Craftsman 315.117280 Operator's Manual page 12

USING THE DUST COLLECTION BAG
The dust collection bag provides a dust collection system
for the sander.
WARNING:
Do not use the dust collection bag
when sanding metal. Using the dust collection bag
when sanding metal creates a fire hazard, which
could damage the tool and lead to serious personal
injury.
TO ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION BAG
See Figure 7.
n Unplug the sander.
n Slide the dust bag retainer over the blower exhaust
hole on the sander.
WARNING:
If your sanding job becomes particularly
dusty or if you have a breathing condition, wear a
dust mask or respirator to prevent damage to your
health.
TO EMPTY THE DUST COLLECTION BAG
For more efficient operation, empty the dust collection
bag when it is no more than half full. This action permits
the air to flow through the bag better. Always empty and
clean the dust collection bag thoroughly upon completion
of a sanding operation and before placing the sander in
storage.
WARNING:
Collected sanding dust from sanding
surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil,
etc. can self-ignite in your sander dust collection
bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the
risk of fire always empty your dust bag frequently
while sanding and never store or leave a sander
without totally emptying its dust bag. Also follow the
recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.
OPERATION
n Unplug the sander.
n Remove the dust collection bag from the sander.
n Unzip the dust bag.
n Shake out the dust.
n Zip up the dust bag.
n Replace the dust collection bag.
NOTE: Periodically, you should turn the dust bag in-
side-out and thoroughly clean it.
TURNING ON/OFF THE SANDER
See Figure 8.
Follow these directions to turn the sander on and off.
n To turn on the sander: Depress the trigger switch.
n To turn off the sander: Release the trigger switch.
LOCK-ON
BUTTON
LOCKING ON THE SANDER
See Figure 8.
The lock-on feature allows you to lock the trigger switch in
Fig. 7
the On position. Locking the trigger switch on allows you to
operate the sander for extended periods of time.
If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and the
sander is accidentally disconnected from the power sup-
ply, disengage the lock-on feature immediately. Also, do
not lock the trigger switch if you might need to suddenly
stop the sander.
WARNING:
power supply, make sure it is not in the locked-on
position. Failure to do so could result in accidental
starting of the tool resulting in serious injury.
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Before connecting the sander to a
TRIGGER
SWITCH
Fig. 8