Craftsman 172.27673 operating instructions Unplug the sander

TO REMOVE AND EMPTY DUST BOX cont.

For more efficient operation, empty dust box when it is no more than 1/2 full. J OTE: Empty dust box frequently so dust collection system works properly.

This will allow better airflow through the box.

hazard, especially	when resin coating	linseed oil finishes have been sanded.	I
I /- WARNING:	Empty dust box before	storage to help prevent possible fire

ATTACHING VAC HOSE TO THE DUAL DUST PORT AnAPTER (See Fig. 5, 5a and 5b)

When sanding for extended periods of time, you can easily attach your sander to a vac hose and wet/dry vac (sold separately).

1. Unplug the sander.

/_ WARNING: Failure	to unplug the sander could result	in accidental	I
starting causing possible	serious personal injury.

2.Locate two tab connectors on either side of cyclonic dust box and squeeze together. This disconnects dust box from sander.

3.Slide dust box off sander dust exhaust hole and remove box from sander.

4.Attach the Vac Adapter with Dual Dust Ports to the dust exhaust hole of the sander.

5.Attach either a 11/4or 21/2-in vac hose

onto the vac adapter's dual dust ports ( see Fig. 5a and 5b).

6. Connect hose to wet / dry vac. Turn	Fig. 5a
vac on while operating sander.
Fig. 5

Connect 11/4-in. hose

Fig. 5b

Connect

vac adapter

with	dual dust ports
to the dust		exhaust
hole	of the	sander	Connect

21/2-in. hose

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