Craftsman 320.39587 Operator's Manual page 15

WARNING: Wear safety goggles, dust mask, and hearing protection.
_, CAUTION: Clamp the workpiece to prevent it from moving during operating.
An unsecured workpiece could be thrown towards the operator, causing injury.
1. Plug the sander to the power source.
_, WARNING: Before connecting the sander to power source, always check to
be sure that the switch is in the OFF (O) position. Failure to do so could result in
accidental starting of the sander, causing possible serious injury.
2. Start the sander and allow the motor build to its maximum speed.
,_ WARNING: Keep your head away from the sander and the sanding area.
Your hair could be drawn into the sander, causing serious injury.
3. Place the sander on the workpiece so that the sandpaper is fully in contact with
the workpiece.
4. For best sanding results, apply light pressure on the sander, but do not force
the tool.
NOTICE: Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly wears
sandpaper, and greatly reduces sander speed. Excessive pressure will ovedoad
the motor, causing possible damage from motor overheating and can result in
inferior work.
5. Move the sander slowly, guiding it in a forward and backward motion.
The removal rate and the sanding pattern are determined by the choice of
sandpaper and the work surface.
6. Do not allow sanding on one spot too long as the sander's rapid action may
remove too much material, making the surface uneven.
7. Upon completion of sanding operation, remove the sander from the
workpiece, turn the sander off and wait it comes to a complete stop before
putting it down.
8. Extended periods of sanding may tend to overheat the motor. If this occurs,
remove the sander from the workpiece and turn it off, wait until the sander
comes to a complete stop before putting it down. Unplug the sander and
remove the sandpaper. Then, making sure to keep your hand away from the
vent area, turn the sander on and run it without load to cool the motor.
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