Craftsman CYCLONE 900.11684 Instruction Manual page 7

Automatic brake system (ABS)
This toot has an automatic brake system.
When the toot is not on the work surface, this
feature keeps the speed of the disc below the
speed of the motor. When the toot is switched
off, the disc will stop very quickly.
Dust Collection
_,WARNING: Collected sanding dust from
sanding surface coatings (polyurethane,
linseed oil, etc.) can self-ignite in sander dust
canister or elsewhere and cause fire. To
reduce risk, empty canister frequently and
strictly follow sander manual and coating
manufacturer's instructions.
_t,CAUTION: When working on metal
surfaces, do not use the dust canister or a
vacuum cleaner because sparks are
generated. Wear safety glasses and a
dustmask. Due to the danger of fire, do not
use your sander to sand magnesium
surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding.
Emptying the dust canister (fig. J )
The dust canister should be emptied every 10
minutes of use.
• Remove the cover (18) by twisting it
counterclockwise and pulling it straight off.
• Hold the sander with the filter (19) facing
down and shake the canister to empty the
contents. Shake the cover to empty the
contents.
• Refit the cover (18) onto the dust canister,
twisting it clockwise until it locks into place.
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lean!ng the dust canister filter
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The dust canister filter prevents dust and dirt
from entering the motor housing. The filter is
re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.
• Empty the dust canister (2) as described
above.
• Pull the filter (19) off the dust canister.
• Shake off excess dust by tapping the filter
into a wastebasket.
AWarning: Do not brush or use
compressed air to clean the filter. Do not
wash the inside of the filter.
• Replace the filter.
• Refit the cover.
• Refit the dust canister onto the toot.
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Hints for optimum use
• For user comfort, the tool can be operated
with two hands or one (figs. L & M). Do not
place your hands over the ventilation slots.
• Do not exert too much pressure on the toot.
• Regularly check the condition of the
sanding sheet. Replace when necessary.
• Always sand with the grain of the wood.
• When sanding new layers of paint before
applying another layer, use extra fine grit.
• On very uneven surfaces, or when
removing layers of paint, start with a coarse
grit. On other surfaces, start with a medium
grit. In both cases, gradually change to a
fine grit for a smooth finish.
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