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®
6” DUAL ACTION
AIR SANDER
Model 42966
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
®
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS In tem Descriptio O0 rbits Per Minute 10,00 5 Orbital Motion / " Diameter 32 OI perating PSI 90 PS A) ir Consumption 4.5 CFM @ 90 PSI (No Load 5 Pad Thread Size / " x 24 16 P" ad and Sanding Paper Diameter 6 SA anding Paper Type PS Ae ir Inlet Size 1/4" NPT Femal An dditional Features Dual Action Motio Variable Speed Throttle Lever Ws eight 3.50 Pound UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 9 are included. If any parts ar
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WORK AREA 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate pneumatic tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Pneumatic tools create sparks which may ignite flammables. 3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a pneumatic tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barrie
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2. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. 3. Do not use the power tool if the Throttle Lever does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Throttle Lever is dangerous and must be replaced. 4. Disconnect the air hose from the tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of s
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2. CAUTION! To avoid injury, keep hands and fingers away from the rotat- ing Pad (37). Grip the Sander firmly with both hands. If both hands are holding the Sander, your hands and fingers cannot be cut by the rotating Pad or Sanding Paper (not Included). 3. Always use Sanding Paper with a 6” diameter. Sanding Paper that does not match the Pad (37) diameter of the Sander will run eccentrically causing loss of control or may fly off the Sander. 4. To avoid accidental injury, always wear an ANS
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12. WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 10. To Attach A Quick Connector: 1. WARNING! P
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To Attach Sanding Paper And The Pad: 1. Ensure that the Pad is firmly screwed onto the Drive Spindle (35). The Orbital Hub (28) turns to engage the Drive Spindle (35), allowing the Pad (37) to be threaded on securely. Turn the Orbital Hub (28) back out of the way before use. If the Orbital Hub is still in the locked position during use, then the Sander will not operate properly. (See Figure C.) 2. The Sander only uses 6” diameter, PSA Stick, (self-sticking) Sanding Paper (not included). Mak
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To Operate The Sander: 1. IMPORTANT: Before first use, it is recommended to test the Sander on scrap material to determine the cutting capacity of the Sanding Paper. 2. Connect the air supply hose to the Sander. Turn on the air compressor (not in- cluded), and set its regulator to the recommended 90 PSI for the Sander. (See Figure A.) 3. In order to keep the air supply hose out of the way, hang it over your shoulder. 4. Grip the Sander firmly with both hands. Then squeeze the Throttle Lever (
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 42966 For technical questions please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 10
