Craftsman 315.277011 User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN

1/4 SHEET PROFESSIONAL SANDER

Double Insulated

Model No.

315.277011

Save this manual
forfiiure reference

^ 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;

972000-555

8-98

www.sears.com/craftsman

• Safety

• Features

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table Of Contents.......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Warfanty....,

Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................................2

Rules for Safe Operation............................................................................................................................................... 3-4

Product Specifications........................................................................................................................................................5

Unpacking

Accessories..........................................................................................................................................................................5

Features.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Operation......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-9

Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Exploded View and Repair Parts List.........................................................................................................................12-13

Parts Ordering / Service....................................................................................................................................................14

........................................................................................................................................................................ 2

........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL SANDER
If this CRRFTSMRN Professional Sander falls due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from

the date of purchase. Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS

STORE IN THE UNITED STATES.
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 81 TWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION

Your Sander has many features for making sanding
operations 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; Carefuily read through this entire
owner's manual before using your new sander.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
your sander property and only for what It is
intended, you will enjoy years of sate, reliable
service.

^ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attentionlll

Your safety is involved.

Д WARNING:

The (gelation of any sander can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result In severe eye damage. Before be^nning 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. -

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your sttentlon 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

^ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.

iV DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

^ CAUnON: Fatilure to obey a safety warning may reajtt in property damage or personal injury to

NOTE; Advises you of information or insbuctions vitai to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric

power toctis, which eliminates the need for the usual
three-wire grounded power cord. All exjoosed metal
parts are isolated from internal metal motor
components with protecting Insulation. Double
insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

A WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this

toot until you have read thoroughly and
understand completely all Instructions, safety
rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure
to comply can result in accidents involving
fire, 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 TOOU Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards

related to this toot.

■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY

PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator endoeuree.

■ KEEP GUARDS IN PUCE AND IN WORIGNQ

ORDER.

■ KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered ertee and

benchas invite accidents.

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 shodr and personal injury.

yourself or to others. Always foltow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shodt
and personal injury.

IMPORTANT
Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires

extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualifi^ service
technician. For service we suggest you return the tool
to your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use
original factory replacement parts when servicing.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do
not use power tools In damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord.

STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not In use, tools
should be stored In a dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.

DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty toot.
Do not use tool for purpose not lntended>for
example-dont usa a circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or Jewelry that can gst caught In tool's
moving parts snd causs personal Injury, Rubber

gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
Mien working outdoors. Wear protectlva hair

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

covering to contain long hair and keep it from being
drawn into nearby air vents.

■ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they
are not safety glasses.

■ PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if the operation is dusty.

■ PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.

■ DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

■ SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.

■ DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or

unstable support. Secure tools when working at
elevated positions.

■ MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accesso
ries.

■ DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, tools
should be disconnected from power supply.

■ REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool belore
turning it on.

■ AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Do not carry
plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.

■ 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 wilt draw. An undersized cord

- ..iWitI 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

too feel is not recommended. If in doubt, use the

next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.

■ OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable
for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are
marked with the suffix W-A, for

example - SJTW-A or SJOW-A,

■ NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER SANDER

FOR WET SANDING OR LIQUID POLISHING.
Failure to comply can result in electrical shock
causing serious injury or worse.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING AREA.

I NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor
could ignite fumes.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired by authorized service

facility. Stay constantly aware of cord location.

I INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS

PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.

I KEEP HANDLES 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.

I 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.

I 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 replaced by an authorized
service center.

I DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an aufliorized service center.

I INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber

before sanding.

I DO NOT operate this tool while under the influence

of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

I 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 polar
ized 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.

I WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

I SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use them to instruct others wriio may

use this too), if you loan someone this too), loan

them these instructions also.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Size of Paper
No Load Speed
Orbital Motion

1/4 sheet Rating

14,000 opm Input

Paper Type

120 Volts, 60 Hz. AC only

Non-Adhesive Sandpaper

UNPACKING

Your Sander has been shipped completely assembled

except for the dust bag. Inspect it carefully to make
sure no breakage or damage has occurred during
shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact
your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain replacement
parts before attempting to operate sander. The dust

bag, sandpaper, paper punch, and this owner's

manual are also includ^ in the box.

A WARNING: if any parts are missing, do not

operate this tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result In possible
serious personal injury.

ACCESSORIES

The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.

ALUMINUM OXIDE SHEETS WITH PAPER BACKING (1/4 SHEET)
Item No. a-28275 —X-FIne
Rem No. a-28276 — Fine
Rem No. S-28277 — Medium

Rem No. 9-28278 — Coarse
PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE, PAPER BACKED SHEETS (1/4 SHEET)

Rem No. 9-28280 — X-FIne
Item No. 3-28281 — Fine
Rem No. 9-28282 — Medium
Rem No. 9-28283 — Coarse

THE FOLLOWING STANDARD 4-1/2 X 11 In. SANDING SHEETS CAN BE CUT TO FIT YOUR SANDER.

NON-LOADING ALUMINUM OXIDE SANDING SHEETS
Hem No. 9-28250 — X-FIne
Rem No, 9*28251 — Fine

- Rem No. 9-28252 ~ Medium
Hem No. 9-28253— Coarse

2.0 Amperes

Adhesive Sandpaper

WARNING: The use of aHachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.