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OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE ORBIT DIAMETER
See Figure 3.
To adjust the orbit diameter:
n Unplug the sander.
n Press and hold the locking button.
n Turn the backing pad counterclockwise until the button
locks into position.
n Turn the backing pad an additional 180º until you can
feel the backing pad lock into position.
n Release the locking button.
NOTE: To determine the orbit of the sander, rotate
the backing pad counterclockwise with your hand and
look down on the sander from directly above the motor
housing. If you can see the red backing pad top, the
orbit is 1/4 in. If you cannot see the red backing pad
top, the orbit is 1/8 in.
ADJUSTING THE SPEED
See Figure 4.
Adjust the speed by rotating the speed selection dial. The
dial is conveniently located on the motor housing.
To adjust the speed:
n Unplug the sander.
n Choose one of these options:
n Increase the speed: Turn the dial to a higher
setting.
n Decrease the speed: Turn the dial to a lower
setting.
Recommended speed settings are as follows:
Speed Surface/Application
1 - 3 plastic, plexiglass
3 - 4 metal finishing, old paint removal
5 - 6 wood/coarse and fine sanding
ATTACHING VELCRO
®
SANDING DISCS
See Figure 5.
To attach Velcro sanding discs:
n Unplug the sander.
n Align the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the
hook and loop backing pad.
n Press the sanding disc against the backing pad as
firmly as possible.
NOTE: To provide for best adhesion, we recommend
that you clean the backing pad and the sanding disc
backing occasionally by brushing them lightly with a
small brush.
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
LOCKING BUTTON
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
BACKING PAD
TO INCREASE
SPEED
TO DECREASE
SPEED
Fig. 5
HOOK AND LOOP
SANDING