Craftsman 315.115033 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
For ease of operation, this tool has a front auxiiiary
handie and rear handie. See Figure 1. This provides
for two-hand operation, which is necessary in order to
maintain proper controi and keep both hands ciear of
the sanding disc and sanding area. When operating
your sander/poiisher, aiways use both hands. Check
the auxiiiary handie before each use and make sure
the handle bolt is tight against the housing.
SANDING
Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from
moving under your sander/poiisher. Secure small
workpieces in a vise or use clamps to secure them to
a workbench.
A WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown
towards the operator causing injury.
Hold the tool in front and away from you, keeping it
clear of the workpiece. Start the tool by depressing
the switch trigger and letting the motor build to its
maximum speed. Gradually lower sander/poiisher to
the workpiece at a slight 5° to 8° angle. See Figure 5.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HOLD THE SANDING DISC
FLAT ON THE WORKPIECE.
Always keep the tool in motion moving over the work,
allowing it to operate freely without unnecessary
pressure. The weight of the unit supplies adequate
pressure, so let the sanding disc and sander do the
work. Applying additional pressure only slows the mo­
tor, rapidly wears sanding discs and greatly reduces
sander speed. Excessive pressure will overload the
motor causing possible damage from motor overheat­
ing and can result in inferior work. Any finish or resin
on wood may soften from the frictional heat. Do not
allow sanding on one spot too long. Sanding in one
spot too long will cause uneven sanding and gouging
of the work.
Upon completion of a sanding operation, lift tool away
from work surface before turning off.
A WARNING: Sanding disc must come to a com­
plete stop before setting tool down on work­
bench. Failure to do so can cause the tool to be
thrown from workbench because of sanding disc
rotation. This could result in damage to the tool
or possible serious injury to the operator.
WARNING: Keep a firm grip on the tool with
both hands at all times. Failure to do so could
result in loss of control leading to possible seri­
ous injury.