Operator's ManuaJ
®
C3 MULTI-TOOL
WiTH QUICK BLADE RELEASE
Model No. 320.38598 (Tool Kit)
No. 320.38599 (Tool Only)
* WARRANTY
* SAFETY
* DESCRiPTiON
_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, Hoffrnan Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
www, craftsman,com
* OPERATION
* MAINTENANCE
* ESPANOL
Warranty Page 2
Safety Symbols Pages 4-5
Safety Instructions Pages 6-9
Description Pages 10-11
Assembly Pages 12-13
Operation Pages 14-28
Maintenance Page 29
Troubleshooting Page 29
Parts List Pages 30-31
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/warranty
This warranty does not cover the accessories, which are expendable parts that
can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
This ONE YEAR warranty is void if this product is ever used while
providing commercial services or if rented to another person. For 90 DAYS
commercial and rental use terms, see the Craftsman warranty web page.
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.
INTRODUCTION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the
design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
2 © Sears Brands, LLC
,_, DANGER: People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should
consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical
equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or
failure of the pacemaker.
_,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 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 chemical: 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.
Thepurposeofsafetysymbolsistoattractyourattentiontopossibledangers.
Thesafetysymbolsandtheexplanationswiththemdeserveyourcareful
attentionandunderstanding.Thesymbolwarningsdonot,bythemselves,
eliminateanydanger.Theinstructionsandwarningstheygivearenosubstitutes
forproperaccidentpreventionmeasures.
WARNING:Besuretoreadandunderstandallsafetyinstructionsinthis
manual,includingallsafetyalertsymbolssuchas"DANGER,""WARNING,"and
"CAUTION"beforeusingthistool.Failuretofollowallinstructionslistedinthis
manualmayresultinelectricshock,fireand/orseriouspersonalinjury.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION; may
be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
,_ DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
,_, WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
_1_ CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
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 "NOTICE", as in the example below:
NOTICE" Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are
not followed.
_WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualified service technician.
,_ WARNING: The operation of any power tools can result in
foreign 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 shield
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. Always use eye protection which is
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
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 more safely.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min 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
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damplocations.
Read The Operator's Manual read and understand operator's manual
O Always wear safety goggles or safety
Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a full face
Safety
Alert Precautions that involve
No=Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from theblade will result in serious personal injury.
No=Hands Failure to keep your hands away from the
No=Hands Failure to keep your hands away from the
No=Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the
Symbol
Symbol
orbits, etc., per minute
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
before using this product.
shield when operating this product.
safety.
your
blade will result in serious personal injury.
blade will result in serious personal injury.
blade will result in serious personal injury.
Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage,avoid contact with any hot surface.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
,_ WARNING: Read aii safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the 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 adaptor 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 is an increased risk 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
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
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
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCl) protected supply. Use of a GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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.
* 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 the switch is in the off-position
before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, 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, jewelry or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
* If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure 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.
* 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 pack
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.
= Maintainpower tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool's 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 and 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.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
= Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of
any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
= When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects,
like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects
that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
= Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentaNy occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
SERVICE
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.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create
a risk of shock or injury.
SPECiFiC SAFETY RULES FOR MULTI=TOOLS
= Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
= Take protective measures when dust can develop during working that
is harmful to one's health, combustible or explosive.
• Some dusts are regarded as carcinogenic. Wear a dust mask and work
with dust/chip extraction when connectable.
• Use the machine only for dry sanding. Penetration of water into the
machine increases the risk of an electric shock.
• Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a
vice is held more securely than by hand.
Wear protective gloves when changing cutting tools. Cutting tools
become hot after prolonged usage.
KNOW YOUR MULTI=TOOL WiTH QUICK BLADE RELEASE (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Battery Pack
On/Off Switch
Quick-Release Lever
Battery- Release
Button
LED Worklight
Variable-Speed Dial
l/ _ Drive Shaft
Ribs on The _Ribs on The
Locking Rod _t Drive Shaft
Locking Rod
PRODUCT SEPCIFICATIONS
Motor 19.2 Volt DC
Oscillation Rate 7500-15000/min
Oscillation Angle _+1.4degrees
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