Craftsman 32058183 Owner’s Manual

Operator's ManuaJ

C3 19.2V RECiPROCATiNG SAW

Model No. 5818.3

* WARRANTY

LISTED

_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

* SAFETY * DESCRiPTiON * ASSEMBLY * OPERATION * MAINTENANCE * ESPANOL

Warranty Page 2

Safety Symbols Pages 4-5 Safety Instructions Pages 6-8 Description Pages 9-10

Assembly Page 11

Operation Pages 12-17 Maintenance Page 18

Troubleshooting Page 18

Parts List Page 19

CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale, this product is warranted against any

defects in material or workmanship. WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective product will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty

This warranty does not cover the blade or hex key, 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 DAY 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

This reciprocating saw 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 chemicah 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: 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 tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed in this manual may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

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. _, 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

Beadto 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 Beam 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 damp

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 fulI face

Safety your 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

orbits, etc., per minute

locations.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must

before using this product.

shield when operating this product.

blade will result in serious personal injury.

Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage,

avoid contact with any hot surface.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

,_ WARNING: Read aft 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.

• Maintain power 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.

Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswith

sharpcuttingedgesarelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.

Usethepower 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.

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 specificaNy 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 accidentally 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 RECiPROCATiNG SAW

= Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an

operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. If a cutting accessory contacts a "live" wire, it may cause the

exposed metal parts of the power tool to become "live" and shock

the operator.

= Use clamps or another practical way to support the workpiece and

secure it to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your

body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

KNOW YOUR RECiPROCATiNG SAW (Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

Wood-Cutting Blade

Pivot Shoe

Hex Key Storage

Blade-Clamp Lever

Variable-Speed Trigger Switch

Hexagon Socket Screws

Lock-off Button

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Motor 19.2 Volt DC No-load Speed 0-3000/min. (SPM)

Blade stroke 7/8 in.

WARNING: The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the

information on the tool and in this operatoCs manual, as well as knowledge of

the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

TOOL=LESS BLADE CLAMP The saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool when

installing or removing the blade.

VARIABLE SPEED The variable=speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger

pressure and Bowerspeed with decreased trigger pressure.

PIVOT SHOE

The pivoting shoe adjusts in and out to allow control of the amount of blade that

is exposed.

LOCK=OFF BUTTON

The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The button can

be used on either the left or right of the trigger switch.

HEX=KEY STORAGE

When not in use, the hex key can be placed in the storage area located on the

base of the reciprocating saw. Store the hex key on the base of the saw by

snapping it into place.

_, WARNING: If any parts are broken or missing, do not attempt to attach the battery pack or operate the reciprocating saw until the broken or missing parts

are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this reciprocating saw or create

accessories not recommended for use with this saw. Any such alteration or

modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.

_, WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the reciprocating saw when

changing blades.

UNPACKING

* Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the carton. Make sure

that all items listed in the packing list are included.

* Inspect the tool carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage

occurred during shipping.

* Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and

satisfactorily operated the tool.

* If any parts are damaged or missing, please return the tool to the place

of purchase.

PACKING LiST

Reciprocating saw, wood=cutting blade, hex key (stored on the saw) and

operator's manual.

This product will accept Craftsman 19.2V C3 lithium-ion battery packs. For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's Manual for the battery

pack and charger. ,_, WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal

injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blade, cleaning, or when it is not

in use.

TO ATTACH BATTERY

PACK (Fig, 2)

1. Ensure that the trigger switch is in the "OFF" position.

2. Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the groove

inside the reciprocating saw,

and then insert the battery

pack into the tool.

NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the battery pack snaps

into place and the battery pack is secured to the tool before beginning operation. Improper assembly of the

battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

Battery- Rib_ atch

Release Button

TO DETACH BATTERY PACK (Fig. 2}

1. Ensure that the trigger switch is in the "OFF" position.

2. Depress both battery-release buttons, located on the sides of the battery pack, to release the battery pack.

3. Pull the battery pack out and remove it from the tool.

TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 3)

To turn the reciprocating saw ON, depress the lock-off button and

then squeeze the trigger switch. To turn it OFF, release the trigger

switch and allow it to return to the

"OFF" position.

Fig. 3 Variable-Speed

Trigger Switch Lock-off Button

VARIABLE SPEED The variable-speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger

pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.

BLADE SELECTION

To obtain the best performance from the saw, it is important to select the correct

blade for the particular application and type of material to be cut. Blades with fewer teeth, e.g., 10 teeth per inch (TPI), are typically used for

cutting wood; blades with more teeth per inch are better for cutting metal or plastic.

We recommend 14 TPI blades for plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI blades for

hard metals.

INSTALLING A SAW BLADE (Fig. 4}

Remove the battery pack

from the reciprocating saw when installing saw blade.

Pivot the blade-clamp lever to

open the blade clamp.

Insert the saw blade into

the blade clamp as far as

possible, and then release the blade-clamp lever to lock the

blade in position.

Check that the blade is securely attached.

NOTICE: The blade may be installed with the teeth pointing up or down,

according to the needs of the cutting operation.

Fig. 4

Blade Clamp Blade-Clamp Lever

_, WARNING: Make sure that the front end of the blade extends through

the shoe for the entire stroke length. Do not use specialty blades that are very short or those with a significant cant. The blade must not contact shoe. A blade

that is too short or is canted could jam inside the foot and then snap.

REMOVING THE SAW BLADE (Fig. 4}

1. Remove the battery pack from the reciprocating saw before removing the saw blade.

2. Pivot the blade-clamp lever to open the blade clamp.

3. Remove the saw blade from the blade clamp. ,_ WARNING: Do not remove the blade immediately after the cutting; the

blade may be very hot!

TO SLIDE PiVOTiNG SHOE

iN OR OUT (Fig. 5)

The shoe base assembly slides

in or out to adjust the effective

stroke length for maximum control and longer blade life.

1. Remove the battery pack from the reciprocating saw.

2. Loosen the two hexagon socket screws with the hex

key stored on the saw.

3. Push or pull the shoe base to the desired position.

4. Tighten the hexagon socket screws.

,_ WARNING: To avoid injury and damage, do not operate the saw without the pivoting shoe in place. The spindle may strike against the workpiece and

damage the reciprocating mechanism and can cause kickback resulting in

personal injury and can cause kickback resulting in personal injury.

Hexagon Socket Screws

Hex Key

TO PIVOT SHOE (Fig. 6}

The shoe pivots to provide

maximum control when aligned

against the surface being cut.

1. Remove the battery pack from the reciprocating saw.

2. Firmly hold the saw and then pivot the shoe to the desired

angle,while taking care to avoid contact with the blade.

GENERAL CUTTING (Fig. 7)

,_ WARNING: Never use the

wood-cutting blade for cutting

metals. Failure to do so could

result in serious personal injury.

,_ WARNING: Before attaching

the battery pack to the tool, always check to determine that

the trigger switch performs

properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

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