Craftsman 315.116211 User Manual

Owner's Manual

RANDOM ORBIT SANDER

Double Insulated

Model No.

315.116211

Save this manual for future reference

,_ 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 972000-900

7-01

• Safety

• Features

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2

• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

• Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

• Rules for Safe Operation ............................................................................................................................. 3-5

• Product Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 6

• Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

• Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 8-10

• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 11

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ...................................................................................................... 12-13

• Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................... 14

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RANDOM ORBIT SANDER

If this £RRFTSMgN Random Orbit Sander fails to give complete satisfaction within one year 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 this rRRFT$1_IRN Random Orbit 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 60179

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 it easy 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.

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.

SYMBOL MEANING

A A A

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructionsvital to the operation or maintenance of the 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 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.

CAUTION: 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.

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 its applications 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 ANDIN WORKING

ORDER.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas

and benches invite accidents. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do

not use power tools in clamp or wet locations or expose to rain. 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.

De not use tool for purpose not intended-for example-don't use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

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 covering to contain long hair and keep it from 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 is dusty.

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 it frees 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

accessories.

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.

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.

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.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

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 re- placed by an authorized service center.

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

electric shock, this tool has 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 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 ethers 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 reproduc- tive 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.

,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!!

Your safety is involved.

_, 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. Always wear eye protection which is

marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

+ 9 hidden pages