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1. Inspect sandpaper before installing Do not use if broken or defective m Unplug your sander Ay WARNING Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury NON ADHESIVE SANDPAPER PLATEN PAPER CLAMP SS PAPER CLAMP INUNLOCKED TAB POSITION ADHESIVE SANDPAPER Fig 2 i if replacing sandpaper remove old sandpaper To remove paper release paper clamp by lifting up on lever and disengaging it from the tab on the platen E insert end of new 1 4 sheet sandpaper approximately 1 2 inch under the paper clamp W Lift up on fever and lock into place Apply down ward pressure to conform sandpaper to platen W Wrap sandpaper around cushion Lift lever on opposite end of sander and insert loose end of sandpaper under the paper clamp Fit sandpaper against cushion as tight as possible Lift up on lever and lock into place INSTALLING ADHESIVE SANDPAPER See Figure 2 Unplug your sander AY WARNING Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury E if replacing sandpaper remove old sandpaper by peeling it off cushion If removing reguiar sand paper release paper clamp by lifting up on lever and disengaging it from the tab on the platen Remove non adhesive sandpaper then lift up on paper clamp lever and lock it into place Carefully peel adhesive backing from new 1 4 sheet sandpape2. before sanding E DO NOT operate this too while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication E POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock this toot has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polar ized 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 etectrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way W WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS W 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 instructions also SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Size of Paper 1 4 sheet Rating 120 Volts 60 Hz AC only No Load Speed 14 000 opm Input 2 0 Amperes Orbital Motion Paper Type Non Adhesive Sandpaper Adhesive Sandpaper UNPACKING Your sander has been shipped completely assembled A WARNING If any parts are missing do not except for the dust bag Inspect it carefully to make operate this tool until the missing parts are sure no breakage or damage has occurred during replaced Failure to do so could result in possible shipping li any parts are damaged or missing contact serious personal injury your nearest Sears Retait Store to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate sander The dust bag sandpaper paper
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4. and sanding area Hair could be drawn into sander causing serious injury Do not force The weight of the unit supplies ad equate pressure so let the sandpaper and sander do the work Applying additional pressure only slows the motor rapidly wears sandpaper and greatly reduces sander speed Excessive pressure wilt overload the motor causing possible damage from motor overheat ing and can resutt in inferior work Any finish or resin on wood may soften from the frictional heat Do not allow sanding on one spot too long as the sander s rapid action may remove too much material making the surface uneven Flush sanding can be performed with your sander See Figure 5 The front edge of your sander allows flush sanding in corners Always remove sander from workpiece before turning your sander off i Y Vi Fig 5 OPERATION ORBITAL MOTION Orbital motion is ideal for fast cutting action when removing old finishes smoothing rough wood cutting stock down to required dimensions or for finishing surfaces to be painted As shown in figure 6 the sandpaper moves in tiny circles at a very high speed allowing the sander to move easily Fig 6 DUSTLESS SANDING The dust bag located on the rear of your sander provides a dust collection system for your sander Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the cushion and collects in the dust bag during sanding operation For more efficient operation empty dust
5. bag when half full TO EMPTY DUST BAG Unplug your sander A WARNING Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury E Unzip dust bag Shake dust bag to empty B Zip dyst bag up after emptying TO REMOVE DUST BAG FOR EMPTYING OR CLEANING i See Figure 7 E Unplug your sander A WARNING Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury TO REMOVE DUST BAG Fig 7 Slide dust bag retainer from sander as shown by the arrow in figure 7 Note Grooves on dust bag retainer align with grooves on your sander E Empty dust bag TO INSTALL DUST BAG See Figure 8 B Unplug your sander A WARNING Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury DUST BAG RETAINER GROOVES arts ON SANDER Realign grooves on dust bag retainer with grooves on your sander E Slide dust bag assembly into place as shown by the arrow in figure 8 Fig 8 MAINTENANCE Ay WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage GENERAL Only the parts shown on parts list page thirteen are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only by a qualified S
6. it frees both hands to operate tool E DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and batance at alt times Do not use on a Jadder or unstable support Secure tools when working at elevated positions I MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for fubricating and changing accesso ries E DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments tools should be disconnected from power supply E REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Do not carry plugged in tool with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in E MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD iS IN GOOD CONDITION When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the Current your product will draw An undersized cord wilt cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at teast 16 is recommended 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 gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord E OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W A for example SJTW A or SJOW
