Craftsman 183172520 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

rRRFTSMAN®

ALL-IN-ONE

CUTTING TOOL

Model No.
183,172520

Important Safety Notice

[& WARNING I
Always have one hand firmly

placed on the tool body while

operating, Never operate the
tool by holding only the tool

handle.

CAUTION:
Before using this Cutting

Tool, read this manual and

follow all its Safety Rules

and Operating
Instructions.

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• Safety Instructions

• Accessories

• Assembly

• Operation

• _aintenance

• Parts List

• Espanol

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Part. No. 183172520001 Rev. 1 04/29102

SECTION PAGE

Warranty ..... 2

ProductSpec_lcations 2
PowerTool Safety . .. 3

CuttmgToolSafety ...... 4

ElectricalRequirements& Safety 5
Accessooes 6

SECTION PAGE
Carton Contents 6, 7

Know Your Cutting Tool ..... 8

Assembly & Operation 9 - 18

Mamtenance .... 18

Repatr Parts .. 19 - 25

Parts &Servtce Avaiiabtl_ .... 26

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

If this Cutting Tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year of date of
purchase, Sears will at its option repair or replace tt free of charge.

Return this Cutting Tool to a Sears Service Center for repair, or to place of purchase for
replacement.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich may vary
from state to state.

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IA WARNINGI

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling andother construction activities contains
chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals ere:

• Lead from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures vadsa, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduceyour exposur_

to these chemicals, work ina well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as these dust

masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Motor Rating...................... 120V, 60Hz, AC

Amperes................ 5 0 Amperes

2 Speeds (noload)..... 20000 & 30000 RPM

Motor Horsepower ..... 3/4HP (Maximum Developed)

Weight ................. 1.7 kg

IA WARNINGI

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the cutting tool, usa proper circuit protection.
This cutting tool Is wired st the factory for 1t0-t20 Volt operation. It must be connected to a t10-120 Volt115

Ampere Ume delay fuse of ourcult breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord Immedistaly ff It Is worn, cu
or damaged In any way.

Before using your cuffing tool, it Is critical that you reed and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these

rules could result in serious Injury to you or damage to the cutting tool.

2

IA WARNING I

Before using your cutting tool, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules.

Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the cutting tool.

15

Good safety practices are a combination of common
sense, staying alert and understanding how to use your

power tool To avoid mistakes that could cause senous
inJury,do not plug in your cutting tool until you have read

and understood the following safety rules:

1 READ and become famikar with this entire Owner's

Manual LEARN the tool's applications, hmttahons and
possible hazards.

2 I& WARNINGI

Lookforthtssymbolthat identtfies importantsafety
precautionsIt means CAUTIONI BECOME ALERT!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and

adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning "ON"

16

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAI"rENDED.
TURN THE POWER "OFF" Do not leave the tool

before it comes to a complete stop

17.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool ts
unintenhonally contacted

18

DO NOT OVER REACH Keep properfoohngand
balanceat all times

3

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in workingorder

4.

DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
such as damp or wet locations or exposure to ram

Keep work area well lighted

5

DO NOT usa power tools m the presence of
flammable hquJdsor gases.

6

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Clutteredareas and
workbenchesmwteacozdents

7.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitorsshouldbe kept
at a safe d_stancefromthe workarea

8.

DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL Itwill do thejob better
and saferat the ratefor whichitwas desHgned

9

USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not forcethe toolor
attachmentto do a job for whichit is notdesigned

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose
clothing,gloves,neckttes,nngs,braceletsor other

jewelrythat maygetcaughtin movingparts Non-skp

footwearis recommendedWear protectivehatr
coveringtocontainlonghair.

11. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,
cutting,dnllingand sandingoperationsproduce

hazardousdust

12. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM THE POWER
SOURCE before servicing and when changing

accessones such as blades, bits, cutters, etc

13 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL

STARTING Make sure the switch is _nthe "OFF"
position before plugging into the power source

14 USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

ConsulttheOwner's Manualfor recommended

accesaones The use of=mproperaccessonesmay

causeinJuryto youor damage to the tool.

19

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp
and clean for most effioient and safest performance

Follow mstruchons for lubricating and changing
accessories

20.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to ensure it wdl operate
properly and perform its intended function Check for
alignment of mowng paris, binding of moving parts,
mounting and any other condihons that may affect its

safe operation. A guard or other part that Is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced

21 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF wdhpadlocks,

masterswitchesor by remowngstarterkeys

22. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohol or medicehon that

could impair your ability to usa the tool safely

23 USE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever

posstble Dustgeneratedfrom certain materialscan

be hazardousto yourhealthand in somecases,a fire
hazard Alwaysoperate the powertool=na well

ventilatedareawith adequate dustremoval.

24. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Any power tool

your eyes which could cause
permanent eye damage.

can throw foreign objects into
ALWAYS wear safety goggles

(not glasses) that comply with

ANSI safety standard Z87 1 Everyday glasses have

only =mpact res=stant lenses They ARE NOT safety
glasses Safety goggles are available at Sears.

iA WARNINGI

Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI
Z87.1 could cause serious injury when they break.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE

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For your safety, do not plug in your cutting tool or try
to use any accessory until It Is completely assembled
and installed according to these instructions, and

until you have read and understood this Owner's
Manual.

11. NEVER HOLD THE WORKPIECE IN ONE HAND
whale operating the tool wnth the other hand

12 NEVER PLACE HANDS iN THE PATH OF THE

CUTTER AND UNDER THE WORKPIECE.

Failure to follow these safety rules will result in risk of
serious injury.

1 WEAR EYE PROTECTION This hnghspeed tool wnll

throw particles from the workpnece during operatnon
Make sure safety glasses have sfde shields

2 USE FACE OR DUST MASK along wtth safety

goggles If cutting or reutmg operatnon nsdusty Make
sure work area _swell venhlatad

3 USE HEARING PROTECTION, particularly dunng

extended periods of operahon

4

NEVER USE DULL OR DAMAGED BITS Damaged
bits can break without warning Dull bits may ovedoad
the motor, cut slowly and are difficult to control They

will also overheat and possrbly break

5 ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE WORKPIECE IS FREE

OF NAILS AND OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS Ifthe
butstrikesa nailit wnlljumpsudewaysand possibly

break

6 DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR DRILLING HOLES

It usNOT intended to be used as a droll

7 ALLOW CLEARANCE UNDER WORKPIECE for bit

to travel Never placeworkpnecaon hardsurfaces
suchas concreteetc The bitmay jump or breakwhen

contactinga surfaceotherthan the one beingcut

ALWAYS SET THE DEPTH GUIDE TO THE
APPROPRIATE DEPTH Use tool wnththe depth

guide fiat agaunst the work surface for better control of
the tool

9 NEVER USE THE TOOL WITHOUT THE SOLE

PLATE, PRECISION HANDLE OR ROUTER BASE
attachedand apprepnatelyadjusted

10 ALWAYS CLAMP WORKPIECE TO HOLD IT

STEADY WHEN CUTTING Thts wnllfree both hands
for oberatnngthe tool

13 NEVER START THE TOOL WHEN THE BIT IS

TOUCHING THE WORKPIECE. The butmay catch
the workpaece causing loss of control.

14 ALWAYS HOLD THE TOOL WITH TWO HANDS

DURING START-UP AND OPERATION When
starting, motor torque w=llcause the tool to twist

15 TURN OFF ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND

REMOVE ALL FUSES =nthe work area when cutting
untowalls or blind areas

16 ALWAYS HOLD THE TOOL BY THE INSULATED

GRIPPING SURFACES ON THE BODY OF THE
TOOL where there usany possnbnhtyof the cutting but

contacting hidden electrncalworesor the cord of the
tool Contact wth "live"wureswill make exposed meta

parts of the tool "lave"causing an electrical shock to
the operator.

17 WHEN CUTTING DRYWALL ELECTRICAL OUTLET

OPENINGS usnngthe outlet as a guile, always cut =n
a counter clockwise darectlon.The natural tendency o_
the tool to pull to the left wdl cause a "huggnng"acbon

toward the outlet box, resulting =na nearer cut.

18 NEVER LAY THE TOOL DOWN UNTIL THE

CUTrING BIT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP A

spnnnmgbit can come m contactwiththe surfaceand
pullItout of yourcontrol

19 NEVER TOUCH THE CUTTING BIT IMMEDIATELY

AFTER USE. The bit will be too hot to be handled wltt
bare hands and wnllburn your fingers

2O ALWAYS RE-TIGHTEN COLLET AND ALL

ADJUSTMENTS before starting the tool after a cuttan_
bd or accessory has been changed Loose batsand

adjustments can cause unexpected shdtmg of the tool

resuitung m loss of control and unlury from the butor

cutting tool being thrown

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE

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This cutting tool is double insulated to protect you from
electrical shock

IA WARNINGI

Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will

fit into a polarized outlet only one way. if the plug

does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to

install a polarized outlet. Do not alter the plug in any

way. Double insulation ehmmates the need for the three
wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply

system

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

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entenng a power tool will increase the nsk of
electric shock

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the

tool or pull the plug from the outleL Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts.

Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electnc shock

When operating 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

IA WARNING I

Always make sure the receptacle is polarized. If you
are not sure, have a qualified electrician check the

receptacle.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extenslon cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to can_ the current the tool will draw An

undersized cord will cause a drop m llne voltage resulbng

=nloss of power and overheahng The table below shows
the correct s_.e to usa eccordmg to cord length and

nameplate ampere rating If m doubt, use the next heawer
gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the

cord

Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and m
good conditton Always replace a damaged extension cord

or have it repatred by a quahfied electnclan before using it

Protect your extanston cord from sharp objects, excesstve

heat and damp or wet areas

Use a separate electrical circuit for your power tools.
Th=sctrcult must not be less than 14 gauge wlra and
should be protected wtth either a 15 Ampere hme delay

fuse or clroutt breaker Before connecting the power tool to
the power source, make sure the switch ts m the OFF

pos_honand the power source _sthe same as mdtcated on
the nameplate Running at lower voltage wdl damage the

motor

IA WARNING I

Repair or replace damaged or worn extension cords
immediately.

Select the appropriate extension cord gauge and length
using the chart below

MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG) EXTENSION CORDS

(120 Volt use only)

Ampere Rating

Not

More Than More Than

0 6

6 10
10 12
12 16

Totallength m feet

25' 50' 100' 150'

18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
14 12 NotApphcable

IAWARNINGI

Keep the extension cord clear of the working area,
Position the cord so it will not get caught on the

workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you
are working with the power tool.

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AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

I,A, WARNINGI

Use only accessories recommended for this cutting

tool. Follow instructions that accompany accessories.

Use of improper accessories may cause injury to the
operator or damage to the cutting tool.

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears

Power and Hand Tool Catalog for an assortment of
accessornes recommended for use wuththis cuttnngtool

• Flex Dnve

• Rip Gunde

• I/e" Cutting Bnts

• I/s" Hobby Rotary Tool Accessones

Cutters

_" Polishers

Sanders

_' Gnndem

• Most ¼" Shank Router Bds

Use only accessories designed for this cutting tool to
avoid severe injury or tool damage.

Do not use any accessory unless you have completely
read the instructions or Owner's Manual for that

accessory.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS

IA WARNING I

If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the
cutting tool into the power source until the missing or

damaged part is replaced and assembly is complete.

Carefully unpack the cuttmg too! and all its components
Compare against the "Cutting Tool Components" chart
below

NOTE: See Page 7 for illustration of components

I_, WARNING I

To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline,
naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly

volatile solvents to clean the cutting tool.

CUTTING TOOL COMPONENTS

KEY I DESCRIPTION ] QTY

Inside Carrying Case

A Cutting Tool

B PrecJsuonHandle with Sole Plate

C Freehand Sole Plate Attachment

D Circle Cutter Attachment
E CnrcleCutter Installahon Adapter

F Plunge Router Base Attachment

G Owner's Manual

H i Carrying Case

M Collet Wrench

N Collet Wrench Holder

Front Lid Storage Compartment

I 1/8" Collet Sleeve

J 114" Collet Sleeve

K Lateral Style Drywall Cutter

L Wood / Plastic / Fiberglass Cutter

1

1
1

1
1
1

1

1
1
1

1
1
1
1

NOTE: The two most commonly used cutters are
Included with this tool (items K & L). It is important

that you use the correct cutter to ensure the most

efficient cutting action.

• Use cutter "K" with the coarser spiral for cuffing

drywall.

• Use the general purpose cutter "L" with the finer

spiral for cutting materials such as wood, plastic

and fiberglass.

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F

Motor

Housing

Motor

HOUSIng

Qu_k

Locking

Level

Motor

Housqng

Mounting

/ Bracket

Adlushng

Knob

Locking

Knob

Pma_on

Handle

C1r_

Cuthn(

Qu_k
Lever

Mounhng

Insed

Motor
Hous,ng--_-" \

Depth

Scale" ..

Depth
Rod

Mounta_

Bracket

D_sc

He,hi

Knobs

Qumk

Lockm

Lever

Plate

Lockm

Knob

Router

Base

plunge
Ac_on

Turret

Bevel
Adlushng

Lock