Before Each Use - Craftsman 113.226431 Owner's Manual

BEFORE EACH USE:
inspect your sander.
DISCONNECT THE SANDER. To avoid injury from
accidental starting, unplug the sander, turnthe switch off
and remove the switch key before changing the setup,
sanding disc or belt or adjusting anything.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
. alignment of moving parts,
. binding of moving parts,
° broken parts,
• workpartsthatcauseagaplargerthan 1/16"between
work support and sanding surface,
° sanding belt narrowerthan 4 inches. Narrower belts
uncover parts that could trap your fingers,
- worn or damaged electric cords,
• stable mounting, and
• any other conditions that may affect the way the
sander works.
If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts don't work properly, turn the sander off
and unplug the sander. REPLACE damaged, missing,
or failed parts before using the sander again.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep the sander
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricating.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES from
tool before turning it on.
To avoid Injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
, USEONLYRECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES. (See
page 21). Consult this Owner's manual for recom-
mended accessories. Follow the instructions that
come with the accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause r_sk of injury to person.
• Adjust any work support to clear the sanding surface
by no more than 1/16 of an inch. When checking
clearance between the belt and work support, press
the belt flat against the metal beneath it.
• Make sure ait clamps and locks are tight and no parts
have excessive play.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.
To avoid bums or other fire damage, never use the
sander near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
PLAN AHEAD TO PROTECT YOUR EYES,
HANDS, FACE, EARS.
KNOW YOUR SANDER. Read and understand the
owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the specific poten-
tial hazards peculiar to this tool.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving
pads:
, KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
Don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the
sander while any parts are moving.
AVOIDACCIDENTALSTARTtNG. Make sure switch
is "OFF" before plugging sander into a power outlet.
Plan your work.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment
to do a job it was not designed to do.
CAUTION: This machine is not designed for heavy
deburring operations. When finishing metals, sparks
or hot fragments could cause a fire, To avoid this:
• Disconnect any dust collecting hose from the
sander.
• Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the
sander.
. Remove all traces of metal dust from Inside the
sander before sanding wood again.
Dress for safety.
Any power sander can throw foreign objects into the
eyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI
Z87.1 (shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact resistant lenses. They are not safetyglasses.
Safety goggles are available at Sears retail catalog
stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI
Z87°1 could seriously hurt you when they break.
, Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jew-
elry (rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts,