Craftsman 172.67098- Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN; within one year from the date of purchase,; RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST; SAFETY SYMBOLS; SYMBOL MEANING; WARNING; understanding. The symbol warnings; DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger. The

3 67098 Final 2-18-08 2 Warranty.....…………………………………………...............................Page 2Safety Symbols....……………………………..…….............................Page 3Safety Instructions....………………………………...............................Pages 4-11 Glossary of Terms....………………………………...............................P...

Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual; WORK AREA SAFETY; BEFORE using your saw.; PERSONAL SAFETY; “ON” position; safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.; enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.; BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before operating; TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY; other condition that may affect the tool’s operation.; If damaged, have the tool serviced

5 67098 Final 2-18-08 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual before using this circular saw. Failure to follow all instructions may result in hazardous radiation exposure, electric shock, fire and /or serious personal injury. ! WORK AREA SAFETY ...

Page 4 - SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL; or failed parts replaced; ELECTRICAL SAFETY; Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your; beneath the workpiece.; SAW CHARGING STAND / TRANSFORMER BATTERY PACK; It means attention! Your safety is involved.; The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

7 67098 Final 2-18-08 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL 1. Use battery operated saw only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.2. Use battery packs only with charging stand / transformers listed. SERVICE SAFETY 1. If a...

Page 5 - of the product and possible injury.; SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGING STAND / TRANSFORMER

9 67098 Final 2-18-08 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAWS cont. 8. HOLD TOOL by insulated gripping surfaces (handles) when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will make the exposed metal parts of the too...

Page 6 - SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGING STAND / TRANSFORMER cont.; shape as those on the transformer,; eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses they are; ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

11 67098 Final 2-18-08 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGING STAND / TRANSFORMER cont. 3. Do not abuse the cord on the battery charging stand / transformer. Never carry the charging stand / transformer by its power cord. Never pull the power cord to remove the transformer fr...

Page 7 - A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90

13 67098 Final 2-18-08 12 GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING cont. UNPACKING Spindle The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Also called the Arbor.Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.Saw Blade P...

Page 8 - DESCRIPTION; making it easy to maintain and operate.; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; LED light on charger indicates when battery is charging.

15 67098 Final 2-18-08 14 KNOW YOUR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW (Fig. 2) DESCRIPTION NOTE: Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. Safety, performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product, making it e...

Page 9 - OPERATION; SAW BLADES; NEVER use the saw when the guard is not operating properly. The; -inch blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. A; KICKBACK...WHAT CAUSES IT AND WAYS TO HELP PREVENT IT; Right

17 67098 Final 2-18-08 16 OPERATION SAW BLADES All saw blades need to be kept clean, sharp and properly set in order to cut efficiently. Using a dull blade places a heavy load on the saw and increases the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so sharp blades are always available. Gum and wo...

Page 10 - REMOVING BATTERY PACK FROM

19 67098 Final 2-18-08 18 OPERATION cont. Ways to Help Prevent Kickback cont.3. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never saw into a knot or nail.4. DO NOT cut warped or wet lumber. (see Fig. 5a) 5. ALWAYS support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and Kickback....

Page 12 - TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL:; MAKING RIP CUTS

23 67098 Final 2-18-08 22 STARTING A CUT (Fig. 12) OPERATION cont. WARNING: 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. ALWAYS use your saw with your hands p...

Page 13 - HOW TO SET YOUR BEVEL ANGLE

20 22.5 30 10 0 25 67098 Final 2-18-08 24 OPERATION cont. 1. Remove the battery pack from saw. INSTALLING AND USING EDGE GUIDE (sold separately) (Fig. 16) USING A STRAIGHT EDGE (Fig. 15) Fig. 15 1. You can make an efficient rip guide by clamping a straight edge to your workpiece. 2. Carefully guide ...

Page 14 - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE

27 67098 Final 2-18-08 26 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BUILT-IN SAWDUST EJECTION CHUTE (Fig. 20 and 20a) 1. Remove the battery pack from saw. OPERATION cont. Your saw has a built-in sawdust ejection chute with a cover cap. The sawdust will be ejected down from the blade guards with the cover cap attached to ...

Page 15 - LUBRICATION; BATTERIES

29 67098 Final 2-18-08 28 CHANGING THE BLADE (Figs. 21 and 21a) Fig. 21 “A” Spindle Clamping Screw Blade Rotation teeth point up at front MAINTENANCE cont. CHANGING THE BLADE (Figs. 21 and 21a) cont. MAINTENANCE cont. WARNING: BE SURE to wear protective work gloves while handling a saw blade. The bl...

Page 16 - ACCESSORIES; The use of attachments or accessories that are not; PARTS LIST; Item No. Parts No. Part Description; Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty; BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING; TROUBLESHOOTING

31 67098 Final 2-18-08 30 Sears and other Craftsman outlets have a selection of 5 1 / 2 -inch Craftsman steel carbide-tipped blades designed for specific cutting applications. Sears and other Craftsman outlets also offer sawhorses, combination and framing squares, straight edges, edge guides, and a ...

