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Operator's Manual tRRFTSMRN 4.0 Amp RECIPROCATING Model 320.17291 CRAFTSMAV • WARRANTY • SAFETY • DESCRIPTION • ASSEMBLY WARNING: reduce risk • OPERATION injury, the user must read and • MAINTENANCE understand the Operator's Manual • TROUBLESHOOTING • ESPANOL before using this product.
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Sears Repair Parts Phone Number Back Cover May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY avoided, will result in death or serious injury. FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions.
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PERSONAL SAFETY power tool operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when • operating a power tool. Do not use the tool while tired or under the Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
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Use clamps or another practical way secure and support the work piece DESCRIPTION • to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW (Fig. 1) Always remove the plug from the electrical supply before changing the •...
LED shines green when the tool is plugged into a power source. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by Craftsman for this product. The use of attachments or accessories ASSEMBLY recommended can result in serious personal injury.
INSTALLING [REMOVING BLADE (Fig. 2) LED WORKLIGHT (Fig. 4) Fig. 4 1. Unplug the saw. Your reciprocating saw has Fig. 2 Blade clamp a built-in LED worklight Rotate the blade clamp Blade illuminate the cutting area. counterclockwise hold to open. To activate the LED worklight, plug in your reciprocating saw Insert...
PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD (Fig. 7) METAL CUTTING (Fig. 8) Fig. 8 You may cut metals, such as WARNING: Blades longer than 6 in. can whip and should not be used for sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, plunge cutting. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. aluminum, brass, and copper, with this...
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Water must never come into the tool. LUBRICATION WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of by a qualified service technician at a Sears Service Center. high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions.
TROUBLESHOOTING EXPLODED VIEW A RECIPROCATING MODEL NUMBER 320.17291 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate. Always mention the Model Motor overheating Be sure cooling vents Clean clear vents. Number when ordering parts for this tool.
PARTS LIST "Pari,toarné 5700003000 Ball Bearing A RECIPROCATING MODEL NUMBER 320.17291 3421035000 Gear Case Cover The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate. Always mention the Model Number when ordering parts for this tool. 4870458000 Trigger Switch Terminal 4930423000...
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