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REMOVING PAINT AND VARNISH
CAUTION: Read and follow all instructions in the ADDITIONAL
SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL section of this manual.
Your sander will do a good job of removing old paint and varnish if two
precautions are taken. First, be sure to use a coarse, open coat abrasive to
avoid the usual clogging of the abrasive surfaces. Second, keep the
machine moving over new areas to avoid heating and softening the material
being removed. Try to work the entire surface down at the same time by
working in wide, overlapping arcs. Do not concentrate on small areas. If
liquid removers or heaters are used to speed the work, be sure the surface is
cool and dry and the excess material has been scraped away with a putty
knife or other suitable scraping tool before applying the sander.
CABINETS AND DOORS
The orbital motion of the Porter-Cable Finishing Sander is ideally suited for
finishing doors, cabinet fronts and other installations where wood grain is
often perpendicular to that of a joining piece. Since the motion is circular,
the machine may be moved in any direction and crossed from one part to
the other without regard to direction of grain. A uniform and smooth finish
will result on both parts. The same procedure may be used when evening
joints in all types of cabinet work. The sander may be worked on both sides
and in all directions to obtain a smooth, matching joint. By properly
changing from coarser to finer grit abrasives, an excellent finish will result.
MAINTENANCE
KEEP TOOL CLEAN
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. Remove
buildup of grime resulting from working with green or sappy wood. All plastic
parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to
clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the
material.
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while using compressed air.
FAILURE TO START
Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord
plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or
open circuit breakers in the line.
BRUSH INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION
For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and
replacement on this tool should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED
PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE/DELTA
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER.
At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest
authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and
inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have
new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.
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