Operation - Craftsman 172.259270 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY cont.
ATTACHING VAC HOSE TO THE DUAL DUST PORT ADAPTER cont.
NOTE: A standard 1 1 / -in. vac hose connection fits inside the smaller diameter
4
hole inside the dual dust port adapter, while a standard 2
connection fits inside the larger hole of the dual dust port adapter
WARNING:
When sander is not connected to vacuum, always install the
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Cyclonics dust box back on sander. Failure to do so could cause sanding dust
or foreign objects to be thrown into the face or eyes, which could result in
possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings
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(polyurethane, linseed oil, etc.) can self-ignite in sander dust box or elsewhere
and cause fire. To reduce risk, empty dust box frequently and strictly follow
sander manual and coating manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION:
When working on metal surfaces, DO NOT use the dust box
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or a vacuum cleaner because sparks are generated. Wear safety glasses and
a dust mask. Due to the danger of fire, do not use your sander to sand
magnesium surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding.

OPERATION

Before attempting to use any tool, be sure to familiarize yourself with all the
operating features and safety instructions.
WARNING:
! IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING, DO NOT OPERATE YOUR
SANDER UNTIL THE MISSING PARTS ARE REPLACED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS RULE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
! DO NOT let familiarity with your sander make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to cause severe injury.
ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH (see Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
This switch is sealed to help keep out dust
for a longer life and is conveniently located
near the front of the palm grip handle.
Start the sander by pushing in the part of the
switch with the . Let the motor build to its
maximum speed before starting sanding
operation. To turn sander off, push side of
switch with the O .
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OPERATION cont.
APPLICATIONS
Only use your sander for the applications listed below.
• Sanding wood surfaces with various grits of sandpaper.
• Removing rust from steel surfaces with special sandpaper.
/ -in. vac hose
1 2
WARNING:
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magnesium surfaces. DO NOT use for wet sanding.
WARNING:
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be thrown towards the operator, causing serious injury.
CAUTION:
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or a vacuum cleaner because sparks are generated. Wear safety glasses and
a dust mask. Due to the danger of fire, do not use your sander to sand
magnesium surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding.
CAUTION:
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to cover the air vents with your hands (see Fig. 7).
Fig. 7
USING YOUR SANDER (see Fig. 7)
1. ALWAYS clamp and secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under sander.
2. Place sander on workpiece so that all of sanding disc surface is in contact with workpiece.
3. Start the sander and move it slowly over workpiece, making successive passes in parallel
lines, circles, or crosswise movements.
Due to the danger of fire, DO NOT use your sander to sand
ALWAYS clamp the workpiece. An unsecured workpiece could
When working on metal surfaces, DO NOT use the dust box
When gripping the sander during use, ALWAYS be careful not
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Air Vents