Craftsman 32039590 Owner’s Manual

Operator's ManuaJ

®

2.8 Amp RANDOM ORBIT SANDER

Model No. 320.39590

* WARRANTY
* SAFETY

LISTED

_WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the

Operator's Manual before using this product.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffrnan Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.

www, craftsman,com

* DESCRiPTiON
* ASSEMBLY
* OPERATION
* MAINTENANCE

* ESPANOL

Warranty Page 2

Safety Symbols Pages 4-5
Safety Instructions Pages 6-8
Description Pages 9-10

Assembly Pages 10-11

Operation Pages 11-13
Maintenance Pages 14-15

Troubleshooting Page 15

Parts List Pages 16-17

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted

against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a
defective product will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web

page: www,craftsman.com/warranty

This warranty does not cover the sandpaper, which is an expendable part that

can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.

This ONE YEAR warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing

commercial services or if rented to another person. For 90 DAY commercial
and rental use terms, see the Craftsman warranty web page.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

This random orbit sander has many features for making its use more pleasant
and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top

priority in the design of this product, making it easy to maintain and operate.

DANGER: People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should
consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical
equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or
failure of the pacemaker.

2 © Sears Brands, LLC

_,WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of

California 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 chemical: 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.

Thepurposeofsafetysymbolsistoattractyouattentionto possibledangers.
Thesafetysymbolsandtheexplanationswiththemdeserveyourcareful

attentionandunderstanding.Thesymbolwarningsdonot,bythemselves,
eliminateanydanger.Theinstructionsandwarningstheygivearenosubstitutes

forproperaccidentpreventionmeasures.

,_, WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
manual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER," "WARNING," and

"CAUTION" before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed in this
manual may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION; may

be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

,_, WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.
_, CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in minor or moderate injury.

Damage prevention and Information Messages

These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could

lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each
message is preceded by the word "NOTICE", as in the example below.

NOTICE" Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are
not followed.

_WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed

by a qualified service technician.

_, WARNING: The operation of any power tools 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 shield

and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide

Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety

glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

Some of these 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 better and more safely.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

Alternating Current Type of current

Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

n O No-load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

[] Class II Construction Double=insulated construction

.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp

Read The Operator's Manual read and understand operator's manual

O Always wear safety goggles or safety

Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a fulI face

Safety your safety.

Alert Precautions that involve

No=Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from theblade will result in serious personal injury.

No=Hands Failure to keep your hands away from the

No=Hands Failure to keep your hands away from the

No=Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the

Symbol

Symbol

orbits, etc., per minute

locations.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must

before using this product.

shield when operating this product.

blade will result in serious personal injury.

blade will result in serious personal injury.

blade will result in serious personal injury.

Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage,

avoid contact with any hot surface.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

,_ WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)

power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

= Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
= Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

= Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any

way. Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not 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 for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable

for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of

electric shock.
if operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a

ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCl) protected supply. Use of a GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common 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.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position
before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or

carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energizing in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool
on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or

long hair can be caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use

of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your

application. The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at
the rate for which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any
power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must

be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack

from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate

the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswith

sharpcuttingedgesarelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.

Usethepower tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with

these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from

those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

SERVICE

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

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.

SPECiFiC SAFETY RULES FOR RANDOM ORBIT SANDER

• Hold the sander by insulated gripping surfaces, because the sandpaper
may contact its own cord. Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal

parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

• A suitable breathing respirator must be worn while sanding lead paint,

some woods and metal to avoid breathing the harmful/toxic dust or air.

• Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask when sanding, especially

sanding over-head.

• The machine is not suitable for wet sanding.

• Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a

device is held more secure than by hand.

• Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.

KNOW YOUR RANDOM ORBIT SANDER (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

On/Off Rocker
Switch

Dust Bag

Cord

Air Vent

Vacuum

Adaptor

Sanding Pad

Sandpapers

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Input 120V, 60Hz, AC only, 2.8 Amps
No-load Speed 12500 OPM

Sanding Pad 5 in. Hook-and-Loop fastening system
Motion Random orbital

Protection Class II

,_ WARNING: The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as knowledge of the

project you are attempting. Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all

operating features and safety rules.

RANDOM ORBIT

The random orbit motion provides overlapping sanding movements by
combining orbital and spinning motion.

