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1. the arm to the positive stops at 0 45 left and 45 BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY Protective unit over right and to lock the arm in place Located on top of the blade with a riving knife anti kickback pawls an arm at front See Figures 8A and 8B upper blade guard a lower outer blade guard and a BEVEL INDEX KNOB Controls the blade angle lower inner blade guard Always keep each item in between positive stops at 0 45 and 90 Located place unless specifically instructed to move it See behind the handle See Figure 8B Figures 8A and 8D BEVEL INDEX SCALE Shows the blade angle for BLADE GUARD CLAMP SCREW Secures the bevel cuts and is located behind the handle See blade guard to the motor Located between the blade Figure 8B and the motor See Figure 8D MITER SCALE YOKE PIVOT LATCH ARM LOCK KNOB Rip YOKE SCALE S Q 0 i COLUMN TUBE 0 Q 3 a BEVEL b YOKE INDEX KNOB LOCK HANDLE dle G z o i BEVEL INDEX SCALE o COLUMN SUPPORT gt o o BEVEL o LOCK LEVER MOTOR li _A Fig 8B 17 ERAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 FEATURES CARRIAGE Slides along track under arm and supports yoke Contained in two carriage covers one on each side of the arm See Figure 8C CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB Controls whether the carriage is locked or can travel Located on the left side of the arm on the carriage cover See Figure 8C COLUMN Upright housing at the back of the saw consisting of a column support and a column t
2. Nhal sd lock handle a es li um REFN Yok To N Re RIVING KNIFE 7H A gt O KNOB j l RIVING KNIFE SLOTTED NUT UL LOWER OUTER i D BLADE GUARD RIVING KNIFE TOO FAR RIGHT OF FENCE AND BLADE RIVING KNIFE q BLADE GUARD RIVING KNIFE ON TOP OF FENCE TOO FAR LEFT OF BLADE Fig 26B ANTI KICK PAWLS ANTI KICK PAWLS FRONT TABLE i FENCE CORRECT ALIGNMENT OF THE RIVING KNIFE AND ANTI KICK PAWLS Fig 26C CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING RIP SCALE INDICATORS See Figure 27 The rip scale indicators on the arm show the distance between the blade and the rip fence with the fence in the front and rear positions The upper scale is used when the fence is positioned directly behind the front table The lower scale is used when the fence is at the extreme rear directly in front of the column The In Rip Indicator is on the right side of the arm The Out Rip Indicator is on the left side of the arm E Remove the following from a small hardware bag 2 rip scale indicators 4 screws 2 speed nuts E On the left of the radial arm saw remove the carriage lock knob and spring E Remove the two carriage cover screws and the carriage cover E Insert a speed nut inside the carriage cover with the flat side up Place the scale indicator on top of the carriage cover and attach with two screws Se curely tighten screws E Replace the carriage cover and tighten the car
3. 14 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ASSEMBLY SETTING THE ARM LOCK KNOB See Figure 15 lt may be possible to move the arm when locked if the arm lock knob is too loose If the arm does not move freely when unlocked the arm lock knob may be too tight Use this procedure to check and set the arm lock knob by turning the arm lock wheel under the carriage arm E To release the arm lock knob located on top of the arm at the front pull the arm lock knob forward until the spring is compressed While holding the arm lock knob forward swing the arm 30 to the left or the right referring to the miter scale on top of the column Lock the arm in place by pushing the arm lock knob back until it pops in the locked position Apply a reasonable amount of pressure on the arm The arm can be forced but if it moves easily it needs adjustment Locate the arm lock wheel Release the arm lock knob and turn the lock wheel clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen Repeat above steps until the arm movement is minimized when locked ARM LOCK KNOB ARM TURN COUNTERCLOCK WISE TO LOOSEN CARRIAGE TURN CLOCKWISE STOP SCREW ARM TO TIGHTEN LOCK WHEEL Fig 15 SETTING THE YOKE CLAMP See Figures 16A and 16B The yoke clamp keeps the yoke from rotating on the carriage when you want the saw blade to be station ary Use this procedure to check and set the yoke clamp M Release the yoke lock handle
4. ASSEMBLY TIGHTENING THE ARM AND COLUMN See Figure 18 There should be no play vertical or horizontal in the arm relative to the column If you can move the arm up down or sideways when the arm lock knob is unlocked use the following steps to tighten the arm Note The arm should pivot only when the arm lock knob is unlocked and pulled forward to com press the spring E Using a phillips screwdriver remove the rear cover screws 2 and rear cover from the back of the arm This uncovers the bolts on the column E Tighten the top two bolts evenly until the arm is firm and there is no vertical or horizontal movement E Also check the two bottom hex nuts It is not necessary to tighten them as tight as the upper bolts However they should be tightened even and snug E Replace the rear cover and rear cover screws E Tighten screws securely REAR COVER SCREWS UT HEX NUT 2 Fig 18 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ADJUSTING THE COLUMN TUBE See Figures 19A 19D The purpose of this procedure is to check whether the inner column tube is snug in the housing and to remove any looseness Looseness could result in a poor cut or difficulty in elevating the carriage The column tube is the upper portion of the column and extends from the column support Note It is critical to remove all looseness with this procedure If this procedure is not done cor rectly following adju
5. E When the end of the workpiece is still several inches from the blade pick up the cutting aid you selected earlier Push the wood with the pushstick or pushblock rather than your hand WARNING Use a pushstick as the end of the workpiece nears the blade to reduce the risk of injury E Push the wood completely through the blade to the outfeed past the pawls E When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key SWITCH PAWLS CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 OPERATION MAKING OTHER CUTS A WARNING Make sure the blade guard is See Figures 47 and 48 lowered and is working properly to prevent Variations from the basic cuts include cutting long possible injury workpieces and non through cuts When making one of the following cuts follow the instructions that apply for the basic cut depending on the position shape and size of the wood Do not attempt these cuts until you are skilled with the basic A WARNING Never put your hands within 3 in of the blade when it is on E Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw with the switch on the outs arm Let the blade build up to full speed before it CUTTING LONG WORKPIECES contacts the wood See Figure 47 E When the work is completed press the switch off E Place a support the same height as the saw table and remove the key nearby for the cut work SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES CRAF
6. familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements of your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw Shown on following pages CONTROL YOKE CUT HOUSING ARM LOCK KNOB CARRIAGE AND COVER ARM SWITCH AND KEY 2 S BLADE AND COLUMN BLADE GUARD ELEVATING HANDWHEEL CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 Fig 8A FEATURES FEATURES LIST BEVEL LOCK LEVER Sets and locks blade angle It See Figures 8A 8D is located below the handle See Figure 8B ADJUSTABLE TABLES A narrow spacer table and BLADE For maximum performance use the Crafts wider rear table that can be repositioned or even man 40 tooth 10 in carbide tipped blade provided replaced with different tables See Figure 8C with your saw It is a high quality combination blade ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS Toothed pawls that snag suitable for ripping and crosscut operations Blades the work in case of kickback during rip cuts When recommended for other operations are listed in the the blade is parallel to the arm the pawls are in front Accessory section of this manual The blade is of the blade Keep the pawls in place to reduce risk powered by the main motor and turned off by the of injury See Figure 8D switch See Figure 8D ARM The assembly extending from the column 5 which supports the yoke the motor and the blade A dis pola See Figure 8A saw Check with your nearest Sears retail store ARM LOCK KNOB Controls arm angle Use to set
7. release the yoke lock handle right side under yoke Position the yoke correctly with the yoke pivot latch E ifthe arm is too low or too high first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table E If the arm is angled release the arm lock knob on top of the arm position it straight ahead and lock the arm lock knob E Put the fence in the front position next to the front table and tighten the table clamps E Check that the control cut device is set for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are E Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade through the workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut Keep your hand on the handle even after the cut has been made and the saw turned off until the blade stops rotating E After completing the cut move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the arm Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the yoke move back behind the fence Do not release the handle until the blade stops rotating ARM LOCK HANDLE CARRIAGE a LOCK KNOB HANDLE BEVEL TABLE CLAMPS LOCK LEVER RIVING KNIFE ie i y x gt CROSS CUT J gt 5 EYL FENCE ELEVATING HANDWHEEL o SS edk CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 44 Fig 41 OPERATION MAKING A MITER CUT a See Figure 42 In a miter cut the blade is vertic
8. 7 Yoke is loose on carriage 7 See Setting the Yoke Clamp procedure in Assembly section 8 Arm is out of alignment 8 See Aligning Arm for Cross Cuts in Adjustments section 9 Work is being fed too fast 9 Feed work into blade slower Bevel cuts are not true 1 Bevel lock lever is loose 1 See Setting the Bevel Lock Lever in Assembly section 2 Blade is not perpendicular to 2 See Aligning the Blade to the table top Table in Adjustments section 3 Column tube is too loose in the 3 See Adjusting the Column column support Tube in Assembly section 4 Table top is not parallel to the 4 See Leveling Table Supports arm and Leveling the Front Table in the Assembly section 5 Yoke is loose on carriage 5 See Setting the Yoke Clamp procedure in Assembly section 6 Arm is out of alignment 6 See Aligning Arm for Cross Cuts in Adjustments section 55 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Miter or cross cuts are not true 1 Scale pointer is not correct 1 Reset the pointer at the top rear of arm 2 Column is out of alignment 2 See Adjusting the Column Tube in Assembly section 3 Carriage is misaligned 3 See Setting the Arm Lock Wheel in the Assembly section 4 Yoke is loose on carriage 4 See Setting the Yoke Clamp procedure in Assembly section 5 Arm is out of alignment 5 See Aligning Arm for Cross Cuts in Adjustments section 6 Sawdust has collect
9. Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 65 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE E 66 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PART NUMBER 622210 043 976323 001 976326 002 980613 001 611114 002 706382 834 980455 001 641180 005 976321 001 976804 001 976314 001 976312 001 976313 001 976310 001 976311 001 976315 001 976316 001 STD541110 976329 001 976827 001 976330 001 931055 006 606066 011 641180 006 STD551025 976319 001 976320 001 976322 001 ODO ON DAR WN gt PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E DESCRIPTION Support Bracket Screw 10 32 x 1 2 in Flat Head T C Washer aa Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 in Self Tapping Hex Washer Hd 6 Push Nut 3 8712 iii tee ates 2 Clevis a a E ni Si Sei a A Armi LOCK PAW aiscesc cvshseevedereeude dood santescneetenevensqpensteeberpe te etcetera TENSION IS PANA cercada deca satel Pesta teal dee Ed Pin HOUSING coda rd A A Bes cere lites eat fe dad get ete gated eee In
