Porter-Cable PTS10, Instruction Manual

Before each use:

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Drain water from air compressor tank and condensation from air lines. See air compressor’s
operators manual.

Disconnect the tool from the air supply before lubricating or changing
abrasive disc.

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Lubricate tool, see “Maintenance” section in this manual.

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Place abrasive disc onto sander pad. See "To Install Abrasive Disc" paragraph in the
"Maintenance" section.

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Connect tool to air hose of recommended size. 

NOTE:

The use of a quick connect set makes

connecting easier.  

IMPORTANT: The use of air filters and air line lubricators is recommended. 

To use:

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Turn air compressor on and allow air tank
to fill.

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Set the air compressor’s regulator to 90
PSI. This tool operates at a maximum  

90

PSI

pressure. 

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Depress trigger to operate tool. 

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Release trigger to stop tool.

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This tool is equipped with an air valve
control lever to adjust RPM speed from 
0-12000. It is recommended to operate the
tool with the air valve control at the
maximum setting for the best tool
performance.

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When job is complete, turn the air
compressor off and store as described in
the air compressor operator manual.

Tips

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Begin sanding with an abrasive grit sandpaper
coarse enough to remove the high spots.
Progress to a finer grit sandpaper until the
desired finish is obtained.

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Never change from coarse grit sandpaper to
a very fine grit sandpaper, always progress
gradually to the finer grit.

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Air Inlet

Trigger

Sander Pad

Air Valve
Control
Lever

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT:

Line pressure or hose inside diameter should be increased to compensate for

unusually long air hoses (over 25 feet).  Minimum hose diameter should be 3/8” I.D. and fittings
should have 1/4” NPT thread.

OPERATION

Air Inlet

Trigger

Sander Pad

Air Valve
Control
Lever

Vacuum
Exhaust

Without Vacuum Option

With Vacuum Option