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USER MANUAL CMEG100 Craftsman

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DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or seriousinjury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seriousinjury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderateinjury.

(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in propertydamage.

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.

WARNING: Never modify the product or any part of it.

Damage or personal injury couldresult.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the

Unthreaded backing flange

Threaded locking flange

Wrench (not pictured)

WARNING: Read all safety warnings,

instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.

REFERENCE The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains- operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) powertool.

a ) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas inviteaccidents. b ) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust orfumes. c ) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to losecontrol.

2) Electrical Safety

a ) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electricshock. b ) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed orgrounded. c ) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electricshock. d ) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electricshock. e ) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electricshock. f ) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electricshock.

a ) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personalinjury. b ) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personalinjuries. c ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invitesaccidents. d ) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personalinjury. e ) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpectedsituations. f ) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in movingparts. g ) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-relatedhazards. h ) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4) Power Tool Use and Care

a ) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it wasdesigned. b ) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must berepaired. c ) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery, pack if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power toolaccidentally. d ) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrainedusers.3 English e ) Maintain power tools and accesories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained powertools. f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier tocontrol. g ) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardoussituation. h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL

OPERATIONS Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire Brushing, or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations a ) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander, or wire brush, or cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury. b ) Operations such as polishing are not recommended to be performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power toolwas not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury. c ) Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safeoperation. d ) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and flyapart. e ) The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of Grinder Non-Functions Function 1 Function 2 Function 3 polishing your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded orcontrolled. f ) Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted by flanges, the arbor hole of the accessory must fit the locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss ofcontrol. g ) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this testtime. h ) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearingloss. i ) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area ofoperation. j ) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electricshock. k ) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinningaccessory. l ) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of yourcontrol. m ) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into yourbody.English

n ) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electricalhazards. o ) Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite thesematerials. p ) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock. q ) Do not use Type 11 (flaring cup) wheels on this tool. Using inappropriate accessories can result ininjury. r ) Always use auxiliary handle. Tighten the handle securely. The auxiliary handle should always be used to maintain control of the tool at all times. s ) When starting the tool with a new or replacement wheel, or a new or replacement wire brush installed, hold the tool in a well protected area and let it run for one minute. If the wheel has an undetected crack or flaw, it should burst in less than one minute. If the wire brush has loose wires, they will be detected. Never start the tool with a person in line with the wheel. This includes the operator. t ) To prevent the spindle end from contacting the bottom of the hole of the abrasive product, use accessories that have a threaded hole depth of at least 21 mm. Failure to use an accessory with the appropriate thread depth could result in damage to the abrasive product and injury to the operator or persons in the area. u ) The arbor size of hubbed wheels, flanges, backing pads or any other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the power tool. Accessories with arbor holes that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss ofcontrol. Kickback and Related Warnings Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of thebinding. For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under theseconditions. Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below: a ) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start up. The operator can control torque reaction or kickback forces, if proper precautions aretaken. b ) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over yourhand. c ) Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point ofsnagging. d ) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control orkickback. e ) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss ofcontrol. Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations a ) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specific guard designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and areunsafe. b ) The grinding surface of center depressed wheels must be mounted below the plane of the guard lip. An improperly mounted wheel that projects through the plane of the guard lip cannot be adequatelyprotected. c ) The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to protect the operator from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact with wheel and sparks that could igniteclothing. d ) Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them toshatter. e ) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding wheelflanges. f ) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and mayburst.5 English Additional Safety Information

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday

eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETYEQUIPMENT:

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicalsare:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically- treatedlumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations a ) Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheelbreakage. b ) Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your body, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly atyou. c ) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheelbinding. d ) Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully reenter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in theworkpiece. e ) Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of thewheel. f ) Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can causekickback. Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations a ) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturers recommendations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc orkickback. Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing Operations a ) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/orskin. b ) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to work and centrifugalforces. c ) Safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield compliant with ANSI Z87.1 MUST be worn by the operator and others that are within 50' (15.2 m) of the use of thisproduct. Additional Safety Warnings

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, use only

accessories rated at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the tool.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always use

proper guards when grinding.

WARNING: Do not use Type 1/41 flat cut-off abrasive

or diamond wheels without proper guard.

