Craftsman 133.33166 User manual

Operator's Manual
ICRAFTSMAI
3-1/2 In.
Trak-Cut TM Circular Saw
With Miter-Guide Base
Model: 133.33166
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,4',CAUTION: Read, understand and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
in this manual before using this product.
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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• SAFETY
•ASSEMBLY
•OPERATION
•MAINTENANCE
•TROUBLESHOOTING
•ESPANOL, P. 21

Safety Symbols
Product Specifications
General Safety Instructions
Additional Safety Rules for Circular Saws
Unpacking
Description
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Parts List
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CRAFTSMAN ®ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted
against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase,
defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site:
www.craftsman.com
This warranty does not cover the blade, which is an expendable part 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 from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ All INSTRUCTIONS!
z_WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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Description of symbols
The rating plate on yourtool may show symbols.
These represent important informationabout the
product or instructions on its use.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.
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Double insulated for additional protection.
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Input 120V~ 60Hz
Rating 5A
No Load Speed n0=5000/min
Max cutting depth 1-1/8 inch
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/kWARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
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2.
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Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark
areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation [] eliminates the
need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply
system.
2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There isan increased risk of
electric shock ifyour body is grounded.
3. Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Handle the cord carefully. Never use the cord to carry the tools or
pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension
cord marked "w-a" or "w". These cords are rated for outdoor use and
reduce the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
,Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use toolswhen tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result
in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.
TOOLUSE AND CARE
1. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against
your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
2. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The
correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate in which it is
designed.
3. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
4. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
5. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
6. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting ACCESSORIES sharp and
clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
7. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation.
If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
8. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer
for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may
become hazardous when used on another tool or model.
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SERVICE
1. Tools service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result
in a risk of injury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may
create a risk of electric shock or injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
zADANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your
second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are
holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
•Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line
with the saw blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards.
• Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you
from the blade below the work.
• Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate
the saw if the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard in the open position. If the saw is accidentally
dropped, the lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
guard retraction lever and make sure it moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
• Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard
and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before
use. The lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.
• The lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such
as "Pocket Cuts" and "Compound Cuts". Raise the lower guard using
the guard retraction lever. As soon as the blade enters the material, the
lower guard must be released. For all other sawing tasks, the lower guard
should operate automatically.
• Always check that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing
the saw down on a bench or the floor. An unprotected, coasting blade
will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the switch is released.
• NEVER hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is
important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
• Hold the tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the
tool "live" and could cause an electric shock to the operator.
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•When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This
improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of the blade
binding.
• Always use blades of the correct size and shape (diamond vs. round)
arbour holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw
will run eccentrically causing loss of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade
washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum
performance and safety of operation.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade,
causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the
operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the
blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the
operator.
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back
edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade
to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward operator.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body
and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
• When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release
the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the
work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback
may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause
of blade binding.
• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf
and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If the saw
blade is binding, it may jump up or kick back from the workpiece as the
saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be
placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set
blades produce a narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding
and kickback.
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•Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure
before making a cut. If the blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may
cause binding and kickback.
• Use extra caution when making a "Plunge Cut" into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause
kickback.
• Do not use the circular saw near fumes or combustible liquids.
• Secure small pieces of wood firmly before working. Never hold them
in your hand.
• Never slow the blade down with your hands or by applying pressure
to the side of the blade.
• Never apply force( Advance the circular saw gently and steadily.
EXTENSION CORDS
Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of damaged cords can shock,
burn or electrocute.
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with adequate size conductors
should be used to prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. The table shows the correct size to use, depending on cord
length and nameplate amperage rating of tool. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. Always use U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
Tool's
Ampere
rating Volts
3 - 6 120V~
6 - 8 120V~
8 - 10 120V~
10 -12 120V~
12 -16 120V~
Total length of cord in feet. Cord size in
A.W.G. (minimum)
25 ft
(7.6 m)
18
18
18
16
14
50 ft
(15 m)
16 16
16 14
16 14
16 14
12
100 ft 150 ft
(30 m) (46 m)
14
12
12
12
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Duetomodernmassproductiontechniques,itisunlikelythatyour
CRAFTSMANPowerToolisfaultyorthatapartismissing.
