Operator’s Manual 1/3 Sheet Pad Sander Model No. 172.117020 Double Insulated CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SYMBOLS Warranty……………………………...................................……………...Page Safety Symbols……………………………...................................……... Page Safety Instructions…………………………...................................……..Pages Unpacking.………………………………..................................……........Page Description............................................................................................Pages Assembly.............................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term power tool in the warnings refers to your electric (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ! WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug from the outlet. 2. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. ! WARNING: Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. 3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ! WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION cont. KNOW YOUR PAD SANDER (Fig. 2) This Pad Sander has the following features cont.: 12. Vac adapter allows hook-up to wet/dry vac (sold separately) NOTE: Before attempting to use your sander, familiarize yourself with all of the operating features and safety requirements. Your 1/3-sheet pad sander has a precision-built electric motor and it should be connected to a 120-volt, 60-Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal household current). DO NOT operate on direct current (DC).
ASSEMBLY cont. ASSEMBLY ! WARNING: Your sander should NEVER be connected to the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing sandpaper, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the sander will prevent accidental starting, that could cause serious personal injury. INSTALLING THE SANDPAPER (See Figs. 3, 3a, 3b and 4) This sander has a cushion that allows you to use non-adhesive sandpaper.
ASSEMBLY cont. ASSEMBLY cont. PAPER PUNCH (See Figure 4) A paper punch template is included with sander so you can punch properly aligned holes into the sandpaper. This is done after the paper is installed onto the sander. To punch holes, line up the front and side of the sander over the paper punch template as shown in Fig. 4, then lower the sander onto the template while applying pressure.
ASSEMBLY cont. ! OPERATION WARNING: Empty dust bag before storage to help prevent possible fire hazard, especially when resin coating or linseed oil finishes have been sanded. NOTE: For more efficient operation, we recommend that you empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full. This will allow the air to flow through the bag better. ALWAYS empty and clean the dust bag thoroughly when you've finished sanding and before you store the sander. ATTACHING THE VAC HOSE ADAPTER (See Fig.
OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. USING YOUR SANDER (See Fig. 7) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ALWAYS clamp and secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under sander. ALWAYS hold your sander in front and away from you, keeping it clear of the workpiece. Start the sander and let the motor build to its maximum speed. Gradually lower the sander onto the workpiece with a slight forward movement. Move the sander slowly, guiding it in a forward and backward motion. SANDING TIPS 1. DO NOT force the sander.
24 MODEL NUMBER 172.117020 1/3 Sheet Pad Sander 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Item No. PFS220BU-1 PFS220BU-2 PFS220BU-3 PFS220BU-4 PFS220BU-5 PFS220BU-6 PFS220BU-7 PFS220BU-8 PFS220BU-9 PFS220BU-10 PFS220BU-11 PFS220BU-12 PFS220BU-13 PFS220BU-14 PFS220BU-15 PFS220BU-16 PFS220BU-17 PFS220BU-18 PFS220BU-19 PFS220BU-20 PFS220BU-21 Parts No.
