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Circular Saw with Laser Trac TM Model No. 112.10872 Z_ CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in . Operator's Manual 2.8 Amp Compact Multi-Purpose/Plunge Action 3-in this Manual before using this product_ Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman ®webslte: www.sears.com/craftsman • WARRANTY • SAFETY • UNPACKING • DESCRIPTION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE
Circular Saw with Laser Trac TM Model No. 112.10872 Z_ CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in . Operator's Manual 2.8 Amp Compact Multi-Purpose/Plunge Action 3-in this Manual before using this product_ Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman ®webslte: www.sears.com/craftsman • WARRANTY • SAFETY • UNPACKING • DESCRIPTION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE
Operation Manual
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...Always follow all safety instructions below : NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result in this saw. Before beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with them, deserve your ..._fnot followedo Each message ts preceded by themselves eliminate any tool with side shield, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets. Failure to follow DthAeNsGaEfeRty: pFraeicluaruetiotonsobteoyrtehdiuscseaftehtey rwisakrnoifngfirWe, ILelLecrterisculsthionck l| and personal Injury. [ _WARNING ]] Fseariliuorues toInjoubryeytothyisousrasfeeltfy owr ...
...Always follow all safety instructions below : NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result in this saw. Before beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with them, deserve your ..._fnot followedo Each message ts preceded by themselves eliminate any tool with side shield, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets. Failure to follow DthAeNsGaEfeRty: pFraeicluaruetiotonsobteoyrtehdiuscseaftehtey rwisakrnoifngfirWe, ILelLecrterisculsthionck l| and personal Injury. [ _WARNING ]] Fseariliuorues toInjoubryeytothyisousrasfeeltfy owr ...
Operation Manual
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... the reach of this feature In any manner other than those speclfled in this circular saw has a built-in use are made aware of the dangers of use . ...controls, adjustments or performanceof procedures ] other reflective surfaces can be dangerous. 6. It Indicates where the saw emits the laser light, BE AWARE of a maximum 2.5mW and 635-665nmwavelengthsT. t_ DO NOT...hazardous radiation exposure, electric shock, fire and/or serious personal Injury, ! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LASERS This saw . The shiny surface could reflect the beam back at a workptece (such as sheet steel that laser...
... the reach of this feature In any manner other than those speclfled in this circular saw has a built-in use are made aware of the dangers of use . ...controls, adjustments or performanceof procedures ] other reflective surfaces can be dangerous. 6. It Indicates where the saw emits the laser light, BE AWARE of a maximum 2.5mW and 635-665nmwavelengthsT. t_ DO NOT...hazardous radiation exposure, electric shock, fire and/or serious personal Injury, ! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LASERS This saw . The shiny surface could reflect the beam back at a workptece (such as sheet steel that laser...
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... accldents. 2, DO NOT operate power tools In explosive atmospheres, such as the specific potential hazardsrelated to hold work area clean and well lit. earn the saw's applications and limitations, as well as In the presence of inattentionwhite operatingpower tools may resultIn personalinjury, 7, Do not overreach. DRESS properly, DO NOT wear looseclothing...
... accldents. 2, DO NOT operate power tools In explosive atmospheres, such as the specific potential hazardsrelated to hold work area clean and well lit. earn the saw's applications and limitations, as well as In the presence of inattentionwhite operatingpower tools may resultIn personalinjury, 7, Do not overreach. DRESS properly, DO NOT wear looseclothing...
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... a polarizedplug (one blade Is wider than the other untrained persons. Doubleinsulation[]eliminates the need for whichIt is deslgnedo 3. This saw . Holdtngthe workby handor againstyourbodyis unstableand may affect the tool's operation.If damaged, have thetoolserviced beforeusing.Many accidentsare causedby poorlymaintainedtools. Use... and blade for one way, If the plug does not fit fully in the handsof untrainedusers° 7. CHECK for this saw Is a double Insulated tool, J 1_ALWAYSuse clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workplece to Installa polarized outlet...
... a polarizedplug (one blade Is wider than the other untrained persons. Doubleinsulation[]eliminates the need for whichIt is deslgnedo 3. This saw . Holdtngthe workby handor againstyourbodyis unstableand may affect the tool's operation.If damaged, have thetoolserviced beforeusing.Many accidentsare causedby poorlymaintainedtools. Use... and blade for one way, If the plug does not fit fully in the handsof untrainedusers° 7. CHECK for this saw Is a double Insulated tool, J 1_ALWAYSuse clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workplece to Installa polarized outlet...
