Craftsman 172.27673 - User Manual

Operator's Manual
P R 0 F E S S I O N A L I
3.0 Amp / 5-in. Diameter
Cyclonic Dust-Air Separator (CDS)
Collection System
Random Orbital Sander
Model No. 172.27673
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.
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3025736
Certified
to CAN/CSA-
C22o2 No.745-1,745-2-4
Conforms to UL
STD 745-1,745-2-4
Double Insulated
• WARRANTY
• SAFETY
• UNPACKING
• DESCRIPTION
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE

Summary

SAFETY SYMBOLS

SYMBOL MEANING

Explains the meaning of safety alert symbols used in the manual.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA SAFETY

PERSONAL SAFETY

Rules for operator's personal well-being, including awareness, attire, and tool handling.

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Critical safety precautions related to the tool's electrical components and usage.

SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL

SAFETY RULES FOR POWER SANDERS

Specific safety precautions for operating power sanders to prevent injury.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR RANDOM ORBIT SANDER (Fig. 2)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE SANDPAPER (See Fig. 3)

DUST BOX; DUST COLLECTION

ATTACHING VAC HOSE TO THE DUAL DUST PORT ADAPTER

OPERATION

ON;OFF ROCKER SWITCH (see Fig. 6)

VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH (see Fig. 7)

USING YOUR SANDER (see Fig. 8)

SANDING TIPS

SELECTING THE RIGHT SANDPAPER

MAINTENANCE

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

BRUSH REPLACEMENT (see Fig. 11, 11 a, 11 b and 11 c)

PARTS LIST

Craftsman 172.27673 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	172.27673
Category	Sander
Language	English