Craftsman 315.279870 manual

Owner's Manual i PROFESSIONAL i 5 in. PROFESSIONAL RANDOM ORBIT SANDER Double Insulated Model Nos. 315.279570 315.279870 Save this manual for future reference ,_ CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60[...]

• Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2 • Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 • Introduction .[...]

| ,_ WARNING: Read and understand all instruc- tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area • Keep your work area clean and well lit. Clut- tered benches and dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos[...]

| Service Tool service must be performed only by quali- fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual, Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintena[...]

Important: Some of the following symbots may be used on your toot. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cyctes per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternati[...]

Sanding Disc Diameter No Load Speed Model 315.279570 Model 315.279870 Motion Rating 5 in. 7,000 - 12,000 opm 12,000 opm Random Orbit 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only Input Model 315.279570 3.0 amps. Model 315.279870 2.6 amps. Orbit Diameter 3/32 in. Net Weight 2-3/4 Ibs. Your sander has been shipped completely assembled except for the dust bag assembly, s[...]

KNOW YOUR SANDER See Figure I. Before attempting to use your sander, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH (MODEL NO. 315.279570 ONLY) DUST BAG ASSEMBLY ON-OFF SLIDE SWITCH SANDING DISC BACKING PAD Fig. 1 Your sander has a comfortable palm grip that provides easy handling and positive contro[...]

CONVERSION PAD The conversion pad supplied with your sander converts the standard sanding pad fromuse with pressure sensitive sanding discs to allow for usewith velcro type sanding discs. RANDOM ORBIT The random orbit motion provides overlapping sanding movements by combining orbital and turning motion. These overlapping sanding movements provide f[...]

TO ATTACH PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SANDING DISC See Figure 3. BACKING PAD ,, ADHESIVE SANDING DISC Fig. 3 Inspect sanding disc before installing. Do not use if broken or defective. • Unplug your sander. _ WARNING: Failure to unplug sander could your result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. • Carefully peel pape[...]

DUSTLESS SANDING See Figures 4 and 5. The dust bag assembly provides a dust collection system for your sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the sanding disc to be collected in the dust bag during a sanding operation. SANDER SHOWN WITH DUST BAGASSEMBLY INSTALLED Fig. 4 TO ATTACH DUST BAG ASSEMBLY See Figure 5. TO REMOVE PUSHAND TWIS[...]

ATTACHING SANDER TO VACUUM See Figures 8 and 9. _ WARNING: When sander is not connected to vacuum, always reinstall dust bag assembly back on sander. Failure to do so could cause sanding dust or foreign objects to be thrown into your face or eyes which could result in possible serious injury. 1-1/4 in. VACUUM BLOWER HOSE CONNECTION EXHAUST Fig. 8 2[...]

Do not force. The weight of the unit supplies ad- equate pressure, so let the sanding disc and sander do the work. Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly wears sanding disc and greatly reduces sander speed. Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing possible damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior work. [...]

BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 12. • Unplug your sander. _lb WARNING: Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. SCREWS TOP COVER CLAMP BRUSH SCREWS__ ? ASSEMBLY o.o . TUBE_._ _ CLAMPS !.- REB BLACK LEAD / BRUSH ASSEMBLY Fig. 12 • Remove screws (3) from top cover of sander. • Remo[...]

CRAFTSMAN SANDER- MODEL NOS. 315.279570 AND 315.279870 2 5 SEE 1 8 8 21 ! 20 14[...]

CRAFTSMAN SANDER- MODEL NOS. 315.279570 AND 315.279870 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 ordering repair parts. J PARTS LIST Key Part No. Number Description Quan. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 643526-003 5556701 5524701 968702-007 617800-0[...]

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