Porter-Cable N020227 - Manual (Page 13)

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Apply ONLY enough pressure to keep the
abrasive pad flat against the work.
Keep the sander in constant motion while
the abrasive pad is in contact with the
work surface. Use a steady, sweeping
motion. Excessive pressure, stopping
the sander on the work, or moving the
sander erratically can cause unacceptable
swirl marks and unevenness in the work
surface.
NOTE: Do not allow rotating abrasive pad to contact sharp protrusions. Contact
with protruding objects (nails, screws, electrical boxes, etc.), can severely
damage the abrasive pad.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
1. Grasp the abrasive pad and the sander housing to prevent pad rotation.
2. Rotate the pad retaining nut (A) Fig. 9 counterclockwise and remove.
3. Lift off the large metal washer (B) Fig. 9, and the abrasive pad (C) Fig. 9.
ABRASIVE PAD REPLACEMENT
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect tool from power source before installing and removing accesso-
ries, before adjusting or changing set-ups or when making repairs. An acci-
dental start-up can cause injury.
NOTE: When the abrasive pad (C) Fig. 9 is lifted from the sander, the abrasive
back-up disc (A) Fig. 10 is exposed. Note that this back-up disc is also covered
with an abrasive material, and is used ONLY to prevent “slippage” between the
back-up disc and the foam-backed abrasive pad. It is NOT suitable for use as a
sanding abrasive. DO NOT USE THE SANDER WITHOUT A PROPER ABRASIVE
PAD.