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Warranty.................................... 2
SafetyRules............................... 2-3
Unpacking.................................. 3
Assembly................................... 3
Installation................................. 3-5
Operation................................ 5-11
Maintenance................................ 11
Troubleshooting........................... 12-13
PartsIllustrationsandLists.................. 14-23
BE PREPARED FOR JOB
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry
which may get caught in moving parts of machine.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
• Wear safety glasses complying with United States
ANSI Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
• Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools
when tired, intoxicated or when taking medications
that cause drowsiness.
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL TOOL
If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship within one year from the date of purchase,
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® TO ARRANGE FOR FREE
REPAIR (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty does not include expendable parts, such
as lamps, batteries, bits or blades.
If this tool is ever used for commercial or rental purposes,
this warranty will apply 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activi-
ties contains chemicals known 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.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures vary, 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. Always wear
OSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask
or respirator when using such tools.
WARNING: For your own safety, read all of the
instructions and precautions before operating tool.
CAUTION: Always follow proper operating procedures
as defined in this manual -- even if you are familiar
with use of this or similar tools. Remember that being
careless for even a fraction of a second can result in
severe personal injury.
PREPARE WORK AREA FOR JOB
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite
accidents.
• Do not use power tools in dangerous environments.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations.
Do not expose power tools to rain.
• Work area should be properly lighted.
• Proper electrical receptacle should be available for
tool. Three-prong plug should be plugged directly
into properly grounded, three-prong receptacle.
• Extension cords should have a grounding prong and
the three wires of the extension cord should be of
the correct gauge.
• Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
• Keep children out of workplace. Make workshop
childproof. Use padlocks, master switches or remove
switch keys to prevent any unintentional use of
power tools.
TOOL SHOULD BE MAINTAINED
• Always unplug tool prior to inspection.
• Consult manual for specific maintaining and adjust-
ing procedures.
• Keep tool lubricated and clean for safest operation.
• Remove adjusting tools. Form habit of checking to
see that adjusting tools are removed before switch-
ing machine on.
• Keep all parts in working order. Check to determine
that the guard or other parts will operate properly
and perform their intended function.
• Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding, breakage, mounting and any
other condition that may affect a tool's operation.
• A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced. Do not perform
makeshift repairs. (Use parts list provided to order
replacement parts.)
KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL
• Use right tool for job. Do not force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
• Disconnect tool when changing blade.
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