ITC SPT105 Operator's Manual
PROD. NO. 011453
MOD. NO. SPT105
Palm Sander
Operator’s Manual (p.2)
Ponçeuse à main
Manuel d’utilisateur (p.10)
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and warranty. Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for
future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electrical equipment such as this, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Please familiarize yourself with the following information to prevent damage to
your equipment and injury to the operator, property damage, or death.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT
We strongly recommend that this tool not be modied and / or used for any
application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions
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relative to its application, do not use the equipment until you have consulted us and
we have advised you.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
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CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp,
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wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose your tool to rain. Keep the work area
well lit. Don’t use tools in the presence of ammable gases or liquids.
KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY. All children should be kept
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away from the work area. Don’t let them handle machines, tools or extension
cords. Visitors can be a distraction and are difcult to protect from injury.
GROUNDED TOOLS must be plugged into an outlet that itself is properly
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installed and grounded. Grounding provides a low-resistance path to carry
electricity to ground away from the operator, should the tool malfunction
electrically. Do not remove the grounding prong from the plug or alter the plug
in any way. If in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded according
to code, check with a qualied electrician.
OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DOUBLE INSULATION.
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This tool is double insulated. It is equipped with a polarized plug. One blade
is wider than the other, so it will t into a polarized outlet only one way. If you
have difculty inserting the plug, try reversing it. If it still doesn’t t, do not alter
the plug; have a qualied electrician install a polarized outlet.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded
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surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. When your
body is grounded, the risk of electric shock increases. When working wherever
“live” electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain whether there is
a danger of shock. Even so, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE
TOOL while using it. Hold the tool only by the plastic grip to prevent electric
shock if you contact a live wire.
DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never carry your sander by the cord or pull
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on the cord to unplug it. Protect the cord from potential sources of damage:
heat, oil & solvents, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately.
WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS, USE AN OUTDOOR-RATED EXTENSION
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CORD. An extension cord rated for outdoor use must be marked “W-A” or “W”.
DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS TO MOISTURE. Rain or
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wet conditions can cause water to enter the tool and lead to electric shock.
ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS OF SUFFICIENT GAUGE
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FOR ITS LENGTH.
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Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
Amps
from Tool
Nameplate
0 - 5 amps 16 ga. 16 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga. 12 ga. 12 ga.
5.1 - 8 amps 16 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use
8.1 - 12 amps 14 ga. 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use
12.1 - 15 amps 12 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use
15.1 - 20 amps 10 ga. 10 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use Do Not Use
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7.62 m
(25')
long
15.24 m
(50')
long
22.86 m
(75')
long
30.48 m
(100')
long
45.72 m
(150')
long
60.96 m
(200')
long
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust.
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Equipment should also be in a high location or locked up to keep out of reach
of children.
DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate
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for which it was intended.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the work
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of a larger industrial tool. Don’t use a tool for a purpose for which it was not
intended.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can be caught
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in moving parts. Protective, non-electrically conductive gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair and keep it from harm.
USE EYE PROTECTION. Use a full-face mask if the work you’re doing
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produces metal lings, dust or wood chips. Goggles are acceptable in other
situations. Wear a clean dust mask if the work involves creating a lot of ne or
coarse dust.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work. It’s safer than using
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your hands and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not
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reach over or across machines that are running.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
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safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and safe performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure the switch is in the OFF
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position before plugging in.
ALWAYS CHECK AND MAKE SURE TO REMOVE ANY ADJUSTING KEYS
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OR WRENCHES before turning the tool on. Left attached, these parts can y
off a rotating part and result in personal injury.
DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF IT CANNOT BE SWITCHED ON OR OFF. Have
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your tool repaired before using it.
DISCONNNECT THE PLUG FROM POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY
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ADJUSTMENTS. Changing attachments or accessories can be dangerous if
the tool could accidentally start.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing & use common sense. Don’t operate
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any tool when you are tired.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this tool, any part that is
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damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for mis-alignment of moving parts,
binding of movng parts, breakage of parts, mountings, and other conditions
that may affect its operation. Inspect screws and tighten any that are loose.
Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the
instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service
center. Don’t use the tool if switch does not turn it on and off properly.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical replacement
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parts.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS should be made by qualied repair technicians at an
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authorized repair centre. Improperly repaired tools could cause serious shock
or injury.
EMPLOYERS must enforce compliance with the safety warnings and all other
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instructions in this manual. Keep it available for use by everyone assigned to
use this equipment.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions detailed in this manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that occur. It must be
understood by the operator that COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION ARE
FACTORS that cannot be built into this product, but MUST BE SUPPLIED BY
THE OPERATOR.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PALM SANDER
Always follow instructions for tting and changing sandpaper
Do not put undue pressure on the sander such that it slows down.
After switching off, always wait until the sander has stopped before putting it
down.