Ifyoufindanythingwrongwhenthetoolisfirstunpackedfromthebox,
returnthetooltotheretailerfromwhichitwaspurchasedforareplacement.
DONOToperateafaultytool.Doingsocouldresultinseriouspersonal
injury.
ACCESSORIES
The CRAFTSMAN Trak-Cut TM Circular Saw is supplied with the following
accessories as standard:
• 1 x 3-1/2 in. (89mm) TCT saw blade 24 teeth
• 1x 3-1/2 in. (89mm) HSS saw blade 80 teeth
• 1 x 3-1/2 in. (89mm) Diamond blade
• Miter base
• Work piece clamp
• Parallel guide
• Dust extractor adaptor
• 3/16 in. (5mm) Allen key
• 1/8 in. (3mm) Allen key
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1. Motorvents
2. Handlegrip
3. On/offswitch(paddleswitch)
4. Cuttingdepthknob
5. Bladeguardrelease
6. Edgeguidelockingscrew
7. Vacuumhoseadaptor
8. Sawbladelockingscrew
9. PowerONlight
10.Spindlelockbutton
11.Bladeguardpivot
12.Bladeguard
13.Parallelfence/edgeguide
14.Edgeguidemount
15.Cutlineindicator
16.Hexkeys
17.Miterbase
18.Workpiececlamp
19.Lock-onswitch
HSS saw blade
3-1/2 in. x 3/64 in. x 318 in.
(89 x 1.0 x lOmm), 80 teeth
Cuts aluminium, hardwood,
laminates, plastics
Diamond coated
3-1/2 in. x5/64 in. x 3/8 in.
(89 x 1.8 x lOmm)
Cuts ceramic and marble tile,
circuit boards & fibreglass
reinforced plastics
TOT saw bade
TOT (Carbide tipped) blade
3-1/2 in. x5/64 in. x 3/8 in.
(89 x 1.9 x lOmm), 24 teeth
cuts wood, plastic, aluminium
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INSTALLING THE BLADE
I
AWARNING: BE SURE to wear protective work gloves while handling I
a saw blade. The blade can injure unprotected hands. I
AWARNING: Saw will be extremely hot after use. BE SURE to let saw,
blade and blade spindle clamping screw COOL before changing blades.
1. Unplug the saw.
/kWARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the plug i
from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments Ior changing blades.
2. Loosen the blade
clamping screw using
5mm hex wrench
included. Place wrench
into the blade clamping
screw and press the
spindle lock button.
3. Turn the wrench that is
in the clamping screw
CLOCKWISE while
holding the other wrench stationary.
4. After the screw is loose, place the saw on a flat
surface and continue to unscrew the blade spindle
clamping screw.
5. Remove the screw and the outer "0" washer.
6. Set the depth-of-cut scale to the maximum depth
of 1-1/8 inches. Release the blade release lever
and RAISE the base with the finger lift bracket to
expose the blade below the base.
7. Grasp the blade with your gloved hand and
remove the blade, or install the blade, through the
blade slot in the base.
8. Put a drop of oil onto the inner bushing washer
and outer "0" washer where they will touch the
blade.
9. Place the new saw blade through the blade slot
in the base and onto the spindle shaft against the
inner "0" bushing.
NOTE: The teeth of the blade should point upward at the front of the saw.
NOTE: The warning copy and the Blade Rotation Arrow shown on the blade
should face outward towards the operator so it can be viewed.
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10.Replacethebladeclampingscrew&washerand
handtightenitinaCOUNTER-CLOCKWISE
direction,
11.Use3/16in.(5mm)hexwrenchandpressspindle
lockbuttontotightenthespindleclampingscrew
thoroughly.
12.Placethehexwrenchbackinthecase.
