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USER MANUAL CMES510 Craftsman

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7-1/4" (184 mm), 15 AMP Circular Saw Scie circulaire 15 A, 184 mm (7-1/4 po) Sierra Circular de 184 mm (7-1/4"), 15 A

CMES510

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Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words

This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(### without word) Indicates a safety related message.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Fig. A

15 1 3 2 7 CRAFTSMAN. 14 9 4 6 5 10 11

Technical diagram of a mechanical device with numbered parts labeled 8, 12, and 13

COMPONENTS

1 On/Off trigger switch
2 Main handle
3 Auxiliary handle
4 Shoe
5 Saw blade
6 Saw blade lower guard
7 Lower guard retracting lever
8 Saw blade hex wrench
9 Bevel adjustment lever
10 Outer blade clamp washer
11 Blade retaining bolt
12 Depth adjustment lever
13 Depth scale
14 Bevel angle scale
15 Hang hook

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

WARNING: Never modify the product or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.

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7-1/4" (184 mm), 15 AMP Circular Saw CMES510

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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 your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work Area Safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical Safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal Safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under

the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) 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 energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4) Power Tool Use and Care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery, pack if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

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e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

5) Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Instructions for All Saws

Cutting Procedures

DANGER: 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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, check gondling system. It must cover the blade instantly! Hold saw with both hands. Support and clamp work. Wear eye protection.

a) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
b) Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
c) Never hold the workpiece in your hands or across your leg while cutting. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
d) Hold the power tool by 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 power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
e) When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.

f) Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run off-center, causing loss of control.
g) Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

Further Safety Instructions for all Saws Kickback Causes and Related Warnings

• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed 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 jammed 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 the operator.

Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
b) 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.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d) 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.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.

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g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.

Lower Guard Function

a) Check the 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 into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c) The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts." Raise the lower guard by retracting the handle and as soon as the blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or 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 switch is released.

Additional Safety Instructions

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Keep your body positioned to either side of the blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards (see Kickback Causes and Related Warnings).
• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
  • Always make sure nothing interferes with the movement of the lower blade guard.
  • Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury. Accessory ratings must always be above tool speed as shown on tool nameplate.
  • Always make sure the saw is clean before using.
• Stop using this saw and have it properly serviced if any unusual noise or abnormal operation occurs.
  • Always be sure all components are mounted properly and securely before using tool.
  • Always handle the saw blade with care when mounting or removing it or when removing the diamond knockout.

• Always wait until the motor has reached full speed before starting a cut.
- Always keep handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Hold the tool firmly with both hands when in use.
• Always be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, monotonous operations. Always be sure of position of your hands relative to the blade.
- Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after cutting off. They may be hot, sharp and/or heavy. Serious personal injury may result.
- Replace or repair damaged cords.

Additional Safety Information

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sanding, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,
  • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
  • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

- Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)

during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

- An extension cord must have adequate wire size

(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts		Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
120 V 25 (7.6)		50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
240 V 50 (15.2)		100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)
Ampere Rating		American Wire Gauge
More Than	Not More Than
0 6 18	16 16 14
6 10 18	16 14 12
10 12	16 16 14 12
12 16	14 12 Not Recommended

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:

V....volts

Hz......hertz

min......minutes

or DC.....direct current

Class I Construction (grounded)

.../min.....per minute

BPM.....beats per minute

⚠️ ......safety alert symbol

△......visible radiation

...... avoid staring at light

wearrespiratory

protection

weareye

protection

O....wearhearing

protection

readall

documentation

IPXX....IPsymbol

To Reduce the Risk of Kickback

• Keep a firm grip on saw with both hands at all times.
• Stay alert – exercise control.
• Support long overhanging materials. As the material is cut and weakens, it will sag, causing a pinched blade.
• Support large panels. Material supported only at the ends will lead to blade pinching.

Fig. B

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly on a wooden platform (no text or symbols)

- Avoid sawing overhead. Material can sag and will pinch blade.

Fig. C

Diagram of a mechanical assembly with intersecting rods and supports (no text or symbols)

- Insure that the material to be cut is clamped and solidly supported and balanced on a strong, stable and level work surface. Support the work so that the wide portion of the saw shoe is on the portion of the material that doesn't fall after the cut is made. Never hold cut off piece by hand.

Fig. D

Line drawing of hands operating a mechanical tool on a wooden surface (no text or symbols)

Fig. E

REPROFESSIONAL D

• Keep blades sharp and clean.
• Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping. Be careful as the cut off strip can sag or twist, closing the cut and pinching the blade, leading to KICKBACK.
• Don't force tool. Wood variables such as knots, hardness, toughness, wetness, pressure treated and freshly cut green lumber can heavily load the saw which can lead to stalling. Push the saw slower when this occurs.
• Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving.
• Allow saw to reach full speed before blade contacts material to be cut. Starting the saw with the blade

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against the work or pushed forward into cut can lead to stalling or sudden backward movement of saw.

• Never attempt to lift saw when making a bevel cut. This leads to blade binding and stalling.
  • Always secure work to prevent workpiece movement during cut.
• Do not try to force saw back on line if your cut begins to go off line. This can cause KICKBACK. Stop saw and allow blade to coast down to a stop. Withdraw from cut and start a new cut on the line.
• Set depth adjustment of saw such that one tooth of the blade projects below the workpiece.
• Do not back up a rotating blade in the cut. Twisting the saw can cause the back edge of the blade to dig into the material, climb out of the work and run back toward the operator.
• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

Motor

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check power supply.

COMPONENTS (FIG. A)

Intended Use

This circular saw is designed for wood cutting applications.

DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases. DO nOT use water feed attachments with this saw. DO nOT use abrasive wheels or blades. DO nOT cut metal, plastic materials, concrete, masonry, or fiber cement materials with this saw.

DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.

CUTTING SPECIFICATIONS

Bevel Angle 0° and 55°
Blade Size 7-1/4" (184 mm)
Max Cut Depth, 0° Bevel 2-1/2" (63 mm)
Max Cut Depth, 45° Bevel 1-7/8" (48 mm)
RPM no load 5500

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.

An accidental start-up can cause injury.

Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. F)

The depth of cut should be set according to the thickness of the workpiece.

1. Loosen the depth adjustment lever 12 to unlock the saw shoe 4.
2. Move the saw shoe into the desired position. The corresponding depth of cut can be read from the depth scale 13.
3. Tighten the lever to lock the saw shoe in place. Set depth adjustment of saw such that less than one full tooth of the blade projects below the workpiece.

Fig. F 12 13 4

Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. A, G)

This saw has two common bevel detents, 22.5° and 45°. However it can be set to any bevel angles between 0° and 55°.

1. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever 9 to unlock the saw shoe.
2. Move the saw shoe 4 into the desired position. The corresponding bevel angle can be read from the bevel angle scale 14.
3. Tighten the bevel adjustment knob to lock the saw shoe in place.

Fig. G

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with numbered components and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

Installing the Blade (Fig. H)

NOTICE: Use only 7-1/4" (184 mm) blades.

1. Depress the spindle lock button 17 while turning the blade until the button engages the spindle shaft.

2. Loosen and remove the blade retaining bolt 11 by turning the saw blade hex wrench 8 counterclockwise.

3. Remove the outer blade clamp washer 10
4. Place the saw blade 5 onto the spindle shaft 16 making sure that the arrow on the blade points in the same direction as the arrow on the upper gaurd of the tool.
5. Fit the outer washer on the spindle with the larger flat surface against the blade.
6. Insert the blade retaining bolt 11 into the hole in the spindle.
7. Securely tighten the blade retaining bolt by turning hex wrench clockwise to tighten the blade retaining screw.
8. Release spindle lock button.

Fig. H 8 11 10 17 5 16

Removing the Blade (Fig. H, I)

1. Depress the spindle lock button 17 while turning the blade until the button engages the spindle shaft 16.
2. Loosen and remove the blade retaining bolt 11 by turning the hex wrench 8 counterclockwise.
3. Remove the outer blade clamp washer 10.
4. Remove the saw blade 5.

NOTICE: Never engage the spindle lock while the saw is running. Never turn the saw on while the spindle lock is engaged. Severe damage to the saw may result.

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17 10 11 8

General Cuts (Important: Read Safety Warnings and Instructions) Guard Against Kickback

With unit unplugged, follow all assembly, adjustment and set up instructions.

Make sure lower guard operates. Select the proper blade for the material to be cut.

1. Measure and mark work for cutting.
2. Support and secure work properly (Refer to To Reduce the Risk of Kickback).
3. Use appropriate and required safety equipment (Refer to Additional Safety Information).
4. Secure and maintain work area (Refer to General Power Tool Safety Warnings).
5. With plug inserted and guard closed, make sure switch turns saw on and off.

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Figure J illustrates proper hand position.

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. J)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, DAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction.

Proper hand position requires the one hand on the main handle 2 and the one hand on the auxiliary handle 3.

Fig. J 2 3 CRAFTSABIL

Trigger Switch (Fig. A)

To operate the tool, depress the trigger switch 1. The tool will continue to run as long as the trigger switch is depressed.

To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch. There is no provision for locking the tool on, and the switch should never be locked on by any other means.

