Craftsman 320.23465 User Manual

Operator's Manual

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2.0 Amp Variable Speed Multi-Tool

Model No. 320. 23465

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• WARRANTY

• SAFETY

_l_ WARNING: To reduce the risk

of injury, the user must read and

understand the Operator's Manual before using this product.

Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.craftsman.com

• UNPACKING

• DESCRIPTION

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

• TROUBLESHOOTING

• ESPANOL

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Warranty Page 2

Safety Symbols Page 3-4 Safety Instructions Page 5-9 Unpacking Page 9-10 Description Page 10-11 Operation Page 12-13

Accessory Tools Page 14-26

Maintenance Page 27-28

Troubleshooting Page 28

Exploded View and Parts List Page 29-31 Cratsman Repair Parts Phone Number Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted

against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, defective product will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the

web site: www.craftsman.com

This warranty does not cover expendable parts such as accessory

blades, sandpaper or rasps.

This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing

commercial services or if rented to another person.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have

other rights which vary from state to state. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

AlL WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals

known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

This Multi-Tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoy- able. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in

the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful

attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes

for proper accident prevention measures.

A_, WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, including all safety alert symbols, such as "DANGER," "WARNING," and

"CAUTION," before using this Multi-Tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed in

this manual may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANNING

_, SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION.

May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

_, DANGER: Failure to obey this safety warning will 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. _, WARNING: Failure to obey this safety warning 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. _lk 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. _, WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed

at a Sears Parts & Repair Service Center.

DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES

These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could

lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word "NOTE" as in the example below.

NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions

are not followed.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign

WEARYOUR objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result

in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses

with side shields and a full-face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over

eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Stores. Always use eye protection that

is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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Some of these following symbols may be used on this 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 DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

rain Minutes Time

Alternating Current Type of current

---== Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

n O No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

.../rain Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

Wet Conditions Alert locations.

Read The Operator's Manual read and understand operator's manual

Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a full face

Safety your safety,

Alert Precautions that involve

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the

No Hands Symbol blade will result in serious personal injury.

Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage,avoid contact with any hot surface.

orbits, etc., per minute

Do not expose to rain or use in damp

To reduce the risk of injury, user must before using this product.

Always wear safety goggles or safety shield when operating this product.

blade will result in serious personal injury.

Failure to keep your hands away from the

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_, WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all instructions in this manual

before using the Multi-Tool. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric

shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

A_, WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have thoroughly read all instructions, safety rules, and warnings. Failure to comply with them can result in fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save the manual and refer

to it frequently. GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

_, WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious

personal injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in all of warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)

power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or 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.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any

way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes,

radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There isan increasedrisk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or 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 for carrying, pulling or unpluggingthe power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,sharp edges or

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

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When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of

electric shock.

If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces

the risk of electric shock.

NOTE: The term "residual current device (RCD)" maybe replaced by the

term "ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)" or "earth leakage circuit breaker

(ELCB)".

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when

operating a power tool. Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattentionwhile

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment, such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,

or hearing protection, used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal

injuries.

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure that the switch is in the OFF position before connecting to power source and/or battery, picking up,

or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or

energizing in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result

in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This

enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelryor

long hair can be caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure that these are connected and properly used.

Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at

the rate for which it was designed..

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• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any

power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or

storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow

persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate

the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the

power tool operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits, etc., in accordance with

these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from

those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

_, WARNING: When using power tools, basic safety precautions should always

be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. _, WARNING: The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being

propelled into your eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. When operating power tool, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.

,_ WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate the tool until the missing

parts have been replaced. Doing so could result in serious personal injury.

SERVICE SAFETY

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

If any part of this Multi-Tool is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any

way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: shut off the

power switch and remove the Multi-Tool plug from the power source and have

the missing, damaged, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation. Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Parts & Repair Service

Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

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Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool. Follow

the 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR MULTI-TOOL

• Never use your Multi-Tool to perform sanding or separating operations in wet

conditions.

• Always wear eye protection.

• Always wear ear protection during extended periods of operation.

• Always wear a dust mask if the operation is dusty.

• Wear protective gloves when changing application accessories. Application

accessories become hot after prolonged usage.

• Always inspect for and remove all nails, screws, staples, etc. before sanding.

• Always check walls and ceilings to avoid hidden power cables and pipes. A metal detector (available separately) is very helpful for this purpose.

• Whenever possible, use clamping devices or other suitable means to secure

the workpiece to a firm surface.

• When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The power tool is guided more securely with

both hands. Keep your workplace clean. Blends of materials are particularly dangerous.

Dust from light alloys can burn or explode.

Avoid unintentionally switching on the tool. Ensure that the on/off switch is in the OFF position before connecting the tool to the power source.

Do not scrape wet or dampened materials (e.g. wallpaper) or on moist

surfaces. Penetration of water into the machine increases the risk of an electric shock.

Do not treat the surface to be worked with solvent-containing fluids. Materials being heated by the scraping can cause toxic vapors to develop.

Exercise extreme caution when handling the scraper accessory. The

accessory is very sharp; danger of injury.

Use only the original Craftsman accessories and the other accessories (Fein _ Multi-Master accessories) available for this Multi-Tool, no others. FEIN

_Multi-Master is registered trademarks of FEIN Power Tools Inc.

Only use application accessories in good condition. Do not use them if they are torn or worn.

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Do not restart a cutting operation in the workpiece. To resume a cutting

operation: while keeping the tool from contacting the workpiece, allow the tool reach full speed and then carefully guide the cutting accessory into the

cut.

• Keep your hands away from the cutting area. Do not reach under the material being cut.

• Hold power tools by their 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.

1,WARNING: Wear ear protection. Exposure to noise can cause hearing

loss.

_, WARNING: To avoid injury, hold the tool by the insulated gripping surfaces only. If the tool contacts hidden wiring or its own cord, exposed metal parts of the tool could shock the operator and cause serious injury. Make sure that

hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, or other hazards are not in the cutting path.

_, WARNING: Your Multi-Tool should never be connected to the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing

or removing blades, cleaning, or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the

Multi-Tool 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 Multi-Tool out of the carton and place on a stable, flat surface.

2. Open the color box to locate the following:

• Multi-Tool

• Circular Saw Blade

• Flush Cut Blade

• Carbide Triangular rasp

• Carbide Circular Blade

• Scraper Blade

• Sanding Base Plate

• 9 pieces Sandpaper (3pieces each of 60, 120, 180 grit )

• Hex Key

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• Vacuum Adapter

• Manual

Inspect the items carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has

occurred during shipping. If any of the items mentioned is missing, (refer to

"PARTS LIST" illustration), return the Multi-Tool to your nearest Sears store

to have the Multi-Tool replaced.

A_, WARNING: If any part is broken or missing, do not attempt to assemble

the Multi-Tool, plug in the power cord, or operate the Multi-Tool until the

broken or missing part is replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible

serious injury.

CARTON CONTENTS/LOOSE PARTS (Fig. 1)

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