Summary of Contents for Craftsman Lithium 320.28127
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CHARGE BATTERY understand the operator's manual BEFORE FIRST before using this product Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman Save this manual for future reference...
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Exploded View and Parts List Pages 23-26 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® PROFESSIONAL TOOL If this Craftsman Professional Tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other...
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SAVE THESE INSTRUOTIONS! READ INSTRUCTIONS! This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyabte_ Safety, performance, and dependability have been given priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate. WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects...
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Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely_ SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION / EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Current Amperes...
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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. The term "power tool" in atl of the warnings listed below refer to mains-oper- ated (corded) power tools or battery-operated (cordless) power...
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Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents, Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power...
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Maintain power tools. Check misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect power tool's operation, if damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools+ Keep cutting...
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Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp...
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR SABRE Position your body to either side of the saw blade and not in direct line with the saw blade. Do not reach under the work piece. The blade extends under the work piece when the saw is cutting. Do not touch the blade or the work...
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/J_k WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury, Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary mark- ings in this manual, on battery charger', battery and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage,...
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Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger repaired or re- placed by an authorized service technician at Sears Service Center. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been...
Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap...
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KNOW YOUR SABRE (Fig, 1) WARNING: The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information included on the tool and in this operator's manual, as well as knowl- edge of the project you are attempting. Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
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Inspect the tool carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected satisfactorily operated the tool. If any parts are damaged or missing, return the product and packaging to the place...
SmartChip BATIERY PROTECTION SmartChip intuitive circuitry protects the battery pack from extreme tempera- ture, over-discharge, and over-charge. To protect the battery from damage to prolong its life, the batten./pack's SmartChip circuitry will turn off the battery pack if it becomes overloaded or if the temperature becomes...
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Attach the battery pack to Fig. 3 the charger by aligning the raised ribs of the battery pack with the slot in the char- ger. Slide the battery pack onto the charger. (Fig. 3) The charger will cornmuni- cate with the battery pack's SmartChip circuitry...
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and the green LED will be off_ When the battery warms to a temperature of more than 32°F (0°C), the charger' wilt automatically begin charging. DEFECTIVE BATTERY If the charger detects a problem, the red LED wil! begin flashing and the green LED will be off.
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TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK (Fig, 5) Align the raised portion on the battery pack with the grooves on the rear of the sabre saw, then attach the battery pack to the tool as shown, Make sure the latch on the battery pack snaps into place and that the batter,/ pack is secured to the saw before...
By doing this, you will get a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade life_ Additional blades for this saw are available from your nearest Craftsman retailer. You must use a T-shank blade. 28127 Manual_Revised 074_320 Page 19...
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HEX KEY STORAGE (Fig. 9 Fig. 9 Secure the supplied hex hey at the bottom of the saw base. Push it into place. Remove time hex key by pulling it free. ORBITAL MOTION (Fig. 10) The blade of the saw cuts ill an orbital motion.
BEVEL CUTTING Fig. 12 Bevel-cutting angles may be adjusted from 0 ° to 45 ° right or left. Angles for cuts from 0 ° to 45 ° in 15 ° increments marked on a scale on both the left and the right sides of the base, Notches on the rear of the base...
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from commercial solvents and may be damaged by their user Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, WARNING: Do not at any time allow brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating...
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CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM Blade cannot be Blade is incorrect Use "T" shank blade only installed The "LOCK-OFF" switch is The trigger cannot Release the lock-off switch be depressed engaged Battery is depleted Charge the battery The Saw does not work Reset the battery by de- Battery is protected pressing the "Power Bar"...
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