Craftsman 315116272 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
RRFTSMR
Palm Grip Finishing Sander
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.116272
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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
983000-043
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• Warranty..................................................................................................................................................................2
• Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................2
• GeneralSafetyRules...........................................................................................................................................3-4
• SpecificSafetyRules..............................................................................................................................................4
• Symbols...................................................................................................................................................................5
• Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................6
• Unpacking................................................................................................................................................................6
• Operation............................................................................................................................................................7-10
• Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................11
• Accessories...........................................................................................................................................................12
• ExplodedViewandPartsList...............................................................................................................................13
• Parts,Ordering,andService.................................................................................................................................14
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SANDER
If this r'RRFlrSMnM tool 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 rRnF'rSMRN tool 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. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Your sander has many features for making the use of
this tool 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 precautions. It means attention!!!
Your safety is involved.
,_ WARNING: Do not attempt to use this tool until
you thoroughly read and completely understand
the operator's manual. Pay close attention to the
safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and
Cautions. If you use your tool properly and only as
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
WARNING: The operation of any router can result in foreign objects being thrown intoyour
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning 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. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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_ 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 ignitethe 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
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 net fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install a polar-
ized outlet. De net change the plug in any way.
Double insulation [] 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 refrigera-
tors. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. 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 immedi-
ately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use an
outdoor 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
common 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
jewelry. 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
before plugging in. Carrying toolswith 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 protec-
tion. Dust mask, nonskid 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.
Holding 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
application. 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 mea-
sures 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 toolswith
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.
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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.
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• 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.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or 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 eye-
glasses 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
during 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 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. 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 condi-
tion. 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 net 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 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.
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Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL
NAME
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V
A
Hz
W
min
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no
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.../min
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Watt
Minutes
Alternating Current
No Load Speed
Class 11Construction
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute
Safety Alert
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Designates double-insulated
construction tools
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
It means attention!H Your safety is
involved.
Wet Conditions Alert
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
,_ DANGER: Failure toobey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
,_ WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
,_ CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury toyourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
personal injury.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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