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Porter-Cable 7424 manual

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    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. _______________________________________ IMPORTANT Please make certain tha[...]

  • Page 2

    2 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: ● ● lead from lead-based paints ● ● crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other maso[...]

  • Page 3

    3 5. 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 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, alco[...]

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    4 SPECIFIC RULES AND SYMBOLS 1 . Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects operator from broken wheel fragments. 2. Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury. 3 . Hold tool by insulated gripping surf[...]

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    5 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 whethe[...]

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    6 SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ........................ amperes Hz ........................ hertz W ........................ watts kW ........................ kilowatts µ F ........................ microfarads l ........................ liters kg ........................ kilograms N/cm 2 ........................ newtons per[...]

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    7 EXTENSION CORD SELECTION If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in this section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volts (10 volts for 230 vo[...]

  • Page 8

    8 TO ST ART AND STOP TOOL 1. 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 tool to the power source. 3. Slide the switch button (A), Fig. 2, forward to start motor. Slide switch button to the rear to stop motor. V ARIABLE SPEED MODELS Speed is adjus[...]

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    9 6 . DO NOT apply additional pressure, allow the polisher to work under its own weight. 7 . Do not mix products (wax, polish, cleaner, etc.) on the same pad. Label each pad to prevent future confusion. 8 . The polishing pad is designed for product application only. Remove product residue with a soft cotton towel. INST ALLING/REMOVING ABRASIVE DISC[...]

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    10 2. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses and dust mask. 3. Place sander to work (see Fig. 5) with abrasive disc resting FLAT on the work. NOTE: The Random Orbit mechanism allows the sander to be started and stopped with the pad in contact with the work or clear of the work. 4. Grasp sander firmly and move switch to “ON” position. 5. Keep sanding di[...]

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    11 MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air. F AILURE TO ST ART Should your[...]

  • Page 12

    12 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[...]

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    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): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.O.S.S. ® , Builder’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw II™, Delta ® , DELTACRAFT ® , D[...]