Craftsman 315.116163 User Manual
Owner's Manual
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Dustless Dual Motion Sander
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.116163
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CAUTION: Read and
follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructionsbefore
first use of this product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
972000-687
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• Safety
• Features
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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• Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
• Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
• Rules for Safe Operation ............................................................................................................................. 3-4
• Product Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 5
• Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 5
• Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
• Operation ................. ._................................................................................................................................. 6-10
• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 11
• Exploded View and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 12-13
• Parts Ordedng / Service ............................................................................................................................... 14
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SANDER
If this CRAFTSMRN Sander fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RE-
TURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
Ifthis 13_AFt'SMAN 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 rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 6017g
Your sander has many features for making sanding
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this sander making iteasy to
maintain and operate.
,_ CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
owner's manual before using your new sander.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
your sander properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
_k Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!!
Your safety is involved.
_k WARNING:
The operation of any sander 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.
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The purpose of safety symbols Is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanaUons with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The InstrucUons or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
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NOTE: Advises you of information or instructionsvital to the operation or maintenance ofthe equipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual
three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal
parts are isolated from internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. Double
insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
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 inserious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, slectdc shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injuryto yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety waming may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others, Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the dsk of fire, electdc shock
and personal injury.
IMPORTANT
Servicing of a tool with double insulation 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 tool
to your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use
original factory replacement parts when servicing.
,_ WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this
tool until you have read thoroughly and
understand completely all instructions, safety
rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure
to comply can result in accidents involving
fire, electric shock, or serious personal
injury. Save owner's manual and review
frequently for continuing safe operation, and
instructing others who may use this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn itsapplications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
ORDER.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRpNMENT. Do
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose to rein, Keep work area well lit.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area, Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord.
• 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.
• DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Do not use tool for purpose not intended-for
example-don't use a circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
covering to contain long hair and keep itfrom being
drawn into nearby air vents.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they
are not safety glasses.
• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if the operation isdusty.
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It is safer than using your hand and itfrees
both hands to operate tool.
• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or
unstable support. Secure tools when working at
elevated positions.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accesso-
ries.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, tools
should be disconnected from power supply.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Do not carry
plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
• 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 in loss of
power and overheating. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING AREA.
• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor
could ignite fumes.
• INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired by authorized service
facility. Stay constantly aware of cord location.
• INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS
PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.
• 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.
• STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
what you are doing and use common sense. Do
not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
• 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
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
service center.
• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Ha_e defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center,
• INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber
before sanding.
• DO NOT operate this tool while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
• POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electdc
shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polar-
ized 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 the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
• WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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_1, 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.
Sanding Pad 1/2 sheet
No Load Speed 4,000 opm
Motion Dual
Your sander has been shipped completely assembled
except for the dust bag. Inspect it carefully to make
sure no breakage or damage has occurred during
shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact
your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain replacement
parts before attempting to operate sander. The dust
bag and this owner's manual are also included in the
box.
The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.
NO-FIL ALUMINUM OXIDE CUT SHEETS
(4-1/2 In. x 11 in.)
Item No. 9-28250 - Extra Fine
Item No. 9-28251 - Fine
Item No. 9-28252 - Medium
Item No. 9-26253 - Coarse
DUSTLESS SANDING ATTACHMENT
Item No. 9-11766
Rating
Input
Paper Type
_1, WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not
operate this tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
NO-FIL ALUMINUM OXIDE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE
ADHESIVE BACKED SHEETS (4-1/2 In. X 9-1/8 In.)
Item No. 9-28255 - Extra Fine
Item No. 9-28256 - Fine
Item No. 9-28257 - Medium
Item No. 9-28258 - Coarse
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC
4.0 Amperes
Non-Adhesive Sandpaper
Adhesive Sandpaper
d_i, WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.
SANDPAPER SELECTION
Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is an extremely important step in achieving a high quality
sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding.
Natural abrasives, such as flint and garnet are too soft for economical use in power sanding.
In general, coarse grit will remove the most matedal and finer grit will produce the best finish in all sanding
operations. The condition of the surface to be sanded will determine which grit will do the job. If the surface is
rough, start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform. Medium grit may then be used to remove
scratches left by the coarser grit and finer grit used for finishing of the surface. Always continue sanding with
each grit untilsurface is uniform.
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