Craftsman 11218 - 5 in. Random Orbit Sander Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

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CAUTION:

Read, understand and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

in this manual before using this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman

website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Operator’s Manual

3.0 Amp

5-in. Diameter

Random Orbital Sander

• WARRANTY

• SAFETY

• UNPACKING

• DESCRIPTION

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

Double Insulated

Model No. 172.27675

P R O F E S S I O N A L

3025736

Certified

to CAN/CSA-

C22.2 No.745-1,745-2-4

Conforms to UL

STD 745-1, 745-2-4

Summary of Contents for 11218 - 5 in. Random Orbit Sander

Page 1: ...Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Operator s Manual 3 0 Amp 5 in Diameter Random Orbital Sander WARRANTY SAFETY UNPACKING DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE Double Insulated Model No 172 27675 P R O F E S S I O N A L 3025736 Certified to CAN CSA C22 2 No 745 1 745 2 4 Conforms to UL STD 745 1 745 2 4 ...

Page 2: ...nto your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield and a full face shield when needed We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shield available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets WARNING BE SURE to read and understand all safety ins...

Page 3: ...l Distractions can cause you to lose control 4 Make your workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches Lock tools away when not in use 5 MAKE SURE the work area has ample lighting so you can see the work and that there are no obstructions that will interfere with safe operation BEFORE using your power tool PERSONAL SAFETY 1 KNOW your power tool Read the operator s manual carefully Learn th...

Page 4: ...ly impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses 3 PROTECT your lungs Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty 4 PROTECT your hearing Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use Under some conditions noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss 5 ALL VISTORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment that the operator of the tool wears ADDITIONAL ...

Page 5: ...with your sander is a dust bag assembly with vac adapter 4 2 discs of hook and loop sandpaper are included one fine grit and one medium grit 5 If any of the parts are damaged or missing refer to PARTS LIST below return the sander to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have the sander replaced WARNING This power tool should NEVER be connected to the power source when you are assembling ...

Page 6: ...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 Built in Dust Collection System Dust bag assembly with dual dust ports collects dust from work surface through holes in backing pad and sanding disc Use either the dust bag or attach a 11 4 or 21 2 inch v...

Page 7: ...ect vac adapter with dual dust ports to dust exhaust hole of sander see Fig 5 4 Attach either a 11 4 or 21 2 in vac hose onto the vac adapter s dual dust ports see Fig 5a and 5b 5 Connect hose to wet dry vac Turn vac on while operating sander Fig 5 Dust Bag Assembly Vac Adapter with Dual Dust Ports Dust Exhaust Hole NOTE For more efficient operation we recommend that you empty the dust bag when it...

Page 8: ...on completion of sanding operation turn sander off and wait until sanding disc comes to a complete stop before removing from workpiece 5 Extended periods of sanding may tend to overheat the motor If this occurs turn sander off and wait until sanding disc comes to a complete stop then remove it from workpiece Remove sanding disc then turn sander on and run it free without a load off the workpiece t...

Page 9: ...nt OPERATION cont SANDING TIPS 1 DO NOT force the sander The weight of the sander supplies adequate pressure on the workpiece Let the sander and the sandpaper s 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 overload the motor and cause possible damage to the sander from the mot...

Page 10: ... these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet WARNING To ensure safety and reliability repairs maintenance and adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified service technician at a Sears Service Center WARNING For your safety ALWAYS turn off switch and unplug sander from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning WARNIN...

Page 11: ...hat are not recommended for this tool might be dangerous and could result in serious injury 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 Visit your local Sears store or other Craftsman outlets or shop sea...

Page 12: ...art Description Qty 21 22 23 24 103 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 104 35 36 37 38 39 40 Base plate Screw ST4 2x16 Top cover Screw ST4 2x13 Stator asm Bracket Stator Screw ST4 2x55 Switch cover Switch Screw ST3 5x8 Press plate Ball bearing 6000 Housing Cord clamp Dust collector bag Dust port Dust bag body Dust bag Rated label Right wind baffle O ring 3x34 2PES03A2000000A 00 200W4000035000A 00 2PES0...

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