7. shown in figure 1 Depress the switch button in the opposite direction to turn your sander OFF CUSHION PAPER PUNCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your sander has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your sander to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury APPLICATIONS Use only for the purposes listed below E Sanding on wood surfaces Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces LEVER TAB Fig 1 OPERATION A WARNING Your sander should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments assembling or replacing sandpaper cleaning or when not in use Disconnecting your sander will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury OPERATION INSTALLING SANDPAPER See Figures 2 and 3 The cushion on your sander gives you the option of using either non adhesive sandpaper that clamps to the platen or adhesive backed sandpaper with pressure sensitive adhesive backing that sticks to the cushion INSTALLING NON ADHESIVE SANDPAPER See Figure 2
8. three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely alt instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS E KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owner s manuali carefully Learn its applications and limitations as weil as the specific potential hazards related to this tool E GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures E KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER E KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents IMPORTANT Servicing of a toot with doubie insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep work area well
9. A E NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER SANDER FOR WET SANDING OR LIQUID POLISHING Failure to comply can resuit in electrical shock causing serious injury or worse E KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING AREA E NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normat sparking of the motor could ignite fumes E INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged have repaired by authorized service facility Stay constantly aware of cord location E INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged E KEEP HANDLES DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush E 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 wilt operate property and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center E DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center E INSPECT FOR and remove ail nails from lumber
10. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 1 4 SHEET PROFESSIONAL SANDER Double Insulated Model No 315 277011 Save this manual for future reference A CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates iL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 555 8 98 Safety Features Operation Maintenance Parts List TABLE OF CONTENTS M Table Of Contents E Waranty iaiia nii a A EEEa TE EN A T E EE a E AAS O M niroducton sisitna a r a A E A RE S EA AA AT E A Soine 2 M Rules for Safe Operation sessssesnsssiesosesoeseeccarerocenosarasesasocsresroossaagargocesrerersoceereeecteeererersrenressseevavsroriresrrssee 3 4 ME Product Specifications ssccscsssscsccssscssereccsssvsssessssevssressatsosssnssassevssussassssssosseetecnscsenseevaessseetecssseseeceesseeesates scone E B E E Operation E EE E ETT ANNAA E PA E E E 6 9 E Mat RANGE oisdiisoireaas ia eseria aa N aies eaaa a oeio Ea aeaa i iar sene deaan ient siis sioari 10 HE Exploded View and Repair Parts List 0 ccccscssssessssssescnsssssssssessssseessssassseecsessssseesesssssstnecsessauseesvesases 12 13 MB Parts Ordering Service s sssscsorscsescosessnsscssoypttatecapssenensesesentucsessnesstacsnscgshbtceqasatadtentnsesbearecensestesneneortatess 14 WARRANTY FULL ONE
11. YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL SANDER If this CRAFTSMAN Professional Sander fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Sears will repair it free of charge WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES 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 INTRODUCTION Your sander has many features for making sanding A CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety owners manual before using your new sander performance and dependability have been given top Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe priority in the design of this sander making it easy to Operation Wamings and Cautions if you use maintain and operate your sander property and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved A WARNING The operation of any sander 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 shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eye
12. ays a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 SEARS HomeCentrai The Service Side of Sears
13. ears service technician Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt carbon dust etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy piastic It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats sports cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster The chips and grindings from these materials are highty abrasive to slectric too parts such as bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet 10 EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool from overheating use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 16 is recom mended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length When working outdoors use an extension cord that is sui
14. glasses or standard safety glasses with side shields available at Sears Retail Stores 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger waming or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs MEANING A DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A WARNING Failure to obey a safety waming can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warming may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual
15. lit E KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear satety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord E STORE IDLE TOOLS When not in use tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked up place out of the reach of children E DO NOT FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed E USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool Do not use too for purpose not intended for example con t use a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs E WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing or Jewelry that can get caught in tool s moving parts and cause personal Injury Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents E ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses M PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty E PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation E DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never carry toot by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges E SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work It is safer than using your hand and
16. punch and this owner s manual are also included in the box ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores ALUMINUM OXIDE SHEETS WITH PAPER BACKING 1 4 SHEET Item No 9 28275 X Fine ttem No 9 28276 Fine Item No 9 28277 Medium Rem No 9 28278 Coarse PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE PAPER BACKED SHEETS 1 4 SHEET Rem No 9 28280 X Fine Item No 9 28281 Fine Item No 9 28282 Medium Rem No 9 28283 Coarse THE FOLLOWING STANDARD 4 1 2 X 11 in SANDING SHEETS CAN BE CUT TO FIT YOUR SANDER NON LOADING ALUMINUM OXIDE SANDING SHEETS Item No 9 28250 X Fine item No 9 28251 Fine Item No 9 28252 Medium Item No 9 28253 Coarse A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous FEATURES KNOW YOUR SANDER See Figure 1 Before attempting to use your sander familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements Your sander has a comfortable palm grip handle that provides maximum one hand control and comfort plus it reduces operator fatigue during continuous sanding operations it has quick action paper clamps it is suitable for sanding with coarse medium and fine grit sandpaper and has a built in dust collection that collects dust through punched holes in the sandpaper and cushion SWITCH This tool has a simple switch control To tum your sander ON depress the switch button as
17. r E Position sandpaper making sure front edge of sandpaper is aligned with front edge of the cushion then carefully press sticky side of sandpaper on cushion Note Sandpaper must be aligned with the front edge of the cushion for proper functioning of the flush sanding feature See Figure 2 Note The cushion on your sander is approximately 1 4 in smaller than precut adhesive backed sanding sheets If desired you may want to trim off the overhang of sandpaper on the back side of cushion The cushion has been made smaller so that multiple sheets of non adhesive sandpaper can be installed PAPER PUNCH See Figure 3 A paper punch template has been supplied with your sander It should be used for aligning and punching holes in the sandpaper for alignment with the holes in the cushion Punching the holes properly is a necessary step in order for the dustless feature of your sander to function properly ORIENT PAPER PUNCH AS SHOWN Fig 3 OPERATION A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating your sander Failure to do so could result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury If the sanding operation is dusty also wear a face or dust mask SANDPAPER SELECTION Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is an extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish Aluminum oxide silicon carbide and other syn
18. table for outdoor use The cord s jacket will be marked WA CAUTION Keep extension cords away from the sanding area and position the cord so that it wilt not get caught on lumber tools etc during sanding A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury Extension cords suitable for use with your sander are available at your nearest Sears Retail Store A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required NOTES CRAFTSMAN SANDER MODEL NO 315 277011 SEE NOTE A PAGE 13 CRAFTSMAN SANDER MODEL NO 315 277011 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model number in ail correspondence regarding your SANDER or when ordering repair parts SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Part No Number Description Quan 1 031500 300 CHAVA o E T N 2 968700 004 Screw 6 19 x 5 16 in Pan Hd one cece 2 3 968700 007 Screw 6 19 x 1 2 in Pan
19. thetic abrasives are best for power sanding Natural abrasives such as flint and garnet are too soft for economical use in power sanding In general coarse grit will remove the most material and finer grit will produce the best finish in all sanding operations The condition of the surface to be sanded will determine which grit will do the job If the surface is rough start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform Medium grit may then be used to remove scratches left by the coarser grit and finer grit used for finishing of the surface Always continue sanding with each grit until surface is uniform Note Do not use sander without sandpaper Doing so will damage the cushion PREPARING FOR OPERATION CAUTION Be carefut not to let your hand cover the air vents SANDING Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from moving under your sander A WARNING Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury Hold your sander in front and away from you keeping it clear of the workpiece Start your sander by press ing the switch button to on position and letting the motor build to its maximum speed Gradually tower your sander on the work with a slight forward move ment See Figure 4 Move it slowly using forward and backward strokes A WARNING Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating sander They could get caught in moving parts causing serious injury Keep head away from sander
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