Hyper Tough AQ20020G User manual

2.5AMP ORBITAL SANDER
AQ20020G
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Contents
Electronic Version of this Manual Available on Walmart.com
Overview...................................................................................................................................................
Work area safety........................................................................................................................................
Electric safety............................................................................................................................................
Personal safety.......................................................................................................................................
Power tool use and care.........................................................................................................................
Service/Additional safety rules................................................................................................
Symbols.....................................................................................................................................................
Operation.................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................
Maintenance/Specications....................................................................................................
Warranty.....................................................................................................................................
CALIFORNIA PROP 65
WARNING：Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of
California 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
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to lter out microscopic particles.
For more information go to www.P65WARNINGs.ca.gov.
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Tool Anatomy
Overview
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If you have question or experience a problem with your Hyper Tough
purchase, call 1-800-840-7856 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Be sure to read and understand this manual for your safety. When using
this product it is important to read and understand this information. It will
protect you and help prevent any problems.
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious
injury.
Here are the guidelines to help you understand the symbols used in this
guide.
DANGER: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates the situation which could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could
result in mild to moderate injury.
NOTICE: When used without the Safety Alert symbol, this indicates a
potentially hazard which, if not avoided, can result in property
damage.
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A. Dust-sealed on/o
switch
B. Dust bag
C. Dust extraction
port adapter
D. Sanding pad
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Workplace/Electrical Safety
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SAVE THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
YOU MAY NEED TO REFER TO THEM LATER
The term “power tool” in the WARNING refers to your AC power (corded) power
tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
2. 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.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2. 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 earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplug-
ging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
6. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table
1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
7. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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Personal safety/Power tool use and care
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PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are 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.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the o-position
before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or
energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool
on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. 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.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use
of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your applica-
tion. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o. Any
power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source, or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
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Service/Additional safety rules
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power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may aect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep power tool clean. Properly maintained tools with moving parts are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement part. Follow
instructions in the maintenance section of the manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow. Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
WARNING: Changes or modication to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring.
Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
1.Exposure to loud noise can cause hearing damage. Always wear ear
protection when using power equipment.
WARNING: Always use safety glasses. Everyday eye glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
2.Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
3.For best safety measures, lay the tool on its side when not in use,
particularly if you’re working on a ladder or scaold, high o the
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Additional safety rules/Symbols
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ground. If tools with large battery packs can stand upright, but they’re easily
tipped over, which could cause result in an injury.
4.Power tools exert extreme force - be sure the item you’re working on is
rmly secured with clamps or other reliable means. Do not try to hold
them by hand or against your body – you might lose control and be injured.
5.Keep hair, clothing or gloves away from air vents, as they may become
entangled in the moving mechanism around these areas.
6.Hold the tool rmly with both hands. Use the auxiliary handle if available;
if there no auxiliary handle, grip the handle at the bottom. Losing control of
the device can result in personal injury.
7.Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Don’t operate any
tool when you are tired.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Dust from use of this tool on construction material may
cause serious and/or permanent respiratory (or other) injury. Direct the
particles away from your face, and be sure to use NIOSH/OSHA approved
respiratory protection against dust exposure.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
1. ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
2. ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection
3. NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection
SYMBOLS
For your easy reference, here are the tools symbols you may see on your tools
labels:
OPERATION
Workpiece and work area set up:
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps (not included) to
prevent movement while working.
3. There must not be objects, such as utility lines, nearby that will
present a hazard while working.
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Operation
INSTALLING SANDPAPER
WARNING: Unplug the sander before replacing sandpaper.
NOTE: The Sander comes complete with a hook and loop style mounting
system.
1. Connect the sanding sheet to the sanding plate:
2. Turn the tool upside down. Next, align the sanding sheet with the sander’s
base and press the sanding sheet rmly into place.
3. Conrm that the holes in the sanding sheet match the dust holes in the
sanding plate. Holes must match for the dust system to work properly.
4. To remove the sanding sheet, carefully peel the sanding sheet away from
the sanding plate.
USING THE TOOL
1. Identify the item you wish to sand or polish and choose the proper grit
sandpaper or abrasive pad best suited for the job. If preparing wood for
painting or removing paint, use a course grit sanding sheet. Use a ne grit for
nishing work.
2. Secure the item to be sanded. Make sure that the sanding sheet is rmly
xed to the sander.
3. With the sander not in contact with the work piece, press the switch to the
“ON” position.
4. Carefully place the palm sander onto the work piece and begin sanding.
WARNING: Do not sand any area too heavily or for more than a few
seconds at a time. Apply even pressure in a random pattern over the entire
surface.
5. To sand down proles and grooves, use the point or edge of the sander
base.
6. Every few minutes, check the condition and wear of the sanding sheet.
Replace if necessary.
7. When you are done sanding the desired area, remove the sander from the
work surface before turning the sander OFF.