10. Each cutting path requires its own kerf Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back A WARNING Make sure the blade guard is E if there is no kerf cut one approximately 1 16 in lowered and is working properly to prevent deep Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with possible injury Always raise the clear plastic the switch on the arm Squeeze the switch trigger guard before changing the bevel or lowering the on the handle and pull the blade forward across the blade to avoid damage to the guard table to make the kerf i M Release the switch trigger and let the carriage A WARNING Keep one hand on the handle until return to the back Turn the saw off with the switch the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops injury rotating Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf E Position the workpiece against the fence Place the pawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence whichever is higher by at least 1 4 inch E Grasp the handle with one hand With the other Refer to the chart on the label and adjust y panning Refer t6 theschart onthe label and adjus turn the saw on then hold the workpiece down and the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly y f e against the fence Keep your hand well away from E if the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the the blade blade parallel to the arm
11. STD503705 STD541031 Hex N t 5 16 A cceceacttetetes tats ze aT A EAn i 977492 001 Locking Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 iN ooooooconcccinnccicococcocccccccncccconos 2 976289 002 Support LH 976295 001 Column Tube GIB 976833 001 Elevating Shaft Assembly 976290 002 Support RH 615570 022 Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 in Hex Hd 615570 021 Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 in Hex Hd LE STD523712 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 in Hex Hd cooooococonccccccccccccoconococonccnccconccnanacana 4 617264 001 Washer 3 8 iN occ rete n ieee ottobre 8 615570 020 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 in Hex Hd oo eee eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeceseeseeeeseerereees 2 STD551137 Lock Washer 3 8 Mica cidade dicas 4 615570 007 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 8 in Hex Hd 0oooocococcicocicccicoccccccnoncnococonccococanos 1 STD541037 NS Seas Seater E O a Moen 976301 001 Elevating Crank Shaft 0 00000 cece ceeecceseeceeeceeesseeeeceseeseeeeeeetaeeeeeens 976302 001 BUSHING 32 bs Gitte tiie ea td 623111 006 Retaining RING ccoo iniciacion titi aaa dieses 622141 002 WASHGM E AR 976300 001 Elevating Shaft Bearing oooooicccinininnnniccinconccioccccccconaccnnccnnccnnccnnnono 706239 932 Wasi cia naei ied vances 976299 001 Bevel Pinion Gear 00 1 ce cceeecececeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeseneeneeseeesreeseeetneneeneerinees 623111 001 Retaining A O STD571450 Lock Nut 124 iii ii di ia 976298 001 Bevel Gear dada 976297 001 BOANING e E E ita ON Ooh WN Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally
12. Saw Base To Leg Stand Assembly Y Fui ini 1 A Saw Assembly not shown ooccocccccccccocccoo 1 B Leg Stand Assembly not shown 1 C Hex bolt 5 16 18 x 5 8 in Hex Head 4 D Washer 5 16 in oooooncccccccccccocococcccccccnnnnnoss 8 E Lock washer 5 16 in oooooocccccccinoccccccccccnono 4 F Hex Nut 5 16 18 000 0 eeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 10 Leveling Hardware for Front Table A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 in tl B Washer Segaren tots bees 1 A EEDE E een dee 1 Cc D E F D S tsCrew c ccecceccssesececcerersecsecerecssceveceessneevsvenee 1 E Tenut oeeie oP re ee ne 1 6 Hardware for Front Table A Front table EA EEE ED 1 B Screw 1 4 20 X 1 iN oooooccccnnnnccccccccnononononcnonon 4 C Washer 1 4 in ooooooccnnoccconocccononcconnncnononnnnnos 4 D Lock washer 1 4 in sessssessesseerrerrerrrerrerrrereee 4 E Hex nut 1 4 20 ooooonooocccccononocococonononnononononos 4 B A mw Ha C D E 11 Scale Indicator Pe SOLOW EE E O T 4 B Speed NU tico tics 2 E Indica circa ia 2 DisSwiteh KEYS creciente iia 2 8 Spacer Table oooooooccccccccooccccccconononcncnnccnnnncnnnnono 1 Fig 6B 13 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 LOOSE PARTS LIST Check all loose parts from the box with the list below Use the instructions on the following pages to assemble All fasteners are shown actual size 12 Table Support 15 beg Stand A 2 iia dee sess 1 A Table
13. below the arm on the right side so the motor can be rotated E Swivel the motor slightly lt should be at an angle in between one of the preset positive stop angles CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 24 ARM CAP MOTOR YOKE ASSEMBLY Fig 16A Lock the yoke lock handle Grasp the motor with both hands and apply reasonable pressure to see if it slips If it moves reset the yoke lock handle as follows Remove the arm cap screws and arm cap at the front of the arm with a phillips screwdriver See Figure 16B Remove the carriage stop screw and lockwasher with a 1 4 in hex key Carefully slide the yoke assembly forward and off the carriage Place the yoke assembly in a spot where it will be secure as you work on the top of the yoke Release the yoke lock handle Tighten the center nut with a 15 16 in wrench until the lock handle is centered between the two legs of the yoke Carefully replace the yoke assembly on the car riage arm track Slide it back about halfway Replace the carriage stop screw and lockwasher followed by the arm cap and arm cap screws Lock and test the yoke again If it can be moved repeat the procedure until it is secure a CENTER NUT YOKE LOCK HANDLE YOKE LEG Fig 16B ASSEMBLY SETTING THE BEVEL LOCK LEVER See Figures 17A 17C The bevel lock lever locks the blade at desired angles other than the preset positive stop angles The bevel lock lever is preset at the
14. device to help guide workpieces during rip cuts Fence A piece of wood used as a edge guide for the workpiece Located perpendicular to the carriage arm Can be placed at different distances from the rear table edge in combination with the other table pieces and is secured with table clamps Freehand Dangerous practice of making a cut without using a fence Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Alignment of the blade to the fence CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 Infeed The side of the blade where the blade teeth point up opposite the anti kickback pawls In Rip A type of rip cut in which the blade is between the column and the motor Kerf The space left by the removal of material in a cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through cut Kickback A hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls throwing workpiece back toward operator Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first Miter Cut A vertical cut made at any angle other than 0 across the workpiece Molding A shaping cut that gives a varied shape to the workpiece and requires a special blade Out Rip A type of rip cut in which the motor is between the blade and the column The blade is outside the motor Pushstick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations It helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Rabbet A type
