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Page 1: ...LATED Z_CAUTION Read understand and follow alt Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product WARRANTY SAFETY UNPACKING DESCRIPTION OPERATION ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

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Page 3: ...to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or serious Injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of firs electric shock and personal Injury Falture to obey this safety warning MAYresult In personal Injury to yourself or others or property damage Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal Injury DAMAG...

Page 4: ...n serious personal injury 4 DRESS properly DO NOT wear foose clothing or jewelry Pull back long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Air vents often cover moving parts and shoufd also be avoided Loose clothing jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts 5 AVOID accidental starting Be sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in DO NOT carry tools with your fin...

Page 5: ...s Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users 7 MAINTAIN tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 8 CHECK for mlsallgnment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many ...

Page 6: ...rds increase the risk of electric shock EXTENSION CORDS Use a proper extension cor ONLY use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories UL Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating of tool For this tool an AWG American Wire Gauge size of a least 14 gauge is recommended for an extension cord of 25 ft or less in length Use 12 gauge for an exten...

Page 7: ... Center Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury 3 When servicing a tool use only Identical replacement parts Follow Instructions In the maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructionsmay create a risk of electric shock or injury SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS Keep hands away from cutting a...

Page 8: ... lower guard is covering the blade BEFORE placing the saw down on a work bench or floor An unprotected movingblade will cause the saw to walk backwards cuttingwhatever is in its path Make note of the time it takes for the blade to stop spinning after the switch is released 7 NEVER hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your legs It is importantto support the workplecaproperlyinorder to m...

Page 9: ...ous and permanent respiratory or other Injury Always use NIOSH OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure Direct particles away from face and body ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION I L_ WARNING BE SURE to read and understand all Instructions Failure to follow all Instructions listed below may result In electrlc shock fire and or serious personal injury 1 Know your pow...

Page 10: ...inute Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of the blade as it applies to the workpiece That area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the fence Compound Miter Cut A compound miter cut is a cut made using a...

Page 11: ... adjustments Installing or removing blades cleaning or when It Is not In use Disconnecting the saw will prevent accidental starting which could cause serlous personal injury 1 Open the carton and remove the carrylstorage case 2 Place the storage case on a flat stable surface with the hinged buckles facing you 3 Flip the buckles up to release the lid 4 Open the lid and carefully lift the saw from t...

Page 12: ...rate when plugged into correct 120welt 60 Hz AC ONLY outlet check the power supply The saw s 10 ft 2 wire power cord no adapter needed has a cord wrap with hook and loop for handy storage The llghted plug conveniently shows live tool This Contractor s Saw has the following features 1o15 Amp 5200 RPM no load speed motor Provides power and torque for fast sure cuts inshoring lumber plywood hardboard...

Page 13: ...ermanently lubricated 100 ball bearings for smooth operation and long life 14 Heavy duty machined gearing for efficient power transmission 15 Replaceable brushes for easy maintenance extra set included 16 Top mounted blade spindle lock for easy blade changes Flg_1 Trigger Switch Motor Housing Upper Blade Guard Sawdust Ejection Chute Handle Lower Blade Bevel Scale Guard Lever Gutde Mounting Locking...

Page 14: ...rd attached to your circular saw is there for your protection and safety It should NEVER be altered for any reason If it becomes damaged or begins to return slowly or sluggishly DO NOT operate your saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced ALWAYS leave the guard in its correct operating position when using the saw Z_ CAUTION NEVER use the saw when the guard is not operating properly The g...

Page 15: ...erating procedures or conditions It can be avoided by taking the proper precautions as listed below WAYS TO PREVENT KICKBACK t ALWAYS maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and poslUon your body and arms to allow you to resist Kickback forces Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator If the proper precautions are taken 2 If the blade is binding or when you are InterrupUng a cut fo...

Page 16: ...d areas The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause Kickback MAKING DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS Fig 5 ALWAYS use the correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not be more than 1 4 inch below the material being cut AJlowing more depth wi _increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough Your saw is equipped with a depth of cut scale that provi...

