,_ WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed

below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

???Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

???Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

???Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

???Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insula-

tion [] eliminates the need for the three-wire grou_ed power cord and grounded power supply system.

???Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

???Don'texpose power tools to rain or wet condi- tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

???Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immedi-

ately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

???When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W". These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the

risk of electric shock.

PERSONALSAFETY

???Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten- tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

???Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, cloth- ing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off

before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger

on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

???Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

???Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance

enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

???Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec- tion. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or

hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

???Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents.

???Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the

tool in unexpected situations.

TOOLUSEAND CARE

???Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.

Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

???Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

???Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.

Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

???Disconnect the plug from power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety mea- sures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

???Store idle tools out of the reach of children and

other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

???Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

???Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool'soperation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many acci- dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

???Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

???Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.

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SYMBOL

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MEANING

DANGER:serious injuryIndicates. an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or

seriousWARNING:injuryIndicates. a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.

Important: Advises you of important information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

Note: Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

Important: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service, we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized service center for repair. When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts.

_, intendedWARNING:Theprotectdoubletotheuserinsulatedfromshocksystemresultingis

from a break in the tool'sinternal wiring. Observe alt normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

The belt sander has a precision built electric motor. It

should be connected to a power supply that is 120

volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).

Do not operate this tool on direct current (DO). A substantial voltage drop witl cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw.

A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in

length. When working outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use. This type of cord is designated with "WA" on the cord'sjacket.

_' workingCAUTION:area.KeepWhileextensioncordSareyou workingClear ofa thewithpower

tool, position the cord so that it witl not get caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions.

_IL use.WARNING:ffdamaged,Checkreplaceextension cordsthemimmediately.beforeeachNever

use a damaged cord with this tool. Touching the

damaged area could cause serious injury due to electrical shock.

Extension cords suitable for use with your tool are available at your nearest Sears retailstore.

INSTRUCTIONS

Your belt sander has been shipped completely assembled.

???Carefully remove the tool and the accessories from the box.

???Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

???Inspect the tool carefully to be sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

???Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

???If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Belt Sander

Sanding Belt

Dust Collection Bag

Operator's Manual

,_ WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate your tool until the missing parts are

replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

_ WARNING: The belt sander should never be connected to a power supply when you are

assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental starting that could cause serious injury.

Beforeusingthebeltsander,familiarizeyourselfwithall

operatingfeaturesandsafetyrequirementsHowever,.

donotletfamiliaritywiththetoolmakeyoucareless.

_ WARNING: Exercise caution when using the belt sander. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a

second, can result in serious personal injury.

Your new belt sander is equipped with the following

features. See Figure 1.

LOCK-ON

The lock-on feature allows you to lock the trigger switch

in the ON position. Locking the trigger switch on allows you to operate the sander for extended periods of time.

TENSION RELEASE LEVER

The tension release lever aids in quick and easy belt changes.

TRACKING KNOB

The tracking knob allows you to easily adjust the belt tracking.

DUST COLLECTION BAG

The dust collection bag attaches to the sander and keeps dust to a minimum.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

The design of the sander provides for easy handling. It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at different angles.

DUST

COLLECTIONBAG

REAR

HANDLE

TENSION

RELEASELEVER

TRACKING

KNOB

FRONT

HANDLE

SANDING

BELT

LOCK-ON

BUTTON

TRIGGER

SWITCH

,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool.

Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips, or loose particles being thrown in your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. If the operation is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask.

SELECTING SANDING BELTS

Selecting the correct size and type of sanding belt is an important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding.

In general, when sanding, coarse grit removes the most material and fine grit produces the best finish. The condition of the surface to be sanded determines which grit will do the best job. If the surface is rough, start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform. Then use medium grit to remove scratches left by the coarser grit. Finally, use finer grit for finishing the surface. Always continue sanding with each grit until the surface is uniform.

USING SANDING BELTS

TO INSTALL/CHANGE SANDING BELTS

See Figures 2, 3, and 4.

Follow these steps to install or change sanding belts.

???Unplug the sander.

???Raise the tension release lever.

Note: If you are changing sanding belts, remove the old sanding belt at this time.

Install the sanding belt.

A CAUTION: If the sanding belt is not a bidirectional belt, ensure that the arrow inside the belt is pointing in the direction of the rotation (clockwise when looking into the open side of the sander). Installing unidirectional sanding belts backwards can create a hazardous condition.

???Align the sanding belt to its correct position.

???Lower the tension release lever to secure the sanding belt.

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???Position the sander on its side with the cord on the left.

,_,1= WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of the rollers and spring mechanism at all times. Failure

to do so could result in fingers getting pinched, causing serious injury.

