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Diameter Random Orbital Sander Model No. 172.27675 CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in . Visit our Craftsman ®website: www.sears.com/craftsman c(@o+ 3025736 Certified to CAN/CSAC22.2 No.745-1,745-2-4 Conforms to UL STD 745-1,745-2-4 Double Insulated • WARRANTY • SAFETY • UNPACKING • DESCRIPTION • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Operator's Manual 3.0 Amp/5-in this manual before using this product.
Diameter Random Orbital Sander Model No. 172.27675 CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in . Visit our Craftsman ®website: www.sears.com/craftsman c(@o+ 3025736 Certified to CAN/CSAC22.2 No.745-1,745-2-4 Conforms to UL STD 745-1,745-2-4 Double Insulated • WARRANTY • SAFETY • UNPACKING • DESCRIPTION • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Operator's Manual 3.0 Amp/5-in this manual before using this product.
Operation Manual
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... the operator. 2. The weight of control. SERVICE SAFETY 1. SAFETY RULES FOR POWER SANDERS 1. INSPECT FOR AND REMOVE all nails, screws, staples or any embedded pieces of electric shock or injury... any one place for wet sanding or liquid polishing. V Volts A Hz W rain Amps Hertz Watts Minutes _., ...no RPM SPM OPM Z Alternating current Direct current No-load speed Class... II construction, Double Insulated Revolutionsper minute Strokes per minute Orbits per minute Indicates danger, warning or caution. or should break, bend, or fail in...
... the operator. 2. The weight of control. SERVICE SAFETY 1. SAFETY RULES FOR POWER SANDERS 1. INSPECT FOR AND REMOVE all nails, screws, staples or any embedded pieces of electric shock or injury... any one place for wet sanding or liquid polishing. V Volts A Hz W rain Amps Hertz Watts Minutes _., ...no RPM SPM OPM Z Alternating current Direct current No-load speed Class... II construction, Double Insulated Revolutionsper minute Strokes per minute Orbits per minute Indicates danger, warning or caution. or should break, bend, or fail in...
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... other reproductive harm. SANDING PAINTS SANDING LEAD BASED PAINT is to get into your sander to filter out microscopic particles. To reduce risk, empty dust bag frequently and strictly follow sander manual and coating manufacturer's instructions. /_ CAUTION: When working on the skin may cause... serious and permanent respiratory or other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium, from these chemicals: • Work in sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. Do not use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for wet sanding. The greatest danger...
... other reproductive harm. SANDING PAINTS SANDING LEAD BASED PAINT is to get into your sander to filter out microscopic particles. To reduce risk, empty dust bag frequently and strictly follow sander manual and coating manufacturer's instructions. /_ CAUTION: When working on the skin may cause... serious and permanent respiratory or other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium, from these chemicals: • Work in sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. Do not use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for wet sanding. The greatest danger...
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...at a Sears Service center. 8. ALWAYS check the tool for . 3. A guard or other part that is a dust bag assembly, with your sander is damaged should be carefully checked to instruct others who may affect the tool's operation. Included with vac adapter. 4. 2 discs of the parts are... power tool should be properly repaired or replaced at your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to the power source when you are damaged or missing (refer to PAFr]-s LIST below), return the sander to your nearest Sears Service Center. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts...
...at a Sears Service center. 8. ALWAYS check the tool for . 3. A guard or other part that is a dust bag assembly, with your sander is damaged should be carefully checked to instruct others who may affect the tool's operation. Included with vac adapter. 4. 2 discs of the parts are... power tool should be properly repaired or replaced at your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to the power source when you are damaged or missing (refer to PAFr]-s LIST below), return the sander to your nearest Sears Service Center. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts...
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I Your Professional 5" Random Orbit Sander has a precision-built electric motor and it should be connected to provide a swirl free finish. 4. If the sander does not operate when plugged into correct 120-volt, 60-Hz AC ONLY outlet, check the power supply. Powerful 3.0 amp motor provides the torque, power and...Handle with the correct speed and sandpaper grit to 12,000 OPM orbits per minute (no adapter needed). Dust Bag Assembly 3. Match with Molded-in Comfort Grip for smooth operation and less operator fatigue. 11 27675 2/11/08 Q_ PARTS LIST (Fig. 1) 1. Variable speed...
