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of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than
18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When
using more than one extension to make up the total length,
be sure each individual extension contains at least the
minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum gauge for Cord sets
Total length of Cord in Feet
Volts
120 V
25 (7.6)
240 V
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)
Ampere Rating
More
not
Than
More
Than
0
6
18
6
10
18
10
12
16
12
16
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WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or
disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approved respiratory protection appropriate for
the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V .......................... volts
Hz ........................hertz
min ......................minutes
or DC ......direct current
....................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
.../min .............. per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
OPM .................... oscillations per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................ watts
Wh ...................... watt hours
Ah ....................... amp hours
or AC ........... alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
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(meters)
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
American Wire gauge
16
16
16
14
16
14
12
Not Recommended
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
PSI....................... pounds per square inch
...................... earthing terminal
..................... safety alert symbol
..................... visible radiation–
do not stare into
the light
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all documentation
..................... do not expose to rain
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss
of power and overheating. D
this tool does not operate, check power supply.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Attaching Abrasive Paper (Fig. B - E)
CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the tool before making
any adjustments or removing or installing attachments
or accessories. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position.
Your sander is designed to use 1/4‑sized sanding sheets. Pre‑
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cut 4‑1/2" x 5‑1/2" (11 cm X 14 cm) sandpaper is available at
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extra cost.
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TO MAKE 4-1/2" X 5-1/2" (11 cm X 14 cm)
SANDPAPER
a. Cut full‑sized (9" x 11" [23 cm x 28 cm]) sandpaper
into 1/4 sheets of 4‑1/2" x 5‑1/2" (11 cm X 14 cm).
b. Cut 1/2 sheet sandpaper into two 4‑1/2" x 5‑1/2" (11 cm
X 14 cm) sheets.
FITTING REGULAR SANDING SHEETS
For normal operation, assemble the abrasive paper to your
unit as follows:
1. Soften the stiff sandpaper by pulling it over the 90° edge
of a table or other straight edge, as shown in Figure B.
Concentrate on softening the edges to be clamped.
2. Release the rear paper clamp
clamp levers
tabs
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on the base plate/pad
3. Disengage the front paper clamp
holding pressure on the front clamp button
the 4‑1/2" edge of the abrasive paper under the front paper
clampuntil if hits the paper‑limiting ribs
paper clamp to secure the front of the paper.
4. Stretch paper over the base plate/pad and begin to pivot
the rear paper clamp around to its locking position. Lock
one side clamp lever by placing it behind the holding
tab
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(Fig. E) on the base plate/pad and then repeat with
the second side clamp lever.
5. If you are using the dust extraction feature, perforate the
sandpaper (see Paper Punch).
Paper Punch (Fig. F, G)
CAUTION: Turn off and remove the battery pack from
the tool before making any adjustments or removing
or installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the
switch is in the OFF position.
A paper punch
let you perforate regular abrasive paper to make dust
collection possible.
WALT tools are factory tested; if
e
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by pulling up on the side
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and disengaging them from the holding
4
as shown in Figure C.
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(Fig. D) by applying and
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is provided with your sander to
3
while inserting
. Release the front