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Warranty .......................................................... Page 2
Safety Symbols ................................................. Page 3
Safety Instructions ............................................. Pages 4-11
Glossary of Terms ............................................. Pages 12-13
Unpacking ................................................................. Page 14
Description ....................................................... Pages 15-18
Assembly ............................................................ Page 19
Adjustments .............................................................. Pages 20-24
Operation .............................................................. Pages 24-35
Maintenance ............................................................. Pages 35-38
Troubleshooting ........................................................ Page 39
Repair Parts ............................................................. Pages 40-42
Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers ........................ Back Cover
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PRODUCT
If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase RETURN ITTOTHE NEAREST
SEARS STORE OR PARTS AND REPAIR CENTER OR OTHER
CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPAIR
(or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps, batteries,
bits or blades.
If this Craftsman product 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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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.
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this manual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER", "WARNING"
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and "CAUTION", BEFORE using this saw. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
//_ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER,WARNING,OR
CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs
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.
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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.
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Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal
injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES
These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to
equipment or other property damage if not followed. Each message is preceded by the
word "NOTE:" as in the example below:
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/_WARNING: The operation of any tool with a circular
blade 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 shield, available at Sears
Stores or other Craftsman Outlets.
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