Craftsman 315.11726 User Manual

Operator's Manual

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Belt Sander

Double Insulated

Model No.

315.117260

Save this manual for future reference.

_, WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user

must read and understand the operator's manual
before using 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

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

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

• GeneralSafetyRules............................................................................................................................................3-4

• SpecificSafetyRules...............................................................................................................................................4

• Symbols....................................................................................................................................................................5

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

• Electrical...................................................................................................................................................................6

• Unpacking.................................................................................................................................................................7

• Applications..............................................................................................................................................................7

• Features................................................................................................................................................................8-9

• Operation...........................................................................................................................................................10-14

• Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................15

• ExplodedViewandRepairPartsList................................................................................................................16-17

• CustomerServiceInformation................................................................................................................................18

FULLONEYEARWARRANTYONCRnFIF_MRNBELTSANDER
IfthisCRnFTSMaNtoolfailstogivecompletesatisfactionwithinoneyearfromthedateofpurchase,returnit to

thenearestsearsstoreinthe United States, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.

If this fRnF'IrSMRM 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 belt 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 belt sander 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:

The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your 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

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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.

,_ WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product

until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator's manual. Pay close
attention to the safety rules, including Dangers,
Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this product
properly and only as intended, you will enjoy years

of safe, reliable service.

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,_ WARNING: Read and understand all

instructions. 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 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 insula-

tion [] eliminates the need for the three-wire
grou_ed power cord and grounded power supply

system.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such

as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.

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.

PERSONALSAFETY

• 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 inatten-

tion 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, cloth-
ing, 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 protec-
tion. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or

hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain

long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
drawn into air vents.

• Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable

footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.

TOOLUSEAND 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 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 condition

that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-

dents 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 hazardous
when used on another tool.

• Keep the tool and its handle 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. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of

control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.

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SERVICE

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed

by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of
injury.

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock
the operator.

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 eyeglasses

have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT
safety glasses. Following this rule witl 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 wilt 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 wilt 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 func-
tion. Check for alignment of moving parts, bind-
ing 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 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.

• 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.

• 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 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50

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 using this tool. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious 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 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,

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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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

"%' Alternating Current Type of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

[] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

/min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc. per minute

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety

O Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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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

and a full face shield when operating this product.

measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

,_ DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or

,t_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death orserious injury.

serious injury.

A

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.

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

Note: Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

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BettSize........................................................................................ 3in.X21in.(76mmX533mm)

SandingSurface........................................................................................................16.5squarein.(106.5squarecm)

Input......................................................................................... 120Volts,60Hz,AConly,8Amps

NoLoadSpeed.................................................................................................................................1300ft.(396m)/min

NetWeight..............................................................................................................................................10.5lbs(4.8kg)

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 the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need
to be grounded.

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 authorized service center for repair.
When servicing, use only identical Craftsman

replacement parts.

_, intendedWARNING:The doubletoprotect the user from shock resultinginsulated system is

from a break in the tool's internal wiring. Observe
alt normal safety precautions to avoid electrical

shock.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

The belt sander has a precision built electric motor. It

should be connected to a power supply that is 120
volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).

Do not operate this tool on direct current (DO). A
substantial voltage drop witl cause a loss of power and

the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate
when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power

supply.

EXTENSION CORDS

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent

tool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy
enough to carry the current the tool will draw.

A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is

recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in

length. When working outdoors, use an extension cord
that is suitable for outdoor use. This type of cord is

designated with "WA" on the cord's jacket.

_' working area. While youCAUTION: Keep extensioncordSare workingClearof thewitha power

tool, position the cord so that it witl not get caught
on lumber, tools, or other obstructions.

_IL use.WARNING:ffdamaged, replaceCheck extension cordsthemimmediately.beforeeachNever

use a damaged cord with this tool. Touching the
damaged area could cause serious injury due to

electrical shock.

Extension cords suitable for use with your tool are

available at your nearest Sears retailstore.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Your belt sander has been shipped completely
assembled.

• Carefully remove the tool and the accessories from

the box.

• Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are

included.

• Inspect the tool carefully to be sure no breakage or

damage occurred during shipping.

• Do not discard the packing material until you have

carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
tool.

• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

You may use your belt sander for the purposes listed below:

• Sanding wood, metals, plastics, and other materials.

• Smoothing rough boards, chamfering, rounding edges, etc.

• Removing rust, paint, varnishes, and stains.

PACKING LIST

Belt Sander

Sanding Belt

Dust Collection Bag

Operator's Manual

,_ WARNING: Ifany parts are missing, do not

operate your tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious

personal injury.

_ WARNING: The belt sander should never be

connected to a power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in
use. Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental
starting that could cause serious injury.

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Beforeusingthebeltsander,familiarizeyourselfwithall

operatingfeaturesandsafetyrequirements.However,

donotletfamiliaritywiththetoolmakeyoucareless.

TRACKING KNOB

The tracking knob allows you to easily adjust the belt
tracking.

_ WARNING: Exercise caution when using the belt

sander. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a
second, can result in serious personal injury.

Your new belt sander is equipped with the following

features. See Figure 1.

LOCK-ON

The lock-on feature allows you to lock the trigger switch

in the ON position. Locking the trigger switch on allows

you to operate the sander for extended periods of time.

TENSION RELEASE LEVER

The tension release lever aids in quick and easy belt

changes.

DUST COLLECTION BAG

The dust collection bag attaches to the sander and

keeps dust to a minimum.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

The design of the sander provides for easy handling. It

is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when
operating in different positions and at different angles.

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DUST

COLLECTIONBAG

REAR

HANDLE

TENSION

RELEASELEVER

FRONT

HANDLE

SANDING

BELT

TRACKING

KNOB

LOCK-ON

BUTTON

TRIGGER

SWITCH

BLOWER

EXHAUSTHOLE Fig. 1

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,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operating this tool.
Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings,
chips, or loose particles being thrown in your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury. If the operation
is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask.

SELECTING SANDING BELTS

Selecting the correct size and type of sanding belt is an
important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish.
Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic
abrasives are best for power sanding.

In general, when sanding, coarse grit removes the most
material and fine grit produces the best finish. The

condition of the surface to be sanded determines which
grit will do the best job. If the surface is rough, start with

a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform. Then
use medium grit to remove scratches left by the coarser
grit. Finally, use finer grit for finishing the surface.
Always continue sanding with each grit until the surface

is uniform.

USING SANDING BELTS

TO INSTALL/CHANGE SANDING BELTS

See Figures 2, 3, and 4.

Follow these steps to install or change sanding belts.

• Unplug the sander.

• Raise the tension release lever.

Note: If you are changing sanding belts, remove the
old sanding belt at this time.

Install the sanding belt.

CAUTION: If the sanding belt is not a bidirectional

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belt, ensure that the arrow inside the belt is
pointing in the direction of the rotation (clockwise
when looking into the open side of the sander).
Installing unidirectional sanding belts backwards

can create a hazardous condition.

• Align the sanding belt to its correct position.

• Lower the tension release lever to secure the
sanding belt.

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,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result

in serious injury due to accidental starting.

• Position the sander on its side with the cord on the
left.

,_,1= WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of the

rollers and spring mechanism at all times. Failure
to do so could result in fingers getting pinched,
causing serious injury.

TENSION

RELEASELEVER

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TENSIONRELEASELEVER

(IN RELEASEDPOSITION)

INSTALLUNIDIRECTIONALBELTSINTHEDIRECTIONOFTHE

ROTATION

INSTALLBIDIRECTIONALBELTSIN EITHERDIRECTION

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 2

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TOADJUSTSANDINGBELTTRACKING

See Figures 5 and 6.
Belt life is greatly increased ifyou regularly adjust the

sanding belt tracking. When correctly adjusted, the
outer edge of the sanding belt should be even with the
outer edge of the base of the sander.

When you install a new sanding belt, you may need to
adjust the sanding belt tracking several times until the
belt becomes pliable.