SPECIFICATIONS
Sander with spring clips for loading sandpaper
Easy-empty dust bag
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Sandpaper-piercing template
1 pc. 60 grit sandpaper
1 pc. 80 grit sandpaper
Voltage: 120 volts AC, 60Hz.
Current rating: 180 Watts, 1.5 amps
Sanding surface area: 110 mm x 110 mm (4-1/4" x 4-1/4")
Sandpaper size: 140 mm x 114 mm (5-1/2" x 4-1/2")- 1/4 of a standard 9" x 11"
(229 mm x 280 mm) sheet of sandpaper
Oscillations per minute: 14,000 opm
Designed in accordance with applicable UL/C-UL standards, your Palm
Sander is double insulated. All external metal parts are electrically insulated
from interior parts to prevent electrical shock during operation. This is done by
placing insulation barriers between the electrical and mechanical components
making it unnecessary for the sander to be grounded.
It is designed for sanding and polishing a variety of materials. The tool design
also allows for sanding ush into corners on three sides of the tool.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Pre-punched, pre-cut sandpaper that is made to t this tool is available from
some retailers.
As a cheaper alternative, you can use one quarter of a standard sheet of
sandpaper. Cut it in half lengthwise and then in half again crosswise.
INSTALLING SANDPAPER
Unplug the sander.
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Turn the tool upside down
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Check for any damage to sandpaper and to the sanding pad.
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Push the right side / back spring clip lever in toward the side of the tool to
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release it and swing it down, opening the paper jaw at the back.
Insert one end of the paper into the rear spring-clip jaw, grit side down and
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toward the back.
Close the spring-clip jaw by swinging the lever forward and hooking it in place
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behind the tab on the right side of the tool.
Wrap the paper around the pad at the bottom of the tool.
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Release the left side / front spring clip and open that clamp jaw.
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Insert the front end of the paper into the front clamp as far as possible, drawing
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the paper as tightly as possible across the bottom pad.
Close the front spring-clip jaw by swinging the lever back and hooking it in
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place behind the tab on the left side of the tool.
If the sandpaper loosens during use, loosen the clips and re-insert the paper.
To allow the efcient pick-up of dust from the work surface, punch holes in the
paper using the plastic hole-punch template.
Line the three tabs up with the edge of the sanding pad and push it against the
paper, forcing the circle of eight buttons to pierce the paper.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Check the sandpaper regularly for tears, cracking, and other damage. Damaged
paper can allow the pad beneath to be damaged.
NOTE: Because of the operator vigilance required in this respect, the pad is
considered a consumable part and is not covered under warranty.
RUNNING THE SANDER
Check that the switch is set at “0” (OFF).
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Plug the sander into any standard 110/120-volt wall socket.
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Hold the tool rmly. Check to make sure the abrasive is not obstructed nor
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touching the work surface.
Press the switch on the front of the machine with your index nger. Switching
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the tool on or off under load may damage it and will cause excessive swirl
markings on the workpiece.
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CONTROL THE DUST IN THE WORKPLACE
For dust collection to work, the eight dust extraction holes must be punched
through the paper. Using the dust extraction feature of the sander also helps
prevent the sandpaper from loading quickly with sawdust.
At the back of your sander, you can attach a dust collector with a 1-1/4" ID
hose, or if not available, the supplied dust bag can be used.
The dust bag slides into the extraction port at the back of the tool.
Empty the bag whenever it is half full.
SANDING
The base of the sander moves in a tiny circular orbit cutting across the
woodgrain, with the woodgrain, and at all angles in between. As the motion is
circular, it doesn’t matter how you move the sander.
Extra pressure is seldom needed.
Use a grade of sandpaper that will make ner marks than those already on the
surface. Too coarse a grade will not make the surface smoother while too ne a
grade will remove scratches too slowly, or not at all. Continue using ner grades
of sandpaper until you obtain the desired nish.
When removing old paint, determine how much paint really needs to be
removed. Consider that old paint may well be toxic and will have to be treated
with the respect due any toxic material. This could affect both the tool operator
and the environment.
Wear appropriate breathing protection and dispose carefully of dust and chips.
Lead in dust or chips left after sanding could be tracked throughout residences
and release toxins into the soil. A nish that is cracking or aking has to be
taken off, but a nish that is still rmly attached can be “roughed up” and
painted over with primer and a new nish. Always lightly sand the undercoat
with ne grade sandpaper before applying the top coat.
MAINTENANCE
Keep the vents clear of dust and debris. This will help prevent possible
electrical shorts and ensure proper cooling.
Keep the tool housing clean and free of oil and grease using mild soap and a
damp (not wet) cloth.
Inspect the cord regularly and have it replaced by an authorized repair facility if
it is damaged.
Lubrication for this tool is done at the factory and should not be necessary
again under normal use.
An authorized repair centre should do any repairs, modication, or maintenance
that involve dis-assembling the tool.
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