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  • Page 1

    Double Insulated Finishing Sander 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. _______________________________________[...]

  • Page 2

    2 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[...]

  • Page 3

    3 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 OFF before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools tha[...]

  • Page 4

    4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS 1. Always disconnect the sander cord plug from the power circuit before changing abrasive sheets. 2. Sanding of lead-based paint is not recommended. Lead-based paint should only be removed by a professional. 3. Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin con[...]

  • Page 5

    5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR P AINT REMOV AL 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 [...]

  • Page 6

    6 MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C. current only. Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating. CA[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Naturally, in all sanding operations, best results will be obtained if you select the proper size and type of abrasives. Only garnet, aluminum oxide and silicon carbide are recommended for use with finishing sanders. Before starting to work, make sure you have the right abrasive for the material on which the sander is to be used. Make sure you us[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 P APER PUNCH A Paper Punch is provided with Model 340 Sander. The punch is used to make eight holes through the abrasive. These holes allow the sanding dust to be extracted directly through the pad. The punch can be mounted to a workbench or wall using four No. 8, flat head, screws (see Fig. 5). Use the punch as follows: 1. CAUTION:[...]

  • Page 9

    OPERA TION TO ST ART AND STOP SANDER 1. CAUTION: Make certain the switch is in the “OFF” position, and the power source is the same as that specified on the tool’s nameplate. 2 . Connect the sander to the power source. 3. Lift sander off the work and hold it firmly when switching the motor “ON” and “OFF”. 4 . The switch button (A) Fig[...]

  • Page 10

    NOTE: A slight twisting action will ease removal and reassembly. Tap container lightly to remove compacted dust. DO NOT WASH CONTAINER. Dry compressed air may be used to blow out container. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while using compressed air. ACCESSOR Y P ADS Model 340 is supplied with a Standard Profile, PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) Pad. [...]

  • Page 11

    11 USING THE SANDER SANDING PROCEDURE The normal weight of the machine is sufficient for efficient sanding. Do not put additional pressure on the machine. This would only slow down the speed of the pad, reducing the sanding efficiency and put an additional burden on the motor. In addition, it might cause the sander to jump on the work. Let the sand[...]

  • Page 12

    12 REMOVING P AINT AND V ARNISH CAUTION: Read and follow all instructions in the ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL section of this manual. Your sander will do a good job of removing old paint and varnish if two precautions are taken. First, be sure to use a coarse, open coat abrasive to avoid the usual clogging of the abrasive surfaces. Sec[...]

  • Page 13

    13 Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating voltage is present, return your tool to the service station for immediate service. SERVICE AND REP AIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing or r[...]

  • Page 14

    14 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material du[...]

  • Page 15

    The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): BAMMER ® , LASERLOC ® , OMNIJIG ® , POCKET CUTTER ® , PORTA-BAND ® , PORTA-PLANE ® , PORTER-CABLE ® , QUICKSAND ® , SANDTRAP ® , S[...]