Sears 315.10924 Saw User Manual
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1. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord STORE IDLE TOOLS When not in use tools should be stored in a dry high or locked up place out of the reach of children DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed epe Iw 20 oe Page 2 heavy t usea Yoving doors nask if t from ded to 10t use or best anging anging to see it on ger on ly ex marked ig and jes Do ove cut N OFF motor at your Always roleum Do not jer part operate moving jer con imaged r defec IPPORT ation re don the RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued 31 WARNING ALWAYS RAISE THE LOWER BLADE GUARD WITH JHE HANDLE TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY See Figure 14 Page 10 RSS 32 GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK See Pages 7 and 8 33 BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE THE DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE TIGHT 34 DO NOT USE BLADES WITH INCORRECT SIZE HOLES Never use blade washers or bolts that are d fective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 7 1 4 diameter 35 Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting 36 DRUGS ALCOHOL MEDICATION Do not operate tool while under the influence of dru2. AC A quiassy ajpueH 000 p0866 ZE Zo PH Ued E 2 X 0L 8 Meo SZO 996219 l ee JL PH Ued Z 1 X ZE OL Maas S00 S99Z19 LE aes ee E jedung LOO ZLZLL9 TL fire SR ae i Sh ar Quai u eo LEE SKI Scu SN Uld 1194 GLE LOPLDG Of VOR D nea 8 G 819S peaH J9useM L0O0 02v0868 LL L 20Sc SQ1S 8 S X 02 v i nog abeg VOO t vLZ9 62 o pieng epelg paxiJ c00 626666 Ot ee a L X Oc v LJ yog 96L1118 ELO EEHLZI 92 Vk KKKA SATEET EERE TE Buds UOIS1IO 2 00 S5S51419 6 PET ois se utc ede Ajquassy eseg cOOVZZ666 ZZ piso pH Utd P X OL 84 MODS 110 9962419 8 A ey NE xci GZILPSA1S INN 8ulM 900 0 t129 92 KOTA STT KENT E er Pe Jauieyay Buuds LOO S9v9866 Z p EOS ER 0507 1ewodesJoH 100 6 1 96 sz t Buueag m uoddnsg peng epelg 00 568666 9 ale ia 62922 6 ON 1eD epino eDp3 002 4066 pz EEG eR Aaa N JayseM TO8 hHELEE S SAKSAN KKK TIKAT SAA YOUaIAA L00 v 0296 ez ps TK AR ETS RS IA ajpuids 9 Jeary L0O0 LLZO866 b prrttttttte kentan anenee A 3 eoe L00 886666 ZZ rete PEE Ee EU Buueog e8ue J S00 t0vLZ por sopor ttt ttt ttt 1 1 JeuseM 100 91866 LZ Qon rimas pH Ued 8 S X OZ v 14 M S 00 S02419 565 Rue que RO s e nei eee ter J9USeM Z00 bSETI OZ Ka a eine eae eae a aleld eeg LO0 8E1296 b NYNO NOILdIHOSIA ON Luvd ON NYNO NOILdIHOSIA ON Luvd ON AIN Aa isi SLuVd rt 1n1n1 1 12 1 2 1rr 1 rr n 1 11 1 1 15 sr1 SNOILONYLSNI 9NIU3QHO SLYVd HOS 3
3. Assembie Blade instructions on Page 6 AAWARNING CHECK OPERATION OF LOWER BLADE GUARD BEFORE REUSE TO SEE THAT IT MOVES FREELY AND READILY RETURNS TO ON FAILURE TO DO SO THE DOWN JRE T SIDENT CAUSING COULD RESULT POSSIBLE SERIOU SPRING RETAINER BUMPER NM LL id RETAINING RING a OUTER BLADE D WASHER BLADE GUARD tia SPRING WASHER Page 13 0p260L SL HJAWNN 1300IN MVS YVINOYIO NVWSLIVYO GL ebeg 9101S 8 19H JO 10P10 B01818 1S8J88N INOA ly eiqejieAv JUDUIJJIOSSV ejejduio n 00 086 B82INOS 86 AIO WOlY OIJLlILAV j8e201 peseua2Jnd eg Aew waj eempseH piepueis 8101S jIejaH JO JapIO Dojelen seas jsaseau INOA 198JUON ajua steday sieas saeu INOA Aq pawuojiad aq pinoys 301413s swayskS ay o aBewep 10 uomelsalje JO Ayiyiqissod au pioae O WIBIS S pajyejnsuy ajqnog au jo yed yueyoduy ue syuasaidas uMOYS jquiesse ayl Y JION enuey S 13UMO 09t 4vSZL9 LOK ee ee eee spe M2312G ape L00 666Z19 6h 0 PH Ued 8 2 X 01 88 MIOS 10 996219 LE e0EZE 6 ON 180 poo PH Ued 8 G X 01 84 Maas 600 996 19 9 00 JOGIV 8 G 10 p 1 4 PEI MES dist 8L OO PE So ERE BRAC RS iue eap s doter uUo1AS L00 v66666 GE eRe peut seite Ap cuc KA KTS J USEM LOO Z86666 Zt E KIT MITINIE DN aniod lt Janay pueg LOO LS9EL9 vt posite eoe dose Bunj Guruiejay t08 209814 9H Ls c TTE E vs Ua eda ais ee p109 Z00 86U066 EE i ptt e e ten pieng epe g 1907 L00 6L2866 T p o