Follow these steps to adjust sanding belt tracking.

_IL WARNING: Before connecting the sander to a

power supply, always make sure it is not in the
"locked-on" position. Failure to do so could result in
accidental starting of the sander resulting in
possible serious injury.

CAUTION: If the sanding belt wears excessively

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on the inner edge, it is probably adjusted too far
inward and is rubbing against internal parts. If this
is the case, readjust the tracking knob.

• Start the sander and fine adjust the tracking knob
until the belt stabilizes.

WARNING: Keep hands and fingers away from a

,a,

moving sanding belt. Any part of the body coming
in contact with a moving sanding belt could result

in serious injury. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry when operating the sander. They could get

caught in moving parts and foreign objects could
get thrown away from the sander causing injury.

• Connect the sander to a power supply.

• Position the sander upside down with the cord on
the left.

Note: This position is for adjustments only. The
sanding belt should not contact a workpiece or any

foreign object when you are making belt tracking

adjustments.

CLOCKWISEIFBELT

RUNSINWARD \\_\ _ I I \\ _._J

TURN

COUNTERCLOCKWISEIF

BELTRUNSOUTWARD Fig. 6

Fig. 5

Depress the trigger switch and release immediately.

Choose one of these options:

• Sanding belt runs inward: Turn the tracking knob
slowly clockwise.

• Sanding belt runs outward: Turn the tracking

knob slowly counterclockwise.

Note: Turn the tracking knob until you are sure the
sanding belt is secure, i.e., it will not come off the
sander or contact internal parts.

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USINGTHEDUSTCOLLECTIONBAG
Thedustcollectionbagprovidesadustcollection

systemforthesander.
_lt WARNING"Donotusethedustcollectionbag

whensandingmetal.Usingthedustcollectionbag
whensandingmetalcreatesafirehazard,which

coulddamagethetoolandleadtoseriouspersonal

injury.

TO ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION BAG

See Figure 7.

Follow these steps to attach the dust collection bag.

• Unplug the sander.

Follow these steps to empty the dust collection bag.

• Unplug the sander.

_k WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result

in serious injury due to accidental starting.

• Remove the dust collection bag from the sander.

• Unzip the dust bag.

• Shake out the dust.

• Zip up the dust bag.

• Replace the dust collection bag.
Note: Periodically, you should turn the dust bag

inside-out and thoroughly clean it.

_ WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result

in serious injury due to accidental starting.

• Slide thee dust bag retainer over the blower exhaust
hole on the sander.

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TO EMPTY THE DUST COLLECTION BAG

For more efficient operation, empty the dust collection
bag when it is no more than half full. This action permits

the air to flow through the bag better. Always empty and

clean the dust collection bag thoroughly upon
completion of a sanding operation and before placing

the sander in storage.

TURNING ON/OFF THE SANDER

See Figure 8.

Follow these directions to turn the sander on and off.

• To turn on the sander. Depress the trigger switch.

• To turn off the sander. Release the trigger switch.

TRIGGERSWITCH

LOCK-ON

BUTTON

_1 WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding

surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed
oil, etc. can self-ignite in your sander dust
collection bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To
reduce the risk of fire always empty your dust bag
frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and
never store or leave a sander without totally
emptying its dust bag. Also follow the
recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.

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LOCKINGONTHESANDER

See Figure 8.

The lock-on feature allows you to lock the trigger switch

in the On position. Locking the trigger switch on allows

you to operate the sander for extended periods of time.

If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and

the sander is accidentally disconnected from the power

supply, disengage the lock-on feature immediately.
Also, do not lock the trigger switch if you might need to

suddenly stop the sander.

,_ WARNING: Before connecting the sander to a

power supply, make sure it is not in the locked-on
position. Failure to do so could result in accidental

starting of the tool resulting in serious injury.

Follow these steps to lock on the sander.

• Depress the trigger switch.

• Push in the lock-on button.

• Release the trigger switch.

• Release the lock-on button.

Note: To release the lock, depress the trigger
switch.

