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Page 1: ...TION 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 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 983000 054 3 02 ...

Page 2: ... 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 817 WA 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 making it easy to maintain and op...

Page 3: ... 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 exp...

Page 4: ...cutting IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet therefore they are always in an operating condition Be aware of possible hazards when carrying your battery tool when M M making adjustments to it or when changing accessories USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH YOUR BAn ERY TOOL Do not substitute any other charger Use of another charg...

Page 5: ...pped 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 moving Blade...

Page 6: ...epth at 0 Bevel Cut Cutting Depth at 45 Bevel Cut 5 1 2 in 140 mm No Load Speed 4 000 RPM 3 8 in 10 mm Motor 18 Volt DC 1 9 16 in 40 mm Charge Rate 1 Hour 1 1 8 in 29 mm 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 co...

Page 7: ...icat ing slow charge mode The red light indicates fast charge mode 1 hour charge time The green light indicates slow charge mode requiring overnight charging for batteries to reach full charge If the green light comes on after letting battery pack cool down remove it from charger for additional cooling Once the battery pack cools down you can recharge battery pack in fast charge mode as normal Do ...

Page 8: ...h reduces 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 produ...

Page 9: ...acts on battery pack engage properly with charger contacts Normally the yellow and green lights on charger will come on This indicates charger is in soft start mode and should switch to fast charge mode within 5 minutes When charger is in fast charge mode the red light wilt come on If after a period of 15 minutes the yellow and green lights remain on remove battery pack wait 1 minute and reinsert ...

Page 10: ...imum 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 pack fro...

Page 11: ...ays available 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 you...

Page 12: ...ICKBACK 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 lO One blade tooth below the material to be cut works best for most efficient cutting action CORRECTBLADEDEPTHSETTING BLADEEXPOSEDONEBLADETOOTH BELOWTHEMATERIAL TO BECUT Fig 10 Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning a c...

Page 13: ... cut 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 _ ee Figure 2 BASE ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY KNOB Fig 12 Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the required depth is reac...

Page 14: ...he 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 from ...

Page 15: ...aking 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 s...

Page 16: ...e of cut See Figure 21 BEVEL SCALE i BLADE GUIDENOTCH BEVEL GUIDELINE ALIGNINNERBLADEGUIDENOTCHON SAWBASEWITH LINEOF CUTAS SHOWNWHENMAKING45 BEVELCUTS Fig 21 LOWER BLADEGUARD Fig 22 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 _ WARNING The b...

Page 17: ...djusted 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 _ 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 23 Using a carpenter s square check squareness of saw blad...

Page 18: ...ar out Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt 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 or below normal room temperature will shorten battery life Never store batteries in a di...

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Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 18 VOLT CORDLESS TRIM SAW MODEL NUMBER 973 113121 27 12 26 13 _q 14 17 28 18 10 6 5 s 2 19 20 16 21 22 23 25 20 ...

Page 21: ... 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 Part No Number Description 17 6867201 18 5599402 19 6807001 20 6850303 21 6600506 22 6112004 23 982296 001 24 975533 000 25 975532 000 26 item No _ 11103 27 Item No 9 11059 28 975554 000 29 975553 000 30 975555 000 31 981918 001 983000 054 Qua...

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