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Craftsman 183.172530 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 183.172530 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 183.172530 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
ALL-IN-ONE
CUTTING TOOL
Model No.
183.172530
Important Safety Notice
A WARNING
Always have one hand firmly
placed on the tool body
while operating. Never
operate the tool by holding
only the tool handle.
CAUTION:
Before using this Cutting
Tooi, read this manual and
follow all its Safety Rules
and Operating
instmctions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, iL 60179 USA
Part. No. 183172530001 Rev.O 12/25/02
•* Safety Instructions
• Accessories
• Assembiy
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espanol

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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 183.172530

  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual CRAFTSMAN ALL-IN-ONE CUTTING TOOL Model No. 183.172530 Important Safety Notice A WARNING Always have one hand firmly placed on the tool body while operating. Never operate the tool by holding only the tool handle. •* Safety Instructions CAUTION: •...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Warranty............2 Carton Contents........Product Specifications....... . . 2 Know Your Cutting Tool......8 Power Tool Safety......... & Assembly Operation......Cutting Totri Safety........4 Maintenance..........Electrical Requirements & Safety....5 Repair Parts..........
  • Page 3 POWER TOOL SAFETY ▲ WARNING Before using your cutting tool, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the cutting tool. Good safety practices are a combination of common 15.
  • Page 4 CUTTING TOOL SAFETY WARNING 11. NEVER HOLD THE WORKPIECE (N ONE HAND For your safety, do not plug in your cutting tool or try to use any accessory until It is completely assembled while operating the tool with the other hand. and installed according to these instructions, and 12.
  • Page 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS & SAFETY DOUBLE INSULATION GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. This cutting tool is double insulated to protect you from When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy electrical shock.
  • Page 6 ACCESSORIES CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES A WARNING A WARNING Use only accessories recommended for this cutting If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the cutting tool into the power source until the missing tool.
  • Page 7 CARTON CONTENTS Cutting Toot Box Accessory Box...
  • Page 8 KNOW YOUR CUTTING TOOL...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY & OPERATION WARNING Remove the plug from the power source before INSTALLING CUTTING BITS - Cont’d assembly, changing accessories or cutters and making adjustments. This safety action will help Insert new cutting bit (4) into the collet. prevent accidental starting of the tool which could A WARNING result in serious injury.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY & OPERATION CHANGING COLLET INSERT INSTALLING FREEHAND SOLE PLATE - cont’d The cutting bits for this tool are locked into place with a Slide freehand sole plate mounting bracket (1) onto collet nut (1) and collet (see Fig. 3). The tool is assembled the bottom of motor housing (2) until the slot in the at the factory with NO collet installed.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY & OPERATION PRACTICE CUTS USING FREEHAND SOLE PLATE A WARNING Set the speed control switch to the appropriate speed. Have you read "POWER TOOL SAFETY”, Turn the switch ON. “CUTTING TOOL SAFETY" and “ELECTRICAL SAFETY" on pages 3,4 and 5 of this Manual? If When the motor is up to full speed, slowly tip the tool not, please do it now t>efore you operate this to an upright position, letting the bit cut into the...
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY & OPERATION CUTTING OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWAU. CUTTING OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWALL - cont’d Move the bit slowly lo the right until you feel and hea DANGER the bit contacting the inside of the box. Do not attempt to use this tool to make cut-outs around any fixture or opening which has live eiectrical Pull the bit out far enough to slip it over the edge of wires or on any wall which may have electrical wiring...
  • Page 13 The your cutting tool. comfortable handle can be used wth either the right or left When servicing, use only identical Craftsman parts. hand. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause...
  • Page 14 PARTS DIAGRAM - MODEL 183.172530 Main Unit...
  • Page 15 PARTS LIST - MODEL 183.172530 WARNING When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a HAZARD or cause damage to your Cutting Tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this Cutting Tool may create a hazard unless repair is performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 16 PARTS - MODEL 183.172530 Freehand Soleplate Assembly K«y« Part Name Part* Fixing shaft O2AF-OOO041-IO Release lock gin 02AF-0000764)0 02AS-000287-00 Screw 2213-MA0010-00 Freecut metal round guide 2213-PA0010-00 Lock 2213-PA0011-00 Fixbase 2213-PA0012-00 Plastic guide base 2213-PA0013-00 Adjustment Gear 15T 2213-PA0014-00 Sleeve 2213-PA001&00...
  • Page 17 PARTS - MODEL 183.172530 Handle Assembly Key# Part# Part Name 02AF-O00041-I0 Fixing shaft 02AF-000076-00 Release lock oln Compressive spring 02AH-000106^ Screw 02AS-000148-00 02AS-000199^ Screw 02AS-OOCQ87-00 Screw O2AS-O0Q288-0O Screw Washer 02AW-000067-00 2213-MA00134» S-round guide hoider 2213-PAOOIOeO Lock Plastic guide base 2213-PA0012-00...
  • Page 18 .^urs! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME® Anytime, day or night (U.S A and Canada) • M-S: www.sears.ca www.sears.com For repair of cany-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts and Repair Ceriter.