WARNING: The grinding wheel or accessory may

loosen during coastdown of the tool when shut off. If grinding wheel or accessory loosens, it may dismount from the machine and may cause serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not operate this tool for long

periods of time. Vibration caused by the operating action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use.

WARNING: When not in use, place grinder on a stable

surface where it will not move inadvertently, roll or cause a tripping or falling hazard.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, use extra care when working in a corner or edge because a sudden sharp movement of the tool may be experienced when the wheel or other accessory contacts a secondary surface or a surface edge.ENGLISH

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE COMPONENTS (FIG. A) Motor Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check power supply. Intended Use Your heavy-duty small angle grinder has been designed for professional grinding, sanding, wire brush, and cut-off applications at various work sites (i.e., constructionsites). DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids orgases. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use thistool.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopicparticles.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmfulchemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/

or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face andbody.

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing

protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearingloss.

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in movingparts.

• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord. Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters) 120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7) 240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4) Ampere Rating American Wire Gauge More Than Not More Than

............... two phase alternating current with neutral

.................. three phase alternating current

............... three phase alternating current with neutral

.................. rated current of the appropriate fuse- link in amperes

............ time-log miniature fuse-link where X is the symbol for the time/current characteristic, as given in IEC 60127-3 IPXX .................... IP symbol7 ENGLISH Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. A)

TIMES to maintain complete control of the tool. Always make sure the handle is tight. Screw the auxiliary handle

tightly into one of the threaded mounting holes of the gear case. Guards

CAUTION: Guards must be used with all grinding wheels, cutting wheels, sanding flap discs, wire brushes, and wire wheels. The tool may be used without a guard only when sanding with conventional sanding discs. Refer to Figure A to see guards provided with the unit. Some applications may require purchasing the correct guard from your local dealer or authorized servicecenter. NOTE: Edge grinding and cutting can be performed with Type 27 wheels designed and specified for this purpose; 0.25" (6.35 mm) thick wheels are designed for surface grinding while thinner Type 27 wheels need to be examined for the manufacturer's label to see if they can be used for surface grinding or only edge grinding/cutting. A Type 1/41 guard must be used for any wheel where surface grinding is forbidden. Cutting can also be performed by using a Type41 wheel and a Type 1/41guard. NOTE: See the Accessories Chart to select the proper guard / accessorycombination. Mounting and Removing Guard (Type 1 and Type 27) Mounting Guard (Fig. C)

1. Open the guard release lever

, and align the lugs on the guard

with the slots on the gear case cover.

2. Push the guard down until the guard lugs engage and

rotate freely in the groove on the gear case hub.

3. With the guard latch open, rotate the guard into the

desired working position. The guard body should be positioned between the spindle and the operator to provide maximum operator protection.

4. Close the guard latch to secure the guard on the gear

case cover. You should not be able to rotate the guard by hand when the latch is closed. Do not operate the grinder with a loose guard or the clamp lever in openposition. Fig.C

Removing Guard (Fig. D) To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate the guard so that the lugs on the guard are aligned with the slots on the gear case cover, and pull the guard away from the gear case cover. NOTE: The guard is pre-adjusted to the diameter of the gear case hub at the factory. If, after a period of time, the guard becomes loose, tighten the adjusting screw

with latch in the closed position and guard installed on the tool. Fig. D

CAUTION: Do not tighten the adjusting screw with the latch in the open position. Undetectable damage to the guard or the mounting hub may result. If the guard cannot be tightened by the guard latch, do not use the tool and take the tool and guard to a service center to repair or replace the guard. Flanges and Wheels

CAUTION: Turn unit off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments oraccessories. Mounting Non-Hubbed Wheels (Fig. E, F)

WARNING: Failure to properly seat the flanges and/or

wheel could result in serious injury (or damage to the tool or wheel).

CAUTION: Included flanges must be used with depressed center Type 27/42 grinding wheels and Type1/41 cutting wheels. See the Accessories Chart for moreinformation.

WARNING: A closed, two-sided cutting wheel guard

is required when using abrasive cutting wheels or diamond coated cutting wheels.

