Craftsman 183.17253 Saw User Manual


 
IA WARNING]
Remove the plug from the power source before
assembly, changing accessories or cutters and
making adjustments. This safety action will help
prevent accidental starting of the tool which could
result in serious injury.
OH I OFF & SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES
This cutting tool isequipped witha sliding ON / OFF
switch (1) located on the side ofthe tooland a speed
control switch (2) located on top ofthe tool(see Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
INSTALLING CUTRNG BITS - Cont'd
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Insed new cutting bit(4) into the collet.
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Insert the bit all the way into the cohet and then
pull it back between t/t0" and l/e", This creates an
air space between the motor shaft end the hit to
help prevent overheating the bit.
Before tightening the collet on the bit, make sure
the flutes (spiral portion) of the bit ere completely
visible outside the catfat. Clamping the coltst on
the bit flutes will result in broken bits and possible _
injury.
When hitis propedy placed in the collet, depress the
shaft locking button and turnthe collet nut clockwise
by hand as far as possible,
Securely tighten collet nut using the wrench.
1. TOturn the toot ON, slide the switch (1) up.
2. To turn the tool OFF, slide the switch down,
3. Tosetspeedtohighspeed,slidespeedcontrolswitch
(2) awayfromthe ON / OFFswitch.
4. To set the speed control switch to lowspeed, slide the
speed control switch (2) toward the ON / OFF switch.
INSTALLING CUTtiNG BITS
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Cutting bit and router bit cutting surfaces are
extremely sharp. Handle with caution.
To insert a cuffing bit,use the collet wrench which is.in the
wrench holder attached to the power cord.
1. Deprese the shaft lockingbufton (1} and mtste the
collet lock nut (2) clockwise with the other hand until
the locking button drops into place, preventing the
shaft from turning (see Fig, 2).
2. While continuing to hold the shaft lockingbutton IN,
use the cofletwrench (3) to rum the collet nut counter
clockwise. Loosen the collet nut two or three turns.
3. Remove bitif one is already installed inthe tool.
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Fig. 2
WORK LIGHTS
The motor unit has two buitt-inworklights (5) (see Fig,2).
These work lightsautomatically lightup when the motor
switch is famed ON. Patterns or drawings inthe
immediate vicinity of the bit will be illuminated for better
visibilityand improved cutting accuracy.
SELECT APPROPRIATE MOTOR SPEED
Selecting the appropriate motor speed will ensure
smoother, more efficient cuttingaction. Choose LOW
speed for grinding, cuffing plastics, polishingand when
using wire or bristle brushes. Cheese HIGH speed when
cutting wood. using cut-off wheels andto reduce "shatter"
that may develop when cutting some materials at LOW
speed.