Craftsman 172.108510, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...odel Nos 172 108510 172 108520 CAUTION Read understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE ESPANOL Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...atisfaction within one year from the date of purchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES and Sears will replace it free of charge If this CRAFTSMAN Circular Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies 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 sta...

Page 3: ...change the plug in any way 2 Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system Applicable only to Class II double insulated tools 3 Before plugging in the tool BE SURE that the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the tool s data plate DO NOT use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply 4 ALWAYS avoid body contact wit...

Page 4: ...d or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 ALWAYS dress properly DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry Pull back 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 ALWAYS avoid accidental starting BE SURE switch...

Page 5: ...th care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 7 ALWAYS check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools 4k WARNING USE OF ...

Page 6: ...ildup of debris 5 The lower guard should be retracted manually ONLY for making special cuts such as pocket or compound cuts ALWAYS raise the lower guard by retracting the handle As soon as the blade enters the material the lower guard MUST be released For all other sawing the lower guard should operate automatically 6 ALWAYS make sure that the lower guard is covering the blade BEFORE placing the s...

Page 7: ...ult of tool misuse and or incorrect operating procedures or conditions It can be avoided by taking the proper precautions as listed below Ways to Prevent Kickback 1 ALWAYS maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arms to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator if the proper precautions are taken 2 If the blade is bindi...

Page 8: ...e to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock I fire and or serious personal injury 1 Know your power tool Read operator s manual carefully Learn the 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 ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when us...

Page 9: ...ast 16 is recommended for an extension 10 0feet or less in length Using an extension cord that is over 100 feet in length is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gauge Smaller gauge wires have greater capacity 16 gauge wire has more capacity than 18 gauge wire An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating 9 ALWAYS inspect and remove all...

Page 10: ...o reduce your exposure to these chemicals Work in a well ventilated area Work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles The label on your tool may include the following symbols V Volts A Amperes Hz Hertz W Watts min Minutes Altemating current Direct current no No load speed Class II construction min Revolutions or Stroke...

Page 11: ...o operate adjustments for depth of cut and bevel cutting Electrical Connection Your circular saw has a precision built electric motor and it should only be connected to a 120 volt 60 Hz power supply normal household current DO NOT operate on direct current DC This large voltage drop will cause a loss of power that will overheat the motor If your saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet che...

Page 12: ...that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flat side of the spindle Larger blades will come into contact with the blade guards and thicker blades will prevent the blade screw from securing the blade on the spindle Either of these situations could result in serious personal injury Your saw has a spindle lock button for locking the spindle on your saw in a stationary positi...

Page 13: ... thoroughly 12 Place blade wrench back in shoe NOTE Always place angled portion of blade wrench upwards IMPORTANT NEVER use a blade that is too thick to allow the D washer to engage with the flat side of the spindle Fig 2 REMOVING THE BLADE 1 Unplug the saw I WARNING Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental I starting causing possible serious personal injury I 2 Raise the lower blade g...

Page 14: ...n using the saw DANGER When sawing through a workpiece the lower blade guard does not cover the blade on the underside of the workpiece Since the blade is exposed on the underside of the workpiece ALWAYS keep your hands and fingers away from the cutting area Any part of your body coming in contact with the moving blade will result in serious injury see Fig 3 _ CAUTION NEVER use the saw when the gu...

Page 15: ...rrect Blade Depth Setting See Fig 4 2 Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece 3 Twisting the blade while making a cut 4 Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade 5 Not providing proper support for workpiece See Fig 5 6 Forcing a cut 7 Cutting warped or wet lumber 8 Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures 9 Contacting the workpiece with blade at less than full speed To Le...

Page 16: ...king a cut NEVER force the cut 7 DO NOT cut wet or warped lumber 8 ALWAYS hold the saw firmly with both Fig 7 I I L_U Right l_1 hands and keep your body in a balanced position This will help you resist the forces of kickback should it occur IMPORTANT When using your saw ALWAYS stay alert and exercise control DO NOT remove your saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMEN...

Page 17: ...sier Loss of control of the saw could cause an accident I resulting in possible serious injury NEVER use the saw with your hands positioned as shown in Fig 10 TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL 1 ALWAYS support the workpiece near the cut 2 ALWAYS support the workpiece so the cut will be on your right 3 ALWAYS clamp the workpiece so it will not move during the cut Place the workpiece with the good side down ...

Page 18: ...lting I in serious injury When making a cut ALWAYS use steady even pressure Forcing the saw causes rough cuts and could shorten the life of the saw or cause kickback DANGER When sawing through the workpiece the lower blade guard does not cover the blade The blade is exposed on the under side of the workpiece ALWAYS keep your hands and fingers away from the cutting area Any part of your body coming...

Page 19: ...ke a trial cut in scrap materials along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the board to be cut 4 When makinga bevel cut ALWAYS hold your saw firmly with both hands See Fig 14 5 Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece Then squeeze the trigger switch to start the saw ALWAYS let the blade reach full speed then guide the saw into the workpiece Fig 12 Align Ou...

Page 20: ... saw blade for 90 cuts However shipping can cause misalignment To Check 1 Unplug the saw _ WARNING Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental I starting causing possible serious personal injury I 2 Place saw in an upside down position on workbench See Fig 15 3 Use a carpenter s square to check the squareness of the saw blade to the shoe on your saw To Adjust 1 Unplug the saw I Z_ WARNING...

Page 21: ...onto the workpiece until the shoe is flat against the workpiece 4 After you complete the cut release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop After the blade has stopped remove it from the workpiece Corners can then be cleared out with a hand saw or sabre saw Fig 16 I WARNING NEVER tie the lower blade guard in the raised position I Leaving the blade exposed could result in...

Page 22: ...saw See Fig 18 3 Adjust guide to the desired depth 4 Tighten the guide knob securely Using the Rip Edge Guide Place Rip Edqe Guide Through Hoes 1 Place the face of the guide firmly against the edge of the workpiece Doing this will give you a true cut without pinching the blade 2 BE SURE that guiding edge of the workpiece is straight so you can get a straight cut 3 Carefully guide the saw along the...

Page 23: ...mmended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiber glass material wallboard spackling compound or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficientamount of high grade lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating cond...

Page 24: ... before each use If damaged I replace it immediately NEVER use a tool with a damaged cord because I touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury Extension cords that are suitable for use with your saw are available at your nearest Sears Store ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at your local Sears Store 7 1 4 in 40 Tooth G...

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