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Read and understand all war nings and operating 
instructions before using any tool or equipment.  When 

using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed 
to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or 
modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property 
damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment 
are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT 
be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was 
designed.

If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product 
until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.
Online contact form at www.porter-cable.com
Postal Mail: Technical Service Manager
                    Porter-Cable
 

      4825 Highway 45 North

 

      Jackson, TN 38305

Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from 
the following sources:
Power Tool Institute
1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851
www.powertoolinstitute.org
National Safety Council
1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201

American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4 floor, New 
York, NY 10036 www.ansi.org ANSI 01.1Safety Requirements for 
Woodworking Machines, and the U.S. Department of Labor regulations 
www.osha.gov

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GENERAL SAFETY RULES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CARTON CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

OPERATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MAINTENANCE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SERVICE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

ACCESSORIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ESPAÑOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

FRANÇAIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Page 1: ..._______________________ Serial No ______________________________________ IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations ESPAÑOL PÁGINA 19 FRANÇAIS PAGE 35 To learn more about Porter Cable visit our website at http www porter cable com Copyright 2005 Porter Cable Part No A14107 09 10 05 Rev A M...

Page 2: ...cal Service Manager Porter Cable 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson TN 38305 Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the following sources Power Tool Institute 1300 Sumner Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www powertoolinstitute org National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca IL 60143 3201 American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street 4 floo...

Page 3: ... wear NIOSH OSHA approved properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 It is important for you to read and understand this manual The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information SAFETY GUIDELINES DEFINITIONS indicates an imminently hazardous situation ...

Page 4: ...tions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for...

Page 5: ...stments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users e Maintain power tools Check for misalignmen...

Page 6: ...7 Do not use the spindle lock pin to stop the spindle from rotating 8 Do not sand lead based paint Lead based paint should only be removed by a professional 9 Wear eye and hearing protection Always use safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87 1 standards Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3...

Page 7: ...ns per minute or d c direct current or a c alternating current 2 two phase alternating current 2N two phase alternating current with neutral 3 three phase alternating current 3N three phase alternating current with neutral rated current of the appropriate fuse link in amperes time lag miniature fuse link where X is the symbol for the time current characteristic as given in IEC 60127 protective ear...

Page 8: ... Children pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not be present in the work area until the work is done and all cleanup is complete Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of injury 6 Wear a dust respirator or a dual filter dust and fume respirator mask which has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA the National Institute of Saf...

Page 9: ...te on the tool Several models however are designed for A C current only Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits Do not operate tools rated A C only on D C current To do so may seriously damage the tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE W...

Page 10: ... and seat the hex spacer into the hex socket of the handle boss 4 Place the other washer B Fig 2 on the bolt and secure it with a hex nut E Tighten securely 5 Thread the auxiliary handle into the collar DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE A Left Handle Boss B Bolt C Hex Spacer D Collar E Washer 2 F Hex Nut G Right Handle Boss Fig 1 A Fig 2 AUXILIARY HANDLE An auxiliary handle to be mounted on either...

Page 11: ...the spindle B Fig 4 by hand until the pin engages and stops the spindle rotation DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE SPINDLE LOCK Do not depress spindle lock while tool is running Fig 4 Fig 3A Fig 3B Fig 3C Fig 3D The handle and collar may be tightened in any one of four positions Fig 3A through Fig 3D Move the handle and collar to the desired position and tighten securely B A ...

Page 12: ...en the screws firmly 3 Thread the aluminum and sponge rubber back up pad A Fig 7 on the machine spindle Hand tighten 4 Select the Porter Cable tungsten carbide disc with grit size best suited for the job Center the disc on the back up pad Fig 8 and thread the disc retaining nut on the spindle Depress the spindle lock pin A Fig 8 and rotate pad by hand until the lock engages and stops the pad rotat...

Page 13: ...osition 1 provides the slowest operating speed 3300 RPM and position 6 the fastest 4500 RPM You can change the speed while the motor is running or not running HOW TO HOLD THE TOOL Hold the tool firmly with both hands Fig 9 TO START AND STOP THE TOOL To start the tool depress the trigger A Fig 10 To stop the tool release the trigger This tool has a lock button B Fig 10 conveniently located in the t...

Page 14: ...32 below the pad edge see Fig 12 For removing very thin coats of paint make the depth of cut smaller by moving the rail above the pad downward Use a piece of scrap lumber to try several positions until you find the height best suited for the job Do not change the position of the rail that is 1 32 below the pad edge USING THE PAINT REMOVER SPOT SANDING To sand small areas start the motor and place ...

Page 15: ...areas left to right right to left up down or in a circular path until you have covered the entire surface SANDING UP TO WINDOW OR DOOR FRAMES If the window or door frame is on your left adjust the left rail of the paint remover so that it is higher than the edge of the pad Adjust the right rail so that it is lower than the edge of the pad If the window or door frame is to your right adjust the rai...

Page 16: ...operating conditions No further lubrication is necessary BRUSH INSPECTION If applicable For your continued safety and electrical protection brush inspection and replacement on this tool should ONLY be performed by an AUTHORIZED PORTER CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER CABLE DELTA FACTORY SERVICE CENTER At approximately 100 hours of use take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter Cable...

Page 17: ... also order parts from your nearest factory owned branch or by calling our Customer Care Center at 1 888 848 5175 to receive personalized support from highly trained technicians SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing and or replacement of parts For information about Porter Cable its factory owned branches or an Authorized Warranty Service Center visit our website a...

Page 18: ...rized Service Stations ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WILL LAST ONLY FOR ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE To obtain information on warranty performance please write to PORTER CABLE 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson Tennessee 38305 Attention Product Service THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS PORTER CABLE S SOLE LIABILITY UNDER ...

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