Craftsman 172.10850 Instruções de Operação

I+I:RAFTSMAN°l71/4-in. CIRCULAR SAWSModel No172.10850CAUTION: Read, understand and followall Safety Rules and Operating Instructionsin this manual bef

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont.z_ WARNING: Some dust particles created by power sanding,sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction jo

Before attempting to use any tool, be sure to familiarize with all theoperating features and safety instructions.I WARNING: DO NOT let familiarity wit

UNPACKINGYour circular saw has been shipped completely assembled, except for the blade,which is packed unassembled. Inspect the saw carefully to make

MOUNTINGTHE BLADETO SAW cont.9. Raise lower blade guard using the blade guard handle and hold it in the raisedposition for the next steps.10. Replace

SAW BLADESAll saw blades need to be kept clean, sharp and properly set inorder to cut efficiently. Using a dull blade places a heavy load on the sawan

KICKBACKKickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is drivenback towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinchesthe b

To Lessen the Chance of Kickback: cont.2. ALWAYS inspect the workpiece for knots or nails BEFORE beginning tocut. NEVER saw into a knot or nail.3. Mak

TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH1. Unplug the saw.I WARNING: Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental Istarting causing possible serious personal inj

TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL cont.I DANGER: If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut, release Ithe trigger switch immediately. Unplug the saw an

MAKING CROSS CUTS OR RIP CUTS1. When making cross or rip cuts, alignyour line of cut with the outer bladeguide notch on the base of the saw(See Fig. 1

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TO ADJUSTTHE BEVEL SETTING1. Unplug the saw.I Z_ wARNING: Failure t° unplug the saw c°uld result in accidental Istarting causing possible serious pers

TO MAKE POCKET CUTSI iX WARNING: ALWAYS adjust bevel setting to zero before making apocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can resul

MAKING RIP CUTS cont.Using The Rip/Edge Guide (sold separately)To Attach the Rip/Edge Guide1. Unplug the saw.WARNING: NEVER Failure to unplug the saw

GENERALWARNING: To avoid accidents, ALWAYS disconnect the tool fromthe power source BEFORE cleaning or performing any maintenance.All parts represent

EXTENSION CORDSThe use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power.To keep the lossat a minimum and to prevent overheating, use an extension c

¢,n7 1/4-1N. CIRCULAR SAW - MODEL NUMBER 172.10850The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate. Always mention the Model Number in all corresponden

FO037 1/4-1N.CIRCULAR SAW- MODEL NUMBER 172.10850The Model Number win be found on the Nameplate. Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence

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WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions. JIFailure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electricIshock, fire and/or

Get it fixed, at your home or ours!Your HomeFor repair in your home of all major brand apphances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling sys

ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.8. When operating a power tool outside, ALWAYS use an outdoor extensioncord marked "W-A" or "W". These cord

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY1. ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support theworkpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand

SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWSZ_ DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. IKeep your second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing.

SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS cont.11. ALWAYS BE SURE that all adjusting screws and the blade holder arefastened tightly BEFORE making a cut. Loose a

Ways to Prevent Kickback cont.5. DO NOT use a dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly setblades produce narrow kerr which causes excessive fr

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont.6. ALWAYS check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, aguard or other part that is damaged shoul