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WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

nKeep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

nDo not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

nKeep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

nA battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery. Use bat- tery only with charger listed.

nUse battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack listed.

nDo not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.

PERSONAL SAFETY

nStay alert, watch what you are doing and use com- mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious per- sonal injury.

nDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

nAvoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on, invites accidents.

nRemove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

nDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal- ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.

nUse safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

nDo not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents.

nDo not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

TOOL USE AND CARE

nUse clamps or other practical way to secure and sup- port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

nDo not force tool. Use the correct tool for your appli- cation. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

nDo not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan- gerous and must be repaired.

nDisconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any ad- justments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.

Such preventive safety measures reduce risk of starting the tool accidentally.

nStore idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

nWhen battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

nMaintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

nCheck for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

nUse only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.

nKeep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based prod- ucts, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.

SERVICE

nTool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by un- qualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

nWhen servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

nHold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a ???live??? wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool ???live??? and shock the operator.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

nKnow your power tool. Read operator???s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

nAlways wear safety glasses with side shields. Ev- eryday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.

RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS

nBattery tools do not have to be plugged into an elec- trical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

nDo not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.

nBatteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.

nDo not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca- tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.

nFor best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50??F but less than 100??F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.

nUnder extreme usage or temperature condi- tions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious peronal injury.

n Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery, charge only nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifically designated on your charger. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage.

nNever use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.

nDo not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.

Water entering charger will increase the risk of electric shock.

nDo not use any attachment or accessory not recommended by the battery charger manufacturer. Attachments and accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.

nDo not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than the plug when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.

nMake sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could result in electric shock.

nKeep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts.

nDo not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.

nAn extension cord should not be used unless abso- lutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure:

a.That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.

b.That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

c.That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below:

Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

nDo not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized serviceman.

nDo not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.

Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to determine if the charger is in good working order.

nDo not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

nUnplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock.

nDisconnect charger from the power supply when not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the charger during a power surge.

nSave 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 to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com- pletely the operator???s manual. Save this operator???s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product.

KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use your drill-driver, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drill- driver to make you careless. Remember that a care- less fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

KEYLESS CHUCK

Your drill-driver has a keyless chuck that allows you to hand tighten or release drill bit in the chuck jaws.

SWITCH

To turn your drill-driver ON, depress the switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your drill-driver OFF.

SWITCH LOCK

The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This feature helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting when not in use.

FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR

(DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR)

Your drill-driver has a forward/reverse selector located above the switch trigger.

WRIST STRAP

A wrist strap is provided to reduce the chances of drop- ping your drill-driver. Place one hand through the wrist strap when carrying tool.

BIT STORAGE

When not in use, bits provided with your drill-driver can be placed in the storage area located on the bottom of the motor housing.

LEVEL

To keep drill bit level during drilling operations, a level is located on the top and end of the motor housing.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate your drill-driver until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

TWO-SPEED

GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO)

TORQUE

ADJUSTMENT RING

KEYLESS

CHUCK

SWITCH

TRIGGER

SCREWDRIVER

BITS

BATTERY PACK

BATTERY PACK

SHOWN IN CHARGER

??

LEVEL

??

LEVEL

REAR VIEW

DIRECTION OF

ROTATION SELECTOR

(FORWARD/REVERSE)

BIT

STORAGE

4-1/2 IN.

WRIST STRAP

CHARGER

RED LED ON INDICATES

FAST CHARGING MODE

GREEN LED ON AFTER FAST CHARGING CYCLE,

INDICATES FULLY CHARGED BATTERYPACK AND

IN TRICKLE CHARGE MODE.

YELLOW AND GREEN LEDS ON INDICATES DEEPLY

DISCHARGED OR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK.

Fig. 1

INSTRUCTIONS

When unpacking the tool:

nCarefully remove the tool and accessories from the box.

nMake sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

nInspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

nDo not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

1/2 in. Drill

1 Hour Charger

Battery Pack (2) Double-ended Bit (2) Operator???s Manual Case

WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

BATTERY PACK

The battery pack for your tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it until light on front of charger changes from red to green.

Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (drilling followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged.

CHARGING BATTERY PACK

See Figure 1.

nCharge battery pack only with the charger provided.

nMake sure power supply is normal household voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

nConnect charger to power supply.

nPlace battery pack in charger aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in charger. See Figure 1.

nPress down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery pack engage properly with contacts in charger.

nNormally, the red LED on charger will come on. This indicates charger is in fast charging mode.

nRed LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour then the green LED will come on. Green LED on indi- cates battery pack is fully charged and charger is in trickle charge mode. Note: Green LED will remain on until battery pack is removed from charger or charger is disconnected from power supply.

nIf both yellow and green LED come on, this indicates a deeply discharged or defective battery pack.

nAllow battery pack to remain in charger for 15 to 30 minutes. When battery pack reaches normal voltage range, red LED should come on.

nIf red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this indicates a defective battery pack and should be replaced.

nAfter normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack.

nThe battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

nDo not place charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

Note: Charger and battery pack should be placed in a location where the temperature is more than 50??F but less than 100??F.

nWhen batteries become fully charged, unplug charger from power supply and remove the battery pack.

LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER

LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF

CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:

nRed LED on = Fast charging mode.

nGreen LED on = Fully charged and in trickle charge mode.

nGreen LED on = When battery pack is inserted into charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack is out of or below normal temperature range.

nYellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or defective battery pack.

nNo LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to battery pack, remove battery pack from charger immediately if no LED comes on. Return battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Service Center for checking or replacing. Also, if you are removing battery pack from charger and no LEDs are on, return both battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Service Center. Do not insert another battery pack into charger. A damaged charger may damage a battery pack.

INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATERY

PACK

When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries in your battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on instead of the red LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert battery pack in charger. If green LED continues to remain on, return battery pack to your nearest Sears Repair Center for checking or replacing.

Note: This situation only occurs when continuous use of your drill causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING BATTERY PACK" for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check.

INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING COOL

BATTERY PACK

If battery pack is below normal temperature range, the green LED on charger will come on. Allow battery pack to reach normal temperature, then the red LED will come on.

Note: Refer to "CHARGING BATTERY PACK" for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check.

SWITCH

See Figure 2.

To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger.

FORWARD/REVERSE

SELECTOR

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

nLock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5.

nPlace battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove inside drill. See Figure 4.

VARIABLE SPEED

This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.

Note: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from the switch during use. Do not be concerned, this is a normal part of the switch function.

TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN

See Figure 3.

Your drill has a two-speed gear train designed for drilling or driving at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located on top of your drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2) speed. When using drill in the LO (1) speed range, speed will decrease and unit will have more power and torque. When using drill in the HI (2) speed range, speed will increase and unit will have less power and torque. Use LO

(1)speed for high power and torque applications and HI

(2)speed for fast drilling or driving applications.

BATTERY

PACK

LATCHES

nMake sure the latches on each side of your battery pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in drill before beginning operation.

CAUTION: When placing battery pack in your drill, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove inside drill and latches snap into place properly.

Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

2

HI

SPEED

1

SWITCH LOCK

See Figure 5.

The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This feature can be used to prevent the possibility of accidental starting when not in use. To lock switch trigger, place the direction of rotation selector (Forward/Reverse Selector) in center position.

Note: When selector is in center position, switch trigger is locked.

SWITCH FORWARD

TRIGGER

Fig. 5

WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side.

REVERSIBLE

See Figure 5.

This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch for drilling. The drilling direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch. When the selector is in center position, the switch trigger is locked.

CAUTION: To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to come to a complete stop before changing the direction of rotation.

To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to come to a complete stop.

KEYLESS CHUCK

See Figure 6.

Your drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies, you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The arrows on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate the chuck body in order to LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the drill bit.

CHUCK

JAWS

LOCK

(TIGHTEN) CHUCK

BODY

Fig. 6

WARNING: Do not hold chuck body with one hand and use power of the drill to tighten chuck jaws on drill bit. Chuck body could slip in your hand or your hand could slip and come in contact with rotating drill bit. This could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injury.

INSTALLING BITS

See Figure 7.

nLock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5.

nOpen or close chuck jaws to a point where the open- ing is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also, raise the front of your drill slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the chuck jaws.

nInsert drill bit straight into chuck the full length of the jaws as shown in figure 7.

nTighten the chuck jaws on drill bit.

CHUCK

JAWS

LOCK

(TIGHTEN) CHUCK

BODY

nTo tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit; grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating the chuck body with your other hand.

Note: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked LOCK to tighten chuck jaws.

nDo not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.

WARNING: Make sure to insert drill bit straight into chuck jaws. Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws

at an angle then tighten, as shown in figure 8. This could cause drill bit to be thrown from drill, resulting in possible serious personal injury or damage to the chuck.

WRONG

Fig. 8

REMOVING BITS

See Figure 7.

nLock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5.

nLoosen the chuck jaws from drill bit.

nTo loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other hand. Note: Rotate chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked UNLOCK to loosen chuck jaws.

nDo not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.

nRemove drill bit from chuck jaws.

ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH

Your drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for driving different types of screws into different materials. The proper setting depends on the type of material and the size of screw you are using.

TO ADJUST TORQUE

nIdentify the twenty four torque indicator settings located on the front of your drill. See Figure 9.

nRotate adjusting ring to the desired setting.

???1 - 4 For driving small screws.

???5 - 8 For driving screws into soft material.

???9 - 12 For driving screws into soft and hard materials.

???13 - 16 For driving screws in hard wood.

???17 - 20 For driving large screws.

???21 - For heavy drilling.

TO INCREASE

TORQUE

Fig. 9

BIT STORAGE

See Figure 10.

When not in use, bits provided with your drill can be placed in the storage area located on the bottom of your drill as shown in figure 10.

SCREWDRIVER

BIT

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

LEVEL

See Figure 11.

A convenient feature provided with your drill is a level. It is recessed in the motor housing on top and end of your drill. It can be used to keep drill bit level during drilling operations.

LEVEL

??

LO

??

Fig. 11

LEVEL

??

??

Fig. 12

DRILLING

See Figure 12.

When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as the hole is started. However, the low speed feature allows starting holes without center punching if desired. To accomplish this, simply operate your drill at a low speed until the hole is started.

The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit

rotates.Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled. Depress the switch trigger to start tool.

Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force or apply side pressure to elongate a hole.

WARNING: Be prepared for binding or bit breakthrough. When these situations occur, drill has a tendency to grab and kick opposite to the direction of rotation and could cause loss of control when breaking through material. If not prepared, this loss of control can result in possible serious injury.

When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of the bit and increase the drilling action.

If the bit jams in workpiece or if the drill stalls, release switch trigger immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and determine the reason for jamming.

CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 13, 14, and 15.

nLock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- tion selector in center position. See Figure 5.

nInsert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.

nTap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 13. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

MALLET

CHUCK JAWS

nInsert hex key in chuck and tighten chuck jaws se- curely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 15.

MALLET

Fig. 13

nOpen chuck jaws and remove hex key. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.

