Owner's Manual
SCROLLING SABRE SAW
Model No. 135.17243 __
Caution:
Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Safety
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
EspaSol, R 18
Page
Warranty ..................................................... 2
Power Tool Safety Rules ...................................... 3-5
Symbols ..................................................... 6
Functional Description and Specifications ........................... 7
Assembly .................................................... 8
Operating Instructions ........................................ 8-11
Tool Tips ................................................. 11-14
Maintenance ................................................. 15
Service Parts .............................................. 16-17
EspaSol .................................................. 18-32
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN
SCROLLING SABRE SAW
If this CRAFTSMAN Scrolling Sabre Saw fails to give complete satisfaction
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 Scrolling Sabre 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 slate to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches 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
orfumes.
Keep by-standers, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
Double Insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. Double Insulation []
eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system. Before plugging in the tool, be
certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the
voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not use
'_4C only" rated tools with a DC power supply,
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. If
operating the power too! in damp locations is
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
must be used to supply the power to your tool.
Electrician's rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
tocarry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to
"Recommended sizes of Extension Cords" in
the Accessory section of this manual.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use 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. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is "OFF" before plugging in. Carrying tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in
tools that have the switch "ON" invites
accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
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. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holdingthe work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
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Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
"ON" or "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.
Store idle tools out of 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
to bind and are easier to control. Any
alteration or modification is a misuse and
may result in a dangerous condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
a periodic maintenance schedule for your
tool,
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
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. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
plastic parts.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten
or break into existing walls or other blind
areas where electrical wiring may exist. If
this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all
fuses or circuit breakers feeding this
worksite.
Never leave the trigger locked "ON".
Before plugging the tool in, check that the
trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups
could cause injury.
Be aware of the location and setting of
the switch "Lock-ON" button. If the switch
is locked "ON" during the use, be ready for
emergency situations to switch it "OFF", by
first pulling the trigger then immediately
releasing it without pressing the "Lock-ON"
button,
Keep hands away from cutting area. Do
not reach under the material being cut.
The proximity of the blade to your hand is
hidden from your sight.
Keep hands from between the gear
housing and saw blade holder, The
reciprocating blade holder can pinch your
fingers.
Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent
blade can break easily or cause kickback.
Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and
allow the blade to come to full speed.
Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is
too slow at beginning of cut and possibly
kickback.
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Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a
dust mask or respirator for applications
which generate dust.
Secure material before cutting. Never
hold it in your hand or across legs. Small
or thin material may flex or vibrate with the
blade, causing loss of control.
Make certain all adjusting screws and the
blade holder are tight before making a
cut, Loose adjusting screws and holders
can cause the tool or blade to slip and lose of
control may result.
When removing the blade from the tool
avoid contact with skin and use proper
protective gloves when grasping the
blade or accessory. Accessories may be
hot after prolonged use.
Use only accessories that are sold by
Sears for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
_Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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Symbols
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol Name
V Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
W Watt
kg Kilograms
rain Minutes
s Seconds
_l Diameter
% No load speed
.../min
0
1,2,3 ....
I, It, III,
-.€,
I
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@
&
Revolutions or reciprocation per minute
Off position
Selector settings
Infinitely variable selector with off
Arrow
Alternating current
Direct current
Alternating or direct current
Class II construction
Earthing terminal
Warning symbol
Ni-Cad RBRC seal
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Designation/Explanation
Voltage (potential)
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Weight
Time
Time
Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute
Zero speed, zero torque...
Speed, torque or position settings.
Higher number means greater speed
Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Action in the direction of arrow
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Grounding terminal
Alerts user to warning messages
Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
This symbol designates
lhat this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
that this tool is listed by
!_ This symbol designates
the Canadian Standards
Association.
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This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Slandards by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that
this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol
designates
that
this tool
complies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.
F_i_I Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally,
Scrolling Sabre Saw with Laser-Trac TM
SCROLLING KNOB
CONTROL WHEEL
LASER LIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WORKLIGHT
TOOL-LESS
BLADE
CHANGE
COVER
/_f--_-. BUTTON
SCREW /
I LASER LIGHT/WORKLIGHT
ORBIT/SCROLLING
CONTROL LEVER
"LOCK-ON"
RUBBERIZED
FOOT
DUST
BLOWER
SWITCH
GRIP
VARIABLE SPEED
CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
i VENTILATION
OPENINGS
DUST PORT
/BLADE
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
Model Blade Blade Stroke
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
No, Thickness Action Length Wood Aluminum Steel
17243 N1inmlum.7m111- Maximum 1.7ram Orbital/Scroll 13/16" 3-!/8" 1/2" 1/4"
NOTE:Fortool specifications refer to the nameplateon your tool.
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Attaching the Blade
To prevent personal injury,
always disconnect plug from
power source before assembling parts, making
adjustments, or changing blades.
1, Insert the saw blade (teeth in cutting
direction) until it latches in the plunger
(Fig. 2).
TOOL-LESS
COVER
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed trigger
switch, The tool can be turned 'rON" or "OFF" by
squeezing or releasing the trigger. The speed
can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum
nameplate SPM by the pressure you apply to the
trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the
speed and release pressure to decrease speed
(Fig. 1).
"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
The "Lock-ON" button, located in the handle of
your tool allows Ior continuous operation at
maximum SPM without holding the trigger
(Fig. 1).
TO LOCK TRIGGER "ON": squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger.
TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger
and release it without depressing the "Lock-
ON" button.
lf the "Lock-ON" button is
continuously being depressed,
the trigger can not be released.