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...and Repair Center, Service or maintenanceperformedby unqualifiedpersonnelcouldresult In a riskof injury. 3. Keep one hand [Z_ CAUTION: Blades coast after saw Is missing or should any way; DO NOT reach underneath the workplece. l _b(Pra_asj.ge-=i_DJ2"O5_)N.AOLTWcAoYveSWrKthheeeenpblsyaaodwueri.nThghatenhdbrsolauadgnehdIfsainwbgeoelrorkswpaltwehceaeyl,otfhrwoeemlrobtwhlaeedrcebugltatuidnaegrdgauereanardd... In the maintenance section of this manual. and blade. CIRCULAR SAW on the trigger switch and the other hand on standard circularsaws. SHUT OFF the power switch and removethe...
...and Repair Center, Service or maintenanceperformedby unqualifiedpersonnelcouldresult In a riskof injury. 3. Keep one hand [Z_ CAUTION: Blades coast after saw Is missing or should any way; DO NOT reach underneath the workplece. l _b(Pra_asj.ge-=i_DJ2"O5_)N.AOLTWcAoYveSWrKthheeeenpblsyaaodwueri.nThghatenhdbrsolauadgnehdIfsainwbgeoelrorkswpaltwehceaeyl,otfhrwoeemlrobtwhlaeedrcebugltatuidnaegrdgauereanardd... In the maintenance section of this manual. and blade. CIRCULAR SAW on the trigger switch and the other hand on standard circularsaws. SHUT OFF the power switch and removethe...
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...This I wz_ouCldAnUoTt aIOlloNw: thNeelvoewrecrlaBmlapdeorGtuieatrhdeanBdlaBdaesGeuAasrdseRmeblelyastoe Lfuenvcetrioanndptrhoeperly after the cutting operation, Increasing the risk of the tool "live" and shockthe operator. CIRCULAR SAW cont. /_ CAUTION: When the blade Is plunged below the base, Increasingthe risk of the time It takes for the ...9- ONLY USE the manual Blade Guard Release Lever to false the base, lowering the blade to desired depth) BEFORE USING THIS SAW (See Page 18, Figs. 4 and 4e). 3_CHECK the Blade Guard Release Leverand the LowerBlade Guardand Base BEFORE each use ....
...This I wz_ouCldAnUoTt aIOlloNw: thNeelvoewrecrlaBmlapdeorGtuieatrhdeanBdlaBdaesGeuAasrdseRmeblelyastoe Lfuenvcetrioanndptrhoeperly after the cutting operation, Increasing the risk of the tool "live" and shockthe operator. CIRCULAR SAW cont. /_ CAUTION: When the blade Is plunged below the base, Increasingthe risk of the time It takes for the ...9- ONLY USE the manual Blade Guard Release Lever to false the base, lowering the blade to desired depth) BEFORE USING THIS SAW (See Page 18, Figs. 4 and 4e). 3_CHECK the Blade Guard Release Leverand the LowerBlade Guardand Base BEFORE each use ....
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... clothing and wash exposed areas with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are NOT recommended could cause your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation, 13_ONLY USE the designated blades for cuffing the type of harmful chemicals. Z_ ... examples of the blade binding. [ scaawuWs;ecAoloRrsrNescIoNt fsGciz:oen,tsrOhoNal,LprYeesaUunSldtEinatghrbeInobrslhaeodrileoesu. SAFETY RULES FOR THE MULTI-PURPOSE /PLUNGE ACTION 3-IN. CIRCULAR SAW cont. 10rALWAYS clamp the workplece securely so It will not move into the blade. 16. DO NOT STACK more than one piece at...
... clothing and wash exposed areas with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are NOT recommended could cause your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation, 13_ONLY USE the designated blades for cuffing the type of harmful chemicals. Z_ ... examples of the blade binding. [ scaawuWs;ecAoloRrsrNescIoNt fsGciz:oen,tsrOhoNal,LprYeesaUunSldtEinatghrbeInobrslhaeodrileoesu. SAFETY RULES FOR THE MULTI-PURPOSE /PLUNGE ACTION 3-IN. CIRCULAR SAW cont. 10rALWAYS clamp the workplece securely so It will not move into the blade. 16. DO NOT STACK more than one piece at...