We designed the sander to provide the proper weight on
the sanding belt. Excessive pressure will result in the
following:

• Uneven work

• Clogged sanding belts

• Premature sanding belt wear

• Possible motor burnout

• Irregular sanding belt tracking

OPERATING THE SANDER

See Figure 9.

Follow these steps to operate the sander.

• Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the
sander.

_L WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown

towards the operator causing injury.

• Turn the sander on and let the motor reach its
maximum speed before placing the sander on the

work surface.

• Lower the sander to the work surface with a slight

forward motion.

• Move the sander slowly over the work surface,
using the rear handle to control the sander and the

front handle to guide the sander.

Note: Allowing the sander to remain in one place
will result in an uneven surface.

_, WARNING: Keep a firm grip on the sander with

both hands at all times. Failure to do so could
result in loss of control leading to possible serious

injury.

Fig. 9

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PROPER HAND PLACEMENT

See Figure 10.

For ease of operation and maintaining proper control,

the sander has a front handle and a rear handle. These
handles allow two-handed operation, which aids in

maintaining control, keeping the sanding area level with
the workpiece, and keeping hands clear of the sanding
belt. When operating the sander, always hold the front
handle with your left hand and the rear handle with your

right hand.

,1_ WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of

moving sanding belt, front idler roller, and drive
roller assembly. Failure to do so wilt result in
serious personal injury.

_IL WARNING: Do not let your fingers rest over the

front or right edge of the sander. If the sanding belt
were to run off, or if it were not properly adjusted,

your fingers could come in contact with the moving
sanding belt resulting in possible serious injury.

HELPFUL TIPS

• If the sanding belt slips or does not track while sand-

ing, you may be applying too much pressure. When
this occurs, remove the sander from the workpiece. If

you properly adjust the belt tracking, the sanding belt
wilt return to its normal and correct position on the

drive roller and front roller.

• Use a coarser sanding belt for heavy sanding, not

heavy pressure. The weight of the tool is sufficient to
provide adequate pressure at the correct location.

• The front roller of the sander is not designed for con-

tour sanding. Sanding on the front roller could cause
irregularity in the sanding belt tracking.

Fig. 10

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,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.

,_ WARNING: The belt sander should never be

connected to a power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,

performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in
use. Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental

starting that could cause serious injury.

GENERAL

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts are
an important part of the double insulation system and
should be serviced only by a qualified Sears service

technician.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.

Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure
because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly
abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.
Consequently, we do not recommend using this tool for
extended work on these types of materials. However, if

you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely

important to clean the tool using compressed air.

_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields during power tool
operation or when blowing dust. If operation is
dusty, also wear a dust mask. Failure to do so
could result in possible serious injury.

LUBRICATION

All the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of

the tool under normal operating conditions. Therefore,

no further lubrication is required.

dt_ WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic.

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SEENOTE

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Note: The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the

possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears

repair center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.

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I The model number wilt be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model !

number in all correspondence regarding your BELT SANDER or when ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST

Key Part
No. No.

1 940211009

2 ***
3 300027035

4 690711001
5 590477001
6 660312001
7 940301004
8 590560001

9 900720001
10 660272001
11 590481001
12 690725001
13 680771001
14 660212013

983000-260

Description Qty.

Logo Plate ............................................................................................................. 1

Sanding Belt .......................................................................................................... 1

Dust Collection Bag ............................................................................................... 1

Wear Plate ............................................................................................................. 1

Belt Cover .............................................................................................................. 1

* Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in.) **STD510803 ..................................................................... 2

Data Plate .............................................................................................................. 1

Belt ........................................................................................................................ 1

Backing Pad .......................................................................................................... 1

* Screw (M4 x 14 mm) ............................................................................................. 1

Tracking Knob ....................................................................................................... 1

Spring .................................................................................................................... 1

Washer .................................................................................................................. 1

* Screw (M4 x 14.5 mm) .......................................................................................... 2

Operator's Manual

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 - Source 980.0

*** Complete assortment available at your Nearest SearsRetail Store

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