Preparing For Operation - Craftsman 315.277140 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
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TO OPERATE .,_
Clamporotherwise securetheworktopreventitfrom moving
underyoursander. +_
SANDING ,_
See Figure 3.
Place sander on workpiece sothat all of sanding disc surface
is in contact with workpiece. Start your sander and move it
slowlyover workpiece making successive passes in parallel
lines, circles, or crosswise movements. Upon completion of
sanding operation, turn sander offand wait untilsanding disc
comes to a complete stop before removing from workpiece.
DO NOT FORCE, The weight of the unit supplies adequate
pressure, so let the sanding disc and sander do the work.
Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly
wears sanding disc and greatly reduces sander speed.
Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing possible
damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior
work. Any finish or resin on wood may soften from the
frictional heat. Do not allow sanding on one spot too long as
sander's rapid action may remove too much material, making
the surface uneven.
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