Craftsman 172.17180 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Craftsman Manuals
  4. Saw
  5. 172.17180
  6. Owner's manual
Craftsman 172.17180 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 172.17180 Owner's Manual

Variable speed double insulated
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Available languages

Available languages

Quick Links

Owner's Manual
Reciprocating Saw
Variable Speed
Double Insulated
Model No.
172.17180
CAUTION:
Read, understand
and follow
all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions
in this manual
before using this product.
• SAFETY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• ESPAI_IOL, PGS. 00-00
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Craftsman 172.17180

Summary of Contents for Craftsman 172.17180

  • Page 1 Owner's Manual Reciprocating Saw Variable Speed Double Insulated Model No. 172.17180 • SAFETY • OPERATION CAUTION: Read, understand and follow • MAINTENANCE all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions • ESPAI_IOL, PGS. 00-00 in this manual before using this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Full Oneyearwarranty

    RETURN ITTOTHE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge. If this CRAFTSMAN Reciprocating Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

  • Page 3: Work Area Safety

    Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions. shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. WORK AREA SAFETY 1. ALWAYS keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

  • Page 4: Personal Safety

    ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. 8. When operating a power tool outside, ALWAYS use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or 'W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. NOTE: The extension cord must have adequate wire size AWG (American Wire Gauge) for safe, efficient use.
  • Page 5 TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY 1. ALWAYSuse clamps or other practical ways 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. 2.

  • Page 6: Service Safety

    SERVICE SAFETY 1. If any part of this saw is missing or should break, bend, or fall in any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: ALWAYS shut off the power switch and remove the saw plug from the power source and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.
  • Page 7 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES cont. 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.
  • Page 8 Your 8.0-amp reciprocating saw has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting. These features include a variable speed dial that allows you to change the speeds for cutting a variety of materials. An adjustable/pivoting shoe for maximum control in a variety of cuts and an easy-to-grip rubber boot, The tool-less blade clamp has easy lever action for extra fast blade changes.

  • Page 9: Blade Installation

    Choosing the Correct Speed The speed you use will depend on the type of materials that you are cutting: 1. Use high speeds for cutting wood. 2. Medium speed is best for non-ferrous materials. 3. Low speed is recommended for cutting metal. NOTE:Material thickness and blade selection...

  • Page 10: Flush Cutting

    THE SLIDING / PIVOTING SHOE (Figure 3) The shoe slides in or out to adjust the Moves in or out depth of cut to material being cut for Fig. 3 maximum control and longer blade life, _'""'">" To Slide Shoe In or Out: (See Fig, 3) ,#.._ 1.
  • Page 11 METAL cu'n'ING (Figure 6) This saw has different metal cutting capacities depending upon the type of blade being used and metal being cut. 1. ALWAYSclamp the work down to Rg.6 prevent it from slipping. 2. Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a coarse blade for non-ferrous metals.

  • Page 12: Tool Lubrication

    Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. TOOL LUBRICATION Your CRAFTSMAN Reciprocating Saw has been propedy lubricated and is ready to use. 1. In two to six months, depending on use, take your tool to the nearest Sears Service Center for a complete cleaning, inspection and lubrication.

