Craftsman Professional 320.27311, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...understand and fellow all Safety Rules and Operating instructions in this Manual before using this producL Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www craftsman com WARRANTY SAFETY UNPACKING DESCRIPTION OPERATION ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE I ...

Page 2: ...OL If this Craftsman Professional Toot fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase RETURN IT TO ANY 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 y...

Page 3: ...rning CAN result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury l ix CAUTION I 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 PREV...

Page 4: ...O NOT stare into beam Only turn laser beam on when the saw is on the workpiece Class Iila laser Z_WARNING Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure i_WARNING The use of optical instruments such as but not limited to telescopes or transits to view the laser beam will increase eye hazard DO NOT remove...

Page 5: ... 2 Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered workbenches and dark areas invite accidents DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control 4 Make your wor...

Page 6: ...s or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control 2 DO NOT force the tool Use the correct tool and blade for your application The correct tool and blade will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed 3 DO NOT use the toot if switch does not turn it On or...

Page 7: ... precautions when operating this tool 1 3_BEFORE plugging in the 1ool 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 AVOID body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded 5 DO NOT expose po...

Page 8: ... before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL The label on your tool may include the following symbols V Volts A Amps Hz Hertz W Watts min Minutes Alternating current Direct current no No load speed Class II construction Double Insulated Jmin Re...

Page 9: ...rd may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts gummy deposits or a buildup of debris DO NOT operate your saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced_ 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 its lever As soon as the blade enters the material the lower guard MUST be released For all ...

Page 10: ...ities Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water Allowing dust to get into your mouth eyes or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmfut chemicals z_ WARNING Use of this tool can generate andlor disburse dust which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury Always use NIOSH OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure Direc...

Page 11: ...pleted by a spinning object in one minute Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in frontof the blade as it applies to the workpiece That area which wiUbe or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 900 to the fence Compound Miter Cut A compou...

Page 12: ...tarting which could cause serious personal injury 1 The saw s cutting blade is installed at the factory 2 The edge guide is force4itted into the top of the lid of the storage carrying case 3 The blade wrench is also force fitted into the top of the lid of the case The wrench is used when changing or installinga new blade 4 A1soincluded and attached to the top of the bidof the case with a hook and ...

Page 13: ...PM no load speed motor Provides power and torque for fast sure cuts inwood plywood hardboard and wood base materials_ 2 LaserTracTMThe unique innovative feature for accurate efficient cutting 3 Built in LED WORKLtGHT illuminates curling area for easy visibility This light stays On when saw is plugged into power source 4 Quick depth of cut adjustments with a maximum depth of cut 2 318 in thick at 9...

Page 14: ...operation and long life t5 Heavy duty machined gearing for efficient power transmission 16 Includes high impact resistant carry storage case Fig 2 Rear Tdgger Switch Lower Blade Guard Lever i Base Clamping Screw Lower Blade Guard Front Assist Handle Blade Slots for Edge Guide on demand Switch Front Assist Handle Laser Light Aperture Work ight Bevel Scale Bevel Adjl Lever Guide g Retaining Screw Ho...

Page 15: ...the blade slows the saw down Use gum and pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove them DO NOT use gasoline Fig 3 BLADE GUARD SYSTEM Fig_ 3 The lower blade guard attached to your circular saw is there for your protection and safety It should NEVER be altered for any reason If it becomes damaged or begins to return slowly or sluggishly DO NOT operate your saw until the damage has been repaired ...

Page 16: ...idly back towards the operator 3 If the blade becomes twisted or misatigned inthe cut the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top sudace of ttTe wood This causes the blade to climb out of the ken and jump back towardsthe operator 4 Sawing into knots or nails inthe workpiece can cause Kickback 5 Sawing into wet or warped lumber can cause Kickback see Fig 5a 6 Forcing a cut or not s...

Page 17: ...umber see Fig 5a 5 ALWAYS support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and Kickback Large panels tend to sag under their own weight see Fig 5a Supports MUST be placed under the panel one near the line of cut and one near the edge of the panel see Fig 5 _ 6 When restarting the saw in the workpiece CENTER the blade in the kerr and check to be sure that the saw teeth are not engaged in...

