Craftsman 32039597 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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10.0 Amp 4 in. × 24 in.
BELT SANDER

Model No. 320. 39597

* 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 9-10

Assembly Page 11

Operation Pages 12-15
Maintenance Pages 16-17

Troubleshooting Page 17

Parts List Pages 18-19

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.
_, 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 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.

Thepurposeofsafetysymbolsistoattractyouattentiontopossibledangers.
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, WARNmNG, 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.
_1_ 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.

,_ WARNmNG: 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

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 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 rocker

switch is in the ON position.

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

KNOW YOUR BELT SANDER (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

Cord

Lock Lever

Port

Handle

Variable-Speed Dial

Lock-On Button

Belt-Tracking
Knob

gger Switch

Handle

Grip)

Live-Tool
Indicator Light

__Sanding Belt

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

Input 120V,60Hz,AConly,10Amps
No-loadSpeed 800-1600SFPM
SandingBeltSize 4in.x24in.

ProtectionClass II

WARNING:Thesafeuseofthisproductrequiresanunderstandingofthe

informationonthetoolandinthisoperatoCsmanualaswellasknowledgeofthe
projectyouareattempting.Beforeusingthisproduct,familiarizeyourselfwithall

operatingfeaturesandsafetyrules.

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

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

work area clean.

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

the appropriate speed.

VlBRA SHIELD GRIP
The Vibra Shield grip increases user comfort.

LiVE TOOL iNDiCATOR LIGHT

The LED indicator light illuminates green when the tool is plugged into a power

source.

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_, WARNING: If any parts are broken or missing, do not attempt to plug or
operate the belt 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 bag and operator's manual

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A

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

Variable-speed

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.

ON/OFF trigger
switch

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, squeeze 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.

TO INSTALL SANDING

BELT (Fig. 3)

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.

Fig. 3

Arro_

R(

41er

Sanding belt

Base plate

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4. 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. 4)

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

NOTICE: This position is for the purpose of adjustment only. Do not allow the

sanding belt to come into contact with a workpiece or any other object
during adjustment.

2. Ifthe sanding belt runs inward toward the belt-tracking knob, rotate the belt-
tracking knob clockwise.

3. Ifthe sanding belt runs toward the outside, turn the belt-tracking knob
counterclockwise.

DUST BAG (Fig. 5)
,_ 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 belt

sander is supplied with a dust bag
to help you keep the working area

clean.

Fig. 4 Runs toward outside

Fig. 5

Buckle Dust

Dust-exhaust
port

To install:

1. Disconnect the belt sander from the power source.

2. Align the dust-exhaust port with the dust bag outlet.

3. Push the dust bag onto the tool until the buckle of the dust bag snaps onto the

dust-exhaust port firmly.

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

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To remove:

1. Disconnect the belt sander from the power source.

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

NOTmOE: 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. 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. Example:
Some types of dust are known to cause cancer. Always wear a dust mask and

use the proper dust collection method: dust bag for small volume and vacuum
connection for large volume dust collection.

THE LiVE TOOL iNDiCATOR

The belt sander is equipped with
a live tool indicator light (Fig. 6).

When the tool is plugged into
a power source, the Bivetool

indicator will illuminate green
to remind you that the tool is

plugged in. When the tool is

unplugged, the indicator Bight will
turn off.

Fig. 6 \

Live tool indicator light

SELECTING THE RIGHT
SANDING BELT

Different sanding belt grits may be purchased from the store where you

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

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

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

SANDING

This sander can be used for sanding operations on materials such as wood,

plastic, metal and painted surfaces. Do not use the sander for wet sanding.

,_ WARNING: Finish sanding can produce clouds of fine sanding dust that
could ignite in the presence of sparks or an open flame. To avoid injury, always

use your sander in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks and flames.

,_ WARNING: Before sanding, make sure that the sanding belt is securely

installed in place.

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