Performax 241-0971, Owner'S Manual

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SANDING 

– cont’d 

 
Upon completion of the sanding operation, turn 
sander OFF by squeezing and releasing the 
switch trigger. Wait until the sanding disc comes 
to a complete stop before removing it from the 
workpiece. 
 

WARNING:

 Your sander should only be 

turned ON when the entire surface of the 
sanding pad is in contact with the workpiece.  
Failure to follow this sanding procedure 
could result in loose sandpaper which could 
result in possible injury. 

NOTE: Hold the sander with two hands, 
using both the front and main handles. 

Be 

careful NOT to cover the motor cooling vents 
with your hands. Covering the cooling vents 
could cause the motor to be damaged by 
overheating. 
 

DO NOT FORCE THE SANDER.

 The weight of 

the sander usually provides adequate pressure. 
Let the sander and sandpaper do the work. 
Applying added pressure will slow the motor, 
increase the wear on the sandpaper and greatly 
reduce sander speed. Excessive pressure will 
overload the motor causing possible damage 
from the motor overheating. It will also create an 
inferior finish on sanded work. Any finish or 
resin on wood will soften from the frictional heat, 
causing sandpaper to become clogged quickly. 
Do not sand in one spot too long as the sander’s 
rapid action may remove too much material, 
making the surface uneven. 
 
Extended periods of sanding may tend to 
overheat the motor. If this occurs, turn sander 
OFF, wait until the sanding pad comes to a 
complete stop and remove it from the 
workpiece. Check to make sure your hands 
have not been covering the cooling vents. Let 
the motor cool before continuing sanding 
operation.

CLEANING THE DUST BOX 

 
The dust box will collect much of the sanding 
dust that is generated during sanding 
operations. As a result, it must be cleaned out 
periodically so the dust collection will be 
efficient. 
 
1. 

Squeeze the sides of the dust box (1) and 
pull it away from the rear of the sander (2) 
(Fig. 7). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2. 

Pry the top of the dust box (3) away from 
the bottom of the dust box (4) (Fig. 8). 

NOTE:

 It is best to perform this function 

either outside or over a trash can, as loose 
dust will come out of the dust box very 
easily. 
 

3. 

Shake all the dust out of the dust box. 
 

4. 

Use a soft DRY brush to remove the dust 
from the filter located inside the top of the 
dust box. 
 

5. 

Once all the sanding dust is removed form 
the dust box, press the upper and lower 
sections together. They will “snap” into 
place when properly assembled. 
 

6. 

Reinstall the dust box onto the rear of the 
sander. 

NOTE:

 The locking tabs (5

) will “snap” into 

place when the dust box is fully pushed 
onto the rear of the sander. 

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING 

! 

Fig. 8 

Fig. 7