Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; back cover
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basicsafety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personalinjury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equip...
Page 3 - SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
3 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ● lead from lead-based paints ● crystalline silic...
Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES
4 R e a d a l l i n s t r u c t i o n s . F a i l u r e t o f o l l o w a l l instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (c...
Page 6 - ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; Use proper safety equipment.
6 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. 2. ...
Page 7 - IPXX; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
7 SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ........................ amperes Hz ........................ hertz W ........................ watts kW ........................ kilowatts F ........................ farads µ F ........................ microfarads l ........................ litre...
Page 8 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL
8 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. Thepeelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, whichis poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can causeirreversible brain and nervous system damage. Young andunborn children are particu...
Page 9 - EXTENSION CORD SELECTION; CARTON CONTENTS
9 If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough toprevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possiblemotor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found inthis section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volt...
Page 10 - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; FOREWORD; ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING STIKITTM ABRASIVE; To install StikitTM abrasive, cut a 4; ATTACHING CONVENTIONAL ABRASIVE; Disconnect tool from power source.
10 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Your Porter-Cable Finishing Sander is equipped to accept Stikit™ adhesivebacked abrasives (4 1 / 2 " width) or conventional abrasive sheets (4 1 / 2 " x 5 1 / 2 "). This Sander is suitable for coarse, medium or fine sanding of wood, plaster,metal and pl...
Page 11 - TO START AND STOP SANDER; “OFF”; SANDING PROCEDURE; OPERATION
11 TO START AND STOP SANDER Make sure switch (A), Fig. 3, is in “OFF” position. 1. Make sure power source voltage is the same as specified on the sander’s specification plate. 2. Insert cord plug into power source outlet. 3. While holding sander firmly and off of work surface, slide switch (A), Fig....
Page 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; For assistance with your tool, visit our website at; FINE FINISHING; Read and follow all instructions in the; ADDITIONAL; section of this manual.; CABINETS AND DOORS
12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665. FINE FINISHING The action of the Porter-Cable Finishing Sander causes thousands of tinyabrasive grits to move in circu...
Page 13 - Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air.; DELTA FACTORY; MAINTENANCE; for a list of service centers or call the Customer Care
13 KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic partsshould be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plasticparts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed...