Craftsman 315.27984 manual Sandpaper Selection, To Connect Vacuum Hose, Sanding, See Fcgures7

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DUST

BAGDUET

EXHAUST

Fig. 5

TO CONNECT VACUUM HOSE:

See Figure 6.

When sanding for an extended period of time, you can easily attach the dust collectionsystem of the sander to s

vaouum.

To Attach:

Unplug the sander.

Remove dust bag from sander.

Attach vacuum hose to dust exhaust.

NOTE: Vacuum hose fits inside dust exhaust.

Connect sander and vacuum to power supply.

_kWARNIING: When sander is not connected to vacuum, always installdust bag back on sander.

Fallurato do so could cause sanding dust or foreign obiects to be thrown into the face or eyes which

could result in posaibie.sariousinjury.

SANDPAPER SELECTION

Selectingthe correct size gritand type sandpaper is an extremelyimportantstep in achievinga high quality sanded finish.Aluminum oxide, siliconcarbide, and other syntheticabrsaivea are bestfor power sanding. Natural abrasivessuch as flint and gernetare too solt for eco- nomical use in power sanding. In genera[,coarse grit will remove the most material and finer grit will produce the best _nish in all sanding operations.The conditionof the surface to be sanded will determine which gritwill do the job. If the surface is rough,start with a coarse grit and sand untilthe surface Is uniform.Medium grit may then be used to remove scratches left by the coarser grit a,'_d

finer grit used for finishingof the surface.Always continue sanding with each grit untilsurface is uniform.

NOTE: Do not use sanderwithout sandpaper. Doing so will damage the cushion.

CAUTION: Be carafut not to let your hand com- pletelycover the air vents.

SANDING

See Fcgures7- 8.

Clamp or otherwisesecure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander.

,_ WARNING: Unsecuredwork could be thrown to- waraLsthe operator causing in]ur_.

Hold the sander in front and away from you, keeping it clear of the workpiece. Start the sander by slidingthe switch button to the ON positionand lettingthe motor build to its maximum speed. Graduallylower the sander on the work with a stightforward movement. Move it slowiyusing forward end backwardstrokes.

1-1/4 in.VACUUMHOSE DUSTEXHALI_r

2-1/2 In.VACUUMHOSE DUSTEXHAUST

Fig. 6

NOTE: A standard 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose connection fits

inside the smaller diameter hole inside the dust exhaust, while a standard 2-1/2In. vacuum hose connectionfits

inside the larger hole of the dust exhaust.

Fig. 7

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