Craftsman 183.172530 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
CRAFTSMAN
ALL-IN-ONE
CUTTING TOOL
Model No.
183.172530
Important Safety Notice
A WARNING
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
Tooi, read this manual and
follow all its Safety Rules
and Operating
instmctions.
• Accessories
• Assembiy
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espanol
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, iL 60179 USA
Part. No. 183172530001 Rev.O 12/25/02
•* Safety Instructions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
Warranty
Product Specifications
Power Tool Safety
Cutting Totri Safety
Electrical Requirements & Safety
Accessories
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Know Your Cutting Tool
Assembly & Operation
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Parts & Service Availabifity
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WARRANTY
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 it 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 rights which may vary
from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
A WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains
chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are;
• Lead from lead-based paints
■ Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from friese exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposun
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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor Rating
Amperes
2 Speeds (no load)
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12CA/. 60Hz, AC
5.0 Amperes
20000 & 30000 RPM
Motor Horsepower
Weight
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% HP (Maximum Developed)
1-7 kg
A WARNING
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the cutting tool, use proper circuit protection.
This cutting tool is wired at the frictory for 110-120 Volt operation. It must be connected to a 110-120 Volt /15
Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut
or damaged in any way.
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.
POWER TOOL SAFETY
▲ WARNING
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.
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 serious
injury, do not plug in your cutting tool until you have read
and understood the following safety rules:
1.
READ and become familiar with this entire Owner’s
Manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations and
possible hazards.
2.
A WARNING
Look for this symbol that identifies important safety
precautions. It means CAUTIONI BECOME ALERTI
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVEDI
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
4. OO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain.
Keep woik area well lighted.
5. DO NOT use power tods in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
workbenches invite accidents.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
at a safe distance from the work area.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL DO NOT wear loose
Clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
11. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,
cutting, drilling and sanding operations produce
hazardous dust.
12. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM THE POWER
SOURCE before servicing and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
13. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENHONM.
STARTING. Make sure the svritch is in the “OFP
position before plugging into the power source.
14. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult tite Ovmer's Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause injury to you or damage to tiie tool.
15. 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 UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER “OFF", Do not leave the tool
before it comes to a complete slop.
17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
18. DO NOT OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
19. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and dean for most efficient and safest performance.
Follow instructions 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 en^re it will operate
' property and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
mounting and any other conditions 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 wth padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter ke]^.
22. DO NOT operate the tool If you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohot or medication that
could impair your abili^ to use the tool safely.
23. USE OUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever
possible. Dust generated from certain materials can
be hazardous to your health artd In some cases, a fire
hazard. Always operate the power tod in a well
ventilated area with adequate dust removal.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool
24,
ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have
only impact resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety
glasses. Safety goggles are available at Sears.
can throw foreign objects into
your eyes which could cause
permanent eye damage.
alw ays wear safety goggles
(not glasses) that comply with
A WARNING
Glasses or goggles not In compliance with ANSI
Z87.1 could cause serious Injury when they break.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE
CUTTING TOOL SAFETY
A WARNING
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 (N ONE HAND
while operating the tool with 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 high speed tool will
throw particles from the workpiece during operation.
Make sure safety glasses have side shields.
2. USE FACE OR DUST MASK along with safety
goggles if cutting or routing (deration is dusty. Make
sure work area is well ventilated.
3. USE HEARING PROTECTION, particularly during
extended periods of operation.
4. NEVER USE DULL OR DAMAGED BITS. Damaged
bits can break without warning. Dull bits may overload
the motor, cut slowly and are difficult to control. They
will also overheat and possibly break.
5. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE WORKPIECE IS FREE
OF NAILS AND OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS. If the
bit strikes a nail It will jump sideways and possibly
break.
6. DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR DRILUNG HOLES.
It is NOT intended to be used as a drill.
7. ALLOW CLE/UIANCE UNDER WORKPIECE for bit
to travel. Never place workpiece on hard surfaces
such as concrete etc. The bit may jump or break when
contacting a surface other than the one being cut.
8. ALWAYS SET THE DEPTH GUIDE TO THE
APPROPRIATE DEPTH. Use tool vrith the depth
guide flat against the work surface for better control of
the tool.
9. NEVER use THE TOOL WITHOUT THE SOLE
PLATE, PRECISION HANDLE OR ROUTER BASE
attached and appropriately adjusted.
10. ALWAYS CLAMP WORKPIECE TO HOLD IT
STEADY WHEN CUTTING. This will free both hands
for operating the tool.