NOTE:NEVERuseabladethatistoothicktoallow
the"0"washertoengagewiththeflatsideofthe
spindle.
CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
/kCAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and
unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.
NOTE: This tool has a maximum cutting depth of 1-1/8 inch.
The cutting depth is controlled by limiting the amount of blade exposed below
the blade guard.
1. Lossen the depth lock
lever.
2. Slide the depth of cut lever
(4) upward towards the
handle grip (2) and tighten
the lever to hold the depth
stop mechanism in place.
3. Press the blade guard
release button (5) and
carefully pivot the blade guard (12) to expose
the amount of blade to achieve the desired depth
of cut.
NOTE: The measurement markings on side of the
blade guard can be used as a guide in setting the
depth of cut. The location on the blade guard that
intersects with the edge of the blade indicates roughly
the depth of cut. Always test the depth setting on a
scrap workpiece to verify the setting before cutting
into the good workpiece.
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STARTING YOUR TRAK-CUT TM CIRCULAR SAW
The unit has a sliding on/off
trigger with lock-on switch.
To switch the unit on, slide
the trigger backwards. If you
require the unit to remain
on, squeeze up the lock-on
trigger and release. This will
keep the unit switched on.
To switch off the unit depress
the lock-on trigger and let the
trigger slide forward to the off positon.
STARTING A CUT
AWARNING: ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely.
ALWAYS maintain proper control of saw. Failure to clamp and support
workpiece and loss of control of saw could result in serious injury.
1. Unplug the saw.
AWARNING: ALWAYS unplug saw before making any adjustments.
Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting which
can cause serious personal injury.
2. Set-up and clamp your
workpiece and mark your
cut line.
3. Set the Depth-of-Cut.
4. Plug in the saw.
5. Hold saw firmly with both
hands.
6. Position the front of the
saw's base onto the
leading end (edge) of the workpiece that is solidly
supported. Align the center of the cut line indicator
(15) on the front of the base with the cut line.
7. Manually release the blade guard release lever
while holding the finger lift bracket on the rear
of the base as you lower the saw's handle and
blade to the selected depth. MAKE SURE THE
BLADE IS NOT MAKING CONTACT WITH THE
WORKPIECE.
8. With both hands on the handle, squeeze the trigger's molded finger grip
safety release "backward" while squeezing down on the paddle switch to
turn the saw "On". For continuous operation, use the lock-on trigger (19).
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9. Let the blade reach full speed BEFORE you enter
the workpiece, starting your cut.
10. Press down on the saw, keeping the front of the
base flat against the workpiece as you slowly
push the saw's blade into the workpiece.
11. Carefully guide the saw through the line of cut. DO
NOT bind the blade in the cut; push the saw blade
forward at a rate where the blade is not laboring.
When the cut is complete, release the trigger
safety release and paddle switch and let the blade come to a complete
stop.
DO NOT REMOVE the saw and blade from the workpiece while the blade
is moving. This could damage your cut (kerf), cause kickback, loss of
control, and result in serious injury.
12. When the blade and saw are clear of and removed from the workpiece,
the lower blade guard and base will be able to automatically drop down
and the blade guard release lever will engage the upper blade guard,
locking the blade above the base.
A_WARNING: ALWAYS maintain proper control of the saw to make
sawing safer and easier. Loss of control of the saw could cause an
accident resulting in possible serious injury.
MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP CUTS
_WARNING: ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely. I
ALWAYS maintain proper control of saw. Failure to clamp and support Iworkpece and loss of control of saw could result in serious injury.
1. ALWAYS use your saw with your hands positioned correctly.
AWARNING: ALWAYS maintain proper control of the saw to make
sawing safer and easier. Loss of control of the saw could cause an
accident resulting in possible serious injury.
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3.
When making cross or rip cuts, align your line of cut with the center of the
cut guide indicator (15) located on the front of the saw's base.
Since the thickness of blades varies, MAKE A TRIAL CUT in scrap
material along the guideline to determine how much, if any, you should
offset the blade from the guideline to allow for the kerf of the blade to get
an accurate cut.
