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PERATOR'S MANUAL
T
®
3 in. × 21 in. BELT SANDER
VARIABLE SPEED
DOUBLE iNSULATED
Model No.
315.117271
A
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the
operator's manual before using this product.
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
983000-752
5-05
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- Page 1 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 983000-752 5-05...
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Page 2: One Year Full Warranty
NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER iN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge. If this Craftsman tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. -
Page 3: Work Area
[] 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. - Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Symbols
Some ofthefollowing s ymbols maybeusedonthistool.Please study themandlearn theirmeaning. Proper i nterpretation ofthesesymbols willallowyouto operate thetool betterandsafer. 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 No Load Speed... - Page 6 Thefollowing signal w ordsandmeanings a reintended to explain the levels ofriskassociated w iththis product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury.
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Page 7: Electrical
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. -
Page 8: Product Specifications
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS BeltSize............in. × 21 in. Input ........ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 8.5 Amps Sanding Surface ..........16.5 sq. in. Net Weight ..............11 Ibs. No Load Speed .......... 800-1,300/rain. DUSTBAG REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE ® TRACKING KNOB SANDING BELT TENSIONRELEASE LEVER... -
Page 9: Features
KNOWYOURBELTSANDER TENSION RELEASE LEVER See Figure 1. The tension release lever aids in quick and easy belt Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself changes. with all operating features and safety rules. TRACKING KNOB DUST BAG The tracking knob allows you to easily adjust the belt The dust bag attaches to the sander and keeps dust to a tracking. - Page 10 TENSIONRELEASE WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools 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.
- Page 11 iNSTALLUNiDiRECTiONAL BELTSiN THE DiRECTiONOFTHE ROTATION iNSTALLBiDiRECTiONALBELTSiN EITHERDiRECTiON Fig. 4 Fig. 5 WARNING: Before connecting the sander to a power supply, always make sure it is not in the If the sanding belt wears excessively on CAUTION: "locked-on" position. Failure to do so could result in the inner edge, it is probably adjusted too far inward accidental starting of the sander resulting in possible and is rubbing against internal parts.
- Page 12 USING THE DUST [] Unplug the sander. [] Remove the dust bag from the sander. The dust bag provides a dust collection system for the sander. [] Unzip the dust bag. [] Shake out the dust. WARNING: Do not use the dust bag when sanding [] Zip up the dust bag.
- Page 13 PROPERHANDPLACEMENT [] Move the sander slowly over the work surface, using the rear handle to control the sander and the front See Figure 9. 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.
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Page 14: Maintenance
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. - Page 15 CRAFTSMAN BELT SANDER - MODEL NUMBER 315.117271 SEE NOTE 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...
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Page 16: Parts List
CRAFTSMAN BELT SANDER - MODEL NUMBER 315.117271 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...