Craftsman 172.276700, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...l Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 See the full line of Craftsman products at craftsman com Intertek 3025736 Double Insulated WARRANTY SAFETY UNPACKING DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE 6 28 12 ...

Page 2: ...l or workmanship With proof of purchase a defective product will be replaced free of charge For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement visit the web site www craftsman com This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCT...

Page 3: ...d personal injury _ WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury _ CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Damage Prevention and Information Messages These inform the user of importan...

Page 4: ...e tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries 3 Prevent unintentional startin...

Page 5: ...the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools 6 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 7 Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool taking...

Page 6: ...r tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a Ground Fault Circuit Interupter GFCI protected supply Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock EXTENSION CORDS USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a c rop in line voltag...

Page 7: ...s agent in order to avoid s safety hazard SAFETY RULES FOR POWER SANDERS 1 HOLD TOOL by insulated gripping surfaces when sanding where tool may contact hidden wiring such as walls floors or its own power cord Contact with a live wire will make exposed metals parts of the tool live and shock the operator 2 INSPECT FOR AND REMOVE all nails screws staples or any embedded pieces of metal from surface ...

Page 8: ...pproved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure Direct particles away from face and body z_ WARNING Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings polyurethane linseed oil etc can self ignite in sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire To reduce risk empty dust bag frequently and strictly follow sander manual and coating manufacturer s instructions z_ CAUTION When working...

Page 9: ...N I _ WARNING BE SURE to read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury 1 Harmful toxic dusts will arise from sanding e g lead painted surfaces woods and metals Contact with or inhalation of these dusts can endanger the health of operator and bystanders Always use eye glasses and dust mask 2 Hear...

Page 10: ...ould NEVER be connected tothe power source when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or removing sandpaper cleaning or when itisnot inuse Disconnecting the sander will prevent accidental starting which could cause serious personal injury 1 Remove the sander from the storage carry case and inspect it carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping 2 ...

Page 11: ... Palm Grip Handle with Molded in Comfort Grip for maximum balance control gripping comfort and reduced operator fatigue 5 Precision tuned counterbalanced system reduces vibration for smooth operation and less operator fatigue 6 On Off rocker is conveniently located for easy control Sealed to keep out dust for long life 7 Heavy Duty Wire Form Sandpaper Clamps provides secure paper retention and qui...

Page 12: ... Handle Dust Bag Assembly Lpter with dual dust ports Sandpaper Platen Cushion No load Speed Rating Input Orbit Diameter Paper Size Paper Type 14000 OPM Orbits per Minute 120 Volts 60 Hz AC 2 4 Amps 1 16 in 1 4 sheet Non Adhesive Sandpaper 12 ...

Page 13: ...per The non adhesive sandpaper clamps to the front and back of the platen and cushion This sander has a dust collection system that collects dust from the work surface through holes located in the platen and cushion on the bottom of the sander A paper punch template is included for accurately punching holes into the 1 4 sheet sandpaper NOTE Holes must be punched into the paper for the dust collect...

Page 14: ...back of the sander that hold the paper in position on the cushion see Fig 3a 5 Remove old paper 6 Insert front end of a new sheet of paper approximately 1 2 inch under the front paper clamp see Fig 3b 7 Lift up on the lever that controls the front paper clamp and lock it back into the slot on the platen This will securely clamp the paper to the front of the sander s cushion 8 Smooth out the sheet ...

Page 15: ...ten I NOTE Punching holes properly is a necessary step for the dust collection system to operate properly J Fig 4 f DUST BAG DUST COLLECTION Z_ WARNING Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings polyurethane linseed oil etc can self ignite in sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire To reduce risk empty dust bag frequently and strictly follow sander manual and coating manufacturer s i...

