Craftsman 315116070 Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

315.116070

CAUTION:

Read and follow
ALL safety rules

and instructions

before operating

this equipment.

Thank You fer Buying

A Craftsman Sander

Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA.

972000-657

8-09 Printed In USA

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Palm Grip

Finishing Sander

DOUBLE INSULATED

Rules for Safe Operation
Warranty
Operation

Maintenance
Repair Parts

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

DOUBLE INSULATION is a concept in safety, in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usu¢*l three
wire grounded power cord and grounded supply System

Wherever there is electric cuf_ent in the tool there are two
complete sets of iflsulafion to protect the user. Atl exposed

metal parts are isolatod from internal metal motor components

with protacting insulation.

IMPORTANT - Servicing of a tool with double insulation
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and "
should beperformed only bya qualified service technician.
For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest
Sears Store for repair Always use Original factory

replacement ports when servicing

WARNING:

DO not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely atl instructions,
safety rules, etc contained in this manual. Faitore to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual

and review frequently for continuing safe operafion_and

instructing others who may use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1, KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read 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 examp/e: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator

enclosures.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN pLACE and in working order.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.

5. AVOIDDANGEROUSENVIRONMENT.Don'tuse
power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to

rain. Keep work area well lit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Al!

visitors should wear safety g{asses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors

contact toot or extension cord.

7, STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools

should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.

8. DON'TFORCETOOL. Itwilldothejobbetterand

safer at the rate for which it was designed,

9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force smal_ too! or
attachment todo the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't
use tool for purpose not intended - for example A

circular saw should never be used for cutting tree
limbs or logs

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO not wear Joose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's

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related to avoiding eleCtrical shock. )

moving pails and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended

when working outdoors. WeaJ" protective hair
covering to contain tong hair and keep it from being

drawn into nearby air vents.

11 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they
are NOT safety grasses,

12. PROTECTYOUR LUNGS. Wear afacemasker

dust mask if operation is dusty.

13, PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protection during extended periods of operation,

14. DON'TABUSE CORD. Never carry 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 hold
work. 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 too{s sharp
at all times, and clean for best and safest

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.

18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When net in use, before
servicing, or when changing or adiusting

sandpaper, attach ments, blades, bits, cutters, etc.,
all tools should be disconnected from power supply.

19 REMOVEADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed before turning

tool on.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

21. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN
GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension

cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized cord

will cause a drop in line voltage resulting Anloss of
power and overheating. A wire gage size IA.W.G.)
of at least 16 is recommended for an extension

cord 100 feet or less Anlength. A cord exceeding
100 feet is not recommended. IfIn doubt, use the

next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord,

22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension 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 OR LIQUID POLISHING.

Failure to comply can result in electrical shock

causing serious injury or worse.

24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING AREA,

25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

26, INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if

damaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears
Repair Center. Stay constantly aware of cord

location.

27. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY
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 tool when you are
tired. Do not rush.

30. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that As damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate 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

sea/ice center unless indicated elsewhere 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 sending,

33. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION, Do not
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,

alcohol, or any medication.

34. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

35. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric

shock, this toot has a polarized plug (one bfede 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 instatl the proper

outieh DO not change the plug in any way,

36. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them

frequently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone trgs tool,

loan them these instructions also.

_, WARNING:

Some dust created by power saflding, sawing, grinding,

drilling1 and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these

ehemical_ are;

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-_reated

lumber.

YOUrrisk trom these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work To reduce your

exposure to these chemicals: work in a welJventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to

filter out microscopic particles

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.

It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

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INTRODUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR BUYING
THIS CRAFTSMAN PALM GRIP FINISHING SANDER.

It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to
provideyou withSears high standard of dependabitity, ease
of operation, and operator safety. Propedy cared for, it will

liVe you years of rugged, trouble-tree performance

,_ CAUTION:

Carefully readthroughthis entire owner's manual before

usingyour new sander. Pay close attention to the Rules
For Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use

your sander propedy and only for what it is intended,
you willenjoy years of safe, reliabJeservice,

Your sander has many features for making your sanding
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,

peffomiance, and dependability have been given toppriority

in the design of this sander making it easy to maintain and

_erate.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SANDER

If this Craftsman Sander fails to give comlpllele saris faction wit hin one y ear from the date of purchase, RETURN IT
TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge

If Ibis 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 legal rights, and you may also have other righ{s which vary from state to state,

Sears, Roebuck and CO., DEPT. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Size of Paper 114 Sheet
Orbital Motion

Amperes 1.8

Re{ins 120 Volls, 60 HZ, AC only

No Load Speed 14,000 OPM
Orbital Diameter 1/16 inch

UNPACKING
Your sander has been shipped completely assembled and

ready for use. After removing it from the box, inspect it
carefully Io make sure no breakage or damage has occurred
during shippingand that no pa_ls are missing, Ifany partsare

damaged or missing, contact your nearest Sears Sewice
Center or the Service Department al most Sears stores

SPECIFICATIONS:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Rules for Safe Operation ............................................................................ 2-3

2. Introduction, Product Specifications, and Unpacking ..................................... 4

3. Warranty and Table of Contents ..................................................................... 4

4. Operation .................................................................................................... 5-8

5. Accessories ................................................................................................... 9

6. Maintenance ................................................................................................ 10

7. Exploded View and Parts List ....................................................................... 11

8. Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................... 12

_, WARNING:

can result In severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operatrbn, always wear safety
goggles or safety grasses 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

The°peratl°n°fanysandercanresultinf°teign°bjectsbeingthr°wnint°y°ureyes'whlch 1
side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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