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* ASSEMBLY _IL WARNING: To reduce the risk of * OPERATION o MAINTENANCE injury, the user must read and understand the Operator's Manual o TROUBLESHOOTING before using this product. . ESPANOL Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.craftsman.com...
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Sears Repair Parts Phone Number Back Cover SAFTY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A_, DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
SAVE THESE 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. A_, WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions.
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.
Use clamps or another practical way secure and support the work piece 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 Fig.
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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 recommended can result in serious personal injury.
LED WORKLIGHT (Fig. 4) INSTALLING/REMOVING BLADE (Fig. 2) Fig. 4 Your reciprocating saw has Unplug the saw. Fig. 2 Blade clamp a built-in LED worklight Rotate the blade clamp Blade illuminate the cutting area. counterclockwise and hold to open. To activate the LED worklight, plug in your reciprocating Insert saw blade until it is and depress the trigger switch.
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METAL CUTTING (Fig. 8) PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD (Fig. 7) 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 saw.
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WARNING: Water must never come into the tool. LUBRICATION A_, WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician at a Sears Service Center. All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant...
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4.0 A RECIPROCATING SAW 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 and clear vents. Number when ordering parts for this tool. are free from dust and Do not cover vents with obstacles,...
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5700003000 Ball Bearing 4.0 A RECIPROCATING SAW 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 4930423000 Terminal 3125578000 Guide Bush 2740287000 Stator...
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