General Maintenance - Craftsman 320.39588 Operator's Manual

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,d_ 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.
To empty the dust box
1. Disconnect the sheet sander
from the power source.
2.
Fig. 9
Upper cover
Filter
_st box
Remove the dust box from the sander and shake out the 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 clothes to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. Keep all
ventilation openings clean.
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