Porter-Cable CL180PS User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Cordless Pad Sander

(Model CL180PS)

PART NO. 912238 - 08-05-03

Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery

ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15

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 example of these chemicals are:

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lead from lead-based paints

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crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products

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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, always wear
MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using
such tools.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,could result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury.

used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under­stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

2. A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery
pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery.

A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery.

3. Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery
pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

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.

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2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
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 in the locked or off posi­tion before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the

switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with 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.

7. Use certified safety equipment. Eye protection equipment should com-
ply with ANSI Z87.1 standards, hearing equipment should comply with ANSI
S3.19 standards, and dust mask protection should comply with
MSHA/NIOSH certified respirator standards.

TOOL 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 battery pack from tool and place the switch in the locked
or OFF position before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of start-

ing 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. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal
objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

7. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.

8. 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.

9. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk

of injury 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 unautho-

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

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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. ALWAYS disconnect the sander from the power source before changing

abrasive sheets.

2. USE PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Wear safety goggles to protect
your eyes and wear a protective mask to minimize breathing in the fine dust
created while sanding. NOTE: Some wood contains preservatives which can
be toxic. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when work­ing with these materials.

3. SANDING OF LEAD BASED-PAINT IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Lead­based paint should only be removed by a professional.

4. 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.

Technical Service Manager
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305

There are certain applications for which this tool was

designed. Delta 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 Delta and we
have advised you.

SYMBOL DEFINITION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/cm

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........................ 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

SYMBOLS

5

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

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

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

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL

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 vulnera-

ble.
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.