Cutting Outlet Openings In Drywell - Craftsman 183.172520 Owner's Manual

CUTTING OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWALL
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Do not attempt to use this tool to make cut-outs
around any fixture or opening which has live electrical
wires or on any wall which may have electrical wiring
behind it. If a live wire is contacted, the bit could
conduct the electric current to the tool, creating an
electrocution hazard for the operator. Turn OFF
breakers or remove fuses to disconnect the electric
circuit in the area of work. Always hold the tool by its
insulated housing when working in areas where there
is a possibility of contacting electric wires. Always
wear eye pretection when operating this tool.
Before mstalhng drywall, push the electncel wires to
the back of the box as far as possible so they will not
be cut by the bit when cutting the opening
2
Before fastening the drywall sheet over the electncal
box, mark the sheet as close as possible to the center
of the box opening Mark should be on the side of the
dr/wall facing you
When fastening the drywall In place, do not place nads
or screws closer than 12" from the box Thsswilt
prevent the drywall from becoming deformed under
pressure
4
Insert cutbng b_tand install freehand sole plate as
outlined on Pages 9 & 10 of this Owner's Manual
AdJust depth of cut so the bit wdl protrude _/8" beyond
the thickness of the drywall
Hold the tool firmly with both hands and turn it ON
Plunge the bd through the drywall at the mark
mdlcahng the center of the box See Fig 8 for cutting
pattern
Fig. 8
CUTTING OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWALL - cont'd
6 Move the bit slowly to the nght until you feel and he;
the bit contacting the mstde of the box
7 Pull the btt out far enough to shp tt over the edge of
the box Once the bit is outside the box, push it back
to full depth bestde the outside edge of the box
8
Move the tool upward whde applying alight pressure
toward the center of the box When you feel the bit
reach the top nght hand comer of the box. move the
tool to the left whde applying shght pressure
downward toward the center of the box
Continue moving the tool around the box in s counter
clockwtse d=rocbonwhde maintaining shght pressure
toward the center of the box When the box cut-out t._
complete Turn the tool OFF and remove d from the
cut-out
10 Completedelectrical box cut-outwill be acouratelya_
neatly cut (see Fag 9)
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Fig. 9
NOTE: Always move the cutting bit in a counter
clockwise directionaround the outletbox.The natural
tendencyof the cuthng ba to move to the leftwillmake it
eas_erto cutclose to the box
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