DeWalt 340 Sander User Manual


 
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EXTENSION CORD SELECTION
If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to
prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible
motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in this
section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volts (10 volts for 230
volts) at 150% of rated amperes.
If an extension cord is to be used outdoors, it must be marked with the suffix W-A
or W following the cord type designation. For example – SJTW-A to indicate it is
acceptable for outdoor use.
Length of Cord in Feet
115V 25 Ft. 50 Ft. 100 Ft. 150 Ft. 200 Ft. 250 Ft. 300 Ft. 400 Ft. 500 Ft.
230V 50 Ft. 100 Ft. 200 Ft. 300 Ft. 400 Ft. 500 Ft. 600 Ft. 800 Ft. 1000 Ft.
0-2 18 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12
2-3 18 18 16 14 14 12 12 10 10
3-4 18 18 16 14 12 12 10 10 8
4-5 18 18 14 12 12 10 10 8 8
5-6 18 16 14 12 10 10 8 8 6
6-8 18 16 12 10 10 8 6 6 6
8-10 18 14 12 10 8 8 6 6 4
10-12 16 14 10 8 8 6 6 4 4
12-14 16 12 10 8 6 6 6 4 2
14-16 16 12 10 8 6 6 4 4 2
16-18 14 12 8 8 6 4 4 2 2
18-20 14 12 8 6 6 4 4 2 2
Nameplate Ampere Rating
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CARTON CONTENTS
1) Tool
2) Abrasive Sheet
3) Paper Punch
4) Case
5) Filter
6) Manual
FOREWORD
Model 340 Finishing Sander is equipped to accept STIKIT™ adhesive backed
abrasives (4-1/2" width) or conventional abrasive sheets (4-1/2" x 5-1/2").
This Sander is suitable for coarse, medium or fine sanding of wood, metal and
plastics. It is ideal for finishing cabinets, fitting screens and doors and for general
finishing work in the shop.
SELECTING THE RIGHT ABRASIVE SHEET
By selecting the proper type of abrasive, the finest finishes can be attained. In
general, coarser grit sizes will remove the most material and finer grit sizes will
produce the best finishes.
Naturally, in all sanding operations, best results will be obtained if you select the
proper size and type of abrasives. Only garnet, aluminum oxide and silicon
carbide are recommended for use with finishing sanders.
Before starting to work, make sure you have the right abrasive for the material on
which the sander is to be used. Make sure you use the correct size abrasive
paper or cloth. Cut, do not tear, the abrasive sheets to size.
RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS