Craftsman 315.279840 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PROFESSIONAL
1/4 SHEET SANDER
WARNING: To roducs the risk of injury,
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the user must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using this product.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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■ Generai Safety Rules
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■ Parts Order! ng/Service
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\ WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL TOOL
Jf the Craftsman Professional toot fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, RETURN IT
TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., DepL 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 80179
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1 INTRODUCTION
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and on|oyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all Instruc
tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,
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may result In electric shock, Are 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 ss in №e presence of flammablB liq
uids, gases, or dust Power Cools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes,
■ Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a pcwer tool. Distractions can cause you to
iose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
■ Double insulated tools ars squippsd with a polar
ized 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 insulation (□] eliminates the need
for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.
■ Avoid body contactwith grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radators, 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 conditions.
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, ^arp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. 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
^ock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention 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, clothing,
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 pkjggírrg in tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the toot on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a
rotating part of the tool may result in persona! injury.
■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the too) in unexpected situations.
■ Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection.
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.
TOOL USE AND CARE
■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure end
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to toss of control.
■ Do not force tod. Use the correct tool for your ap
plication. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate tor which it is designed.
■ Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any too) 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 measures
reduce tine risk of starting the tool accidentally.
■ Store idle tools out of tiie reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrain^ users.
■ Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cut
ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control,
■ Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
tireakage of parts, end any other condition that
may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents 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.
H 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, petroleumbased products, or any strong solvents to dean your
tool. Fdtowlng this rule wilt reduce the risk of loss of
control and detwioration of the enclosure plastic.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SERVICE
■ Tool aervice must be performed or>ly by qualified
repair personneK Service or maintenance pertoimed
by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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 wiii make exposed metal parts of the cut
ting toot "live" and shock the operator.
Never use this or any power sender for wet sanding
or liquid polishing. Failure to comply wiii increase the
risk of electrical shock.
Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its appKcalions 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-reslatant lenses; they ere NOT
safety giassee. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
oparation is dusty. Following this rule wiii reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
i Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection dur
ing extended periods of operation. Foliowing this rule
wilt reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
I Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,
have repaired at your nearest Authorized Service
Center. Constantly stay aware of cord location. Fol
lowing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or
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fire.
When servldng a tool, use only tdenllcal replace
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury.
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 op
erate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other contfitions that may affect its opera
tion. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be property repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of shock, fire, or serious injury.
I 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 currant your product
will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16
is rscorrmended 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
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord. An undersized cord wiJJ cause a drop in line
voltage resulting In loss of power arrd overheating.
I Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious parsorral 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 instruc
tions also.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, driiiing, 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.
SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool batter and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIQNATION/EXPLANATION
V
A
Hz
W
min
'V, Alternating Current
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Ho
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..ymln
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Watt
Minytes
Direct Current
No Load Speed
Class II Construction
Per Minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Read The Operator’s Manual
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per seconc^
Power
Time
Type of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
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Eye Protection
Safety Alert
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
Hot Surface
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields and a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade wiB result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade wit) result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with
any hot surface.
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