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Page 1: ...isk of injury the user must read and understand the Operator s manual before using this product WARRANTY SAFETY UNPACKING DESCRiPTiON OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING ESPANOL Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www cfaftsman com ...

Page 2: ...n free replacement visit the web site www craftsman com This warranty does not cover blades and bulbs which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary ...

Page 3: ...t in death or serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey this safety warning may result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGE...

Page 4: ...ocations To reduce the risk of injury user must Read The Operator s Manual read and understand operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles or safety Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Alert Precautions that involve Safety your safety No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri...

Page 5: ... Only turn laser beam on when the saw is on the workpiece Class Ilia laser _ WARNING Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure _k WARNING The use of optical instruments such as but not limited to telescopes or transits to view the laser beam will increase eye hazard CAUTION Use of controls or adjust...

Page 6: ...s refer to ANSI Z136 1 the STANDARD FOR THE SAFE USE OF LASERS available from the Laser institute of America 407 380 1553 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refers to y...

Page 7: ...es Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or battery pack picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating pa...

Page 8: ...d always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury _ WARNING The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being propelled into your eyes resulting in severe eye damage When operating power tool always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed _k WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until...

Page 9: ...h the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin Do not cut an oversized workpiece Check for the proper clearance under the workpiece before cutting so that the blade will not strike the workbench or material under the workpiece Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on Secure material before cuttin...

Page 10: ...o hearing loss All visitors and bystanders must wear the same safety equipment that the operator of the saw wears Inspect the tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired at your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center Be aware of the cord location Always check the tool for damaged parts Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked...

Page 11: ... 2 Open the color box to locate the following Jig Saw 2 blades Dust tube Hex key Carry bag Manual 3 Inspect the items carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping If any of the items mentioned is missing refer to PARTS LIST illustration return the jig saw to the Craftsman outlet from which it was purchased to have it replaced WARNING If any parts are broken or mis...

Page 12: ...n Top handle Release button Power cord Tool less blade clamp Push on switch Live tool indicator LED light Blade storage Locking knob for edge guide Base plate Bevel Angle scale Scrolling Orbit control lever Edge guide mounting slot Laser aperture Variable speed Vacuum blower knob 28223 ManuaLRevised_10 0310 Page 12 ...

Page 13: ...ng plastics hardboard medium orbital action 5 Fast for maximum orbital action used for fast cutting in plywood softwoods Blade guide support rollers provide added blade control 15 16 inch blade stroke for faster cutting Durable base glides smoothly over the workpiece Bevel scale for easy adjustment Bevel cutting capacity 0 to 45 left and right Quick blade change without tools LED worklight illumin...

Page 14: ...lade guide supports the blade when cutting and must at all times rest against the back edge of the blade except when in the scrolling mode It should rotate freely TURN POWER ON OFF WHEN USING THE BARREL GRIP Fig 3 1 Connect the power cord of your saw to a standard household power outlet 2 Turn your saw on by sliding the push on switch forward until it clicks into the start position 3 To turn power...

Page 15: ...NG POWER ON OFF AND USING LOCK ON BUTTON Fig 5 1 Connect the power cord of your saw to a standard household power outlet 2 Start the tool by squeezing the on off trigger switch 3 Release the on off trigger switch to stop the tool 4 To lock the on off trigger switch in the on position press trigger switch and while holding it on press in the lock on button from either side The power lock on button ...

Page 16: ...e the optimum speed for cutting your workpiece by making a trial cut in a scrap piece of material Variable Speed Dial Workpiece to be cut Setting on variable speed dial Wood 5 6 Low carbon mild steel 2 5 Stainless steel 3 4 Aluminium 3 6 Plastic 1 4 WARNING Failure to unplug the saw from the power source when assembling parts making adjustments or changing blades could result in accidental startin...

Page 17: ...n and the back of the blade must rest in the groove of the blade guide rollers 4 Release the tool less blade change lever to lock the blade Tool less blade change lever Fig 7b 5 Pull on the blade see Fig 7b to make sure it is securely locked in place NOTE For use with both T U shank blades CAUTION Once the blade is installed in the saw it is always exposed There is no lower blade guard Use caution...

Page 18: ...ling mode Fig 8a 8b REMOVING THE BLADE Fig 7a 7b 1 Unplug the saw WARNING Always unplug saw from the power source before changing blade or making any adjustments Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting which can cause serious personal injury 2 Turn the saw upside down for blade removal Fig 8a Fig 8b Blade guide rollers support the blade when cutting in all cutting modes excep...

Page 19: ...h the line of cut 5 Turn on the trigger switch and slowly push the saw forward keeping the laser beam on the line of cut 6 Shut off the laser light when finished cutting LED WORKLIGHT Your jig saw has a built in LED worklight for illuminating the cutting area To activate the LED worklight plug in your jig saw The LED worklight turns on automatically when the tool is plugged in power source LIVE TO...

Page 20: ...woods with a slightly aggressive orbital action 4 MEDIUM for cutting most metal plastics and hardwoods with a more aggressive orbital action than the LOW mode 5 FAST for maximum orbital action and the fastest cutting in plywood soft woods and softer materials Choose the SCROLLING or SMOOTH setting with the scrolling orbital control lever for normal up and down blade motion position 1 and 2 Choose ...

Page 21: ...allows the I blade to be rotated 360 It is ideal for cutting curves designs and detailed pattern work 1 To engage the scrolling function move the Scrolling orbit control lever to the SCROLLING position Fig 10 2 Grasp the scrolling control knob Fig 11 3 The scrolling control knob can be rotated 360 to the left or right while guiding the saw to follow intricate Fig 11 cutting lines NOTE The blade ca...