Operation Manual
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... the cord location, 7 ALWAYS check the tool for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of the tool, a guard or other condition that the saw blade tooth is damaged should be or has been cut ,, Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other part that the... operator of the saw , Everyday eyeglasses have them to instruct others who may use , Under some conditions noise from the face of the blade Plunge Cutting A cutting operation ...
... the cord location, 7 ALWAYS check the tool for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of the tool, a guard or other condition that the saw blade tooth is damaged should be or has been cut ,, Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other part that the... operator of the saw , Everyday eyeglasses have them to instruct others who may use , Under some conditions noise from the face of the blade Plunge Cutting A cutting operation ...
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...removed by the blade in a through the thickness of the workpiece. Gum A sticky, sap-based residue from twisting or moving during the cut Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through cut or the siot produced by the blade in the workpiece Chamfer Cut A cut removing a wedge... referred to as faces, ends and edges. Resin A sticky, sap-based substance that can occur when the blade binds or stalls, throwing the saw back toward operator_ Workptece or Material The item on which the cutting operation is angled at other than 90 ° to the miter table. Cross...
...removed by the blade in a through the thickness of the workpiece. Gum A sticky, sap-based residue from twisting or moving during the cut Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through cut or the siot produced by the blade in the workpiece Chamfer Cut A cut removing a wedge... referred to as faces, ends and edges. Resin A sticky, sap-based substance that can occur when the blade binds or stalls, throwing the saw back toward operator_ Workptece or Material The item on which the cutting operation is angled at other than 90 ° to the miter table. Cross...
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...used for installing or changing blades, Inspect the blade carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has occurred during shlpplngo 2. Disconnectingthe saw unt, the missing parts are assembling pads, maldng adjustments,Installing or removing blades, cleaning or when It is not In use. Impact ResistantCase... cause serious personal Injury. I. Z_ WARNING: Yoursaw should NEVER be connected to the power soume when you are replaced. Remove the Saw from the case and JnspectIt carefully to make sure that no breakage, cracking or other damage has occurred, 3oThe Edge Guide is force...
...used for installing or changing blades, Inspect the blade carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has occurred during shlpplngo 2. Disconnectingthe saw unt, the missing parts are assembling pads, maldng adjustments,Installing or removing blades, cleaning or when It is not In use. Impact ResistantCase... cause serious personal Injury. I. Z_ WARNING: Yoursaw should NEVER be connected to the power soume when you are replaced. Remove the Saw from the case and JnspectIt carefully to make sure that no breakage, cracking or other damage has occurred, 3oThe Edge Guide is force...
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CIRCULAR SAW (Fig. 2) l NopOeTrEat:iBnegffoeraetuartteesmapntdinsgatfoetuysreqyuoiurer msaewn_tfsa,miliarize yourselfwith all of blade position on paddle for easy operation. 12. Built-in . Length of Cut Indicator, located on bass, ... beginning and end of the Your plunge action circularsaw has a precision-built electric motor and It shouldbe connected to 3/4-1n,thick,woodbasecomposites, plastics, vinyland ftberglass.A Craftsman 3-In. Extended length trigger switch paddle for fast, smoothcutsin plywoodup to a 120-volt,60-Hz AC ONLY power supply(normalhousehold current). Includes One...
CIRCULAR SAW (Fig. 2) l NopOeTrEat:iBnegffoeraetuartteesmapntdinsgatfoetuysreqyuoiurer msaewn_tfsa,miliarize yourselfwith all of blade position on paddle for easy operation. 12. Built-in . Length of Cut Indicator, located on bass, ... beginning and end of the Your plunge action circularsaw has a precision-built electric motor and It shouldbe connected to 3/4-1n,thick,woodbasecomposites, plastics, vinyland ftberglass.A Craftsman 3-In. Extended length trigger switch paddle for fast, smoothcutsin plywoodup to a 120-volt,60-Hz AC ONLY power supply(normalhousehold current). Includes One...
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This Saw has the following features: cont. (Fig.2) Laser Tta¢TM and LED Workllght On / Off Switch uetsble Handle Soft-Grip Laser Light Aperture and LED ...
