Sandpaper Selection - Craftsman 315.27984 Operator's Manual

DUST
BAG
DUET
EXHAUST
Fig. 5
TO CONNECT VACUUM HOSE:
See Figure 6.
When sanding for an extended period of time, you can
easily attach the dust collectionsystem of the sander to s
vaouum.
To Attach:
• Unplug the sander.
• Remove dust bag from sander.
• Attach vacuum hose to dust exhaust.
NOTE: Vacuum hose fits inside dust exhaust.
• Connect sander and vacuum to power supply.
_kWARNIING: When sander is not connected to
vacuum, always installdust bag back on sander.
Fallurato do so could cause sanding dust or foreign
obiects to be thrown into the face or eyes which
could result in posaibie.sariousinjury.
SANDPAPER SELECTION
Selectingthe correct size gritand type sandpaper is
an extremelyimportantstep in achievinga high quality
sanded finish.Aluminum oxide, siliconcarbide, and other
syntheticabrsaivea are bestfor power sanding. Natural
abrasivessuch as flint and gernetare too solt for eco-
nomical use in power sanding. In genera[,coarse grit will
remove the most material and finer grit will produce the
best _nish in all sanding operations.The conditionof the
surface to be sanded will determine which gritwill do the
job. If the surface is rough,start with a coarse grit and
sand untilthe surface Is uniform.Medium grit may then
be used to remove scratches left by the coarser grit a,'_d
finer grit used for finishingof the surface.Always continue
sanding with each grit untilsurface is uniform.
NOTE: Do not use sanderwithout sandpaper. Doing so
will damage the cushion.
CAUTION: Be carafut not to let your hand com-
pletelycover the air vents.
SANDING
See Fcgures7- 8.
Clamp or otherwisesecure the work to prevent it from
moving under the sander.
,_ WARNING: Unsecuredwork could be thrown to-
waraLs the operator causing in]ur_.
Hold the sander in front and away from you, keeping it
clear of the workpiece. Start the sander by slidingthe
switch button to the ON positionand lettingthe motor
build to its maximum speed. Graduallylower the sander
on the work with a stightforward movement. Move it
slowiyusing forward end backwardstrokes.
1-1/4 in.VACUUM HOSE DUSTEXHALI_r
2-1/2 In.VACUUM HOSE DUSTEXHAUST
Fig. 6
NOTE: A standard 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose connection fits
inside the smaller diameter hole inside the dust exhaust,
while a standard 2-1/2 In. vacuum hose connectionfits
inside the larger hole of the dust exhaust.
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Fig. 7