MAKING RIP CUTS
ALWAYS use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with your saw. You
can use either a straight edge (sold separately), or use the edge guide that is
included with your saw.
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CUTTING WITH A STRAIGHT EDGE
z_WARNING: ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely, i
ALWAYS maintain proper control of saw. Failure to clamp and support I
workpiece and loss of control of saw could result in serious injury.
You can make an efficient rip guide by clamping a straight edge to your
workpiece.
1. Mark the position of the
side edge of the saw's
base (cutting platform)
and then securely clamp
the straight edge (sold
separately) on the mark
and parallel to the cut line.
2. As you cut, keep the edge
of the saw's base flush
against the straight edge and flat on the workpiece.
3. ALWAYS LET THE BLADE REACH FULL SPEED, then carefully guide
the saw into the workpiece. DO NOT bind the blade in the cut. Push the
saw forward at a speed where the blade is not laboring.
INSTALLING AND USING THE EDGE GUIDE
/kWARNING: ALWAYS unplug saw before making any adjustments.
Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting which can
cause serious personal injury.
Your saw comes with an edge guide that is 7-inches long on the guide edge.
It allows you to make accurate parallel cuts when trimming a workpiece. It
attaches to the saw's base. The arm of the edge guide is stamped, on both
sides, 0 to 7 inches in 1/4-inch increments and 1 to 18 centimeters in 10-mm
increments for easy adjustment of your cut.
The edge guide can be used with the guide edge turned down to guide along
the edge of a workpiece for rip or cross cuts, or turned up to guide against a
wall for inside cuts.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Position the edge guide so
the arm can slide into the
mounting slots at the front
of the saw's base, and
loosen the retaining screw.
3. Align the dimensions of
your edge guide ruler to
the cut line indicator.
4. Tighten the edge guide retaining screw.
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6.
,
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Clamp and support the workpiece securely
before making your cut.
Place the edge guide firmly against the edge
of the workpiece, or against a wall. Doing this
will help give you a true cut without pinching the
blade.
BE SURE that the guiding edge of the workpiece,
or the wall, is straight so you can produce a
straight cut.
ALWAYS LET THE BLADE REACH FULL SPEED, then carefully guide
the saw into the workpiece. DO NOT bind the blade in the cut. Push the
saw forward at a speed where the blade is not laboring.
PLUNGE OR POCKET CUTTING
Cutting into a solid base surface. One of the major benefits of this saw is its
ability to make plunge cuts directly into the middle, or interior of a workpiece,
or plunge cut directly into a solid base surface such as sub-flooring, siding,
paneling and hardwood or laminate flooring that is mounted on top of sub-
flooring.
_WARNING: ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely.
ALWAYS make sure the workpiece is securely positioned so it will
not move.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Mark the cut line on the surface to be cut.
3. Set the depth-of-cut to the thickness of the material to be cut, (sub/floor,
siding, laminate flooring, etc.)
4. Align (position) the saw base on the workpiece to your mark, using the
Length-of-Cut guide (so that your starting point lines up with the mark
corresponding to the Depth-of-Cut setting.
5. Plug in the saw.
6. Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
7. Activate the trigger safety release and paddle switches and turn the saw "On".
8. Let the blade reach full speed.
9. Manually release the blade guard release lever while holding the finger lift
bracket on the rear of the base.
10.A. SLOWLY lower the blade into the workpiece.
B. Carefully guide the saw through the line of cut until the forward depth
marking on the length of cut guide located on the saw's base aligns
with the end of cut marking on your workpiece. (DO NOT bind the
blade in the cut; push the saw blade forward at a rate where the blade
is not laboring).
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C. When the cut is complete, release the trigger safety release and paddle
switch and let the blade come to a complete stop. DO NOT REMOVE
the saw and blade from the workpiece while the blade is moving. This
could damage your cut (kerf), cause kickback and loss of control,
resulting in serious injury.
