Craftsman 315117270 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
Belt Sander
Variable Speed
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.117270
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,_ 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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983000-261
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• Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................2
• Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................2
• GeneralSafetyRules............................................................................................................................................3-4
• SpecificSafetyRules...............................................................................................................................................4
• Symbols....................................................................................................................................................................5
• Specifications...........................................................................................................................................................6
• Electrical ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
• Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
• Applications .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
• Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 7.8
• Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 9-!3
• Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ................................................................................................................ 16-17
• Customer Service Information ................................................................................................................................ 18
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON I:I_I_I='r,_MAPI BELT SANDER
If this t'RI_I=I"$MRN tool falls to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, return it to
the nearest sears stere in the United Slates, and Sears w(ll repa(r it, free of charge.
If this ['RR 1:1"$1'41_Ntool is used for commercial or rentaF purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from Ahe
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 mak(ng the use
cf 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.
jj_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!(
Your safety is involved.
The operation of any too( can result in fore(gn objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage, Before beginning operat(on, always wear safety goggles or safety
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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.
_1= WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product
until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator's manual Pay close
attent(on to the safety rules, including Dangers,
Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this product
properly and only as intended, you wUI 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
grounded 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 ifyour
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
carw 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 el 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 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 ti_at have the s;'_ltoh
on invites acoider_ts.
1 Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is le_
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
I Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
l Use safety equipment. Alwayswear 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 jewelw. 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.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpieca to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable 8,nd may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool, Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool wilJ 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 inthe
hands of untrained users.
• Maintefn tools with care. Kesp 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 too!.
• 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 ceuld result in a risk of
injury.
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden widng or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of tile tool "live"
and shock tl_e 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 InsRructions
may create a risk of electric shock or iniury.
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 injuW.
• Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
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.
Fallowing 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 thai 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 win
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 tire.
• Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, ha sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. Awire 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 feel is
not recommended. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord. An undersized cord wilt 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. Fallowing 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,
• Savethasa 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,
_k 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 _ead-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, depend-
ing 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 micro-
scoplc 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
A
Hz
W
min
,.%,
n0
[]
•,./rain
A
0
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Watt
Minutes
Alternating Current
No Load Speed
Class II Construction
Per Minute
Safety Alert
Eye Protection
Voltage
Current
Frequency (oycles per second)
Power
Time
Type of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Precautions that involve your safety
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when operating this product.
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: indicates an Imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death orserious injury,
WARNING; Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
A
,_ CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result fn minor ormoderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practfcas that may cause property damage.
serious injury.
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,
Do nat expose to rain or use in damp locations.
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BeltSize........................................................................................................................3in.x21In.(76mmx533mm)
SandingSurface........................................................................................................16.5squarein.(106.5squarecm)
Input ...................................................................................................................... 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 8.5 Amps
Variable Speed .......................................................................................................... 800 - 1300 ft. (244 m - 396 m)imin
Net Weight .................................................................................................................................................. 11 {bs. (5 kg)
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concapt 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 knowredge 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 ports.
WARNING: The double insulated system is
intended to protect the user from shook resulting
from a break in the tool's internal wiring. Observe
all 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 toot on direct current (DC). A
substantial voltage drop will 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 '%'A" on the cord's jacket.
_, CAUTION: Keep extension cords clear of the
working area. While youare working witha power
tool, position the cord so that it willnot get caught
on lumber, tools, or other obstructions.
WARNING: Check extension cords before each
use. Ffdamaged, replace them immediately. Never
use a damaged cord with this tool, Touching the
damaged area courd cause serious injury due to
electrical shock,
Extension cords suitable for use with your tool are
available at your nearest Sears retail store.
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