TENSION

RELEASELEVER

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Fig. 2

INSTALLUNIDIRECTIONALBELTSIN THE DIRECTIONOFTHE

ROTATION

INSTALL BIDIRECTIONALBELTSIN EITHERDIRECTION

Fig. 4

TOADJUSTSANDINGBELTTRACKING

See Figures 5 and 6.

Belt life is greatly increased if you regularly adjust the sanding belt tracking. When correctly adjusted, the outer edge of the sanding belt should be even with the outer edge of the base of the sander.

When you install a new sanding belt, you may need to adjust the sanding belt tracking several times until the belt becomes pliable.

Follow these steps to adjust sanding belt tracking.

_IL WARNING: Before connecting the sander to a power supply, always make sure it is not in the

"locked-on" position. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of the sander resulting in possible serious injury.

???Connect the sander to a power supply.

???Position the sander upside down with the cord on the left.

Note: This position is for adjustments only. The sanding belt should not contact a workpiece or any foreign object when you are making belt tracking adjustments.

Fig. 5

Depress the trigger switch and release immediately.

Choose one of these options:

???Sanding belt runs inward: Turn the tracking knob slowly clockwise.

???Sanding belt runs outward: Turn the tracking knob slowly counterclockwise.

Note: Turn the tracking knob until you are sure the sanding belt is secure, i.e., it will not come off the sander or contact internal parts.

A CAUTION: If the sanding belt wears excessively on the inner edge, it is probably adjusted too far inward and is rubbing against internal parts. If this is the case, readjust the tracking knob.

???Start the sander and fine adjust the tracking knob until the belt stabilizes.

,a, WARNING: Keep hands and fingers away from a moving sanding belt. Any part of the body coming in contact with a moving sanding belt could result in serious injury. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating the sander. They could get caught in moving parts and foreign objects could get thrown away from the sander causing injury.

CLOCKWISEIFBELT

RUNSINWARD \\_\ _ I I \\ _._J

TURN

COUNTERCLOCKWISEIF

BELTRUNSOUTWARDFig. 6

USINGTHE DUSTCOLLECTIONBAG

Thedustcollectionbagprovidesadustcollection systemforthesander.

_lt WARNING"Donotusethedustcollectionbag whensandingmetal.Usingthedustcollectionbag

whensandingmetalcreatesafirehazard,which coulddamagethetoolandleadto seriouspersonal injury.

TO ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION BAG

See Figure 7.

Follow these steps to attach the dust collection bag.

???Unplug the sander.

???Slide thee dust bag retainer over the blower exhaust hole on the sander.

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Follow these steps to empty the dust collection bag.

???Unplug the sander.

_k WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting.

???Remove the dust collection bag from the sander.

???Unzip the dust bag.

???Shake out the dust.

???Zip up the dust bag.

???Replace the dust collection bag.

Note: Periodically, you should turn the dust bag inside-out and thoroughly clean it.

TURNING ON/OFF THE SANDER

See Figure 8.

Follow these directions to turn the sander on and off.

???To turn on the sander. Depress the trigger switch.

???To turn off the sander. Release the trigger switch.

TRIGGERSWITCH

LOCKINGONTHE SANDER

See Figure 8.

The lock-on feature allows you to lock the trigger switch in the On position. Locking the trigger switch on allows you to operate the sander for extended periods of time.

If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and the sander is accidentally disconnected from the power supply, disengage the lock-on feature immediately.

Also, do not lock the trigger switch if you might need to suddenly stop the sander.

,_ WARNING: Before connecting the sander to a power supply, make sure it is not in the locked-on

position. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of the tool resulting in serious injury.

Follow these steps to lock on the sander.

???Depress the trigger switch.

???Push in the lock-on button.

???Release the trigger switch.

???Release the lock-on button.

Note: To release the lock, depress the trigger switch.

OPERATING THE SANDER

See Figure 9.

Follow these steps to operate the sander.

???Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander.

_L WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury.

???Turn the sander on and let the motor reach its maximum speed before placing the sander on the work surface.

???Lower the sander to the work surface with a slight forward motion.

???Move the sander slowly over the work surface, using the rear handle to control the sander and the front handle to guide the sander.

Note: Allowing the sander to remain in one place will result in an uneven surface.

_, WARNING: Keep a firm grip on the sander with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could

result in loss of control leading to possible serious injury.

We designed the sander to provide the proper weight on the sanding belt. Excessive pressure will result in the following:

???Uneven work

???Clogged sanding belts

???Premature sanding belt wear

???Possible motor burnout

???Irregular sanding belt tracking

Fig. 9

,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other

part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

,_ WARNING: The belt sander should never be connected to a power supply when you are

assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental starting that could cause serious injury.

GENERAL

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts are an important part of the double insulation system and

should be serviced only by a qualified Sears service technician.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

dt_ WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating

oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.

Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommend using this tool for extended work on these types of materials. However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.

_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool

operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.

LUBRICATION

All the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

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