Craftsman 172.67098 operating instructions Description, Know Your Cordless Circular SAW Fig

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW (Fig. 2)

NOTE: Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

DESCRIPTION cont.

This Cordless Circular Saw has the following features:

1.	3400 RPM no-load speed provides power and torque for fast, sure cuts in wood, plywood,
	hardboard and wood-base materials.
2.	Quick depth-of-cut adjustments with a maximum depth of cut:

Fig. 2

Trigger Switch

Rear Handle

13/16-inch at 45°; 15/8-inch at 90°

Power

Lock-Off

Button

Front Assist

Handle

Upper Blade Guard

Bevel Scale

Bevel Adjustment

Locking Knob

Mounting Slots	Edge Guide
for Edge Guide
	Locking/Retaining Knob

Battery Pack

(installed on Drill/Driver)

Sawdust Ejection Port with Cover Cap (Remove cap to attach 11/4-in.

vac hose,

sold separately)

Lower Blade

Guard Lever

Base

Lower Blade Guard

Spindle Clamping Screw

Blade

3. Easy-to-read bevel cut scale adjusts from 0° to 50° bevel capacity.

4. Aluminum Upper Guard and plastic Lower Guard for extra strength and durability.

5. Electric Brake stops blade rotation instantly when trigger is released.

6. Trigger Switch with Power Lock-Off Button helps protect against accidental starts.

7. Oversized stamped Steel Base provides stability, glides smoothly for maximum control

during sawing applications.

8. Soft-Grip Ergonomically Designed Contoured Rear Handle and Front Assist Handle

for positive gripping, control, balance and comfort.

9. Includes Craftsman® 24 Tooth Carbide-Tipped Steel General Purpose Blade

for fast, smooth cuts.

10. Top Mounted Blade Spindle Lock for easy blade changes.

11. Built-In Sawdust Ejection Chute with Cover Cap. Remove cap to eject sawdust to the

rear of saw or leave cap attached to eject sawdust downwards, from the blade guards.

Remove cap to attach 1¼-in vac hose, sold separately (see page 27).

12. Permanently Lubricated 100% Ball Bearings for smooth operation and long life.

13. Heavy-duty Machined Gearing for efficient power transmission.

14. Durable impact-resistant housing helps protect tool from damage and reduces weight.

Battery Pack	Rear Handle Trigger Switch
(installed on Drill/Driver)	Power
	Lock-Off
Latch to Release	Button
Battery Pack

Front Assist Handle

15. The Nickel-Cadmium battery pack recharges in 3 to 6 hours under normal use, and

LED light on charger indicates when battery is charging.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Motor	18.0 Volt DC
No-load Speed	3400 RPM
Blade Diameter	51/2-in.
Blade Arbor	5/8-in.
Cutting Depth at 45°	13/16-in.

Spindle Lock	Depth-of-Cut
	Adjustment Knob

Depth-of-Cut Scale

Hex Key

Base

Mounting Slot for Edge Guide

Cutting Depth at 90°	15/8-in.
Maximum Bevel Angle	50°
Charger Input	120V, 60Hz AC
Charge Rate	3 to 6 Hours

Safety, performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product, making it easy to maintain and operate.

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67098 Final

2-18-08