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.

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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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Craftsman 172.27673 operating instructions Unplug the sander