Craftsman 11322521 Owner’s Manual

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Serial
Number

Model and serial
number may be found

at the right-hand side
of the base.

You should record both
model and serial number

in a safe place for
future use. ,,

BE£ T AND DISC SANDER

Read GENERAL and

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

carefully

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

Part No 68034 Printed InUSA

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® operating

® repair parts

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BELT AND DISC SANDER

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Belt and Disc Sander fails due to a defect in

material or workmanship. Sears will repair it free of charge

Warranty service is available by simply contacting the nearest Sears store or Service Center throughout the

United States
This warranty gives you specific legat rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

SEARS_ ROEBUCK ANDCO
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SEARS TOWER
CHICAGO IL 60684

generaB safely insfrucfions for power fooUs

1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL

Read the owner's manual carefully Learn its application
and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards

peculiar to this tool

2, GROUND ALL TOOLS

This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-plong grounding type plug to fit the proper
grounding type receptacle Th_ green conductor in the

cord is the grounding wire Never connect the green wire

to a live terminal

3 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

- Jn working order and in proper adjustment and align
merit

4 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
w_enches are removed from tool before turning it on

5 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN

Cluttered areas and benches mvite accidents Ftoor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust

6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or ex
pose them to rain Keep work area well lighted Provide
adequate surrounding work space

7 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

Atl visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area

8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF

- with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter

keys

9. DON'T FORCE TOOL

It will do [he job better and safer at the rate for which
il was designed

10 USE RIGHT TOOL

Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not

designed for

11 WEAR PROPER APPAREL

Do not wear _oose clothing, gloves neckties or jewelry
(rings, wristwatches) to get caught m moving parts

NONSLIP footwear ts recommended Wear protective
had covering to contain tong hair Roll tong sleeves
above the elbow

12 USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)

Wear safety goggles (must comply w_th ANS Z87 1)

at all times Also use face or dust mask if cutting opm
at_on is dusty and ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during

extended periods Of operatlon

13_ SECURE WORK

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical Its
safer than using your hand frees both hands to operate

tool

14_ DON'T OVERREACH

Keep proper footing and balance at alt ttmes

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest perform
ance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories

16. DISCONNECT TOOLS

before serv*cmg; when changing accessories such as
blades bits cutters etc

17, AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING

Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
in

18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Consult theowners manual for recommended accessories

Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories

The use of improper accessories may cause hazards

19, NEVER STAND ON TOOL

Serious iniury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted

Do not store materials above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS

Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it

will operate properly and perform its intended func1_ion
Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, mounting_ and any other con.

ditions that may affect its operation A guard or other

part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
reptaced

21 DIRECTION OF FEED

Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
_otation of the blade or cutter only

22.

NEVER LEAVETOOLRUNNING
UNATTENDED

Turn power off Don[ leave toot until it comes to a
complete stop

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additional safe,/instructions for

beUt and disc sander

Safety is a combination of operator common sense and
alertness at all times when the finishing machine is being

used,

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NO NOT

ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR FINISHING
MACftlNE UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEM-
BLED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE

INSTRUCTIONS . . . AND UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE FOLLOWING.

PAGE

1, General Safety Instructions For Power Tools .... 2

2. Getting To Know Your Sander ................. 18

3 Basic Machine Operation .......................... 21

4. Maintenance ............................ 23

5.. Stability Of Machine

If there is any tendency for the machine to tip over or
move during certain operations such as when finishing
long heavy boards, the sander should be bolted down

6 Location

The machine should be positioned so neither the opera-
tor nor a casual observer is forced to stand in line with
the abrasive belt or disc This machine is intended for

indoor use only

f Make sure the abrasive belt runs in the right direction

Always have the tracking adjusted correctly so that the
belt does not run off the pulleys

g. Hold the work firmly when finishing on the abrasive

belt and against the worktable when finishing on the
disc

h Always adjust the worktable to within 1/16 in of the

abrasive disc or belt

When finishing a large piece of material, make sure it

is supported at table height,

Never leave the machine work area with the power on,
before the machine has come to a complete stop, or
without removing and storing the switch key

k Never operate the machine with protective cover on

the unused shaft end of the motor removed

9. If any part of this belt disc sander should break, bend,
or fail in any way or any electrical component fail to

perform properly, or if any is missing, shut off power
switch, remove power supply cord from power supply
and replace damaged missing and/or failed paris before

resuming operation

10 Read and follow the instructions appearing on label on

the rear of the Disc Dust Trap (Disc Housing):

