Craftsman CMEW213 - Operation; Handy Hints; Maintenance

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ENGLISH
Accessories
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
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 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.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
MATERIAL BELT GRIT
Solid Wood 80
Veneer 150
Chipboard 60/80
Plastics 100
Steel 80 (remove dust bag)
Paint Removal 40/60
Balsa Wood 100
Acrylic 100 40/60 100
OPERATION
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
On/Off Switch and Lock-On Button (Fig. I)
To start your belt sander, depress the on/off switch
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as
shown in FigureI. To stop your belt sander release the on/
off switch. For continuous operation, depress the on/off
switch then depress the lock-on button 
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and release
the on/off switch. To stop your belt sander, depress the
on/off switch to release the lock-on button. Release the
on/offswitch.
5
6
Fig. I
Proper Hand Position (Fig. J)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
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and one hand on the three position handle 
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.
Fig. J
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Versatrack™ (Fig. K)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, do not use a damaged Versatrack™ peg hook
or Versatrack™ Trackwall. A damaged Versatrack™
peg hook or Versatrack™ Trackwall will not support
the weight of the tool.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend
objects from the peg hook. ONLY suspend tool on the
Versatrack™ Trackwall using the peg hook.
Handy Hints
• 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.
• Always hold your belt sander with two hands.
• Use the correct grit sanding belt for your application.
The following is a suggested list of belt grits to use with
different materials.
Versatrack Variables
1ST_Figure 1ST_Callout 2ND_Callout
K 13 14