Porter-Cable 342 Manuals

ATTACHING ABRASIVE PAPER Turn off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the switch is in the "OFF" position. Your sander is designed to use 1/4 sized sanding sheets. You can size this paper by a. cutting full sized (9" x 11") sandpaper into 1/4 sheets of 4-1/2" x 5-1/2". b. cutting 1/2 sheet sandpaper into two 4-1/2" x 5 1/2" sheets. Pre-cut 4-1/2" x 5-1/2" sandpaper is available at extra cost. For normal operations, to attach the abrasive paper to your unit: 1. Soften the stiff sandpaper by pulling it over the 90° edge of a table or other straight edge (Fig. 1). Concentrate on softening the edges that will be clamped. 2. Release the front and rear clamps by pulling up on the clamp levers (A) Fig. 2, and disengaging them from the tabs on the base plate. 3. Insert one long edge of the abrasive paper (C) Fig. 4 under the front paper clamp until it contacts the paper-limiting ribs. Close the front paper clamp (B) Fig. 3 and hook it into the lock position behind the tab on the base plate. 4. Stretch the paper over the sanding pad and insert it under the opposite clamp in the same way. 5. If you are using the dust extraction feature, perforate the sandpaper with the provided paper punch (Fig. 5). SWITCH To turn the unit on, depress the "ON" side of the dust protected switch Fig. 6. To turn the tool off, depress the "OFF" side of the switch. PAPER PUNCH Turn off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the switch is in the "OFF" position. A paper punch (Fig. 5) is provided with your sander to let you perforate regular sandpaper to make dust collection possible. To perforate your sandpaper, install the sandpaper on the tool as instructed in this manual. With the sander turned off and unplugged, place the paper punch on the paper so that the tabs at the edges of the punch are against any two adjacent sides (A) Fig. 5 of the sanding pad. Press the punch against the pad so that the 8 points penetrate the paper. Press the punch into the pad as far as it will go. Remove the paper punch. You can use an alternate method of perforating the paper by fastening the punch to a suitable work surface with #8 flathead screws. Two holes are provided in the punch for this purpose. Press the sander (with the paper attached) on the punch. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re 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-operated (cordless) power tool. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) 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. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 2) Electrical safety a) 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. b) 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. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. d) 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. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. e) 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. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300 Ampere Rating More Not more AWG Than Than 0 - 6 18 16 16 14 6 - 10 18 16 14 12 10 - 12 16 16 14 12 12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended 3) Personal safety a) 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. b) 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. c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. d) 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. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. f) 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. g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust- related hazards.Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. 4) Power tool use and care a) 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. b) 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. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. MODEL 342 A10882 - 04-11-06 - Rev.A SYMBOLS The label on your tool may include the following symbols: V ...........volts A ...................amps Hz .........hertz W ..................watts min .......minutes or a.c. ..alternating current .. direct current no..................no load speed .......class II tool ...........protective earth ./min .....revolutions per minute Copyright © 2006 Porter-Cable www.porter-cable.com Instructivo de operacion, centros de servicio y poliza de garantia. ADVERTENCIA: Lease este instructivo antes de usarel producto. 1/4 SHEET SANDER PONCEUSES À 1/4 FEUILLE LIJADORAS DE 1/4 DE HOJA Instruction Manual Manuel d’utilisation Manual de Instrucciones ® d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance 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. 5) Service a) 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. 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 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. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of exposure. 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. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of exposure. 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. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of injury. 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 properly. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of exposure. 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, then wash that rag with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! MOTOR Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C. only on D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool. OPERATION • ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. • It is not advised to sandpaper painted surfaces that may contain lead. See page 2 for Precautions to Take When Sanding Paint. • Clean your tool out periodically. • Empty dust bag frequently. Especially when sanding resin coated surfaces such as polyurethane, varnish, shellac, etc. The accumulation of fi ne sanding dust particles may self ignite and cause fi re. • Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the operating action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fi ngers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con- struction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc- tive 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 (CCA). 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 fi lter out microscopic particles. Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and per- manent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appro- priate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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.