  • Page 13: Extension Cords

    CLEANING WARNING: To avoid accidents, ALWAYS disconnect the tool from the power source BEFORE cleaning or performing any maintenance. CAUTION: Certain cleaning agents and solvents cause damage to the plastic parts. These include gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
  • Page 14 NOTES...
  • Page 15 Manual del propietario Sierra de Movimiento Alternativo Velocidad variable Doble aislaci6n Modelo No. 172.17180 PRECAUCI6N: Lea, comprenda y siga las reglas de seguridad e instrucciones • SEGURIDAD operativas de este manual, antes de • OPERACI6N usar el producto. • MANTENIMIENTO Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 EE.UU.
  • Page 16 UN ANO DE GARANT|A SOBRE LA SIERRA DE MOVIMIENTO ALTERNATIVO CRAFTSMAN. Siesta sierra de movimiento alternativo Craftsman dejara de proporcionar completa satisfacci6n dentro del a_o a partir de la fecha de su compra, DEVUELVALA AL COMERClO SEARS MAS CERCANO A SU DOMIClLIO...
  • Page 17 las instrucciones. El incumplimiento de todas las ,nstruccionee siguientes podr|a producir un choque electrico, incendlo y/o lesiones ADVERTENCIA: ASEGURESE de leer.y comprender todas personales graves. SEGURIDAD DEL AREA DE TRABAJO 1. SIEMPRE mantenga el lugar de trabajo limpio y bien iluminado. bancos de trabajo desordenados y mal iluminados favorecen los accidentes.
  • Page 18 SEGURIDADELECTRICA cont. Cuando utilice una herramienta eldctrica al aire libre, SIEMPRE use un cord6n de extensibn marcado "W-A" o "W". Estos cordones est&n aprobados para uso al aire libre y reducen el riesgo de cheque el_ctrico. NOTA: El cord6n de extensi6n debe tener el tamaSo de alambre adecuado AWG (American Wire Gauge) para uso eficiente y seguro.
  • Page 19 USOY CUIDADO DE LAS HERRAMIENTAS DE SEGURIDAD 1. SIEMPRE use mordazas u otro mdtodo prdctlco para asegurar y apoyar la pieza de trabajo en una plataforma estable. Si sujeta el trabajo con la mano crcontra su cuerpo queda inestable y puede conducir a la pdrdida de control.
  • Page 20 SERVIClOTECNICO SEGURO 1. Si falta o se rompe, se dobla o falla alguna pieza de esta sierra o si alguno de los componentes eldctricos no funciona en forma debida, SIEMPRE apague el interruptor, desenchufe la sierra de la fuente de alimentaci6n y haga reemplazar la piezas faltantes, dafiadas o defectuosas ANTES de volver a ponefla en funcionamiento.
  • Page 21 REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ADICIONALES ESPECIFICAS cont. ADVERTENCIA: Algunas particulas de polvo creadas al lilar con una herramienta, moler, taladrar y hacer otros trabajos de constru'cci6n contienen quimicos que se sabe pueden producir cdncer, defectos nacer u otros da_os reproductivos. Algunos ejemplos de estos quimicos son:...
  • Page 22 Su sierra alternativa de 8 amps. has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting. These features include a variable speed dial that allows you to change the speeds for cutting a variety of materials. An adjustable/pivoting shoe for maximum control in a variety of cuts and an easy-to-grip rubber boot. La abrazadera de la hoja no necesita herramienta, gracias a la fdcil acci6n de _alanca, Io cual permite cambios extra rdpidos de las hojas.
  • Page 23 Selecclonar la velocidad correcta La velocidad usada dependerd del tipo de materiales que estd usando: 1. Use velocidades altas para cortar madera. 2. El uso de velocidad media para materiales no ferrosos es la mds adecuada. 3. La velocidad baja se recomienda para cortar metal. NOTA: El grosor del material y la selecci6n de la hoja afectardn la selecci6n de la velocidad.
  • Page 24 DEL PATINGIRATORIO DESLIZANTE (Figura 3) El patfn se desliza hacia afuera o hacia adentro para ajustarse a la profundidad del corte a fin de cortar con el mdximo de control y alargar la vida de la hoja. Deslizar el Patfn Hacia Dentro y Hacia Fuera (Ver figura 3) 1.
  • Page 25 CORTE DE METALES (Figura 6) Esta sierra tiene diferentes capacidades para cortar metales dependiend0 del tipo de hoja que se estd usando y del metal que se estd cortando. 1. SlEMPRE use mordazas con su Rg.6 trabajo par evitar que se resbale. 2.
  • Page 26 LUBRICAClON DE LA HERRAMIENTA Su Sierra Alternativa CRAFTSMAN ha sido lubricada en forma adecuada est,. lista para ser usada. 1. Dentro de 6 meses, dependiendo del uso, Ileve su herramienta al Centro de Servicio T6cnico Sears mds cercano para una limpieza, inspecci6n y lubricaci6n completa.

  • Page 27: Cordones De Extension

    LIMPIEZA ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar accidentes, SIEMPRE desenchufe la herramienta ANTES de limpiarla o hacerle mantenimiento. dafiar las piezas pldsticas. Estos incluyen gasolina, tetracloruro de carb6n, solventes de limpieza a base de cloro, amoniaco y detergente PRECAUCION: Ciertos agentes de limpieza y solventes pueden domestico con amonfaco, 1.
  • Page 28 Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

Table of Contents