Cutting Outlet Openings In Drywall - Craftsman 183.172540 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 wail 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 protection when
operating this tool.
1. Before installing drywall, p ush the electrical 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 de.vail sheet over the electrical
box, mark the sheet as close as possible to the
centre of the box opening. Mark should be on the
side of the drywalI facing you.
3. When fastening the drywall in place, do not place
nails or screws closer than 12" from the box. This wilt
prevent the drywall from becoming deformed under
pressure.
4.
Install cutting bit and fi'eahand cutting guide as
outlined on Pages 11 & 12 of this owner's manual.
Adjust depth of cut so the bit will protrude 1/a" beyond
the thickness of the drywall
Hold the toolfirmlywith both handsand turn it ON.
Plunge the bit through the drywallat the mark
indicating the centre of the box.See Fig. 8 for cutting
pattem.
Fig. 8
cUTrlNG OUTLET OPENINGS IN DRYWALL- cont'd
6. Move the bit slowly to the dghtuntilyou feel end
hear the bit contactingthe insideof the box.
7. Pull the bit out far enough to slip it over the edge of
the box. Once the bit is outside the box, push it back
to full depth beside the outside edge of the box.
8.
Move the tool upward while applying slight pressure
toward the centre of the box. When you feel the bit
reach the top dght hand comer of the box. move the
tool to the left while applying slight pressure
downward toward the centre of the box.
g. Continue moving the tool around the box in a counter
clockwise direction while maintaining slight pressure
toward the centre of the box. When the box cut-out is
complete, turn the tool OFF and remove it from the
cut-out.
10. Completed electrical box cut-out will be accurately
and neatly cut (see Fig. 9).
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Fig. 9
NOTE: Always move the cutting bit in a counter-
clockwise di_ction around the outlet box. The natural
tendency of the cutting bit to move to the left will make it
easier to cut close to the box,
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