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CLEANING AND EMPTYING
THE DUST CANISTER
To empty canister, hold canister as shown
and maintain a firm grip (Fig. 2). Firmly push
upward on tab on corner of lid, and remove
from canister. Knock excess dust out of the
micro filter, or remove dust with your fingers
or a soft brush.
ABRASIVE SHEETS
Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other
synthetic abrasives are recommended for
power sanding use. Natural abrasives, such as
flint or garnet sheet are too soft for economical
use in power sanding. For best results, use Skil
abrasive sheets: The uniform spacing between
grains minimizes filling or loading. The high
quality aluminum oxide sheet with heavy
backing, cuts faster and lasts longer.
The following are recommended abrasive
sheets and applications:
1. Coarse Grit: For rough wood sanding.
2. Medium Grit: For general wood sanding.
3. Fine Grit: For smoothing wood or
plaster patches.
4. Extra Fine Grit: For final sanding bare
wood and smoothing old
paint.
Sanding Tips
This sander has been designed for even
weight distribution which virtually eliminates
the use of pressure. Excessive pressure to the
sander may result in an uneven sanding job
and premature grit wear. Constant and
excessive pressure can cause overheating and
possible damage to the motor as well as
premature wear out of the pad on hook and
loop models.
It's usually best to work in strokes that parallel
the grain, using some lateral motion so the
main strokes are overlapped as much as
75%.
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You may notice that all the dust may not
come out of the canister. This will not affect
sanding performance but will reduce dust
collection efficiency.
NOTE: Do not wash the micro filter with soap
and water. Dust may become more firmly
lodged in the pores, which will reduce dust
collection, and damage the micro filter.
If the surface is rough, start sanding with a
coarse grit sheet, then medium and then finish
with a fine or extra fine abrasive. This
procedure will vary with different types of
materials and work. Continue to sand with
each grit until the surface looks uniform. When
going from one grit size to a finer size, do not
skip more than two sizes.
To remove the greatest amount of stock, use a
coarse grit and move the sander steadily over
the entire surface against the grain as well as
with the grain. DO NOT REMAIN IN ONE
SPOT TOO LONG. It may remove too much
material and uneven sanding will result.
Sanding with the grain of the wood gives the
smoothest final finish.
Additional abrasive sheets can be conveniently
cut from large-size commercially available
sheets (standard size: 9" x 11-1/16"; 228 x
280mm). Cut into four pieces of equal size as
shown (Fig. 4). Choose the proper grit for the
job.
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CUT HERE
FIG. 4
11-1/16" (280mm)