_, CAUTION: Read and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of

this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

???Safety

???Features

???Adjustments

???Operation

???Maintenance

???Parts List

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MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunctionwith other symbolsor pictogrephs,

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will 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.

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.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

_i 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'smanual 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.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY

PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

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.

IMPORTANT

Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.

A WARNING: If saw is dropped, lower blade

guard or bumper may be bent, restricting full return.

If lower blade guard or bumper become bent or damaged, replace them before reuse.

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

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools 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.

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforce small tool or

attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don'tuse 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.

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

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

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

DON'TABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It'ssafer 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 on a ladder or

unstable support. Secure tools when working at elevated positions.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power supply.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don'tcarry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an

extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for ex- ample - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.

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

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. 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.

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

INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI- CALLY and replace if damaged.

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 AND EXERCISE CONTROL.

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 re- placed by an authorized service center.

???DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center.

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

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels as shown in Figure 9, page 10. 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 20,

Page 15.

???GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release switch immedi- ately if blade binds or saw stalls. Don'tremove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving. See Pages 9 and 10.

???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 7-1/4 inches.

AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during use.

NEVER start a tool when its rotating component is in contact with the workpiece.

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

DO NOT operate this tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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.

The following 7-1/4 in. 7-1/4 in. 7-1/4 in.

7-1/4 in.

7-1/4 in.

7-1/4 in.

7-1/4 in.

recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores. 40 Tooth General Purpose Cut-Off Blade

35 Tooth Master Combination Blade

200 Tooth Plywood Blade

18 Tooth Carbide Blade

18 Tooth Mach II Silver Series Carbide Blade

24 Tooth Mach II Silver Series Carbide Blade

24 Tooth Combination Carbide Blade

Rip Guide

KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.

Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cut adjustment mechanisms; positive 0 ?? bevel stop; length of cut scale; directed air flow for keeping line of cut clear; and blade wrench storage.

SWITCH

To turn your saw ON, depress the switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF.

UPPER

BLADEGUARD

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purpose listed below)

???Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling).

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your circular saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).

Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power

supply.

SWITCH

TRIGGER

A WARNING:Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are

assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

,_ WARNING: A 7-1/4 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade

that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to

engage with the flat on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade

guards, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident.

TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE

???Unplugyour saw.

,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible

serious personal injury.

TO ASSEMBLE BLADE:

???Remove blade wrench from storage area.

See Figure 1.

iRemove blade screw, spring washer, and outer blade washer ("D" washer). See Figure 2.

SPINDLE LOWERBLADE

BLADE OUTER

BLADE

WASHER

("D" WASHER)

BLADE

SCREW

INNER

BLADEWASHERSPRING

WASHER Fig. 2

Note: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to remove.

???Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and

outer blade washer ("D" washer) where they contact blade.

,_ WARNING: If inner blade washer has been

n

removed, replace it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly.

???Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle. Note: The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw as shown in Figure 2.

???Replace "D" washer and spring washer.

Note: "Cupped" side of spring washer goes against "D" washer. See Figure 3.

OUTERBLADEWASHER("D" WASHER)

CUPPEDSIDE OF OUTSIDEOF

SPRINGWASHER SPRINGWASHER Fig. 3

M Replace blade screw. Tighten blade screw

securely.

Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to tighten,

???Return blade wrench to storage area.

Note: Always place angled portion of blade wrench up as shown in Figure 1.

REMEMBER: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the "D" washer to engage with the flat on the spindle.

TO REMOVE BLADE:

M Remove blade wrench from storage area.

See Figure 1.

???Place your saw on a piece of scrap wood as shown in Figure 4, and remove blade screw.

Note: With blade teeth embedded in the wood, turn blade screw counterclockwise to remove.

???Remove spring washer and outer blade washer ("D" washer). See Figure 2.

Note: Blade can be removed at this point.

LOWERBLADE

GUARDHANDLE

BLADE

WRENCH

\

BLADESCREW

Fig. 4

SAW BLADES

The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available.

Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow your saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations.

Do not use gasoline.

