Craftsman 315.116900 Operator's Manual page 10

JNSTALLmNG NON-ADHESmVE SANDPAPER
See Figure 2.
hspect sandpaper before installing. Do not use if broken
or defective.
[] Unplug the sander.
[] Hfreplacing sandpaper, remove old sandpaper. To re=
move old sandpaper, release paper clamp by lifting up
on paper clamp lever and disengaging it from the tab
on the platen.
[] hsert end of new sandpaper under the paper clamp.
[] Lift up on paper clamp lever and lock into place. Apply
downward pressure to conform sandpaper to platen.
[] Wrap sandpaper around cushion. Lift paper clamp
lever on opposite side of sander and insert loose end
of sandpaper under the paper clamp. Fit sandpaper
against cushion as tight as possible.
[] Lift up on paper clamp lever and !ock into place.
release paper clamp by lifting up on paper clamp lever
and disengaging it from the tab on the platen. Then re=
move non-adhesive sandpaper, lift paper clamp lever,
and return it to its proper place over tab on platen.
[] Carefully peel adhesive backing from new 1,/4 sheet
sandpaper.
[] Position sandpaper into place, then carefully press
sticky side of sandpaper on cushion.
O
PAPERCLAMP IN
LOCKED POSITION
o
PLATEN
/
CUSHION
PAPERCLAMP LEVER
CUSHION
PLATEN
/
NON-ADHESIVE SANDPAPER
Fig. 2
INSTALLING ADHESIVE SANDPAPER
See Figure 3.
Inspect sandpaper before installing. Do not use if broken
or defective.
[] Unplug the sander.
[] If replacing sandpaper, remove old sandpaper by peel=
ing it off cushion. If removing non-adhesive sandpaper,
ADHESIVESANDPAPER
Fig. 3
OPERATmNG THE SANDER
See Figures 4 - 5.
Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from
moving under the sander.
WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown
towards the operator causing injury.
Hold the sander in front and away from you, keeping it
clear of the workpiece. Start the sander by sliding the
switch to the ON (l) position and letting the motor build
to its maximum speed. Gradually lower the sander on the
work with a slight forward movement. Move it slowly using
forward and backward strokes.
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