Sears 113.22643 manual Plan Ahead to Protect Your Eyes HANDS, FACE, Ears, Before Using the Sander

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BEFORE USING THE SANDER

WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the sander in untU the following steps are competed.

-Assembly and alignment. (See pages 7 - 11 }

=Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch. backstop, belt tracking knob, belt tension lever, work table and work table tilt lock knob. (Seepages t2-13)

Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual.

Review of the maintenance methods for this sander. (See pages 19 - 20)

BEFORE EACH USE:

Inspect your sander.

DISCONNECT THE SANDER. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug the sander,turn the switch off and remove the switch key before changing the setup, sanding disc or belt or adjusting anything.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:

. alignment of moving parts,

-binding of moving pads,

•broken parts,

•wom parts that cause a gap largerthan 1/16" between work support and sanding surface,

sanding belt narrowerthan 4 inches. Narrower belts uncover parts that could trap your fingers.

-worn or damaged elect tic cords, stable mounting, and

any other conditions that may affect the way the sander works.

If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don'twork properly, turn the sander off and unplug the sander. REPLACE damaged, missing, or failed parts before using the sander again.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

Keep the sander clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES from tool before turning it on.

To avoid Injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces.

USEONLY RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES. (See

page 21) Consult this Owner's manual for recom- mended accessories. Follow the instnJctions that come with the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injuryto persons.

Adjust any work support to clear the sanding surface by no more than 1/16 of an inch. When checking clearance between the belt and work support, press the belt flat against the metal beneath it.

-Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no Parts have excessive play.

KEEP WORK AREA CI'EAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.

To avoid bums or other fire damage, never use the sander near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

PLAN AHEAD TO PROTECT YOUR EYES,

HANDS, FACE, EARS

KNOW YOUR SANDER. Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific poten- tial hazards peculiar to this tool.

To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts:

-KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

-Don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the sander while any parts are moving.

-AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is "OFF" before plugging sander into a power outlet.

Plan your work.

USETHE RIGHTTOOL. Don'tforce tool or attachment

to do a job it was not designed to do.

CAUTION: This machine Is not designed for heavy deburrlng operations. When finishing metals, sparks or hot fragments could cause a fire. To avoid this:

Disconnect any dust collecting hose from the sander.

°Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the sander.

•Remove all traces of metal dust from inside the sander before sanding wood again.

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Contents RS/CRRFTSMRN Read ALL Instructions CarefullyBeUtand isc sander Safety instructions forBefore Using the Sander SanderTo avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces Before Each USEInspect your sander Plan Ahead to Protect Your EyesBefore Leaving the Sander Belt and disc sanderWhenever Sander iS Running Like the one belo Motor specifications and electrical requirementsWire Sizes Required LengthUnpacking and checking contents To Workbench Clamping Belt and DiSC SanderInstalling Work Support AssemblyInstalling Sanding DiSC and Guard Installing Table AssemblyLoosen the 3 hex head screws and adjust table Auxiliary Mounting for Vertical Sanding Installing the Sanding Belt Tensioning and TrackingSquaring Table Assembly Tension Lever Auxiliary ON-OFF Switch Before Each USE Before Using the SanderPlan Ahead to Protect Your Eyes HANDS, FACE, Ears Maintain Tools with CareBefore freeing any jammed material Whenever Sander is RunningInspect your workpiece Complete stopBevel Sanding Positioning Belt BEDSurface Sanding on the Sanding Belt END Sanding on the Sanding BeltBasic operation Sanding Small END Surfaces on the Sanding DiscRemoving Pulley Cover Installing Drive Belt LubricationInstalling Pulley Cover Ness on pulley belt may cause belt to fail prematurelyRemedy See MaintenanceTrouble Probable Cause CAT noRepair parts Parts LiST for Craftsman Belt and DiSC Sander Model Sander

113.22643 specifications

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