15. factory but may need readjustment after shipping or extended use Check for overtightness or looseness and make any neces sary adjustments as follows The bevel lock lever is located on the front of the yoke assembly near the bottom It is attached to a clamp bolt that controls the amount of tightness E Pull the bevel lock lever forward to unlock it Use the bevel index knob just under the handle to rotate the motor approximately 30 Lock the bevel lock lever E If the bevel lock lever is difficult to lock the clamp STAR WASHER bolt needs to be loosened If the motor can be forced out of position the clamp bolt needs to be SOCKET screw amp tightened BEVEL E Remove the socket screw under the bevel lock 1 8 In HEX 2 LOCK LEVER lever and star washer with a 1 8 in hex key Fig 17B E Use the bevel lock handle as a wrench to tighten or loosen the clamp bolt The clamp bolt has a right handed thread Tighten it left to right E When the bolt is correctly set remove the bevel lock lever from the clamp bolt and place it roughly parallel to the yoke assembly M Replace the socket screw and star washer Re check the tightness of the bevel lock lever Repeat the steps above until the motor is secure when locked and the bevel lock lever fits squarely against the yoke assembly CORRECT LOCKED POSITION Fig 17C LOCK LEVER INDEXKNOB MOTOR Fig 17A 25 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731
16. forward and rotate the yoke to the in rip position This indexes the yoke 90 so the blade is between the motor and the column Lock the yoke lock handle E With the elevating handwheel lower the arm until the blade just clears the table E Loosen the carriage lock knob and guide the blade back to just touch the fence Tighten the carriage lock knob IN RIP SCALE ON RIGHT SIDE OF ARM RIP SCALE INDICATOR Saw JD MN UA UN NN AN AS 5 i Rear Fence Position YOKE PIVOT LATCH Fig 32A E On the right side of the arm check the lower in rip scale indicator which should be set on 0 inches If itis not loosen the screws and shift the indicator until it reads zero Tighten the screws E Loosen the yoke lock handle Pull the yoke pivot latch forward and rotate the yoke to the out rip position The blade should be in front of outside the motor and the column E Lay the framing square on the table with the short edge against the fence and with the long side toward the table front E Note the distance where the blade contacts the framing square E On the left side of the arm on the out rip scale check the rip scale indicator on the rear fence position lower scale The rip scale indicator should mark the same number as the distance measured from the fence to the blade If it does not loosen the screws and shift the scale until the indicator is correct Tighten the scr
17. handy should you require a 3 The Model Number service call or need to order repair parts 315 273731 If ordering parts make sure you have the name make and 4 The name of the item model no of the merchandise and the name and number 254 mm 10 in of the part you wish to order Professional Radial Arm Saw If calling locally please use one of the following numbers Regina 566 5124 Montreal 333 5740 Toronto 744 4900 Halifax 454 2444 Kitchener 894 7590 Ottawa 738 4440 Vancouver 420 8211 WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL WE MAKE THIS PLEDGE BECAUSE OUR CONCERN FOR OUR CUSTOMERS DOES NOT END WITH THE SALE TO HONOR OUR PLEDGE WE HAVE DEVELOPED A TOP NOTCH SERVICE PROGRAM STAFFED BY HIGHLY TRAINED SPECIALISTS THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF OUR NEW PRODUCTS IS CONSTANTLY UPGRADED THEY USE ONLY PARTS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR YOUR FINE SEARS PRODUCTS Sold by SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO M5B 2B8
18. intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved A WARNING WEAR YOUR The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes SAFETY GLASSES which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear Fa safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We eo IS BETTER recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses THAN NO SIGHT with side shields available at Sears Retail Stores E Warranty and ntrOU CHO sector cintas eri Ai a Arcana 2 Bi lable of CONtSOtS iii a AA AA ed eee eae el ends 2 3 MB Rules For Safe Operation sicsisecscgcet E E E A a riada dado 4 7 A NR east a eau aeh 8 9 E Product Specifications and Glossary 00 cccccecceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeecceseeeeesseseasaeeceesceeeeeeseeseeeseeesessiteettreeeres 10 11 Unpacking sand ACceSSOness 5 ecss 25c cseceozsetentesdycdnccacestaddenesddensas E bey oseunoeessvabnadshasyatiagstensesoten 11 BE ikoose Patts List nha ai dee edd ie es td 12 14 MS TO0lS NCGS oe ihea A fap ee ieee eee a anata dedi RAN 15 O NN NN ME ASSOMDIY iii aia Assembling Leg Stand Mounting Saw to Leg Stand Attaching Elevating Handwheel 0000 00 00 ccceceeeeee cece cecee cece ceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeceseaeeeec
19. lock knob before lowering the blade SHUT OFF THE POWER TO FREE A JAMMED GUARD Press the switch off before putting your hands near the blade Wait for the blade to stop then free the guard LOCK THE SAW BEFORE MOVING IT Secure the radial arm with the arm lock knob Secure the carriage with the carriage lock knob POSITION THE WORKPIECE WITH THE FIN ISHED SIDE DOWN If the anti kickback pawls catch the wood to stop kickback they could mar the top surface or cause splintering POSITION THE WORKPIECE SO NO ONE MUST STAND IN LINE WITH THE BLADE If kickback or climb occurs a helper operator or observer in the sawblade path could be seriously injured POSITION THE CUT SO THE WASTE PART FALLS OFF Never use a length stop on the free end of the workpiece Never apply force to the free end or hold it while the sawblade is rotating A WARNING In a rip cut holding the cut off edge behind the blade can cause the cut edges to pinch risking kickback It could cause the blade to climb over the front edge of the wood and contact your hand E BEFORE STARTING EACH CUT check that no play exists in the carriage Be sure the arm yoke and bevel locks and clamps are tight Verify the blade all handles blade washers and blade nuts are secure BEFORE MAKING A CUT test the upper and lower blade guards for free movement up and down Position the nose of the guard to just clear the workpiece E AVOID KICKBACK AND POSSIBLE INJURY