WARNING: Do not use torn or severely worn sandpaper. You may
damage your work surface or suer physical injury.
SANDING
Use an appropriate grade of sandpaper. Too coarse a grit will not make the
surface smoother while too ne a grit will remove scratches too slowly, or not
at all. Continue using suitable grits of
sandpaper until you obtain the desired nish.
WARNING: Considering that old paint may well be toxic and will have to
be treated with the respect due any toxic material both on the part of
the tool operator and environment. Wear appropriate breathing
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Operation/Troubleshooting
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protection and dispose
carefully of dust or chips
left after sanding.
CONTROL THE DUST IN
THE WORKPLACE
For dust collection to
work, the dust extraction
holes must be aligned
properly between the
sanding sheets and
sanding pad. Using the
dust extraction feature of
the sander helps prevent
the sandpaper from
loading quickly with
sawdust.
USING DUST EXTRACTION PORT
Your sander is equipped with a 1-1/4“ round dust port.
You can use the dust bag that comes with the unit,
or you can connect directly to a vacuum hose using
adapter (included).
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Tool will not
start.
• Internal damage or wear.
• Have technician service tool.
Tool operates
slowly.
• Forcing tool to work too
fast.
• Allow tool to work at its own rate.
Performance
decreases over
time.
• Accessory dull or
damaged.
• Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace
as needed.
Excessive noise
or rattling.
Internal damage or wear.
(Carbon brushes or bearings, for
example.)
Have technician service tool.
Overheating. • Forcing tool to work too
fast.
• Accessory misaligned.
• Accessory dull or
damaged.
• Blocked motor housing
vents.
• Allow tool to work at its own rate.
• Check and correct accessory to fence and/or table
alignment.
• Keep cutting accessories sharp. Replace as
needed.
• Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH
-approved dust mask/respirator while blowing dust
out of motor using compressed air.
Adapter Included
CHOOSING THE RIGHT GRIT FOR THE JOB
Application Tool or Product Abrasive Type Grit
Surfacing rough wood, or
fast stock removal
Surface sander, belt sander Aluminum oxide,
zirconia alumina
36 - 80
Rough-sanding mill marks,
saw marks, defects, and
end grain
Orbital sander, belt sander,
disk sander
Aluminum oxide,
zirconia alumina,
garnet
60 - 100
Smooth sanding Orbital sander, disk sander,
sheet sander
Aluminum oxide, garnet,
silicon carbide
Aluminum oxide,
silicon carbide
Sanding blocks, non-woven pads medium -
ne
120 - 320
Wet sanding, applying
stains or oils, sanding
between nish coats
Sanding sheets
non-woven pads
Steel wool #00 - #0000
Silicon carbide
aluminum oxide
240 - 600
no - extra no
Sanding contours Sanding drums, disks, appers,
cords, strips
Sanding blocks,
non-woven pads
Aluminum oxide, garnet,
silicon carbide
Aluminum oxide,
silicon carbide
coarse -
ne
80 - 320

Maintenance/Specifications
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MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the vents clear of dust and debris. This will help prevent possible
electrical shorts and ensure proper cooling.
2. Keep the tool housing clean, free of oil and grease by using mild soap and
a damp (not wet) cloth.
3. Inspect the cord regularly and have it replaced by an authorized repair
facility if it is damaged.
4. Lubrication for this tool is done at the factory and should not be necessary
again under normal use.
5. Do not allow liquids to get inside the sander. Never immerse the sander in
liquid.
IMPORTANT: to assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, all maintenance,
repairs or adjustments (other than those mentioned in this manual) should
be performed by authorized repair centers using identical replacement parts.
WARNING: Only use recommended accessories; Use of unauthorized
accessories can be hazardous and/or result in injury or damage. This
product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and repro-
ductive harm. Wash hands after handling!
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
WARNING: Only use recommended accessories; Use of unauthorized
accessories can be hazardous and/or result in injury or damage.
This product is not intended for commercial use.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Product model: AQ20020G
• Rated voltage: 120V~ , 60Hz
• Rated current: 2.5A
• Machine Weight: 2.62 lbs. (1.19 kg）
• No Load Speed: 13,000 OPM
• Sanding sheet size: 5”
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Warranty
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INCLUDES:
• 1pc 2.5amp orbital sander
• 3pcs sandpaper (grit 60, 80, 120)
• 1pc dust bag
• 1pc instruction manual
• 1pc dust extraction port adapter
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For 2 years from the date of purchase, this product is warranted for the
original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
through normal use. In order to obtain this service, please return this item to
the place of purchase with valid proof of purchase and the defective product
will be replaced at no charge. This guarantee gives you specic legal rights,
and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
For questions, please contact:
AMERICAN CUSTOMER SERVICE
1-800-840-7856
Phone lines available Monday through Friday
8:00AM- 8:00PM EST
5805C Peachtree Corners
East Norcross,
GA 30092, U.S.A 30092
E-mail:
[email protected]
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