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Variable‑Speed Dial (Fig. M)
Your tool comes equipped with 5 variable speed settings.
The speed increases as the wheel is turned from a low speed
setting of 1 to a high speed setting of 5.
To operate the tool, select the speed setting you wish with
the variable speed dial
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the trigger
as shown in Figure L. The speed setting can be
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adjusted either with the tool ON or OFF.
Be sure to select the proper speed for your sanding
operation. If in doubt about the proper speed for your
operation, test the performance at low speed settings and
gradually increase until a comfortable speed is found.
Helpful Hints
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Always start your belt sander before it is in contact with
the workpiece and do not switch it off until after it has
been lifted from the workpiece.
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Always hold your belt sander with two hands.
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Use the correct grit sanding belt for your application.
The following is a suggested list of belt grits to use with
different materials.
MATERiAl
BElT gRiT
Solid Wood
80
Veneer
150
Chipboard
60/80
Plastics
100
Steel
80 (do not use dust bag or vacuum as sparks could
ignite flammable particles in bag or vacuum)
Paint Removal
40/60
Balsa Wood
100
Acrylic
100 40/60 100
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your CRAFTSMAN power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this product
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used
with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your product are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN. Call 1‑888‑331‑4569.
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, shown in Figure M, and depress
VersaTrack™ (Fig. N)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, do not use a damaged VersaTrack™ hang hook
or VersaTrack™ Trackwall. A damaged VersaTrack™
hang hook or VersaTrack™ Trackwall will not support
the weight of the tool.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ensure the screw holding the VersaTrack™ hang
hook is securely tightened.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend
objects from the hang hook. ONLY suspend tool on the
VersaTrack™ Trackwall using the hang hook.
WARNING: The Versatrack™ integral hang hook is not
a belt hook.
WARNING: Ensure that the tool weight does not
exceed the maximum rated weight of 20 lb (9 kg) for
the selected VersaTrack™ hook.
WARNING: When hanging objects on a VersaTrack™
Trackwall rail, adequately space the tools in order to
not exceed 75 lb (35 kg) per linear foot.
iMPORTAnT: When attaching the VersaTrack™ hang
hook, use only the screw that is provided. Be sure to
securely tighten the screw. VersaTrack™ accessories
mount compatible tools securely to the VersaTrack™
Trackwall system.
1. Turn the tool off, remove the battery pack
and accessories.
CAUTION: Any product with exposed cutting teeth
must have them covered securely if it is to be on
the VersaTrack™ Trackwall.
2. Attach the hang hook
a. Place the VersaTrack™ hang hook onto the mounting
location
at the base of the tool.
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b. Use a screwdriver to secure the hang hook with the
provided screw
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for this.
nOTE: VersaTrack™ accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN. Call 1‑888‑331‑4569.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
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on the tool.
. Do not use any other screw