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Page 1: ...nd the operator s manual before using this product Use jig saw only with recommended Craftsman battery pack and charger both sold separately 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 comicraftsman 983000 488 8 04 Save this manuaJ for future reference US ...

Page 2: ...is used for commercia or rental purposes this warranty app ies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific ega rights and you may a so have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and 0o Dept 817WA Noffrnan Estates L 60179 This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given...

Page 3: ...ntrol of the tool in unexpected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be drawn into air vents Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Stable footing on a solid surface enables be...

Page 4: ... have to be plugged into an electrical outlet therefore they are always in operating condition Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat This wil reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury N...

Page 5: ...ion cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below Cord Length Feet 25 50 100 Cord Size AWG 16 16 16 NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug which could cause shorting and electr...

Page 6: ... locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand Read The Operator s Manual operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a ful face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in No Hands Symbol ser...

Page 7: ...e suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERWOE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera tion and instructing others who may u...

Page 8: ... Per Minute 0 2 1 O0 min Switch Vanable Speed Blade Clamp Toolqess Cutting Angle 0 to 45 both Left and Right rbital Motion 4 Positions LOCK OFF BUTTON TRIGGER SWITCH TOOL LESS BLADECLAMP ORBITAL ADJUSTMENTKNOB REXKEY STORAGE SAWBASE HEXKEY SAWBLADE Fig 1 ...

Page 9: ...r saw OFF VARIABLE SPEED This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression BLADE STORAGE When not in use you can place the blades provided with your orbital jig saw in the storage area ocated on the back of the saw ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB Four position orbital adjustment for fine to aggres...

Page 10: ...r that battery pack is out of or below normal temperature range Yellow and Green LEDs on Deeply discharged or defective battery pack No LED on Defective charger or battery pack CHARGmNG THE BATTERY PACK Battery packs for this tool have been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems Therefore you should charge it until the green LED on the front of the charger comes on NOTE Bat...

Page 11: ...n for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot this will cause the green LED to come on instead of the red LED After 30 minutes reinsert the battery pack in the charger If the green LED continues to remain on return battery pack to your nearest Sears Repair Center for checking or replacing NOTE This situation only occurs when contin...

Page 12: ...nt of saw Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar Release and ock blade clamp ever Replace battery pack HEX KEY STORAGE See Figure 5 Secure supplied hex key on the saw base behind the rubber covered tab Push into place Make sure the hex key is secured before performing any sawing operation Remove by pulling on the hex key BLADECLAMP LOCK RELEASELEVER SAW BLADE UFT BLADECLAMP BLADECLAMP Fi...

Page 13: ...cuts through your work in the upstroke but does not drag across your work in the downstroke The higher settings should be used when fast cutting in soft material is desired The lower settings should be used when cutting materials with more resistance STRAIGHT CUT See Figure 6 A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood or straightedge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of your saw ag...

Page 14: ...t screws secure y Return hex key to storage compartmenL NOTE The w de s ot in the base must be used when mak ing beve cuts scro cuts p unge cuts and when cutting metal PLUNGE CUTTING See Figures 10 11 _ WARNING To avoid loss of control broken b ades or damage to the material being cut always use extreme caution when making p unge cuts We do not recommend p unge cutting on mateda s other than wood ...

Page 15: ...tting angle at 0 align the 0 mark on the scale with the edge of the motor housing NOTE When setting angle at 0 for splinter free cutting the positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not used Tighten base pivot screws securely Remove hex key and return it to storage compartment Replace battery pack OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE See Figure 14 An optional edge guide is available for use with your saw ...

Page 16: ...attery 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 fo owing Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use For battery pack storage longer than 30 days Store the battery pack where the temperature is below...

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Page 18: ...TS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS UST Key Part Key Part No Number Description Qty No Number 1 690227036 Metal Cutting Blade 1 6 680907001 1 690227035 Wood Cutting Blade 1 7 550432001 2 660302002 Screw 2 8 671314002 3 630847003 Plate 1 130139020 4 660302001 Screw 1 1425301 5 630846007 Base 1 983000 488 Description Qty Hex Key 1 Rubber Tube 1 Blade Guard 1 Battery Pack 9 11375 0 Charger _ 11041 0 Opera...

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