Craftsman 320.18780 Operator's Manual

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Protect your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing° protectionduringuse. Under some conditions noise from this product may contribute tohearing l

Dado;Cd_ - ,;A non-through cut that produces a square-sided notch or trough in thew0rkpiece (requiresa special blbde): -' '- " _ -,cham

_IL WARNING: Your saw should neverbe €onne_,ted to_the power.source whenyou are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades,cl

KNOW; _OUR GIRC ,IJLAR SAW (Fig. 2)Fig. 2• Trigger SwitchRear HandleLJpperBlade GuardLower BladeGuard LeVerL-Blade "LowerBlade Guard_- o. oSpin_d

_ThisCircular Saw_a_ith_fol!owing_-'featu res: _i:_;'_12'/_mp,;5500 RPM (n0-1oad sPeed) mo;(or provides power and i_O_Clu_i_6-r_fast, s

_k WARNING:oA 7-1/4-inch blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw.A blade largerthan 7-1/4 inches will come in contact with the blade guards.Ne

K!CK_-BACK_,WHAT CAUSESIT AND WAYS TO, HELP PREV_NT IT (Fig.4) :Fig. 4Correct Blade Depthblade does not extend morethan 1/4 in;'below workpiece3.

Ways to Help Prevent Kickback ,DANGER: Always immediately release the trigger switch if the blade bindsor the saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to

LOCK-OFF BUTTON (Fig. 7)The lock-off button reduces thepossibility of accidentally startingthe saw. The lock-off button islocated on the handle above

TO SET THE BLADE DEPTH (Fig. 8a)1. Unplug the saw._, WARNING: Always•un_plug saw before making anyadjustments. Failure to unplugthe saw could result i

WarrantySafety SymbolsSafety InstructionsGlossary of TermsUnpackingDescription... _ °--.. r_'"_OperationMaintenanceTroubleshootingAccessori

...Before starting a cut, draw a guideline along the des_ed line of cut, thenplace the front edge of the saw base on that part of the workpiece that i

MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP CUTS (Fig:. 11 and _11a)_1_ WARNING: Always securelyclamp and supportthe workpiece.Always maintair_ proper controlof the saw

USING A STRAIGHT EDGE =(Fig. 12)-_WARNING: Always securelyclamp and support the workpiece.Always maintain proper control ofsaw. Failure to clamp and s

MAKING BEVEL CUTS (Fig. 14 and 14a!- _ WARNING: Always securelyclamp and support the w0rkpiece.Always maintain proper controlof the saw. Failure to cl

MAKING POCKET CUTS (Fig. 15)WARNING: Always adjust thebevel setting to zero before makinga pocket cut. Attempting a pocketcut at any other setting can

WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performedby a qualified service technician at a Sears Service Center. _: ;_l, WARNING

_HANGING THE BLADE (Figs. 16, 16a);wARNING: Be sure to wearprotective work gloves whilehandling a saw blade. The bladecan injure unprotected hands.1.

11. Replace:the "13" washer:12. Firmly hold down splhdle-lock button as _iou replace the spindle-clamping-screw, and hand tighten it in a cl

WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories Ihat are notrecommended for this tool might be dangerous and could result in serious injury.Searsand ot

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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 care

7 1/4-in. CIRCULAR SAW MODEL NUMBER 320.18780Always mention the Model Number when ordering parts for this tool234562740247002 Stator5610012000 Tapping

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGSWARNING: Be sure to read and understand all instructions in this manualbefore using the circular saw. Failure to fol

{,"0DO not overreach. KeeP proper footing and balance at all times. Properfooting and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected si

ELECTRICAL SAFETYDouble insulated tools are equipped with apolarized plug (one blade is wider than theother). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet

• - Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle,- outlet, etc.), besure that the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the na

• Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from theblade beneath the workpiece._1_ DANGER: When saw!ng through a workpiece, the

• r Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The bladewashers and bolts were specially designed for your saw for optimumperformance and