Craftsman 21500 Operation Manual - Page 3
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SAFETY ASSEMBLY • Turn machine off if it jams. • Support workpiece with work table. CAUTION: Think safety! Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when tool is being used. WARNING: Do not attempt to operate tool until it is completely assembled according to the instructions. UNPACKING Refer to Figure 1. Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a claim must be filled with carrier. Check for completeness. Immediately report missing parts to dealer. The sander comes assembled as one unit. Additional parts should be located and accounted for before assembling. A Table Inserts (6 1″, 1½″, 2″ and 3″) B Spindle Knob C Drum Washers (5), (¾″, 1″, 1½″, 2″ and 3″) D Spindle Drums (5), (¾″, 1″, 1½″, 2″ and 3″) E Abrasive Sleeves (6 1″, 1½″, 2″ and 3″) D E A B C Figure 1 - Unpacking Sander ASSEMBLY Refer to Figures 2 - 5. CAUTION: Do not attempt assembly if parts are missing. Use this manual to order replacement parts. WARNING: Do not operate machine until completely assembled. Do not operate machine until you have completely read and understood this manual. MOUNT SANDER Refer to Figure 2. Choose a suitable location to mount the sander. The sander must be installed in a place with ample lighting and correct power supply. To install sander: • The sander must be bolted to a firm, level surface. • Make sure there is plenty of room for moving the work- piece. There must be enough room that neither operators nor bystanders will have to stand in line with the wood while using the tool. • Sander can be installed on a workbench or a tool stand (see Recommended Accessories, page 9) using bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. • Figure 2 shows the base dimensions and mounting holes. 22½″ 13¾″ 5/16″ Diameter 11″ 16½″ Figure 2 - Base Dimension and Mounting Holes ATTACH ABRASIVE SLEEVES Refer to Figures 3 and 4, pages 3 and 4. TO ATTACH ½″ ABRASIVE SLEEVE: • Place the ½″ table insert over spindle and onto the table. The top side of the insert has directional arrows stamped into the insert. • Slide sleeve over the spindle. • Secure sleeve in position with knob. NOTE: Knob has left hand thread - turn counterclockwise to tighten, clockwise to loosen. Knob must seat on sleeve securely so that sleeve will not spin loose on spindle. Knob Sleeve Figure 3 - Attaching the ½″ Sleeve Direction Arrow on Insert TO ATTACH ¾″ - 3″ ABRASIVE SLEEVES: Example: 2″ • Place the 2″ table insert over spindle and onto the table. The top side of the insert has directional arrows stamped into the insert. • Slide 2″ sleeve over the 2″ drum. • Slide drum with sleeve onto spindle. Place 2″ drum washer on drum and secure drum in position with knob. Knob and washer must hold drum firmly so that it does not spin loose on spindle. 3