Craftsman 11177 Operation Manual - Page 11

DUSTLESS SANDING See Figure 5 - 6. ,_ WARNING: Do not use the dust bag when sanding metal. Using the dust bag when sanding metal creates a fire hazard, which could damage the tool and lead to serious personal injury. The dust bag provides a dust collection system for the sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes in the sandpaper and cushion and collects in the dust bag during sanding operation. For more efficient operation, empty dust bag when half full. DUSTLESS SANDING See Figure 5, The dust bag assembly provides a dust collection system for the sander. It can be installed by slipping the bag over the dust exhaust with a twisting motion. To remove, pull dust bag from dust exhaust. TO CONNECT VACUUM HOSE See Figure 6. When sanding for an extended period of time, you can easily attach the dust exhaust of the sander to a vacuum. To attach: [] Unplug the sander. [] Remove dust bag from sander. [] Attach vacuum hose to dust exhaust. NOTE: Vacuum hose fits inside dust exhaust. [] Connect sander and vacuum to power supply. _IL CAUTION: Be careful not to let your hand completely cover the air vents. AIR VENTS DUST BAG DUST EXHAUST Fig. 5 Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the sanding disc to collect in the dust bag during sanding operation. NOTE: For more efficient operation, empty dust bag when no more than half full. This will permit the air to flow through the bag better. _, WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite in the sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire, always empty the dust bag frequently while sanding. Never store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust bag (see Cleaning Dust Bag Assembly in the Maintenance section of this manual). Also follow the recommendations of the coatings manufacturers. 1-1/4 in. VACUUM HOSE DUSTEXHAUST 11 Fig. 6