Craftsman 315215700 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
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OSCILLATING SANDER
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.215700
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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
972000-481
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• Safety
• Features
• Adjustments
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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• Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
• Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 2
• Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-5
• Product Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 5
• Labels ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 7
• Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
• Features .................................................................................................................................................... 9-10
• Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................. 11-12
• Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 13-14
• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 15
• Exploded View and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 16-17
• Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................... 18
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN OSCILLATING SANDER
If this rRWI=TSMRHOscillating Sander fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the
date of purchase, Sears will repair it free of charge.
Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
If this product 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 oscillating sander has many features for making
operation 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 oscillating
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.
_Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!!
Your safety is involved.
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 prevenUon measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
A
A
A
A
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or picto-
graphs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result inserious injuryto yourself or to others.
Always follqw the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electricshock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result inserious injuryto 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 waming may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk offire, electric shock
and personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DOUBLEINSULATION
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.
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 partswhen 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 involvingfire, 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 haz-
ards related to this tool.
• KEEP THROAT PLATES IN PLACE and in
working order.
• REMOVE WRENCH. Get in the habit of checking
to see that wrench is removed from the spindle
before turning sander on. Return wrench, upper
spindle washer(s), and throat plates to storage
area when not in use.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas
and benches invite accident_.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not
use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not
expose them to rain, water, or any wet conditions.
Keep the work area well lit.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept at
a safe distance from the work area. Do not let
visitors contact tool or extension cord.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with pad-
locks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys.
• DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not de-
signed.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
that could get caught in moving pads. Nonslip
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
footwear Is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask.
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.
• SECURE THE WORK. Support work securely on
the table and hold with both hands.
• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
maintained and clean for the best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for cleaning,
lubdcating, and changing accessories.
• AFTER TURNING OFF POWER SWITCH,
DISCONNECT TOOL and wait for spindle to stop
before servicing. Sander must be disconnected
from the power when not in use or when changing
accessories, sanding sleeves, rubber spindles, or
other items listed in this Owner's Manual.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL
STARTING, make sure the switch is in the OFF
position before plugging in the tool.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Refer to
this owner's manual for recommended accesso-
ries. Using improper accessories may result ina
risk of personal injury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if sanding sleeve is
unintentionally contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before the tool is
used again, 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 pads,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may
,affect operation. A guard or other partthat is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center.
BE AWARE OF THE CORRECT DIRECTION OF
FEED. Feed workpiece into sanding sleeve
against the direction of rotation of the sanding
sleeve only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN OFF THE POWER. Do not leave
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
• DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
oil, and sharp edges.
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 Jn
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the
gage number, the heavier the cord.
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
intended for use outdoors and so marked. Out-
door approved cords are marked with the suffix
W-A, for example -- SJTW-A or SJOW-A.
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.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING AREA.
Keep hands away from sanding sleeve. Do not
reach underneath work or around sanding sleeve
while spindle is rotating.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor
could ignite fumes,
KEEP TOOL 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 solvents to
clean 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.
• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center.
• ALWAYS TURN OFF SANDER before discon-
necting it to avoid accidental starting.
• NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER SANDER
FOR WET SANDING. Failure to comply can
result in electrical shock causing serious injury or
worse.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
• INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber
before sanding.
• DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-
tions also.
_k WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, griq.ding,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. •
WARNING:
PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE WHEN SANDING
PAINT
Sanding of lead based paint is NOT
RECOMMENDED. It is very difficultto control the
contaminated dust that could cause lead poisoning.
It is also difficult to identify whether or not a paint
contains lead. Therefore, we recommend the following
precautions when sanding all paints:
• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask or
respirator at all times. Wear only dust masks that
are suitable for working in lead paint sanding
environments. Ordinary painting masks do not
offer this protection.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN OR PREGNANT
WOMEN TO ENTER THE WORK AREA UNTIL
PAINT SANDING JOB IS FINISHED AND ALL
CLEAN UP COMPLETED.
TO PREVENT INGESTING CONTAMINATED
PAINT PARTICLES, DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR
SMOKE IN A WORK AREA WHERE PAINT IS
BEING SANDED. After sanding paint, wash and
clean up before eating, drinking, or smoking. Do
not leave food, drinks, or tobacco products in the
work area where dust can settle on them.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHEN
SANDING PAINT. Use a dust collection system
if possible. Seal the work area with plastic if
necessary. DO NOT track paint dust outside the
work area.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WORK AREA
UPON COMPLETION OF PAINT SANDING
PROJECT. If project lasts for an extended period
oftime, clean work area often. Items such as
sanding dust, vacuum filtePbags, plastic drop
cloths, etc. should be placed in a sealed
container and disposed of properly. Clean all
items exposed to sanding dust.
The operation of any oscillating 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Oscillating Range
Sanding Sleeve Capacity
Sanding Sleeve Height
Sanding Thickness
No Load Speed
Oscillations Per Minute
Toggle Switch w/Removable Key
518 in. Table Size 20 in. x 14 in.
1/2 in. - 3 in. Spindle Size 1/2 in.
4-1/2 in. Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only
3-11/16 in. Input 3-1/2 Amperes
2000 RPM Dust Collection Capacity 2-1/4 in. Outlet
58 OPM Net Weight 26 Lbs.
Thefollowing labels are on the oscillating sander with locations indicated.
Oscillating Sander
Double Insulated 2000 RPM
110-120VOLTS ACONLY 60Hz 3.SAMPS
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MODEL 315.215700
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