Do not use damaged, frayed or
deteriorated air hoses and fit-
tings.
Be sure all hoses and fittings
are the correct size and are
tightly secured. See Figure 4,
on page 6, for a typical piping
arrangement.
Always use clean, dry air at
90 psig maximum air pressure.
Dust, corrosive fumes and/or
excessive moisture can ruin the
motor of an air tool.
Do not lubricate tools with flam-
mable or volatile liquids such as
kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
Do not remove any labels.
Replace any damaged label.
USING THE TOOL
Always wear eye protection
when operating or performing
maintenance on this tool.
Always wear hearing protection
when operating this tool.
Keep hands, loose clothing and
long hair away from rotating
end of tool.
Anticipate and be alert for sud-
den changes in motion during
start–up and operation of any
power tool.
Keep body stance balanced
and firm. Do not overreach
when operating this tool. High
reaction torques can occur at or
below the recommended air
pressure.
Tool shaft may continue to ro-
tate briefly after throttle is re-
leased.
Air powered tools can vibrate in
use. Vibration, repetitive mo-
tions or uncomfortable positions
may be harmful to your hands
and arms. Stop using any tool if
discomfort, tingling feeling or
pain occurs. Seek medical ad-
vice before resuming use.
Use accessories recommended
by Craftsman.
This tool is not designed for
working in explosive atmo-
spheres.
This tool is not insulated against
electric shock.
Every 160 hours of tool opera-
tion, remove sanding pad from
spindle and inject 1 or 2 strokes
of multi–purpose bearing
grease through the end of the
spindle to lubricate the needle
bearing in the counter–balance.
Rotate Knob on the Air Regula-
tor (7) to adjust air flow.
(Figure 2)
Standard Equipment
(Figure 1)
This Random Orbital Sander
comes with the Muffler (2) and
Plug (4) installed. Before using
optional equipment, one or all of
these parts must be removed.
See Figure 1 and instructions
below .
Optional Equipment
(Figures 1, 2 and 3)
For Use With Central Vacuum:
1.Remove the Muffler (2) and
Plug (4).
2.Install the Eductor Assembly
(5). Insert the tapered section
of the Eductor Assembly into the
Housing (1) while aligning the
threaded section with the
Housing. Using a wrench on
the flats, tighten the threaded
section securely. The tabs will
snap into slots in the Housing.
5
Figure 1