This Saw has the following features: cont. (Fig.2) Laser Tta¢TM and LED Workllght On / Off Switch uetsble Handle Soft-Grip Laser Light Aperture and LED ...
Operation Manual
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... with the flat side of the spindle assembly (see Fig. 3), 3. i, _WARNING: ONLY USE the saw blades designated for designated blades and recommended uses. _WARNING: Only use the Craftsman ® 3-In. 20 tooth carbide-tipped steel general purpose blade (9-61272 Included), to cut wood, ...Is for optimum performance and safe operation. A 3-Inch blade Is the maximum blade capacity of kickback. A Craftsman 3-In. BE SURE to wear protective work gloves while handling a saw blade.The blade can result In an accident causing serious Injury. thick, woodbase composites, plastics, vinyl and ...
... with the flat side of the spindle assembly (see Fig. 3), 3. i, _WARNING: ONLY USE the saw blades designated for designated blades and recommended uses. _WARNING: Only use the Craftsman ® 3-In. 20 tooth carbide-tipped steel general purpose blade (9-61272 Included), to cut wood, ...Is for optimum performance and safe operation. A 3-Inch blade Is the maximum blade capacity of kickback. A Craftsman 3-In. BE SURE to wear protective work gloves while handling a saw blade.The blade can result In an accident causing serious Injury. thick, woodbase composites, plastics, vinyl and ...
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... direction. 12. Grasp the blade with the finger lift bracket to engage Fig. 3b Included: 9-61272 Craftsman 3-In. 20 tooth carbide tipped general purpose blade Sold separately 9-61273 Craftsman 3-1n. Use the two hex wrenches to unscrew the blade spindle clamping 5osRceremv_o, ve the screw and ...the outer "D" washer. 6. Place the new saw as shown In (Fig, 3a and 3b). Diamond grit steel blade ...
... direction. 12. Grasp the blade with the finger lift bracket to engage Fig. 3b Included: 9-61272 Craftsman 3-In. 20 tooth carbide tipped general purpose blade Sold separately 9-61273 Craftsman 3-1n. Use the two hex wrenches to unscrew the blade spindle clamping 5osRceremv_o, ve the screw and ...the outer "D" washer. 6. Place the new saw as shown In (Fig, 3a and 3b). Diamond grit steel blade ...
Operation Manual
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... and safety and should NEVER be altered for any reason, If It becomes damaged or begins to operate slowly or sluggishly, DO NOT operate the saw 's handle and blade to the selected depth, Upper Blade Guard When starling and while making a cut, the blade is manually lowered berow the base, (in... a plunge action) by releasing the blade guard release lever wh]ie holding the finger lift bracket on the base, as you lower the saw until the damage or problem has been corrected, repaired or replaced° KICKBACK..°WHAT CAUSES IT AND WAYS TO HELP PREVENT IT (Figs. 5, 5a...
... and safety and should NEVER be altered for any reason, If It becomes damaged or begins to operate slowly or sluggishly, DO NOT operate the saw 's handle and blade to the selected depth, Upper Blade Guard When starling and while making a cut, the blade is manually lowered berow the base, (in... a plunge action) by releasing the blade guard release lever wh]ie holding the finger lift bracket on the base, as you lower the saw until the damage or problem has been corrected, repaired or replaced° KICKBACK..°WHAT CAUSES IT AND WAYS TO HELP PREVENT IT (Figs. 5, 5a...
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... the operator,if the properprecautionsare taken. 2+Ifthe bladeis binding,or whenyou are interruptinga cut for knots or nails before cuttlng°Never saw motionless In the material until the blade comesto a complete stop. It can be avoided by taking the proper precautions, as listed below.... Inspectthe workplece for anyreason,ALWAYS release the triggerand hold the saw into a knot or nail. 4+DO NOT cut , or not supporting the workplace correctlycan cause Kickback (see Fig. 5a)°SupportsMUST be...
... the operator,if the properprecautionsare taken. 2+Ifthe bladeis binding,or whenyou are interruptinga cut for knots or nails before cuttlng°Never saw motionless In the material until the blade comesto a complete stop. It can be avoided by taking the proper precautions, as listed below.... Inspectthe workplece for anyreason,ALWAYS release the triggerand hold the saw into a knot or nail. 4+DO NOT cut , or not supporting the workplace correctlycan cause Kickback (see Fig. 5a)°SupportsMUST be...
