Cutting Specifications; Assembly And Adjustments; Intended Use - Craftsman CMES500 Instruction Manual

a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools will stand
upright but may be easily knocked over.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
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
OPM .................... oscillations per
minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................ watts
or AC ........... alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
...................... earthing terminal
..................... safety alert symbol
..................... visible radiation
..................... avoid staring at
light
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
COMPONENTS (FIG. A)
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 circular saw is designed for do-it-yourself,
wood-cutting applications.

WARNING: Do not cut any metals, masonry, glass,
tile or plastic with this saw. A dull blade will cause
slow, inefficient cutting overload on the saw motor,
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation
../min or ..min -1 . Revolutions or
Reciprocations per
minute
2 .................. two phase
alternating current
2N ............... two phase
alternating current
with neutral
3 .................. three phase
alternating current
3N ............... three phase
alternating current
with neutral
.................. rated current of the
x
appropriate fuse-
link in amperes
............ time-log miniature
A
fuse-link where X
is the symbol for
the time/current
characteristic, as
given in
IEC 60127-3
IPXX .................... IP symbol
excessive splintering, and could increase the possibility
of kickback.
• DO NOT use any abrasive wheels.
• Use only blades designed for wood cutting.

WARNING: Cutting sap coated wood, and
other materials may cause melted substances to
accumulate on the blade tips and the body of the saw
blade, increasing the risk of the blade overheating and
binding while cutting.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.

CUTTING SPECIFICATIONS

Bevel angle
Blade size
Max cut depth, 0° bevel
Max cut depth, 45° bevel
RPM no load

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.

WARNING: Always unplug saw from power supply
before any of the following operations.
Supporting Large Panels/Securing
Workpiece (Fig. B–E)
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching
and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own
weight as shown in Figure B.
Fig. B
Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides,
near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
Fig. C
English
0° and 45°
7-1/4" (184 mm)
2-1/2" (63 mm)
1-5/6" (46.5 mm)
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