Craftsman 172.11502 Instruction Manual page 7

TO USE GRINDER
• Hold your angle grinder with one hand
on the body and the other hand firmly
around the side handle as shown in
• Figure 11.
Always position the guard so that as
much of the exposed disc as possible is
pointing away from you.
Be prepared for a stream of sparks
when the disc touches the metal.
For best tool control, material removal,
and minimum overloading, maintain an
angle between the disc and work
surface (Fig. 12) of approximately 30 °
when grinding and 10°-15 ° when
sanding.
• Exert light pressure on abrasive discs for
efficient operation. Pushing too hard will
cause a drop in speed and may result in
motor overload and damage.
• Use caution when working into corners
as contact with the intersecting surface
may cause the grinder to jump or twist.
A
_L CAUTION! Always wear eye
protection while operating this power
tool.
OVERLOAD
Overloading will cause damage to the
motor of your angle grinder. This can
happen if your angle grinder is subjected
to heavy use for prolonged pedods of
time. Do not in any circumstances,
attempt to exert too much pressure on
your angle grinder to speed up your work.
The abrasive discs operate more
efficiently when light pressure is exerted,
thus avoiding a drop in the speed of your
angle grinder.
CLEANING
Blowing dust and grit out of the motor
housing using compressed air is a
necessary maintenance procedure. Dust
and grit from metal grinding often
accumulate on interior surfaces and could
create an electrical shock hazard if not
cleaned out.
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to
clean the tool. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of
the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY
and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment should be performed by
Sears Service Centers.
LUBRICATION
Sears Craftsman tools are properly
lubricated at the factory and are ready for
use. Tools should be lubricated regularly
every year depending on usage. (Tools
used on heavy duty jobs and tools
exposed to heat may require more
frequent lubrication.) This lubrication
should be attempted only by trained power
tool repair specialists such as those at
Sears Service Centers or in other qualified
service organizations.
ACCESSORIES
Use only Craftsman accessories with your
tool. These accessories are available at
extra cost from your local Sears store or
Sears Service Center.
,_ CAUTION: Using accessories not sold
by Sears may be hazardous and lead to
injury or tool damage.