WARNING: Use of a damaged flange or guard or fail-

ure to use proper flange and guard can re sult in injury due to wheel breakage and wheel contact. See the Accessories Chart for moreinformation. Depressed center Type 27 grinding wheels must be used with included flanges.

1. Place the tool on a table, guardup.

2. Install the unthreaded backing flange

with the raised center (pilot) facing the wheel.

against the backing flange, centering the wheel on the raised center (pilot) of the backingflange.English

4. While depressing the spindle lock button, thread the

threaded locking flange

on spindle. nOTE: If the wheel you are installing is more than 1/8" (3.17mm) thick, place the threaded clamp nut on the spindle so that the raised section (pilot) fits into the center of the wheel. If the wheel you are installing is 1/8" (3.17mm) thick or less, place the threaded clamp nut on the spindle so that the raised section (pilot) is not against thewheel. Fig. E Over 1/8" (3.17mm) wheels Backing Flange Locking flange 1/8" Or less (3.17mm) wheels Backing Flange Locking flange

5. To remove the wheel, depress the spindle lock button

and loosen the threaded lockingflange. Fig. F

Mounting Sanding Backing Pads (Fig. G) nOTE: Use of a guard with sanding discs that use backing pads, often called fiber resin discs, is not required. Since a guard is not required for these accessories, the guard may or may not fit correctly ifused.

WARNING: Failure to properly seat the clamp nut

and/or pad could result in serious injury (or damage to the tool or wheel).

WARNING: Proper guard must be reinstalled for

grinding wheel, cutting wheel, sanding flap disc, wire brush or wire wheel applications after sanding applications arecomplete.

1. Place or appropriately thread backing pad

2. Place the sanding disc

, thread the sanding clamp nut

on spindle, piloting the raised hub on the clamp nut into the center of san ding disc and backingpad.

4. Tighten the clamp nut by hand. Then depress the

spindle lock button while turning the sanding disc until the sanding disc and clamp nut aresnug.

5. To remove the wheel, grasp and turn the backing

pad and sanding pad while depressing the spindle lockbutton. Fig. G

Mounting and Removing Hubbed Wheels (Fig. A) Hubbed wheels install directly on the spindle. Thread of accessory must match thread ofspindle.

1. Remove backing flange by pulling away fromtool.

2. Thread the wheel on the spindle

and use a wrench to tighten the hub of thewheel.

4. Reverse the above procedure to remove thewheel.

NOTICE: Failure to properly seat the wheel before turning the tool on may result in damage to the tool or thewheel. Mounting Wire Cup Brushes and Wire Wheels (Fig. A)

WARNING: Failure to properly seat the brush/wheel

could result in serious injury (or damage to the tool or wheel).

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, wear work gloves when handling wire brushes and wheels. They can becomesharp.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, wheel or brush must not touch guard when mounted or while in use. Undetectable damage could occur to the accessory, causing wires to fragment from accessory wheel orcup. Wire cup brushes or wire wheels install directly on the threaded spindle without the use of flanges. Use only wire brushes or wheels provided with a threaded hub. These accessories are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorised servicecenter.

1. Place the tool on a table, guardup.

2. Thread the wheel on the spindle byhand.

and use a wrench on the hub of the wire wheel or brush to tighten thewheel.9 English OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Proper Hand Position (Fig. H)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,

ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction. Proper hand position requires one hand on the auxiliary handle

, with the other hand on the body of the tool. Fig. H

NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage to the tool, properly seat the wheel hub before turning the toolon. Prior to Operation

• Install the guard and appropriate disc or wheel. Do not use excessively worn discs orwheels.

• Be sure the backing and threaded locking flange are mounted correctly. Follow the instructions given in the AccessoriesChart.

• Make sure the disc or wheel rotates in the direction of the arrows on the accessory and thetool.

• Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this testtime. Slide Switch (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Hold the auxiliary handle

and body of the tool firmly to maintain control of the tool at start up and during use and until the wheel or accessory stops rotating. Make sure the wheel has come to a complete stop be fore laying the tool down.

CAUTION: Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool to the work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before turning the tool off.

forward using the edge of the slider toward the rear of the unit. Release the slider switch to turn the grinder off.

