcomeuptofullspeed.

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•Slowlyloweryoursanderontotheworkpiece,thenmovethesanderinslowforward&backward
strokes.Donotforceorpushthetooldownontheworkpiece(theweightofthetoolissufcient
pressure).Thisallowsthemotorandabrasivepapertooperateattheirmostefcientspeed.
Excessivepressurecausesthemotortoslowdown,preventingtheabrasivefromcuttingeffectively
andcausingtheabrasivetoprematurelywearout.Whenthemotorisslowedbyexcessive
pressure,themotorwillquicklyoverheatandpossiblycausemotordamageinadditionto
producinganinferiorworkpiecesurface.
•Donotsandinonespottoolong;thesandercaneasilyremovetoomuchmaterial,producingan
unevensurface.Uselongsweepingstrokeswhilesanding,graduallymovingtoprogressivelyner
gritabrasivepaperuntilthedesiredsurfacenishisachieved.
•.Yoursander’slightweightandcomfortablepalmgripmakeitidealfordoingworkoverheadandon
verticalsurfaces.
•With3-sidedushsandingcapabilityyou’reabletosandincorners,cabinetinteriors,boxinteriors,
etc.Whenyouarereadytochangepaperorarenishedwithajob,liftthesanderawayfrom
theworksurface,presstheswitchintothe"O"(OFF)position,thenunplugthesandertoprevent
inadvertentlystartingpriortotoolstorage.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Avoidusingsolventswhencleaningplasticparts.Mostplasticsaresusceptibletodamagefrom
varioustypesofcommercialsolventsandmaybedamagedbytheiruse.Usecleanclothstoremove
dirt,dust,oil,grease,etc.
WARNING: Donotatanytimeletbrakeuids,gasoline,petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Electrictoolsusedonberglassmaterial,wallboard,spacklingcompounds,orplasteraresubject
toacceleratedwearandpossibleprematurefailurebecausetheberglasschipsandgrindingsare
highlyabrasivetobearings,brushes,commutators,etc.Consequently,wedonotrecommendedusing
thistoolforextendedworkonthesetypesofmaterials.However,ifyoudoworkwithanyofthese
materials,itisextremelyimportanttocleanthetoolusingcompressedair.
LUBRICATION
Thistoolispermanentlylubricatedatthefactoryandrequiresnoadditionallubrication.

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TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Thisproductiswarrantedfreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfor2yearsafterdateof
purchase.Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotcovernormalwearandtearordamagefromneglector
accident.Theoriginalpurchaseriscoveredbythiswarrantyanditisnottransferable.Priortoreturning
yourtooltostorelocationofpurchase,pleasecallourToll-FreeHelpLineforpossiblesolutions.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WARRANTED IF USED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN THIS KIT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE 2 YEAR WARRANTY.
TOLL-FREE HELP LINE
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736 Hampton Road
Williamston, SC USA
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