Craftsman 32039596 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

8.0 Amp 3 in. × 21 in. BELT SANDER

Model No. 320.39596

* WARRANTY

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_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, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www,craftsman,com

* SAFETY * DESCRiPTiON

* ASSEMBLY * OPERATION

* MAINTENANCE , ESPANOL

Warranty Page 2

Safety Symbols Pages 4-5 Safety Instructions Pages 6-8 Description Pages 9-11

Assembly Page 11

Operation Pages 12-17 Maintenance Pages 18-19

Troubleshooting Page 19

Parts List Pages 20-23

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, 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 sanding belt, 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 belt 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.

2 © Sears Brands, LLC

,_, 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.

_,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 chemicah 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.

Thepurposeofsafetysymbolsistoattractyourattentiontopossibledangers. 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

Beadto 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 Beam 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

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.

Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage,

avoid contact with any hot surface.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

,_ WARNING: Read aft 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 andlor 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 BELT SANDER

* Hold sanders by insulated gripping surfaces, because the belt 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

vice is held more secure than by hand.

* Make sure the belt is not contacting the workpiece before the on/off

trigger switch is turned on.

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

KNOW YOUR BELT SANDER (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1 Front Handle

Rear Handle (Vibra Shield Grip)

Dust Chute Access

Pressure-(

Belt-Tracking Knob

LED Worklight Dust-Exhaust Port

Front Handle Locking Arm

Lock Lever

;ontrol Indicator

Variable-Speed Dial

OFF Trigger Switch

Lock-On Button

Live-Tool Indicator Light

Belt Cover

Dust Box

Belt Cover Locking [_ / ) Button

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

Input 120V,60Hz,AConly,8Amps No-LoadSpeed 800-1,100SFPM SandingBeltSize 3in.x21in.

ProtectionClass II

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

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

operating features and safety rules.

LOCK-ON BUTTON Locks the tool ON for continuous work.

DUST BOX

Translucent dust box with micro=fine filter provides efficient dust control and extraction.

PRESSURE-CONTROL INDICATOR

Your tool is equipped with pressure=control indicator lights. The indicator

lights will let you know if you are applying the proper amount of pressure

during operation.

VARIABLE=SPEED DIAL The variable=speed dial is located on the rear handle of your tool for selecting

the appropriate speed.

DUST CHUTE ACCESS

The dust chute access provides an opening for clearing the dust chute with compressed air.

VlBRA SHIELD GRIP The Vibra Shield grip increases user comfort.

3-POSITION FRONT HANDLE

For easy operation, the handle may be adjusted to three postions: 0°, 45°

and 90°.

LED WORKLIGHT

The LED worklight, located below the front handle, illuminates when the trigger switch is depressed. This feature provides extra light for increased visibility.

2=POSITION BELT COVER

Raise the cover when sanding inthe narrow areas to improve accessibility to narrow areas.

LIVE=TOOL INDICATOR LIGHT

The live=tool indicator light is located on the rear of the tool, where the power cord enters. This green light is always illuminated when the sander is plugged

into a power source.

J"L WARNING: If any parts are broken or missing, do not attempt to attach the

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

,_1_WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this belt sander or create accessories

not recommended for use with this belt 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 tool from the power source when assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing belt, 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 that no breakage or damage

occurred during shipping.

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

satisfactorily operated the tool.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please return the tool to the place

of purchase.

PACKING LIST Belt sander, sanding belt (120 grit), dust box and operator's manual

WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal

injury, always disconnect the tool from the power source when assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing sanding belt, cleaning, or

when it is not in use.

TURNING THE BELT

Fig. 2

SANDER ON/OFF (Fig. 2)

To turn on the belt sander, connect the plug to an electrical outlet, and press the on/off

trigger switch. To turn it off, release the

trigger switch.

Variable-speed dial

Lock-on button

LOCK-ON BUTTON (Fig. 2)

The Bock=on button allows the operator to keep the belt sander

running without continuously depressing the trigger switch. While depressing the trigger switch, depress the Bock=on button, and then release both.