Page 18 - Manual del Operador; En Equipo; Lea, comprenda y siga todas las; Pulgadas Sierra; Cartucho de; Your Home; in your home; Our Home; Sears Parts & Repair Service Center

Final 67098 2-19-08 Manual del Operador 18.0 Voltios Modelo No. 172.67098 En Equipo 9-11518 PRECAUCIÓN: Lea, comprenda y siga todas las Normas de Seguridad e Instrucciones de Operación en este Manual antes de usar este producto. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 EE.UU.Vea nuestro sit...

Page 19 - Operator’s Manual; Read, understand and; • WARRANTY; CHARGE BATTERY

Operator’s Manual CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product. • WARRANTY • SAFETY • DESCRIPTION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.Visit our Craftsman ® website: www.craftsma...

Page 20 - the date of purchase,; These inform user of; The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your; careful; The symbol warnings; DO NOT; by themselves

2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty……………........................................................…………………………..Page 2 Safety Symbols……........................................................……………………….….Page 3 Safety Instructions…........................................................………………………….Pages 4 - 10...

Page 22 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS DRILL / DRIVERS; DRILL / DRIVER CHARGING STAND / TRANSFORMER BATTERY PACK; Hz

6 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 1. Know your cordless drill / driver. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury. 2. BE SUR...

Page 26 - FORWARD / REVERSE SELECTOR SWITCH with POWER LOCK-OFF; REVERSE

14 15 DESCRIPTION cont. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (Fig. 4 and 4a) The battery packs for these tools have been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge overnight prior to use. 1. Charge battery pack only with the charger that was supplied with this ...

Page 27 - CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK

16 17 OPERATION cont. TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 7 and 7a) To turn the drill ON, push the Forward / Reverse Selector Switch with Power Lock-Off to the FORWARD or REVERSE location (see arrow direction embossed on switch), and depress the trigger switch. To turn the drill OFF, release the trigger switch. Fi...

Page 28 - Use the following guidelines to arrive at a proper torque setting.; Decrease; ELECTRIC BRAKE; Do not hold the chuck body with one hand and use the power of the; continue to tighten the screw.

18 19 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. 1. For normal drilling in wood, metal and plastics, turn and set the collar to the drilling position symbol 2. For screw driving, turn and set the collar to the desired setting 1 through 23. If you are not sure of the appropriate setting using the guidelines in ...

Page 29 - Make sure to insert the accessory bit straight into the chuck; WRONG

20 21 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. BUBBLE LEVEL (Fig. 11) In order to insure a perfect right angle when drilling / driving into a workpiece, you can use the built-in bubble level on the top of the drill / driver (see Fig. 11). The bubble level is designed to work when drilling / driving in horizo...

Page 30 - OPERATION AS A SCREWDRIVER

22 23 OPERATION AS A SCREWDRIVER (Fig. 16) Turn and set the torque clutch collar to the desired torque setting, 1 through 23. Install and tighten the desired fastener accessory bit into the chuck.1. Install the battery pack into the drill / driver.2. Push the forward / reverse selector switch to the...

Page 31 - TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK; GENERAL MAINTENANCE; Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based

24 25 MAINTENANCE TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK (Figs. 18 and 18a) The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose, causing the chuck jaws to bind and prevent them from closing. To tighten:1. Lock the trigger switch by placing the Forward / Reverse...

Page 32 - CORDLESS DRILL / DRIVER

26 PARTS LIST 3/8-IN. VARIABLE SPEED / REVERSIBLE CORDLESS DRILL / DRIVER Model No. 172.64120 18.0 Volt (in Kit 172.11518) 27 ACCESSORIES cont. BATTERIES The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the typ...

Page 33 - NOTES

28 29 PARTS LIST cont. NOTES Item No. Parts No. Part Description Qty. 12345 101 678 4041 9 101213141516171819202122232425 102 2627282930 103 313233343536373839 104105 CDT118GU-1CDT118GU-2CDT118GU-3CDT118GU-4CDT118GU-5CDT118GU-101CDT118GU-6CDT118GU-7CDT118GU-8CDT118GU-40CDT118GU-41CDT118GU-9CDT118GU-...

Page 34 - • GARANTÍA; Taladro / Destornillador

Manual del Operador • GARANTÍA • SEGURIDAD • DESCIRPCIÓN • FUNCIONAMIENTO • MANTENIMIENTO Modelo No. 172.64120 18.0 Voltios En Equipo 9-11518 3/8-pulg. Velocidad Variable / Reversible 18 Voltios Taladro / Destornillador Inalámbrico 3025736 Certificado a NO 60745-1 de CAN/CSA STD C22.2, 60745-2-1.607...

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