Craftsman 315.115080, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... follow aH Safety RuUes and Operating hstructions before first use of this product Customer HeUp Line 1 800 932 3188 oSafety o Features oOperation oMaintenance o Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Bevedy Rd Hoffman Estates RL60179 USA Visit the Craftsman Web page www sears com craftsman 983000 047 8 02 US ...

Page 2: ...gn of this angle grinder making it easy to maintain and operate _ CAUTmON Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new angle grinder Pay close attention to the Rubs for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your angle grinder properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Look for this symbol to point out important sa...

Page 3: ...ntain Jong hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before pJugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tooJ on A wrench or a key that i...

Page 4: ...or warped do not install it Do not overtighten the clamp nut on the grinding wheek Excessive tightening carl cause the wheel to crack during operation l_ake sure that the guard is in good condition and securely installed before operating grinder Do not cJamp the grinder in a vise or use as a fixed grinder Never turn on the grinder with the grinding wheel or any rotating parts touching the workpiec...

Page 5: ...ule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire 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 A wire gage size A W G of at Jeast 1 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or Jess in Jength A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The small...

Page 6: ...n to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANmNG DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always f...

Page 7: ...cted and satisfactorily operated grinder PACKING LiST Angb Grinder with Guard Grinding Wheel 1 Side Handle Wrench Operator s Manual _ WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury Before attempting to use your grinder familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety require...

Page 8: ...tor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply TRIGGER SWITCH Your grinder has a conveniently located trigger switch LOCK ON BUTTON Your grinder also contains a lock on feature that allows you to lock the grinder on when you operate it continuously for extended periods of time GUARD A protective guard is provided on your grinder It deflect...

Page 9: ...rry out a no load revolution test of approximately one minute with the grinding wheel facing a safe direction i e away from people or objects Follow these directions when installing accessory wheels Unplug your grinder WARNING Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental starting causing serious injury NOTE Your grinder is shipped with the disc flange and clamp nut attached to the spi...

Page 10: ... diameter portion of the champ nut into the hoHein the wheeHand finger tighten See Figure 3b Depress the spindHe Hockbutton and rotate the wheeH cHockwise unfiHthe spindHe Hocksin position Tighten the champ nut secureHy with the wrench provided Do not overfighten _ CLAMPNUTPLACED INCORRECTLY CLAMPNUT TO PLACEDCORRECTLY TIGNTE_ LoToOEN__ FLAP D SC DiSC FLANGE Fig 3b 10 ...

Page 11: ...cause sparks and loose particles thrown from the grinding wheel would be directed toward the operator Always place the guard in the correct location as shown Follow these directions when adjusting the guard Unplug your grinder _ WARNING Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental starting causing serious Loosen the clamp screw until you can remove the guard from the bearing cap Rotat...

Page 12: ... switch To stop grindet_ Release the trigger switch LOCKING ON See Figure 7 Your grinder has a lock on feature that is convenient when you operate the grinder continuously for extended periods of time Follow these directions when locking on To lock on Depress the trigger switch push in the lock on button located on the side of the handle then while holding the lock on button in release the trigger...

Page 13: ... steady consistent pace Movethegrinder backand forthorupanddown overtheworkarea Keepthe grindermoving sothatanexcessive amount of materiaU isnotremoved fromonearea Rf thegrinder isheldinonespottoolong it willgougeandcut grooves intheworkpiece Ifthegrinder is heldattoo sharpanangle itwillalsogougetheworkpiece because ofconcentration ofpressure ona smallarea Usejustenough pressure tokeepthegrinder f...

Page 14: ...e the guard it may also be necessary for you to replace it Follow these directions when replacing the guard Unplug your grinder A WARNING Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental starting causing serious Depress spindle lock button and rotate clamp nut until spindle locks Loosen and remove clamp nut from spindle using the wrench provided Remove grinding wheel and disc flange Loose...

Page 15: ...indicated bytheietters WAonthecord s jacket Beforeusing anextension cord inspect it forboseor exposed wiresandcutorworninsulafion CAUTmON Keepthecordawayfromthework areaandposition thecordsothatitwHH notbe caught onmateriais orotherobjects during grinding WARNING Check extension cordsbefore each use Ifdamaged replace immediately Never use toolwitha damaged cordsincetouching the damaged areacouldca...

Page 16: ...The assembJy sSown represents an important part of the Double lnsuJated System To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the System service shouJd be performed by your near est Sears Repair Center Contact your nearest Sears Retail Store for Service Center information 16 ...

Page 17: ...rdering repair parts J SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING iNSTRUCTiONS PARTS LiST Key Part No Number Description Quantity 1 6917311 Data Plate 1 2 6832535 Side Handle 1 3 6922279 Logo Plate 1 4 9020516 Clamp Screw MS X 16 1 5 6020249 Guard 1 6 6940622 Disc Flange 1 7 6681953 Grinding Wheel 1 8 6940693 Clamp Nut 1 9 6241770 Wrench 1 983000 047 Operator s Manual 1 Standard Hardware item o May Be Purch...

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