I Your Professional 5" Random Orbit Sander has a precision-built electric motor and it should be connected to provide a swirl free finish. 4. If the sander does not operate when plugged into correct 120-volt, 60-Hz AC ONLY outlet, check the power supply. Powerful 3.0 amp motor provides the torque, power and...Handle with the correct speed and sandpaper grit to 12,000 OPM orbits per minute (no adapter needed). Dust Bag Assembly 3. Match with Molded-in Comfort Grip for smooth operation and less operator fatigue. 11 27675 2/11/08 Q_ PARTS LIST (Fig. 1) 1. Variable speed...
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... Dual Dust Ports Dust Bag Assembly Hook: and Loop Backing Pad No-load Speed Rating Input Orbit Diameter Sanding Disc Size Paper Type 5000-12000 OPM (orbits per minute) variable speed 120 Volts, 60 Hz AC 3.0 Amps 1/16-in. 5-in. Hook and Loop Backing Pad for smooth operation and long life. Fig 2 Comfort..., or attach a 11/4or 21/2-inch vac hose and wet / dry vac (sold separately) for easy control. Helps keep out dust for long life. 7. This Random Orbit Sander has the following features cont.: 6. On/Off rocker switch is conveniently located for dust collection.
... Dual Dust Ports Dust Bag Assembly Hook: and Loop Backing Pad No-load Speed Rating Input Orbit Diameter Sanding Disc Size Paper Type 5000-12000 OPM (orbits per minute) variable speed 120 Volts, 60 Hz AC 3.0 Amps 1/16-in. 5-in. Hook and Loop Backing Pad for smooth operation and long life. Fig 2 Comfort..., or attach a 11/4or 21/2-inch vac hose and wet / dry vac (sold separately) for easy control. Helps keep out dust for long life. 7. This Random Orbit Sander has the following features cont.: 6. On/Off rocker switch is conveniently located for dust collection.
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...the Fig 3 Backing Pad Hook and Loop Sanding Disc with holes in the backing pad in order for the dust collection feature of the sander to reattach the dust bag assembly before installing. INSTALLING THE SANDPAPER (See Figs. 3) ALWAYS inspect the sandpaper before beginning sanding operation (see... in sanding disc must line up with Pre-Punched Holes 13 27675 2/11/08 Press the sanding disc against the backing pad as firmly as possible. II 2. Z_ WARNING: Your sander should NEVER be ('onnected to unplug the sander could result in accidental starting , that could cause serious personal ...
...the Fig 3 Backing Pad Hook and Loop Sanding Disc with holes in the backing pad in order for the dust collection feature of the sander to reattach the dust bag assembly before installing. INSTALLING THE SANDPAPER (See Figs. 3) ALWAYS inspect the sandpaper before beginning sanding operation (see... in sanding disc must line up with Pre-Punched Holes 13 27675 2/11/08 Press the sanding disc against the backing pad as firmly as possible. II 2. Z_ WARNING: Your sander should NEVER be ('onnected to unplug the sander could result in accidental starting , that could cause serious personal ...
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... and lock rotation) and remove bag from the vac adapter. 5. TO REMOVE AND EMPTY DUST BAG (See Fig. 4 and 4a) 1, Unplug the sander. I 14 A WARNING: Failure to unplug the sander could result in accidental starting J causing possible serious personal injury. Empty bag by shaking aggressively until completely empty. Reattach the bag assembly...
... and lock rotation) and remove bag from the vac adapter. 5. TO REMOVE AND EMPTY DUST BAG (See Fig. 4 and 4a) 1, Unplug the sander. I 14 A WARNING: Failure to unplug the sander could result in accidental starting J causing possible serious personal injury. Empty bag by shaking aggressively until completely empty. Reattach the bag assembly...
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...aWrdA, ReNspINecGia:lly Ewmhpetny rdeusisnt bcoagatibnegfoorre lsintosreaegde o1iltofIihneislphepsrevheanvte pboesesnibsleanfdireed. Connect hose to exhaust hole of sander 15 Connect 2'/2-in vac hose onto the vac adapter's dual dust ports ( see Fig. 5). 4. hose 27675 2/11/08 I I -rACHING VAC HOSE TO THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM (See Fig.... 5) When sanding for extended periods of time, you can easily attach your sander to a vac hose and wet/dry vac (sold separately). ...