7. Kickback

When finishing on the Disc, always apply the workpiece

to the "Down Side" of the disc, Applying the work-
piece to the "Up Side" could cause it to fly up

(kickback) which could be hazardous

8 Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body

a Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSZ87 1-

1968, and a face shield if operation is dusty Wear

ear plugs or muffs during extended periods of opera-

tion

b, Do not finish pieces of material too small to hold by

hand

c, Avoid awkward hand positions, where a sudden slip

could cause a hand to move into the abrasive disc or
belt

d. Never climb on the machine

e. Never turn your Sander "ON" before clearing the

table(s) or work surface(s) of all objects (tools,
scraps of wood, etc) except for the workpiece and
related feed or support devices for the operation

planned

DANGER

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:

1. READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNERS MAN-
UAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE

2 WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND DUST MASK

3_KNOW HOW TO AVOID "KICKBACKS*" ON

SANDING DISC

4 ALWAYS SUPPORT WORKPIECE WITH "BACK

STOP" OR "WORKTABLE"

11 Think Safety.

CAUTION: This machine is not designed for heavy
deburring operations. When finishing ferrous met-
als, sparks will be generated and could cause a
fire. Disconnect any type of dust collecting hose

from the machine. Also remove all traces of wood
dust that may have accumulated inside the dust

traps in the machine.

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additiona8 safe instructions
for beat and disc sander

WARNING: THE 2-1/2" MACHINE PULLEY AND

THE 2" MOTOR PULLEY FURNISHED, WILL
RUN THE DISC AT APPROXIMATELY 2700

RPM AND THE BELT AT APPROXIMATELY
2100 (FEET PER MINUTE) WHEN USED WITH A
3450 RPM MOTOR. NEVER SUBSTITUTE OR

INTERCHANGE THESE PULLEYS TO INCREASE

THIS SPEED BECAUSE IT COULD BE DANGER-

OUS.

WEAR YOUR

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in

severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying
with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before commencing

power tool operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears
retail or catalog stores.

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY

(GAINED FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR
MACHINE) TO BECOME COMMONPLACE. AL-
WAYS REMEMBER THAT A CARELESS FRAC-
TION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT TO IN-

FLICT SEVERE INJURY.

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motor specifications and enectricaUrequirements

This machine is designed to use a 3450 RPM motor only

Do not use any motor that runs faster than 3450 RPM
It is wired for operation on 110-120 volts, 60 Hz,, alter-

nating current IT MUST NOT BE CONVERTED TO

OPERATE ON 230 VOLTS EVEN THOUGH SOME OF

THE RECOMMENDED MOTORS ARE DUAL VOLTAGE

THESE CRAFTSMAN MOTORS HAVE BEEN
FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON
THIS TOOL.

HP RPM VOLTS CATALOG NO.

1/2 3450 110-120 1216
1/2 3450 110-120 1218

3/4 3450 110-120 1219
3/4 3450 110-120 1226

CAUTION: Do not use blower or washing machine motors
or any motor with an automatic reset overload protector
as their use may be hazardous.

CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE OUTLET

This machine must be grounded while in use to protect
the operator from electric sbock,

Plug power cord into a 110-120V properly grounded type
outlet protected by a 15-amp. time delay or Circuit-Saver

fuse or circuit breaker

If you are not sure that your outlet is properly grounded,

have it checked by a qualified electrician
WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH THE

TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING OR RE-
MOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET

This power too! is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and
grounding type plug which has a grounding prong, approved
by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Canadian Standards
Association The ground conductor has a green iacket and

is attached to the tool housing at one end and to the ground

prong in the attachment plug at the other end

This plug requires a mating 3-conductor grounded type

outlet as shown

If the outlet you are planning to use for this power tool is

of the two prong type DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER
THE GROUNDING PRONG iN ANY MANNER Use an

adapter as shown and always connect the grounding lug to
known ground

It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician
replace the TWO prong outlet with a properly grounded

