Craftsman 351.226712 Owner's Manual page 3

CONTENTS
Warranty ................................ 2
General Safety Instructions
for Power Tools ...................... 2
Safety Instructions
for Belt & Disc Sander ................. 3
Motor Specifications
and Electrical Requirements ............ 4
Electrical Connections .................. 4 & 5
Unpacking and Checking Contents ........... 5
Tools Needed ............................ 5
Assembly ............................... 6
Operation ............................... 6
Maintenance .......................... 8 & 9
Trouble Shooting ......................... 9
Replacement Parts Illustration .............. 10
Replacement Parts List .................... 11
WARNING LABEL
The belt and disc sander has been marked with a warning
label that needs to be observed for safe operation. The
operator should be aware of the location and contents
of thts label
This warning label is placed in a specific location so it is
visible to the operator when starting and operating the
belt and disc sander.
WARNING
FOR SAFE OPERATION SEE OWNER'S MANUAL
1_ Always wear safety gog_le_ complying with ANSI Z871
II When soMctng use anty Identlca, I replacement pads
M Suppottwo;kplecewIlhbacksloporwoTklable
H Maintain 1116" max clearance beM, een table and sanding belt ot d_ec
Im Mount securely to workbench
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE BELT
& DISC SANDER UNTIL IT IS COM-
PLETELY ASSEMBLED ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
t Know general power tool safety, Make sure all
precautions are understood and provlded for (page
2. Secure all fasteners. Frequently check that nuts
and bolts are tight and have not vibrated loose,
3. Follow operation instructions. Operate the belt
and disc sander as described in this manual (pages
6 through 8).
4,, Be sure motor runs clockwise on disc side.
Abrasive belt must travel down
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6_
,
8_
9,
Perform disc sanding on down side (right side).
The disc should pull work towards the table°
Support workpiece. Use backstop or work table
The backstop for the abrasive belt is the belt platen
(Key No. 25) as described in "Operating Instruc-
tions" (page 7),,
Do not force work° Slowing or stalling the motor
will overheat it,
Do not overheat work. Move metal across the
abrasive and cool it when it becomes hot.
Do not wet grind or polish. Never use a steady
stream of water on the workpieceo Only quench the
workpiece in water to cool it.
l"x 6" BELT & DISC SANDER
10o Do not grind or polish magnesium. It could catch
on fire.
11_ Keep sander maintained. Follow "Maintenance
instructions" (page 9).
12 Disconnect power, Turn :switch off and disconnect
power whenever sander is not in use.
CAUTION: Be certain to follow proper operating
procedures despite familiarity gained
from frequent use of your belt and disc
sander. Always remember that being
careless for even a fraction of a second
is sufficient time to inflict severe injury.
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 goggles complying with ANSI Z87ot
(shown on package) before commencing power tool
operation° Safety goggles are available at Sears retail or
catalog stores.
THINK SAFETY: Safety is a combination of operator
common sense and alertness at alt
times when the belt & disc sander is
being used_
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