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Sanding technique
Always start the sander on the surface and turn it off by removing it from the surface.
While sanding, hold the sander and the pad parallel to surface.
IMPORTANT: Do not press hard on the sander. Apply sufficient force while holding the pad and abrasive parallel to the surface, which allows the pad to move freely on the surface.
When sanding, follow the proposed scheme - up, down, left, right, blocking each subsequent pass by 1/4 of the diameter of the pad and abrasive on it. This ensures uniform surface finish. It is recommended to repeat 2 approaches according to the proposed scheme for the best result.
It is necessary to check regularly abrasive material for tears, wrinkles, or folding. If you find damage on the abrasive material, then replace it with a grit of the same size and finish sanding according to the scheme.
Before forwarding to the next sanding step, clean the tool from sanding dust and debris. After cleaning, change the abrasive to a finer grit and continue sanding.