General Maintenance - Craftsman 320.39589 Operator's Manual

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WARNING: Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, make sure that
the sheet sander has been disconnected from the power source.
,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
when using compressed air to clean the tool. If the operation is dusty, also wear
a dust mask.
CLEANING THE DUST
BOX (Fig. 9)
For more efficient operation, empty
the dust box when it is no more
than half full. This will permit the
air to flow through the box better.
Always empty and clean the dust
box thoroughly when you've
finished sanding and before you
store the sander.
Fig. 9
Upper cover
Filter
Dust box
To empty the dust box
1. Disconnect the sheet sander from the power source.
2. Remove the dust box from the sander and shake out dust.
3. For a more thorough cleaning of the dust box, open the upper cover and
remove it from the dust box.
4. Gently shake or tap the dust box and the cover to empty.
5. Use a soft brush to clean the filter.
NOTICE- The filter cannot be rinsed with water.
6. Reattach the upper cover to the box, and firmly reinstall the box on the sander.
_, WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such
as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite in the sander dust box or
elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire, always empty the dust
box frequently while sanding and never store or leave a sander without totally
emptying its dust box. Also follow the recommendations of the coating
manufacturers.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible
to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. Keep all
ventilation openings clean.
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