Craftsman 315.115032 User Manual
Operator's Manual
6 in. Electric Sander/Polisher
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.115032
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^ CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of
this product.
Customer Help Line; 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA ,
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972000-990
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• Safety
• Warranty
• Introduction
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents / Warranty / Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 2
General Safety Rules
Specific Safety Rules...................................................................................................................................................................4
Symbols.........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Product Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................6
Operation..................................................................................................................................................................................6-10
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Accessories.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Exploded View and Repair Parts List.............................................................................................................................. 12-13
Parts Ordering/Service.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
......................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SANDER/POLISHER
if this CRRFTSMHN Sander/Polisher fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of pur
chase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED
STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge.
if this CRflFTSMRN Sander/Polisher is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co„ Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for buying this
Craftsman 6 inch Electric Sander/Polisher. Your tool
has been designed, engineered and manufactured to
provide you with Sears high standard of dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared
for it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free
performance.
Your sander/polisher has many features for making
your sanding/polishing operations more pleasant and
enjoyable. Safety, performance and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this tool
making it easy to maintain and operate.
Look for this synmboi to point out important safety precautions. It
A
WARNING:
means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
The operation of any sander/polisher can result in foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which ran result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses wfth side shields and a full face shield when
needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores. Always wear eye protec
tion which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
^ operator's manual before using your new sander/
polisher. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
this tool properly and only for what it is intended,
you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
il WARNING: Read and understand alt instruc'
tiens. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
■ Do not operate power tools In explosive atmo
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
■ Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
■ Double insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outl^, reverse the plug. If it still does not f№,
contact a qualified electrician to install a polar
ized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Double insulation eliminates the need for the
three-wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.
■ Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigera
tors. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
■ Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet condi
tions. Water entering a power tool wiil increase the
risk of electric shock.
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immedi
ately. Damaged cords increa^ the risk of electric
shock.
■ When operating a power tool outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked “W-A" or “W".
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce
the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
■ stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use tool while tired or under the influ
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain tong hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts,
■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off
before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger
on the switch or plugging in tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal Injury.
■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
■ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
orhearir® protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
Tool Use and Care
■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed,
■ Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
■ Disconnect the plug from power source before
making any adjustments, changing accesso
ries, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentaliy.
■ Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
■ Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to (X)ntro!.
■ Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi
tion that may affect the tool’s operation. К
damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
tools.
■ Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories
that may be suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Service
■ Tool service must be performed only by quali
fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in
a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical re
placement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthori^d parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or
injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact
hidden wiring or its cord. Contact wfeh a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live" and
shock the operator.
Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and
other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
■ Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations,
as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
■ Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eye
glasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if
the operation is dusty. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
■ Inspect tool cords periodicaliy and, if dam
aged, have repaired at your nearest authorized
service center. Constantly stay aware of cord
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.
■ Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine th^
it will operate properly and perform its in
tended function. Check for alignment of mov
ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock,
fire, or serious injury,
■ Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the
cord or yank it to disconnect it from the recep
tacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to cany the
current your product wilt draw. A wire gage
size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for
an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A
cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
An undersized cord wilt cause a dmp in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber
before sanding. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
arty medication. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Save these instructions. Refer to them fre
quently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.
^WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are;
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
SYMBOLS
SYMBOL
V
A
Hz
min
w
fio
□
.../min
A
NAME
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Minutes
Alternating Current
Watts
No Load Speed
Class II Construction
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute
Safety Alert Symbol
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Time
Type or a characteristic of current
Power
Rotational speed, at no load
Designates Double insulated
Construction Tools
Revolutions, strokes, surface
speed, orbits etc. per minute
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful ^tention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL
A
A
A
A
NOTEr
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the riskof fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others,
Alwaysfollow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
CAUTION; Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself orto others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the riskof fire, electric shock,
and personal injury.
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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