11.When the blade and saw are clear of and removed from the workpiece,
the lower blade guard and base will be able to automatically drop down
and the blade guard release lever will engage the upper blade guard,
locking the blade above the base.
AWARNING: NEVER clamp or tie the blade guard release lever and
the lower blade guard and base in the raised position exposing the
blade. This would not allow the lower blade guard and base assembly
to function properly after the cutting operation, increasing the risk of
serious personal injury.
SAWDUST REMOVAL
Your saw includes a 1-1/4-inch vac hose adapter
tube that attaches to the built-in dust extraction port
on the saw.
This adapter tube can be attached to a wet/dry vac
hose with a 1-1/4-inch hose adapter and then to a
wet/dry vac (all sold separately).
This will help remove dust, chips and cutting debris
away from the cutting area.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance allows for long life and trouble-free operation. A
cleaning, lubrication and maintenance schedule should be maintained. As
a common preventative maintenance practice, follow these recommended
steps:
1. When work has been completed, clean the tool to allow smooth
functioning of the tool over time.
2. Use clean damp cloths to wipe the tool.
3. Check the state of all electrical cables.
4. Keep the motor air openings free from oil, grease and sawdust or
woodchips, and store tool in a dry place.
5. Be certain that all moving parts are well lubricated, particularly after
lengthy exposure to damp and/or dirty conditions.
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I/_WARNING. Wear safety goggles, a dust mask and ear defenders. J
I
IAWARNING D° n°t use the scraper in wet °r damp c°nditi°ns J
IACAUTION. Where possible, clamp smaller work pieces to the bench. J
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-
grade lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating conditions.
Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
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Tool power
switch (Paddle)
will not activate
the tool.
Lower blade
guard will not
return to locked
position.
Blade bolt is
tight but the
blade still spins
freely
Motor or motor
brush failure.
Wood chips or
debris blocking
guard.
Lower guard return
spring broken or
dislodged.
Guard lock broken.
Guard lock spring
broken.
Blade washer is not
aligned properly
with arbor shaft
After verifying power to
the tool and verifying that
the power switch (paddle)
activates properly, try the
following: Tap the plastic
body of the tool with a
plastic mallet or the plastic
handle of a screwdriver
and try again. If the tool still
does not operate, take to a
qualified service dealer for
repair.
Unplug tool! Remove any
debris that may be blocking
the guard. Blowout with an
air hose if available (wear
eye protection before using
air hose.)
DO NOT USE TOOL!
Take to a qualified service
dealer for repair.
DO NOT USE TOOL!
Take to a qualified service
dealer for repair.
DO NOT USE TOOL!
Take to a qualified service
dealer for repair.
Loosen blade bolt. Spin
blade washer slightly until
it aligns with arbor shaft
features and will no longer
spin. Retighten blade bolt.
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Tool will not
power on. AC power cord is not
fully inserted into the AC
outlet or has fallen out
No power on AC outlet
No power on AC outlet.
Your outlet may be
a GFI type or it may
be downstream from
another GFI outlet.
Power Cord Damaged
Safety interlock is not
activated properly.
Safety interlock may be
jammed.
Tool power
switch
(Paddle) will not
activate the tool.
Properly install power
cord plug into the AC
outlet
Find circuit breaker
panel and verify that
the breaker controlling
your outlet is ON. If the
breaker continues
to switch to the off
position, contact a
qualified electrician to
locate the cause.
Locate GFI outlets and
verify that the "RESET"
tab is pushed in. If the
GFI RESET tab pops
out again, contact a
qualified electrician to
locate the cause.
Remove power plug from
the AC outlet and inspect
the plug and the length of
the cord. Do not attempt
repair of the power
cord. Take to a qualified
service dealer for tool
repair, or discard the tool.
Read Operator's Manual.
Excessive paddle
pressure may jam the
paddle release. Slide the
paddle lock toward the
rear of the tool fully, and
then squeeze the paddle.
Unplug the tool{ Turn
the tool over and inspect
the safety interlock and
paddle. Remove any
wood chips or debris that
may have accumulated.
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