Double Insulation; Extension Cords - Craftsman 286.26829 Owner's Manual

DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the
need for lhe standard 3 wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are
isolated from the internal motor components with ptotectve insulation. Double
insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
IMPORTANT
The servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge
of the system and shoutd be perton'ned only by a qualified service technician. For
service, we recommend that you return the tool to your nearest Sears Service Center
for repair. ALWAYS use original factory replacemerit parts when servicing.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power: To keep the loss at a
minimum and to prevent overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to
carry the current that the tool will draw.
A wire gauge (AWG) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or
less in length. When working outdoors ALWAYS use an extension cord that is
suitable for outdoor use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA.
I_ CAUTION:
Keep extension cords away from the cutting area, and position
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the cord so it will not get caught on lunqber, tools, etc. during the cutting operation
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I z_ DANGER:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged, replace
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it immediately. NEVER use a tool with a damaged cord because touching the
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damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.
Extension cords that are suitable for use with your saw are available at your nearest
Sears Store.
CLR TypF.
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Square charmel[_
Channel _3
Sh_t Mets!
Stud
Pipe
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MS
AILrmi_l/im
MS
MS
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Wood (Pine)
Ptastio/PVC)
MAX, 8_ZE
tCROSS _ECTION !
I 1/2"
1 1/2"
1 1/_ r
2"X4"
I 1/2'
MAX
THICKNESS
118"
1/8"
1/8"
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1/8"
//8"
I t/2"
3/16 _
AVERAGE
BLADEUFE
380 cuts
_40ct_ls
8000 cuts
120c_1s
70 Feet
112 Feet
10000 culs
12000 culs
AVERAGE
TIME OR FEED
20 Sec
30 Sec
5See
30 Sec
43 _ac_Vrllln
102 If]ell/rain
11 Sec
6 Sec
Ps. Aver age blade life indicates [esulls of pedurmaflce Jest in particulal type of test malerla] as pel the above table However the
result9 m_y var_ if tile r{art/e [_lscle _ ii_ed oil oombinal[ort of 1Isled rlalerials.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
An unusually 1. Damaged teeth 1. Replace blades
large amount 2. Feed speed is too slow 2. Increase feed speed
of sparks 3. Blunt teeth 3. Replace blades
A lot of wear 1. Feed speed is too fast 1 Reduce feed speed
in sections 2. Damaged teeth 2. Replace blades
3, Blunt teeth 3. Replace blades
4, Not cutting perpendicular 4. Hold saw perpendicular
to work surface to work surface
Blades are 1. Damaged teeth
breaking 2. Feed speed is too fast
3. Blunt teeth
4. Blades have buckled
5. Blades have burned out
Possible causes
of broken teeth
1. Feed speed is too fast
2. The surface being
cut is too hard
3. The teeth have been
damaged by impact
4. Blades were not
installed properly
5. Blades are burned eat
6. Not cutting perpendicular
to work surface
1.Replace blades
2. Reduce feed speed
3. Replace blades
4, Replace Mades
5, Replace blades
1, Reduce feed speed
2, Replace btades
3. Replace blades
4. Replace blades and follow
the proper blade instalratfon
instructions
5. Replace blades
6, Replace blades and aFways
hotd saw perpendicular to
work sudace when cutting
Z_WARNING:
This Twin Cutter saw uses specially designed 6 %-in, blades ]
and no ether types of blades should ever be used. Other blades will net operate
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safely in this saw and could result in serious personal injury.
The following accessories for your Twin Cutter saw are available at your local
Sears store.
9-26677 -- A packaged set of 2 UniversalTwin Cutter Saw Blades
9 26678 -- 6 Packaged Wax Lubricating Sticks
Z_ WARNING:
The use of attachments or accessories that are not
recommended might be dangerous,
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