Craftsman 320.28195, Product Manual

Page 1: ...8195 CAUTION Read understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating instructions in this Manual before using this product Warranty Safety Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 www craftsman com PART 2 3 4 0 0 5 3 0 01 ...

Page 2: ...e of purchase RETURN iT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR PARTS AND REPAIR CENTER OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET iN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPAIR or replacement if repair proves impossible This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps batteries bits or blades This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and...

Page 3: ...afety warning CAN result in death or seri ous injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury _ CAUTION Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal injury to yourself or others or property damage Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury DAMAGE ...

Page 4: ... locations To reduce the risk of injury user must Read the Product Manual read and understand product manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles or safety Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product _ Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from No Hands Symbol the blade will result in seriou...

Page 5: ...specific potential hazards related to this tool Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use this tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Pull back long hair Keep your hair cl...

Page 6: ...he risk of starting the tool accidentally Never leave the tool running Always turn it off Do not leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely t...

Page 7: ...ces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions or use power tools in wet or damp locations Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Inspect tool cords for damage Have damaged tool cords repaired at a Sears Service Center Be sure to stay constan...

Page 8: ...ating a power tool outdoors use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock Minumum Gauge for Extension Cords Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V 25ft 50ft 100ft 150ft Ampere Rating AWG AWG AWG AWG More than 0 16 16 16 14 Not more than 6 More than 6 16 16 14 12 Not more than 10 More than 10 16 16 14 12 Not more than 12 M...

Page 9: ...e performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury SAFETY RULES FOR HYPOID CIRCULAR SAWS _ DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and blade ...

Page 10: ... to operate automatically Always make sure that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw on a workbench or floor Make note of the time it takes for the blade to stop spinning after the switch is released An unprotected moving blade will cause the saw to travel backwards cutting whatever is in its path Never hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your legs It is import...

Page 11: ... may promote absorption of harmful chemicals _ WARNING Use of this tool can generate and or disburse dust which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury Always use NIOSH OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure Direct particles away from face and body ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Know your power tool Read this product manual carefully Learn t...

Page 12: ...utting or shaping operation made against the grain of the workpiece Dado Cut A non through cut that produces a square sided notch or trough in the workpiece requires a special blade Gum A sticky sap based residue from hardwoods Hypoid Gear Specially machined gearing for efficient power transfer Kerr The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non throu...

Page 13: ...o possibly serious injury _ WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury always disconnect the tool from the power source when assembling parts UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled except cutting blade 1 Carefully remove the tool and the accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included 2 Inspect the...

Page 14: ... Upper Blade Guard Trigger Switch Bevel Adjustment Adjustment Lever Locking Lever Bevel Scale Base Edge Guide Locking Knob Blade Spindle Clamping Screw Lower Blade Guard Lever Lower Blade Guard Front Handle Base Motor Housing Hook 28195 Manual_Revised_07 0623 Page 14 ...

Page 15: ... 13 16 in thick at 45 Easy to read bevel cut scale adjusts from 0 to 51 bevel capacity Heavy duty lightweight magnesium upper and lower blade guards for extra strength and durability Extended length trigger switch for maximum control and comfort Punched Aluminum base provides stability for maximum control during sawing applications Rear handle and front assist handle for positive gripping control ...

Page 16: ...s damaged or begins to return slowly or sluggishly do not operate your saw until the damaged part has been repaired or replaced Always leave the guard in its correct operating position when using the saw _ DANGER When sawing through a workpiece the Fig 3 Lower Blade Guard level is in UP position when making _ x 9n the underside of the lower blade guard does not cover the blade on the underside of ...

Page 17: ...perator Fig 4 fl II If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut the teeth at the rear edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood This causes the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back towards the operator Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece can cause kickback Sawing into wet or warped lumber can cause kickback Fig 4a Fig 4a Wrong Forcing a cut or not support...

Page 18: ...in motion or kickback may occur Check and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of blade binding 3 Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting Never saw into a knot or nail 4 De not cut warped or wet lumber Fig 4a 5 Always support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Fig 4a Supports must be placed under...

Page 19: ...ACK 9 Use extra caution when making a Pocket Cut into existing walls or other blind areas The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause Kickback STARTING STOPPING THE SAW To start the saw Depress the trigger switch Fig 7 Always allow the blade to reach full speed and then guide the saw into the workpiece To stop the saw Release the trigger switch After you release the trigger switch allow th...

Page 20: ... Raise the depth of cut adjustment lever to loosen the base Fig 8 3 Determine the desired depth of cut see page 19 Fig 8 Depth of cut adjustment lever 4 Locate the depth of cut scale on the right side of the bracket Fig 8 5 Hold the base of the saw flat against the edge of the workpiece and then raise or lower the saw until the indicator aligns with the desired depth of cut mark 6 Tighten the dept...

Page 21: ...Never place the saw on the part of the workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made Always keep the cord away from the cutting area Always place the cord so that it does not hang up on the workpiece when making a cut 3 Hold the saw firmly with both hands Fig 9 _ _ WARNING If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut release the trigger switch immediately To avoid injury unplug the saw a...

