Craftsman 315.116163 Owner's Manual page 10

,_, WARNING: Before connecting your sander to
power supply source, always check to be sure
the switch is not in ON position. Failure to do so
could result in accidental starting of your sander
resulting in possible serious injury.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
WARNING: Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
when operating sander. They could get caught in
moving parts causing serious injury. Keep head
away from sander and sanding area. Hair could be
drawn into sander caqsing serious injury.
For ease of operation, your sander has both a front
handle and rear handle. This provides for two-hand
operation, which is necessary in order to maintain
proper control of your sander and keep both hands
clear of the sandpaper and sanding area. When
operating your sander, always use both hands as
shown in figure 8.
CAUTION: Be careful not to let your hand cover
the air vents.
SANDING
See Figure 8.
Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from
moving under your sander.
_k WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown
towards the operator causing injury.
Hold the tool in front and away from you, keeping
your sander clear of the workpiece. Start your sander
by sliding the switch to the ON position and let the
motor build to its maximum speed. Gradually lower
your sander on the work with a slight forward motion.
See Figure 8. Move it slowly, using forward and
backward strokes.
Do not force. The weight of the unit supplies ad-
equate pressure, so let the sanding sheet and sander
do the work. Applying additional pressure only slows
the motor, rapidly wears sandpaper and greatly
reduces sander speed. Excessive pressure will
overload the motor causing possible damage from
motor overheating and can result in inferior work. Any
finish or resin on wood may soften from the fdctional
heat. Do not allow sanding on one spot too long as
the sander's rapid action may remove too much
material, making the surface uneven.
Flush sanding can be performed with your sander.
Every side except the rear of your sander can be used
when sanding in corners. Always remove sander from
workpiece before turning your sander off.
Fig. 8
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