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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 987000-065 7-26-07 (REV:01)
PROFESSIONAL TOOL If this Craftsman Professional tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR PARTS AND REPAIR CENTER OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPAIR (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
[] Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off WARNING: Read and understand before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or invites accidents.
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SERVICE When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the [] Tool service must be performed only by qualified Maintenance section of this manual. Use of repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
Someof the followingsymbolsmaybe usedon this product.Please studythemandlearntheirmeaning. P roper interpretation ofthesesymbols will allowyouto operate theproduct b etterandsafer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Current Am pe res Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Watt Power Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current...
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SEARS PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICE in the operator's manual, do not use this product. CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical Call the Craftsman Consumer Helpline at replacement parts. 1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
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.
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS BeltSize............in. × 24 in. Input ......... 120V, 60 Hz, AC only, 11 Amps Sanding Surface ..........25 sq. in. Net Weight ..............14 Ibs. No Load Speed ......800-1,300 r/rain. (RPM) DUST BAG FRONT HANDLE TRACKING KNOB REAR HANDLE SANDING BELT TENSION...
KNOWYOURBELTSANDER TENSION RELEASE LEVER See Figure 1. The tension release lever aids in quick and easy belt The safe use of this product requires an understanding changes. of the information on the product and in this operator's TRACKING KNOB manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
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TENSIONRELEASE WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products LEVER to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools.
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iNSTALLUNiDiRECTiONAL BELTSiN THE DiRECTiONOFTHE ROTATION iNSTALLBiDiRECTiONALBELTSiN EITHERDiRECTiON Fig. 4 Fig. 5 If the sanding belt wears excessively on CAUTION: WARNING: Before connecting the sander to a the inner edge, it is probably adjusted too far inward power supply, always make sure it is not in the and is rubbing against internal parts.
EMPTYING THE DUST BAG DUST BAG For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full. This action permits the air to flow through the bag better. Always empty and clean the dust bag thoroughly upon completion of a sanding operation and before placing the sander in storage.
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VACUUM WARNING: When sander is not connected to ADAPTOR vacuum, always install dust bag back on sander. Failure to do so could cause sanding dust or foreign NOTCH objects to be thrown into the face or eyes which could result in possible serious injury. NOTE: A standard 1-1/4 in.
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PROPERHANDPLACEMENT [] Move the sander slowly over the work surface, using the rear handle to control the sander and the front See Figure 10. handle to guide the sander. For ease of operation and maintaining proper control, the sander has a front handle and a rear handle. These NOTE: Allowing the sander to remain in one place will result in an uneven surface.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts accelerated wear and possible premature failure because may create a hazard or cause product damage. the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.
CRAFTSMAN BELT SANDER- MODEL NUMBER 315.268192 SEENOTE NOTE: The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears repair center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.
CRAFTSMAN BELT SANDER - MODEL NUMBER 315.268192 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your BELT SANDER or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK...