Milwaukee 6018, 6019 User Manual

Catalog No.

No de Cat.

Número de Catálogo

6018
6019

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

HEAVY-DUTY RANDOM ORBIT PALM SANDER
EXTRA ROBUSTE PONCEUSE À MOUVEMENTS ORBITAUX
ASYNCHRONES
HEAVY DUTY LIJADORAS DE ÓRBITA ALEATORIA

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE BLESSURES, L'UTILISATEUR DOIT LIRE ET BIEN COMPRENDRE LE

MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR.
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE LESIONES, EL USUARIO DEBE LEER Y ENTENDER EL MANUAL DEL

OPERADOR.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES — FOR ALL POWER TOOLS

WARNING!

Failure to follow all 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-opearted (cordless) power tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA SAFETY

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite

accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such

as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the
plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets

will reduce risk of electric shock.

5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

7. 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.

8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor
use reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

16. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for
your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

17. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.

18. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the bat-

tery pack from the power tool before making any adjust­ments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool acci­dentally.

19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do

not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tools or these
instructions to operate power tools. Power tools are danger-

ous in the hands of untrained users.

20. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of

moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused

by poorly maintained power tools.

21. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.

22. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accor-

dance with these instructions and in the manner intended
for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of

the power tool for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

SERVICE

9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools

may result in serious personal injury.

10. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce per­sonal injuries.

11. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-
position before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on
the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.

12. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of
the power tool may result in personal injury.

13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.

14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

15. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extrac-

tion and collection facilities, ensure these are connected
and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-re-

lated hazards.

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23. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that

the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES - SANDERS

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. Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.

3. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paint

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in

a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.

OPM

1. Vents

2. Dust bag

3. Nameplate

4. Pad

5. On/Off switch

Symbology

Double Insulated

Volts Alternating Current

Amps

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Canadian Standards Association

Orbits per Minute (OPM)

5

Cat.
No.

6018
6019

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1

Volts

AC

115
115

Specifications

Amps

1.8

1.8

Orbits

per Min.

12, 000
12, 000

Pad Size

5"
5"

2

3

4

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GROUNDING

EXTENSION CORDS

WARNING!

Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the tool. Never remove
the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the
cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a
MILWAUKEE service facility before use. If the plug will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

Grounded Tools:
Tools with Three Prong Plugs

Tools marked “Grounding Required”
have a three wire cord and three prong
grounding plug. The plug must be con­nected to a properly grounded outlet
(See Figure A). If the tool should elec­trically malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a low resistance
path to carry electricity away from the
user, reducing the risk of electric shock.

The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside
the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must
be the only wire connected to the tool's grounding system and must never be
attached to an electrically “live” terminal.

Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet
should look like those in Figure A.

Double Insulated Tools:
Tools with Two Prong Plugs

Tools marked “Double Insulated” do
not require grounding. They have a
special double insulation system
which satisfies OSHA requirements
and complies with the applicable stan­dards of Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc., the Canadian Standard Associa­tion and the National Electrical Code.
Double Insulated tools may be used
in either of the 120 volt outlets shown
in Figures B and C.

Fig. A

Fig. B

Fig. C

Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated tools
can use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance from the
supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using
extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in volt­age, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. Refer to the table
shown to determine the required minimum wire size.

The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total
length, be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required.
If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the name­plate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum wire
size.

Guidelines for Using Extension Cords

• If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure it is marked with the
suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor
use.

• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired
by a qualified person before using it.

• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and
damp or wet areas.

Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge

Nameplate

Amperes

5.1 - 8

8.1 - 12

12.1 - 15

15.1 - 20

* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts
at 150% of the rated amperes.

for Extension Cords*

25'

0 - 5

16
16
14
12
10

Extension Cord Length

100'

50'

16
16
14
12
10

75'

16
14
12
10
10

14
12
10
10

150'

12
10

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FUTURE USE.

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TOOL ASSEMBLY

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug tool before
attaching or removing accessories or making adjustments.
Use only specifically recommended accessories. Others
may be hazardous.

Random Orbit Sanders

Random orbit sanders combine a small orbiting action with free floating
rotation. The resulting motion is a random pattern that produces an even,
swirl-free finish on a variety of materials.

Selecting Sandpaper and Grits

Sandpaper can be made from various grit materials and these should be
selected according the material to be sanded. The guidelines below list
materials and grit materials that should be used with them.

• Fine woodwork - garnet or aluminum oxide

• Rough woodwork - aluminum zirconia or ceramic aluminum oxide

• Manufactured wood products (particleboard, medium density

fiber board etc.) - silicon carbide or aluminum oxide

• Solid surfacing materials (Corian, etc.) - silicon carbide or

aluminum oxide

• Metals - emery or aluminum oxide
Sandpaper is also graded by coarseness. Start your work with an abra-

sive grit just coarse enough to remove high spots and excessive rough­ness. Follow with a second sanding using a grit one or two grades finer.
Continue with successively finer grits until you obtain the desired finish.

