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Operator's Manual
18.0 Volt
1
5 /2-in. Cordless
Circular Saw
Model No.
172.67098
In Kit
9-11518
Battery Pack
is installed on
Drill/Driver
CHARGE BATTERY
BEFORE FIRST USE
Read, understand and follow • WARRANTY
! CAUTION
all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions • SAFETY
in this Manual before using this product.
• UNPACKING
• DESCRIPTION
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
• OPERATION
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
• MAINTENANCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety Warranty.....…………………………………………...............................Page 2 symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and Safety Symbols....……………………………..…….............................Page 3 understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger. The Safety Instructions....………………………………...............................Page
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. PERSONAL SAFETY cont. ! WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual before using this circular saw. Failure to follow all instructions may result in 9. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety hazardous radiation exposure, electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. 10. DO NOT USE ON A
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY SERVICE SAFETY cont. 2. Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Parts and Repair Center. Service ! WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. operating this saw. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in 3. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instr
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAWS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAWS cont. 8. HOLD TOOL by insulated gripping surfaces (handles) when performing an operation 23. Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will make comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGING STAND/ TRANSFORMER cont. ! WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals 3. Do not abuse the cord on the battery charging stand / transformer. Never carry the known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other charging stand / transformer by its power cord. Never pull the power cord to remove the reproductive harm. So
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING cont. Spindle Gum The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Also called the Arbor. A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products. Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Resin The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute. A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened. Saw Blade Path The area over, under, behind or in front of the blade, as it applies to the workpiece. That area which will be or has bee
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DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION cont. This Cordless Circular Saw has the following features: KNOW YOUR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW (Fig. 2) 1. 3400 RPM no-load speed provides power and torque for fast, sure cuts in wood, plywood, NOTE: Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating hardboard and wood-base materials. features and safety rules. 2. Quick depth-of-cut adjustments with a maximum depth of cut: 3 5 1 /16-inch at 45°; 1 /8-inch at 90° Trigger Swi
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50 50 40 40 30 30 22 22 20 20 0 0 OPERATION OPERATION cont. KICKBACK…WHAT CAUSES IT AND WAYS TO HELP PREVENT IT 1 ! WARNING: A 5 /2-inch blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. A (Fig. 4, 5 and 5a) cont. 1 larger than 5 /2-inch blade will come in contact with the blade guards. Also, NEVER use a blade that is so thick that it prevents the outer blade washer from engaging with the The Causes of Kickback cont. flat side of the spindle. Blades that are too large or too thick can re
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OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. Ways to Help Prevent Kickback cont. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (Fig. 8 and 8a) 3. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never saw into a knot or nail. The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge overnight prior to use. 4. DO NOT cut warped or wet lumber. (see Fig. 5a) 5. ALWAYS support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and Kickback. Large
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1” 30 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK MAKING DEPTH-OF-CUT ADJUSTMENTS (Fig. 11 and 11a) When using your tool continuously, the batteries in your battery pack will become hot. ALWAYS use the correct blade depth setting. The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before not be more than 1/4-inch below the material being cut (see Fig. 4). Allowing more depth will attempting to recharge.
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OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. STARTING A CUT (Fig. 12) TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL cont.: 9. After completing your cut, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to ! WARNING: ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely. ALWAYS maintain a complete stop. DO NOT remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving. proper control of saw. Failure to clamp and support workpiece and loss of control of saw could result in serious injury.
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40 30 22.5 30 20 22.5 10 20 10 0 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. USING A STRAIGHT EDGE (Fig. 15) HOW TO SET YOUR BEVEL ANGLE (Fig. 17) ! 1. Remove the battery pack from saw. WARNING: ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely. ALWAYS maintain proper control of saw. Failure to clamp and support workpiece combined ! with loss of control of saw could result in serious injury. WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in 1. You can make an efficient rip guide
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OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. MAKING POCKET CUTS ( Fig. 19) BUILT-IN SAWDUST EJECTION CHUTE (Fig. 20 and 20a) 1. Remove the battery pack from saw. ! WARNING: ALWAYS adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in a loss of control of the saw, ! WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in which can result in serious injury. accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. 1. A
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MAINTENANCE cont. MAINTENANCE cont. CHANGING THE BLADE (Figs. 21 and 21a) CHANGING THE BLADE (Figs. 21 and 21a) cont. Fig. 21a 8. The remaining washer is the inner bushing washer that fits around the spindle shaft and it does not need to be removed. 9. Put a drop of machine oil onto the inner bushing washer and outer “D” washer where they will touch the blade. 10. Place the new saw blade inside the lower blade guard, onto the spindle shaft and against the inner bushing.
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MAINTENANCE cont. ACCESSORIES BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING ! WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories that are not To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. recommended for this tool might be dangerous and could result in serious injury. This product contains nickel-cadmium batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries in ordinary trash. 1 Sears and other Craftsman outlets hav
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1 1 5 /2-in. Cordless Circular Saw 5 /2-in. Cordless Circular Saw PARTS LIST cont. PARTS LIST cont. Model No. 172.67098 In Kit 9-11518 Model No. 172.67098 In Kit 9-11518 Item No. Parts No. Part Description Qty. 1 PINION 22 CSC18GU-22 DC MOTOR 1 23 CSC18GU-23 BOLT M6X90 1 24 CSC18GU-24 1 CSC18GU-25 NUT M6 25 1 CSC18GU-26 BASE ASSEMBLY 26 2 LOCKER KNOB 27 CSC18GU-27 WASHER 2 28 CSC18GU-28 1 29 CSC18GU-29 BOLT M6X14 1 CSC18GU-30 RULER LOCKER
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Manual del Operador Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home 18.0 Voltios For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: 1 5 /2 Pulgadas Sierra www.managemyhome.com Circular Inalámbrica For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of h
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful Warranty……………........................................................…………………………..Page 2 attention and understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves Safety Symbols……........................................................……………………….….Page 3 eliminate any danger. The instructions and wa