See Figure 14.

Note: The screw has left hand threads.

SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 15

TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK

The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness.

To tighten, follow these steps:

nLock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- tion selector in center position. See Figure 5.

nOpen the chuck jaws.

nInsert hex key into chuck and tighten chuck jaws se- curely. Tap hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. This will tighten chuck on the spindle.

nOpen the chuck jaws and remove hex key.

nTighten the chuck screw.

Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

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, dust, oil, grease, 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.

Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage tool as well as workpiece.

Only the parts shown on parts list, page 19, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

BATTERIES

The battery pack for your drill-driver is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.

The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.

To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following:

nStore and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures below 50??F or above 100??F will shorten battery life.

nNever store batteries in a discharged condition. Recharge them immediately after they are discharged.

nAll batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If you store your tool for long periods of time without using it, recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice will prolong battery life.

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium

batteries. Local, state or federal laws

may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium

batteries in ordinary trash.

Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION

FOR RECYCLING

WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

Para pedir servicio de reparaci??n a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:

1-888-SU-HOGARSM

(1-888-784-6427)

Au Canada pour service en fran??ais:

1-800-LE-FOYERMC

(1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca

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WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL IN-

STRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri- ous personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

nKeep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

nDo not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq- uids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

nKeep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

nA battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

nUse battery operated tool only with specifically des- ignated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

nUse battery only with charger listed.

nDo not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.

PERSONAL SAFETY

nStay alert, watch what you are doing and use com- mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

nDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

nAvoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack.

Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or insert- ing the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.

nRemove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

nDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

nUse safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

nDo not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents.

nDo not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

TOOL USE AND CARE

nUse clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

nDo not force tool. Use the correct tool for your ap- plication. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

nDo not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.

A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan- gerous and must be repaired.

nDisconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

nStore idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

nWhen battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

nMaintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cut- ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

nCheck for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool???s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

nUse only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.

nKeep the tool and its handle 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. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.

SERVICE

nTool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

nWhen servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

???n DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.

nKeep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards. (see KICK- BACK)

nDo not reach underneath the work. The guard can- not protect you from the blade below the work.

nCheck the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

nCheck the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to dam- aged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.

nLower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as ???Pocket Cuts??? and ???Com- pound Cuts???. Raise lower guard by Retracting Handle. As soon as blade enters the material, lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

nAlways observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.

An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

nNEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

nHold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a ???live??? wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool ???live??? and shock the operator.

nWhen ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.

nAlways use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run ec- centrically, causing loss of control.

nNever use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.

When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.

If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect op- erating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

nMaintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be con- trolled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

nWhen blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur. Investi- gate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

nWhen restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

nSupport large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

nDo not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.

nBlade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it will cause binding and KICKBACK.

nUse extra caution when making a ???Pocket Cut??? into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.

nKnow your power tool. Read operator???s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

nAlways wear safety glasses with side shields.

Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.

nBattery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

nDo not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.

nNever use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or dam- aged battery immediately.

nBatteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.

nDo not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca- tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.

nFor best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50??F but less than 100??F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.

nUnder extreme usage or temperature condi- tions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

Laser Guide Warnings:

The laser guide radiation used in the Craftsman trim saw is Class IIIa with maximum <5 mW and 650nm wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness.

nAvoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.

nThe laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer???s instructions.

nNever aim the beam at a person or object other than the workpiece.

nAlways ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy workpiece without reflective surfaces. Shiny reflective sheet metal or similar shiny materials are not suitable for laser use.

nAll repairs should be made by an authorized service representative or the laser manufacturer.

WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

nBefore using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery, charge only nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifi- cally designated on your charger. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage.

nDo not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk of electric shock.

nUse of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

nDo not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than the plug when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords im- mediately.

nMake sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subject- ed to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could result in electric shock.

nKeep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts.

nDo not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.

nAn extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure:

a.That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.

b.That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

c.That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below:

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

nDo not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized serviceman.

nDo not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to determine if the charger is in good working order.

nDo not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized serviceman when service or repair is required. Incor- rect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

nUnplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock.

nDisconnect charger from the power supply when not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the charger during a power surge.

nRisk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.

nSave 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 instruc- tions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service tech- nician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator???s manual. Save this operator???s manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera- tion and instructing others who may use this product.

SPINDLE LOCK

BUTTON

LASER GUIDE

RIP

GUIDE SCREW

(WING SCREW)

(BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB)

BASE

ASSEMBLY

2

LOCK-OFF

BUTTONSWITCH

TRIGGER

BATTERY

PACK

LASER GUIDE SWITCH

UPPER

BLADE GUARD

LOWER BLADE

GUARD HANDLE

LOWER

BLADE GUARD

BLADE

1

0

BLADE WRENCH

STORAGE AREA

KNOW YOUR LASER TRIM SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating Features and Safety Rules

EDGE GUIDE

Edge guide is used when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.

SWITCH TRIGGER

The trim saw is equipped with a pre-travel safety switch which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. When you depress the switch, the saw will not start until you reach the pre-travel position. You must depress the switch fully to activate the saw.

BLADE WRENCH STORAGE

Convenient wrench storage for quick blade changes.

DEPTH CUT

Adjusts the depth of cut from 0 in. to 1-9/16 in.

SPINDLE LOCK

The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when turning the blade screw.

NOTE: Do not run trim saw with spindle lock engaged.

DUST CHUTE

To direct saw dust and chips away from the operator, a dust chute is located on the side of the upper blade guard.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

The design of your trim saw provides for maintaining proper two hand control when cutting. It has been de- signed to be comfortable and easy to grasp.