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... blade at the correct depth setting. If blade adjustment shiftswhile cuttingit may walk up or Kickback from the workplece when the saw teeth are not engaged Into the material. KICKBACK...WHAT CAUSES IT AND WAYS TO HELP PREVENT IT (Figs. 5, 5a ...depth setting should not exceed 1/4-Inch below the material being cut . When restarting the saw in the workplece, CENTER the blade In the keff and checkto be sure that the saw is tight and secure BEFORE maklng a cut (See Fig. 5). LAboYisnSsdrseolofecraotshneettrrsoigal cwgaesnrtsaleallafsed,tKtyoirceskleebraaioscueksacnoIndujludpraycd,...
... blade at the correct depth setting. If blade adjustment shiftswhile cuttingit may walk up or Kickback from the workplece when the saw teeth are not engaged Into the material. KICKBACK...WHAT CAUSES IT AND WAYS TO HELP PREVENT IT (Figs. 5, 5a ...depth setting should not exceed 1/4-Inch below the material being cut . When restarting the saw in the workplece, CENTER the blade In the keff and checkto be sure that the saw is tight and secure BEFORE maklng a cut (See Fig. 5). LAboYisnSsdrseolofecraotshneettrrsoigal cwgaesnrtsaleallafsed,tKtyoirceskleebraaioscueksacnoIndujludpraycd,...
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...5. MAKINGDEPTH-OF-CUATDJUSTMENT(SFig.6) ALWAYSuse the correct blade depth setting. TO SETTHE BLADE DEPTH (FIG. 7 and 7a) 1o Unplug the saw , t , I , t , Hl Length-of -Cut IndicatorAdjustment/Lock lever 4. Unlockthe Depth-of-Cut and Length-of .CSutcald...depththat wasselected.ALWAYS practicein a scrap workplaceto becomefamiliar with this cuttingoperation. 7_The selecteddepth of cut is now set.When the saw is manually lowered dSeePage 25, Figs. Fig, 7 Fig. 7a (, 6. wAcLoWulAdYreSsuunlpt lIungascacwidebnetfaolrsetmaratiknigngwahnicyhacdajunsctmauesnetss.eFraioiluusre 2. The length ...
...5. MAKINGDEPTH-OF-CUATDJUSTMENT(SFig.6) ALWAYSuse the correct blade depth setting. TO SETTHE BLADE DEPTH (FIG. 7 and 7a) 1o Unplug the saw , t , I , t , Hl Length-of -Cut IndicatorAdjustment/Lock lever 4. Unlockthe Depth-of-Cut and Length-of .CSutcald...depththat wasselected.ALWAYS practicein a scrap workplaceto becomefamiliar with this cuttingoperation. 7_The selecteddepth of cut is now set.When the saw is manually lowered dSeePage 25, Figs. Fig, 7 Fig. 7a (, 6. wAcLoWulAdYreSsuunlpt lIungascacwidebnetfaolrsetmaratiknigngwahnicyhacdajunsctmauesnetss.eFraioiluusre 2. The length ...
Operation Manual
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...molded finger griptriggersafety release switch, and the othertwo fingerson the trigger paddle (see Fig. 8) to locate the 3 differentpositions. 4_Whanthe handlemovesinto1 of saw has a handle/motor housing withsoft-grip that adjusts Fig, 8 3O° to 3 different cutting angles, 0°, 15°, and ... Intothe "OFF" position. 22 Failure to release the handlefor adjustment. 3. Graspthe handle with 0o maximum control. 1, Unplug the saw ,release your grip on the trigger paddle, and the finger grip safety release switchwtl!move forward or backward. This feature provides ...
...molded finger griptriggersafety release switch, and the othertwo fingerson the trigger paddle (see Fig. 8) to locate the 3 differentpositions. 4_Whanthe handlemovesinto1 of saw has a handle/motor housing withsoft-grip that adjusts Fig, 8 3O° to 3 different cutting angles, 0°, 15°, and ... Intothe "OFF" position. 22 Failure to release the handlefor adjustment. 3. Graspthe handle with 0o maximum control. 1, Unplug the saw ,release your grip on the trigger paddle, and the finger grip safety release switchwtl!move forward or backward. This feature provides ...