Steele Products SP-PT221 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Mouse Sander

SP-PT221

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WARNING! To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User
Must Read And Understand Instruction Manual.

General Safety

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all

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

Before start-up, note the following!

Work Area

Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark
areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in an explosive atmosphere, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Avoid bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to loose control.

Electrical Safety

Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for a
three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

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.

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

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.

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

Stay Alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating, a power tool. Do not use the tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of distraction
while operating power tools may result in serious injury.

Dress Properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

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.

Remove adjusting keys or switches 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.

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

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

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Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece
to a stable platform. Holding the work hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.

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.

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.

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.

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

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
mantained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.

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

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could
result in a risk of injury.

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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.

Assembly:

Your palm sander comes fully assembled. You only need to install the
sandpaper before operation.

1) Make sure that the tool is unplugged and the switch is in the
OFF-POSITION.

2) Then make sure that the plastic base is free of dust and dirt.

3) Stick hook & loop sand paper to the sander. Make sure it is aligned
properly.

ON/OFF Switch

Dust Bag
Connection

Hook & Loop
Sand Paper

Operation

• Make certain that the work subject is secured firmly and the sander
is not in contact with the work-piece or table.

Start the tool before placing it onto the work-piece this will reduce deep
scratching in the surface of the work piece.

• Before plug in the tool, make sure that the switch is in the OFF-position.

• To turn on the tool, press the On/Off switch to the “ON” position.

• To turn off the tool, press the On/Off switch to the “OFF” position.

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Operation

Sanding

A) Secure work-piece and make sure that the sandpaper is firmly
installed.
B) With the sander not in contract with the work-piece, switch the tool
to the ON-position
C) Carefully move the mouse sander to the work-piece and begin
sanding operation.

WARNING: DO NOT SAND ANY AREA TOO HEAVILY OR FOR MORE
THAN A FEW SECONDS AT A TIME. APPLY EVEN PRESSURE IN A
RANDOM PATTERN OVER THE ENTIRE SURFACE.

D) To sand down profiles and grooves, use the point or the plastic base.
E) Check wearing condition of the sandpaper after a few minutes of
work, replace if necessary.

WARNING: DO NOT USE TORN OR SEVERELY WORN SANDPAPER
YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR WORK SURFACE OR SUFFER PHYSICAL
INJURY.

After Operation

WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE THE SANDER FROM THE WORK
SURFACE BEFORE TURNING OFF THE TOOL!

Maintenance

WARNING: Always UNPLUG the tool before performing any service or
maintenance.

1. Dust the tool after work.
A) Clean the tool off excess work-dust and debris regularly.
B) Clean the tool handle and keep it free from oil and grease.

Technical Data

Power Source: 120VAC 60Hz. 0.8 A
Single Speed: 10,000 OPM

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Limited Warranty

Steele® warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a
consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all
products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material
and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. All products
covered by this limited warranty which are used in commercial applica­tions (i.e. income producing) are warranted to be free of defects in
material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of original purchase.
Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools,
service parts, pressure washers, and generators. Steele® will repair or
replace, at Steele®’s sole option, products or components which have
failed within the warranty period. Service will be scheduled according to
the normal work flow and business hours at the service center location,
and the availability of replacement parts. All decisions of Steele® with
regard to this limited warranty shall be final. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

RESPONSIBILITY OF ORIGINAL PURCHASER (initial User):

• To process a warranty claim on this product, DO NOT return item to the
retailer. The product must be evaluated by an Authorized Warranty
Service Center. For the location of the nearest Authorized Warranty
Service Center contact the retailer place of purchase.

• Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for
warranty work.

• Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as
described in the Owners Manual(s).

• Deliver or ship the product to the nearest Authorized Warranty Service
Center. Freight costs, if any, must be paid by the purchaser.

• Air compressors with 60 and 80 gallon tanks will be inspected at the site
of installation. Contact the nearest Authorized Warranty Service Center
that provides on-site service calls for service call arrangements.

• If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the
Authorized Warranty Service Center, the purchaser should contact
Steele®.

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Limited Warranty

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
Merchandise sold as reconditioned, used as rental equipment, or floor or
display models.
Merchandise that has become damaged or inoperative because of
ordinary wear, misuse, cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, freeze
damage, use of improper chemicals, negligence, accident, failure to
operate the product in accordance with the instructions provided in the
Owners Manual(s) supplied with the product, improper maintenance, the
use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Steele®, or
unauthorized repair or alterations. Repair and transportation costs of
merchandise determined not to be defective. Costs associated with
assembly, required oil, adjustments or other installation and start-up
costs.

Expendable parts or accessories supplied with the product which are
expected to become inoperative or unusable after a reasonable period of
use. Merchandise sold by Steele® which has been manufactured by and
identified as the product of another company, such as gasoline engines.
The product manufacturer’s warranty, if any, will apply. ANY INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT
MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECTS, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF
THE PRODUCT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. Some states do
not allow the exclusion, so it may not apply to you. IMPLIED WARRAN­TIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO TWO YEARS FROM THE
DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not
apply to you.

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