Operating Instructions • Warning Information • Parts Break down
Air Supply...
Tools operate on a wide range of air pres sures. It is recommended
that air pressure mea sures 90 PSI at the tool with the trigger fully
depressed and no load applied to the tool. Low pressure (under 90
psig; 6.2 bar) re duc es the speed of all air tools. Low air pressure not
only wastes time, but also costs money. Higher pres sure (over 90 psig;
6.2 bar) raises performance beyond the rated capacity of the tool,
which will short en tool life and could cause injury.The rec om mend ed
hookup pro ce dure can be viewed in the above figure.
Always use clean, dry air. Dust, corrosive fumes, and/or water in the air
line will cause damage to the tool. Drain the air tank daily. Clean the
air inlet filter screen at least once per week.
The air inlet used for connecting the air supply has standard 1/4" NPT
American Thread. Line pressure should be increased to compensate
for unusually long air hoses (over 25 feet). Minimum hose diameter
should be 3/8" I.D. Fittings should have the same inside dimensions
and should be tightly secured.
Ensure an accessible emergency shut off valve has been installed in
the air supply line and make others aware of its location.
Lubrication...
Lubricate the air motor daily with SUNEX air tool oil. If no air line oiler
is used, run 1/2 oz. of oil through the tool. The oil can be squirted into
the tool air inlet or into the hose at the nearest con nec tion to
the air supply, then run the tool. The oil plug is only for adding multi-
purpose grease after repair or maintenance of the impact mechanism.
Overfilling will cause a re duc tion in the power of the tool.
WARNING: After an air tool has been lubricated, oil will discharge
through the exhaust port during the first few seconds of operation.
The exhaust port must be covered with a towel before applying air
pressure to prevent serious injury.
Troubleshooting...
Other factors outside the tool may cause loss of power or erratic action.
Reduced compressor output, excessive drain on the air line, moisture or
restrictions in air pipes or the use of hose connections of improper size
or poor conditions may reduce air supply. Grit or gum deposits in the
tool may cut power and may be corrected by cleaning the air strainer
and flushing out the tool with gum solvent oil or an equal mixture of
SAE #10 and kerosene. If outside conditions are in order, disconnect
tool from hose and take tool to your nearest authorized service center.
SXSN6P01: Parts Breakdown & Operating Manual
Operation...
Select a suitable abrasive disc and make sure that it is fixed
securely to the pad. Connect a suitable air supply as recommended
in Figure 1. The air inlet on this tool has a standard ¼" NPT thread
After mounting sandpaper, start this Sander under a bench in order
to make sure sandpaper is firmly attached. Set the sander down on
the work evenly and move it slowly back & forth in wide, overlapping
areas. Additional pressure may be used to make more efficient use
of the tool when material to be sanded is thick. Lighter pressure
may be used in delicate sanding or when using edges of sanding
pad. When finished sanding, lift it off the work before stopping the
motor.
Take great care when sanding around sharp edges and surfaces to
avoid disc snagging, i.e. the disc may be brought to an abrupt stop
or considerably slowed which will cause the tool to kick in the
operator's hands. It is always recommended to use safety gloves
and safety glasses. The sanding of certain materials may create a
hazardous dust which may require special breathing equipment.
Check before using the tool. It is recommended to use proper
breathing equipment while sanding. Even if the tool has a low noise
level, the actual sanding process may cause a noise level such that
ear protection should be used. It is recommended that ear
protection be used while sanding.
Do not continue to use abrasive discs that are worn or clogged. This
will make the sanding process inefficient and increases the need to
apply unnecessarily high forces to the tool. Do not use oversized or
undersized sanding discs. The disc should be no more than ¼"
larger in diameter than the pad and never be smaller than the pad
size.
An air regulator is located on the side of the tool housing. It can be
used to vary the volume of compressed air fed to the motor which
will vary the speed of the sander.
NOTE: During operation, safety goggles should always be worn
to guard against flying debris (users & bystanders).
Always turn off the air supply, drain hose of air pressure and
detach tool from air supply before installing, removing or adjust-
ing any part or accessory on this tool, or before performing any
maintenance on this tool.
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