Do not switch from a coarse grit to a very fine grit in one step because it
may be difficult to remove the marks made by the coarse grit abrasive.
Use the finest grits practical for the roughing operation, and finish by
using successively finer grits.

Attaching Sandpaper Discs

Cat. No. 6018 is designed to be used with sanding discs that have a PSA
(pressure sensitive adhesive) backing. Cat. No. 6019 is designed to be
used with sanding discs that have a hook and loop backing.

1. Unplug tool and place it on a flat surface with pad up.

2. For Cat. No. 6018, clean dust and debris from pad face with a dry
cloth. Do not use solvents or immerse pad in liquids as this may
damage the pad.

3. Align holes in sandpaper with the dust extraction holes in the sand­ing pad and firmly press the sandpaper onto the pad.

NOTE: Sanding disc sizes vary. Choose a sanding disc between
4-3/4" to 5" in diameter.

To secure the sanding disc, run the sander on scrap, pressing
down firmly on the sandpaper.

4. To remove the sandpaper disc, peel it away from the pad.
NOTE: When using PSA sanding discs, do not store tool with sand-

paper disc on pad. Due to heat generated while sanding, discs left
on the pad for extended periods may be difficult to remove.

Attaching Dust Bag (Fig. 1)

To attach dust bag, slide bag’s entry port over sander’s dust exit spout
until detent engages with hole in entry port.

To remove dustbag, gently twist entry port and pull it away from dust exit
spout.

For best results, empty dust bag when it is no more than half full. To
empty dust bag, remove bag from sander. Unzip bag and gently tap to
remove dust.

Fig. 1

Grit

60

80

100

120

150

180

220

Type

Course

Medium

Fine

Typical Application

Ideal for initial sanding on rougher surfaces.
For fast stock removal. Rough sanding and
stripping of painted and rusted surfaces.

For intermediate sanding and removal of
minor surface imperfections.

Ideal for fine sanding prior to staining,
priming or sealing.

Entry port

Dust exit spout

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OPERATION

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields. Unplug the tool before changing accesso­ries or making adjustments.

Starting and Stopping the Tool

To start sander, switch ON/OFF Switch to ON.
To stop sander, switch ON/OFF Switch to OFF.

WARNING!

Finish sanding can produce clouds of fine dust that could
ignite in the presence of sparks or open flame. Always wear
a dust mask or respirator and use your sander in a well
ventilated area.

General Sanding with Random Orbit Sanders

When using random orbit sanders there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Unlike most sanders, random orbit sanders should be placed on the
workpiece BEFORE the tool is started. If the sander is started before
it is placed on the workpiece, the free floating pad may be spinning
at a speed that can cause scratches when it is finally placed on
workpiece.

• Unlike most sanders, random orbit sanders can be moved across
the workpiece in any direction (in the case of wood, regardless of
the direction of the grain).

• Varying pressure applied to the sander will affect its rotating speed.
A light pressure is recommended for fine work, moderate pressure
for rough work. Excessive pressure does not allow the pad to
rotate enough.

• Keep sanding pad flat on the workpiece. Tipping the sander or using
the edges of the pad may produce an uneven finish, and reduce pad
life.

• Keep sander moving in broad even strokes across the workpiece.
Sanding in one spot too long can cause gouging and uneven results.

• Check the workpiece frequently, random orbit sanders work
more aggressively than simple orbital sanders.

Sanding

1. Place sander on the workpiece and turn on the sander.

2. Keep the sanding disc flat against the workpiece, keep the sander
moving across the workpiece, and use long, sweeping strokes.

3. Begin sanding with a coarse grit sandpaper and gradually use finer
and finer grits of sandpaper until the desired finish is reached. For
example when using the sander on wood, begin with an 80 grit
followed by a 120 grit, then a 180 grit and so on.

Removing Paint or Varnish

1. When removing several layers of paint or varnish, remove as much
as possible with a paint solvent or varnish remover.

2. Scrape away the residue with a putty knife or other scraping tool
and allow the surface to cool and dry before applying sander to the
workpiece.

3. Select a coarse grit sandpaper disc to help prevent the sandpaper
from clogging.

4. Keep the sander moving over new areas to avoid heating and soft­ening the old coating (paint or varnish).

5. Work in wide, overlapping strokes to produce a uniform finish.

6. As the workpiece begins to show through the old coating, switch to
a medium grit sandpaper disc to avoid scratching the surface of the
workpiece. Gradually switch to a fine grit sandpaper until you achieve
the desired finish.

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