Assembly And Adjustments; Intended Use - Craftsman CMES612 Instruction Manual

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minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum gauge for Cord sets
Total length of Cord in Feet
Volts
120 V 25 (7.6)
240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)
Ampere Rating
More not
American Wire gauge
Than More
Than
0 6 18
6 10 18
10 12 16
12 16 14
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ......................... volts
Hz ....................... hertz
min ..................... minutes
or DC ...... direct current
...................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
.../min .............. per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per
minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................ watts
or AC ........... alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss
of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if
this tool does not operate, check power supply.

Intended Use

This jig saw is designed for professional applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This jig saw is a professional power tool. DO nOT let
children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
4
(meters)
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
...................... earthing terminal
..................... safety alert symbol
..................... visible radiation
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Blade Installation (Fig. B)
1. Push the saw blade locking lever
2. With teeth facing forward, insert the shank of the saw
blade into the blade holder as far as it will go.
3. Release the lever.
4. Check to ensure blade is secure before cutting.
Fig. B
4
Adjusting the Shoe for Bevel Cuts
(Fig. A, C, D)

WARNING: Never use the tool when the shoe
loose or removed.
The shoe can be set to a left or right bevel angle up to 45°.
1. Turn saw upside down. Use the hex wrench
the clamping screw 10 and clamp plate
in Figure C.
2. Slide the shoe 6 forward and rotate left or right to the
required angle.
3. Slide the shoe backward so the shoe plate keyways
engage the two lock posts on the tool as shown in
Figure D.
4. Tighten clamping screw and clamp plate with its
beveled side towards the tool.
4 upward.
6 is
9 to loosen
11 as shown
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