Craftsman 315.277012 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
1/4 SHEET PROFESSIONAL SANDER
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.277012
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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
972000-858
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• Safety
• Features
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
■ Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
■ Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
■ Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 2
■ Rules for Safe Operation............................................................................................................................. 3-4
■ Product Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 5
■ Unpacking....................................................................................................................................................... 5
■ Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 5
■ Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
■ Operation..................................................................................................................................................... 6-9
■ Maintenance................................................................................................................................................. 10
■ Exploded View and Repair Parts List......................................................................................................12-13
■ Parts Ordering / Service............................................................................................................................... 14
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL SANDER
If this Professional 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.
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. 817WA, 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.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!!
Your safety is involved.
CAUTION: Carefully 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 properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
WARNING:
The operation of any 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. Always wear eye protection which is
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
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.
SAFETY
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 internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. Double
insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
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 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 TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
ORDER.
■ KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
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 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 tool.
Do not use tool for purpose not intended-for
example-don't use a circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
■ WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
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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 accessories.
■ 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 before
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 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 in doubt, use the
next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
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.
■ 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.
■ INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS
PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center.
■ INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber
before sanding.
■ DO NOT operate this tool while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
■ 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.
■ 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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
■ 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.
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SAFETY
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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Size of Paper 1/4 sheet
No Load Speed 14,000 opm
Orbital Motion
Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only
Input 2.0 Amperes
Paper Type Non-Adhesive Sandpaper
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 included in the box.
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. 9-28275 — X-Fine
Item No. 9-28276 — Fine
Item No. 9-28277 — Medium
Item No. 9-28278 — Coarse
PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE, PAPER BACKED SHEETS (1/4 SHEET)
Item No. 9-28280 — X-Fine
Item No. 9-28281 — Fine
Item No. 9-28282 — Medium
Item 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
Item No. 9-28250 — X-Fine
Item No. 9-28251 — Fine
Item No. 9-28252 — Medium
Item No. 9-28253— Coarse
WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.
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