Craftsman 183.17253 owner manual Iaoangeri, Cutting Outlet Openings in Drywall

CUTTING OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWALL

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Do not attempt to use this tool to make cut-outs around any fixture or opening which has live electrical wires or on any wall which may have electrical wiring behind iL If a live wire is contacted, the bit could conduct the electric current to the tool, creating an

electrocution hazard for the operator. Turn OFF breakers or remove fuses to disconnect the electric

circuit in the area of work. Always hold the tool by its insulated housing when working in areas where there is a possibility of contacting electric wires. Always wear eye protection when operating this tool.

1.Before installing drywall, push the electdcal wires to the back of the box as far as possible so they will not be cut by the bit when cutting the opening.

2.Before fastening the dr/wall sheet over the electrical box, mark the sheet as close as possible to the center of the box opening. Mark should be on the side of the drywall facing you,

3.When fastening the drywall in place, do not place nails or screws closer than 12" from the box. This will prevent the drywall from becoming deformed under pressure.

4.Insert cutting bit and install freehand sole plate as

outlined on Pages 9 & 10 of this Owner's Manual. Adjust depth of cut so the bit will protrude l/s" beyond

the thickness of the drywall.

5.Hold the tool firmly with both hands and tum it ON. Runge the bit through the drywalt at the mark indicating the center of the box. See Fig. 8 for cutting pattem.

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6.Move the bit slowly to the right until you feel and hea the bit contacting the inside of the box.

7.Put] the bit out far enough to slip it over the edge of the box. Once the bit is outside the box. push it back to full depth beside the out,de edge of the box.

8.Move the toct upward while applying slight pressure toward the center of the box. When you feel the bit roach the top dght hand comer of the box, move the tool to the left while applying slight pressure downward toward the center of the box.

9.Continue moving the tool around the box in a counter clock'w_sedirection while maintaining slight pressure toward the center of the box. When the box cut-out is complete. Turn the tool OFF and remove it from the cut-out,

10.Completed electrical box cut-outwill be accurately an_ neatly cut (see Fig. 9).

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Fig. 9

NOTE: Always move the cutting bit in a counter dockwlee direction around the oullet box. The natural

tendency of the cuffing bit _ move to the left will make it easier to cut close to the box.

Fig. 8

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