Introduction; Rules For Safe Operation - Craftsman 315.117131 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BELTSANDER
If this Craftsman Belt Sander faits to give complete satisfaction wtthin one year from the date of pur-
chase RETURN1TTO THE NEARESTSEARS SERVICECENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUTTHE
UNITED STATESand Sears will
repair it,
free of
charge
tf this bett sander is used for commercial or rental purposes this
warranty applies for only 90 days
from
the date of purchase
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other
rights
which vary from state
to state
SEARS,
ROEBUCKAND CO,
DEPT 731CR-W
SEARS TOWER
CHICAGO, IL 60684
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
Your Craftsman 3-lnch Belt Sander is suitable for
coarse, medium and fine sanding of wood, metals,
plastics and other materials it is ideal when used for
smoothing rough boards, chamfering, rounding
edges and many other general sanding applications
Its balanced design makes it easy to use.
IMPORTANT -- Servicing of a tool with double In-
sulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service, return the tool to
your nearest Sears store for repair which wilt be
done with original factory replacement parts.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual
three wire grounded power cord and grounded supp-
ly system Wherever there ts electric current _n the
too! there are two complete sets of insulation to pro-
tect the user Alt exposed metal parts are isolated
from the tnternat metal motor components with pro..
tecttng insulation.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL -- Read owner's manual carefully Learn its ap-
plications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to
this toot
2 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT
WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrig-
erator enclosures.
3 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
4 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents
5, AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tool in damp or wet
locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit,
6 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should wear safety-glasses and
be kept a safe distance from work area_ Do not let visitors contact tool or
extension cord.
7, STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high or
locked-up place -- out of the reach of children_
8, DON'T FORCE TOOL. It wilt do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
9_ USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small toot or attachment to do the job of a heavy
duty toot_ Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for example - Don't use
a circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs,
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