Craftsman 900.11683 Instruction Manual
Form No. 589307-01 APR. ‘05 Printed in China
CAUTION:
Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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MOUSE SANDER / POLISHER
Instruction Manual
Model 900.11683
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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
If this Craftsman tool 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.
If this Craftsman tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies
for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
WARNING: Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire 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 atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and
visitors away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Double insulated tools are equipped
with a polarized 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 contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
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, sharp 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 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.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose
clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Air vents cover
moving parts and should be avoided.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure
switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying tools with your finger on the
switch or plugging in tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on. Awrench or
key that is left attached to a rotating part
of the tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by
hand or against your body is unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool
for your application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn
it on or off. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventative
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of
children and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the
tools 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.
SERVICE
• Tool service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only
identical replacement 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 electric shock or injury.
• The label on your tool may include the
following symbols.
V..............volts
A..............amperes
Hz............hertz
W ............watts
min ..........minutes
............alternating current
........direct current
no ............no load speed
............Class II Construction
…/min......revolutions or reciprocation
................per minute
............earthing terminal
............safety alert symbol
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
• Clean your tool out periodically.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing
protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to hearing loss.
• 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 will make
exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, 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 chemicallytreated lumber. (CCA)
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.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust
from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction
activities. Wear protective clothing
and wash exposed areas with soap
and water.Allowing dust to get into your
mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can
generate and/or disburse dust, which
SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS: SANDERS
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• NOTE: Only those dust masks suitable
for working with lead paint dust and
fumes should be used. Ordinary painting
masks do not offer this protection. See
your local hardware dealer for the proper
(NIOSH approved) mask.
• NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING
should be done in the work area to
prevent ingesting contaminated paint
particles. Workers should wash and
clean up BEFORE eating, drinking or
smoking. Articles of food, drink, or
smoking should not be left in the work
area where dust would settle on them.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
• Paint should be removed in such a
manner as to minimize the amount of
dust generated.
• Areas where paint removal is occurring
should be sealed with plastic sheeting of
4 mils thickness.
• Sanding should be done in a manner to
reduce tracking of paint dust outside the
work area.
CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
• All surfaces in the work area should be
vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily
for the duration of the sanding project.
Vacuum filter bags should be changed
frequently.
• Plastic drop cloths should be gathered
up and disposed of along with any dust
chips or other removal debris. They
should be placed in sealed refuse
receptacles and disposed of through
regular trash pick-up procedures. During
clean up, children and pregnant women
should be kept away from the immediate
work area.
• All toys, washable furniture and utensils
used by children should be washed
thoroughly before being used again.
MOTOR
Be sure your power supply agrees with
nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC only
means your tool will operate on standard
60 Hz household power. Do not operate
AC tools on DC. Arating of 120 volts
AC/DC means that you tool will operate on
standard 60 Hz AC or DC power. This
information is printed on the nameplate.
Lower voltage will cause loss of power
and can result in over-heating. All
Craftsman tools are factory-tested; if this
tool does not operate, check the power
supply.
may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
FIRST AID MEASURES FOR GEL
COMPONENTS
If gel within the comfort grip becomes
exposed and results in skin contact wash
with soap and water; for eye contact, flush
with flowing water. If swallowed, seek
medical attention. Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) available from 1-800-544-6986.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The
following table shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the
gage number, the heavier the cord.
SANDING LEAD BASED PAINT
Sanding of lead based paint is NOT
RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of
controlling the contaminated dust. The
greatest danger of lead poisoning is to
children and pregnant women.
Since it is difficult to identify whether or not
a paint contains lead without a chemical
analysis, we recommend the following
precautions when sanding any paint:
PERSONAL SAFETY
• No children or pregnant women should
enter the work area where the paint
sanding is being done until all clean up is
completed.
• A dust mask or respirator should be worn
by all persons entering the work area.
The filter should be replaced daily or
whenever the wearer has difficulty
breathing.
Minimum Gage for Extension Cords (AWG)
120 VAC Tools
Total Cord Length 0-25 26-50 51-100 105-150
Amp Rating AWG AWG AWG AWG
More than 0 18 16 16 14
Not More than 6
More than 6 18 16 14 12
Not More than 10
More than 10 16 16 14 12
Not more than 12
More than 12 14 12 Not
Not more than 16 Recommended
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OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, read, understand
and follow all important safety warnings
and instructions prior to using this tool.
WARNING: To avoid electrical shock
under no circumstances should this
product be used near water.
WARNING: Always unplug product from
power supply before any of the following
operations.
Carton Contents:
• 6 - Sanding Sheets (2) each 80, 120
and 240 Grits
• 4 - Pads (2) Abrasive, (1) Steel Wool
and (1) Foam Polishing
• 12 – Patented Reversible Tips (4) each
80, 120 and 240 Grits
• 8 – Pad Tips, (4) Abrasive, (2) Steel
Wool and (2) Foam Polishing
• 3 – Finger Detail Sanding Tips 180 Grit
• 1 Finger Detail Attachment
• Kit Box
SWITCH
To turn the tool ON, hold it as shown in
Figure1 and push the portion of the switch
marked "I". To turn the tool OFF, push the
portion of the switch marked "O".
USE
Grasp product as shown in Figure 1 and
turn it on. Move it in long sweeping strokes
across the surface, letting it do the work.
Light pressure is all that is required for
sanding, polishing or scrubbing.
Excessive pressure will slow the tool and
produce inferior results. Check your work
often, product is capable of removing
material rapidly.
Detail Sanding
Your tool is equipped with a Hook and
Loop teardrop base which allows you to
use it on both large flat surfaces and in
tight spots or corners.
Fitting Sanding Sheets or Pads
( Fig. 2)
• Detach and save the two diamondshaped tips from the sanding sheet or pad.
• Hold the tool with the sanding base
facing upwards.
• Place the sanding sheet or pad onto the
sanding base.
• The diamond-shaped tip can be reversed
or replaced when worn.
• When the front part of the tip is worn,
detach it from the sheet, reverse it and
press it onto the sanding base again.
• When the whole tip is worn, remove it
from the sanding base and fit a new tip.
Tip of the Sanding Base ( Fig. 3)
When the tip of the teardrop sanding
base becomes worn, it can be reversed
or replaced.
• Remove the screw.
• Reverse or replace the base tip.
• Fit and tighten the screw.
2
Extra Tips
1
On Off Switch
3
Rotate 180° Base
Base Tip
Sandpaper
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