• Always ensure the workpiece is firmly held or clamped to prevent movement. Any
movement of the material may affect the quality of the cutting or sanding finish.
• Do not start sanding without having the sandpaper attached to sanding platen.
• Use coarse grit paper to sand rough surfaces, medium grit for smooth surfaces and
fine grit for the finishing surfaces. If necessary, first make a test run on scrap material.
• Excessive force will reduce the working efficiency and cause motor overload.
Replacing the accessory regularly will maintain optimum working efficiency.
• Do not allow the sandpaper to wear away, it will damage the sanding pad.
• If the tool overheats, especially when used at low speed, set the speed to maximum
and run it with no load for 2-3 minutes to cool the motor. Avoid prolonged usage at very
low speeds. Always keep the blade sharp.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic
parts of the tool.
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at
www.portercable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest PORTER-CABLE Factory Service
Center or PORTER-CABLE Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer
Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
Problem
• Unit will not start.
• Battery pack will not charge. • Battery pack not inserted into charger. • Insert battery pack into
• Unit shuts off abruptly.
For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.portercable.com for a list of
service centers, or call the PORTER-CABLE Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
HELPFUL HINTS
Possible Cause
Troubleshooting
• Battery pack was removed without
turning switch off.
• Battery pack not installed properly.
• Battery pack not charged.
• Charger not plugged in.
• Surrounding air temperature
too hot or too cold.
• Battery pack has reached its
maximum thermal limit.
• Out of charge. ( To
maximize the life of the
battery pack it is designed
to shutoff abruptly when
the charge is depleted.)
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Possible Solution
• Slide switch off and then
on again.
• Check battery pack
installation.
• Check battery pack
charging requirements.
charger until green LED
appears.
• Plug charger into a
working outlet. Refer to
"Important Charging Notes"
for more details.
• Move charger and battery
pack to a surrounding air
temperature of above 40
degrees F (4.5°C) or below
105 degrees F (+40.5°C).
•Allow battery pack to cool
down.
• Place on charger and
allow to charge.