Craftsman 315115041 Owner’s Manual

SEA/RS

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

315.115041

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

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Carefully

MANUAL FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE

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7 INCH ELECTRIC

SANDER

DOUBLE INSULATED

Warranty

Introduction
Operation

Maintenance

Repair Parts

Dee1 ned excluslvel for and sold only b

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND C_.., Hoffman Estates, _L 60179

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Pdnted In U.S.A.

FULL ONl_ YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SANDER
If thisCraftsman Sander fails to;ale comnptettesatisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT

TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE iN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears wiil repair it, free of charge.
If this Craftsman Sander is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the

date of purchase,
This warranty gives you specific tegal dghts, and you may also have other dghts which val_ from stateto state.

Sears, Roebuck snd Co,, DEPT. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION

DOUBLE _$ULATION is a concept in safety, in electric
power tools, whk_,heliminates the need for the usual three
wire grounded power cord and grounded supply system.

Wherever there is aiect rlc current in the toolthere are two
complete sets of insulatton to protect the user. All exposed
metal parts ere isolated from internal metal motor compo-
nents _i_ protecting inlu_Oon,

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL - Reed owner's

manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential

hazards related to this tool.

2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK

BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH

GROUNDED SURFACES. For example:

Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclo-
sures.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN pLACE end in working

order.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN, Cluttersd aroas
and benches invite accidents.

5, AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't

use power tool in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
All visitorsshould wear safety glasses and be

kept a safe distance from work area. Do not
let visitors Contacttool or extension cord.

7. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools

should be stored in a dry, high or lacked-up
place - out ofthe reach of children.

IMPORTANT - Servicing of a tool with double aisulatk_
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualified service technician,
For service we suggest you return the too_to your nearest

Sears Store for repair. Always use original factoryreplace-
ment parts when servicing,

8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It willdo the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was de-

signed.

9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.

Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for

example - Don't use a circular saw for cutting
tree limbs or logs.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose cloth-
ing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts.

Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are rec-
ommended when working outdoors. Also,

wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair and keep it from being drawn into air

vents.

11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Ev-
eryday eyeglasses have only impact-resis-

tant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or
dust mask ifcutting operation is dusty.

13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of opera-

tion.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

14. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never can_ tool by
cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.

15. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
holdwork. Both hands are needed to operate

the tool.

16. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Do not use on a

ladder or unstable support.

17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp at all times, and clean for best and

safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.

18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, be-
fore servicing,or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, sandpaper, etc., all tools

should be disconnected from power supply.

19, REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
that keys and adjustingwrenches are removed
from tool before turning it on.

20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't
camj plugged-in tools with finger on switch.

Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

21. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN
GOOD CONDmON. When using an extension
cord, be sum to use one heavy enoughto carry

the oJrrentyourproductwill draw.An undersized
cordwill causea drop in linevoltage resulting In

lossof powerand overheating.A wire gage size
(A.W.G.) of at Isest 12 is recommendedfor an

extensioncord 100 feet or less in length. A cord
exceeding 100 feet is not recommended.If in

doubt,use the next heaviergege, The smallerthe

gage number,the heavierthe cord,

22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
When tool is used outdoors, use only exten-

sion cords suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor
approved cords are marked with the suffix W-

A, for example - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.

23, NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER

SANDER FOR WET SANDING. Failure to
comply can result in electrical shook causing

sedous injury or worse.

24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING
AREA.

25, NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-

SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes.

26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY
and if damaged, have repaired at your near-

est Sears Repair Center. Stay constantly
aware of cord location.

27. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-

CALLY and replace if damaged.

28. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE

FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a
clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake

fluids,gasoline, petroleum-based products or
any strong solvents to clean your tool.

29. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing

and use common sense. Do not operate toct
when you are tired. Do not rush.

30. CHECK DAMAGED PAWrS. Before further

use of the tool. a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to ds-

termlne that it will operate propedy and per-
form its Intandsd function. Check for align-
ment of moving parts, bindingof moving pads,

breakage of pads, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard orother part that is damaged should be

propady repaired or replaced by an autho-
rized service center unless indicated else.

where in this instruction manual.

31. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective

switches replaced by an authorized service
center.

32. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber

before sanding.

33. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not
operate too_while under the influenceof drags,

alcohol, or any medication.

34. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

35. POLARIZED PLUGS.To reducothe dskofsiectdc

shOck,this tool hasa polarizedplug{oneblade is
widerthantheother).Thisplugwillfitina belarized

outletonly one way. If the plugdoes notfitfvilyin
the outlet, reversethe plug.If it sti, does notfit,

contacta qualitiedekyJtrisiantoinstallthe proper
oudet.Do notchange the pluginany way.

36. SAV_ THESE INSTRUCTIONS, Review them

frequently and use them to instruct others
who may use this toot. If you loan someone

this tool,loan them these instructionsalso.

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l_e opemUon of any sander can muir In foreign objects being thrown Into your eye_, which
can rlmult In leverl eye danlage. Before beginning I_WM to_ _ra_n, always wmlr sahib/

g_lglel or safety glmme_ with IIIde shields and • full f_o shield when needed. We
reconlmend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard _ety glasses

with side shields, Ilvllllable at ,Sears Retail Storlm.

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