Preparing For Operation - Craftsman 315.115070 Operator's Manual

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PREPARING FOR OPERATION
For ease of opemtbn,this toolhas a frontartillery
handle and mar handle. See Figure t This provides
for two-hand operation,which is necessary in order to
maintainproper controlend keep both hands clear of
the sandingdisc and sending area. When operating
your sandorlpolisber, a lways use bothhands. Check
the auxiliary handle beforeeach use and make sure
the handle bolt is tight againstthe housing,
SANDING
Clamp or otherwise secure the work to preventit from
moving underyour sandedpollsher.Secure small
workpieces in a vise or use clampsto secure them to
a workbench.
towards theoperator wARNING: Unsecured work couldbe throWncausing injury.
Hold the tool in frontand away from you, keeping it
clear of the workplace,Start the tool by depressingthe
switchtriggerand letting the motorbuildto its maxi-
mum speed. Gradually lower sender/polisher to the
workpieceat a slight5 ° to 8° angle. See Figure 5.
DO NOTA'rrEMPT TO HOLD THE SANDING DISC
FLAT ON THE WORKPIECE.
Always keep the tool in motionmoving over the work,
allowingRto operate freely without unnecessary
pressure.The weight of the unit suppliesadequate
pressure, so let the sandingdisc and sander do the
work, Applying additionalpressureonly sbws the
motor, rapidly wears sandingdiscs and greatly re-
duces sender speed, Excessive pressurewillovedoed
the motorcausing possibledamage from motor
overheating and can resultin inferiorwork. Any finish
or resin on wood may soRenfrom the frictional heat
Do not allow sanding on one spot too long. Sand-
ing in one spot tee longwill cause uneven sandingand
gougingof the work.
result in loss of controlleading to possible
seriousinjury.
Upon completion of a sanding operation, lift tool
away from work surface before turning off.
,_1 WARNING: Sanding disc must come to a
complete stop before settingtool down on
workbench. Failure to do so can cause the too[ to
be thrown from workbench because of sanding
disc rotation.This could result in damage to the
tool or possible seriousinjuryto theoperator,