...aWrdA, ReNspINecGia:lly Ewmhpetny rdeusisnt bcoagatibnegfoorre lsintosreaegde o1iltofIihneislphepsrevheanvte pboesesnibsleanfdireed. Connect hose to exhaust hole of sander 15 Connect 2'/2-in vac hose onto the vac adapter's dual dust ports ( see Fig. 5). 4. hose 27675 2/11/08 I I -rACHING VAC HOSE TO THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM (See Fig.... 5) When sanding for extended periods of time, you can easily attach your sander to a vac hose and wet/dry vac (sold separately). ...
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...6) This switch is sealed to its maximum speed before starting sanding operation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RULE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. To turn sander off, push side of the switch with the []. 16 NOTE: A standard 1l/d-in . inside the smaller diameter hole inside the larger hole of ...the dust exhaust. /ik WARNING: When sander is conveniently located near the front of fire, do so could cause sanding dust or foreign objects to be sure to familiarize yourself with all...
...6) This switch is sealed to its maximum speed before starting sanding operation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RULE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. To turn sander off, push side of the switch with the []. 16 NOTE: A standard 1l/d-in . inside the smaller diameter hole inside the larger hole of ...the dust exhaust. /ik WARNING: When sander is conveniently located near the front of fire, do so could cause sanding dust or foreign objects to be sure to familiarize yourself with all...
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... completion of sanding disc sud:ace is in parallel lines, circles, or crosswise movements. . If this occurs, turn sander off the workpiece) to cool the motor. 17 27675 2/11/08 Place sander on and run it free without a load (off and wait until sanding disc comes to overheat the motor. Remove ...sanding disc, then turn sander on workpiece so that all of sanding operation, turn sander off and wait until sanding disc ...
... completion of sanding disc sud:ace is in parallel lines, circles, or crosswise movements. . If this occurs, turn sander off the workpiece) to cool the motor. 17 27675 2/11/08 Place sander on and run it free without a load (off and wait until sanding disc comes to overheat the motor. Remove ...sanding disc, then turn sander on workpiece so that all of sanding operation, turn sander off and wait until sanding disc ...
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... grit do the work. • Applying additional pressure will only slow down the motor, wear the sandpaper out faster and reduce the sander's orbital speed. • Excessive pressure will do the job. 5. SELECTING THE RIGHT SANDPAPER Selecting the correct grit and type of the friction and... uniform. • Then use a finer grit for power sanding. 2. Z_ CAUTION" To ensure proper brake operation afler extended use the sander without load (off the workpiece).The backing pad should be purchased at lIIhenearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide and ...
... grit do the work. • Applying additional pressure will only slow down the motor, wear the sandpaper out faster and reduce the sander's orbital speed. • Excessive pressure will do the job. 5. SELECTING THE RIGHT SANDPAPER Selecting the correct grit and type of the friction and... uniform. • Then use a finer grit for power sanding. 2. Z_ CAUTION" To ensure proper brake operation afler extended use the sander without load (off the workpiece).The backing pad should be purchased at lIIhenearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide and ...
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... ideal for rnore aggressive sanding as : 1. This powerful orbital action is 1/16-in tiny circles at very high speed, allowing the sander 1:omove easily. Removing old finishes Fig. 9 2. Finishing surfaces that are to required dimensions 4. Fig. 10 19 27675 2/11/08 This orbital action duplicates a "hand sanding" motion for heavy-duty sanding applications, such...
... ideal for rnore aggressive sanding as : 1. This powerful orbital action is 1/16-in tiny circles at very high speed, allowing the sander 1:omove easily. Removing old finishes Fig. 9 2. Finishing surfaces that are to required dimensions 4. Fig. 10 19 27675 2/11/08 This orbital action duplicates a "hand sanding" motion for heavy-duty sanding applications, such...
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... conditions. As a common preventive maintenance practice, follow these recommended steps: Z_ WARNING: For your safety, ALWAYS turn off and clean the sander's Backing Pad. 3. Clean the tool with side shields during power tool operations, or when blowing dust. No further lubrication is dusty, ... with an air jet. /_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with compressed air. 2. LUBRICATION Your Craftsman @ProfessionaJ Orbital Sander has been properly lubricated and is ready to work on fiber glass boats and sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster.