To release the Bock=on button, depress and release the trigger switch.

VARIABLE=SPEED DIAL (Fig. 2)

The variable=speed dial allows you to select the correct speeds according to the sanding belt and the surface being sanded for either fast material removal or a

fine, smooth finish. Rotate the dial from 1 to 6, with 1 being the Bowest speed and 6 the highest speed.

3=POSITION FRONT

HANDLE (Fig. 3)

The locking arm on the side of the

handle can be loosened to permit handle adjustment. To adjust

the handle, pull out the locking arm and move the handle to the

desired position (Fig° 3). Once the handle is in position, push the

locking arm in to lock the handle into position.

NOTICE: The handle can be

adjusted to 0°, 45°and 90°for easy operation as needed.

2=POSITION BELT COVER

When the handle is in the upper

position, the belt cover can be

raised as shown in Fig. 4 and

locked in place to:

• Improve accessibility to narrow areas.

• Allow the use of the front roller for sanding (normally

the cover prevents this when

in the "down" position).

• Expose the top part of the belt for sanding on the upper

surface (Fig. 4a).

Locking arm

Fi04

Upper position _ "_ [ _-_¢__

Belt cover _ Belt cover

locking button

Fig. 4a

To raise the belt cover:

Disconnect the belt sander

from the power source.

With one hand, depress the

belt cover locking button; with

the other hand, grasp the cover and move the cover slightly to the

raised position.

NOTICE: Before raising the belt cover for sanding, be sure that the front handle is in the uppermost position (90°).

WARNING: The sanding belt is exposed when the belt cover is raised. Use

extra caution to avoid injury when operating in this mode.

TO iNSTALL SANDING

BELT (Fig. 5)

1. Disconnect the belt sander

from the power source.

2. Place the sander on its side and pull the lock lever out

and towards the front of the tool.

3. Insert the new sanding belt around both rollers. Make sure that the arrow on the

inside of the sanding belt points in the same direction

as the arrow indicated on the sander.

Center the sanding belt over

the rollers and the bottom

plate, then push the lock lever back to its original position to

return tension to the belt.

ADJUSTING THE BELT TRACKING (Fig. 6}

Fig. 5

Roller

Fig. 6

Arrow

Base plate

Runs toward outside

Arrow Sanding belt

Lock lever

Roller

Belt-tracking Knob

When a new sanding belt is installed, the sanding belt tracking may need to be adjusted several times as the belt becomes more pliable with use. The sanding

belt will remain centered on the rollers during use when the belt tracking is

adjusted correctly.

1. Adjust the front handle to the 0° position.

2. Hold the belt sander upside down, and then turn it on.

3. If the sanding belt runs inward toward the belt-tracking knob, rotate the

belt-tracking knob counterclockwise.

4. If the sanding belt runs toward the outside, turn the belt-tracking

knob clockwise.

DUST BOX (Fig. 7)

_WARNING =Do not use the

dust box when sanding metal.

Using the dust box when sanding metal creates a fire hazard, which

could damage the tool and lead to serious personal injury.

Your belt sander is supplied with a dust box to help you keep the

working area clean. The dust box

is ideal for smaller jobs.

Fig. 7

Dust Box

Dust-exhaust port

To install=

Groove

1. Disconnect the sander from the power source.

2. Align the rib on the dust-exhaust port with the

groove on the dust box.

3. Slide the dust box onto the

port as far as possible.

NOTICE: From time to time, clean the dust=exhaust port with a dry brush.

TO remove:

1. Disconnect the sander from the power source.

2. Grip the dust box firmly, and pull it out from the tool.

NOTICE: For Bonger periods of use, or on Barge pieces of work, it is advisable to use a suitable vacuum cleaner. Attach a 1=1/4 in. wet/dry=vacuum hose to the

dust=exhaust port. it is advisable to also wear a suitable dust mask, as there

may be residual airborne dust particles in the area.

,_ 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 are known to cause cancer. Always wear a dust mask and use the proper dust collection method: dust box for small volumes

and vacuum connection for large volume dust collection.

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