20. motor and blade and their operation is summarized in the paragraph below Safety features and control functions are given also Spending a few minutes reviewing the illustrations and features list below and on the following pages to locate these items will make assembly easier METHOD OF OPERATION The column at the back of the saw supports the radial arm The arm can be raised or lowered to change the blade height or swiveled left and right for a miter cut A yoke fits into a carriage on the arm which can travel back and forward The yoke supports the yoke assembly motor blade and blade guard and can be pivoted so the blade faces right front or left The motor can be rotated to change the blade angle Control functions include 1 column height elevating handwheel 2 arm angle arm lock knob 3 yoke movement on arm carriage lock knob 4 yoke rotation yoke pivot latch and yoke lock handle and 5 blade bevel bevel index lever and bevel lock knob Safety features include the control cut device the removable switch key and the blade guard assembly Never operate the saw without ensuring these safety features are in place and functioning correctly On a radial saw cross cut means a cut parallel to the arm and a rip cut is perpendicular to the arm There are several ways to make cuts depending on the size and material of the workpiece and the end result desired Before attempting to use your saw
21. of rust grease and pitch A WARNING Blade coasts after being turned off m USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS Use only extension cords with the marking Ac ceptable for use with outdoor appliances store indoors while not in use Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than the saw s rating Always disconnect the extension cord from the outlet before disconnecting the product from the extension cord m INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at a Sears repair center Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the moving blade E DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never yank the cord to disconnect it from receptacle Keep the cord from heat oil and sharp edges E SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instruc tions also SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR RADIAL SAWS E SECURE THE SAW Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand to keep the saw from tipping walking or sliding DO NOT SET UP WORK WITH THE BLADE SPINNING Keep the saw power off until you are ready to use it RIP ONLY WORKPIECES LONGER THAN THE BLADE S DIAMETER Never rip a piece of wood that is shorter than the diameter of the blade NEVER LOWER AN UNLOCKED REVOLVING CUTTING TOOL Always lock the carriage
22. pawls so that one set rests on the work piece Lock the riving knife and pawls in place For a bevel rip cut place the workpiece under the lower set of pawls E Remove the workpiece from the table Set the push block featherboard or pushstick nearby E Set up table extension s and supports A WARNING Never use a person to support workpieces This can cause kickback and serious injury Never have someone stand at the outfeed side MAKING A RIP CUT See Figure 46 E Review the Hazards and Precautions page E Do not make a rip cut without following all the setup steps in the previous procedure E After the saw has been set up insert the yellow key and turn the saw on with the switch on the arm Let the blade build up to full speed E Stand at the infeed side of the blade and out of the line of the workpiece in case kickback occurs A WARNING Never stand directly in the line of cut Stand to the side to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Start and finish the cut from the infeed side E With the hand closest to the fence push the workpiece under the hold down and into the blade E Keep your other hand on the table and steady the workpiece against the fence Keep that hand at least 8 in from the blade E If the blade cover does not automatically rise as the workpiece moves from the infeed to the out feed side stop the cut Turn off the saw and adjust the blade cover so it rests on the workpiece
23. support Cap with a lock washer and hex nut Tighten with a 7 16 in wrench and phillips screwdriver This completes installation of the front table SETSCREW 1 3 4 in SCREW y tin _ SCREW El a FLAT o i WASHER I HEX NUT LOCKWASHER Fig 22C ASSEMBLY LEVELING THE FRONT TABLE See Figure 23 If there are any high or low areas on the front table they should be removed by adjusting the leveling screws in the center holes on the front table M Place the rear table on its edge across the front table to check for gaps E Adjust gaps of less than 1 32 in in the center of the table by turning the setscrew with a flat blade screwdriver until the setscrew touches the frame Then lightly secure the center pan head screw with a phillips screwdriver E Fora gap of more than 1 32 in in the center of the table raise the center by turning the setscrew against the frame Then lightly secure the center pan head screw with a phillips screwdriver E Fora gap of more than 1 32 in on the sides lower the center of the table by tightening the center pan head screw with a phillips screwdriver Then tighten the setscrew PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER ON PAN HEAD SCREW REAR TABLE FRONT TABLE Fig 23 INSTALLING REAR TABLE SPACER TABLE FENCE AND CLAMPS See Figures 24A 24C The placement of the tables and fence may need to be changed for different cuts depending on the size of the workpiece and
