• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or
risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging im-
properly or at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
SANDERS
• Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coat-
ings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc. can
self-ignite in the sander dust bag or elsewhere and
cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire always empty the
dust bag frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and
never store or leave a sander without totally emptying
its dust bag. Also follow the recommendations of the
coatings manufacturers.
•
To reduce the risk of injury, when
WARNING
working in dusty situations, wear
appropriate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
•
Some dust created by power sanding,
WARNING
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
SFM
No Load Surface Feet per Minute (SFM)
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
C
US
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2832-20
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
Paper Size .................................................... 3"x18"
SFM ....................................................... 750 - 1350
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ......................0°F to 125°F
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Dust port
2. Rear handle
3. Trigger
4. Front handle
5. Front handle lever
6. Belt adjuster knob
7. Sander belt
8. LEDs
9. Belt tension lever
10. Speed dial
ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
WARNING
specified for the battery. For spe-
cific charging instructions, read the operator's
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
Remove the battery pack any time
WARNING
the tool is not in use.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
To reduce the risk of injury, always
WARNING
remove battery pack before chang-
ing or removing accessories or making adjust-
ments. Only use accessories specifically recom-
mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
Fingers can be pinched between the rollers and
the belt tension release. To reduce the risk of
injury, keep fingers out of the areas.
Removing/Installing Sanding Belts
To remove:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Place the sander on its side.
3. Release the belt tension lever and remove the
sanding belt.
To install:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Place the sander on its side.
3. Release the belt tension lever.
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2
3
4
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10
8
7
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11. Direction of rotation
12. Dust bag
13. Universal hose adapter
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