Craftsman 315.115033 User Manual
Operator's Manual
6 in. Electric Sander/Polisher
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.115033
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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
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
987000030
8-21-06 (REV:01)
• Safety
• Warranty
• Introduction
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents / Warranty / Introduction................................................................................................................2
General Safety Rules...............................................................................................................................................3-4
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
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SANDER/POLISHER
If this CRRFTSMRN* 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 CRRFTSMRN* 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
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 symbol to point out important safety preoautions. It means
A
WARNING:
attention!!! Your safety is involved.
The operation of any sander/polisher can result in foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with 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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all Instruc
tions. Failure to follow all Instructions listed
below may result In electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal Injury.
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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 polar
ized 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 outlet, reverse the plug.
If It still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to Install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug
In any way. Double Insulation PI 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 refrigerators. There
Is an Increased risk of electric shock If your body Is
grounded.
■ Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will 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 Immediately. Damaged
cords Increase the risk of electric shock.
■ When operating a power tool outside, use an out
door 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 com
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the Influence 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 jew
elry. Contain long 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 be
fore 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 protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing 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. Hold
ing 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 ap
plication. 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 accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
■ 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 control.
■ Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the tool’s operation. If 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 hazard
ous when used on another tool.
Service
■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance per
formed by unqualified personnel could result in a
risk of injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
When servicing a tooi, use oniy identicai repiacement parts. Foiiow instructions in the Maintenance section
of this manual. Use of unauthorized 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 with 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 eyeglasses
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 dur
ing extended periods of operation. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,
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 that it will oper
ate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving 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 con
dition. When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will 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 will cause a
drop 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 any
medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
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 sand
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con
struction 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 chemicallytreated 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 NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V
A
Hz Hertz
min
w
"o
□
,,,/min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute
Volts Voltage
Amperes
Minutes Time
Alternating Current
Watts
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction
Safety Alert Symbol
A
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Type or a characteristic of current
Power
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 attention 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.
SYMBCL
A
A
A
A
NCTE:
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBCL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pic-
tographs.
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 risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury.
CAUTICN: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury.
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equip
ment.
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