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Selecting and Attaching Sandpaper (Fig. 1)

MILWAUKEE Orbital Sander pads accept both adhesive-backed sand-

paper and standard sandpaper with clamps.

1. To attach sandpaper, create a smooth edge by using a knife to score

the paper. The paper will tear neatly when the abrasive sides are

folded together.

2. Lay the sandpaper on a flat surface with the grit side down. Then

roll the ends of the sandpaper so the last inch of each side curls up.

This will make attachment easier.

3. Insert the curled end of the sandpaper into the clamp grip and pull

the paper tightly over the pad, making sure the paper is centered

(Fig. 1).

4. Insert the paper into the other spring clamp, making sure the paper is

secure.

NOTE: Loose or poorly centered paper will not produce the best

results and will excessively wear sandpaper.

Dust Pick-Up Kit (Cat. No. 48-09-0300) (Fig. 2)

The dust bag provides fast and efficient removal of sawdust, keeping

your work area clean.

Fig. 1

1. To attach the Dust Pick-Up Kit, slide the shroud half without the dust

bag over the base of the sander.

2. Slide the shroud half with the dust bag over the base. Squeeze both

shroud halves together until they lock at both ends.

3. To remove Dust Pick-Up Kit, release the tabs on each end of shroud

and remove each shroud half.

4. For best performance, empty the dust bag when it is half full. To

empty the bag, remove the shroud, unzip the bag and gently shake

dust into a container. Do not remove the dust bag from the shroud.

Selecting Sandpaper and Grits

Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide or other synthetic abrasives are recom-

mended for power sanding. A garnet sandpaper is acceptable, but has a

short life.

Start your work with an abrasive grit just coarse enough to remove high

spots and excessive roughness. Follow with a second sanding using a

grit one or two grades finer. Continue with successively finer grits until

you obtain the desired finish.

Do not switch from a coarse grit to a very fine grit in one step because

it may be impossible to remove the swirl marks made by the coarse grit

abrasive. Use the finest grits practical for the roughing operation, and

finish by using successively finer grits.

General Sanding

1. To prevent rough action due to starting under load, turn On/Off

Switch ON before applying sander to workpiece.

2. Work in slow, overlapping strokes parallel to grain. Your finishing

sander is designed for even weight distribution. Excessive pres-

sure may damage workpiece and motor as well as cause premature

sandpaper wear.

3. Repeat operation using successively finer grits of sandpaper until

desired finish is obtained. Example: 60 Coarse, 100 Medium, 150

Fine.

Removing Paint and Varnish

1. If you use liquid removers or heaters to speed your work, be sure

surface is cool and dry. Before applying sander, remove excess

material with putty knife or other suitable scraping tool.

2. Use coarse, open coat abrasive to avoid usual clogging of abrasive

surface.

3. To avoid heating and softening of material being removed, keep

finishing sander moving over new areas.

4. Work in wide, overlapping arcs for uniform finish. Do not concen-

trate on small areas

Cabinets and Doors

Because your finishing sander works with circular movements, you may

sand joining pieces in any direction regardless of grain. Properly chang-

ing from coarse to fine grit abrasives, will result in an excellent finish.

Fig. 2

Dust bag

Shroud half

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses

with side shields. Unplug the tool before changing accesso-

ries or making adjustments.

WARNING!

Wear a dust mask and safety glasses with side shields.

Unplug tool before changing accessories.

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