Craftsman 113.225705 Owner's Manual

Contents

tylnstructionsfor:Oscillating iLearn fheSpindleandSanderfunction of 'i i iBefore Usinq The Sander use the ON-OFF switch.(See page 13)Review:and understanding of all safety instructionsand operating procedures in this manual.- Review of the maintenance methods for this sander.-Assembly. (See pages 8-11) (See page t8)When Installing or Moving The SanderAvoid dangerous environment. Use the sander in adry, indoor place protected from rain. Keep work areawell lighted.To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use thesander near flammable liquids, vapors or gasses.To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:• Ground the sander_ This sander has an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug.Use only 3-wire, grounded outlets rated 120 volts, 15amperes (amps). The green conductor in the cord isthe grounding wire To avoid electrocution, Never con-nect the green wire to a live terminal.- Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metalprongs when plugging or unplugging the sander.• Never use this or any power sander for wet sanding.Before Each UseInspect your sander, Check for:° alignment of moving pads,Do=ng so could cause electrocution serious injury orworse.To avoid injury from unexpected sander movement:° Always unplug the sander before moving it.° Put the sander on a firm level surface where there isplenty of room for handling and properly supporting theworkpiece,* Attach rubber feet,° Support the sander so it does not rock.° Bolt the sander to its work surface. Use the fastenersand method shown in "Assembly," (page 9)o Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if thetool tips. Do not store anything above or near the tootwhere anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.Remove wrenches from tool before turning on.To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:° binding of moving parts,° broken or damaged parts,° loose spindle washer and nut,• worn or damaged electric Cords,° stable mounting, and° any other conditions that may affect the way thesander works:If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or anyelectrical parts don't work properly, turn the sander offand unplug the sander. Replace damaged, missing, orfailed parts before using the sander again.Disconnect the sander to avoid injury from accidentalstarting. Turn switch off, unplug sander and remove theswitch key before changing the setup or sanding drum.Maintain tools with care. Keep the sander clean formaximum and safest performance.• Use only recommended accessories. Consult thisowner's manual for recommended accessories. Theuse of improper accessories may cause injury. (Seepage 19).• Use the correct spacer ring insert. The openingbetween the sanding sleeve and insert must be 1/8 ofan inch or less. (See page 11)• All sanding drums, washers and nuts are tight. Noparts should have excessive play prior to operatingunit.• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work surfaces inviteaccidents. Floor must be clean and dry for stable foot-ing.ill i iPlan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and EarsKnow your sander, Read and understand the owner's: manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application, i and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards.Plan your work, Think through how you witl hold andi:: : maneuver the w0rkpiece against the sanding drum.Use the right tool. Don't force tool or attachment to do ajob itwas not designed to do.To avoid injury from accidental contact with movingparts:• Do not layout, assemble, or setup work on the sanderwhile any parts are moving.° Avoid accidental starting. Make sure switch is "OFF"before plugging sander into a power outlet.14