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Craftsman evolv 320.31024 Operator's Manual

18.0-volt ni-cd cordless 5-1/2 inch
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Operator's
Manual
ICRRFTSMRNI
evolv
m
18.0-Volt Ni-Cd Cordless
5-1/2 inch Circular Saw
Model No. 320. 31024
c_ius
LISTED
WARNING:
To reduce the risk
of injury, the user must read and
understand
the Operator's
Manual
before using this product.
Charge
battery before first use.
• WARRANTY
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• ESPAI_IOL
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.oraftsman.oom

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual ICRRFTSMRNI evolv 18.0-Volt Ni-Cd Cordless 5-1/2 inch Circular Saw Model No. 320. 31024 c_ius LISTED • WARRANTY WARNING: To reduce the risk • SAFETY of injury, the user must read and • ASSEMBLY understand the Operator's Manual • OPERATION before using this product.
  • Page 2 Exploded View and Part List pages 31-33 CRAFTSMAN EVOLV ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective product will be replaced free of charge.

  • Page 3: Alert Symbol

    The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention...
  • Page 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes...

  • Page 5: Work Area Safety

    GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in all warnings listed below refers to corded power tools or battery-operated...

  • Page 6: Personal Safety

    PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use the tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits, etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the...

  • Page 8: Prevention Of Kickback

    • Never hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding or loss of control. • Hold the power tool by its insulated gripping surfaces...
  • Page 9 • Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
  • Page 10 • Do not use the power unit outdoors or expose it to wet or damp conditions. Water entering the power unit will increase the risk of electric shock. • Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    • Risk of electric shock. Do not touch the uninsulated portion of the output connector or the uninsulated battery terminal. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Save these instructions. • Before using the power unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery, power unit, and product using battery.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    ID]=_.'_o_[[o_] KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW (Fig. 1) Main Handle Trigger Switch Front Handle Upper Blade Guard Bevel Scale Blade Guard Lever Edge Guide Locking Knob _Blade screw 45°Blade Guide _lade 0°Blade (_ Lower Blade Guard Depth Scale Lock-Off button Spindle-Lock Button __,, Bevel Adjustment...
  • Page 13 Battery type Ni-Cd Battery voltage 18.0 Volt DC Model No.: HYCH0092400250U Power unit Input: 120V AC 60Hz Output: 24V DC 250mA WARNING: The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting.
  • Page 14 WARNING: If any parts are broken or missing, do not attach battery pack to the saw or operate the circular saw until the broken or missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this circular saw or create accessories not recommended for use with this circular saw.

  • Page 15: How To Charge

    HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK (Fig. 2) Detach the battery pack from the circular saw. Fig. 2 Insert the power unit jack into the charging socket, making sure that Charging socket it is properly connected. Power unit can be used with normal house voltage of 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

  • Page 16: Saw Blades

    TO DETACH BATTERY PACK (Fig. 3) Make sure that the circular saw is turned off. Depress the battery release buttons located on the front of the battery pack to release the battery pack. Pull forward on the battery pack to remove it from the tool. A_, WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition.
  • Page 17 WARNING: A 5-1/2 inch blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. A blade larger than 5-1/2 inches will come in contact with the blade guards. Never use a blade that is so thick that it prevents the outer blade washer from engaging with the flat side of the spindle.
  • Page 18 To lessen the chance of kickback: Keep the blade at the correct Fig. 7 depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed 1/4 Correct blade depth setting is 1/4-in. inch below the material being maximum or less on underside cut (Fig. 7). of workpiece Inspect the workpiece knots or nails before cutting.

  • Page 19: Lock-Off Button

    LOCK-OFF BUTTON (Fig. 9} The lock-off button reduces Fig. 9 possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the trigger Trigger switch switch. The lock-off button Lock-off button must be depressed before you squeeze the trigger switch to start the saw.

  • Page 20: To Adjust Blade Depth

    TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH Fig. 10 (Fig. 10) Remove the battery pack Depth scale from the saw. Loosen the depth-of-cut quick adjustment clamp lever. Hold the base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower the saw until the indicator aligns with the desired depth on the scale.
  • Page 21 OPERATING THE SAW (Fig.12) Fig. 12 It is important to understand correct method for operating Line of cut saw. Refer to the instructions guideline this section to learn the correct 0° indicator and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw.
  • Page 22 CUTTING WITH THE CIRCULAR SAW (Fig. 12) Maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control could Fig. 13 cause an accident resulting serious injury. & • L, DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the...
  • Page 23 Rip cutting using a straight edge: 1. Secure the workpiece. Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C-clamps (not included). NOTICE: Position the C-clamps so that they will not interfere with the saw housing during the cut. Press the lock-off button and depress the trigger switch to start the saw.

  • Page 24: Bevel Stop

    WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel-locking knob securely locked in place can result in serious injury. Hold the saw firmly with both hands, as shown. Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece without touching the blade to the workpiece.
  • Page 25 TO ADJUST 0° BEVEL STOP (Fig. 18) Remove the battery pack from the saw. Fig. 18 Loosen the bevel adjustment knob. Place the saw in an upside 0° bevel stop down position a workbench. /_usting screw Using a Philips-screwdriver, turn the 0° bevel stop adjusting screw until the base is square with the saw blade.
  • Page 26 _1, WARNING: Always cut in a forward direction when making a pocket cut. Cutting in reverse direction could cause the saw to climb up on the workpiece and kick back toward you, possibly causing serious injury. WARNING: As the blade starts cutting the material, release the blade guard lever immediately.

  • Page 27: General Maintenance

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. _lk WARNING: Do not at any time allow brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.
  • Page 28 Raise the lower blade guard Fig. 21 with the blade guard lever and hold it in the raised position. Place a drop of good-quality Remove the blade screw, the machine outer blade washer and the blade (Fig. 21). The remaining washer is the )uter blade _her inner bushing washer that fits...

  • Page 29: Battery Pack Removal And Preparation For Recycling

    BATTERIES The battery pack is equipped with Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries. The duration of use from each charge will depend on the type of work performed. The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. Like all batteries, they will eventually wear out.
  • Page 30 i I'_[ell]]_1_,,_]]l:ele_ PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Charge the battery Battery pack is depleted. pack. The circular saw does not work. Install a charged The battery pack is not installed. battery pack. Teeth are dull. This is caused by hitting a hard object such as a nail, dulling teeth on one side.
  • Page 31 • 5¢ r" *" _¢,_...
  • Page 32 3550688000 Flange Bolt 3550688000 Outer Flange 3810403000 Blade 3520316000 Inner Flange 5660135000 Circlips For Shaft 5610103000 Tapping Screw 3126208000 Lever 3126207000 Lower Guard 3660255000 Spring 5640155000 Bolt 3126154000 Upper Guard 5650053000 Washer 3402167000 Lock Rod 3122852000 Depth Adjusting Lever 5650004000 Plain Washer 4860003000 Inner Wire...
  • Page 33 2822711000 Gear Set 3550928000 Gear Shaft 3550926000 Gear 5620483000 Screw 5700048000 Ball Bearing 5660020000 Circlips For Hole 2823178000 Gear Case Cover Assembly 5700163000 Oil Impreging Bearing 3421280000 Gear Case Cover 2822713000 Motor Gear assembly 3550927000 Pinion 2730129000 DC Motor 5640019000 Square Neck Bolt 3126155000 Rear Cover...
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