Maintenance - Craftsman CMCS300 Instruction Manual

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Fig. I
Pocket Cutting - Wood Only (Fig. J)
Measure the surface area to be cut and mark clearly with a
pencil, chalk or scriber.
1. Insert blade in blade clamp and tighten blade
clamp securely.
2. Tip the saw backward until the back edge of the
pivoting shoe is firmly on the work surface.
3. Switch motor on, permitting blade to attain
maximum speed.
4. Grip handle steadily and begin a slow, deliberate
upward swing with the handle of the saw.
5. The blade will begin to feed into material. Always
be sure blade is completely through material before
continuing with pocket cut.
nOTE: In areas where blade visibility is limited, use the edge
of the pivoting shoe as a guide.
Fig. J
Project Tips
• Cut only with sharp blades; they cut cleaner, faster and put
less strain on the motor while cutting.
• When cutting, always ensure that the pivoting shoe is
resting against the workpiece. This will improve operator
control and minimize vibration.
• For longer blade life, use bi-metal blades. These
utilize a carbon steel back welded to high speed steel
teeth making the blade more flexible and less prone
to breaking.
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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.
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.
Versatrack™ (Fig. K)

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, do not use a damaged Versatrack™ hang hook
or Versatrack™ Trackwall. A damaged Versatrack™
hang hook or Versatrack™ Trackwall will not support
the weight of the tool.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ensure the screw holding the Versatrack™ hang
hook is securely tightened.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend
objects from the hang hook. ONLY suspend tool on the
Versatrack™ Trackwall using the hang hook.

WARNING: Ensure that the tool weight does not
exceed the maximum rated weight for the selected
Versatrack™ hook.

WARNING: When hanging objects on a Versatrack™
Trackwall rail, adequately space the tools in order to
not exceed 75 lb (35 kg) per linear foot.
iMPORTAnT: When attaching the Versatrack™ hang
hook, use only the screw that is provided. Be sure to
securely tighten the screw. Versatrack™ accessories
mount compatible tools securely to the Versatrack™
Trackwall system.
1. Turn tool off, remove the battery pack and
remove accessories.

CAUTION: Any product with exposed cutting teeth
must have them covered securely if it is to be on
the Versatrack™ Trackwall.
2. Attach the hang hook
a. Place the Versatrack™ hang hook onto the mounting
location at the base of the tool.
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on the tool.