Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman Save this manual for future reference 983000-635 11-04...
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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off WARNING: Read and understand all instruc- before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious invites accidents.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE n When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance n Tool service must be performed only by qualified section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has grounded power cord.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Belt Size ............3 in. x 21 in. Input ........120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 8.0 Amps Sanding Surface......... 16.5 square in. Net Weight............10.56 lbs. No Load Speed ........800-1300 ft./min. DUST COLLECTION REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE SANDING BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER VARIABLE SPEED...
FEATURES KNOW YOUR SANDER DUST COLLECTION BAG The dust collection bag attaches to the sander and keeps See Figure 1. dust to a minimum. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of the sander provides for easy handling.
OPERATION n Raise the tension release lever. WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless NOTE: If you are changing sanding belts, remove the fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious old sanding belt at this time.
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SANDING BELT TRACKING n Choose one of these options: See Figures 5 - 6. n Sanding belt runs inward: Turn the tracking knob slowly clockwise. Belt life is greatly increased if you regularly adjust the sanding belt tracking. When correctly adjusted, the outer n Sanding belt runs outward: Turn the tracking knob edge of the sanding belt should be even with the outer slowly counterclockwise.
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OPERATION USING THE DUST COLLECTION BAG n Unplug the sander. n Remove the dust collection bag from the sander. The dust collection bag provides a dust collection system for the sander. n Unzip the dust bag. n Shake out the dust. WARNING: Do not use the dust collection bag n Zip up the dust bag.
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OPERATION Follow these steps to lock on the sander. n Depress the trigger switch. n Push in the lock-on button. n Release the trigger switch. n Release the lock-on button. NOTE: To release the lock, depress the trigger switch. , de- Your sander has a variable speed control dial, signed to allow operator control of belt speed.
WARNING When servicing, use only identical spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accel- Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts erated wear and possible premature failure because the may create a hazard or cause product damage. fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bear- ings, brushes, commutators, etc.
CRAFTSMAN BELT SANDER – MODEL NUMBER 315.117280 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your TOOL or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS...
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