American Sanders 3DS Orbital Sander - Manual (Page 9)

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Machine Setup (cont)
WARNING: Injury could occur to the operator or by-
standers if the machine should tip or fall
while replacing the pad or changing the
abrasive.
WARNING: Never allow the machine to be started while
tilted up. Severe injury could result if the
machine is started while the abrasive is
being changed.
CAUTION: Damage to the sanding head will occur if
the unit is allowed to drop freely from the
tilted position.
CAUTION: Damage to the pad driver will occur if the
machine is operated without sandpaper or
screen and pad. Damage to the pad driver
can also occur if the pad is less than 1/8”
thick.
10. Install or replace sandpaper or screen and pad. The
sandpaper, screen, and pad should be replaced if there are
any tears or if they have become worn and dull. The pad
should also be replaced if its thickness is less than 1/8”.
To install or replace the sandpaper, screen, or pad: (See
Figure 12)
DANGER: Disconnect the power source. Electrocution
could occur if the machine is connected to
the power source while changing the abra-
sives, pads or empting the dust bag.
a.) Unplug the machine from its power source and
move the power cord out of your way.
b.) Tilt the machine back by pressing on the tilt
assist strap with your foot while also pushing
down on the handle. (see Figure 13)
c.) Remove foot from tilt assist strap and continue
to push down on the handle until the machine
rests in the up position on the handle and tilt
wheels. (see Figure 14)
d.) To remove the existing paper or screen / pad
stand to the side of the machine and pull from
one edge. The screen may have a plastic
pushpin in the center that will require removing
prior to the screen’s removal.
(See Figure 15)
e.) Center the new paper or screen / pad over the
pad driver and press against the pad driver until
the hooks on the driver hold them in position.
WARNING: The machine is heavy. Keep others away
from the machine because of possible in-
jury if the machine should tip or fall. When
replacing the pad or changing the abrasive
use caution when tilting the machine. The
operator or other bystanders could be in-
jured.
f.) Return the machine to upright position by stand-
ing behind the handle and raising it from the
floor until the caster wheels contact the floor.
Place your foot on the tilt assist strap and ease
the sanding unit to the floor.
11. Connect the vacuum hose to the sanding unit and vacu-
um.
12. Connect the power cord to the electric box.
Figure 12
Figure 15
Figure 13
Figure 14 14
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