BLADE GUARD SYSTEM

The lower blade guard attached to your circular saw Is there for your protection and safety. It should never be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged or begins to return slow or sluggish, do not operate your saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced. Always leave guard in operating position when using saw.

_k DANGER: When sawing through workpiece, lower blade guard does not cover blade on the

underside of workpiece. Since blade is exposed on underside of workpiece, keep hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury. See Figure 5.

LOWERBLADEGUARD

IS iN UP POSITION

WHENMAKINGA CUT

KICKBACK

See Figure 6.

The best guard against kickback is to avoid dangerous practices.

Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood.

KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY:

???Incorrect blade depth setting. See Figure 6.

???Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.

???Twisting blade while making a cut.

???Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or impropedy set blade.

???Incorrectly supporting workpiece. See Figure 7.

???Forcing a cut.

CAUTION: Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly. Guard should be checked for correct operation before each use. If you drop your saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse. Note: The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position. If for any reason your lower blade guard does not close freely, take it to the nearest Sears Repair Center for service before using.

???Cutting warped or wet lumber.

???Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures.

TO LESSENTHECHANCEOFKICKBACK:

???Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 inch below the material to be cut. See Figure 8.

???Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning a cut. Never saw into a knot or nail.

???Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge

guide when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade in the cut.

???Always use clean, sharp and properly set blades. Never make cuts with dull blades.

???To avoid pinching the blade, support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut. The right and wrong ways to support large pieces of work are shown in Figures 7 and 9.

???When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Never force cuts.

???Do not cut warped or wet lumber.

???Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces of kickback should it occur.

When using your saw, always stay alert and exercise control. Do not remove your saw from workpiece while the blade is moving.

DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT

Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 inch below the material to be cut. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough.

TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH

???Unplug your saw.

_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible

serious personal injury.

???Loosen wing nut. See Figure 10.

???Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the required depth is reached.

???Tighten wing nut securely.

STARTING A CUT

Know the right way to use your saw.

See Figure 11.

TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL:

???Always support your workpiece near the cut.

???Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your right.

???Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during the cut.

Place your workpiece with its good side down. Note: The good side is the side on which appearance is

important.

Before beginning a cut, draw a guideline along the desired line of cut. Then place front edge of base on that part of your workplace that is solidly supported.

See Figure 11.

Never place your saw on that part of the workplece that will fall off when the cut is made.

See Figure 13.

_, WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of your saw. Loss of control of your saw could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury.

Never use your saw as shown in Figure 12.

Never place your hand on the workpiece behind your saw while making a cut.

Keep the cord away from cutting area. Always place the cord to prevent it from hanging up on the workpiece while making a cut.

,_ DANGER: If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut, release the switch trigger

immediately. Unplug your saw and reposition the cord to prevent it from hanging up again,

,_ DANGER: Using your saw with a damaged cord could result in serious injury or death. If the cord

has been damaged, have it replaced before using your saw again.

Hold your saw firmly with both hands.

See Figure 14.

CAUTION: When lifting your saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the

underside of your saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure lower guard is closed before setting your saw down on work surface.

TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT

When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base as shown in Figure 15.

TOPVIEW OF SAW

,_ WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpieca before it reaches full speed could

cause your saw to "kickback" towards you resulting in serious injury.

When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Forcing causes rough cuts, could shorten the life of your saw and could cause "kickback."

REMEMBER:

When sawing through work, the lower blade guard does not cover the blade, exposing it on the underside of work. Keep your hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body coming In contact with the moving blade will result In serious Injury.

After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove your saw from workplece while the blade Is moving,

Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut. Note: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guideline,

TO BEVEL CUT

The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any desired setting between zero and 51.5 ??. Note: When making cuts at 51.5 ?? blade should be set at full depth of cut, with edge guide screw removed.

When making 45 ?? bevel cuts, there is a notch in the saw base to help you line up the blade with the line of cut. See Figure 16.

BEVEL

SCALE

Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the saw base when making 45 ?? bevel cuts.

Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require different settings, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine

how much you should offset the guideline on the board to be cut.

When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with both hands as shown in Figure 17.

Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.

Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide your saw into the workpiece.

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

Fig. 17

_ WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could

cause saw to "kickback" toward you resulting in serious injury.