• For continuous operation, slide and depress the switch forward until it locates the lock ON position.

• To turn the tool off, press the rear of the slider switch. A spring action returns the switch to the OFF position. Spindle Lock (Fig. A)

is provided to prevent the spindle from rotating when installing or removing wheels. Operate the spindle lock only when the tool is turned off, unplugged from the power supply, and has come to a complete stop.

2. Do not engage the spindle lock while the tool is

operating. Damage to the tool will result and attached accessory may spin off possibly resulting in injury.

3. To engage the lock, depress the spindle lock button

and rotate the spindle until you are unable to rotate the spindle further. Surface Grinding, Sanding and Wire Brushing (Fig. I)

CAUTION: Always use the correct guard per the instructions in thismanual.

WARNING: Metal dust build-up. Extensive use

of flap discs in metal applications can result in the increased potential for electric shock. To reduce this risk, insert an RCD before use and clean the ventilation slots daily by blowing dry compressed air into the ventilation slots inaccordance with the below maintenanceinstructions. To perform work on the surface of a workpiece:

1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching the

tool to the worksurface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to the work surface, allowing

the tool to operate at high speed. Material removal rate is greatest when the tool operates at highspeed. Fig.IENGLISH

3. Maintain an appropriate angle between the tool

and work surface. Refer to the chart according to particularfunction. Function Angle Grinding 20˚-30˚ Sanding with Flap Disc 5˚-10˚ Sanding with Backing Pad 5˚-15˚ Wire Brushing 5˚-10˚

4. Maintain contact between the edge of the wheel and

the worksurface. - If grinding, sanding with flap discs or wire brushing move the tool continuously in a forward and back motion to avoid creating gouges in the worksurface. - If sanding with a backing pad, move the tool constantly in a straight line to prevent burning and swirling of worksurface. NOTE: Allowing the tool to rest on the work surface without moving will damage the workpiece.

5. Remove the tool from work surface before turning tool

off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying itdown.

CAUTION: Use extra care when working over an edge, as a sudden sharp movement of grinder may beexperienced. Precautions to Take When Working on a Painted Workpiece

1. Sanding or wire brushing of lead based paint is NOT

RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of controlling the contaminated dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnantwomen.

2. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint

contains lead without a chemical analysis, we recommend the following precautions when sanding any paint: Personal Safety

1. No children or pregnant women should enter the work

area where the paint sanding or wire brushing is being done until all clean up iscompleted.

2. A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons

entering the work area. The filter should be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficultybreathing. NOTE: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead paint dust and fumes should be used. Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection. See your local hardware dealer for the proper N.I.O.S.H. approvedmask.

3. NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in

the work area to prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or smoking should not be left in the work area where dust would settle onthem. Environmental Safety

1. Paint should be removed in such a manner as to

minimize the amount of dustgenerated.

2. Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed

with plastic sheeting of 4 milsthickness.

3. Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking

of paint dust outside the workarea. Cleaning and Disposal

1. All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed

and thoroughly cleaned daily for the duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changedfrequently.

2. Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed

of along with any dust chips or other removal debris. They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed of through regular trash pick-upprocedures. During clean up, children and pregnant women should be kept away from the immediate workarea.

3. All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by

children should be washed thoroughly before being usedagain. Edge Grinding and Cutting (Fig. J)

WARNING: Do not use edge grinding/cutting wheels

for surface grinding applications because these wheels are not designed for side pressures encountered with surface grinding. Wheel breakage and injury mayresult.

CAUTION: Wheels used for edge grinding and cutting may break or kick back if they bend or twist while the tool is being used. In all edge grinding/cutting operations, the open side of the guard must be positioned away from theoperator. NOTICE: Edge grinding/cutting with a Type27 wheel must be limited to shallow cutting and notching— less than 13mm in depth when the wheel is new. Reduce the depth of cutting/notching equal to the reduction of the wheel radius as it wears down. Refer to the Accessories Chart for more information. Edge grinding/cutting with a Type 41 wheel requires usage of a Type 1/41guard.

1. Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching the

tool to the worksurface.

