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Porter-Cable 332 manual

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  • Page 1

    Double Insulated Random Orbit Sanders MODEL 332 MODELS 333 and 334 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 futur e refer ence. Model No. ______________________________________ T ype ___________________________________________ Serial No. ___[...]

  • Page 2

    2 WARNING: SOME DUST CREA TED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer , birth defects or other repr oductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, · crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry pr oducts, and · ars[...]

  • Page 3

    3 2. Dress pr operly . 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 sur e switch is OFF before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in to[...]

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    4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS FOR RANDOM ORBIT SANDERS 1. AL WA YS DISCONNECT the sander cord plug from the power cir cuit before changing abrasive sheets. 2. USE DUST MASK. W ear a protective mask to minimize br eathing in the fine dust created while sanding. 3. DO NOT RUN TOOL WITH BACK-UP P AD REMOVED. Resulting vibration could cause loss [...]

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    ........................ alternating current 3 ........................ three-phase alternating current 3 N ........................ three-phase alternating current with neutral ........................ direct curr ent n 0 ........................ no load ........................ alternating or direct current ........................ Class II Const[...]

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    6 7. KEEP FOOD AND DRINK out of the work area. W ash 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 P AINT 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 [...]

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    7 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD The Porter -Cable Random Orbit Sanders provide rapid stock r emoval with 80 to 100 grit paper and swirl-free finishing with 120-150 grit paper . Model 332 is equipped to accept 5" diameter STIKIT™ adhesive paper backed abrasives. Model 333 is equipped to accept 5" hook & loop backed abrasives with f[...]

  • Page 8

    4. T ear a new abrasive disc from roll and position disc to the sander pad. Align the dust extraction holes in paper with holes in pad (334 ONL Y). 5. Press disc firmly onto pad. 6. Position machine with abrasive contacting scrap material. Start machine and operate momentarily while exerting firm pressur e to seat disc to pad. CAUTION: Failure to p[...]

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    9 3. Periodically remove dust container from flange and empty collected dust, Fig. 5. NOTE: A slight twisting action will ease removal and reassembly . T ap container lightly to remove compacted dust. DO NOT WASH CONT AINER. Dry compressed air may be used to blow out container . CAUTION: W e a r s a f e t y glasses while using compressed air . CAUT[...]

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    10 OPERA TION HOW TO HOLD SANDER These sanders are designed to be held either ar ound the main housings, Fig. 7, or by the top of the main housings, Fig. 8. When sanding for long periods, it is recommended you periodically alternate between the two holding positions. P AD BRAKE These sanders are equipped with a pad brake that pr events over -speedi[...]

  • Page 11

    11 CHANGING BACK-UP P AD 1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Grasp pad with hand and use phillips screwdriver to r emove three pad retaining scr ews, Fig. 9 (turn screws counterclockwise to r emove). 3. Lift pad from sander . 4. Reverse procedur e to install new pad. Tighten pad retaining scr ews 25 to 30 in-lbs. MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL[...]

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    12 BEL T REPLACEMENT 1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Remove back-up pad (see CHANGING BACK-UP P AD). 3. Remove the old belt and clean the belt mounting area. 4. Position the new belt around pulley (A) Fig. 10, and start it onto the shoulder of the pad support (B). 5. Rotate the pad support as you “walk” the belt onto it (see F[...]

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    13 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter -Cable warrants its Professional Power T ools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. W e will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the pr oduct and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or materia[...]

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