THREE prong outlet

An adapter as shown below is available for connecting plugs

to 2-prong receptacles The green grounding lug_ extending

from the adapter must be connected to a permanent gTound
such as to a properly grounded outlet box

MAKESURETHISIS

GROUNDING LUG

CONNECTED TO A
KNOWN GROUND

ADAPTER

3-PRONG

PLUG

l

2--PRONG

RECEPTACLE---'---_

WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THIS
POWER TOOL CAN INCUR THE POTENTIAL HAZARD
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,. PARTICULAR LY WHEN USED

IN DAMP LOCATIONS IN PROXIMITY TO PLUMBING.
IF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OCCURS THERE IS THE

POTENTIAL OF A SECONDARY HAZARD SUCH AS

YOUR HANDS CONTACTING THE ABRASIVE BELT

OR DISC.

if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have

it replaced immediately.

If your unit is for use on less than 150 volts it has a plug

that looks like below

3-PRONG
PLUG

PROPERLY
GROUNDED

/n u)

OUTLETs.

©

/n U]

GROUNDING

PRONG

NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you aheady
have a properly grounded 2-prong receptacle Adapter is
not allowed in Canada by the Canadian Electrical Code

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-
heating and motor burn-out, use the table below to deter

mine the minimum wire size (AWG) extension cord Use
only 3 wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding

type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tools

plug

Extension Cord Length Wire Size AW G

Up to 100 Ft 16

100_200 Ft 14
200_400 Ft 10

CHECK MOTOR ROTATION

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, MAKE SURE

PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE OUT*

LET, WHEN CHANGING MOTOR ROTATION

The motor must rotate COUNTERCLOCKWISE when
viewed from the shaft end to which you wil! mount the

pulley (See page 11) If it does not, change the direction
according to the instructions furnished with the motor

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unpacking

and checking contents

CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ..... 6

ASSEMBLY .................................... 7

Mounting Belt and Disc Sander On

Recommended Craftsman Floor Base ........ 7

Check Motor Rotation .......................... 11

On-Off Switch .............................. 13

Installing Work Table ....................... 15

Installing Abrasive Belt-Tensioning and Tracking 16

Installing Belt Dust Trap ..................... 17

Installing Backstop .............................. 18

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SANDER ............ 18

Belt Adjusting Screws .......................... 19

Belt Locking Screws ......................... 19

Work Table Tilt Lock Screw .................... 19

Backstop Lock Screw ............................ 20

Your Belt and Disc Sander is shipped complete in
one carton (without motor or floor base)

Separate all parts from packing materials and check

each item with illustration and "Table of Loose
Parts." Make certain all items are accounted for,

before discarding any packing material
If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble

the Belt and Disc Sander, plug in time power cord,
or turn the switch on until the missing parts are

obtained and installed correctly
Using a 1/2" wrench• remove the plywood attached

to time machine Save the nuts and bolts and washers
You will need them for attaching the machine to

the base

Belt Table Locldng Bolts ....................... 20

Belt Table Stop ......................... 20

BASIC OPERATION ............................. 21

Surface Finishing on the Belt ................. 21

End Finishing on the Belt ................ 21

Finishing Curved Edges on the Belt .............. 22

Finishing Small End Surfaces

and Curved Edges on the Disc ............. 22

MAINTENANCE ......................... 23

Wiring Diagram ...................... 23

LUBRICATION ....................... 23

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................ 24

Recommended Accessories ................. 24

REPAIR PARTS ................................. 25

PARTS LIST ..................................... 27

°_ _"_°_--° TOOLS NEEDED ==========

1/2"" Wrench __

W16"' Wrench

3/4' Wrench Medium Screwdriver

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

DRAW LIGHT

LINE ON BOARD

ALONG THI

SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP HERE WHEN

SQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER IN DOTTED POSITION

2

"r/ .. 3 5

STRAIGHT EDGE OF

BOARD 3/4" TH{CK

TH_S EDGE MUST BE

PERFECTLY STRAIGHT

Key

No

10
11

12
13
14
15

16

18

17

Table o1 Loose Parts Oty

1

V-Beh 1/2x4!

2

Backstol: 1

3

Belt, Dust Trap . 1

4

Motor Pul ev Belt Guard ]

5

Belt Guard Suoport .

