Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for:

• Loose hardware,

• Misalignment or binding of moving parts,

• Damaged cord/electrical wiring,

• Cracked or broken parts, and

• Any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

2. After every use, wipe the tool clean with a soft cloth. Make sure water does not get into the tool.

NOTE: Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Do not use any solvents

or cleaning products that could damage the plastic parts. Some of these include but are not limited to: gasoline,

carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, and household detergents that contain ammonia.

3. Keep the ventilation openings free from dust and debris to prevent the motor from overheating.

4. Store the tool in a clean and dry place away from the reach of children.

STATIC MITIGATION

Static discharge is always a problem when sanding, especially when sanding drywall, since static shocks are more

frequent and stronger in dry, highly dusty environments. Using a dust collector or vacuum also contributes to static

buildup. The amount of static buildup depends on the temperature, ambient humidity, type of vacuum hose being

used, suction power and speed, and other factors. Your sander is designed with anti-static mitigation in mind. How-

ever, if you are still experiencing static shocks during use, the following mitigation measures may help:

• Wear rubber gloves when sanding.

• Purchase a humidiﬁer and use that in the working area. This will increase ambient humidity and decrease the risk

of shock. This is generally the best solution.

• Use increased ventilation in the working area. This will decrease dust concentration and decrease the risk of shock.

However, note that using a humidiﬁer and increased ventilation simultaneously is not necessarily a good idea, as the

increased ventilation will just take any built-up humidity with it.

• Purchase and use an anti-static hose for the dust collector; these hoses are speciﬁcally designed to mitigate static

buildup, but they are relatively expensive.

• Purchase and use a length of anti-static tinsel, which is available from online retailers.

• Use a length of bare wire wrapped around the dust hose and attach it to a ground point.

WARNING! To avoid accidents, make sure the power switch is in the OFF position and unplug the tool from

the electrical outlet before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Servicing of the tool must be performed by

a qualiﬁed technician.