Owner's Manual 1/4 SHEET PROFESSIONAL SANDER Double Insulated Model No. 315.277011 Save this manual for future reference • Safety • Features ,4_ CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructionsbefore first use of this product. • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
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Thepurpose ofsafety symbols Istoattract yourattention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, end the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL & MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, wamlag, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
RULES FORSAFEOPERATION (Continued) FOR WET SANDING OR LIQUID POLISHING. coveting to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents. • • Failure to comply can result in electrical shock causing sedous injury or worse. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses. • KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING AREA. • NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust ATMOSPHERE.
SizeofPaper NoLoad Speed t/4sheet 14,000 opm Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only Input Orbital Motion Paper Type Your sander has been shipped completely assembled except for the dust bag. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate sander.
KNOW YOUR SANDER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION See Figure 1. Your sander has a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that ts 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). De not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a Ioes of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.
INSTALUNG SANDPAPER INSTALUNG ADHESIVE See F_Jres E end 3, See Figure 2. The cushion on your sander gives you the option of using either non-adhesive sandpaper that clamps to the platen; Or adhesive backed sandpaper with pressure sensitive adhesive backing that sticks to the cushion, • Unplug your sender. _, SANDPAPER WARNING: Failure to unplug your sender could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. INSTALUNG NON-ADHESIVE SANDPAPER See Figure2.
_1_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating your sander. Failure to do so could result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. If the sanding operation is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask. SANDPAPER SELECTION Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is an extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish.
ORBITAL MOTION Orbital motion isideal for fast cutting action when removing old finishes, smoothing rough wood, cutting stock down to required dimensions, or for finishing surfaces to be painted. As shown in figure 6. the sandpaper moves in tiny circles at a very high speed, a_iowi_ the sander to move easily. DUSTBAG TO REMOVE DUSTBAG Fig. 6 DUSTLESS • _k Slide dust bag retainer from sander as shown by the arrow in figure 7.
_1, EXTENSION CORDS WARNING: When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts maycreato a hazard or cause product damage. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool from overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw, GENERAL A wire gage size (A.W,G.) of at least 16 Is recom.
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CRAFTSMAN I SANDER - MODEL NO. 315.277011 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your SANDER or when order;ng repair pads, SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No. Part Number 1 031500-300 Clamp ...................................................................... 2 2 968700-004 • Screw (#6-19 x 5/16 in. Pan Hd.) ............................
For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home Pars pedir servicio de reparaci6n _" (1-800-469-4663) a domlcilio - 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and pads needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces For the repair or replacement - 1-800-665-4455 parts you need: Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar For the location piezas con entrega a domicilio of a Sears Parts and Repair - 1-800