SE/ S OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 31.5.115030 Caubon: Read and Follow CRRFTSMRN° All Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment. 6 Inch Electric Sander/Polisher Thank You for Buying A Craftsman Sander/Polisher Double Insulated Rules For Safe Operation Introduction and Warranty Table of Contents Operation Maintenance Repair Parts Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Hoffmsn Estates, 972000-136 8-00 ® IL 60179 U.S.A. Printed In U.S,A.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION DOUBLE INSULATION is a safety concept in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded powercord and grounded supplysystem. Wherever there is electric current in the tool there are two complete sets of insulation to protect the user. All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. • 21. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.
INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR BUYING THIS CRAFTSMAN 6 INCH ELECTRIC SANDER/ POLISHER. It has been dasignad, engineered and manufactured to provide you with Sears high standard of dependability, ease of operation, and operator safaty. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free _erformance. SPECIFICATIONS: Size of Sanding Disc 6 Inches Size of Polishing Bonnet 6 Inches Horsepower Rating CAUTION: 1/2 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 4.
OPERATION WARNING: WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating your sander/polisher.
OPERATION WARNING: Your sander/polisher should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or replacing sanding discs or bonnets, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting sander/polisher will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. LOCK-ON BUTTON See Figure 2. Your sander/polisher is equipped with a "lock-on" feature, which isconvenient when continuous operation for extended pedods of time is required.
OPERATION SANDING DISC SELECTION I Selecting the correct size grit and type sanding disc is an extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural abrasives, such as flint and garnet are too soft for economical use in power sanding. SPANNERWRENCH SPANNERNUT In general, coarse gritwill remove the most material and finer grit will produce the best finish in all sanding operations.
OPERATION PREPARING FOR OPERATION For ease of operation, this tool has a front auxiliary handle and rear handle. See Figure 1. This provides for two-hand operation, which is necessary in order to maintain proper control and keep both hands clear of the sanding disc and sanding area. When operating your sander/polisher, always use both hands. Check the auxiliary handle before each use and make sure the handle bolt is tight against the housing.
OPERATION WARNING: I Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating this tool. They could get caught in moving parts causing serious injury. Keep head away from sanderlpolisher and sanding or polishing area. Hair could be drawn into sanderlpolisher causing serious injury. INSTALLING POLISHING BONNETS See Figure 6. 1. Unplug your sander/polisher.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields dudng power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. J GENERAL EXTENSION Only the parts shown on parts list, page 13, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
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CRAFTSMAN SANDER-POLISHER m MODEL NUMBER 315.
CRAFTSMAN SANDER/POLISHER I -- MODEL NUMBER 315.115030 _-- in allmodel correspondence your CRAFTSMAN or when ordering repair number parts. The number will regarding be found on a plate attached toSANDER/POUSHER the motor housing. Always mention the model SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING I i INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No. PaN Number Description 1 974892-001 Polishing Bonnet ........................................ 1 2 612186-003 Spanner Nut .............................................
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