13. NEVER START THE TOOL WHEN THE BIT IS
TOUCHING THE WORKPIECE. The bit may catch
the workpiece causing loss of control.
14. ALWAYS HOLD THE TOOL WITH TWO HANDS
DURING START-UP AND OPERATION. When
starting, motor torque will cause the tool to twist,
15. TURN OFF ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND
REMOVE ALL FUSES in the work area when cutting
into walls or blind areas.
16. ALWAYS HOLD THE TOOL BY THE INSULATED
GRIPPING SURFACES ON THE BODY OF THE
TOOL where there is any possibility of the cutting bit
contacting hidden electrical wires or the cord of the
tool. Contact with "live” virires will make exposed metal
parts of the tool "live” causing an electrical shock to
the operator.
17. WHEN CUTTING DRYWALL ELECTRICAL OUTLET
OPENINGS using the outlet as a guide, always cut in
a counter clockwise direclloo. The natural tendency of
the tool to pull to the left will cause a "hugging” action
toward the outlet box, resulting in a neater cut.
18. NEVER LAY THE TOOL DOWN UNTIL THE
CUTTING BIT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. A
spinning bit can come in contact with the surface and
pull it out of your control,
19. NEVER TOUCH THE CUTTING BIT IMMEDIATELY
AFTER USE. The bit will be too hot to be handled with
bare hands and wii bum your fingers.
20. ALWAYS RE-TIGHTEN COLLET AND ALL
adjustments before starting the tool after a cutting
bit or accessory has been changed. Loose bits and
adjustments can cause unexpected shifting of the tool
resulting in loss of control and injury from the bit or
cutting tool being thrown.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS & SAFETY
DOUBLE INSULATION
This cutting tool is double insulated to protect you from
electrical shock.
A WARNING
Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the Other). This plug will
ht 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 eliminates 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 shodc if your body is grounded.
Do not 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 to cany
the tool or pull the plug from the outlet Keep cord
away from heat oil. sharp edges and moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
Increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
outdoor extension cord marked "WA" or “W”. These
cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electric shock.
A WARNING
Always make sure the receptacle is polarized. If you
are not sure, have a qualified electrician check the
receptacle.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the cument the tool will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows
the correct size to use according to cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number the
heavier the cord.
Be sure ^ur extension cord is ¡properly wired and in
good condition. Always replace a damaged extension
cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before
using if. Protect your extension cord from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your power tools.
This circuit must not be less than 14 gauge wre and
should be protected with either a 15 Ampere time delay
fuse or circuit breaker. Before connecting the power tool
to the power source, make sure the switch is in the OFF
position and the power source is the same as indicated
on the nameplate. Running at lower voltage will damage
the motor.
A WARNtNG
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
Ampere Rating
More Than
0
6
10
12
(120 Volt use only)
Not
More Than
6
10 18 16
12 16 16
16
Total length in feet
25' 50’ 100'
16 16 14
18
14 12
14
14
NotAppHcable
150'
12
12
A WARNING
Keep №e extension cmd clear of the working area.
Position the cord so it will not get caught on the
workpiece, to^s or any other obstructions while you
are working with the power tool.
ACCESSORIES CARTON CONTENTS
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
A WARNING
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 andftand Tool Catalog for an assortment of
accessories recommended for use with this cutting tool:
Flex Drive
Rip Guide
Router
Circle Cutter
Cutting Bits
Hobby Rotary Tool Accessories
Cutters
Polishers
Sanders
Grinders
A WARNING
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
A WARNING
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 cutting tool and all its components.
Compare against the “Cutting Tool Components" chart
below.
NOTE: See Page 7 for illustration of components.
A WARNING
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
"KEYHI DESCRIPTION | QTY
Cutting Tool 1
A
Collet Wrench 1
B
Collet Wrench Holder 1
C
Owner's Manual
D
Precision Handle with Soie Plate I 1
E
Freehand Sole Plate Attachment 1
F
1/8" Collet Sleeve 1
G
1/4" Collet Sleeve 1
H
Lateral Style Drvwall Cutter 1
1
Wood / Plastic / Fiberglass Cutter | 1
J
Cutting Tool Box
Accessory Box
1
NOTE: The two most commonly used cutters are
included with this tool (items I & J). It is Important
that you use the correct cutter to ensure the most
efficient cutting action.
• Use cutter T’ with the finer spiral for cutting
drywatl.
• Use the general purpose cutter “J” with the
coarser spiral for cutting materials such as wood,
plastic and fiberglass.
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