BM 2610933664 7-05
ROCKER "ON/OFF" SWITCH
(Models 1893D & 1893DVS)
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" depress the
upper portion of the dust-protected switch to
the number "1" position.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF": depress the
lower portion of the switch to the number "0"
position.
VARIABLE SPEED WITH DIAL SETTING
(Model 1893DVS only)
Your sander is also equipped with a variable
speed dial. The sander's orbital pad speed can
be preset from minimum to maximum
nameplate OPM by rotating the dial in the
housing. The dial may be set on or between
any of six positions (1=low through 6=high).
The following table may be used as a general
guide for abrasive and backing pad selection,
Your sander was designed to sand in small or
confined areas. Its small size and light weight
makes it ideal for overhead work.
You may grip the tool on top or around the
motor housing as shown, which was contoured
for that purpose.
BACKING PAD INSTALLATION
The random orbit sander is equipped with a
backing pad of soft hardness, which is
suitable for general service. Harder and
softer pads are available for other purposes,
and in general are used as follows;
Extra soft pad - Polishing or sanding large
or curved surfaces.
Soft pad - All purpose general sanding and
polishing.
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Operating Instructions
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but the best results will be obtained by sanding
a test sample of the workpiece first.
Switch
Material
setting
rough/finish
woods:
softwoods
4 / 6
hardwoods
4 / 6
veneers
4
metals:
steel
4
stainless
4
aluminum
4/ 6
rust spots
6
paintwork:
sanding
2 / 3
scratches
4 / 6
stripping
4
Hard pad - Heavy sanding on flat surfaces,
especially with coarser abrasives.
To change backing pad, hold pad firmly and
turn screw counterclockwise with 5mm allen
wrench provided. Remove old pad, and place
new pad over locating pins on drive spindle.
Replace screw and securely tighten in a
clockwise direction with the allen wrench.
Damaged or worn backing pads must be
replaced immediately.
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Backing
Grit
pad
size
rough/finish
soft
60 / 240
med
60 / 180
soft
240 / 320
med
60 / 240
med
120 / 240
med
80 / 240
soft
60 / 120
med
180 / 400
hard
120 / 240
med
40/60 /80