Craftsman 900.11722 Instruction Manual page 7

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Operating Position- Figure 8
Always hold belt sander firmly with both
hands while sanding as shown in
Figure 8.
Variable Speed Switch - Figure 11
The variable speed feature of your belt
sander allows you to increase or
decrease the speed of the belt by turning
the speed wheel as shown in Figure 11.
_) Variable speed switch
Starting and Stopping - Figures 9,10
To start your belt sander, depress the
on/off switch as shown in Figure 9. To
stop belt sander release the on/off switch.
On/off
For continuous operation, depress the
on/off switch then depress the lock-on
button (Figure 1O) and release the on/off
switch. To stop belt sander, depress the
on/off switch to release the lock-on button.
Release the on/off switch.
Lock-on
button
Operation Requirements
• Always start your belt sander before it is
in contact with the workpiece and do not
switch it off until after it has been lifted
from the workpiece.
• Always hold your belt sander with two
hands.
• Where possible, clamp the workpiece to
a work bench or similar sturdy surface.
• Use the correct grit sanding belt for your
application. The following is a suggested
list of belt grits to use with different
materials.
MATERIAL BELT GRIT
Solid Wood 80
Veneer 150
Chipboard 60/80
Plastics 100
Steel 80 (remove
dust bag)
Paint Removal 40/60
Balsa Wood 100
Acrylic 100
Tool Maintenance and Care
Never apply excessive force when you
use your belt sander. Too much force can
result in an overload and cause damage
to the motor or the workpiece. If your belt
sander becomes too hot, operate it
without load for 2 minutes. Always keep
the air cooling vents clear. To clean your
belt sander, proceed as follows:
WARNING: To prevent accidental
operation, turn off and unplug sander
before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result
in serious personal injury.