24. the blade nut and turn it clockwise down since the blade arbor has left hand threads E Remove the blade nut outer blade washer saw blade and inner blade washer Set these items aside until all the tables have been installed and the front table is level BLADE GUARD THUMBSCREW BLADE WASHER RETAINING f SCREW AND NUT 4 BLADE NUT INNER BLADE WASHER BLADE TO ROTATION TIGHTEN BLADE WRENCH 2 BLADE ARBOR Fig 13 ATTACHING TABLE SUPPORTS See Figure 14 The table supports are a base for the three wooden table sections and fence E Locate the two table supports and the following hardware 4 square head bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 in 4 lockwashers 5 16 in 4 hex nuts 5 16 18 4 flat washers 5 16 in E Attach the supports to the side of the saw base There are holes in both sides of each support The long side of each support with the slotted holes fits against the saw base E Use two square head bolts per support inserted from within the saw base outward E Place a flat washer a lock washer and a hex nut on the end of each screw E Position table supports so that bolts are approxi mately centered in slotted holes E Finger tighten or snug with a 1 2 in wrench only at this time Final adjustments will be made later in Leveling The Table Supports section SQUARE HEAD BOLT HEX NUT LOCKWASHER TABLE SUPPORT MOUNT TABLE SUPPORTS USING THESE HOLE LOCATIONS Fig
25. the carriage stop screw the lockwasher arm cap and arm cap screws Tighten all screws securely A WARNING Once the yoke assembly is on the carriage track reinstall the arm cap the arm cap screws the carriage stop screw and the lockwasher Do not risk serious injury or damage to the saw by failing to replace these parts E Tighten the carriage lock knob on the carriage cover on the left of the arm to lock the yoke assembly in place ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE BLADE See Figure 13 Remove the blade and blade guard assembly during setup for safety and better access The blade guard includes an upper blade guard an outer lower guard and an inner lower guard The lower inner guard consists of two overlapping slotted metal strips The strips are held together with a retaining screw and a nut Locate these items before beginning the proce dure A WARNING To prevent accidental contact with the blade that could result in injury remove the blade and blade guard before making setups involving the blade arbor and work stand Use the blade wrenches provided with your saw E Remove the retaining screw and nut at the bottom of the lower inner blade guard E Loosen the guard clamp screw a long thumbscrew between the blade guard and the motor E Rotate and lift the guard assembly up and over the blade then remove it E Hold the blade arbor motor shaft with one of the two blade wrenches provided Put the other blade wrench on
26. the position of the blade The fence should be installed next to the front table for maximum depth capacity it should be installed in the middle for maximum cross cut capacity and installed all the way back for maximum rip capacity E Locate the fence the spacer table the rear table and two unassembled clamps which consist of the following hardware 2 cup washers 2 clamp brackets 2 square nuts 2 thumbscrews E Place the fence behind the front table then the spacer table behind it and then the rear table behind it E Slip a square nut into the slot of each clamp bracket M Place a thumbscrew into the end of the clamp bracket farthest from the slot Thread it into the square nut Note If the screw is inserted in the wrong end of the bracket the clamp will not work E Place the clamp bracket into the rectangle holes in the table support Hold the cup washer against the rear table and turn the thumbscrew clockwise until it snaps into the cup washer E Tighten the thumbscrews to clamp the table sec tions into place REAR TABLE FENCE SPACER TABLE FRONT TABLE Fig 24A CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ASSEMBLY THUMBSCREW CLAMP BRACKET SQUARE NUT SUD CLAMP SHOWN NA ASSEMBLED CUP SLOT WASHER O Fig 248 RECTANGLE HOLE p 0 TABLE SUPPORT THUMB SCREW Fig 24C CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 INSTALLING BLADE AND BLADE GUARD See Figures 25A and 25B E Collect the blade
27. the yoke is rotated 90 left or right and locked in place The wood must ride firmly against the rip fence There are two orientations of rip cuts the in rip and the out rip The in rip position provides better visibility Out rip cuts can also be made with the blade beveled In an in rip cut the yoke is rotated to the left which puts the blade in between the column and the motor The wood is fed from the right hand side In an out rip cut the blade is in front of the motor and the wood is fed from the left Out rip cutting is recom mended only when the blade is set 12 in or more from the fence A WARNING Always make sure the blade guard and anti kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making rip cuts to avoid possible injury A WARNING Always use a pushstick with small pieces of wood and also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of wood to prevent your hands from getting close to the blade 2 MITER CUT a BEVEL CUT COMPOUND CROSS CUT RIP CUT BEVEL RIP CUT Fig 34 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 OPERATION SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY See Figures 35 37 The main power switch has been placed on the front of the arm for easy access The yellow switch key prevents accidental starting of the main power switch when saw is not being used To activate the switch insert the switch key and lift switch to ON position To lock the switch once it has been pressed to OFF remove the yell
28. wires and cut or worn insulation A CAUTION Keep the cord away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber tools or other objects during cutting operations ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw is powered by a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current It should be connected to a 240 volt power supply only if it has been reset according to the instructions in this manual The motor has been set at the factory for 120 volts if it is reconnected to operate at 240 volts the main power cord plug and any receptacle must be replaced with devices rated for 240 volts This tool will not operate on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of your saw is approximately 3 600 rpm This speed is not constant For voltage the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horse power rating A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In t
29. 16 18 Hex Hd Star Washer 10 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 in Hex Soc Button Hd oo ee eeeeeeeeee Blade Wrench 3 16 in Hex Key 1 4 in Hex Key Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 Complete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store 71 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 cL LEZELZ SLE MVS IVIOVE NUWSLIBY CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE H el LEZELZ SLE MVS IVIOVE NUWSLIBYI CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN 610122 006 Serew 8 32 x 6 8 in Pan dl oia ii Sine ne eet AS 3 976449 001 Handle Assembly 971665 001 Switch Trigger 977207 001 Cam Lever 998196 001 607617 003 977203 001 976336 001 Wiring Insulator STD600605 Serew 6 32 1 2 MPA TO J 2 2tees vient sian A dica 2 967917 001 Cord Clamp 976785 001 Cord Harness STD510803 TE ll A ON 1 Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 bl LEZELZ SLE M
