Operator's Manual 5-1/2 in. 19.2 VOLT CORDLESS TRIM SAW Model No. 973.112930 Save this manual for future reference • • • • • • _I= 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 visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
• Table Of Contents and Warranty ................................................................................................................................ • Introduction and General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................... 3-4 • Specific Safety Rules and Symbols .........................................................................................................................
Yourtrimsawhasmanyfeaturesformakingyourcutting operations morepleasantandenjoyable.Safety, performance anddependability havebeengiventop priorityinthedesignof thistrimsawmakingiteasyto maintainandoperate. H WARNING: Read and follow all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE CAUTION:Carefullyreadthroughthisentire operator'smanualbeforeusingyournewtrimsaw.
• Do 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. • • • • Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Additional Specific Safety Rules • 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. Keep your saw blade, KICKBACK See Pages body positioned to either side of the but not in line with the saw blade. could cause the saw to jump backwards. 14 and 15. • Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the work.
_, • WARNING: Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped battery immediately. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. 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.
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load ...
TRIM SAW 973.112930 Blade Diameter 5-1/2 in. Blade Arbor 1-9/16 in. Cutting Depth at 45 ° 1-1/8 in. No load Speed 120 v, 60 Hz, AC only 7.2 - 24 Volts t Hour Charge Rate BATrERY PACK ITEM NO. 9_11375 (1310715) 19.2 Volt DC Your trim saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.
LOCK-OFF SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON BUTTON BATrERY PACK SWITCH TRIGGER RIP GUIDESCREW (WINGSCREW) UPPER BLADEGUARD LOWERBLADE GUARDHANDLE LOWER BLADEGUARD BEVELCUTADJUSTMENT (BEVELADJUSTMENTKNOB) BLADE BASE ASSEMBLY RIP GUIDE BLADEW_ STORAG_ BLADEWRENCH (5 mm HEX KEY) DEPTHOF CUTADJUSTMENT (DEPTHADJUSTMENTKNOB) Fig.
LED FUNCTION MOUNTING CHARGER See Figure3. OF CHARGER YELLOWANDGREENLEDSON INDICATESDEEPLY DISCHARGEDOR DEFECTIVEBATTERYPACK. CHARGER Your charger has a "key hole" hanging feature for convenient, space saving storage. Therefore, if desired, you can mount your charger to a wall. Screws should be installed so that center distances are 4-1/2 inches apart. REDLED ON INDICATES FASTCHARGINGMODE 4-I/2 in. GREENLEDON AFTERFASTCHARGING CYCLE,INDICATESFULLYCHARGEDBATTERY PACKANDIN TRICKLECHARGEMODE.
_L SPINDLE LOCKBUTTON WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your saw when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. LOWERBLADE GUARDHANDLE Note: Your saw is assembled with the battery pack attached. BLADE TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. • Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your saw.
TO REMOVE BLADE TO INSTALL See Figure 6. See Figure 7, • 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. Remove battery pack from saw. WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. • Remove blade wrench from storage area. 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.
_I1 BLADE 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.
KICKBACK TO LESSEN See Figure 10. • BLADESET TOO DEEP THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK: Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material to be cut. See Figure 12. One blade tooth below the material to be cut works best for most efficient cutting action. Fig. 10 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.
• Whenmakinga cutusesteady,evenpressure. Neverforcecuts. • Donotcutwarpedor wetlumber. • Alwaysholdyoursawfirmlywithbothhandsandkeep yourbodyin a balancedpositionso asto resistthe forcesofkickbackshoulditoccur. STARTING A CUT Know the right way to use your saw. See Figure 15. When using your saw, always stay alert and exercise control. Do not remove your saw from workpiece while the blade is moving. DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT Always keep correct blade depth setting.
TO HELP MAINTAIN Hold your saw firmly with both hands. See Figure 18 CONTROL: • Always support your workpiece near the cut. • Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your left. • Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during the cut. Ptace 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.
TO CROSSCUT 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 19. TOP VIEW OF SAW GUIDELINE BLADE GUIDENOTCH A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of your saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale can be used to measure up to four inches to the right side of the blade. It can be used to measure up to one inch to the left side of the blade.
ALTERNATIVE Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the saw base when making 45 ° bevel cuts. RIP METHOD See Figure 22. Using C-clamps, firmly clamp a straight edge to the workpeice and guide the saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut. Do not bind the blade in the cut.
POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP See Figure 25. ADJUSTMENT SCREW • Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw blade. •"l]ghten BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB _, hex nut and bevel adjustment knobsecurely. WARNING: Attempting to make cuts without bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury. TO POCKET CUT See Figure 26. A BLADE POSITIVE0° BEVELSTOP WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut.
_1, 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. _IL Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage tool as well as workpiece.
CRAFTSMAN 19.2 VOLT CORDLESS TRIM SAW - MODEL NUMBER 973.
CRAFTSMAN 19.2 VOLT CORDLESS TRIM SAW - MODEL NUMBER 973.112930 [ The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence CORDLESS TRIM SAW or when ordering repair parts, SEE Key No. BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING PARTS LIST Part Number 1 975546-000 2 Description Key No. Quan. regarding your I INSTRUCTIONS PaN Number Description Quan. Carriage Bolt (M6 x 102 mm) .....................
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