Craftsman 315116311, 315116321 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

II:RRFTSMFIN I

113SHEET SANDER

Double Insulated

Model Nos.

315.116311

315.116321

ModelNo.315.116311

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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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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

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ModelNo.315.116321

• Safety

• Features

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 2-3

• Specific Safety Rules/Symbols .................................................................................................................................. 3-5

• Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6

• Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................... 7-9

• Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 9-10

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

• Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

• Exploded View And Repair Parts List .................................................................................................................... 14-15

• Parts Ordering / Service .............................................................................................................................................. 16

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. Clut- tered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the 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 not

fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a

polarized outlet. Do not 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 imme-

diately. 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 influ- ence 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 tools with 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 pro- tection. 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 plat-

form. 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 the power source

before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preven-

tive safety measures reduce risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of 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 tools, with

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 condi-

tion that may affect the tools 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. Accesso-

ries that may be suitable for one tool, may be-

come hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

• Tool service must be performed only by

qualified repair personnel. Service or mainte- nance performed by unqualified personnel could

result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical

replacement parts. Follow instructions in Maintenance section of this manual. Use of

unauthorized parts or failure to follow Mainte- nance Instructions may create a risk of electric

shock or injury.

Specific Safety Rules for Sanders

• Never use this or any power sander for wet

sanding or liquid polishing. Failure to comply will increase the risk of electrical shock.

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 personal injury.

• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask

if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will

reduce the risk of personal injury.

• Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Follow-

ing this rule will reduce the risk of personal injury,

• Inspect tool cords periodically and, if dam- aged, have repaired at your nearest Factory

Service Center or other Authorized Service

Organization. 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 in-

tended function. Check for alignment of mov- ing 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.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

• Don't abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the

receptacle. 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

condition. 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 personal injury.

• Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool

while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or personal injury.

• Save these instructions. Refer tothem frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan

them these instructions also. This will reduce the

risk of fire, shock, and injury.

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.

SYMBOLS

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Construction Designates Double Insulated

Construction tools

.../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions, strokes,

surface speed, orbits etc. per minute

,_1 k. Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution.

DEFINITIONS

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.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

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