30. 352 001 Speed Nut 976409 001 Swivel Latch Spring 976286 002 Carriage 976831 001 Thrust Washer 976285 001 976337 001 976349 001 976350 001 976353 001 976278 001 999982 001 STD541462 Lock Nut 5 8 11 976385 001 Sleeve Bearing 620074 001 Bolt 5 16 18 Hex Hd iio 2 615570 020 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 in Hex Hd nc etecseeeteccatneetebeecteeteteadbnnicneets 2 STD551231 Lock Washer 5 16 STD551031 Washer 5 10 iNJ roerien levee Parea E iA Ra EEA ANANE 2 976345 001 Spring Bracket 976771 001 Index Spring 976346 001 Yoke Pivot Latch 976288 001 Carriage Cover RH 976347 002 624282 002 STD541031 Hex Nut 5 16 18 981141 001 Yoke Lock Label 976472 001 Yoke Lock Handle Includes Key No 31 981129 001 Switch Label 981131 001 Warning Label ODO ON DAR WN gt Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 69 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts SEE FIGURE F SEE FIGURE H FIGURE G 70 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RA
31. 5 001 977224 001 977223 001 977238 001 977230 001 622210 041 977480 001 DESCRIPTION Guard Knob Washer Push Nut 5 10 I yene ardientes 2 Upper Guard Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 in Rd Hd oo eee 1 Bolt 5 16 18 x 5 8 in Rd Hd eee 1 Square Nut 5 16 Guard Clamp Screw 5 16 Dust Guide Hold Down Guard Upper Guard Retainer Assembly Screw 1 4 20 x 9 16 in Flat Hd T F 4 Bolt 1 4 20 x 5 8 in Rd Hd Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 94 LEZEZZ SLE MVS IVIOVE NUNSLIUU CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts SEE FIGURE K FIGURE J ZL LEZELZ SLE MVS IVIOVE NUWSLIBY CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE J PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 607818 002 Sleeve Bearing 990908 009 Screw 6 19 x 5 8ins Pam Hd ii a ae 4 976450 001 Gear Case Cover STD511005 Sorew 10 24 X 12 Pani Ad ii A ata eed Ada 1 662029 001 Washer 977215 001 976416 001 Pulley Shaft Assembly 644186 002 Sleeve Bearing Flange 976414 001 War Ge ar
32. 6C When ripping the riving knife must be centered with the blade to ride in the middle of the kerf and keep it from binding Binding pinches the blade Blade pinching can cause kickback There are two pairs of anti kickback pawls A WARNING Failure to use the riving knife hold downs and anti kickback pawls can allow kickback Kickback can throw the workpiece toward the operator resulting in serious injury E Put the blade to the in rip position by first loosening the yoke lock handle below the carriage on the right Then pull the yoke pivot latch right side of arm on carriage forward and rotate the yoke to the left This indexes the yoke 90 so the blade is between the motor and the column Lock the yoke With the elevating handwheel lower the arm until the blade just clears the table Support the lower outer blade guard and loosen the carriage lock knob on the left of the arm Move the yoke back until the blade touches the fence Reset the carriage lock knob Loosen the riving knife knob at the front of the upper blade guard Lower the riving knife to the table and tighten the knob If the knife rests against the fence with one set of pawls riding on the fence no adjustment is needed If the riving knife is on the fence or not touching it loosen the riving knife slotted nut just above the pawls to the right Correct the riving knife position and retighten the cap nut CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB E YOKE LOCK HANDLE
33. 8 x 5 8 in Hex Hd 0 eee eeeeeeceneereseeeeeeeseeseeeenersereenee 4 Bolt 6 16 18 x 3 4 in Sq Ad accutane avin eon 4 Front Table Spacer Table Rear Table Washer 1 4 in Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 in Pan Hd Setscrew 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 in Screw 1 4 20 x 1 in Pan Hd Handle A A A Screw M8 x 1 1 4 in Pan Hd Slotted ooooocooiiccccinnnnccccccccccccccns PANG A A TA Screw 10 24 x 5 8 in Soc Hd Janae e piee 1 Star Washer 10 iienaa ian oiiire EE did Handwheel Assembly Includes Key Nos 26 27 and 28 Leg Stand Assembly iiare eteri e sevecosssess ese cetacaezdeaedessesabes Owner s Manual Not Shown Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 61 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 cg LEZELT SLE MVS IVIOVE NUWSLIBYI CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE C 9 LEZELZ SLE MVS IVIOVE NUWSLIBY CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 977242 001 Lower Front R
34. Assembly s ii A esi beet ata eae oie eo eae 1 706239 830 Washer 090403 080 screw M3 x 8 Pan Hd 2 cnet A A A ates ae ea eee 2 976411 001 Gear Case 976412 001 Motor Assembly Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 84 LEZEZZ SLE MVS IVIOVE NUNSLIUU CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE K 6l LEZELZ SLE MVS IVIOVE NUNSLIUU CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE K NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN STD510803 AO E A A chins UA AA E ES EEEE eRe ela Aas 6 662028 001 Pulley Flange 976420 001 Cable Assembly 976421 001 Clutch Assembly Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 SEARS Owner s Manual STOCK NO 227373 MODEL NO 315 273731 Sears service is available at or through your Sears Retail Store or Catalogue Sales Office How to order repair parts When ordering repair parts SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS o 5 The Part Number CALL 1 800 665 4455 Ea 2 The Part Description Keep this number
