Craftsman 320.27311 Operations Instructions

15 Amp7 /4=Jn,Circularwith Laser Trac T"Model No.320.27311irk, CAUTION Read, understand and fellowall Safety Rules and Operating instructionsin

SAFETYRULESFORCIRCULARSAWSconL12, NEVER use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers andbolts were specially designed for your s

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION cont.6 INSPECT the tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired at yournearest Sears Service Center o

Non-ThroughCutsAnycuttingoperationwherethebladedoesnotextendcompletelythroughthethicknessoftheworkpiece,likeadadocut,LeadingEndTheendoftheworkpiecepus

PARTS LISTFig.1. Saw2. Blade(InstaLledat factory)3oEdge Guide 1[/(stored in case) /114_Blade Wrench I_ I(stored in case) _lU5. Laser enhancingsafety g

This Circular Saw has the following features (conL):tl. Top mounted blade spindle lock for easy blade changes12, Includes edge guide to help produce a

RatingNo-load SpeedBlade DiameterBlade Arbor23/s-in. (60.38mm)Cutting Depth at 90°Cutting Depth at 45 ° t Wl_-in. (46ram)Maximum Bevel Angle 56oInput

KICKBACK,,.WHAT CAUSES IT AND WAYS TO HELP PREVENT IT (Fig. 4)The Causes of Kickback\Correct Blade DepthBladeis Set TooDeepFig,, 4 _ KICKBACK1, Kickba

Ways to Help Prevent Kickback_ ALWAYS release trigger switch immediately if the blade bindsor the saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control

MAKING DEPTH-OF-CUT ADJUSTMENTS (Fig. 7)ALWAYS use the correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for al! cutsshould not be more than

USING THE LASER TRAC TM LASER LIGHT FEATURE (Fig° 8)/_ WARNING: LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATIONo Avoid Direct Eye Exposure.DO NOT stare into beam. Only t

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STARTING A CUT (Fig. 10)Z_ WARNING: ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely° ALWAYSmaintain proper control of saw, Failure to clamp and support wo

TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL cont.:10. Squeeze the trigger switch to start the saw. ALWAYS let the blade reach full speedbefore you begin the cut into the

INTEGRATED CROSSCUT RULERMarked on the base across the front (see Fig, 12a) is a handy ruler for measuringrepetitive cuts., It is marked 1-inch to the

INSTALLINGAND USINGTHE EDGE GUIDE conto6 Ptace the edge guide firmlyagainst the edge of the workpiece(See Fig, t4a) Doing this willgive you a true cut

MAKING BEVEL CUTS (Figs. 16 and 16a)Fig. 16a_Line of Cut45 ° IndicatorFig. 16/_ WARNING: ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely. ALWAYSmaintain p

MAKING POCKET CUTS (Fig. 17),_ WARNING: WARNING: ALWAYS adjust bevel setting to zero before making apocket cut, Attempting a pocket cut at any other s

POSITIVE i)_'BEVEL STOP'four saw has a positive 0° bevel stop and it was adjusted at the factory to assure0° angle of the saw blade for 90°

WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs - with the exceptionof the externally accessible brushes _ should be performed by a qualified s

CHANGING THE BLADE (Figs. 19 and 19a)z_ WARNING: BE SURE to wear protective work gloves while handling a sawblade.The blade can injure unprotected han

CHANGING THE BLADE cont. (Figs. 19 and 19a)6.. Raise lower blade guard using the blade guard lever and hold it in the raisedposition for the next step

Thepurposeofsafetysymbolsistoattractyourattentiontopossibledangers,Thesafetysymbols,andtheexplanationswiththem,deserveyourcarefulattentionandunderstan

tf the blade does not follow a straight line:• Teeth are dull. This is caused by hitting a hard object such as a nail, dullingteeth on one side.. The

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71/4-in.CIRCULARSAW - MODEL NUMBER 320.27311The Model Numberwill be found on the NameplateAlways mentionthe Model Number inair correspondenceregarding

71/4-in.CIRCULARSAW - MODEL NUMBER 320.27311The Model Numberwill be found on the NameplaterAlways mentionthe Model Numberin atl correspondence regardi

7114-in.CIRCULARSAW- MODEL NUMBER 320.27311The Model Numberwill be found on the Nameplate_AIways mentionthe Model Number in all correspondence regardi

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z_WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in thismanual before using this circular saw° Failure to follow all instructions mayresult

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS FOR LASERS cont.6 DO NOT use on surfaces such as sheet steel that have a shiny, reflective surfaceThe shiny surface could reflect th

PERSONAL SAFETY cont.5 AVOID accidental starting Be sure switch is in "OFF" position beforeplugging in, DO NOT carry tools with your finger

ELECTRICAL SAFETY[ _WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug wheninstalling or removing the plug from the outlet.i, Double insula

EXTENSION CORDSUse a proper extension cord. ONLY use cords listed by Underwrilers Laboratories(UL). Other extension cords can cause a drop in line vol

SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS_Keep hands away from cutting area and blade,, Keep yoursecond hand On the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both ha