Craftsman 320.17175, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...17175 000s CAUTION Read understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating instructions in this Manual before using this product Warranty Safety Operation Assembly Maintenance Seats Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 www craftsman com ...

Page 2: ...n the United States for free replacement This warranty does not include expendable parts such as blades and lamps This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes 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 ...

Page 3: ...n 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 CAUTION Failure to obey this safety warning may 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 DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION ...

Page 4: ...ose control Make your workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches Lock tools away when they are not in use Make sure that the work area has ample lighting so you can see the work and that there are no obstructions that will interfere with safe operation PERSONAL SAFETY Know your power tool Read this operator s manual carefully Learn the reciprocating saw s applications and limitations as...

Page 5: ...es not turn it ON and OFF Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the 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 comp...

Page 6: ...ic shock if your body is grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions A wet power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tool or to pull the plug out of an outlet Keep the cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating ...

Page 7: ...ool 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 min Revolutions or Strokes per minute _ _ Indicates danger warning caution It means attention Your safety is involved SERVICE SAFETY If any part of this saw is missing or should break bend or fail in any way or should any electrical component f...

Page 8: ... the workpiece throughout the stroke Blades may shatter if they strike the workpiece or shoe Do not cut an oversized workpiece Check for proper clearance beyond the workpiece before cutting so that the blade will not strike the floor workbench etc Make sure that the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on Keep the saw blades clean and sharp Use only correct blades Alwa...

Page 9: ...n use Disconnecting the reciprocating saw will prevent accidental starting which could cause serious personal injury When unpacking the box do not discard any packing materials until all of the contents are accounted for 1 Carefully lift the reciprocating saw out of the carton and place on a stable flat surface 2 Open the parts bag to locate the following 1 Wood Cutting Blade 1 Hex Key 3 Inspect t...

Page 10: ...g saw familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety requirements _ WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your reciprocating saw to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury Fig 2 Handle LED worklight Pivot shoe Tool less Blade Clamp Trigger switch 17175 Manual_Revised_08 0724 Page 10 ...

Page 11: ...alling or removing the blade See INSTALLING SAW BLADE on PAGE 12 VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH The variable speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure LED WORKLIGHT The LED worklight located on the front of the saw illuminates when saw is plugged in This feature provides extra light for increased visibility PIVOT SHOE ...

Page 12: ...witch is squeezed the higher the speed LED WORKMGHT Fig 4 This LED Worklight is located on the front of the saw and provides additional lighting on the surface of the workpiece for operation in lower light areas The worklight will turn on when plugged in The worklight will turn off when the saw is unplugged Fig 3 Fig 4 LED INSTALLING SAW BLADE Fig 5 1 Unplug the saw 2 While rotating the sleeve of ...

Page 13: ...ype of material you wish to cut This will produce a smoother faster cut and prolong blade life BASE SHOE ASSEMBLY To Slide Shoe in or Out See Fig 6 The base assembly slides in I or out to adjust the effective Fig 6 I stroke length for maximum control and longer blade life 1 Unplug the saw 2 Loosen the two Hexagon Socket Screws with the hex key 3 Pull the shoe base to desired position 4 Tighten the...

Page 14: ...ply cutting oil on the line 8 Plug the reciprocating saw into an electrical outlet 9 Hold the saw firmly with both hands Make sure to keep your hands on the insulated gripping areas only 10 Depress the trigger switch to start the saw and bring it to the maximum desired cutting speed before applying the blade to the workpiece 11 Do not force the tool Place the shoe firmly on the workpiece while cut...

Page 15: ... shoe as a pivot lower the blade into the workpiece as shown Fig 8 A B As the blade starts cutting raise the handle of the tool slowly until the shoe rest firmly on the workpiece Then guide the tool along your cutting line to acquire the desired cut Note To make plunge cutting easier use a heavy gauge blade and install the blade with the teeth facing upward as show in colum B _ WARNING To reduce t...

Page 16: ...be used for extended work on any fiberglass 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 Use a soft clean and damp cloth to wipe the tool housing A mild detergent can be used but nothing like alcohol petrol or other cleaning agent Never use caustic agents to clean plastic ...

Page 17: ...USE SOLUTION The saw does not work Not plugged into power Plug the saw into a source power source Blade cannot be Saw dust in the slot Clean the clamp slot removed with brush 17175 Manual_Revised_08 0724 Page 17 ...

Page 18: ...Compact Reciprocating Saw MODEL NUMBER 320 17175 Always mention the Model Number when ordering parts for this tool 27 25 68 66 64 62 55 24 19 17175 Manual_Revised_O8 0724 Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...1 13 4930061000 Shark Teeth Terminal 2 14 4930056000 Terminal 4 15 4860006000 Internal Wire ASSY 4 16 4930025000 Receptacle 2 17 4810002000 Power Cord Plug 1 18 2740242000 Stator 1 19 5610049000 i Tapping Screw 2 20 3123301000 Fan Baffle 1 21 3121026000 Bearing Holder 1 22 5650038000 Plain Washer 1 23 5700004000 Ball Bearing 1 24 2750842000 Rotor 1 25 3703853000 Bearing Retainer 1 26 5650199000 Pl...

Page 20: ...0008000 Ball Bearing 1 42 3420549000 Gear Case 1 43 5620039000 Screw 1 44 5650007000 Spring Washer 1 45 5650004000 Plain Washer 1 46 5700048000 Ball Bearing 1 47 4930004000 Connecter 1 48 3550860000 Gear 1 49 3550861000 Gear Shaft 1 50 3550279000 Pin 1 51 3550277000 Crank Roller 1 52 3420550000 gear case cover 1 53 5650014000 Plain Washer 4 54 5620051000 Screw 4 55 3520255000 Guiding Bearing 2 56 ...

Page 21: ... Pin 1 62 3700546000 Felt Block 1 63 5660032000 Circlips For Shaft 1 64 3123316000 Cover 1 65 3660296000 Torsion Spring 1 66 3550863000 Bush 1 67 3550864000 Rotate Bush 1 68 5660145000 Circlips For Shaft 1 17175 Manual_Revised_08 0724 Page 21 ...

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