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Model No. 
172.417740 

Owner's Manual

8 Amp
Angle Grinder

®

CAUTION: 

Read, understand and follow 

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions 
in this manual before using this product. 

 

 

Sears Brands Management Corporation, 
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.craftsman.com

Double

Insulated

3025736

• WARRANTY
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
• ESPAÑOL

Summary of Contents for 172.417740

Page 1: ...tand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www craftsman com Double Insulated 3025736 WARRANTY SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST ESPAÑOL ...

Page 2: ... instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed Each message is preceded by the word NOTE as in the example below NOTE Equipment and or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed WARNING To ensure safety and reliability all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician WARNING The operation of any power tools can r...

Page 3: ...hange the plug in any way Cover of Grounded Outlet Box WARNING Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug from the outlet 1 Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 2 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it ...

Page 4: ...on using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS Safety Warnings Common for Grinding Operations 1 This power tool is intended to function as a grinding tool Read all safety warnings instructions illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool Failure to follow all instructions listed bel...

Page 5: ... Discs for which the grinder was not designed for cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe 2 The grinding surface of center depressed discs must be mounted below the plane of the guard lip An improperly mounted disc that projects through the plane of the guard lip cannot be adequately protected 3 The guard must be securely attached to the grinder and positioned for maximum safety so the least a...

Page 6: ...n NOTE Always refer back to these PARTS LIST numbers for product call outs and operation reference 14 1 4 5 2 12 3 OPERATION INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Spanner Anti Vibration Auxiliary Handle Grinding Disc Guard 2 Grinding Discs Open Guard Clamping Lever Closed Guard Clamping Lever Insert and Turn Counterclockwise Fig 2A Working Position Example Working Position Example Fig 2B Fig 2C 5 5 5 Projection Op...

Page 7: ...G AUXILIARY HANDLE SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Fig 5 Clean the grinder spindle and all parts to be mounted WARNING Actuate the spindle lock button only when the grinder spindle is at a stand still Spindle Lock Button Fig 5 INSTALLING THE DISCS See Figures 6A 6B 6C Clean the spindle disc and inner and outer flange before installing disc The spindle must be locked into stationary position by means of th...

Page 8: ...tronic circuit inside your angle grinder maintains a nearly constant speed even when your angle grinder is under load 14 OPERATION cont OPERATION cont Fig 7 B A C MATERIAL Grinding ferrous metals stone brick etc Grinding or sanding non ferrous metals light grinding work Polishing light sanding work SPEED SETTING 5 6 3 5 1 3 Dial Table 1 Hold your angle grinder with one hand on the main handle and ...

Page 9: ... and forth over the workpiece 4 Always ensure the workpiece is firmly held or clamped to prevent movement CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT A noticeable decrease in tool power or on off switch problems may indicate the need to replace the carbon brushes in the tool Take the tool to a qualified service dealer to have the brushes replaced with identical parts There are no user serviceable parts in your power...

Page 10: ...8 PGA115SU1 39 PGA115SU1 40 PGA115SU1 41 PGA115SU1 42 PGA115SU1 43 PGA115SU1 44 PGA115SU1 45 PGA115SU1 47 PGA115SU1 48 PGA115SU1 49 PGA115SU1 50 PGA115SU1 51 PGA115SU1 52 PGA115SU1 53 PGA115SU1 54 PGA115SU1 55 PGA115SU1 56 PGA115SU1 57 Spanner Outer Flange Grinding Disc Inner Flange Grinding Disc Guard Output Spindle Semicircular Key Dustproof Cover II Screw Spring Washer Bearing Cover O Ring Wool...

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