4. and how each connection has been made IMPORTANT When the new cord or switch is in stalled identical connections must be made 5 Remove the lead wires from the switch by insert ing a 1 32 diameter pin or nail into each switch lead receptacle and pull the lead wires as shown in Figure 16 This will release the wires Remove the pin or nail with a twisting motion 6 To replace lead wires push each lead wire into its proper receptacle NOTE Be sure to push lead wires into switch as far as possible 7 Locate the switch in the handle and place all wir ing so it cannot be pinched or contact screws when handle cover is replaced 8 Replace handle cover screws and wing nut 9 Tighten screws and wing nut securely GENERAL Only the parts shown on parts list page 15 are in tended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced on ly by a qualified service technician Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt carbon dust etc i HANDLE SCREWS A 1132 DIAMETER NAIL OR PIN WING NUT SCREW When electric tools are used on fiberglass boat sports cars etc it has been found that they are su ject to accelerated wear and possible prematu failure as the fibe
5. can be removed then remove carriage bolt Rotate base assembly until it clears lower blade guard 9 Using a 3 16 flat blade screwdriver or needle nose pliers remove retaining ring from blade guard support ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR EYESHIELDS 6 Remove lower blade guard from your saw and clean Also clean blade guard support area NOTE When cleaning use an air hose clean soft cloth or brush BLADE GUARD SUPPORT N BASE ASSEMBLY CARRIAGE BOLT HOOK ON TORSION SPRING TO REASSEMBLE See Figure 18 1 Check torsion spring and make sure it has not been bent or damaged Replace if necessary 2 Place lower blade guard in normal operating posi tion and secure to blade guard support with retain ing ring NOTE Retaining ring can easily be in stalled by spreading it apart similar to a spring and rolling around the groove on blade guard support See Figure 18 3 Rotate lower blade guard approximately 1 1 2 turns clockwise until tension on torsion spring is tight NOTE The hook on torsion spring must be aligned with tab on spring retainer before tension can be applied to spring See Figure 18 lf lower blade guard does not become tight the hook on tension spring is not engaged with tab on blade guard Do not attempt to use your saw until lower blade guard has the proper amount of tension 4 Reposition base assembly then replace carriage bolt wing nut bumper and screw 5 Reassemble saw blade See To
6. 612547 480 SEARS OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO 315 109240 CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation Carefully 7 1 4 INCH CIRCULAR DOUBLE INSULATED Introduction save rus Operation Maintenance MANUAL FOR Repair Parts FUTURE REFERENCE Designed exclusively for and sold only by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 612547 480 7 87 PIN TEN INU S A FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW If this Craftsman Circular Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year trom the date of purchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair it free of charge If this circular saw is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state DEPT 698 731A SEARS TOWER CHICAGO IL 60684 INTRC DOUBLE INSULATION is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord and grounded supply system Wherever there is electric current in the too there are two complete sets of in SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO DUCTION IMPORTANT Servicing of a tool with double in sulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we
7. 9Vd NOVA 33S sued sedes Bupepso UGUM 10 MYS HV noui INOA Bujp1sBes e2uepuodse1102 jj8 ui jequinN OPON eur uomnuegu S RMIY ujsnou J010u eui 0 peuoee ejejid e uo PUNOJ eg jM J3equinN epo eut 0HzZ60L SIE HAGWNN TICON MVS uvinoulo NVWSLAVYO SEARS OWNERS MANUAL SERVICE MODEL NO 315 109240 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 7 1 4 INCH CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED Now that you have purchased your Circular Saw should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears Roebuck and Co stores Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit The model number of your Circular Saw will be found on the plate attached to the motor housing WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION e PART NUMBER e PART DESCRIPTION e MODEL NUMBER e NAME OF ITEM 315 109240 Circular Saw All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Ser vice Center and most Sears stores If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684
