Porter-Cable PTS3 Sander User Manual


 
Before each use:
Drain water from air compressor tank and condensation from air lines. See air compressor’s
operators manual.
Disconnect the tool from the air supply before lubricating or changing
abrasive disc.
Lubricate tool, see “Maintenance” section in this manual.
Place abrasive disc onto sander pad. See "To Install Abrasive Disc" paragraph in the
"Maintenance" section.
Connect tool to air hose of recommended size. NOTE: The use of a quick connect set makes
connecting easier.
IMPORTANT: The use of air filters and air line lubricators is recommended.
To use:
Turn air compressor on and allow air tank
to fill.
Set the air compressor’s regulator to 90
PSI. This tool operates at a maximum 90
PSI pressure.
Depress trigger to operate tool.
Release trigger to stop tool.
This tool is equipped with an air valve
control lever to adjust RPM speed from
0-12000. It is recommended to operate the
tool with the air valve control at the
maximum setting for the best tool
performance.
When job is complete, turn the air
compressor off and store as described in
the air compressor operator manual.
Tips
Begin sanding with an abrasive grit sandpaper
coarse enough to remove the high spots.
Progress to a finer grit sandpaper until the
desired finish is obtained.
Never change from coarse grit sandpaper to
a very fine grit sandpaper, always progress
gradually to the finer grit.
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Air Inlet
Trigger
Sander Pad
Air Valve
Control
Lever
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Line pressure or hose inside diameter should be increased to compensate for
unusually long air hoses (over 25 feet). Minimum hose diameter should be 3/8” I.D. and fittings
should have 1/4” NPT thread.
OPERATION
Air Inlet
Trigger
Sander Pad
Air Valve
Control
Lever
Vacuum
Exhaust
Without Vacuum Option
With Vacuum Option