Page 22: ... blade which could damage the material being cut 2 WAY SAWDUST REMOVAL Your jig saw is equipped with a 2 way sawdust removal system 1 Unplug the saw 2 Switch the vacuum blower knob Fig 12 to the BLOWER position to blow sawdust metal and plastic chips away from the cutting area OR 1 2 Unplug the saw Switch the vacuum blower knob Fig 12 to the VACUUM position 3 Attach the dust tube to the saw Fig 13...

Page 23: ... be cut and line up the blade with your cutting line 5 Hold the saw firmly and turn it on 6 Press down to keep base plate flat against the workpiece as you slowly push the saw in the direction of the cut 7 Gradually build up the blade speed cutting as close to the line as possible unless you want to leave enough room for finished sanding 8 As you cut you may need to reposition the vise or clamps t...

Page 24: ... through the wall of the tubing and then insert the blade into the cut rotating the tube as you saw 1 When cutting metals a suitable cooling cutting oil must be used 2 Spread the oil onto the blade or workpiece at regular intervals during cutting in order to reduce wear or overheating the blade WARNING Always unplug the saw from the power source before oiling the blade or making any adjustments or...

Page 25: ... _ well clear of the workpiece 4 Start the saw and then gradually lower the blade into the workpiece firmly holding the toe of the saw base to prevent side wobble 5 Slowly pivot the saw downward like a hinge until the blade cuts through and the base rests flat on the workpiece 6 Begin sawing in the usual manner along the cut line WARNING Do not use a scroll blade for plunger cutting iMPORTANT Do n...

Page 26: ...saw base 3 Move the base of the saw slightly forward and tilt it to the required angle between 0 and 45 using the scale marked on the base bracket 4 Install a cutting blade 5 5 Slide the blade guide assembly until the blade guide rests against the back edge of the blade 6 Re tighten the hex screws For accurate work it is necessary to make a trial cut measure the work and reset the angle until the ...

Page 27: ...e slots in the base of the jig saw Fig 19 It can be inserted from either side of the base with the edge guide facing down 3 Screw the edge guide locking knob into the threaded hole in the base to tighten the edge guide bar in place 4 Measure the distance from the edge of the workpiece to the line of cut Slide the edge guide to this desired distance and then tighten the locking knob to secure edge ...

Page 28: ... and slowly push the saw forward NOTE To make a hole cut from inside the circle to make wheels or discs cut from the outside GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage To ensure safety and reliability all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician at a Sears Parts Re...

Page 29: ...ard spackling compound or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet Use a soft clean and damp cloth to wipe the tool housing A mild detergent can be used but nothing like alcohol petrol or other cleaning agent Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts _l_ WARNING When changing a blade immediately after o...

Page 30: ...ion WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace it immediately Never use a tool with a damaged extension cord because touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury BLADES Craftsman has a large selection of jig saw blades for fast efficient cutting in a variety of materials and applications 6 in long 7 teeth per in 3 1 8 in 10 teeth per in 2...

Page 31: ... is hard to see LED worklight does not illuminate The Scrolling Control Knob cannot be turned LED worklight illuminates automatically when tool is plugged in Check to see if tool is plugged in The Scrolling Orbital Control Lever is not set to the Scrolling position Plug tool in LED worklight illuminates automatically once tool is plugged into electrical source Set the Scrolling Orbital Control Lev...

Page 32: ...6A Jig Saw MODEL NUMBER 320 28223 The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate Always mention the Model Number when ordering parts for this tool 28223 ManuaLRevised_10 0310 Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...0 Right Handle Assembly 1 9 3660030000 Spring 2 10 3123857000 Lock Pin 1 11 3320615000 Lock Button 1 12 3121459000 Switch Cover 1 13 3420675000 Hander Lever 1 14 3125317000 Switch LockA 1 15 3660072000 Spring 1 16 3123856000 I Trigger Lock 1 17 3120457000 Limiting Piece 2 18 3660054000 Spring 1 19 3700220000 Connecting Piece 1 20 3121471000 Pendulum Lever 1 21 3700536000 Felt Ring 1 22 3700145000 ...

Page 34: ...00 i Tapping Screw 3 40 5650001000 Plain Washer 1 41 3120444000 Dust Seal 1 42 3120491000 Guiding Block 1 43 3550213000 Pendulum Pin 1 44 3660071000 Spring 1 45 3550202000 Pin 1 46 3550191000 Pin 1 1 47 2822446000 Plunger Assembly 1 48 3550214000 Crank Roller 1 49 5700022000 Needle Bearing 1 50 5660007000 Circlips For Shaft 1 51 3700183000 Washer C 1 52 3550993000 Gear Set 1 53 5700030000 Needle B...

Page 35: ...123858000 Lever 1 71 3660051000 Spring 1 72 3123855000 Link 1 73 2750897000 Rotor 1 74 3700164000 Square Nut 1 75 2740270000 Stator 1 76 5610024000 Tapping Screw 2 77 3120234000 Cord Anchorage 1 78 4960017000 Carbon Brush 2 79 2820587000 Brush Support Assembly 1 80 3660055000 Carbon brush Spring 2 81 4870043000 Switch 1 82 4890524000 PCB Assembly 1 83 4930004000 Connecter 1 84 3123861000 Left Indi...

Page 36: ...Screw 1 95 3320602000 Right Housing Assembly 1 96 2822242000 Blowing Knob 1 97 L 3420339000 L Right Alum Cover _ 1 98 3650099000 Wire Guard 1 100 3123507000 i Transparent Cap 1 101 4360001000 LED 1 102 2780030000 Laser Set 1 103 4890523000 PCB Assembly 1 104 5700011000 Ball Bearing 1 105 5700004000 Ball Bearing 1 28223 ManuaLRevised_10 0310 Page 36 ...

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Page 40: ...pair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of the nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparation Au Canada pour service en fran ais a domi...

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