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 Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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■ Generai Safety Rules

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■ PvnlnHnH Vlciuf anti Parts 1 1st

■ 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,

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

min

'V, Alternating Current

..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

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.

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with

any hot surface.

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