Wilton 41002 Sander User Manual


 
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8. Make further adjustments as needed.
9. Tighten the hex nut to secure the setting.
Abrasive Disc Replacement
1. Unplug the sander from the power source.
2. Remove the dust cover and the disc table.
To remove the disc table, remove the
handles then tilt the disc table upward while
pulling it away from the disc.
3. Peel off the old abrasive disc.
4. Thoroughly clean the aluminum disc surface
using naptha or a similar non-flammable
solvent that will dry film-free.
5. Pull the protective backing half-way off the
new abrasive disc.
6. Carefully position the new abrasive disc so it
is centered accurately on the aluminum disc.
7. When accurately centered, remove the rest
of the protective backing and press the
abrasive disc firmly against the aluminum
disc so complete adhesive contact is made.
8. Re-install dust cover and table.
9. Reconnect sander to power source.
Aluminum Disc Removal
The aluminum disc can be easily removed if
needed; for example, to facilitate cleaning the
aluminum disc when replacing abrasive discs.
1. Unplug sander from the power source.
2. Remove the disc table and the dust chute.
3. Rotate the disc until the set screw is
accessible through the opening behind the
disc guard. See Figure 15. You may need to
loosen the socket head cap screws (see
Figure 4) on the guard and shift it forward in
order to clear the set screw.
4. Loosen the set screw with a 3mm hex
wrench, and pull the aluminum disc off the
motor shaft.
5. When re-mounting the aluminum disc, make
sure the key is properly seated in the
keyway on the motor shaft. Tighten the set
screw firmly when the disc has been
mounted.
Figure 15