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Page 1: ...n CIRCULAR with Laser Trac Model No 320 28060 SAW CAUTION Read understand and follow alt Safety Rules and Operating instructions in this manual before using this product SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE ESPA_IOL Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...SMAN PROFESSIONAL CIRCULAR SAW tf this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase RETURN ITTOTHE NEAREST SEARS PARTS AND REPAIR CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES and it will be repaired free of charge This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817 WA Hoff...

Page 3: ...R RADIAT O N Avoi d Direc Eye Exp osure Do Not I Stare into beam Only turn laser beam on when tool is on the workpiece Class 11la I WARNING DO NOT stare directly at the laser beam A hazard may exist if you I deliberately stare into the beam ALWAYS follow the following safety precautions when using this saw 1 The tinted glasses that were included will enhance the laser light in bright light conditi...

Page 4: ...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 or fumes 3 ALWAYS keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1 Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug one blade is wider than th...

Page 5: ...tool outside ALWAYS use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock NOTE The extension cord must have adequate wire size AWG American Wire Gauge for safe efficient use Smaller gauge wires have greater capacity 16 gauge wire has more capacity than 18 gauge wire PERSONALSAFETY 1 ALWAYS stay alert watch what you are doing and u...

Page 6: ...to loss of control 2 DO NOT force tool Use the correct tool and blade for your application The correct toot and blade will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed 3 DO NOT use tool if switch does not turn it On or Off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 4 ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adj...

Page 7: ...nt It on pages 8 9 2 DO NOT reach underneath the work The guard cannot protect you from the blade beneath the work 3 ALWAYS check lower guard for proper closing BEFORE each use DO NOT operate the saw if the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly Never clamp or tie the lower guard in the open position If the saw is accidentally dropped the lower guard may be bent Raise the lower guard...

Page 8: ...FORE making a cut Loose adjusting screws and holders can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of control may result 12 When removing the blade from the tool ALWAYS avoid contact with skin and ALWAYS wear protective gloves when grasping the blade or accessory Accessories may be hot after prolonged use KICKBACK _WHAT CAUSES IT AND WAYS TO PREVENT IT he Causes of Kickback 1 Kickback is a sudden r...

Page 9: ...nels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports MUST be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel 5 DO NOT use a dull or damaged blade Unsharpened or improperfy set blades produce narrow kerf which causes excessive friction blade binding and KICKBACK 6 ALWAYS be sure that the blade dept...

Page 10: ... is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced at a Sears Service Center 7 DO NOT abuse the cord NEVER use the cord to carry ...

Page 11: ... t lt l l H u t Z_ WARNING Some dust particles created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction jobs contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductiveharm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically4reated lumber Your risk...

Page 12: ...e guards Also NEVER use a blade that is so thick that it prevents the outer blade washer from engaging with the flat side of the spindle Blades that are too large or too thick can result in an accident causing serious personal injury Your saw has a spindle lock button for locking the spindle on your saw in a stationary position Push and hold the spindle lock button when mounting changing or removi...

Page 13: ...n 3 Follow Steps 1 through 4 on Mounting Blade to Saw but DO NOT hold down the spindle lock button 4 Carefully remove blade I KNOWYOUR SAW See Fig 2 Your circular saw has many built in convenience features for fast efficient cutting These features include the laser beam that projects a line of light along the cutting line for accurate cutting It also has easy to operate adjustments for depth of cu...

Page 14: ...t Aperture Upper Blade Guard Scale Adjustment Knob Guide Retaining Screw _Edge Guide ustment Depth Of Cut Scale _i _Tighten Input Blade Diameter Blade Arbor Cutting Depth at 90 Cutting Depth at 45 Maximum Bevel Angle Rating No Load Speed t5 Amps 7 t 4 in 184mm 5 8 in 16ram 2 7 6 in 61 g7mm 1 t3 16 in 47 24mm 54 50 1 _voii_ eo HZ AC 5000 RPM 14 ...

