Milwaukee FINISHING SANDER User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR

Catalog No.

No de Cat.

Catálogo No.

6016
6017

HEAVY-DUTY ORBITAL FINISHING SANDER
EXTRA ROBUSTE PONCEUSES ORBITALES DE FINITION
HEAVY-DUTY LIJADORA PARA ACABADOS

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.

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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

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 specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

OPM

1. Vents

2. Cord

3. Dust bag (Cat. No. 6017 only)

4. Pad

5. Clamp lever

6. Clamp grip

7. Handle

8. On/Off switch

9. Punch plate (Cat. No. 6017 only)

Symbology

Canadian Standards
Association

Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.

Volts Alternating Current

Orbits
per Minute (OPM)

Amps

Double Insulated

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Specifications

Cat.

Volts

No.

6016
6017

8

7

AC

Amps

115

1.8

115

1.8

1

Orbits

per Minute

13,000
13,000

2

Pad Size

4-3/8" - 4"
4-3/8" - 4"

3

9

6

4

5

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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

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

5.1 - 8

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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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.

Attaching Sandpaper (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

Clamp lever

Clamp grip

1. Unplug sander.

2. Use 1/4 sheet of sandpaper (4-1/2" x 5-1/2") (see “Selecting Sand­paper and Grits”).

3. To open clamp grip, pull out clamp lever.

4. With grit side out, place sandpaper between clamp grip and base
plate while aligning edges of sandpaper with pad edges.

5. To secure sandpaper, release clamp grip and return it to its original
position.

6. Wrap sandpaper around length of pad and attach free end of sheet
under opposite clamp as above. Pre-folding sandpaper will make
attachment easier.

NOTE: Sandpaper must be drawn as tight as possible for best
results.

Pad

Punch Plate (Cat. No. 6017 only) (Fig. 2)

Cat. No. 6017 is equipped with a punch plate which punctures holes in
sandpaper. These holes allow dust to be removed from work surface
and vacuumed into the dust bag. It may be necessary to re-punch holes
with punch plate during Sander operation to keep the dust pick-up sys­tem working efficiently.

Fig. 2

Spikes

Bent edges

To use punchplate:

1. Align bent edges of plate with edges of sandpaper so sandpaper is
completely covered by plate.

2. Puncture holes in sandpaper by firmly pressing punch plate spikes
through sandpaper.

Dust Bag (Cat. No. 6017 only) (Fig. 3)

Cat. No. 6017 is equipped with a dust bag for easy dust pickup.

Fig. 3

Punch plate

Detent

Entry port

Dust exit spout

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 dust bag, 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.

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OPERATION

WARNING!

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

Selecting Sandpaper and Grits

Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide or other synthetic abrasives are recom­mended for power sanding. A garnet sandpaper is acceptable, but has a
short life.

Start your work with an abrasive 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 impossible to remove the swirl marks made by the coarse grit
abrasive. Use the finest grits practical for the roughing operation, and
finish by using successively finer grits.

General Sanding

1. To prevent rough action due to starting under load, turn ON/OFF
Switch ON before applying sander to workpiece.

2. Work in slow, overlapping strokes parallel to grain. Your Finishing
Sander is designed for even weight distribution. Excessive pres­sure may damage workpiece and motor as well as cause premature
sandpaper wear.

3. Repeat operation using successively finer grits of sandpaper until
desired finish is obtained. Example: 60 Coarse, 100 Medium, 150
Fine.

Removing Paint and Varnish

1. If you use liquid removers or heaters to speed your work, be sure
surface is cool and dry. Before applying sander, remove excess
material with putty knife or other suitable scraping tool.

2. Use coarse, open coat abrasive to avoid usual clogging of abrasive
surface.

3. To avoid heating and softening of material being removed, keep
Finishing Sander moving over new areas.

4. Work in wide, overlapping arcs for uniform finish. Do not concen­trate on small areas

Cabinets and Doors

Because your Finishing Sander works with circular movements, you
may sand joining pieces in any direction regardless of grain. Properly
changing from coarse to fine grit abrasives, will result in an excellent
finish.

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