Cutting Operations

WARNING: With unit unplugged, follow all assembly, adjustment and set up instructions. Check the function of the lower blade guard by pushing the lower guard

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completely open using the lower guard lever then release it to ensure the lower blade guard closes and completely covers the blade in a timely manner. Select the proper blade for the material to be cut.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, always hold the tool with both hands.

1. After switching the tool on, allow the blade to come up to full speed before starting to cut.
2. Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing the cut.
3. Always keep bottom surface of shoe in full contact with the workpiece.

Hints for Optimum Use

WARNING: Cutting plastics, sap coated wood, and other materials may cause melted material to accumulate on the blade tips and the body of the saw blade, increasing the risk of blade overheating and binding while cutting.

1. Only use sharp saw blades of the correct type and 7-1/4" (184 mm) diameter blade size that have a 5/8" (16 mm) diameter bore. Blades must be rated for 7000 RPM operation (or higher). DO NOT use any abrasive wheels.
2. Use hardened steel saw blade for cutting wood and all sorts of laminated wood.
3. Use carbide-tipped blade for wood only.
4. To minimize splintering of the finished surface of the workpiece material, cut the material with the finished surface on the underside.
5. To minimize splintering on finished surfaces when the finished surface cannot be placed on the underside, such when cutting laminates, securely clamp a sacrificial piece of plywood to the finished surface and cut through both materials.

Ripping

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, always hold the tool with both hands.

1. Ripping is the process of cutting wide material into narrower strips, cutting along the grain of the material.
2. Use an accessory rip guide or clamp a straight edge to the material to act as an guide when making rip cuts.

Pocket Cutting (Fig. K)

WARNING: Never tie the blade guard in a raised position. Never move the saw backwards when pocket cutting. This may cause the unit to raise up off the work surface which could cause injury.

A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall, or other flat surface.

1. Adjust the saw foot plate so the blade cuts at desired depth.
2. Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the foot plate on material to be cut.

3. Using the retracting lever, retract lower blade guard to an upward position. Lower rear of foot plate until blade teeth almost touch cutting line.

4. Release the blade guard (its contact with the work will keep it in position to open freely as you start the cut). Remove hand from guard lever and firmly grip auxiliary handle 3. Position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs.

5. Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before starting saw.
6. Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its foot plate rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting line until cut is completed as shown in Figure K.
7. Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from the material.
8. When starting each new cut, repeat as above.

Fig. K 3

Wrench Storage (Fig. L)

The hex wrench 8 can be stored on the cord.

Fig. L

Fig. L 8 CRE

Hang Hook (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not use the tool's hang hook to hang the tool from your body. DO NOT use the hang hook for tethering or securing the tool to a person or object during use. DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend objects from the hang hook.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from the character saw falling on operators or bystanders, make sure it is supported securely when using the hang hook, or resting in a secure and stable location when not in use. Be sure to keep the area below clear to reduce the risk of the tool or off-cut material falling and striking someone or something below.

The circular saw has a convenient hang hook 15 that allows it to hang on a suitable, stable structure between uses. The hang hook is not for tethering or securing the tool to a person or object during use when elevated.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.

An accidental start-up can cause injury.

Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used with this product.

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN, call 1-888-331-4569.

Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Repairs

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RUBILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including power cord repairs, and brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a CRAFTSMAN factory service center or a CRAFTSMAN authorized service center. Always use identical replacement parts.

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Three Year Limited Warranty

CRAFTSMAN will repair or replace, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.craftsman.com or call

1-888-331-4569. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your CRAFTSMAN Power Tool or Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked.

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Unit will not start. Cord not plugged in. Plug tool into a working outlet.

Circuit fuse is blown. Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at an authorized servicer.)

Circuit breaker is tripped. Reset circuit breaker. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at an authorized servicer.)

Cord or switch is damaged. Have cord or switch replaced at an authorized service center.

Technical diagram of a mechanical device with numbered parts labeled 8, 12, and 13

DESCRIPTION

fabrication classe II (double isolation)

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly on a wooden platform (no text or symbols)

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with intersecting rods and supports (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of hands operating a cutting machine on a wooden workbench (no text or symbols)

Fig. E

CAROLYME

Technical diagram of a mechanical device with numbered parts and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

Technical diagram of a mechanical device with numbered parts and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

FRAnÇAis

Installation de la lame (Fig. H)

PROBLÈME CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION POSSIBLE

Technical diagram of a mechanical device with numbered parts labeled 8, 12, and 13

COMPONENTES

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly on a wooden platform (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a robotic arm on a table with no visible text or symbols

RED POURSEL

Technical diagram of a mechanical device with numbered parts and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with numbered components and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

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