Selecting Sandpaper - Craftsman 315.116900 Operator's Manual

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APPLiCATiONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
[] Sanding on wood surfaces.
[] Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces.
SELECTING SANDPAPER
Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is
an extremely important step in achieving a high quality
sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other
synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural
abrasives, such as flint and garnet, are too soft for eco-
nomical use in power sanding.
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and
finer grit will produce the best finish in atl sanding opera-
tions. The condition of the surface to be sanded will deter-
mine which grit will do the job. If the surface is rough, start
with a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform.
Medium grit may then be used to remove scratches left by
the coarser grit and finer grit used for finishing of the sur-
face. Always continue sanding with each grit until surface
is uniform.
NOTE: To prevent damaging the cushion, DO NO'[" use
sander without sandpaper installed.