LASER GUIDE

The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work surface when turned on.

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

nCarefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

nInspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

nDo not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Cordless Trim Saw with Laser 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) Blade Battery Pack

Laser Batteries Charger

Edge Guide

Blade Wrench Operator???s Manual

WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate

the tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

REMOVING BATTERY PACK

See Figure 2.

nLocate latches on side of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your saw.

nRemove battery pack from your saw.

DEPRESS LATCHES TO

RELEASE BATTERY PACK

TO

REMOVE

INSTALLING BATTERY PACK

See Figure 3.

NOTE: Battery pack is shipped in a low charge condition. Therefore, it must be charged prior to use. Refer to

page 13, ???CHARGING BATTERY PACK??? for charging

instructions.

nPlace battery pack in your saw. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove inside saw, then slide battery pack in saw as shown in figure 5.

nMake sure the latches on each side of your battery pack snap into place and battery pack is secured in saw before beginning operation.

CAUTION: When placing battery pack in your saw, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove inside saw and latches snap into place properly.

Improper assembly can cause damage to saw and battery pack.

LATCHES

ATTACHING BLADE

See Figure 4.

WARNING: A 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) blade is the max- imum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to en- gage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guard, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident.

nRemove battery pack from saw.

nLocate latches on side of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your saw.

nRemove blade wrench (6 mm hex key) from storage area.

nDepress spindle lock button and remove blade screw and outer blade washer.

NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.

nWipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact blade.

WARNING: If inner blade washer has been re- moved, replace it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade

will not tighten properly.

nFit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.

NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw as shown in figure 3.

nReplace outer blade washer.

nDepress spindle lock button, then replace blade screw. Tighten blade screw securely.

NOTE: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten.

nReturn blade wrench to storage area.

NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.

SPINDLE

LOCK BUTTON

LOWER BLADE

GUARD HANDLE

SPINDLE

BLADE

??? ??? ??? ???

???

???

???

??? ??????

???

INNER

BLADE WASHER

OUTER

BLADE WASHER

BLADE SCREW

Fig. 4

REMOVING BLADE

See Figure 5.

nRemove battery pack from saw.

nRemove blade wrench from storage area.

nPosition saw as shown in figure 5, depress spindle lock button, and remove blade screw.

NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.

nRemove outer blade washer.

NOTE: Blade can be removed at this point.

WARNING: Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above.

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recom- mended can result in serious personal injury.

EDGE GUIDE

Use the edge guide provided with your saw when mak- ing wide rip cuts. A five inch scale has been provided on the edge guide. When using the width of cut scale on the base in combination with the edge guide, cuts can be made up to 6 in. to the left of the edge guide or 8-7/8 in. to the right of the edge guide.

The edge guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in a cut. The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback.

INSTALLING EDGE GUIDE

See Figure 6.

nRemove battery pack from saw.

nPlace edge guide through holes in saw base.

nAdjust edge guide to the width needed.

nTighten edge guide screw (wing screw) securely.

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

SPINDLE LOCK

SPINDLE LOCK

SCREW

Fig. 5

EDGE

GUIDE SCREW

(WING SCREW)

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the following purposes:

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

nCross Cutting/Rip Cutting

nBevel Cutting

nPocket Cutting

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, remove the battery pack from the charger immediately if no LED comes on. Return the battery pack and charger to your nearest service center for checking or replacing. Also, if you are removing the battery pack from the charger and no LEDs are on, return both the battery pack and the charger to your nearest service center. Do not insert another battery pack into the charger. A damaged charger may damage a battery pack.

LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER

LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF

CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:

nRed LED on = Fast charging mode.

nGreen LED on = Fully charged and in trickle charge mode.

nGreen LED on = When battery pack is inserted into charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack is out of or below normal temperature range.

nYellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or defective battery pack.

nNo LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it until the green LED on the front of the charger comes on.

NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged.

CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK

If battery pack is below normal temperature range, the green LED on charger will come on. Allow battery pack to reach normal temperature, then the red LED will come on.

NOTE: If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check.

nCharge the battery pack only with the charger provided.

nMake sure the power supply is normal household voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

nConnect the charger to the power supply.

nPlace the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib on the battery pack with the groove in the charger.

See Figure 7.

nPress down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the charger.

nNormally the red LED on charger will come on. This indicates the charger is in fast charging mode.

nRed LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour then the green LED will come on. Green LED on indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is in maintenance charge mode.

NOTE: The green LED will remain on until the battery pack is removed from the charger or charger is disconnected from the power supply.

nIf both yellow and green LEDs come on, this indicates a deeply discharged or defective battery pack. Allow the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15 to 30 minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal voltage range, the red LED should come on. If the red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may indicate a defective battery pack and should be replaced.

nAfter normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack.

nThe battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

nDo not place the charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal room temperature.

NOTE: The charger and battery pack should be placed in a location where the temperature is more than 50??F but less than 100??F.

nWhen batteries become fully charged, unplug the charger from power supply and remove the battery pack.

CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK

When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot bat- tery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on instead of the red LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert the battery pack in the charger. If the green LED continues to remain on, return battery pack to your nearest Sears Repair Center for checking or replacing.

BATTERY PACK

SHOWN IN CHARGER

NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of the tool causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to ???CHARG- ING A COOL BATTERY PACK??? for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check.

KICKBACK

See Figures 8 - 11.

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.

DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury.

To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices

such as the following.

nSetting blade depth incorrectly.

nSawing into knots or nails in workpiece.

nTwisting the blade while making a cut.

nMaking a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set blade.

nSupporting the workpiece incorrectly.

nForcing a cut.

nCutting warped or wet lumber.

nOperating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool.