After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped, lift your saw from the workpiece.

TO ADJUST BEVEL SE'I-rlNG

???Unplug your saw.

_k WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible

serious personal injury.

???Loosen wing nut. See Figure 16.

???Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired angle setting on bevel scale.

See Figure 16.

???Tighten wing nut securely.

,_ WARNING: Attempting bevel cut without wing nut securely tightened can result in serious

injury.

POSITIVE0?? BEVELSTOP

See Figure 18.

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

WINGNUT

TO ADJUST

???Unplug your saw.

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW _k WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible

serious personal injury.

POSITIVEO??BEVELSTOP

CARPENTER'SSQUARE

HEXNUT

SAW BLADE

Fig. 18

???Loosen wing nut.

???Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw.

???Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw blade.

???Tighten hex nut and wing nut securely.

_, WARNING: Attempting to make cuts without wing nut securely tightened can result in serious injury.

LENGTH OF CUT SCALE

See Figure 19.

Your saw has a positive 0 ?? bevel stop, that has been factory adjusted to assure 0?? angle of your saw blade when making 90 ?? cuts. However, misalignment can occur during shipping.

TO CHECK

???Unplug your saw.

,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible

serious personal injury.

???Place your saw in an upside down position on workbench. See Figure 18.

???Using a carpenter's square, check squareness of saw blade to the base of your saw.

A length of cut scale has been provided on the base of your saw. It is parallel with the saw blade and can be used to measure the distance into material the blade has cut. Note: Six inches is the maximum length of cut that can be measured. Also, it is accurate only when the depth of cut is set at full maximum depth.

TO POCKET CUT

See Figure 20.

,_ WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket

cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of your saw possiblycausing serious injury.

Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set blade to correct blade depth setting, and swing the lower blade guard

up using the lower blade guard handle.

Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury.

While holding lower blade guard by the handle, firmly rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece. See Figure 20.

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

POCKETCUT

LOWER BLADE

GUARDHANDLE Fig. 20

C-clamps, firmly clamp a straight edge to the workpiece and guide the saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut. Do not bind the blade in the cut. If using the optional rip guide, see the following instructions and Figure 22.

ALTERNATEMETHODFOR RIP CUTTING

STRAIGHT

EDGE

C-CLAMPS

WORKPIECE

Fig. 21

TO ASSEMBLE OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE

???Unplug your saw.

_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible

serious personal injury,

???Place rip guide through holes in saw base as shown in Figure 22.

Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed then slowly lower blade Into the workplece until base is flat against workpleee.

After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped, remove it from the workpiece.

Corners may then be cleared out with a hand saw or sabre saw.

_ WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could

lead to serious injury.

TO RIP CUT

OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE (EDGE GUIDE)

See Figure 21.

Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with your saw. An optional rip guide with a five inch scale is available at your Sears Retail Store or you can make an efficient rip guide by clamping a straight edge to your workpiece. Secure the workpiece. Using

???Adjust rip guide to the width needed.

???Tighten rip guide screw securely.

When using a rip guide, position the face of the rip guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This makes for a true cut without pinching the blade. The guiding edge of workpiece must be straight for your cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut.

,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other

part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

GENERAL

Only the parts shown on parts list, page 19, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only by a qualified Sears service technician.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating

oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended

work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.

,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or

safety glasses with side shields during power tool

operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

EXTENSION CORDS

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw.

A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in

length. When working outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord'sjacket will be marked WA.

CAUTION: Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will

not get caught on lumber, tools, etc., during cutting operation,

,_ WARNING: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use

tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.

Extension cords suitable for use with your circular saw are available at your nearest Sears Retail Store.

Key Part

No. Number

1981579-001

2969858-001

3999637-OO3

4969373-002

5974999-001

6981581-001

7968442-003

8968702-011

9974900-001

10989592-001

11967952-001

12 974771-005

13 718602-804

14 999982-001

15***

16998463-001

Key Part

No. Number

17612999-001

18623547-002

19981580-001

20621433-018

21 974802-001

22931744-059

23621438-006

24621433-001

25941401-815

26706404-007

27614658-010

28990147-001

29974716-001

30981574-000

972000-674