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Craftsman Consumer Helpline: 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 987000-101 1-23-07 (REV:00)
SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET iN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. If this Craftsman tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
[] Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before WARNING: Read and understand all instruc- plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious accidents.
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SERVICE When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance [] Tool service must be performed only by qualified section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
Someofthefollowing symbols maybeusedonthis product. P lease studythemandlearn theirmeaning. Proper interpretation ofthesesymbols willallowyouto operate the product b etterandsafer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Current Amperes 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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If you do not understand the warnings and instruc- your nearest SEARS PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICE tions in the operator's manual, do not use this CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical product. 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 Sanding Pad..........................5 in.Hook-and-Loop Type NoLoadSpeed Model 3 15.112180 ........................7,000-12,500 r/rain.(RPM) Model 3 15.112170 ..........................13,000 r/rain.(RPM) Input Model 3 15.112180 ......................120Volts,60Hz,AC,2.8Amps Model 3 15.112170 ......................120Volts,60Hz,AC,2.4Amps Motion................................Random Orbital NetWeight ..............................3-3/4Ibs.(1.7kg) TOP VIEW OF MODELNO. 315.112180 VIEW OFMODEL NO.
UNPACKING WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing Thisproduct h asbeen shipped completely a ssembled. do not operate this product until the parts are [] Carefully remove theproductandanyaccessories from replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result the box.Makesurethatallitemslistedinthe packing in serious personal injury.
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DUSTLESS SANDING WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding See Figures 3 - 4. surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite in the sander dust bag or _lh WARNING: Do not use the dust bag when sanding elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire, metal.
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Do not force. The weight of the unit supplies adequate WARNING" Before connecting the sander to power pressure, so let the sanding disc and sander do the work. supply source, always check to be sure the switch is Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly in the OFF position.
CLEANING DUST BAG ASSEMBLY WARNING: When servicing, use only identical See Figures 8 - 9, Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. _!1_11= WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite in the sander dust bag or...
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CRAFTSMAN SANDER - MODEL NOS. 315.112180 AND 315.112170 See Note "A" on next page...
CRAFTSMAN SANDER - MODEL NOS. 315.112180 AND 315.112170 model number in all correspondence regarding your SANDER or when ordering repair parts. The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING...