Porter-Cable MODEL 505 User Manual Page 1

InstructionmanualThe Model and Serial No. plate is located on the mainhousing of the tool. Record these numbers in thespaces below and retain for futu

10FOREWORDYour Porter-Cable Finishing Sander is equipped to accept adhesive backedabrasives (41/2" width) or conventional abrasive sheets (41/2&q

11OPERATING THE SWITCH This tool is equipped with a triggerswitch (A) Fig. 5. A switch lockingbutton (B) Fig. 5 is located on theleft side of the hand

12STARTING TO WORKThis finishing sander has been designed for one or two hand operation, andcan easily be guided over the work surface. The normal wei

13For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for alist of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-48

14PORTER-CABLE LIMITEDONE YEAR WARRANTYPorter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of originalpurchase.

The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE •DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE •DELTA S.A.) (Lesmarques suivantes sont des

2Read and understand all warnings and operating instructionsbefore using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basicsafety precaution

3Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to theState of California)

4Read all instructions. Failure to follow allinstructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/orserious injury. The term "power t

5d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may resu

6ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing anoperation where the cutt

7SYMBOL DEFINITIONV ... voltsA ... amperesHz ... hertzW ... wattsk

8Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. Thepeelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, whichis poisonous. Exposure to even low

9If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough toprevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possib