Craftsman 183172520 ALL-IN-ONE CUTTING TOOL

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Have you read =POWER TOOL SAFETY",
"cuTrlNG TOOL SAFETY" and "ELECTRICAL
SAFETY" on pages 3, 4 and 5 of this Manual? If
not, please do it now before you operate this
cutting tool. Your safety depends on Itl
Evew time you use the cutting tool you should
verify the following:
1. Cutting tool cord is not damaged.
2. Bit is correct type for the material being cut.
3. Bit is sharp, in good condition, properly
installed and securely tightened.
4. Safety glasses and dust mask are being worn.
Failure to adhere to these safety rules can greatly
increase your chances of Injury.
PRACTICE CUTS USING FREEHAND SOLE PLATE
Before attempting to work on an actual proJect, take the
time to make s few practuce cuts with your cutting tool
Use some scraps of matenal that are the same maternalas
used nnyour actual project.
1. Draw a patternsumulartoyourfirstprojecton a scrap
p_eceofmaterial
2. Installfreehandsoleplateas shownin Fig 4
3 Installcuttingb=tin thecolletas shownin Fig 2
4 Adjust depth of freehand sole plate as shown in Fng 5
5
Rest theedge ofthe sole plateon the workpiecevath
the bntat an angleofabout45° (see Fug6).
NOTE DO NOT letthe bitcontactthe workpleceuntil
switchnsturnedON and the toolisup tofullspeed.
IAWARNINGI
Before tuming the tool switch ON, make sure you
hold the tool firmly with both hands. Starting
torque will cause the tool to twlsL
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Fig. 6
PRACTICE CUTS USING FREEHAND SOLE PLATE
6 Set the speed control switch to the appropriate speed
7 Turn the swntchON
When the motornsupto fullspeed,slowiyttpthetool
toan upnghtposttnon,lettnngthe bitcutnntothe
workpnece(see F=g 7) Once thetoolhas reached the
uprightpesubonand the bithas cutthroughthe
workplece,slowlymovethetoolin a clockwise
dnrectionusnngslow steadypressuretomake thecut
NOTE"Exceptfor cuttnngaroundoutletboxes in
drywall,alwayscut ma clockwise durectlon
9 When cut nscomplete, turn the tool OFF, want untd it
comes to a complete stop and remove it from the
workpuece
Fig. 7
IADANGER I
Do not attempt cutting around outlet boxes in drywall
until:
t. All electricity in the vicinity of electric wires has
been disconnected by either turning the breaker
OFF or removing the fuses.
2. You have read the Instructions on the following
page entitled "CUTTING OUTLET OPENINGS IN
DRYWALL".
cUTrlNG TIPS
The rotatingcuttungactionofthe bitvailcausea skghtpull
tothe left when cutting.Naturalvariationsinthestructure
ofwoodwillcause the 10ftto"wander'.Thistendencywill
be magnifiedwhen applyingtoo muchpressuretothe bit
Slowercuttinggivesyou bettercontrol. Excessive
pressureor fast cuttingwill increasebittemperatureand
shortenthe hfeof thebit
When cuttinga holeina verticalsurface,avo_lendingthe
cutat the bottomofthe hole AJwaysstartand endthe cut
at the"top"sothe cut-outpartwillnotdropontothe
rotatingbit.Alwaystumthe toolOFF before removingd
fromthe workpisce,
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