Craftsman 320.17559 Product Manual page 11

DUST-COLLECTING BOX
Your belt sander is supplied with a dust-collecting box. Use it for removing dust:
from the sanding space to help keep the working area clear.
,, Before sanding, attach the
dust-collecting box to the
sander,
,, For longer periods of use, or
on large pieces of work, it is
advisable to use a suitable
vacuum cleaner° Attach a
1-1/4-inch wet/dry-vac hose
to the dust-exhaust port.
• It is advisable to also wear a
suitable dust mask, as there
may be residual airborne dust
particles in the area.
Fig. 5
Dust-Exhaust Port
oTo install: Align the dust-exhaust port with the dust-collecting box outlet.
Push the box onto tool until it is firmly seated. (Fig. 5)
,, To remove: Grip the dust-collecting box firmly, and pull it out from the tool.
_, WARNING: Clean the dust-collecting box approximately every 5
minutes or when dust escapes from the vent of the dust-collecting box,
• Clean the dust filter: Open
the cover (A) on top of
dust-collecting box, and
remove the filter (B). Gently
tap the filter to remove the
dust, or use a soft brush.
The filter may then be
rinsed with water (no soap),
if desired, and allowed to
air-dry. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
Cover (A)
Filter (B)
Dust-collecting
box
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