6

3elt Guard SUDDOrt Bracket

7

'S" Clip . 3

8

Pan Head Screw. Type 23. 10-32 x 1/2 3

9

Screw Pan Head Machine 1/4-20 x 1/2 2
LockwasheL 1/4- 2
Switch Assembly i

Switch Keys 2
Baseand Belt Table (w/Sanding Belt) I

Disc Dust TraD I

Dust Trap Cover l
Work Table I

19

14 Z ""-,

16/' " .......

\ ......111 1

L 2"'_

Key

No

17

i
i

i IB

Table of Loose Farts Qty

Bag (containing the following loose
parts)

Motor Pulley, 2 In Din ........ 1

Wrench, 1I2" ............. 2

5/32 Setscrew Wrench ......... 1

Flat Head Machine Screw 10-32 x

1-3/4 ................. 4

Pan Head Screw, Type 23 8-32 x

3/8 ............... 5

Flat Washer 21/64 x 7/8 x 1/8 1
Hex. Head Machine Screw

5/16-18 x 1 ........... 1

Screw MPan Hd. 10-32x9/16 1

Lockwasher No 10 I nt Tooth 1

Hange{, Cable ........ 1

Owner's Manual ............ 1

Sanding Disc (w/Set Screw) ........ 1

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assembly

MOUNTING BELT AND DISC SANDER ON

RECOMMENDED CRAFTSMAN FLOOR BASE

NOT SUPPLIED IN CANADA

If you purchase steel legs 9-22236 follow instructions
furnished with steel legs

Place the machine on the base, position as shown, and
align mounting holes

+

t_J MOTOR MOUNT J

BRACKET L

THIS SIDE L__

2 Insert the bolts and position the stiffener
3 Insert two 7/16" long screws furnished with base

through top of base and stiffener, screw on nuts and
tighten

4 Place a flat washer, a lock washer and a nut on each

of the 2-1/='' bolts from underneath, and tighten

CARRIAGE

BOLT

7/16" SCREW

STIFFENEF

NUT

FLAT WASHER

LOCK
WASHER

NUT

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assembly

NOTE: The abrasive belt is installed on the machine
at the factory so that it does not become damaged

during shipment

Loosen both belt LOCKING screws, using the 1/2"

wrench furnished with the machine

2 Turn both of the belt ADJUSTING screws as shown

until they stop Retighten the two belt LOCKING
screws so that the idler pulley does not come out

3 Slip the belt off and _emove the piece of paper

4. Remove tile protective coating, that is applied at the
factory, from the belt table. Use any ordinary house-

hold type greaseand spot remover.

CAUTION: Never use gasoline, naptha, or similar highly
volatile solvents.

NOTE: Do not apply wax to the belt table

1/2" WRENCH

PAPER

BELT LOCKING SCREW

(ONE ON EACH SIDE)

BELT ADJUSTING SCREW
(ONE ON EACH SIDE)

1 Loosen the belt table locking bolts behind the mount-

ing,bracket using one of the 1/2" wrenches supplied

with your machine,

2. Position belt table vertically and tighten only one of
the bolts

3 Place tile V-Belt over the pulley

4 Attach the switch assembly to the base using the two

screws and washers packed with the switch

5 Loosen the bolt that you tightened in step 2 Position

the belt table horizontally, and tighten both bolts

BELT TABLE LOCKING

-" _ RENCH

SWITCH

ASSEMBLY

8

6, Find five 3/8" Pan Head Self-Treading screws from

among the loose parts,

7 Place Disc Dust Trap on yourworkbench and screw in

five Pan Head "Thread Cutting Screws," 3/8" long
Screw them in all the way

NOTE: The holes in the Trap are not threaded but the
screws are "Thread Cutting Screws" and will cut a
thread as they are tightened

DISC DUST TRAP

8, Find four Flat Head Machine Screws 1-3/4"long from

among the loose paris

1-3/4"

9 Attach the Disc Dust Trap with four flat head screws

1-¾" long

10 There is a flat spot on the shaft near the end Rotate

the shaft so that the flat spot is facing up

FLAT HEAD SCREWS

1 3/4" LONG

FLAT SPOT

ON SHAFT

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