Page 22: ...per control of the saw to make sawing safer and easier Loss of control of the saw could cause an accident resulting in possibly serious injury 1 Always use your saw with your hands positioned correctly Fig 11 2 When making cross or rip cuts align your line of cut with the left side of the notch by the 0 indicator Fig 11a 3 Since the thicknesses of blades vary make a trial cut in scrap material alo...

Page 23: ...mes with an edge guide it allows you to make accurate parallel cuts The edge guide attaches to the saw base and is secured in place with a turn SCrew USING THE EDGE GUIDE Always use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with your saw You can use either a straight edge or use the edge guide that was included with the saw _ WARNING Always unplug the saw before making any adjustments Failure to u...

Page 24: ...the cut SETTING THE BEVEL ANGLE _ WARNING Always unplug the saw before making any adjustments Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting which can cause serious personal injury 1 Fig 14 2 Bevel Pointer 3 4 Unplug the saw Loosen bevel adjustment lever Fig 14 Raise the motor housing end of the saw until the desired angle setting is indicated on the bevel scale Tighten the bevel ad...

Page 25: ...rmine how much if any you should offset the blade from the guideline to allow for the kerf of the blade Fig 15 _Line of Cut i i 45 Indicator i u Fig 15a 4 When making a bevel cut hold the saw firmly with both hands Fig 15a 5 Rest the front edge of the saw s base on the workpiece and then depress the trigger switch to start the saw Always allow the blade to reach full speed then guide the saw into ...

Page 26: ... saw from the power source 2 Loosen the bevel adjustment knob 3 Locate the 0 bevel stop adjusting screw 4 Using a hex key turn the 0 bevel stop adjusting screw until it is square with the saw blade Fig 16 Fig 17 0 bevel stop adjusting screw 0 bevel stop ustment screw MAKING POCKET CUTS WARNING Always adjust the bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut Attempting a pocket cut at any other s...

Page 27: ...ade to come to a complete stop After the blade has stopped remove it from the workpiece 6 If the corners of your pocket cut are not completely cut through use a hand finishing saw to finish the corners _ WARNING Never tie the lower blade guard in the raised position Leaving the blade exposed could result in serious injury HOOK Fig 19 _I_ CAUTION Always unplug the saw before hanging the saw with th...

Page 28: ...any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Periodic maintenance allows for long life and trouble free operation A cleaning lubrication and maintenance schedule should be maintained As a common preventive maintenance practice follow thes...

Page 29: ...his will avoid the need for a run in period 4 5 Fig 20 Plastic Cap Insert new brush assemblies into the guide channels with the carbon part going in first being certain to fit the two metal ears into their slots in the channel Fig 20 Remember to replace both end caps after inspecting or servicing brushes Tighten the caps snugly but do not over tighten Before use the saw should be allowed to RUN IN...

Page 30: ...h in the spindle clamping screw A Move the wrench in and out slightly until you feel the spindle lock button depress further which locks the blade in position so the spindle clamping screw can be removed Outer D Washer A Spindle Clamping Screw Blade Rotation teeth point up at front Fig 21a 6 Keeping the spindle lock button firmly depressed SpindleLockButton turn the wrench clockwise to remove the ...

Page 31: ...t such as a nail and dulling the teeth on one side The blade tends to cut to the side with the sharpest teeth Base is out of line or bent Blade is bent Edge guide or straight edge is not being used if the blade binds or smokes from friction Blade is dull Blade is on backwards Blade is bent Workpiece is not properly supported Incorrect blade is being used _ WARNING The use of attachments or accesso...

Page 32: ...in HYPOID CIRCULAR SAW MODEL NUMBER 320 28195 The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your tool _J 28195 Manual_Revised_07 0623 Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...crew 4 10 5620017000 Hexagon Socket Screw 3 11 3123495000 Motor Housing 1 12 4960031000 Carbon Brush 4 13 2800033000 Brush Holder 2 14 3121165000 Brush Cap 2 15 3320519000 Front Handle 1 16 5610057000 Thread Forming Screw 3 17 5610059000 Thread Forming Screw 5 18 4870032000 Switch 1 19 5610093000 Thread Formong Screw 3 20 3320504000 Left Handle ASSY 1 21 5620039000 Screw 4 22 3123566000 Depth Adju...

Page 34: ...1 43 3520318000 Bearing Cover 1 44 5610088000 Thread Forming Screw 3 45 3660321000 Torsion Spring 1 46 3704088000 Bushing 3 47 3420599000 Lower Guard 1 48 3123554000 Moving Guard Lever 1 49 3520317000 Inner Flange 1 50 3420598000 Upper Guard 1 51 3810039000 Blade 1 52 3550944000 Clamp 1 53 5620375000 Flange Screw 1 54 3402230000 Key 1 55 5620334000 Hexagon Socket Screw 1 56 3121051000 Stopper 1 57...

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