Page 18: ...setheSaw Lower theSaw TO SETTHE BLADE DEPTH Fig 7a t Unplugthe saw Z_ WARNING ALWAYS unplug saw before making any adjustments Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting which can cause serious personal injury 2 Raise the depth of cut adjustment lever to loosen the base see Fig 7 3 Determine the desired depth of cut 4 Locate the depth of cut scale on the back of the upper blade g...

Page 19: ... depth as needed Plug in the saw and push the laser switch forward to turn on the laser Align laser beam with line of cut see Fig 8 Squeeze the trigger switch and slowly push the saw forward using both hands Keep the red laser beam onthe line of cul Always shut off the laser light when you are finished cutting Fig 8 _ CAUTION The Laser enhancing safety glasses that were included will enhance the l...

Page 20: ...o it will not move during the cuL Place the workpiece with the Fi good side down I NOTE The side of the is the side where is good workpiece appearance important 6 Before starting a cut draw a guideline along the desired line of cut then place the front edge of the saw base on that part of the workpiece that is solidly supported see Fig 10 _ 7 NEVER place the saw on the part of the workpiece that w...

Page 21: ...h the moving blade will result in serious injury MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP CUTS Figs 12 and 12a Z_ WARNING ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely ALWAYS maintain proper control of saw Failure to clamp and support workpiece and loss of control of saw could result in serious injury I ALWAYS use your saw with your hands positioned correctly see Fig 13 Line o Cut Fig 12a 0 fndicator_ Z_ WARNING A...

Page 22: ... into the workpiece DO NOT bind the blade in the cut Push the saw forward at a speed where the blade is not laboring Fig 13 Slraight Edge INSTALLING AND USING THE EDGE GUIDE Figs 14 and 14a Your saw comes with an edge guide that is 71 2 incheslong on the guide edge It allows you to make accurate parallel cuts when trimming a workpiece It attaches to the saw s base The arm of the edge guide is stam...

Page 23: ... into the workpiece DO NOT bind the blade in the cut Push the saw forward at a speed where the blade is not laboring Fig 14 Fig 14a HOWTO SETYOUR BEVEL ANGLE Fig 15 Unplug the saw Z_ WARNING ALWAYS unplug saw before making any adjustments Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting which can cause serious personal inju_ 2 Loosen bevel adjustment lever see Fig 15 3 Raise the motor...

Page 24: ...s MAKE A TRIAL CUT in scrap material along the guideline to determine how much if any you should offset the blade from the guideline to alIow for the kerr of the blade to get an accurate cut When making a bevel cut HOLD the saw FIRMLY with both hands see Fig 16 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 th...

Page 25: ...at against the workpiece with the rear handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece see Fig t7 3 Squeeze the trigger switch to start the saw ALWAYS let the blade reach full speed then slowly lower the blade onto the workpiece until the base is flat against the workpieceo AS the blade enters the material you MUST release the lower blade guard lever 4 After you complete the cut release th...

Page 26: ... Bevel Bevel Adjustment locking lever Carpente_ _square Saw 2 Place saw in an upside down position on workbench 3 Use a carpenter s square to check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of your saw 4 If saw is not square loosen bevel adjustment locking Fig 18a lever see Fig tS 5 Locate the slot see Fig 18a on the bottom of the base that has a hex adjusting screw Adjust this screw up or down ...

Page 27: ... frequently by blowing with an air jet I i_ 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 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE j _ WARNING DO NOT at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or de...

Page 28: ...his gives you easier access to blade mounting area see Fig 19a Place saw upright on its base and on a flat surface see Fig 19a To loosen the spindle clamping screw A depress the spindle lock button see Fig l 9 Place the blade wrench on the spindle clamping screw A Move the wrench back and forth until you feel the spindle lock button depress further and it locks the blade in position so the spindle...

Page 29: ...rd onto the spindle shaft and against the inner bushing I NOTE The teeth of the blade should point upward at the front of the saw as 1 shown in Fig 19a I 1t Replace the D washer I2 Firmly hold down spindle lock button as you replace the spindle screw and hand tighten it in a clockwise direction Then use blade wrench to tighten the spindle clamping screw thoroughly 13 Place blade wrench back in cas...

Page 30: ... blade is being used Z_ WARNING The use of attachments or accessories that are not recommended for this tool might be dangerous and could result in serious injury Sears and other Craftsman outlets have a large selection of 7 1 4 inch Craftsman steel carbide tipped blades designed for specific cutting applications Contractor butk packs are also available Sears and other Craftsman outlets also offer...

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