Porter-Cable 444 Sander User Manual


 
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B. Diamond Pad for Hook & Loop Abrasives: The pointed tip of this pad
is used for sanding into corners and intricately shaped areas. Precut, Hook &
Loop Abrasives with dust extraction holes are used with this pad. The
optional 14449 dust wand (and an external vacuum source), can also be
used with this pad to provide dust collection (Fig. 3).
C. Single Profile Mounting Plate: This plate is used to mount any one of
the profiles in a vertical position, centered under the Profile Sander (Fig. 4).
Special PSA Abrasives are available in precut sheets or in rolls that can be
cut-to-fit the various profiles.
D. Angled Profile Mounting Plate: This plate is used to mount any one of
the profiles at a 30° outward angle on either the right or left side of the tool.
(Fig. 5) This plate permits the profiles to be used in areas that are
inaccessible with the Single Profile Mounting Plate. Special PSA Abrasives
are available in precut sheets or in rolls that can be cut-to-fit the various
profiles.
E. Offset “Shutter” Pad: This pad permits access to recessed surfaces,
such as those found on louvered shutters. (Fig. 6) Special PSA Abrasives are
available in rolls that can be cut-to-fit this pad.
SELECTING A PROFILE
Individual Profiles are available in three basic styles. Several sizes are
available in each style (see a Porter-Cable Catalog for a complete listing).
The three basic styles are:
Convex Profiles Used to sand concave surfaces. Available in several
sizes to match common configurations.
Concave Profiles Used to sand convex surfaces. Available in several sizes
to match common configurations.
Angled Profiles Used to sand the bottom and sides of slots or grooves.
Available in several angles to match common config-
urations.
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