_1_ CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.

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NOTE:

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DOUBLE INSULATION

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

_k WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand

completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can resutt in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing others who may use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its applications and

limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

???GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY

PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH

GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

???KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard open. Check operation of lower blade guard before each use. Do not use if lower blade guard does not close briskly over saw blade.

IMPORTANT

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

A WARNING: if saw is dropped, lower blade guard or bumper may be bent, restricting full return.

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

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas

and benches invite accidents.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't

use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY, All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up place - out of the reach of children.

DON'TFORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforce small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A circular saw should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.

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

OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When

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

KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp

blades minimize stalling and kickback.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

A WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.

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

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

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI- CALLY and replace if damaged.

KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common

sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

Do not rush.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or re- placed by an authorized service center.

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DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

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

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels as shown in figure 9, page 10. When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw should be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.

???LOWER BLADE GUARD.

_k WARNING: If lower blade guard must be raised to make a cut, always raise it with the retracting

handle to avoid serious injury. See Figure 20, Page 15.

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

???BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE

DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE

TIGHT.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect.

The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 7-1/4 inches.

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

NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during use.

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

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

DO NOT operate this tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

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

???WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

???SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

WARNING: Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals

known to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

???lead from lead-based paints,

???crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

???arsenic and chromium from chemically- treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW

See Figure 1.

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

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

SWITCH

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

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purpose listed below)

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

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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

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

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

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

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

that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to

engage with the flat on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from

securing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident.

TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE

???Unplug your saw.

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

serious personal injury.

TO ASSEMBLE BLADE:

???Remove blade wrench from storage area.

See Figure 1.

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

SPINDLE

LOWERBLADE

GUARDHANDLE

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

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

OUTERBLADEWASHER("D" WASHER)

CUPPEDSIDEOF OUTSIDEOF

SPRINGWASHER SPRINGWASHER Fig. 3

???Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade screw. Tighten blade screw securely.

Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to tighten.

???Return blade wrench to storage area.

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

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

TO REMOVE BLADE:

???Remove blade wrench from storage area.

See Figure 1.

???Position your saw as shown in figure 4, depress spindle lock button, and remove blade screw. Note: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to remove.

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

Note: Blade can be removed at this point.

SPINDLE

LOCKBUTTON

Note: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to remove.

???Wipe a drop of oil onto inner flange bushing and outer blade washer ("D" washer) where they contact blade.

_k WARNING: If inner flange bushing has been removed, replace it before placing blade on

spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly.

BLADE

SCREW

BLADE

WRENCH

Fig. 4

SAW BLADES

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

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

Do not use gasoline.

BLADE GUARD SYSTEM

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

,_L DANGER: When r,.awingthrough workpiece, lower blade guard does not cover blade on the

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

LOWERBLADEGUARD

IS IN UP POSITION

WHENMAKINGA CUT

KICKBACK

See Figure 6.

KICKBACK==

The best guard against kickback is to avoid dangerous practices.

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

_i DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to

lose control of your saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury.

KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY:

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

???Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.

???Twisting blade while making a cut.

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

???Incorrectly supporting workpiece. See Figure 7.

_L CAUTION: Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly. Guard should be checked for

correct operation before each use. If you drop your saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse. Note: The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position. If for any reason your lower blade guard does not close freely, take it to the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center for service before using.

Fig. 7

???Foming a cut.

???Cutting warped or wet lumber.

???Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures.

TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK:

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

See Figure 8.

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

???Do not cut warped or wet lumber.

???Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and

keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces of kickback should it occur.

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

DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT

STARTING A CUT

Know the right way to use your saw.

See Figure 11,

Never use your saw as shown in figure 12.

TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL:

???Always support your workpiece near the cut.

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

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

Place your workpiece with its good side down.

Note: The good side is the side on which appearance is important.

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

See Figure 11.

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

See Figure 13.

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

,_ WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of your saw. Loss

of control of your saw could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury.

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

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

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

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

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

Hold your saw firmly with both hands.

See Figure 14.

,_1 CAUTION: When lifting your saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the

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

TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT

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

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

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

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

When making a cut use steady, even pressure.

Forcing causes rough cuts, could shorten the life of

your saw and could cause "kickback."

REMEMBER:

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

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

Is moving.

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

TO BEVEL CUT

The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any desired setting between zero and 45??.

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

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

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

Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide your saw into the workpiece.

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

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

Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require different settings, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the board to be cut.

Fig. 17

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

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

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

TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING

??? Unplug your saw.

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

serious personal injury.

???Loosen bevel adjustment knob. See Figure 16.

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

See Figure 16.

???Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.

,_ WARNING: Attempting bevel cut without knob securely tightened can result in serious injury.

POSITIVE 0 ?? BEVEL STOP

See Figure 18.

serious personal injury.

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

POSITIVE0?? BEVELSTOP

CARPENTER'S

SQUARE

HEXNUT

SAW BLADE

Fig. 18

???Loosen bevel adjustment knob,

???Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw.

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

???Tighten hex nut and bevel adjustment knob securely.

_k WARNING: Attempting to make cuts without bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can

result in serious injury.

LENGTH OF CUT SCALE

See Figure 19.

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

TO CHECK

???Unplug your saw.

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

serious personal injury.

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

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

A length of cut scale has been provided on the base of your saw. It is parallel with the saw blade and can be used to measure the distance into material the blade has cut. Note: Six inches is the maximum

length of cut that can be measured. Also, it is accurate only when the depth of cut is set at full maximum depth,

TO POCKET CUT

See Figure 20.

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

cut at any other setting can result in loss of control

of your saw possibly causing serious injury.

Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set blade to correct blade depth setting, and swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle.

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

While holding lower blade guard by the handle, firmly

rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does

not touch the workpiece. See Figure 20.

LOWER \

BLADEGUARD

POCKETCUT

\

LOWERBLADE

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

After you complete your cut release the trigger and

allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped, remove it from the workpiece. Corners may then be cleared out with a hand saw or sabre saw.

_1= WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could

lead to serious injury.

TO RIP CUT

OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE (EDGE GUIDE)

See Figure 21.

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

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

ALTERNATEMETHODFOR RIP CUTTING

STRAIGHT

EDGE

C-CLAMPS

TO ASSEMBLE OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE

???Unplug your saw.

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

serious personal injury.

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

???Adjust rip guide to the length needed for the cut.

???Tighten edge guide knob securely.

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

_1 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other

part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

GENERAL

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

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

_k WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chem_als that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

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

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

,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool

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

LUBRICATION

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

POWER CORD OR SWITCH REPLACEMENT

???Unplug your saw.

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

serious personal injury.

???Remove screws securing handle cover.

See Figure 23.

???Carefully lift handle cover away from tool.

???Note the locations of all lead wiring inside the handle and how each connection has been made. Important: When the new cord or switch is installed, identical connections must be made.

???Remove the lead wires from the switch by inserting a 1/32 inch diameter pin or nail into each switch lead receptacle and pull the lead wires as shown in figure 23. This will release the wires. Remove the pin or nail with a twisting motion.

???To replace lead wires, push each lead wire into its proper receptacle. NOte: Be sure to push lead wires into switch as far as possible.

???Locate the switch in the handle and place all wiring so it cannot be pinched or contact screws when handle cover is replaced.

???Replace handle cover and screws.

???Tighten screws securely.

SWITCH

HANDLE

COVER

36

35

18

19

29

25

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Key Part

No. Number

1 981811-001

2617205-002

3968633-001

4617096-002

5615972-004

6968032-000

7622180-015

8969394-003

9**STD551010

10**STD510805

11999647-001

12617966-027

13967952-001

14974771-001

15718602-804

16999505-003

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18998463-001

19623547-002

20612999-001

21617966-026

22981813-001

Key Part

No. Number

23999529-002

24999524-001

25969634-002

26**STD532512

27**STD541025

28**STD500802

29617006-005

30**STD532507

31941401-815

32**STD541008

33614658-006

34**STD551025

35990147-001

36969276-003

37617108-003

38968462-000

39617966-013

40967074-002

41***

42976913-001

972000-723

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