Craftsman 315.117260 - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATION
PROPER HAND PLACEIWENT
See Figure 10.
For ease of operation and maintaining proper controi,
the Sander has a front handle and a rear handle. These
handles allow two-handed operation, which aids in
maintaining control, keeping the sanding area level with
the workpiece, and keeping hands clear of the sanding
belt. When operating the sender, always hold the front
handle with your left hand and the rear handle with your
right hand.
A WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of
moving sanding belt, front idler roller, and drive
roller assembly. Failure to do so will result In
serious personal injury.
A WARNING: Do not let your fingers rest over the
front or right edge of the sander. If the sanding belt
were to run off, or if it were not properly adjusted,
your fingers could come in contact with the moving
sanding belt resulting in possible serious injury.
HELPFUL TIPS
■ If the sanding belt slips or does not track while sand­
ing, you may be applying too much pressure. When
this occurs, remove the sander from the workpiece. If
you properly adjust the belt tracking, the sanding belt
will return to its normal and correct position on the
drive roller and front roller.
■ Use a coarser sanding belt for heavy sanding, not
heavy pressure. The weight of the tool is sufficient to
provide adequate pressure at the correct location.
■ The front roller of the sander is not designed for con­
tour sanding. Sanding on the front roller could cause
irregularity in the sanding belt tracking.
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