Page 15: ... glasses that were included wilt enhance the laser Laser Button light in bright light conditions DO NOT wear these glasses if they interfere with the safe operation of this saw 2 DO NOT turn the laser beam on until the saw is on the workpiece 3 Mark the line of cut on the workpiece 4 Adjust the cutting angle and cutting depth as needed 5 Plug in the saw and push button to turn on laser See Fig 3 6...

Page 16: ... blade guard does not cover I the blade on the underside of the workpiece see Fig 5 Since the blade is exposed on the I underside of the workpiece ALWAYS keep your hands and fingers away from the cutting area I Any part of your body coming in contact with the moving blade will result in serious injury JlltnUllllUiiw iii tl i i i iiiii iii iii iiii i ii ii i Z_ CAUTION NEVER use the saw when the gu...

Page 17: ...aused By 1 Incorrect Blade Depth Setting See Fig_6 and 8 2 Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece 3 Twisting the blade while making a cut 4 Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade_ 5 Not providing proper support for workpiece See Fig 7 _ 6 Forcing a cuL 7 Cutting warped or wet lumber 8 Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures 9 Contacting the workpiece with blade at le...

Page 18: ... warped fumber 8 ALWAYS hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position This will help you resist the force of kickback should it occur Fig 9 _J L1 0 IMPORTANT When using your saw ALWAYS stay alert and exercise control DO NOT remove your saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving_ DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT ALWAYS use the correct blade depth setting_ The correct bl...

Page 19: ...afer an_d i easier Loss of control of the saw c uld cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury NEVER use the saw with your hands positioned as shown in Fig 127 TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL t ALWAYS support the workpiece near the cut 2 ALWAYS support the workpiece so the cut will be on your right 3 ALWAYS clamp the workpiece so it will not move during the cut Place the workpiece with the go...

Page 20: ...eting your cut release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop DO NOT remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving Fig 13 i i iiiii iiiiiiiiiii i Z_ DANGER When sawing through the workpiece the lower blade guard does not cover the blade The blade is exposed on the under side of the workpiece ALWAYS keep your hands and fingers away from the cutting area Any ...

Page 21: ...cuts 3 Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require different settings ALWAYS make a trial cut in scrap materials along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the bfade from the guideline to make an accurate cut 4 When making a bevel cut ALWAYS hold your saw firmly with both hands See Fig 16 5 Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece Then squeeze the trigger switc...

Page 22: ...r 90 cuts However shipping can cause misalignment To Check 1 Unplug the saw _ WARNING Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury 2 Place saw in an upside down position on workbench See Fig t7 3 Use a carpenter s square to check the squareness of the saw blade to the base on your saw Fig 17 Bevel 3arpenter s Edge Guide Square RetainingScre...

Page 23: ...he workpiece until the base is flat against the workpiece 4 After you complete the cut release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop After the blade has stopped remove it from the workpiece Pocket Cu If the corners of your pocket cut are not completely cut Lower Blade Guard Handle through use a hand saw or sabre saw to finish I z_ WARNING NEVER tie the lower blade guard...

Page 24: ...de through holes in base of saw See Fig120 3 Adjust edge guide to the desired length of cut 4 Tighten the edge guide retaining screw_ Using the Edge Guide 1 Place the face of the guide firmly against the edge of the workpiece Doing this will give you a true cut without pinching the blade 2 BE SURE that guiding edge of the workpiece is straight so you can get a straight cut 3 Carefully guide the sa...

Page 25: ...ectrical shock or injury Avoid solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt carbon dust etc It is a known fact that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used to work on fiber glass boats and sports cars wall...

Page 26: ... u u I I i Z_ CAUTION Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and position the cord I so it wit not get caught on lumber tools etc_during the cutting operation I _ WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace it immediately NEVER use a tool with a damaged cord because touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury BLADES Sears has a l...

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Page 28: ...60 The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate Always mention the Model Number when calling about your t0ol i in o _ o_ _oTM o_ o_ Oi r O o 3 BP _oo _1 _J _ 1 _ _ 1 n r3 rr o n m b_ _ _or r r r ir i_ r u_ Z o_ I 0 t_ I 03 0 n O 0 or I n O 0 O3 28 ...

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