To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety

practices.

nKeep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) below the material being cut.

nInspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never saw into a knot or nail.

nMake straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade.

nUse clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make cuts with dull blades.

nSupport the workpiece properly before beginning a cut.

nUse steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never force a cut.

nDo not cut warped or wet lumber.

nHold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback should occur.

WARNING: When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise control. Do not remove the saw from

the workpiece while the blade is moving.

5 0 45

INCORRECT SUPPORT

CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING =

BLADE EXPOSED ONE BLADE TOOTH

BELOW THE MATERIAL TO BE CUT

5 40 5

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

CORRECT SUPPORT

Fig. 11

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 the saw and increase the dan- ger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available.

Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw down. Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these

accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.

BLADE GUARD SYSTEM

See Figure 12.

The lower blade guard attached to your trim saw is there for your protection and safety. Do not alter it for any rea- son. If it becomes damaged, do not operate the saw until you have the guard repaired or replaced. Always leave

guard in operating position when using the saw.

DANGER: When sawing through work, lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of work. Since blade is exposed on underside of work, keep hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body coming in contact with

moving blade will result in serious injury.

CAUTION: Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly. Check the guard for correct operation before each use. The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position. If you drop the saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all

depth settings before reuse.

LOWER BLADE GUARD

IS IN UP POSITION

WHEN MAKING A CUT

STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW

See Figure 13.

To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger.

Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece.

WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the

workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause the saw to ???kickback??? towards you resulting in seri- ous injury.

To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger.

After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from

the workpiece while the blade is moving.

SWITCH

TRIGGER

Fig. 13

ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH

See Figure 14.

Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct

blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) below the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut

to be rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the upper blade guard.

Follow these directions to adjust the blade depth. n Remove battery pack from saw.

TO RAISE SAW

WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

TO LOWER SAW

DEPTH

BASE

ASSEMBLY

TO

TIGHTEN

TO LOOSEN

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

Fig. 14

USING THE LASER GUIDE

See Figure 15

WARNING: Do not stare into the laser beam or

turn the laser on when the tool is not in use. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. The laser unit comes from the factory al- ready installed and aligned. If the laser becomes misaligned after time refer to the "adjustments" section.

NOTE: Make a trial cut on a piece of scrap to ensure laser is aligned, adjusting the laser may be necessary.

???n Mark the line to be cut on the workpiece.

???n Adjust the depth and angle of the cut as needed. ???n Switch on the laser beam.

???n Install battery pack into the tool and start the motor.

NOTE: Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until the saw has reached maximum speed.

???n Slowly push the saw forward into the workpiece.

NOTE: Keep the laser beam on the marked line on the workpiece for precision cutting.

???n Once the cut is complete, allow the saw to come to a complete stop before turning off the laser.

???n Remove battery pack from saw.

DEPRESS LASER GUIDE SWITCH

(ON/OFF) LASER GUIDE

SWITCH

???

???

???

???

??? ?????? ???

???

???

???

???

Fig. 15

OPERATING THE SAW

See Figures 16 - 18.

It is important to understand the correct method for oper- ating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw.

WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in pos- sible serious injury.

DANGER: When lifting the saw from the

workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw down.

To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.

nHold the saw firmly with both hands.

nAvoid placing your hand on the workpiece while mak- ing a cut.

nSupport the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always to your side.

nSupport the workpiece near the cut.

nClamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut.

nAlways place the saw on the workpiece that is sup- ported, not the ???cut off??? piece.

nPlace the workpiece with the ???good??? side down.

nDraw a guideline along the desired line of cut before beginning your cut.

3

4 0

5

3 0 22

4

3

2

1 54

1

??? ??? ??? ???

???

???

???

??? ??????

???

5

4 0

5

3

20

2

???

???

???

???

WRONGFig. 18

CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING

See Figure 19.

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

Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut.

NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide.

ALIGN OUTER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH LINE

OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING CROSS CUTS OR RIP CUTS

Fig. 19

TO RIP CUT WITHOUT EDGE GUIDE

See Figure 20.

Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.

Follow these directions to rip cut:

nSecure the workpiece.

nClamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C-clamps.

nSaw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut.

NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.

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TO RIP CUT WITH EDGE GUIDE

See Figure 21.

Follow these directions to use the edge guide:

nSecure the workpiece.

nPosition the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge of workpiece.

nGuide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip cut.

NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be straight for your cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut.

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GUIDELINE EDGE GUIDE

BEVEL CUTTING

See Figures 22 - 24.

To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints:

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

nMake a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material.

nAdjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting be- tween zero and 51.5??. Refer to ???To Adjust Bevel Setting??? next.

NOTE: When making bevel cuts, you may need to re-adjust laser (See "Adjusting the Laser.")

TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING

See Figure 23

Follow these directions to adjust the bevel setting: n Remove battery pack from your trim saw.

WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

nLoosen bevel adjustment knob.

nRaise motor housing end of saw until you reach de- sired angle setting on bevel scale.

nTighten bevel adjustment knob securely.

WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury.

TO BEVEL CUT

See Figure 24.

Follow these directions to bevel cut:

nHold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.

nRest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.

nStart the saw and let the blade reach full speed.

nGuide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.

nRelease the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.

nLift the saw from the workpiece.

BEVEL

SCALE

BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB

BLADE GUIDE NOTCH

Fig. 22

ALIGN INNER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH

LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING 45?? BEVEL CUTS

Fig. 23

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POSITIVE 0?? BEVEL STOP

See Figure 25.

