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Page 1: ...e reference CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Safety Features Operation Maintenance Parts List Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 806 10 00 ...

Page 2: ...s for only 90 days from the date of purchase 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 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Your trim saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this trim saw...

Page 3: ...l carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces For example Pipes radiators ranges refrigera tor enclosures KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tool in damp or wet locations or ex...

Page 4: ... where the temperature is more than 50 F but less than 100 F Under extreme usage or temperature conditions battery leakage may occur If liquid comes in contact with your skin wash immediately with soap and water then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar If liquid gets in your eyes flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes then seek immediate medical attention If carrying your battery t...

Page 5: ...aw is dropped lower blade guard or bumper may be bent restricting full return If lower blade guard or bumper becomes bent or damaged replace them before reuse KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from blade Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is mov...

Page 6: ...ting Depth at 0 Bevel Cut Cutting Depth at 45 Bevel Cut 5 1 2 in No Load Speed 3 800 RPM 3 8 in Motor 14 4 Volts DC 1 9 16 in Charge Rate 3 5 Hours 1 1 8 in Charger Rating 120 volts 60 Hz AC Your trim saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping If any parts are damaged or missing contact your ne...

Page 7: ...the possibility of accidental starting The lock off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger You must depress the lock off button in order to pull the switch trigger The lock resets each time the trigger is released Note You can depress the lock off button from either the left or right side APPLICATIONS Use only for the purpose listed below Cutting all types of wood products lumber...

Page 8: ...sure power supply is normal household voltage 120 volts 60 Hz AC only Connect charger to power supply Place battery pack in charging stand Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in charging stand See Figure 1 Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery pack engage properly with contacts in charging stand When properly connected the red light on charging stand will turn on Note ...

Page 9: ...s the maximum blade capacity of your saw Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guard while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle Either of these situations could result in a serious accident TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE TO ASSEMBLE BLADE Remove battery...

Page 10: ...ilable Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow your saw down Use gum and pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations Do not use gasoline BLADE GUARD SYSTEM The lower blade guard attached to your trim saw is there for your protection and safety It should never be altered for any reason If it becomes damaged or begins to return slow or sluggish do not operate your saw u...

Page 11: ...KBACK Always keep the correct blade depth setting the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 in below the material to be cut See Figure 8 One blade tooth below the material to be cut works best for most efficient cutting action CORRECTBLADEDEPTHSETTING BLADEEXPOSEDONEBLADETOOTH BELOWTHE MATERIALTO BECUT Fig 8 Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning a cut N...

Page 12: ...ut works best for most efficient cutting action TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH Remove battery pack from saw _ WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Loosen depth adjustment knob See Figure 10 o BASE ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY KNOB Fig 10 Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the required depth is reac...

Page 13: ... the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause your saw to kickback towards you resulting in serious injury When making a cut use steady even pressure Forcing causes rough cuts could shorten the life of your saw and could cause kickback REMEMBER When sawing through work the lower blade guard does not cover the blade exposing it on the underside of work Keep your hands and fingers away fro...

Page 14: ...ing wide rip cuts A five inch scale has been provided on the rip guide When using the width of cut scale on the base in combination with the rip guide cuts can be made up to 6 in to the left of the blade or 8 3 4 in to the right of the blade The rip guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in a cut The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback TO ASSEMBLE RiP GUIDE Remove battery pack from saw...

Page 15: ...9 LOWER BLADEGUARD Fig 19 Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece Depress the lock off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw Always let the blade reach full speed then guide your saw into the workpiece _k WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause saw to kickback toward you resulting in serious injury After you complet...

Page 16: ...tory adjusted to assure 0 angle of your saw blade when making 90 cuts However misalignment can occur during shipping TO CHECK Remove battery pack from saw _i WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Place your saw in an upside down position on workbench See Figure 20 Using a combination square check squareness of s...

Page 17: ...empt to replace the batteries Handling of these batteries especially when wearing rings and jewelry could result in a serious burn To obtain the longest possible battery life we suggest the following Store and charge your batteries in a cool area Temperatures above normal room temperature will shorten battery life Never store batteries in a discharged condition Recharge them immediately after they...

Page 18: ...5 11 10 CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW MODEL NUMBER 973 113080 12 13 14 17 28 19 20 21 22 2 27 23 25 18 ...

Page 19: ...rew 1 Base Screw 1 Hex Nut 1 Screw 1 Carriage Bolt M6 x 13 mm 1 Data Plate 1 Warning Label 1 Upper Blade Guard 1 Upper Blade Guard Screw 3 Bumper 1 Bumper Screw 1 Key Pad No Number Descr_tion 17 975540 000 18 975539 000 19 975538 000 20 975537 000 21 975536 000 22 975534 000 23 975419 001 24 975533 000 25 975532 000 26 Item No _ 11013 27 Item No 9 11012 28 975554 O00 29 975553 000 30 975855 000 31...

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