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3 in. BELT SANDER
Electronic Variable Speed / Dustless
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.277251
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CAUTION"
Read and
follow all Safety Rules
and Operating
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tions before first use of
this product.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
USA
972000-491
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual I:RAFrSMAN + 3 in. BELT SANDER Electronic Variable Speed / Dustless Double Insulated Model No. 315.277251 Save this manual future reference CAUTION" Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instruc- tions before first use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...
- Page 2 GENERAL Your Craftsman Professional Belt Sander is suitable for coarse, medium and fine sanding of wood, metals, plastics and other materials. It is ideal when used for smoothing rough boards, chamfering, rounding edges and many other general sanding applications.
- Page 3 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and 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.
- Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's the gage number, the heavier the cord. moving parts and cause personal injury, Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
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Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL particles. CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. - Page 6 Input 6.0 Amperes Belt Size 3 in. x 21 in. Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC Overall Length 17 in. No Load Speed 775 - 1,150 ft./min. Net Weight 8 Ibs. Your belt sander has been shipped completely WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not assembled except for the sanding belt and dust bag.
- Page 7 REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE ROLLER LOCK-ON BUTTON BELTTENSION RELEASELEVER SANDING BELT FRONT ROLLER VARIABLESPEED CONTROLDIAL REAR HANDLE SWITCH TRIGGER FRONT HANDLE DUST SANDING BELT TRACKING SCREW Fig. 1 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your sander to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
- Page 8 WARNING:Yoursander shouldneverbe ELECTRICAL CONNECTION connected t o power supply whenyouare Your belt sander has a precision built electric motor. It assembling p arts,changing belts,making should be connected to a power supply that is 120 adjustments, cleaning, o rwhennotin use. volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).
- Page 9 INSTALLING/REMOVING SANDING BELT • Install sanding belt making sure arrow inside of belt is pointing in the direction of rotation, which is • Unplug your sander. clockwise when looking into open side of sander. NOTE: The arrow inside sanding belt indicates the WARNING: Failure to unplug your sander could belt's direction of rotation, while the direction of...
- Page 10 TO ADJUST SANDING BELT TRACKING WARNING: If sanding belt begins to wear excessively on the inner edge, readjust tracking screw. It is adjusted too far inward and the WARNING: Before connecting your sander to sanding belt is rubbing against internal parts. power supply, always check to be sure it is not in lock-on position (depress and release switch trigger).
- Page 11 WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or _IL WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of safety glasses with side shields when operating moving sanding belt, front pulley, and drive roller your sander. Failure to do so could result in assembly. Failure to do so will result in the objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in sanding of your hands or fingers.
- Page 12 VARIABLE SPEED Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from moving under your sander. See Figure 8. _i_ WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown back toward operator causing injury. Before placing sander on work surface, squeeze the switch trigger and let the motor reach its maximum speed, then lower your sander to the work surface with a slight forward motion.
- Page 13 SETTING THE BELT SANDER SPEED Refer to the chart below for belt sander speed selections. SPEED BELT GRIT MATERIAL UNDRESSED TIMBER • • SOFTWOOD • • CHIPBOARD • • VENEER TIMBER • RUST REMOVAL • • PAINTED SURFACE • • NON FERROUS METAL •...
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Page 14: Timing Belt Replacement
Force old timing belt from small pulley with a WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other screwdriver and remove it from large pulley. If it is part may create a hazard or cause product worn out, simply cut the old timing belt and damage. -
Page 15: Switch Replacement
SWITCHREPLACEMENT • Lift the switch away from the handle. See Figures 12 and 13. • Using a small flat blade screwdriver, loosen the • Unplug your sander. screw terminal for each switch lead. See Figure 13. WHITE SWITCH WHITE POWER WARNING"... - Page 16 CORDREPLACEMENT SWITCH WHITE POWER CORDLEAD See Figures 14 and 15. • Unplug your sander. • 1_WARNING: Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. • Remove the handle cover screws and handle cover. Note the locations of all wiring in the handle BLACK POWER and how each connection is made to the switch.
- Page 17 GENERAL LUBRICATION Only the parts shown on parts list, page nineteen, are All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of All other parts represent an important part of the the unit under normal operating conditions.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL 3 in. BELT SANDER MODEL NUMBER 315.277251 SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 19 10__ i_'_112...
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Page 19: Ordering Instructions
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL 3 in. BELT SANDER - MODEL NUMBER 315.277251 number in all correspondence regarding your BELT SANDER or when ordering repair parts. The model numberwill be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model... - Page 20 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-H O ME Anytime, day or night ( 1 =800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics iiiiiiiiii r epair, iiiiiiiiiii...