Page 16: ...ve bag from vac adapter see Fig 5a 5b Exhaust Hole Dual Dust Ports _ I _ Fig 5a Fig 5b _ _ _ _ _X _ Countercbckwise __for OFF DustBag z _ f _J Dust Bag VacAdapter _ _ _ A h for ON _ _ _ _ VacAdapter with Dual Dust Ports 4 Empty bag by shaking aggressively until completely empty Wipe dust and debris from the vac adapter 5 Reattach the bag assembly back onto the vac adapter and reattach back onto th...

Page 17: ...personal injury 2 Remove dust bag assembly from the vac adapter see page 16 Fig 5a and 5b 3 Connect vac adapter with dual dust ports to dust exhaust hole of sander see Fig 6 4 Attach either a 11 4 or 21 2 in vac hose onto the vac adapter s dual dust ports see Fig 6a and 6b Fig 6 ig 6a 5 Connect hose to wet dry vac Turn vac on while operating sander Z_ WARNING When sander is not connected to vacuum...

Page 18: ... turn sander off push side of switch with the APPLICATIONS Only use your sander for the applications listed below Sanding wood surfaces with various grits of sandpaper Removing rust from steel surfaces with special sandpaper z_ WARNING Due to the danger of fire DO NOT use your sander to sand magnesium surfaces DO NOT use for wet sanding _WARN NG ALWAYS clamp the workpiece An unsecured workpiece co...

Page 19: ...sh or resin on wood may soften from the heat of the friction and cause the sandpaper to load up faster 3 Inspect sandpaper frequently and change paper when grit is worn and not able to perform properly 4 DO NOT sand in one spot for too long a time because the sander s rapid action may remove too much material and make the surface uneven SELECTING THE RIGHT SANDPAPER Selecting the correct grit and ...

Page 20: ... and sanding area Hair could be drawn into sander causing serious injury l z_ WARNING Empty dust bag before storage to help prevent possible fire hazard especially when resin coating or linseed oil finishes have been sanded l OTE Empty dust bag frequently when sanding so dust collection system works properly ORBITAL MOTION Fig 9 As shown in Figure 9 the orbit of the sander is 1 16 in in diameter s...

Page 21: ...ander will allow you to flush sand corners You can use the front and sides of your sander for flush sanding DO NOT use the rear of the sander for flush sanding ALWAYS remove the sander from the workpiece before turning it off Fig 10 ...

Page 22: ...er tool operations or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also J wear a dust mask ROUTINE MAINTENANCE _ WARNING DO NOT at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Periodic maintenance allows for long life and trouble free operatio...

Page 23: ...itioned so that you can put them back in position correctly 5 Check the ends of the carbon brushes see Fig 1 lb for wear If either brush has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining replace both DO NOT REPLACE ONE SIDE WITHOUT REPLACING THE OTHER 6 To replace assemblies disconnect the red wire lead terminals from the assemblies see Fig 11 c attach new assemblies to the lead terminals and place ...

Page 24: ...tsman outlets offer a selection of Craftsman Professional Random Orbit Sander accessories designed for all your sanding applications 1 4 Sheet Sandpaper in Very Fine Fine Medium and Coarse Grit available in non adhesive Visit your local Sears store or other Craftsman outlets or shop sears com craftsman for all of the accessories for your random orbital sander 24 ...

Page 25: ...eet Pad Sander _ MODEL NUMBER 172 276700 The modelnumberwill be found onthe nameplate of the Sheet PadSander Always mentionthe modelnumberwhenordering parts for your tool To order parts call 1 800 469 4663 i ...

Page 26: ...roof ring 1 Soleplate 1 25 2PPS07Q0003000A 00 Left housing 1 Ball bearinq 6001 1 26 2PPS07Q0001000A 00 Brand label 1 Airproof ring 1 27 2PPS07Q0006000A 00 Top cover 1 Screw M3 Sx6 2 1 04 2PPS07Q1000000A 00 Stator asm 1 Compression bloc 2 28 2PES04Q3001000A 00 Bracket 1 Clamp 2 29 20TA9500081000A 00 Stator 1 Wire cap 2 30 200W4000052000A 00 Screw M4 2x55 2 Rubber pin 1 31 2PES02A0002000A 00 Switch ...

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