Operator's Manual I CRAFTSMAN°J 7-in. TILE WET SAW Model No. 118.22320 Z_CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product. • SAFETY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. WORKAREA SAFETY 1. ALWAYS keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presenceof flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3.
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before operating this saw. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. I I 1. ALWAYS use a splash hood in every operation in which it can be used. 2. DO NOT directly wash the bottom of the motor. 3. DO NOT force the material being cut. ALWAYS let the blade cut. at its own speed. 4. DO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY IMPORTANT" We recommend using a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected receptacle because the blade of this saw is used in close proximity to water. 1. This tile saw is equipped with a 3-prong electrical plug. DO NOT alter the plug or use a 2-prong receptacle. 2. The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet you are planning to use. 3. Your local electrical code may require slightly different power cord plug connections.
EXTENSIONCORDS ALWAYS periodicallyinspect tool cord and extension cords for damage. Have damaged tool cord repaired at a Sears Service Center. Discard damaged extension cords. BE SURE to stay constantly aware of the cord location and keep it well away from the moving blade. ALWAYS use the proper extension cord, and MAKE SURE the cord is in good condition. ONLY USE a cord that is heavy enough to carry the current your tool will draw.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (See Figure 1) cont. This tool is intended for use in an outlet resembling (A) in Figure I below. A temporary adapter resembling (B) in Figure 1 may be used to connect it to a 2-pole receptacle, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. Fig'1 i_ Coverer II Grounded _ \Groundin _.__--_ Outlet Box (A) 911 n ° Metal Screw NOTE: The temporary adapter should only be used until a properly-grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
[] SERVICE SAFETY cont. i / ,WARNING: Some dust particles created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction jobs contain 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. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
Before attemptingto use any tool, be sure to familiarize yourselfwith all the operating features and safety instructions. I I Remember that a careless of a second is sufficient to cause severe injury, I Z_ WARNING: DO NOTfraction let familiarity with your saw make you careless. KNOW YOUR SAW (See Fig. 3) Your Tile Saw has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting of ceramic, marble, slate or limestone wall or floor tile. The durable 7-inch blade cuts tile up to 11/4-in.(33ram) thick.
UNPACKING 1. Remove all packing materials from around your saw. 2. Carefully lift the saw from carton and place it on a level work surface, 3. Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw for loose or damaged parts. 4. Inspect the saw carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing return the saw to your nearest Sears Store to have it replaced. operate this saw.
INSTALLING THE RIP FENCE (Figure 6) 1. Place rip fence on the top of the cutting table and clamp both ends. NOTE: The rip fence can be placed on either the left or right side. INSTALLING THE MITER GUIDE (Figure 7) 1. The miter guide is designed to fit on top of the rip fence.
1'O START THE SAW (Figure 9) 1. Remove cord from compartment under the saw and connect it to a GFCl (Ground Fault Circuit interrupter) protected outlet. 2. Push On/Off switch to the "On" position, IMPORTANT: ALWAYS let the blade cut at its own speed. DO NOT force the material being cut. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage BEFORE each use. MAKING RIP, ANGLE AND MITER CUTS (Flgures 10 - 12) The edge of the cutting table has easy-to-see dimensions centimeters) for cutting accuracy.
I I/k, power WARNING: source BEFORE To avoid cleaning accidents, or performing ALWAYS any disconnect maintenance. the tool from the All parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only at a Sears Service Center. 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.
TILE SAW- MODEL NUMBER118.22320 The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate. Always mentionthe Model Number in all correspondenceregardingyour tool. PaNs No. 22320-1 22320-2 22320-3 22320-4 22320-5 22320-6 22320-7 22320-8 22320-9 2232040 2232041 2232042 2232043 2232044 2232O45 2232046 2232047 2232048 2232049 22320-20 22320-21 22320-22 22320-23 oty.
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