Porter-Cable 360 manual

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[...]

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[...]

3 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 that have the switch ON invites accidents. 4. Remove adjusting keys or wre[...]

4 2. Use proper safety equipment. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes, wear hearing protection to protect your ears, and wear a protective mask to minimize breathing in the fine dust created while sanding. 3. Sanding of lead-based paint is not recommended. Lead-based paint should only be removed by a professional. 4. Always maintain a firm gri[...]

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 an[...]

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[...]

NOTE: Some sanding belts are bi-directional. These bi-directional belts will not have arrows printed on them. They may be installed to run in either direction. 6. Engage front pulley by pushing lever (A) back to its original position. TO ST ART AND STOP BEL T SANDERS 1. Make sure switch is off and power circuit voltage is the same as the voltage sh[...]

8 3. Start motor by squeezing trigger. 4. Turn the belt aligning screw (A) in either direction until edge of belt runs flush with outer edge of rear rubber covered pulley. The edge of the belt will extend beyond edge of the front pulley. 5. Turn motor OFF and allow sander to come to a COMPLETE STOP before setting it down. A TT ACHING AND CARE OF DU[...]

9 To obtain the best finish, start with a “COARSE” grade of abrasive and change to “MEDIUM” and “FINE” grades as work progresses. A wide range of available PORTER-CABLE Sanding Belts are listed in the back of the manual. It is recommended that you keep a full assortment on hand so you will always have the correct belt for any job you ma[...]

10 problem. Lower the sander at the far end of the work and pull back. Raise the machine and do the same in a different location. Overheating can be avoided by using a fairly quick stroke and moving to another area for the next. A piece of felt about 1 / 4 " thick can be inserted under the shoe for fast spot sanding and for working on stubborn[...]

11 GOOD SANDING TECHNIQUE Getting the feel of your sander is most important in obtaining smooth results with a minimum of labor. You will quickly learn how to start the stroke with a sweeping motion that wil produce the best results. Use a long even stroke without any additional pressure on the machine. Overlap each stroke and vary the length of mo[...]

12 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. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while using compressed air. F AILURE TO ST ART Should your t[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]