The saw has a positive 0?? bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0?? angle of the saw blade when making 90?? cuts.

TO CHECK POSITIVE 0?? BEVEL STOP

Follow these directions to check the positive 0?? bevel stop:

n Remove battery pack from your trim saw.

WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

nPlace the saw in an upside down position on a work- bench.

nCheck the squareness of the saw blade to the base of the saw using a carpenter???s square.

TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0?? BEVEL STOP

Follow these directions to adjust the positive 0?? bevel stop:

n Remove battery pack from your trim saw.

WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

nLoosen bevel adjustment knob.

nTurn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade.

nTighten bevel adjustment knob securely.

WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury.

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

HEX NUT

POSITIVE 0??

BEVEL STOP

CARPENTER'S

SQUARE

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

BLADE

Fig. 25

POCKET CUTTING

See Figure 26.

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 the saw possibly causing serious injury.

Follow these directions to pocket cut:

nAdjust the bevel setting to zero.

nSet the blade to the correct blade depth setting.

nSwing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle.

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

nHold the lower blade guard by the handle.

nRest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece.

nStart the saw and let the blade reach full speed.

nGuide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.

WARNING: Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting. Cutting in the reverse di- rection could cause the saw to climb up on the workpiece and back toward you.

nRelease the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.

nLift the saw from the workpiece.

nClear corners 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.

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ADJUSTMENTS

???n Remove battery pack from your trim saw. ???n Make sure laser is turned off.

nRemove the laser cover by lifting it off its base. ???n Turn laser on.

???n Loosen the screw inside laser.

???n Rest the front of the base on scrap workpiece.

nAdjust the laser beam with the mark on the scrap workpiece by loosening the screw to the laser aperture and slowly moving laser guide left or right.

nSince blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut.

???n Once alignment is achieved tighten the screw. ???n Replace the laser cover.

n Check for proper alignment.

???n Repeat as necessary until laser is aligned.

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4 0

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LONG EDGE

OF BASE

PENCIL LINE

Fig. 27

WARNING: When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool opera- tion or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi- cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack- ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, com- mutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials. How- ever, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.

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.

REPLACING LASER GUIDE BATTERIES

See Figure 28.

???n Remove battery pack from saw. ???n Make sure laser is turned off.

n Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base. ???n Remove both AAA batteries.

???n Install the two AAA batteries aligning the positives (+) with positives (+) and the negatives (-) with negatives (-) as shown on the inside base of laser.

???n Replace the laser cover. n Turn on laser.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

BATTERIES

The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cad- mium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.

The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.

To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following:

nRemove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use.

For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:

nStore the battery pack where the temperature is below 80??F.

nStore battery packs in a "discharged" condition.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND

PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium

batteries. Local, state or federal

laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-

cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.

Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack???s terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium bat- teries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

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CRAFTSMAN 19.2 VOLT CORDLESS TRIM SAW ??? MODEL NUMBER 315.115160

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your CORDLESS TRIM SAW or when ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST

* Standard Hardware Item ??? May Be Purchased Locally

**Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS (Retail Special Order System)

***Complete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store

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Save this manual for future reference

WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

nKeep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

nDo not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

nKeep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

nA battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

nUse battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

nUse battery only with charger listed.

nDo not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.

PERSONAL SAFETY

nStay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten- tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

nDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

nAvoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack.

Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or insert- ing the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.

nRemove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

nDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

nUse safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

nDo not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents.

nDo not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

TOOL USE AND CARE

nUse clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

nDo not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

nDo not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

nDisconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

nStore idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

nWhen battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

nMaintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

nCheck for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool???s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

nUse only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.

nKeep the tool and its handle 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. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.

SERVICE

nTool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

nWhen servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

nHold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a ???live??? wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool ???live??? and shock the operator.

nKnow your power tool. Read operator???s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

nAlways wear safety glasses with side shields.

Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.

nBattery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

nDo not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.

nNever use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or dam- aged battery immediately.

nBatteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.

nDo not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.

nFor best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50??F but less than 100??F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.

nUnder extreme usage or temperature condi- tions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

nBefore using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery, charge only nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifi- cally designated on your charger. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage.

nDo not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk of electric shock.

nUse of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

nDo not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than the plug when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords im- mediately.

nMake sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subject- ed to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could result in electric shock.

nKeep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts.

nDo not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.

nAn extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure:

a.That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.

b.That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

c.That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below:

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

nDo not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized serviceman.

nDo not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to determine if the charger is in good working order.

nDo not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized serviceman when service or repair is required. Incor- rect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

nUnplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock.

nDisconnect charger from the power supply when not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the charger during a power surge.

nRisk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.

nSave 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 instruc- tions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service tech- nician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator???s manual. Save this operator???s manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera- tion and instructing others who may use this product.

KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating Features and Safety Rules.

TOOLLESS BLADE CLAMP

Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or remov- ing the blade. Simply lift blade clamp lock / release lever, located on side of saw, insert blade between blade clamp and saw bar as far as possible, then release lever to lock position.

HEX KEY HOLDER

A hex key is packed with your saw. A convenient feature on your saw is the hex key holder. This is a slot located on the bottom portion of the saw handle. It is convenient for storing the hex key when it is not being used.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON

Your saw is equipped with a "lock-off" button which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. You must depress the lock-off button in order to pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released. NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side.

SWITCH

To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-off button and pull switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw

OFF.

VARIABLE SPEED

This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.

