Operation; Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - Craftsman CMCM300 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the Depth of Cut (Fig. J2)
1. Loosen the depth adjustment knob
shoe 9 up or down. Adjust the cutting depth to the
thickness of the workpiece. Less than 1/4" of the wheel
should be visible below the workpiece.
2. After depth of cut is selected tighten the depth
adjustment knob
LED Worklight (Fig. A)
The LED worklight will activate when the variable speed
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trigger is depressed, and will automatically turn off
4
20 seconds after the variable speed trigger is released. If the
variable trigger switch remains depressed, the LED worklight
will remain on.
nOTE: The LED worklight is for lighting the immediate work
surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Attaching the Dust Port Adaptor (Fig. A, I)
A dust port adaptor 8 comes available for use with this
tool. This accessory connects directly to the tool's rotatable
guard 11 .
1. Remove the battery pack
2. Friction fit the dust port adaptor
hole 23 located near the front tip of the rotatable guard.
Attaching an AirLock
Extractor (Fig. A, I)
(Sold Separately)

WARNING: Do not use dust extraction when cutting
metal. Swarf from metal cutting may be hot and may
spark which can melt vacuum hoses and may cause a
fire inside the vacuum.

WARNING: When using dust extraction, empty
vacuum before work begins and often during work.
Use care in disposing of dust. Materials in fine dust can
be explosive.
The dust port adaptor
8
to an external dust extractor using a AirLock™ connection
system (sold separately), or a standard 32 mm dust extractor
fitment. The AirLock™ allows for a fast, secure connection
between the AirLock™ connector
port adaptor.
1. Remove the battery pack
2. Ensure the collar on the AirLock™ connector is in the
unlock position. (Refer to Figure I.) Align notches
collar and AirLock™ connector as shown for unlock and
lock positions.
3. Push the AirLock™ connector onto the connection point
of the dust port adaptor. (Refer to Fig. I)
4. Rotate the collar to the locked position.
nOTE: The ball bearings inside collar lock into slot and
secure the connection.The power tool is now securely
connected to the dust extractor.
10 and slide the
1 .
8 onto the dust port
Compatible Dust
™
allows you to connect the tool
21 and your tool's dust
1 .

OPERATION


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.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

(Fig. E)

WARNING: Ensure the tool/appliance is in the off
position before inserting the battery pack.
nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
1. To install the battery pack
the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle
and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly
seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery pack release button
pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. H)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.

WARNING: Keep your free hand far from
cutting action. Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle 3 .
Variable Speed Trigger (Fig. A)
The tool is turned on and off by pulling and releasing the
variable speed trigger
speed control—the farther the trigger is depressed, the
higher the speed of the tool.
Forward/Reverse/Lock Off Button
(Fig. A, K1–K2)

CAUTION: Before changing the position of the control
button, be sure the trigger is released.
Your cut-off tool is equipped with a forward/reverse/lock off
22 on
button 5 . There is a wheel direction label
the main handle
direction mode of the tool. Some applications or accessories
may require the tool to be run in forward or reverse. When
making a cut, select the direction of cut that allows the tool
to be pushed away from your body. Always operate tool in
correct rotation for wheel selected.
1. Forward (counterclockwise rotation) — Located on the
right side of the tool near the variable speed trigger
push the forward/reverse/lock off button
left. Refer to Fig. K1. The forward direction of the wheel
is also noted by the direction indicator
rotatable guard
1 into the tool handle, align
and firmly pull the battery
2
4 . The variable speed trigger permits
3 that will help to identify the current
. Refer to Fig. A.
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English
24 located above
,
4
to the far
5
located on the
7
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