American Sanders OBS 18DC Orbital Sander - Manual (Page 7)

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Figure # 6
Operating Instructions – Sanding
To operate the machine as a sander follow this procedure:
1. Move machine to work location. Decide the best approach to
sanding the desired area. When sanding the area, work so
that you are moving away from the power supply. This will
help to avoid entanglement with the power cord and reduce
the need to move the power cord as frequently.
2. Install the abrasive. Use the same procedure outlined in MA-
CHINE SETUP for installing the pad, to install the abrasive.
Peel the film off the back of the abrasive; center the abrasive
over the pad and press it against the pad. The adhesive on
the abrasive will hold it to the pad.
NOTE: When using screen abrasive, set the screen on
the floor then move the machine over the screen.
Lower the machine until the pad comes to rest on
the screen. Make sure the screen is centered on the
pad.
WARNING: Injury can occur if the machine is connected
to a power source while installing the pad or
abrasive. Disconnect the machine before
installing the pad/abrasive.
3. Connect the machine to an appropriately fused and grounded
circuit.
4. Release the handle by pressing up on the locking lever. Bring
the handle to a comfortable position.
CAUTION: Do not lock the handle. Locking the handle
will prevent the machine from resting evenly
on the pad and diminish the machine perfor-
mance and reliability.
5. Push the interlock button (1), and apply pressure to the levers
(2). To stop the machine, release the levers (2). See figure 6.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the flooring and to
reduce swirling, keep the machine in motion
while the motor is running.
NOTE: For sanding cuts and sandpaper, see page 9.
Operating Instructions - Polishing
To operate the machine as a polisher follow this procedure:
WARNING: Injury can occur if the machine is connected
to a power source while installing the pad or
abrasive. Disconnect the machine before
installing the pad/abrasive.
1. Connect the machine to an appropriately fused and ground-
ed circuit.
2. Release the handle by pressing up on the locking lever.
Bring the handle to a comfortable position.
CAUTION: Do not lock the handle. Locking the handle
will prevent the machine from resting evenly
on the pad and diminish the machine perfor-
mance and reliability.
3. Push the interlock button (1), and apply pressure to the
levers (2). To stop the machine, release the levers (2). See
figure 6.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the flooring and to
reduce swirling, keep the machine in motion
while the motor is running.
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