Porter-Cable 444vs Sander User Manual


 
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REMOVING PAINT AND VARNISH
Read and follow all instructions in the
“ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL”
section of this manual.
To remove old paint and varnish:
1. Use a coarse, open coat abrasive to avoid the usual clogging of the
abrasive surfaces.
2. Keep the machine moving over new areas to avoid heating and
softening the material being removed.
Try to work the entire surface at the same time by working in wide, over-
lapping arcs. Do not concentrate on small areas. When using liquid
removers or heaters to speed the work, scrape away all excess paint or
varnish with a putty knife or other suitable scraping tool, and allow the wood
to be cool and dry before sanding.
DOORS AND MOLDINGS
The “in-line” motion of the Profile Sander is ideally suited for use in the
recessed corners and on the intricate profiles found on moldings and raised-
panel doors. The diamond shaped pads make sanding the recessed corners
easy, while the wide variety of available sanding profiles allow you to exactly
match each detail of intricate molding configurations.
For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a
list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665.
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