BLADE SELECTION

To obtain the best performance from your saw it is important to select a specific blade for the particular application and type of material you wish to cut. By doing this you will get a smoother faster cut and prolong blade life. Replacement blades for this saw are available from your nearest Craftsman dealer.

UNPACKING

This product has been shipped completely assembled.

nCarefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

nInspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

nDo not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Reciprocating Saw

Blades (2)

Battery Pack

Charger

Operator???s Manual

WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the following purposes:

nCutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling, composition board, and hard wood).

nCutting masonite and plastic.

nCutting drywall.

nCutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, remove the battery pack from the charger immedi- ately if no LED comes on. Return the battery pack and charger to your nearest service center for check- ing or replacing. Also, if you are removing the battery pack from the charger and no LEDs are on, return both the battery pack and the charger to your near- est service center. Do not insert another battery pack into the charger. A damaged charger may

damage a battery pack.

LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER

LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF

CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:

nRed LED on = Fast charging mode.

nGreen LED on = Fully charged and in trickle charge mode.

nGreen LED on = When battery pack is inserted into charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack is out of or below normal temperature range.

nYellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or defective battery pack.

nNo LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it until the green LED on the front of the charger comes on.

NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged.

CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK

See Figure 2.

If battery pack is below normal temperature range, the green LED on charger will come on. Allow battery pack to reach normal temperature, then the red LED will come on.

NOTE: If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check.

nCharge the battery pack only with the charger provided.

nMake sure the power supply is normal household voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

nConnect the charger to the power supply.

nPlace the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib on the battery pack with the groove in the charger.

nPress down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the charger.

nNormally the red LED on charger will come on. This indicates the charger is in fast charging mode.

nRed LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour then the green LED will come on. Green LED on indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is in maintenance charge mode.

NOTE: The green LED will remain on until the battery pack is removed from the charger or charger is disconnected from the power supply.

nIf both yellow and green LEDs come on, this indicates a deeply discharged or defective battery pack. Allow the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15 to 30 minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal voltage range, the red LED should come on. If the red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may indicate a defective battery pack and should be replaced.

nAfter normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack.

nThe battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

nDo not place the charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal room temperature.

NOTE: The charger and battery pack should be placed in a location where the temperature is more than 50??F but less than 100??F.

nWhen batteries become fully charged, unplug the charger from power supply and remove the battery pack.

CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK

When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot bat- tery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on instead of the red LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert the battery pack in the charger. If the green LED continues to remain on, return battery pack to your nearest Sears Repair Center for checking or replacing.

NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of the tool causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to ???CHARG- ING A COOL BATTERY PACK??? for normal recharging

of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check.

TO REMOVE / ATTACH BATTERY PACK

See Figure 3.

TO REMOVE:

nLocate latches on side of battery pack and depress both sides to release battery pack from your saw.

nRemove battery pack from your saw.

TO ATTACH:

nPlace the battery pack in your saw aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in saw's battery port.

nMake sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and battery pack is secured to saw before beginning operation.

CAUTION: When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the saw and latches into place properly. Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

BATTERY PORT

BATTERY PACK

LATCH

TO INSTALL SAW BLADE

See Figure 4.

nRemove battery pack.

WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

nLift blade clamp lock / release lever located on side of saw.

nInsert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar.

nLock blade clamp lever.

nReplace battery pack.

TO INSTALL /

TO RELEASE

BLADE CLAMP LOCK /

RELEASE LEVER

BLADE CLAMP

BLADE

TO LOCK

Fig. 4

BLADE SHOWN

CORRECT IN SAW BAR

BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY

See Figure 5.

The base assembly of your reciprocating saw pivots up and down in both directions. It also is adjustable, allowing the use of the blade teeth at different positions on the blade.

TO CHANGE POSITIONS OF BASE ASSEMBLY:

nRemove battery pack.

WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

nLoosen the set screw in the gear frame with the hex key provided with this saw.

nReposition base assembly to desired position.

nRetighten set screw securely. Do not overtighten screw or use an aid with the hex key.

nRemove hex key and store it in the hex key holder.

PIVOT

GENERAL CUTTING

See Figure 6.

Hold your saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps

to the work bench or table. Mark the line of cut clearly. Depress the lock-off button, then pull switch trigger to start the cutting action. Place the base assembly against the work, then move the blade into the work. Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work. Use of excessive pressure that causes bending or twisting of the blade may result in broken blades.

Fig. 6

PLUNGE CUTTING

See Figure 7.

Mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the blade over that point. Rest front edge of base (shoe) assembly on work and hold firmly in position. Depress the lock-off button, then pull switch trigger to start the cutting action.

WARNING: Make sure blade does not touch work until motor reaches full speed, since this could cause loss of control resulting in serious injury.

With saw blade at full cutting speed, slowly tilt saw downward until tip of blade starts cutting work. After blade penetrates work, tilt saw until blade is perpendicular to the work.

Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could ignite fumes. Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work being cut. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp work in a vise if possible and cut close to the vise. To

cut thin sheet material, "sandwich" the material between hardboard or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing.

METAL CUTTING

See Figure 8.

Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper may be cut with your saw. Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force. We recommend cutting oil when cutting most soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will also keep blades cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life.

Fig. 8

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using compressed air to clean tools. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi- cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.

BATTERIES

The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cad- mium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.

The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.

To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following:

nRemove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use.

nStore the battery pack where the temperatures is be- low 80??F.

nStore battery packs in a "discharged" condition.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND

PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries

properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium

batteries. Local, state or federal

laws may prohibit disposal of nickel- cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.

Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack???s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

Para pedir servicio de reparaci??n a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:

1-888-SU-HOGARSM

(1-888-784-6427)

Au Canada pour service en fran??ais:

1-800-LE-FOYERMC

(1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca

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CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

???Safety

???Operation

???Maintenance

Your fluorescent light has many features for making the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product until you thoroughly read and completely under- stand the operator???s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this product properly and only as intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below, can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

???Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

???Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.

???A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery. Use battery only with charger listed.

???Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack listed.

PERSONAL SAFETY

???Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten- tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

???Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal- ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.

TOOL USE AND CARE

???Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce risk of starting the tool accidentally.

???Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

???Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

???Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.

SERVICE

???Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

???When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CHARGER

???Save these instructions. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, and product using battery charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel- cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

???An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure:

a.That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.

b.That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

c.That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below:

Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

???Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a qualified serviceman. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of elec- tric shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any mainte- nance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???Disconnect charger from power supply when not in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

???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. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

BATTERY PACK/CHARGER

If not purchased as a kit, the battery pack and charger are not included with your light. They are both sold sepa- rately. If you need to purchase the battery pack and charger, use the following information:

BATTERY PACK

The battery pack for this light has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it until light on front of charger changes from red to green.

Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operating light followed by recharging) for batteries to become fully charged.

CHARGING BATTERY PACK

See Figure 1.

???Use only the recommended battery pack and charger with the light.

???Make sure power supply is normal household voltage, 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

???Connect charger to power supply.

???Place battery pack in charger aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in charger. See Figure 1.

???Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery pack engage properly with contacts in charger.

???Normally, the red LED on charger will come on. This indicates charger is in fast charging mode.

???Red LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour then the green LED will come on. Green LED on indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is in trickle charge mode. Note: Green LED will remain on until battery pack is removed from charger or charger is disconnected from power supply.

???If both yellow and green LED come on, this indicates a deeply discharged or defective battery pack.

Allow battery pack to remain in charger for 15 to 30 minutes. When battery pack reaches normal voltage range, red LED should come on.

If red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this indicates a defective battery pack and should be replaced.

???After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack.

???The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

???Do not place charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

Note: Charger and battery pack should be placed in a location where the temperature is more than 50??F but less than 100??F.

???When batteries become fully charged, unplug charger from power supply and remove the battery pack.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING

HOT BATTERY PACK

When using the light continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on instead of the red LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert battery pack in charger. If green LED continues to remain on, return battery pack to your nearest Sears Repair Center for checking or replacing.

Note: This situation only occurs when continuous use of your light causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING BATTERY PACK" for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to the nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check.

LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER LED WILL BE ON

TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND

BATTERY PACK:

???Red LED on = Fast charging mode.

???Green LED on = Fully charged and in trickle charge mode.

???Green LED on = When battery pack is inserted into charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack is out of or below normal temperature range.

???Yellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or defective battery pack.

???No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to battery pack, remove battery pack from charger immediately if no LED comes on. Return battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Service Center for checking or replacing. Also, if you are removing battery pack from charger and no LEDs are on, return both battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Service Center. Do not insert another battery pack into charger. A damaged charger may damage a battery pack.

TO INSTALL OR REMOVE BATTERY PACK

See Figure 2.

???Use only the recommended battery pack with your light.

WARNING: Do not install battery pack to your light until you have read and understood all precautions and operating instructions in the manual and printed on battery pack and charger.

???Orient battery pack so that raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove inside light. Battery pack is de- signed to fit only one way into light handle.

???Insert battery pack, making sure latches on each side of battery pack snap into place and battery pack is secure in light before use.

CAUTION: When placing battery pack in your light, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove inside light handle and latches snap into place properly. Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

???To remove battery pack, locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your light.

SWITCH

See Figure 3.

To turn light on and off, depress switch trigger.

SWITCH

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

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.

Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage tool as well as workpiece.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this worklight or create accessories not recommended for use with this worklight. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

FLUORESCENT TUBE REPLACEMENT

See Figure 4.

When purchasing replacement fluorescent tube, request recommended part number 7819602. See Figure 5.

TO REPLACE FLUORESCENT TUBE:

???Remove battery pack from worklight. See Page 8.

???Remove screw to release lens cover. Remove lens cover by pulling forward and lifting from the housing.

???To remove old fluorescent tube from spring, gently grasp the lower edge of the rubber cushion and sides of bulb. Carefully work tube in a side-to-side motion while easing tube forward and up until tube is free from the spring. Do not pull fluorescent tube straight out from its center, as this increases chance of breakage.

Remove rubber cushion from old fluorescent tube and place on top of new tube, rounded edge facing outward.

???Insert new fluorescent tube in spring by aligning prongs on tube with holes in tube socket area. Gently push down on base of new tube until fully engaged. Do not force tube into place.

???Replace lens cover by sliding lower edge into housing. Align screw holes at top. With a hand tool, tighten screw. Do not use drill included in kit to tighten screw, as drill torque may damage lens cover.

???Replace battery pack.

BATTERIES

The battery pack for this light is equipped with nickel- cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend how much the light is used.

The batteries in the battery pack have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.

To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following:

???Store and charge the battery pack in a cool area. Temperatures below 50??F or above 100?? F will shorten battery life.

???Never store battery pack in a discharged condition. Recharge battery immediately when it becomes discharged.

???All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If you store your light for long periods of time without using it, recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice will prolong battery life.

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.

Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION

FOR RECYCLING

WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings can result in fire and/or serious injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Fire or injury can result.

Para pedir servicio de reparaci??n a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:

1-888-SU-HOGARSM

(1-888-784-6427)

Au Canada pour service en fran??ais:

1-800-LE-FOYERMC

(1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca