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Warranty Page 2
Safety Symbols Page 3-4
General Safety Instructions Page 5-8
Description Page 9-10
Assembly Page 10
Operation Page 10-15
Maintenance Page 16-17
Troubleshooting Page 18
Exploded View and Parts List Page 19-20
Sears Repair Parts Phone Number Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted
against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase,
defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the
web site: www.craftsman.com
This warranty does not cover the blade, which is an expendable part
that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing
commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
INTRODUCTION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSZ
This reciprocating saw has many features for making its use more pleasant and
enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority
in the design of this product, making it easy to maintain and operate.
,_ 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.
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 warning they give are no substitutes
for proper accident prevention measures.
_, 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 follow all
instructions listed in this manual may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
_, SAFTY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs
A_, DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
_, CAUTION: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of import information and/or instructions that could lead to
equipment or other property damage if they are 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.
_1, WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
at a Sears Parts & Repair Service Center.
WARNING: The operation of any power tools 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 shield 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.
Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1
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