Craftsman 315.27984 Sander User Manual


 
WARNING:Readand understand all Instruc-
tions. Failureto follow a]] instructions listed below,
mayresult in eisctric shock, timand/or serious
personalinjury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit, Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite _cc;dents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive stmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparkswhich
may ignitethe dustor fumes,
Keep bystanders, children, andvbltore eweywblls
operating a power tool. Distractionscan cause you to
lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug wi(I fit in a polarized out(st only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact qualified eleoVldan
to install e polarized out(eL Do nat change the plug
in any way. Double insulation[] eliminatesthe need
for the three-wire groundedpowercord and grounded
power supplysystem.
Avoid body contact wlth grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, range_, and rstrlperatore. There
Isan Increasedriskof electricshock Ifyour bodyIs
grounded.
Don't expose power tools to rein or wet conditions`
Water enteringa power toolwill Increase the riskof
erectricshock.
Do nat abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increasethe risk of electricshock.
When operating s power tool outside, use an outdoor
exterBIon cord marked '=W-A"or =If_. Thesecords
are ratedfor outdooruseand reducethe riskofelectric
shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
men sense when operating s power tool. Do not
use tool white tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A momentof inattentionwhite
operatingpower toolsm.ayresultin seriouspersonal
injury.
Dress properly. Do notweer loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your heir, clothing,
end gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long haircan be caught inmoving parts.
Avoidaccidental etarUng.Be sure switch le off
before plugging In. Carryingtoolswithyourfinger on
the switchorpluggingin toolsthathavethe switchon
invitesaccidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before tuming
the tool on. A wrenchor a key that is leftattached to a
rotatingpart of the toolmay resultin persocaJiniury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing end balance
at all times. Properfooting and balance en_b[asbetter
con_olofthetooSin unexpectedsituations.
Use sefetyequipment. Nwsyewear eye protection.
Dustmask, nonskidsafetyshoes,hard hat, or hearing
protectionmustbe usedfor appropriate conditions.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Looseclothes,jewelry,or long hair can be drawn
intoair vents.
Do not use on a ladder or un_d_ablesupport. Stable
footing on a solid surface enab)esbetter con_ol ofthe
tool in unexpectedsituations.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workplece to a stable platform. Holding
thework by hand oragainst yourbody is unstableand
may lead to lossof centroL
Do not force too/. Use the correct tool for your ap-
plication. The correct too(willdo the job better and
setar at the ratetor whichit is designed.
Do not cee tool if=witch does not turn it on or off.
Anytoolthat cannot be controlledwith the switchis
dangerousand must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventivesafety measures
reduce theriskof startingthe tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persona. Tootsare dangerousinthe
handsof untrainedusers.
Mdntsln tools wtth cars. Keep cuffing tools sharp
and clean. Properlymaintainedtoolswith sharp cut-
ting edges are less likelyto bind and are easierto
control
Check for misaitgnment or binding of moving parts,
brsekags of parts, and any othe_ condition that
may effect the tool's operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidentsare
caused by poorlymaintained tools.
Use onlyaccessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessoriesthat may
be su[tab(efor one too{,may become hazardouswhen
usedon another tool.
Keep the tool end its handle dry, clean end free
from oil end grease. ANvsysuse a cleancloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,petToioum-
based products,or any strongsolventsto cleanyour
tool.Followingthis ruJewJflreduce theriskofloss of
control and deteriorationofthe enctos6veplastic.