Page 1: ... future reference _ WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman Web page www sears com craftsman COUS 983000 172 3 04 ...
Page 2: ...for making the use of this tool more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this belt sander making it easy to maintain and operate _ WARNING Do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Pay close attention to the safety rules including Dangers Warnings and Cautions If...
Page 3: ...nger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use saf...
Page 4: ...may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury Do not abuse cord Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the recep tacle Keep cord away from heat oil and sharp edges Following this rule will reduce the risk of ele...
Page 5: ... safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if ...
Page 6: ...lectric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of po...
Page 7: ... Grit Sanding Belt 1 Dust Collection Bag Operator s Manual _IL WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate your tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury _ WARNING The belt sander should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments cleaning performing maintenance or when the tool is not in use Dis...
Page 8: ...VER The tension release lever aids in quick and easy belt changes TRACKING KNOB The tracking knob allows you to easily adjust the belt tracking DUST COLLECTION BAG The dust collection bag attaches to the sander and keeps dust to a minimum ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of the sander provides for easy handling It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at di...
Page 9: ...DUST COLLECTION BAG REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE TENSION RELEASELEVER SANDINGBELT VARIABLESPEED ADJUSTMENT DIAL LOCK ON BUTTON TRACKING TRIGGER SWITCH BLOWER EXHAUSTHOLE Fig 1 9 ...
Page 10: ...ess actions for even a fraction of a second can result in serious personal injury USING SANDING BELTS TO INSTALL CHANGE SANDING BELTS See Figures 2 3 and 4 Follow these steps to install or change sanding belts Unplug the sander _ WARNING Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting Position the sander on its side with the cord on the left _WARNING Keep hands...
Page 11: ...acking adjustments _ CAUTION If the sanding belt wears excessively on the inner edge it is probably adjusted too far inward and is rubbing against internal parts If this is the case readjust the tracking knob Start the sander and fine adjust the tracking knob until the belt stabilizes _WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the rear roller and spring meachanism is dangerous Any part of the body c...
Page 12: ... collection bag Note Periodically you should turn the dust bag inside out and thoroughly clean it TURNING ON OFF THE SANDER See Figure 8 Follow 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 TRIGGER SWITCH Fig 7 TO EMPTY THE DUST COLLECTION BAG For more efficient operation empty the dust collection b...
Page 13: ...ress the trigger switch OPERATING THE SANDER See Figure 9 Follow these steps to operate the sander Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander _ WARNING Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury Turn the sander on and let the motor reach its maximum speed before placing the sander on the work surface Lower the sander to the work surface with a slight forward...
Page 14: ...act with the moving sanding belt resulting in possible serious injury Fig 10 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 Ifyou properly adjust the belt tracking the sanding belt wilt return to its normal and correct position on the drive roller and front roller SETTING THE BELT S...
Page 15: ...t any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bear...
Page 16: ... assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system service should be performed by your nearest Sears repair center Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information 16 ...
Page 17: ...27002 7 590546001 8 511973001 9 660106002 10 680335009 11 680335011 12 680335010 13 690725001 14 300898002 983000 172 PARTS LIST Description Qty Logo Plate 1 Sanding Belt 1 Data Plate 1 Dust Collection Bag 1 Wear Plate 1 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd STD510805 5 Belt Cover 1 Belt 1 Lock Nut 1 Washer 1 Washer 1 Washer 1 Compression Spring 1 Tracking Knob Assembly 1 Operator s Manual 1 Standard Hardwar...
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