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REV 10855 2-12-08 Operator's Manual Model No. 172.10855 12 Amp Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product. Sears, Roebuc k and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www .
2 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS W arranty……………………………… …………......... ...................Page 2 Saf ety Symbols…………………………….……............................Page 3 Saf ety Instructions……………………………….
REV 10855 2-12-08 4 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: BE SU RE to read a nd und er stand al l i nstruc tio ns in this m an ual bef ore usi ng thi s cir cular sa w . F ailur e t o f ollo w all instr uction s ma y r esult in haz ar dous rad iat ion e xposu re, el ect ric shoc k, fire an d/o r seri ous pe r son al injury .
6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. W ARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug fr om the outlet. ! ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
REV 10855 2-12-08 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. Keep hands a way fr om cutting area and blade . Keep your second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw , the blade cannot cut them. D ANGER: ! CA UTION: Blades coast after sa w is switched off.
REV 10855 2-12-08 11 UNP A CKING 1. Included with your circular sa w is the cutting blade , which is unassembled and pack ed separately . Also a blade wrench is stored in the saw's base , f or use in installing or changing the blade . 2. Inspect the saw carefully to mak e sure that no breakage or damage has occurred dur ing shipping.
REV 10855 2-12-08 12 4. Ope rat or' s M an ual P ART S L IST (Fi g. 1) 1. Sa w 2. Bla de (u nas sem b led ) 3. Bla de Wrenc h (f or c han gin g t he b lad e) UNP A CKING cont. ! 2. Place saw on its side on a flat surf ace. 3. T o loosen the depth-of-cut adjustment lev er , raise the saw up all the w ay and tighten le ver .
REV 10855 2-12-08 14 15 DESCRIPTION NO TE: Bef ore attempting to use your saw , familiariz e your self with all of the operating features and safety requirements.
REV 10855 2-12-08 17 OPERA TION cont. 1. Kickbac k is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw b lade, which causes an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece and toward the operator .
REV 10855 2-12-08 18 OPERA TION cont. 1. AL W A YS maintain a firm grip with both (see Fig. 7) hands on the saw and position your body and arms to allow y ou to resist Kickbac k forces. Kickbac k forces can be controlled by the oper ator , if the proper precautions are taken.
REV 10855 2-12-08 21 OPERA TION cont. T O HELP MAINT AIN CONTROL cont.: 10. Squeeze the trigger s witch to star t the saw . AL W A YS let the blade reach full speed bef ore you begin the cut into the w orkpiece. 11. When making a cut, AL W A YS use steady , ev en pressure.
REV 10855 2-12-08 22 OPERA TION cont. OPERA TION cont. Edge guide allows y ou to make accurate parallel cuts when trimming a workpiece. It attaches to the saw's base . 1. Unplug the saw . INST ALLING AND USING THE EDGE GUIDE (sold separately) (Fig.
REV 10855 2-12-08 OPERA TION cont. MAKING BEVEL CUTS (Figs. 16) cont. W ARNING: If the blade comes in contact with the workpiece bef ore it reaches full speed, it could cause the saw to kickbac k towards y ou, possib ly resulting in serious injury . ! 24 MAKING POCKET CUTS ( Fig.
REV 10855 2-12-08 26 If the blade does not f ollow a straight line: • T eeth are dull. This is caused b y hitting a hard object such as a nail, dulling teeth on one side. The blade tends to cut to the side with the shar pest teeth. • Base is out of line or bent.
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