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Summary of Contents for 320.17196

Page 1: ... 320 17196 0 us CAUTIONZ Read understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product Warranty Safety Unpacking Description Assembly Maintenance Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 www craftsman com ...

Page 2: ... before using this Reciprocating Saw Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SYMBOL MEANNING _ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates DANGER WARNING OR CAUTION May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs _ DANGER Failure to obey this safety warning will result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others Alw...

Page 3: ...ore turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection A dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat and or hearing protection must be u...

Page 4: ... required use a cord with the proper size of conductor to prevent excessive voltage drop loss of power or overheating The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and the nameplate amperage rating of the tool When in doubt use the next heavier gauge Always use UL and CSA listed extension cords Recommended sizes of extension cords Ampere Rating More Than 0 6 10 12 Not ...

Page 5: ...ate this tool in a gaseous or explosive environment or near explosive materials Never force the tool Apply firm pressure against the saw s pivot shoe for the sawing operation too little or too much pressure could cause jumping or vibration and may break the blade Never operate the saw without the pivot shoe in position The spindle may strike against the workpiece and damage the reciprocating mecha...

Page 6: ...ct you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules TOOL LESS BLADE CHANGE SYSTEM The saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool blade wrench when installing or removing the blade Pull the blade clamp lever to install or remove the saw blade See INSTALLING SAW BLADE on PAGE 12 VARIABLE SPEED DIAL Variable Spee...

Page 7: ...ue wear 1 The variable speed dial is used to adjust the speed of the blade 2 Turn the dial to increase or decrease the speed of the 17196 Manual_Revised_09 0526 Page 12 blade Fig 4 3 Position 1 selects the slowest blade speed position 6 selects the fastest blade speed Adjust the blade speed for optimum performance NOTE Determine the optimum speed for cutting your workpiece by making a trial cut in...

Page 8: ...check to determine that the switch performs properly and returns to the OFF position when released _ WARNING Hold the tool only by the plastic handle and the insulated grip area to help prevent electrical shock When sawing into walls or floors you may encounter electrical wiring Sawing into a live wire will cause electric shock 1 Unplug the saw 2 Make sure that the workpiece is firmly anchored cla...

Page 9: ...he workpiece pull the trigger and allow the tool to come to the desired speed 4 Carefully pivot the tool on the edge of the shoe so that the moving saw blade pierces the workpiece 5 As the blade starts cutting continue to pivot the tool until the entire shoe rests firmly on the workpiece The guide the tool along your cutting line to make the desired cut NOTE To make plunge cutting easier use a hea...

Page 10: ...s to clean plastic parts _ WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operations or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask A_ WARNING When changing a blade immediately after operation allow the blade to cool before removing it to avoid possible burning A_ WARNING Keep the tool s air vents unclogged and clean at all times A_ WARNI...

Page 11: ...rd Anchorage 1 11 5610024000 Tapping Screw 2 12 3124301000 Indicator Cover 1 13 5610093000 Tapping Screw 2 14 5610035000 Tapping Screw 2 15 5610103000 Tapping Screw 5 16 4960260000 Carbon Brush 2 17 2800164000 Brush Holder 2 18 3660271000 Snailed Spring 2 19 5610006000 Tapping Screw 4 20 5610010000 Tapping Screw 1 21 3124933000 Motor Housing 1 22 3120993000 Bearing Holder 1 23 5700008000 Ball Bear...

Page 12: ...074000 Screw 1 54 3700352000 Washer 1 55 3551281000 Crank Roller 1 17196 Manual_Revised_09 0526 Page 22 56 5670186000 Pin 1 57 3520336000 Oil Impreging Bearing 1 58 3700197000 Washer 1 59 3550169000 Crank Roller 1 60 5620399000 Hexagon Socket Screw 2 61 3660375000 Spring 2 62 3420830000 Bevel Support 1 63 3520255000 Guiding Bearing 1 64 3704273000 Bearing Clamping Plate 1 65 5650007000 Spring Wash...

Page 13: ...000 Inner Wire 5 89 4930094000 Sleeve 2 90 4930030000 Receptacle 4 91 4930061000 Shark Teeth Terminal 4 92 5700025000 Needle Bearing 1 93 5670194000 Pin 1 94 3123891000 LED Holder 1 95 4890433000 PCB Assembly 1 96 3123890000 LED Cover 1 97 5620033000 Screw 2 17196 Manual_Revised_09 0526 Page 24 17196 Manual_Revised_09 0526 Page 25 ...

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