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M JD2585U English Rev 1.6
M JD2585U English Rev 1.6
JD2585U
Owner’s Manual
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Rating: 120 V, 60 Hz AC
Amperes: 1.5 A
Speed: 13,000 OPM (no load)
Sanding pad size: 1/4 sheet
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product specifications ………….………………………………………………………………... 1
Table of contents …………………………………………………………………….................. 2
General safety warnings ………………………………………………………………………… 3–4
Eye, ear & lung protection ………………………………………………………………………. 3–4
Electrical safety …………………………………………………………………………………... 4
Power tool safety …………………………………………………………………….................. 5–6
General safety rules ……………………………………………………………………………... 5
Work area ………………………………………………………………….……………………... 5
Electrical safety …………………………………………………………………………………... 5
Personal safety …………………………………………………………………………………... 5–6
Power tool use and care .……………………………………………………………………….. 6
Service ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Specific safety rules ……………………………………………………………………………... 7
Guidelines for extension cords …………………………………………………………………. 8
Symbols …………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Know your palm sander ……………………………………………………………................... 10
Assembly and operating ………………………………………………………………………… 11–14
Installing the dust bag assembly ……………………………………………………………….. 11
Removing & cleaning the dust bag …………………………………………………………….. 11
Installing sandpaper ……………………………………………………………………………... 11–12
Punching holes in sandpaper …………………………………………………………………... 12
Sandpaper selection …………………………………………………………………………….. 12
ON/OFF switch …………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Sanding …………………………………………………………………………………………… 13–14
Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Exploded view ……………………………………………………………………………………. 16
Parts list …………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Warranty ……………………………………………………………………….…………………. 18
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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
! WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this
manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important
precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not
meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common
sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
The level of risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, according to how
often this type of work is performed. In order to reduce exposure to these
chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and use approved safety
equipment, such as a dust mask that is specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Work area safety Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or Do not use a power tool while you are tired
dark areas invite accidents. or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while
Do not operate power tools in explosive operating power tools may result in serious
atmospheres, such as in the presence of personal injury.
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or Use personal protective equipment. Always
fumes. wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
Keep children and bystanders away while hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause conditions will reduce personal injuries.
you to lose control.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
Electrical safety switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not Carrying power tools with your finger on the
use any adapter plugs with earthed switch or energizing power tools that have the
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and switch on invites accidents.
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
Avoid body contact with earthed or left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, may result in personal injury.
ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
earthed or grounded. balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet situations.
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord gloves away from moving parts. Loose
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp moving parts.
edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric If devices are provided for the connection of
shock. dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
When operating a power tool outdoors, use used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. related hazards.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
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POWER TOOL SAFETY
Power tool use and care
Service
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
! WARNING: Know your palm sander. Do Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a vise to
not plug in the sander until you have read hold the work when practical. It is safer than
and understand this Instruction Manual. using your hand and it frees both hands to
Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, operate the tool.
as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool. Following this rule will Do not sand material too small to be securely
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious held.
injury.
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects
Always wear eye protection. Any in the part of the workpiece to be sanded.
power tool can throw foreign
objects into your eyes and cause Always keep hands out of the path of the
permanent eye damage. sanding pad. Avoid awkward hand positions
ALWAYS wear safety goggles (not glasses) that where a sudden slip could cause your hand to
comply with ANSI safety standard Z87.1. move into the path of the sanding pad.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. To avoid injury from accidental starting, always
remove the plug from the power source before
! WARNING: Glasses or goggles not in installing or removing sandpaper or the vacuum
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause adaptor.
serious injury when they break.
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SYMBOLS
! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the palm sander. Study
these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will
allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool.
LISTED
This symbol designates that this tool is
listed with U.S. and Canadian requirements
by ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Conforms to UL Std. 60745-1 and
3042597 60745-2-4.
JD2585U
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KNOW YOUR PALM SANDER
Dust bag
assembly
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
INSTALLING THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
INSTALLING SANDPAPER – cont’d 3. Align the corner of the sanding pad (2) with
the corner of the hole punch (3). This will
3. Wrap the sandpaper sheet (3) over the ensure the holes are punched in the
backing pad (2) and insert it into the open correct location.
rear sandpaper clamp (5) (Fig. 4).
NOTE: Make sure the sandpaper is pulled 4. When the sanding pad is correctly aligned
tight over the backing pad for proper on the hole punch, press the sanding pad
sanding operation. firmly onto the hole punch.
NOTE: The sharp pegs (4) in the hole
4. Lift the sandpaper clamp lever up and punch will pierce the sandpaper in the
inward to lock the sandpaper into the correct location.
clamp.
Fig. 5
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
! WARNING
For safety reasons, the operator must
read the sections of this Owner’s
Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY
WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY",
"SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES",
"GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION
CORDS" and "SYMBOLS" before using
this pad sander. Fig. 6
ON/OFF SWITCH
Fig. 7
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
SANDING – cont’d
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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL It has been found that electric tools are
subjected to accelerated wear and possible
! WARNING: When servicing, use only premature failure when they are used on
identical replacement parts. Use of any other fiberglass boats and automotive parts,
replacement parts may create a hazard or wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster. The
cause product damage. chips and grindings from these materials are
highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as
DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage Consequently, it is not recommended that this
from various types of commercial solvents and tool be used for extended work on any
may be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling
to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease etc. compounds or plaster. During any use on these
materials it is extremely important that the tool is
! WARNING: Do not at any time allow cleaned frequently by blowing the dust out of the
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based tool with an air jet.
products, penetrating oils, etc. to come in
contact with plastic parts. They contain ! WARNING: Always wear safety goggles
chemicals that can damage, weaken or or safety glasses with side shields during all
destroy plastic. sanding operations. It is critical that you also
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices side shields and a dust mask while blowing
can damage the tool as well as the workpiece. dust out of the sander with an air jet. Failure
to take these safety precautions could result
! WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify in permanent eye or lung damage.
tools or create accessories not
recommended. Any such alteration or LUBRICATION
modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible All of the bearings in this sander are lubricated
serious injury. It will also void the warranty. with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant
for the life of the unit under normal conditions.
Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
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EXPLODED VIEW
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PARTS LIST
! WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any
other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the sander.
Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this sander may create a safety hazard unless
repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at
1-866-349-8665 Eastern Time.
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POWER IT® ¼ SHEET SANDER WARRANTY
IMPORTED BY:
Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
1940 Argentia Rd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1P9
Walmart.ca
MADE IN CHINA
Rev 1.6 15/11/2015
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