Porter-Cable 360 User Manual

Instruction

manual

The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the
spaces below and retain for future reference.

Model No. ______________________________________

Type ___________________________________________

Serial No. _______________________________________

IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.

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ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15
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MODEL 361
3" x 24"
MODEL 363
4" x 24"

MODEL 360VS
3" x 24"
MODEL 362VS
4" x 24"

Belt Sanders

MODEL 360
3" x 24"
MODEL 362
4" x 24"

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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 paints,

· 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.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure

to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and 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 bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove
the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically

malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry
electricity away from the user.

2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is grounded.

3. Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull
the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

5. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension
cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and

reduce the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

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

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long

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

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

3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is OFF before plugging in.

Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have
the switch ON invites accidents.

4. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool ON. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.

5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.

6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non­skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.

TOOLS USE AND CARE

1. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your

body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

2. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The
correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.

3. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or OFF. Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

4. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

5. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

6. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

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

7. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained tools.

8. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer
for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become

hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.

Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a
risk of injury.

2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of

unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electric shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS

1. Hold tool 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 also make exposed metal parts of the

tool “live” and shock the operator.

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2. Use proper safety equipment. Wear safety goggles to protect your
eyes, wear hearing protection to protect your ears, and wear a
protective mask to minimize breathing in the fine dust created while
sanding.

3. Sanding of lead-based paint is not recommended. Lead-based paint

should only be removed by a professional.

4. Always maintain a firm grip on the belt sander handles with both
hands to prevent loss of control.

5. Do not operate belt sander without all guards and covers securely in
place.

6. Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take extra

care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these
materials. Request, and follow, any safety information available from your
material supplier.

7. WARNING: There are certain applications for which this tool was
designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified
and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you
have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you
have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

Technical Service Manager
Porter-Cable Corporation
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305

SYMBOL DEFINITION

V ........................ volts

A ........................ amperes

Hz ........................ hertz

W ........................ watts

kW ........................ kilowatts

µF ........................ microfarads

l ........................ liters

kg ........................ kilograms

N/cm

2

........................ newtons per square centimeter

Pa ........................ pascals

h ........................ hours

min ........................ minutes

s ........................ seconds

........................ alternating current

3 ........................ three-phase alternating current

3

N ........................ three-phase alternating current with neutral

........................ direct current

n

0

........................ no load

........................ alternating or direct current

........................ Class II Construction

........................ splash-proof construction

........................ watertight construction

…/min ........................ revolutions or reciprocation per minute

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL

WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The

peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is
poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause
irreversible brain and nervous system damage; young and unborn
children are particularly vulnerable.

Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether the
paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your local health
department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check for lead.

LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL.

Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:

1. KEEP THE WORK AREA WELL VENTILATED. Open the windows and
put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving air from inside
to outside.

2. REMOVE OR COVER any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking
utensils and air ducts.

3. PLACE DROP CLOTHS in the work area to catch any paint chips or
peelings. Wear protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.

4. WORK IN ONE ROOM AT A TIME. Furnishings should be removed or
placed in the center of the room and covered. Work areas should be sealed
off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop cloths.

5. CHILDREN, PREGNANT OR POTENTIALLY PREGNANT women and
nursing mothers should not be present in the work area until the work is
done and all cleanup is complete.

6. WEAR A DUST RESPIRATOR or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator
mask which has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH),
or the United States Bureau of Mines. These masks and replaceable filters
are readily available at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards
and facial hair may keep the masks from sealing properly. Change filters
often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.

7. KEEP FOOD AND DRINK out of the work area. Wash hands, arms, and
face and rinse mouth before eating or drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum
or tobacco in the work area.

8. CLEAN UP ALL REMOVED PAINT and dust by wet mopping the floors.
Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and any other surfaces where paint or
dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM. Use a high
phosphate detergent or trisodium (TSP) to wash and mop areas.

9. AT THE END OF EACH WORK SESSION put the paint chips and debris
in a double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties and dispose of properly.

10. REMOVE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING and work shoes in the work area to
avoid carrying dust into the rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes
separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is then washed with the work
clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

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