For 90 DAY commercial and of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. rental use terms, see the Craftsman warranty web page. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could rights which vary from state to state.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS cont. PERSONAL SAFETY WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric a power tool.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS cont. GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS cont. SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS cont. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical 11. Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord replacement parts.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS cont. GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRINDING OPERATIONS SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding Operations: The label on your tool may include the following symbols. 1. Use only disc types that are recommended for your grinder and the specific V...............Volts guard designed for the selected disc.
TECHNICAL DATA UNPACKING / DESCRIPTION Rated Voltage 120 V ~ 60 Hz WARNING: Rated power input Your tool should NEVER be connected to the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing No load speed 5500 - 11000 /min grinder discs, cleaning or when it is not in use.
OPERATION OPERATION cont. INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING AUXILIARY HANDLE (See Figure 3) Fig. 5 WARNING: Actuate the spindle Spindle lock button only when the grinder Lock NOTE : This handle should be used at all times to maintain complete spindle is at a stand still. Button control of the tool.
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OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. SAFETY ON/OFF SWITCH (See Figure 7) TO USE THE GRINDER (See Figure 8) The On /Off switch is locked in the Off position to prevent accidental starting. ATTENTION: Do not switch the grinder on while the disc is in contact with While squeezing the On/Off switch (A) with your hand, use your finger to pull back the workpiece.
OPERATION cont. MAINTENANCE OVERLOAD WARNING: ALWAYS remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any Overloading will cause damage to the motor of your angle grinder. adjustment, servicing or maintenance. This can happen if your angle grinder is subjected to heavy use for prolonged periods of time.
8 Amp Angle Grinder MODEL NUMBER 172.417740 8 Amp Angle Grinder MODEL NUMBER 172.417740 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST The model number will be found on the nameplate of the grinder. Always mention the The model number will be found on the nameplate of the grinder. Always mention the model number when ordering parts for this tool.
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