Damage Prevention And Information Messages - Craftsman 320.17196 Operator's Manual

Warranty Page 2
Safety Symbols Page 3
Safety Instructions Pages 4-9
Unpacking Pages 9-10
Description Pages 10-11
Operation Pages 12-17
Maintenance Page 17-18
Troubleshooting Page 19
Parts List Pages 20-24
Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers Pages 26
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® TOOL
If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one
year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other
Craftsman Outlet in the United States for free replacement.
This warranty does not include expendable parts, such as blades and
lamps.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this
product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates IL 60179
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WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.
The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful
attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves,
eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes
for proper accident prevention measures.
_L. WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
manual, including all safety alert symbols, such as "DANGER," "WARNING,"
and "CAUTION," before using this Reciprocating Saw. Failure to following all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
SYMBOL MEANNING
_, SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
_, DANGER: Failure to obey this safety warning will result in death or serious
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
_, WARNING: Failure to obey this safety warning can result in death or serious
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
_1, CAUTION: Failure to obey this safety warning may result in death
or serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric, shock and personal injury.
DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES
These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to
equipment or other property damage if not followed. Each message is preceded
by the word "NOTE" as in the example below.
NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions
are not followed.
WEAR YOUR
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The operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and a full-face shield when needed.
We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields,
available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman outlets.
Always use eye protection that is marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1
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