Operator’s Manual 3.0 Amp / 5-in. Diameter Random Orbital Sander Model No. 172.276750 Double Insulated 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 See the full line of Craftsman® products at craftsman.
SAFETY SYMBOLS TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty……………………………...................................……………...Page Safety Symbols……………………………...................................……... Page Safety Instructions…………………………...................................……..Pages Unpacking ………………………………..................................……........Page Description............................................................................................Pages Assembly..............................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term power tool in the warnings refers to your electric (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ! WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug from the outlet. 2. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. ! WARNING: Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. 3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ! WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
UNPACKING cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. PARTS LIST (Fig. 1) ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. After long working periods external metal parts and accessories could be hot. If possible, ensure the work-piece is firmly clamped to prevent movement. Your sander is a hand held tool, do not clamp your sander. Before sanding, check the area is free of nails, screws, etc. Never stop the sander by applying a force to the base plate.
ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION cont. This Random Orbit Sander has the following features cont.: 6. On/Off rocker switch is conveniently located for easy control. Sealed to keep out dust for long life. 7. Hook and Loop Backing Pad for easy attachment of hook and loop type sanding discs with pre-punched holes. 8. High impact-resistant housing helps protect tool from damage and reduces weight. 9.
ASSEMBLY cont. ASSEMBLY cont. TO REMOVE AND EMPTY DUST BAG (See Fig. 4 and 4a) 1. Unplug the sander. ! WARNING: Failure to unplug the sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. 2. Locate (2) tab connectors on either side of vac adapter/dust bag assembly and squeeze. Pull assembly straight back and off of dust exhaust hole (see Fig. 4). 3.
ASSEMBLY cont. OPERATION cont. ATTACHING VAC HOSE TO THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM cont. NOTE: A standard 11/4-in. vac hose connection fits inside the smaller diameter hole inside the dust exhaust, while a standard 21/2-in. vac hose connection fits inside the larger hole of the dust exhaust. ! WARNING: When sander is not connected to vacuum, always install dust bag back on sander.
OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. USING YOUR SANDER cont. ! CAUTION: To ensure proper brake operation after extended use, periodically check its operation by removing the sanding disc and running the sander without load (off the workpiece). The backing pad should not take longer than 6 seconds to stop. If it takes longer than 6 seconds to stop, then brake should be replaced. NOTE: The brake is available and can be purchased at the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. SANDING TIPS 1.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE cont. ! WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance and adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified service technician. ! WARNING: For your safety, ALWAYS turn off switch and unplug sander from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
! WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories that are not recommended for this tool might be dangerous and could result in serious injury. PARTS LIST MODEL NUMBER 172.276750 172.27675 5-in. Dia. Random Orbital Sander Sears and other Craftsman® outlets offer a selection of Craftsman Professional Random Orbit Sander accessories designed for all your sanding applications. 5-inch, 8 Hole, Hook and Loop Sanding Discs come in very fine, fine, medium and coarse grit.
24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 101 9 10 11 12 13 102 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Item No. Brush holder ssembly Carbon brush Power cord Speed adjustment knob Variable speed board Inner wire Left wind baffle Brand label Rotor Bearing sleeve Ball bearing 607-2z-p63 Dust proof ring Armature Fan Bracket seat Bracket Ball bearing 6202 Bracket Screw washer assembly M4x20 Washer Screw M4x16 Brake ring Part Description 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 Qty. MODEL NUMBER 172.