8. BLADE SET TOO DEEP Page 7 OPERATION TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Cont d 3 Make straight cuts Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting This helps prevent twisting the blade in the cut 4 Always use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades 5 To avoid pinching the blade support the work properly before beginning a cut The right and wrong ways to support large pieces of work are shown in figure 6 6 When making a cut use steady even pressure Never force cuts ASSEMBLY Fig 7 7 Do not cut warped or wet lumber 8 Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces of kickback should it occur WHEN USING YOUR SAW ALWAYS STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL DO NOT REMOVE YOUR SAW FROM WORKPIECE WHILE THE BLADE IS MOVING DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT Always keep correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts has one whole tooth projecting below the material to be cut For carbide tipped blades only one half of a tooth More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH 1 UNPLUG YOUR SAW AWARNING FAILURE TO UNPLUG YOUR SAW COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL STARTING CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY 2 Loosen wing nut See Figure 7 3 Hold base flat against the work and raise or lower saw until the required dep
9. Extension Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 50 Ft 16 50 100 Ft 14 AWARNING CHECK EXTENSI BEFORE EACH USE IF DAMAGED MEDIATELY NEVER USE TOOL WIT ED CORD SINCE TOUCHING LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions therefore no further lubrica tion is required Page 4 OPERATION WARNING YOUR SAW SHOULD NEVER BE CONNECTED TO POWER SUPPLY WHEN YOU ARE ASSEMBLING PARTS MAKING ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMBLING OR REMOVING BLADES OR WHEN NOT IN USE UNPLUGGING YOUR SAW WILL PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FEATURES Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cut adjustment mechanisms directed air flow for keeping line of cut clear and blade wrench storage Before attempting to use your saw familiarize yourself with all operating features See Figure 1 and safety reguirements If any parts are missing do not operate your saw until the missing parts are replaced UPPER BLADE GUARD LOWER BLADE AWARNING DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY WITH YOUR SAW T U C THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SECOND IS SUFFICIENT TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY TRIGGER TO MAKE YOU CARELESS REMEMBER SWITCH Your saw is equipped with a lock off switch which reduces the possibility of accidental starting You must depress the button on top of the handle in order to
10. be able to pull the trigger switch The lock resets each time the trigger is released Make sure power supply is 110 120 volts 60 HZ AC only TOP LOCK SWITCH lock off BEVEL CUT ADJUSTMENT wing nut GUARD HANDLE DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT wing nut BLADE WRENCH STORAGE AREA BLADE WRENCH EDGE GUIDE RIP GUIDE ASSEMBLY Fig 1 Page 5 OPERATION TO ASSEMBLE BLADE BLADE WRENCH LOWER BLADE 1 UNPLUG YOUR SAW STORAGE GUARD HANDLE ARI 3 UNPLUG YOUR SAW SPINDLE D RESULT IN ACCID TAL STARTING USING SERIOUS INJURY 2 Remove blade wrench from storage area See Figure 2 OUTER BLADE 3 Position your saw on end of motor housing and D WASHER remove blade screw NOTE Turn blade screw counterclockwise to remove SPRING WASHER 4 Remove spring washer and D washer J WARNING IF INNER BLADE WASHER IS LS D MUST Be WHEN ASSEMBL IT Bt ADE A BLADE SCREW FORE PLACING 5 Fit saw blade inside blade mn and onto spindle NOTE The saw teeth point upward at the front of OMON SANON eae Saw 6 Replace D washer and spring washer NOTE Cupped side of spring washer goes against outer blade D washer See Figure 2 CUPPED SIDE AGAINST OUTER BLADE D WASHER 7 Replace blade screw and tighten until spring washer is flattened NOTE Turn blade screw Fig 2 clockwise to tighten 8 Return blade wrench to storage area NOTE Always place angl
11. de does not touch the work See Figure 14 Push the lock off button down and squeeze the switch trigger ALWAYS LET THE BLADE REACH FULL SPEED THEN SLOWLY LOWER BLADE INTO THE WORK UNTIL BASE IS FLAT AGAINST WORK TOP VIEW OF SAW FRONT OF SAW M Qo7 Ka DTI NOTCH IN SAW BASE GUIDELINE ALIGN OUTER EDGE OF NOTCH IN SAW BASE WITH LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING CROSS CUTS OR RIP CUTS Fig 12 TOP VIEW OE GA RIP GUIDE PLACE RIP GUIDE THRU LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE Page 10 OPERATION TO POCKET CUT Cont d After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop DO NOT D pP N 1 REMOVE YOUR SAW FROM WORKPIECE WHILE ii EXPOSED COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS IN THE BLADE IS MOVING _JURY c Corners may then be cleaned out with a hand saw or sabre saw TO BEVEL CUT The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any TOP VIEW desired setting between zero and 45 degrees There AW is a notch in the saw base to help you line up the OFS blade with the line of cut See Figure 15 Align your line of cut with the inner edge of the notch in the saw MOTOR base when making full 45 degree bevel cuts Since HOUSING the thickness of blades vary and different angles re quire different settings always make a trial cut in BEVEL SCALE scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideli
12. ed portion of blade wrench up as shown in figure 2 TOP LOCK SWITCH lock off LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE TO REMOVE BLADE 1 UNPLUG YOUR SAW AWARNING FAILURE TO UNPLUG YOUR SAW U IN ACCIDEN AL STARTING SING SERIOUS INJURY 2 Remove blade wrench from storage area See Figure 2 3 Piace your saw on a piece of scrap wood as shown in figure 3 with the blade teeth embedded in the wood 4 Turn blade screw counterclockwise and remove 5 Remove spring washer D washer and blade BLADE SCREW Before replacing blade wipe a drop of oil onto washers where they contact blade 6 Return blade wrench to storage area NOTE Always place angled portion of blade wrench up as shown in figure 2 Page 6 OPERATION BLADE GUARD SYSTEM The lower blade guard attached to your circular saw is there for your protection and safety It should never be altered for any reason If it becomes damag ed do not operate your saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced Always leave guard in operating position when using your saw rey leis When sawing through work lower blade guard does not cover blade on underside of work See Figure 4 Since blade is exposed on underside of work keep hands and fingers away from cutting area Any part of your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly Guard should be checked for correct
13. es vary always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much if any the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut NOTE The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guideline RIP GUIDE Use a rip guide when making rip cuts up to five inches wide It helps prevent the blade from twisting in a cut The blade twisting in a cut causes kickback If needed Rip Guide Cat No 9 27679 is available at your Sears Catalog Order or Retail Store TO ASSEMBLE RIP GUIDE 1 UNPLUG YOUR SAW LD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL SING SERIOUS INJURY 2 Place rip guide through holes in saw base as shown in figure 13 3 Adjust rip guide to the length needed for the cut 4 Tighten screw securely When using a rip guide hold the face of the rip guide firmly against the edge of work This makes for a true cut without pinching the blade The guiding edge of work must be straight for your cut to be straight Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut BU L RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTRO YOUR SAW POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOL With the bevel setting adjusted to zero swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle NINAS ART Gis 3 Kia BLADE GUARD WITH THE HANDLE TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY __ While holding lower blade guard by the handle firm ly rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the base raised so the bla
14. gs alcohol or any medication 37 WEAR HEARING PROTECTION DURING EXTENDED PERIODS OF OPERATION 38 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct third party users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also The operation of any Circular Saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before commencing power tool opera tion We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over spectacles or standard safety glasses available at Sears Catalog Order or Retail Stores EXTENSION CORD The use of any Extension Cord will cause some loss of power To keep the loss to a minimum and to pre vent tool overheating follow the recommended cord sizes on the chart at the right Extension cords suitable for use with your circular saw are available at your nearest Sears Catalog Order or Retail Store SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean sharp and properly set Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and in crease the danger of kickback Keep extra blades on hand so that sharp blades are always available Gum and wood pitch hardened on blade will slow it down Use gum and pitch remover Cat No 9 49191 hot water or kerosene to remove these accumula tions DO NOT USE GASOLINE AREA COULD E EL RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY
15. it replaced before using your saw again Hold your saw firmly with both hands See Figure 10 Push the lock off button down and squeeze the switch trigger NOTE The lock off button is located on top of the handle ALWAYS LET THE BLADE REACH FULL SPEED THEN GUIDE YOUR SAW IN TO THE WORK WARNING THE BLADE COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE WORK BEFORE IT REACHES FULL SPEED COULD CAUSE YOUR SAW TO KICKBACK TOWARDS YOU RESULTING IN When making a cut use steady even pressure Forc ing causes rough cuts could shorten the life of your saw and could cause kickback REMEMBER When sawing through work the lower blade guard does not cover the blade exposing it on the under side of work Keep your hands and fingers away from cutting area Any part of your body coming in con tact with the moving blade will result in serious injury wa After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop DO NOT REMOVE YOUR SAW FROM WORKPIECE WHILE THE BLADE IS MOVING Wer NUdtel When lifting your saw from the work the blade is exposed on the underside of your saw until the lower blade guard closes Make sure lower blade guard is closed before setting your saw down on work surface Page 9 OPERATION TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT When making a cross cut or rip cut align your line of cut with the outer edge of the notch in the saw base as shown in figure 12 Since the thickness of blad
16. ne on the board to WING NUT be cut ZIN When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with NN both hands as shown in Figure 16 Rest the front edge of the base on the work Push in the lock off button and squeeze the switch trigger ALWAYS LET N NOTCI IN THE BLADE REACH FULL SPEED THEN GUIDE N SAW BASE YOUR SAW INTO THE WORK GUIDELINE ALIGN INNER EDGE OF NOTCH IN SAW BASE WITH LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN USE SAW TO KICKBACK WHEN MAKING 45 BEVEL CUTS SPE TOWARD YOU RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY Fig 15 After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop DO NOT REMOVE YOUR SAW FROM WORKPIECE WHILE THE BLADE IS MOVING TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING 1 UNPLUG YOUR SAW 2 n wing nut See Figure 15 3 Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach the desired angle setting on bevel scale See LOWER BLADE Figure 15 4 Tighten wing nut securely GUARD AWARNING ATTEMPTING BEVEL CUT WITHOUT WING NUT SECURELY TIGHTENED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY Page 11 MAINTENANCE WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS POWER CORD OR SWITCH REPLACEMENT 1 UNPLUG YOUR SAW 4 WARNING FAILURE TO UNPLUG YOUR SAW COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL STARTING OR SHOCK CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 2 Remove screws and wing nut securing handle cover See Figure 17 3 Carefully lift handle cover away from tool 4 Note the locations of all lead wiring inside the handle
17. operation before each use NOTE The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily retums to the down posi tion If you drop your saw check the lower blade guard for damage to all depth settings before reuse KICKBACK THE BEST GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK IS TO AVOID DANGEROUS PRACTICES Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you PAPIN odak RELEASE SWITCH IMMEDIATELY IF BLADE BINDS OR SAW STALLS See Figure 5 Kickback could cause you to lose control of your saw Loss of con trol can lead to serious injury KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY 1 Incorrect blade depth setting See Figure 5 Sawing into knots or nails in work Twisting blade while making a cut Aa C N Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improper ly set blade Incorrectly supporting work See Figure 6 Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Oo J CO Cn Too misuse or incorrect operating procedures TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK 1 Always keep the correct blade depth setting the correct blade depth setting for all cuts has one whole tooth projected below the material to be cut For carbide tipped blades only one half of a tooth See Figure 4 2 Inspect the work for knots or nails before begin ning a cut Never saw into a knot or nail LOWER BLADE GUARD IS IN UP POSITION WHEN MAKING CUT BLADE EXPOSED ONE WHOLE Fig 4 TOOTH ON UNDERSIDE OF WORK
