Maintenance; Brush Replacement; Timing Belt Replacement - Craftsman 315.11782 Owner's Manual

MAgNTENANCE
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
ISH
Fig 4
Disconnect sander trom power supply.
1 Remove brush caps (A) with screwdriver. See Fig 4
2. Remove brushes (B).
3,_ Reassemble new brushes into sander, making sure tab on
brush is inserted in opening between brush tube and brush
holder and that the brush moves freely in the brush tube_
4, Replace brush caps.
TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT (SEE FIG. 5).
DISCONNECT SANDER FROM POWER SUPPLY.
H
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GiE
Fig 5
CAUTION -- TO RETAIN ELECTRICAL INSULATION AND
PROVIDE USER PROTECTION AS PROVIDED IN ORIGINAL
DESIGN, ALL PARTS REMOVED MUST BE REASSEMBLED
AND THE REPLACEMENT BELT MUST BE AN IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PART.
1, Remove dust bag and two screws (A).
2. Remove blower coupling (B) by inserting a screwdriver
between the blower housing (C) and blower coupling, this
will expose the blower (D) within the blower housing.
3_
4,_
Remove cap screw (E) by turning it clockwise with a 3/16"
hexagonal key, this will permit washers (F) and (G) and the
blower-to be removed,,
Remove four screws holding the cover and blower housing
assembly to the belt housing and take it off the sander°
5;
6_
Note the position of spacer (H)o This spacer may be
removed or left on the shaft,.
Force old belt off small pulley with a screwdriver and
remove it from large pulley,
Install new belt over large pulley making sure teeth on belt
mesh with teeth on pulley.
8, Press the belt onto the small pulley,,
9,. Clean the blower and dust passages before reassembling.
10, Reassemble all parts, Turn cap screw (E) counterclockwise
to tighten, When reassembling blower coupling use
caution not to over' tighten screws.
The operation of any Power Tool can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields before commencing power tool
operation° We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or
Catalog Stores,
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