DUST BAG
Use the dust bag for removing dust from the sanding space to help keep the

work area clean.

VACUUM ADAPTOR

The onboard vacuum adaptor allows you to connect to a 1-1/4 in. or 2-1/4 in.
diameter vacuum hose to help keep the work area clean.

ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH
The on/off rocker switch is conveniently located for easy control, and is sealed

to keep out dust for long life.

HOOK=AND=LOOP SANDING PAD

The hook-and-loop sanding pad is for easy attachment of hook-and-loop type
sandpapers with pre-punched holes.

PAD BRAKE

The integrated pad brake will quickly stop the spinning pad when the sander is
turned off.

,_ WARNING: If any parts are broken or missing, do not attempt to connect the

sander to a power source or operate the sander until the broken or missing parts
are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.

_, WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this sander or create accessories not
recommended for use with this sander. Any such alteration or modification is misuse

and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.

,_ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury,

always disconnect the sander from the power source when assembling parts, making
adjustments, installing or removing sandpaper, cleaning, or when it is not in use.

UNPACKING

* Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the carton. Make sure

that all items listed in the packing list are included.

* Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred

during shipping.

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• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and

satisfactorily operated the tool.

Ifany parts are damaged or missing, please return the tool to the place of purchase.

PACKING LIST

Randomorbit sander,3 sandpapers(grit60,120,220),dust bag and operator's manual.

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WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal

injury, always disconnect the sander from the power source when assembling
parts, making adjustments, installing or removing sandpaper, cleaning, or when

it is not in use.

TURNING THE SANDER ON/
OFF (Fig. 2)
To turn on the sander, connect

the plug to an electrical outlet,
and then depress the side of the

rocker switch marked "l".

To turn it off, depress the side of
the rocker switch marked "O". The

integrated pad brake will quickly

stop the spinning pad when the
sander is turned off.

ATTACHING THE
SANDPAPER (Fig. 3)

WARNING: Always inspect the

sandpaper before attaching. Do

not use if broken, torn or defective.

1. Disconnect the sander from

the power source.

2. Place the random orbit sander
upside down on a flat surface.

3. Remove any dust or debris

from the sanding pad.

4. Align the holes of the

sandpaper with the holes in the
sanding pad and firmly press

the sandpaper against the
sanding pad to ensure a good

attachment.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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On/Off rocker switch

Sandpaper

Sanding pad

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DUST BAG (Fig. 4}

_,WARNING: Do not use the
dust bag when sanding metal.

Using the dust bag when sanding

metal creates a fire hazard, which
could damage the tool and lead to
serious personal injury.

Your random orbit sander is
supplied with a dust bag to help you

keep the working area clean. The
dust bag is ideal for smaller jobs.

To install:

1. Disconnect the sander from the power source.

2. Align the indicators of the dust-collecting adaptor and the dust bag.

3. Slide the dust bag forward and push it onto the adaptor and then rotate the

bag clockwise to lock it in place (Fig. 4).

NOTICE- From time to time, clean the vacuum adaptor with a dry brush.

To remove:

1. Disconnect the sander from the power source.

2. Grip the dust bag firmly, rotate it counterclockwise and pull it out from the

tool (Fig. 4).

NOTICE: For longer periods of use, or on large pieces of work, it is advisable to

use a suitable vacuum cleaner. Attach an 1-1/4 in. or 2-1/4 in. wet/dry-vacuum

hose to the vacuum adaptor. It is advisable to wear a suitable dust mask, as
there may be residual airborne dust particles in the area.

Fig. 4

Lock

Unlock

Indicator Indicator

Adaptor

,_ WARNING: The dust that is produced while sanding can be detrimental
to health, flammable, or explosive. Suitable safety measures are required.

Examples: Some types of dust known to cause cancer. Always wear a dust

mask, and use the proper dust collection method: dust box for small volume and
vacuum connection for large volume dust collection.

SELECTING THE RIGHT SANDPAPER

Different grits of sandpaper can be purchased from the store where you

purchased the tool. Available grits are: Coarse, Medium and Fine.

Use a coarse grit to sand rough finishes, medium grit to smooth the work and
fine grit for finish sanding.

It is best to make a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine the best
grit of sandpaper for a particular job.

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