PLUNGER SPEED
The stroke rate may be adjusted as described
earlier under "Variable Speed Controlled
Trigger Switch". The best results for a particular
application are determined by experience,
though as a general rule, slower speeds are for
When inserting the saw blade, the back of
the blade must rest in the groove of the
guide roller (Fig, 3).
2. To remove blade, lift tool-less blade change
cover up with index finger and thumb and
remove blade.
For use with both T or U shank sabre saw
blades.
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BLADE---+
GU DE ROLLER --
denser materials and faster speeds are for soft
materials.
LASER LIGHT/WORKLIGHT
CONTROL WHEEL
_ ASER RADIATION, AVOID
DO NOT stare into the laser light source.
Never aim light at another person or object
other than the workpiece. Laser light can
damage your eyes.
Tinted glasses will reduce overall vision for
the application and interfere with the normal
operation of the tool.
_ Never aim the beam at a
surface. Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or
similar reflective surfaces are not
recommended for laser use. Reflective
surfaces could direct the beam back toward
the operator,
of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
will increase eye hazards.
DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.
DO NOT use tinted glasses
to enhance the laser light,
workpiece with a reflective
Use of controls or
adjustments or performance
The use of optical
instruments with this product
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The 4 position control wheel allows you to
control the function of the lights. Below, lists
the function of each setting (Fig. 1).
Setting 1: Turns OFF all lights.
Setting 2: Turns ON only the laser light.
Setting 3: Turns ON both the laser light and
the worklight.
Setting 4: Turns ON only the worklight
The laser line guide is a class Ilia laser with a
maximum output power of 5.0m Watts and
conforms to 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.
LASER-TRAC TM LASER LINE GUIDE
The Laser-Trac line guide help you to follow
your cutting line with greater ease and
precision when making a cut.
TO ADJUST THE LASER LINE GUIDE
Use a flat head screwdriver to turn the
adjustment screw located on the side of the
laser module (Fig. 4). Turn on the laser line
guide by rotating the control wheel to setting
number 2. Rotate the adjustment screw until
the laser line is in the center of the blade.
There is no need to turn the tool "ON" while
adjusting the light beam.
The laser line guide has a limited amount of
travel. Do not continue to turn the adjustment
screw after the line stops moving or if it
becomes significantly harder to turn the screw.
Overturning the adjustment screw may cause
the adjustment system to break or cause the
adjustment screw to fall out of the tool.
USING THE LASER LINE GUIDE
Onty turn on the laser light on when the tool is
on the workpiece.
1. First mark the line of cut on your workpiece
(good side down.)
2. Insert plug into the power source.
3. Place the front edge of the saw foot on the
workpiece, turn the 4 position control wheel to
setting 2 for laser light only or setting 3 for
laser light and WORKLIGHT and align beam
with the line of cut.
4. Hold the tool firmly, squeeze the trigger and
allow the tool to reach desired speed.
5. Press down (to keep the saw foot flat
against the work surface) as you slowly push
the saw forward, keeping the beam in line with
the line of cut.
6. After completion of the cut, release the
trigger and turn off the laser light.
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BLADE STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Your sabre saw is equipped with a blade
storage compartment in the dust port of your
saw (Fig. 5). To remove, pull compartment
out of dust port in direction of arrow,
Always make sure the bIade storage
compartment is securely in the dust port to
prevent blades from falling out.
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•AVOID EXPOSURE- LASER
RADIATION IS EMITTEO FROM
THIS APERTURE. I
,,EVITELAEXPOSICII_N. DESDE I
ESTAABERTU.RASEEMITE
RADIACIOHLASER. I
COMPARTMENT
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DUST
PORT
BLADE
DUST EXTRACTION
Your sabre saw is equipped with a dust port for
dust and chip extraction,
To use this feature, remove blade storage
compartment and move dust blower switch to
the "OFF" position "O" (Fig, 6).
Attach vacuum hose (optional accessory) to the
dust port, and connect opposite end of the hose
to a shop vacuum cleaner.
ON=o( ( I 1 3)1 DUST
,-.--"-BLOWER
OFF=o(C ! 1:_" SWITCH
WORKLIGHT
Your tool is also equipped with a worklight that
turns on automatically when the control wheel
is rotated to setting number 3 and 4, for better
visibility when cutting (Fig. 7).
ORBITAL ACTION MODELS
Orbital Action models have a lever (Fig. 8)
that will regulate the orbital action from
"Smooth" position for normal up and down
motion to maximum orbital action for faster
cutting in softer materials.
To increase orbital action, turn the lever to a
higher setting. To decrease orbital action turn
lever to a lower setting. When minimal
splintering is desired we recommend using
"Smooth" position.
SMOOTH LOW!MED FAST
MILD STEEL/ SOFT METALS METAL PLASTIC SOFT WOODS
ALL MATERIALS "lARD WOODS PLYWOOD
I_[dlM
position. To adjust foot, lift foot adjustment
lever and flip lever completely over, then
push foot forward as far as possible and
lower foot adjustment lever to maintain
adjustment (Fig. 9).
OrbitaI cut control is not observable when
sabre saw is free running. Sabre saw must be
cutting for orbital action to occur. The speed
of cut is much more apparent in thicker
materials such as 2 by lumber.
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ROLLER
GUIDE
ATTENTION: In order to achieve orbital
action, the blade must be facing STRAIGHT
FORWARD and the back of the blade must
rest in the groove of the guide roller, and the
foot must be all the way in the forward
FOOT
tpJUSTMENT
LEVER
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