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Page 1: ...ce _ CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product 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 799 11 00 Safety Features Operation Maintenance Parts List ...

Page 2: ...ies 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 s...

Page 3: ...arefully 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 expos...

Page 4: ...here 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 too...

Page 5: ...d 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 WARNING ...

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

Page 7: ...dicat 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: ...e 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 p...

Page 9: ... 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 will come on If after a period of 15 minutes the yellow and green lights remain on remove battery pack wait 1 minute and reinsert battery...

Page 10: ... 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 pack...

Page 11: ...lable 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 un...

Page 12: ...ACK 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 10 One blade tooth below the material to be cut works best for most efficient cutting action CORRECTBLADEDEPTHSEI I ING BLADEEXPOSEDONEBLADETOOTH BELOWTHEMATERIALTO BE CUT Fig 10 Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning a cut...

Page 13: ...the material to be 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 nob See Figure 12 DEPTH BASE ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY KNOB Fig 12 Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the required depth is reach...

Page 14: ...rkpiece before it reaches full speed could cause your saw to kickback towards you resulting in serious injury Fig 15 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 15: ...a cut The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback TO ASSEMBLE RIP GUIDE Remove battery pack from saw _k WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury RIP GUIDESCREW BASE ASSEMBLY WIDTHOF CUTSCALE BLADE Fig 18 A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of your saw When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts th...

Page 16: ...f cut See Figure 21 BEVEL BEVEL SCALE OB BLADE GUIDENOTCH GUIDELINE ALIGNINNERBLADEGUIDENOTCHONSAWBASEWITH 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 blad...

Page 17: ...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 _L 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 bl...

Page 18: ...lly wear 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 normal room temperature will shorten battery life Never store batteries in a disch...

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Page 20: ...11 CRAFTSMAN 18 VOLTS CORDLESS TRIM SAW MODEL NUMBER 973 113120 12 13 27 10 6 9 5 2 6 14 19 28 20 21 22 23 25 20 _ ...

Page 21: ... 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 PaN No Number Description 17 975540 000 18 975539 000 19 975538 000 20 975537 000 21 975536 000 22 975534 000 23 982296 001 24 975533 000 25 975532 000 26 ItemNo 9 11103 27 item N0 9 11059 28 975554 000 29 975553 000 30 975555 000 31 981918 001 9720...

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