Maintenance - Craftsman CMCS650 Instruction Manual

Cutting Action
Orbital or Straight (Fig. M)
This jig saw is equipped with four cutting actions, three
orbital and one straight. Orbital action has a more aggressive
blade motion and is designed for cutting in soft materials like
wood or plastic. Orbital action provides a faster cut, but with
a less smooth cut across the material. In orbital action, the
blade moves forward during the cutting stroke in addition to
the up and down motion.
nOTE: Metal or hardwoods should never be cut in
orbital action.
To Adjust the Cutting Action
1. Move the orbital action selector
cutting positions: 0, 1, 2, and 3.
2. Position 0 is straight cutting.
3. Positions 1, 2, and 3 are orbital cutting.
The aggressiveness of the cut increases as the lever is
adjusted from one to three, with three being the most
aggressive cut.
Hints for Optimum Use
Tips for sawing laminates
• As the saw blade cuts on the upward stroke, splintering
may occur on the surface closest to the shoe plate.
• Use a fine‑tooth saw blade.
• Saw from the back surface of the workpiece.
• To minimize splintering, clamp a piece of scrap wood
or hardboard to both sides of the workpiece and saw
through this sandwich.
Tips for sawing Metal
• Be aware that sawing metal takes much more time than
sawing wood.
• Use a saw blade suitable for sawing metal.
• When cutting thin metal, clamp a piece of scrap wood
to the back surface of the workpiece and cut through
this sandwich. The saw blade must extend through the
sandwich throughout the full stroke of the saw.
• Spread a film of oil along the intended line of cut for
easier operation and longer blade life. For cutting
aluminum, kerosene is preferred.
Pocket Cutting (Fig. N, O)
A pocket cut is an easy method of making an inside cut. The
saw can be inserted directly into a panel or board without
first drilling a lead or pilot hole. In pocket cutting, measure
the surface to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil. Next tip
the saw forward until the front end of the shoe sits firmly on
the work surface and the blade clears the work through its
full stroke. Switch the tool on and allow it to attain maximum
speed. Grip the saw firmly and lower the back edge of tool
slowly until the blade reaches its complete depth. Hold the
shoe flat against the wood and begin cutting. Do not remove
blade from cut while it is still moving. Blade must come to a
complete stop.
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MAINTENANCE


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your CRAFTSMAN power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used
with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN call 1‑888‑331‑4569.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. There are
no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement, when applicable) should
be performed by a CRAFTSMAN factory service center
or a CRAFTSMAN authorized service center. Always use
identical replacement parts.
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