Porter-Cable 361 Sander User Manual


 
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TO START AND STOP BELT SANDERS
1. Make sure that the switch is “OFF” and the power circuit voltage is the same
as the voltage shown on the specification plate. Connect the tool to the
power circuit.
2. Squeeze the trigger (A) Fig. 2 to
start the motor. Release the
trigger to stop the motor.
3. To allow the motor to run without
constantly holding the trigger,
press the trigger switch (A), push
the lock button (B) Fig. 2, and
release the trigger switch.
4. To release the lock button,
squeeze the trigger and release.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (Models 360VS and 362VS Only)
Models 360VS and 362VS have Variable Speed Control. The operating speed is
adjustable between 1000 SFM (surface feet per minute) and 1500 SFM.
Adjust the speed by turning the thumbwheel (C) Fig. 2. Thumbwheel position #1
provides the slowest operating speed (1000 SFM) while position #6 provides the
fastest operating speed (1500 SFM). The speed can be changed with the motor
running or not running.
A
C
B
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE ABRASIVE BELT
1. Place the sander on its left side.
2. Pull the lever (A) out toward the
rear of the tool to retract the idler
pulley and release tension on the
abrasive belt.
3. Remove the old belt.
4. Install the new belt with the arrow
(printed on the inside of the belt)
on the top and pointing TOWARD
the idler pulley (B).
NOTE: Some sanding belts are bi-directional and will not have arrows printed on
them. You can install them to run in either direction.
5. Engage the front pulley by pushing the lever (A) back to its original position.
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
Fig. 1
A
B
NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or
tools are required.
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
Fig. 2