Craftsman 11218 - 5 in. Random Orbit Sander Operator's Manual page 8

ASSEMBLY cont.
ATTACHING VAC HOSE TO THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM cont.
NOTE: A standard 1 1 / -in. vac hose connection fits inside the smaller diameter
4
hole inside the dust exhaust, while a standard 2 1 / -in. vac hose connection
2
fits inside the larger hole of the dust exhaust.
WARNING:
When sander is not connected to vacuum, always install
!
dust bag back on sander. Failure to do so could cause sanding dust or foreign
objects to be thrown into the face or eyes which could result in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
! Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings
(polyurethane, linseed oil, etc.) can self-ignite in sander dust bag or elsewhere
and cause fire. To reduce risk, empty dust bag frequently and strictly follow
sander manual and coating manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING:
! When working on metal surfaces, DO NOT use the dust bag
or a vacuum cleaner because sparks are generated. Wear safety glasses and a
dust mask. Due to the danger of fire, do not use your sander to sand magnesium
surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding.
OPERATION
Before attempting to use any tool, be sure to familiarize yourself with all the
operating features and safety instructions.
WARNING:
!
IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING, DO NOT OPERATE YOUR
SANDER UNTIL THE MISSING PARTS ARE REPLACED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS RULE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
!
DO NOT let familiarity with your sander make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to cause severe injury.
ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH (see Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
This switch is sealed to help keep out dust
for a longer life and is conveniently located
near the front of the palm grip handle.
Start the sander by pushing in the part of the
switch with the . Let the motor build to its
maximum speed before starting sanding
operation. To turn sander off, push side of
switch with the O .
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VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH (see Fig. 7)
The variable speed dial allows matching the correct
speeds to sandpaper grits and various surfaces and
materials being sanded for either fast material
removal or a fine smooth finish.
Rotate the dial from 1 to 6, with 1 being the
lowest speed and 6 the highest speed.
APPLICATIONS
Only use your sander for the applications listed below.
• Sanding wood surfaces with various grits of sandpaper.
• Removing rust from steel surfaces with special sandpaper.
WARNING:
!
Due to the danger of fire, DO NOT use your sander to sand
magnesium surfaces. DO NOT use for wet sanding.
WARNING:
!
ALWAYS clamp the workpiece. An unsecured workpiece could
be thrown towards the operator, causing serious injury.
CAUTION:
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When gripping the sander during use, ALWAYS be careful not
to cover the air vents with your hands (see Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
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Fig. 7
Air Vents
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