American Craftsman 70 CSMT Operating instructions

Brand: American Craftsman

Model: 70 CSMT

Type: Operating instructions

The American Craftsman 70 CSMT is a versatile tool that offers precise cuts in various materials. Its 7-1/4-inch carbide-tipped blade can handle intricate cuts in wood, plastic, and metal. The beveling feature allows for angled cuts up to 45 degrees, making it suitable for crown molding and other detailed projects. The depth adjustment knob ensures accurate and consistent cuts, while the rip fence and miter gauge provide stability and precision when making straight and angled cuts.

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Casement & Awning Windows

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Tools & materials required:

Project Requirements:

• Installation must comply with all applicable building codes.

• This product is designed to be used as a replacement window installed

into an existing “old style” wood window frame.

• Existing window frame, wall and weather-resistant barrier must be

adequate and wall must be structurally sound.

• The replacement window should be approximately 1/4" less in both

width and height than the opening (minimum clear opening of the

existing window frame after removal of sash and components).

If you have questions in regard to project requirements or installation,

call 800-234-4228.

Safety glasses Work gloves Shims Tape measure

Power driver and

bits

Caulking gun and

sealant

Framer’s square Putty knife

Level Drop cloth

(To protect

surrounding area)

Backer rod

(As needed)

Batt insulation

(As needed)

Warnings and Cautions:

Windows and doors can be heavy.

Use safe lifting techniques and a

reasonable number of people with

enough strength to lift, carry and

install window and door products to

avoid injury and/or product damage.

Important safety information. Leave

this information for the building

occupant.

Before, during, and after installation,

place all tools as well as any casing or

window parts on a drop cloth or in a

location that will not pose a hazard to

installers, customers, or property.

Use caution when working at elevated

heights and around unit openings.

Follow manufacturers’ instructions for

ladders and/or scaffolding. Failure to

do so may result in injury or death.

Follow manufacturers’ instructions

for hand or power tools. Always wear

safety glasses. Failure to do so may

result in injury and/or product damage.

Do not overll with low expanding foam

or overpack with backer rod to avoid

bowed jambs.

Do not drill or fasten through sill.

Product and/or property damage will

result.

Do not overdrive screws or nails.

Product damage may result.

Contains small parts. If swallowed

could pose a choking hazard to young

children. Remove and dispose of any

loose or easily removed parts.

Support window in opening while

shimming. Failure to do so may result

in injury and/or product/property

damage.

Read all instructions, warnings and

cautions before starting installation.

Do not leave the window opening

unattended, especially when small

children are present. A fall from the

window opening could cause death or

serious injury.

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Step 1

Inside Outside

Warnings and Cautions:

Acid solutions used for cleaning

masonry or concrete will damage

glass, fasteners, hardware, vinyl and

metal ashing.

Protect unit and follow cleaning

product instructions carefully. If acid

contacts unit, wash all surfaces with

water immediately.

Abrasive cleaners will damage glass

and vinyl surfaces.

Handles may be packaged separately

One hardware bag containing:

Quantity Item

4 #8 x 3" Pan Head Screws

Hardware Included:

NOTE: These instructions show images of a casement window

installation.

Awning Window

Casement Window

Inside Outside

Inspect new window and verify opening.

Inspect for proper size and condition and verify that

all parts are included. Is the existing wall sound?

Head Expander

Optional

Sill Angle

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Step 4

Clean opening of all

debris.

Cover or ll all holes.

Step 3

Check blind stop.

Leave existing blind stop

intact. If any portion

of the blind stop is

damaged, the entire stop

will need to be replaced.

Blind

stop

Sill

Interior

Step 2

Square

Level

Plumb

Correct Size

Inspect to

ensure no visible

water leakage.

Tape

Measure

Putty

Knife

Framer’s

Square

Remove old window

and inspect opening.

After removing old

window sash and

operating hardware,

inspect opening.

Make sure opening is

plumb, level and square.

Measure the opening at

the smallest width and

height, vertically and

horizontally. Remember

to check to make sure

the opening is square

by measuring diagonally.

Measurements must be

within 1/8".

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Step 7

Apply sealant to

bottom of opening.

Apply continuous 3/8"

bead of sealant where

the existing stool

meets the window sill.

Exterior

Step 8

Apply sealant to top

and sides of opening.

Apply continuous 3/8"

bead of sealant to inside

edge of blind stop at top

and both sides.

Interior

Step 5

install supplied sill angle.

If necessary (due to slope of

sill), install supplied sill angle

in groove on bottom of exterior

sill of the window.

If needed, trim edges of sill

angle to t around welded

corners.

Step 6

Check t of window.

Temporarily place window

into opening and check

for t.

Ensure blind stops will

not interfere with window

operation.

Then remove window.

Adjust and trim sill angle

as necessary.

Sill Angle

Caulking Gun

and Sealant

Stool

Window

Sill

Exterior

Interior

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Step 9

If necessary,

install handle.

Step 10

Interior

Step 11

Place new window

into opening, tilting

in from bottom.

If using, push head

expander tight against

upper part of opening.

Make sure both interior

and exterior of head

expander are tight

against upper part of

opening.

Interior

Step 12

Open window and

partially drive 1

screw.

Partially drive 1 screw

through pre-drilled access

hole into top corner of

side jamb.

Use #8 x 3" pan head

screw (included).

Top View

Interior

If necessary, install

optional head

expander on top of

window.

Place insulation between

head expander and

window and push head

expander into place.

Apply 3/8" bead of

sealant across top of

head expander.

Head Expander

#8 x 3" Pan Head

Screw

Batt Insulation

Power

Driver

Interior

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Step 14

Open window and

fasten.

Use #8 x 3" pan head screws

(included).

Drive screws only in jambs

using pre-drilled holes.

Screw through access holes

and snug all screws, including

screw from Step 12.

Step 13

Close window and

shim behind screw

holes so window

is plumb, level and

square.

Interior Interior

Shim

#8 x 3" Pan

Head Screw

Top View

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Step 16

Finish and trim

interior as desired.

If necessary, replace

interior stops or molding

tight against window and

optional head expander.

Step 17

Apply sealant around

perimeter of window

where window frame

meets the blind stops.

Fill all old screw holes.

Be sure all gaps are lled

with sealant. If necessary,

use backer rod.

Exterior

Step 15

Check for proper

operation.

Ensure that window opens

and closes properly

and that lock engages

smoothly.

Adjust and shim as

necessary to ensure

plumb, level and square.

Interior

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American Craftsman 70 CSMT Operating instructions

Brand: American Craftsman

Model: 70 CSMT

Type: Operating instructions

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