MODEL #691209 5" RANDOM ORBIT SANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE USE, READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR ALLTRADE POUR LE SERVICE APRÉS VENTE 87-1904-60957 OU DU CONSOMMATEUR KAWASAKI™ IS A TRADEMARK LICENSED BY KAWASAKI™ PRODUCT, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE MOTORS CORP., U.S.A., WHICH DOES NOT MANUFACTURE OR DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-590-3723. BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PARA EL SERVICIO DISTRIBUTE THIS PRODUCT. CONSUMER INQUIRES SHOULD BE PARA EL CONSUMIDOR DIRECTED TO: AVAILABLE: MODEL No., DATE PURCHASED AND STORE LOCATION. AN ALLTRADE ©COPYRIGHT 2006 ALLTRADE TOOLS, LLC. REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE 1-800-590-3723 1431 VIA PLATA LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1462 USA A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL OR EMAIL US AT: [email protected]. Printed in China 691209 –Random Orbit Sander_Rev 9/14/06 YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO US. TABLE OF CONTENTS CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! . 2 Thanks for choosing this product. At Alltrade, our aim is to provide you with quality products at an affordable price, and we want you to be totally satisfied with your INTENDED USE . 2 product and our Customer Service. If any help and advice is needed, please SECTION ONE contact us at 1-800-590-3723. Properly cared for, this tool will give you many GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS . 2 years of satisfaction. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS . 2-3 INTENDED USE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . 3 This tool is intended for consumer use only. This tool is not designed for profes- WORK AREA . 4 sional use. The power cord should only be used in approved electrical outlets as ELECTRICAL SAFETY . 4 described in this manual. PERSONAL SAFETY . 5 TOOL USE AND CARE . 5-6 GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS SERVICE . 6 SECTION TWO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS . 6 serious personal injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR ORBIT SANDERS . 6-7 SYMBOLS . 7-8 RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS SECTION THREE The safety instructions provided in this manual are not intended to cover all possible FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . 8 conditions and practices that may occur when operating, maintaining and cleaning power tools. ASSEMBLY . 9-10 Always use common sense and pay particular attention to all the DANGER, SANDING DISC SELECTION . 9 WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE statements of this manual. INSTALLING THE SANDING DISC . 10 OPERATING THE ORBIT SANDER . 10-12 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all OPERATING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH . 11 safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid OPERATING THE “0N /OFF” SWITCH . 11 possible injury or death. SANDING . 11-12 DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous SECTION FOUR situation which, if not avoided, will result in death MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING . 12-13 or serious injury. ACCESSORIES . 13 WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous SPECIFICATIONS . 14 situation which, if not avoided, could result in OTHER CONSUMER DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) TOOLS . 14 death or serious injury. SECTION FIVE 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . 15-18 1 2 CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous WORK AREA situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered work benches and dark work indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, areas may cause accidents or injury. if not avoided, may result in property damage. Do not operate power tools in explosive areas, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite NOTE provides additional information that is useful the dust or fumes. for proper use and maintenance of this tool. If a NOTE is indicated make sure it is fully understood. Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ELECTRICAL SAFETY People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, the pacemaker. contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges Some examples of these chemicals are: and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is • Lead from lead-based paints. grounded. • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool or pull the plug and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. from an outlet. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated of electric shock. area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are When operating the tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W- specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. A” or “W.”These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of elec- WARNING: Handling the power cord on corded products may expose you to tric shock. lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth Make sure the extension cord being used is in good condition. If there are any defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. cut or nicks (no matter how deep) in the insulation, DO NOT use that cord. Also, make sure the extension cord is heavy enough to carry the current needed by SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. the Orbit Sander (see ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS). DO NOT use small "around-the-house” lamp extension cords. These cords can easily overheat and/or catch fire when used with power tools. 3 4 PERSONAL SAFETY Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operat- Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any ing a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. may result in serious personal injury. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, when used on another tool. jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying SERVICE tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or accidents. maintenance by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool “ON”. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to result in personal injury. follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper foot- ing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS situations. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safe- Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when perform- ty shoes, hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. ing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. TOOL USE AND CARE IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR ORBIT SANDERS Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.