... conditions. As a common preventive maintenance practice, follow these recommended steps: Z_ WARNING: For your safety, ALWAYS turn off and clean the sander's Backing Pad. 3. Clean the tool with side shields during power tool operations, or when blowing dust. No further lubrication is dusty, ... with an air jet. /_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with compressed air. 2. LUBRICATION Your Craftsman @ProfessionaJ Orbital Sander has been properly lubricated and is ready to work on fiber glass boats and sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster.
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.... , Carefully lift these (2) assemblies (see Fig. 11). 3. Remove (3) screws from the assemblies (see Fig. 11c), attach new assemblies to unplug the sander could result in . length of their original positions next to red wire lead terminals and are positioned so that the brushes move freely in position...curvature of the carbon brushes (see Fig. 11a). Fig. 11 a 7. Fig. 11 Fig. 11b Red wire lead terminals Fig. 11c Carbon 21 27675 2/11/08 They are connected to the armature. Reassemble the top cap with the (3) screws and do not overtighten. Check the ends of the ...
.... , Carefully lift these (2) assemblies (see Fig. 11). 3. Remove (3) screws from the assemblies (see Fig. 11c), attach new assemblies to unplug the sander could result in . length of their original positions next to red wire lead terminals and are positioned so that the brushes move freely in position...curvature of the carbon brushes (see Fig. 11a). Fig. 11 a 7. Fig. 11 Fig. 11b Red wire lead terminals Fig. 11c Carbon 21 27675 2/11/08 They are connected to the armature. Reassemble the top cap with the (3) screws and do not overtighten. Check the ends of the ...
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Visit your local Sears store or other Craftsman®outlets offer a selection of the accessories for all your random orbital sander. 22 Sears and other Craftsman outlets or shop sears.com/craftsman for all of Cr;aLftsmanProfessional Random Orbit Sander accessories designed for your sanding applications. 5-inch, 8 Hole, Hook and Loop Sanding Discs come in very fine, fine, medium and coarse grit. /_recoWmAmReNnIdNeGd : for Tthies utosoel omf iagthtatcbhemdeanntsgerooruasccaensdsocroieusld trheastualtreinnsoetrious injury.
Visit your local Sears store or other Craftsman®outlets offer a selection of the accessories for all your random orbital sander. 22 Sears and other Craftsman outlets or shop sears.com/craftsman for all of Cr;aLftsmanProfessional Random Orbit Sander accessories designed for your sanding applications. 5-inch, 8 Hole, Hook and Loop Sanding Discs come in very fine, fine, medium and coarse grit. /_recoWmAmReNnIdNeGd : for Tthies utosoel omf iagthtatcbhemdeanntsgerooruasccaensdsocroieusld trheastualtreinnsoetrious injury.
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Dia. Always mention the model number when requesting parts and service for your tool. _24(6) _26_103 i 27(2)J Ig 28 29 104 ® 4O Q t._ I%1 C2_ 5-in. Random Orbital Sander MODEL NUMBER 172.27675 1_ 1_-_22(7) The model number will be found on the nameplate of the Random Orbital Sander.
Dia. Always mention the model number when requesting parts and service for your tool. _24(6) _26_103 i 27(2)J Ig 28 29 104 ® 4O Q t._ I%1 C2_ 5-in. Random Orbital Sander MODEL NUMBER 172.27675 1_ 1_-_22(7) The model number will be found on the nameplate of the Random Orbital Sander.
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Random Orbital Sander MODEL NUMBER 172.27675 The model number will be found on the nameplate of the Random Orbital Sander. Bracket 1 i Ball bearing 6202 1 ' Bracket 1 Screw washer assembly M4x20 3 Washer 1 Screw M4x16 1 Brake ring 1 Item No, 21 22 23 24 103 25 26 27 28 ...
Random Orbital Sander MODEL NUMBER 172.27675 The model number will be found on the nameplate of the Random Orbital Sander. Bracket 1 i Ball bearing 6202 1 ' Bracket 1 Screw washer assembly M4x20 3 Washer 1 Screw M4x16 1 Brake ring 1 Item No, 21 22 23 24 103 25 26 27 28 ...
