Craftsman 973113080 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

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5-1/2 in., 14.4 VOLTS

CORDLESS TRIM SAW

Model No.

973.113080

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CAUTION: Read and

follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

first use of this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

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

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• Safety

• Features

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2

• Warranty and Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2

• Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-6

A. Important Safety Rubes For Battery Tools .............................................................................................. 4

B. Important Safety Instructions For Charger ............................................................................................. 4

C. Important Safety Instructions For Trim Saws ......................................................................................... 5

• Product Specifications and Unpacking .......................................................................................................... 6

• Accessories ................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Features ............. :...._..................................................................................................................................... 7

• Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 8-16

• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 17

• Battery Pack Removal and Preparation For Recycling ................................................................................ 17

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ...................................................................................................... 18-19

• Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................... 20

_1_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!H Your

safety is involved.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW

If this CRRI=TSMRNCordless Trim Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of

purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge,

If this I"RAFTSI_I_N Trim Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days

from the date of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

Your trim saw has many features for making cutting

operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,

performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this trim saw making it easy to maintain and operate.

,_ WARNING:

_, CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire

owner's manual before using your new trim saw.

Pay close attention to the RuLes For Safe

Operation, Warnings and Cautions. tfyou use your trim saw properly and only for what it is

intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

The operation of any power tool 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 shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses

with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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 safety warnings do

not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

_k WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool •

until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.

contained in this manual. Failure to comply can

result in accidents involving fire, electric shock,

or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual and review frequently for continuing safe

operation, and instructing others who may use this tool. •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential

hazards related to this tool.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used inconjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always folJow*the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or

attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.

Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A circular saw should never be used

for cutting tree limbs or logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber

gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigera-

tor enclosures.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tool in damp or wet locations or

expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up

place - out of the reach of children.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protection during extended periods of operation. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees

both hands to operate tool. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. Do not use while standing on a ladder or unstable support.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating

and changing accessories.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that

keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could

ignite flammable liquids, gases, or fumes.

KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean

cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool.

• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and

use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use

of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it

will operate properly and perform its intended • function. Check for alignment of moving parts,

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is • damaged should be properly repaired or

replaced by an authorized service center unless • indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual.

• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

• DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs,

alcohol, or any medication.

CUTTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN

WALLS AND FLOORS CAN CAUSE THE •

BLADE AND METAL PARTS TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do not touch metal parts

when cutting into walls and floors; grasp only the

insulated handle(s) provided on the tool. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and

mechanical hazards are not in the blade path

when cutting into a wall or floor.

• INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY

TOOLS

Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in an operating condition. Be aware of possible

hazards when carrying your battery tool, when

making adjustments to it, or when changing accessories.

USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH

YOUR BATTERY TOOL. Do not substitute any

other charger. Use of another charger could

cause batteries to explode causing possible

serious injury. DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR

BATTERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. They may

explode.

DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP OR WET LOCATION.

Your battery tool should be charged in a location

where the temperature is more than 50°F but

less than 100°F. Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,

battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then

seek immediate medical attention.

If carrying your battery tool at your side, make sure it is not running and your finger is not on the switch. Avoid accidental starting.

SECURE WORK before applying power. NEVER

hold workpiece in your hand or across your legs.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual

contains important safety and operating

instructions for battery charger item number

9-11012 (981481-001 ).

Before using battery charger, read all instructions

and cautionary markings in this manual, on

battery charger, and product using battery

charger.

WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, charge

only nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries.

Other types of batteries may burst causing

personal injury and damage.

Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold

by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

To reduce risk of damage to charger body and

cord, pull by charger body rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be • stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected

to damage or stress. •

• An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper

extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used,

make sure: a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the _i,

same number, size and shape as those of • plug on charger.

b. That extension cord is properly wired and in

good electrical cSndition; and

c. That wire size is large enough for AC

ampere rating of charger as specified

below: Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'

Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16 Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

• DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A

DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged,

have replaced immediately by a qualified service technician.

• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise

damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service technician.

• Do net disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service technician when service or

repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance

or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce •

this risk.

• Do not use charger outdoors.

• Disconnect charger from power supply when net in use.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blade. Do not reach

underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is

moving.

WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.

USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.

SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback, always

support large panels as shown in Figure 9, Page

11. When cutting operation requires the resting

of the saw on the workpiece, the saw should be

rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece

cut off.

• LOWER BLADE GUARD.

_k WARNING: If lower blade guard must be raised

to make a cut, always raise it with the retracting handle to avoid serious injury. See Figure 21,

Page 16.

• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back

towards the operator. Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving. See Pages 11 and 12.

• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE

DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE

TIGHT.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use

blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect.

The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 5-1/2 inches.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRIM SAWS

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard

open. Check operation of lower blade guard before each use. Do not use if lower blade guard does not close briskly over saw blade.

_k WARNING: If saw is dropped, lower blade

guard or bumper may be bent, restricting full return. If lower blade guard or bumper becomes bent or damaged, replace them before reuse.

NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during use.

NEVER start a saw when its blade is touching

the workpiece.

NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts have come to a complete stop.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who

may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

_IWARNING: Somedustcreatedby powersanding,sawing,grinding,drilling,andotherconstruction

activitiescontainschemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.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 chemicals: work in a wen ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Blade Diameter Blade Arbor

Cutting Depth at 0° Bevel Cut Cutting Depth at 45 ° Bevel Cut

Your trim saw has been shipped completely

assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing,

contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain

replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. A blade, blade wrench, rip guide, and this owner's

manual are also included.

The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.

• 5-1/2 in. Thin Kerr Blade

5-1/2 in. No Load Speed 3,800 RPM

3/8 in. Motor 14.4 Volts DC

1-9/16 in. Charge Rate 3 - 5 Hours

1-1/8 in. Charger Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC

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

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

,_i WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.

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