Page 17: ...e side I where appearance Is Important I Right lg 6 Before starting a cut draw a guideIine along the desired line of cut then place the front edge of the saw base on that partof the workpiece that is solidly supported Fig 6 4 NEVER place the saw on the partof the workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made Fig 7 5 ALWAYSkeep the cord away from the cutting area ALWAYS place the cord so it doe...

Page 18: ...oming in contact with the moving blade will result in serious Injury MAKING CROSS CUTS OR RIP CUTS ALWAYS use your saw with your hands positioned correctly Fig 8 Z_ WARNING ALWAYS maintain proper control of the saw to make sawing safer and easier Loss of control of the saw could cause an acc dent resulting in possible serious injury Fig 8 Fig 9 Le notchA notchB cross cuts 45 bevelcuts 2 When makin...

Page 19: ... Impresa de 0 a 8 pulgadas an ncramentos de 1 8 pars ajustar su carte con m_s preclsiSn 1 Desenchufs la sierra Z_ ADVERTENCIA S1EMPRE desenchufe ta sierra antes de hacer cualquier ajuste Si no desenchufa la sierra se puede producir la puesta en marcha acciden al causando una posibIe lesion personal grave 2 Coloque la gula de bards de man re qua el brazo con ios tncramentos ast_ aden ads hacia arrf...

Page 20: ...er blade guide notch on the base of the saw when making 45 bevel cuts 3 Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require different settings MAKE ATRIAL CUT in scrap material along the guideline to determine how much if any you should offset the blade from the guideline to allow for the kerf of the blade to get an accurate cut 4 When making a bevel cut HOLD the saw FIRMLY with both hands F...

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Page 22: ...tal starting which can cause serious personal injury Fig 15 Bevel adjustment level _ tr_ Carpenter s bCL Bevel hex screw 2 Place saw in an upside down position on workbench 3 Use a carpenteCs square to check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of your saw 4 If saw is not square loosen bevel adjustment lever 5 Loosen screw and adjust base until square with the blade 6 Tighten screw and leve...

Page 23: ...with a high pressure air hose connected to a air compressor i n i mira m i WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operations or when blowing dust if operation Is dusty also wear a dust mask ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Z_ WARNING DO NOT at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come In contact with plastic parts Che...

Page 24: ...ck button depress further and lock the blade in position so the blade clamping screw can be removed Keeping the spindle lock button firmly depressed turn the blade screw counterclockwise to remove 5 Completely remove the blade clamping screw A and the outer D washer and the blade see Fig 16a Z_ WARNING BE SURE to wear protective work gloves while handling a saw blade The blade can injure unprotect...

Page 25: ... blade Always wear eye protection complying with current CSA Standard Z94 1 or ANSI Standard Z87 I o Before each use check that the blade is free from cracks loose teeth missing teeth or any other damage Do not use if damage is noticed or suspected Do not use for cutting metal or masonry Keep body or clothing clear of spinning blade Set depth of blade slightly deeper than lumber Mount blade secure...

Page 26: ... brush going in first Both brushes should be replaced when the carbon is worn down to that ll4 inch or tess and the copper wire inside the spring or the metal spring aretor cap are damaged or burned Use the replacement set included NEW brush sets housing _ _ _ kJ Brush A Piasttc Cap Brush Opentng are available through Sears Parts and Repair Centers 4 Remember to carefully replace both end caps aft...

Page 27: ...rted Incorrect blade is being used l z_ WARNING The use of attachments or accessories that are not t I recommended for thts toot might be dangerous and could result In serious 1 Injury BLADES Sears has a large selection of 7Y4 inchCraftsman Professional Carbide4ipped steel blades that are designed for specific cutting applications Contractor bulk packs are available in Carbide and Steel Visit our ...

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Page 29: ...lopper 1 Cable Sleev_ I Internat Wir_ 2 Rubber Washer 1 Washer 1 Starer Set 1 Wire Fence I Washer 2 Sprie9 _P_sher 2 screw 2 Rolor Set I 0 Ring 1 E R n_ 1 Item No Parts No part Deae rlptlon Qty 39 3120500000 Burton 1 40 3550237000 Lock Shaft t 41 3660072000 Lock S_r_g t 42 DSCSg01601 Gear Case Sel 1 43 3121061000 R_bber Stopper I 44 5610005800 Screw 4 46 5040011000 Boll 2 46 5640017000 Washer 2 06...

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