Craftsman 172.27673 - Manual (Page 14)

ASSEMBLY cont.
DUST BOX / DUST COLLECTION
A WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings
(poiyurethane, iinseed oii, etc.) can seif-ignite in sander dust box or elsewhere
and cause fire. To reduce risk, empty dust box frequentiy and strictiy follow
sander manual and coating manufacturer’s instructions.
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WARNING: When working on metai surfaces, DO NOT use the dust box
or a vacuum cleaner because sparks are generated. Wear safety glasses and a
dust mask. Due to the danger of fire, do not use your sander to sand magnesium
surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding.
CYCLONIC DUST/AIR SEPARATOR (CDS) COLLECTION SYSTEM
Dust Box features advanced air flow design with centrifugal force dust extraction that
separates the dust particles from the air flow as they enter the box. The clean air then flows
out of the box while the dust particles are trapped inside. This system provides more
efficient dust collection than the standard dust bag system.
TO REMOVE AND EMPTY DUST BOX (See Fig. 4)
1. Unplug the sander.
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WARNING: Failure to unpiug the sander could result in accidental 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.
4. Cyclonic Dust box has black button on rear that pushes in to open a small door in rear
of box (see Fig. 4a). Dust can be emptied from this door. Shake box aggressively to
completely empty. To close door, simply push in until it clicks shut.
5. To reattach dust box, push box until
two tab connectors on sides catch
on to sander. You will hear them click.
6 . Your sander is now ready to use.
Fig. 4
Door on rear of Cyclonic Dust Box
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