2. Apply minimum pressure to the work surface, allowing

the tool to operate at high speed. Grinding/cutting rate is greatest when the tool operates at highspeed.

3. Position yourself so that the open-underside of the

wheel is facing away fromyou.

4. Once a cut is begun and a notch is established in

the workpiece, do not change the angle of the cut. Changing the angle will cause the wheel to bend and may cause wheel breakage. Edge grinding wheels are not designed to withstand side pressures caused bybending.11 English Fig. J

5. Remove the tool from the work surface before turning

the tool off. Allow the tool to stop rotating before laying itdown. Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those

offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used with thisproduct. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN, call 1-888-331-4569. Versatrack™ (Fig. K)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, do not use a damaged Versatrack™ peg hook or Versatrack™ Trackwall. A damaged Versatrack™ peg hook or Versatrack™ Trackwall will not support the weight of the tool.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend objects from the peg hook. ONLY suspend tool on the Versatrack™ Trackwall using the peg hook.

WARNING: Ensure that the tool weight does not

exceed the maximum rated weight for the selected Versatrack™ hook.

WARNING: When hanging objects on a Versatrack™

Trackwall rail, adequately space the tools in order to not exceed 75 lb (35 kg) per linear foot. iMPORTAnT: Versatrack™ accessories mount compatible tools securely to the Versatrack™ Trackwallsystem.

1. Turn tool off, disconnect it from power source and

CAUTION: Any product with exposed cutting teeth must have them covered securely if it is to be on theVersatrack™ Trackwall. Versatrack Variables 1ST_Figure 1ST_Callout 2ND_Callout K 10 18

to the Versatrack™ Trackwall.

onto the peg hook on the tool. nOTE: Versatrack™ accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN, call 1-888-331-4569. Fig. K

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with

clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performingthis.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh

chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid. Repairs

WARNING:To assure product SAFETY and

RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including power cord repairs, and brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a CRAFTSMAN factory service center or a CRAFTSMAN authorized service center. Always use identical replacementparts. Register Online Thank you for your purchase. Register your product nowfor:

• WARRAnTY sERViCE: Registering your product will help you obtain more efficient warranty service in case there is a problem with yourproduct.

• COnFiRMATiOn OF OWnERshiP: In case of an insurance loss, such as fire, flood or theft, your registration of ownership will serve as your proof ofpurchase.

• FOR YOUR sAFETY: Registering your product will allow us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required under the Federal Consumer SafetyAct. Register online at www.craftsman.com/registration MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.ENGLISH

Three Year Limited Warranty CRAFTSMAN will repair or replace, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.craftsman.com or call 1-888-331-4569. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states orprovinces.

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your CRAFTSMAN Power Tool or Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questionsasked. LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see website for warrantyinformation. FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-888-331-4569 for a freereplacement. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.craftsman.com for a list of service centers, or call CRAFTSMAN at 1-888-331-4569.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Unit will not start. Cord not plugged in. Plug tool into a working outlet. Circuit fuse is blown. Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at an authorized service center.) Circuit breaker is tripped. Reset circuit breaker. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at an authorized service center.) Cord or switch is damaged. Have cord or switch replaced at an authorized service center.13 ENGLISH ACCESSORIES CHART

• NOTE: A Type 1/41 guard is available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized servicecenter. 4 1/2" (115 mm) Grinding Wheels Type 27 guard Unthreaded backing flange Type 27 depressed center wheel Threaded locking flange Type 27 guard Type 27 hubbed wheel 4 1/2" (115 mm) Grinding Wheels Type 27 guard Hubbed sanding flap disc Type 27 guard Unthreaded backing flange Non-hubbed sanding flap disc Threaded locking flange 4 1/2" (115 mm) Cutting Wheels Type 1/41 guard* Unthreaded backing flange Abrasive cutting wheel Threaded locking flange Type 1/41 guard* Unthreaded backing flange Diamond cutting wheel Threaded locking flange Wire Wheels Type 27 guard 3" (76 mm) wire cup brush Type 27 guard 4" (100 mm) wire cup brush Sanding Discs Rubber backing pad Sanding disc Sanding clamp nutFRANÇAIS

PROBLÈME CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION POSSIBLE