Tool Assembly - Milwaukee 6125 Manuel De L'utilisateur

TOOL ASSEMBLY

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug tool before attaching
or removing accessories or making
adjustments. Use only specifi cally
recommended accessories. Others
may be hazardous.
Attaching and Removing Sanding Pads
MILWAUKEE Sanding Pads are available in
both standard and contour versions. Stan-
dard pads are suitable for most applications.
Contour pads are softer and more pliable,
making them ideal for applications on slightly
contoured surfaces.
1. To attach a sanding pad, unplug tool and
place it upside down on a fl at surface
with the tool body facing you.
2. While holding the spindle nut se-
curely with the 3/4" wrench provided to
prevent the nut from turning, rotate
the sanding pad clockwise by hand to
tighten it securely to the sander head.
3. To remove a sanding pad, reverse the
procedure.
NOTE: When storing the tool, do not
rest it on the pad as this could cause it
to permanently deform.
Attaching Sandpaper Discs
1. Unplug tool and place it on a fl at surface
with the pad facing up.
2. Clean dust and debris from pad face
with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents
or immerse pad in liquids as this may
damage the pad.
3. Align sandpaper disc with the pad face
and fi rmly press the sandpaper onto the
disc. The sandpaper is approximately 1/8"
larger than the pad face to prevent the pad
from contacting the work surface.
4. Run the sander on scrap material mo-
mentarily, pressing fi rmly down on the
sandpaper. This will secure the sandpa-
per to the pad.
5. To remove the sandpaper disc, peel it
away from the pad and discard.
NOTE: Do not store tool with sandpaper
disc on pad. Heat is generated during
sanding operations, which increases the
adhesive bond between the sandpaper
disc and the pad. If the disc is left on
the pad for extended periods, it may be
diffi cult to remove.
Installing the Side Handle
The side handle may be installed on either
side of the tool for the best control and
comfort. Always use the side handle when
operating the tool.
Converting Sander Sizes
It is possible to convert MILWAUKEE Ran-
dom Orbit Sanders from 5" to 6" sanders.
The counterweights (either laminated or
solid (Fig. 1)) required for the conversion are
included with your MILWAUKEE standard
and contour pads. Use the following chart
to determine the counterweight confi guration
needed for the size conversion.
Fig. 1
Laminated
counterweight
Solid
counterweight
1. To change counterweights or convert
sander sizes, remove the sanding pad.
2. Use either a slotted screwdriver or a
Torx (T-25) to loosen and remove the
screws that fasten the counterweights
to the sander head as shown.
3. Install the appropriate counterweights
following the chart below.
4. Replace the screws and tighten se-
curely.
Sander
Size Counterweight Confi guration
5" 6 laminated counterweights or
1 solid counterweight labeled
5"
6" 7 laminated counterweights or
1 solid counterweight labeled
6"
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OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, wear
safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Unplug the tool before
changing accessories or making
adjustments.
Selecting Sandpaper Discs
Random Orbit Sanders feature a ball bear-
ing system that allows the head of the tool
to orbit randomly while it simultaneously
rotates randomly. This random orbit action
produces an even, swirl-free fi nish on a
variety of materials.
The tool is supplied with three sandpaper
discs: one each of 80 grit, 120 grit, and 180
grit. Refer to the following chart to select the
proper sandpaper disc for your application.
See "Accessories" for a complete list of all
sandpaper discs.
Grit Type Typical Application
80 Coarse Ideal for initial sanding on
rougher surfaces. For fast
stock removal. Rough
sanding and stripping of
painted and rusted
surfaces.
100 Medium For intermediate sanding
120 and removal of minor sur-
150 face imperfections.
180 Fine Ideal for fi ne sanding prior
220 to staining, priming, or
sealing.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, keep
hands and cord away from all mov-
ing parts.
Starting and Stopping
To start the tool, make sure pad is in contact
with work surface. Then squeeze the paddle
switch. Release the paddle switch to stop
the tool, keeping the pad in contact with the
work surface.
WARNING
Always wear a dusk mask or res-
pirator and use your sander in a
well ventilated area. Finish sanding
can produce clouds of fi ne dust
that could ignite in the presence of
sparks or open fl ame.
Sanding
1. Use a clamp, vise, or other practical
means to secure your work, freeing both
of your hands to control the tool. Firmly
grasp both the body of the tool and side
handle before starting tool and while tool
is in operation.
2. The tool will perform best when the
sanding disc is kept flat against the
workpiece and long, sweeping strokes
are used. Tipping the sander or using
the edges of the pad may produce an
uneven fi nish, cause the tool to over-
heat, and cause the pad to rupture.
Avoid sanding in one spot too long or
applying excessive pressure on the
sander. This causes gashing and de-
pressions in the work surface.
3. Begin your application with a sandpaper
disc applicable to your application and
gradually change to a fi ner grit paper.
You will achieve the best fi nish in the
quickest time if you change the grits of
sandpaper very gradually. For example,
begin with an 80 grit followed by a 120
grit, then a 180 grit and so on. Using too
few grits during an application will take
more time in the long run and will not
produce the best fi nish possible.
Finishing Wood
To level a rough surface quickly, use a coarse
grit sandpaper disc such as 80 grit. Tradi-
tional sanders are usually moved at an angle
to the grain for rough sanding, but random
orbit sanders can be moved in any direction
because of the random orbit feature.
For intermediate sanding, use and interme-
diate grit sandpaper disc such as 100, 120
or 150 grit.
For fi ne sanding, change to a fi ne grit sand-
paper disc and gradually use fi ner grits until
you achieve the desired fi nish.
Be careful not to run of the end of the wood;
this will round the edge. Always keep the
sander fl at against the work surface.
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