Craftsman 315.117260 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATION
USING THE DUST COLLECTION BAG
The dust coilection bag provides a dust coilection
system for the sender.
A WARNING: Do not use the dust collection bag
when sanding metal. Using the dust collection bag
when sanding metal creates a fire hazard, which
could damage the tool and lead to serious personal
injury.
TO ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION BAG
See Figure 7.
Foilow these steps to attach the dust collection bag.
■ Unplug the sender.
A WARNING: Failure to unpiug the tool could result
in serious injury due to accidental starting.
■ Siide thee dust bag retainer over the biower exhaust
hole on the sander.
Foilow these steps to empty the dust coilection bag.
■ Unplug the sander.
A WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result
in serious injury due to accidental starting.
■ Remove the dust collection bag from the sander.
■ Unzip the dust bag.
■ Shake out the dust.
■ Zip up the dust bag.
■ Replace the dust coiiection bag.
Note: Periodically, you should turn the dust bag
inside-out and thoroughly clean it.
TURNING ON/OFF THE SANDER
See Figure 8.
Foilow these directions to turn the sander on and off.
■ To turn on the sander. Depress the trigger switch.
■ To turn off the sander. Release the trigger switch.
TO EMPTY THE DUST COLLECTION BAG
For more efficient operation, empty the dust coilection
bag when it is no more than half full. This action permits
the air to flow through the bag better. Always empty and
clean the dust collection bag thoroughly upon
completion of a sanding operation and before placing
the sander in storage.
A WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding
““ surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed
oil, etc. can seif-ignite in your sander dust
coiiection bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To
reduce the risk of fire always empty your dust bag
frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and
never store or leave a sander without totally
emptying its dust bag. Also follow the
recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.
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