18. rglass chips and grindings ai highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutato etc Consequently it is not recommended that th tool be used for extended work on any fiberglas material During any use on fiberglass it is extreme important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blov ing with an air jet ALWAYS WEAR SAFET GLASSES DUST MASK OR EYESHIELDS BEFOR BEGINNING POWER TOOL OPERATION OR BLOV ING DUST THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME THIS MANUA WAS PRINTED k 9 2595 7 4 Saw Blade 9 32303 7 4 Saw Blade 9 32664 vai vikan 9 un 7V4 Saw Blade 9 32423 74 Saw Blade 9 32444 am Z 7 4 Saw Blade 9 32494 7 4 Saw Blade 9 32526 Rip Guide 9 27679 7 4 Saw Blade 9 32564 7 Saw Blade 9 32518 50 14 A W G Ext Cord 9 5821 100 14 A W G Ext Cord 9 83508 7 Saw Blade 9 32489 Ne Ye B The use of attachments or accessories not listed above might be hazardous Page 12 MAINTENANCE Cont d TO CLEAN SAWDUST FROM LOWER BLADE GUARD Periodically sawdust will accumulate behind the lower blade guard causing it to be clogged This clogging could prevent guard from moving freely and readily returning to the down position after use TO UNPLUG YOUR SAW CCIDENTAL STARTING U A Remove Blade instructions on page 6 Also remove inner blade washer 3 Remove pan head screw and bumper See Figure 18 4 Remove wing nut lower depth of cut on base assembly until carriage bolt
19. suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair sulation to protect the user All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor com ponents with protecting insulation Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 44 WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THOROUGHLY AND UNDERSTAND COMPLETELY ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY RULES ETC CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN ACCIDENTS INVOLVING FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR SERIOUS PER SONAL INJURY SAVE OWNERS MANUAL AND REVIEW FREQUENTLY FOR CONTINUING SAFE OPERA TION AND INSTRUCTING POSSIBLE THIRD PARTY USER READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owners manual carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool 2 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example Pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures 3 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order Never wedge or tie lower blade guard open Check operation of lower blade guard before each use Do not use if lower blade guard does not close briskly over saw blade WARNING IF SAW IS DROPPED LOWER BLADE GUARD MAY BE BENT RESTRICTING FULL RETURN If lower blade guard becomes bent or damaged replace it before reuse KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents
20. th is reached 4 Tighten wing nut securely STARTING A CUT KNOW THE RIGHT WAY TO USE YOUR SAW See Figure 8 NEVER USE YOUR SAW AS SHOWN IN FIG 9 NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND ON THE WORKPIECE BEHIND YOUR SAW WHILE MAKING A CUT Page 8 STARTING A CUT Cont d AAWARNING TO MAKE SAWING EASIER AND SAFER ALWAYS MAINTAIN PROPER CONTROL OF YOUR SAW LOSS OF CONTROL OF YOUR SAW COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY D TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL 1 Always support your work near the cut 2 Support your work so the cut will be on your right 3 Clamp your work so it will not move during the cut Place your work with its good side down NOTE The good side is the side on which appearance is impor tant Before beginning a cut draw a guide line along the desired line of cut Then place front edge of base on that part of your work that is solidly supported See Figure 10 NEVER PLACE YOUR SAW ON THAT PART OF THE WORK THAT WILL FALL OFF WHEN THE CUT IS MADE See Figure 11 Keep the cord away from cutting area ALWAYS place the cord to prevent it from hanging up on the work while making a cut Tey XIela B f the cord hangs up on the work during a cut release the switch trigger immediately Unplug your saw and reposition the cord to prevent it from hanging up again MONAR Using your saw with a damaged cord could result in serious injury or death If the cord has been damaged have
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