35. CK PAWLS o BLADE NA ee g Fig 8D 19 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ASSEMBLY Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used When you remove the saw and hardware from the packing materials carefully check the items with the Loose Parts list lf you are unsure about the description of any part refer to their illustrations For your convenience all fasteners have been drawn actual size If any parts are missing delay assembling until you have obtained the missing part s Your radial arm saw is capable of a wide variety of operations and thus requires a number of initial setup adjustments However once the saw is set up you can check your saw in about ten minutes and correct any misalignment with the procedures in the Adjust ment section A CAUTION Perform all the procedures in both the Assembly and Adjustments sections before using the saw Run a check on your saw frequently referring to the Adjustments section Failure to perform the adjustments in the initial set up or on a frequent basis can result in poor performance or machine damage ASSEMBLING LEG STAND See Figures 9A 9C E Take the following hardware from the hardware bags in the leg stand carton 40 truss head screws 1 4 20 x 5 8 in 40 star washers 1 4 in 40 hex nuts 1 4 20 Take the following hardware from the remaining hardware bags in the leg stand carton 4 leveling feet 8 large hex nuts 3 8 16 Obtain four legs and eig
36. DIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PART NUMBER 976773 001 976284 001 976271 001 976272 001 976273 001 STD551037 STD541437 980310 001 976281 001 977225 001 976268 002 981159 001 989001 002 STD511103 976279 001 976772 001 624282 002 STD511107 981157 001 976275 001 STD511105 STD551131 969220 006 977250 001 976338 001 606066 012 980522 001 976274 002 615570 022 STD551231 976832 001 976265 001 981155 001 976267 002 STD551031 976391 001 621032 002 998991 002 977245 001 820193 015 820193 016 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G DESCRIPTION Blade Nut Blade Washer Saw Blade Rubber Bushing Motor Stud Motor Cam asher 3 8 in Lock Nut 3 8 16 Motor Includes key Nos 1 and 2 Index Pin Nut 5 16 Outfeed Warning Label Cable Clamp 5 16 in e Screw 10 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd oooococoocccocccccoccccconcnccnnccconarononaronos Bevel Index Knob Swivel Latch Spring Square Nut 5 16 18 Screw 10 32 x 3 4 in Pan Hd oooocooocccocccccoocccocococononccocnncccnnononono Infeed Warning Label Yoke Cover Screw 10 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd Lock Washer 5 16 Screw 5 16 18 x 2 in Soc Cap Bevel Indicator Bevel Index Cap Screw 10 32 x 1 5 8 in Pan Hd Bevel Scale Label Bevel Lock Lever Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 in Hex Hd Lock Washer 5 16 in Retainer Plate Index Ring Edging Warning Label MESA E A Bolt 5
37. G HANDWHEEL See Figure 10 See Figure 11 A WARNING Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand A WARNING Be sure the main power cord of to keep the saw from tipping walking or sliding your saw is unplugged Ignoring this precaution could result in serious injury Do not perform the E Locate the following hardware from a small hard following steps unless the saw is unplugged ware bag 4 hex bolts 5 16 18 x 5 8 in The elevating handwheel adjusts the height of the 4 lockwashers 5 16 in radial arm and the blade 8 flat washers 11 32 in M Take the handwheel star washer and screw 4 hex nuts 5 16 18 10 24 x 5 8 in Soc Hd from the hardware bag M Place the saw on top of the leg stand so the holes E Place the handwheel on the end of the elevating in the saw base line up with the holes on top of the shaft which extends from the front of the saw base leg stand braces E Place the star washer on the screw and thread E Puta washer on a screw and put the screw and screw into the end of the shaft washer into the hole in the saw base Cap with E Securely tighten the screw with a 5 32 in hex key another washer then a lockwasher and a hex nut Hand tighten the set E Raise or lower the arm by turning the handwheel E Install the other three sets and securely tighten all four sets with a 1 2 in wrench ELEVATING SHAFT HANDWHEEL SCREW STAR WASHER SAW BASE HEX BOLT Fig 11 FLAT J WASHER LOCKWASHER HEX NUT
38. ITS SWITCH SHOWN IN 220 240 VOLT POSITION Fig 4 BLADE ARBOR Fig 2 9 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Arbor Blade Diameter 16 mm 5 8 in 254 mm 10 in Blade Bevel Angle 0 90 Radial Arm Swing Range 50 left 90 right Blade Height Adjust 5 35 in Carriage Travel 17 25 in Cutting Capacity Maximum Cross Cut 15 50 in Cutting Capacity Maximum Out Rip 26 in Cutting Capacity Maximum In Rip 16 in Depth of Cut at 90 3 in Depth of Cut at 45 2 25 in Table Size 40 x 27 75 x 1in Table Height 914 mm 36 in Rating 120V 240V 60 Hz AC only Input 13 0 6 5 Amperes No Load Speed 3 600 RPM GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Bevel Cut A cut made across a workpiece with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the table surface Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end or part of it is angled rather than at 90 degrees Climb A hazard in which the blade climbs over and out of the workpiece pulling the stock out of the operator s hands or running across the workpiece Compound Cut A cross cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle Cross Cut A cutting operation with the blade parallel to the carriage arm and the blade teeth pointing down It can be across or with the grain normally across the grain or width of the workpiece Dado Cut A non through cut that leaves a square notch or trough requires a special blade Featherboard A
39. LEG STAND Fig 10 21 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE YOKE ASSEMBLY See Figures 12A 12C The yoke rides in the carriage below the arm and supports the motor the blade guard and the blade Install the yoke assembly from the front of the arm E Remove the carriage stop screw and lockwasher from below the front of the arm with a 1 4 in hex key See Figure 12A ARM VIEWED FROM BELOW CARRIAGE STOP SCREW AA 1 4 in HEX KEY Fig 12A E Remove the arm cap screws and arm cap from the front of the arm with a phillips screwdriver See Figure 12B ARM LOCK KNOB ARM CAP ot es CAP SCREWS E Remove and discard the two motor setscrews in the bottom of the motor They are for shipping purposes only E Using the elevating handwheel raise the arm 3 inches and remove the packing material E Lock the arm with the arm lock knob located on top of the front of the arm so the arm doesn t swing while you are mounting the yoke assembly E Pick up the yoke assembly and carefully slip it onto the carriage track below the arm Keep it parallel with the arm so bearings slide in smoothly See Figure 12C CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 22 FOR CLARITY CARRIAGE COVERS AND CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB ARE NOT SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION ARM LOCK KNOB BEARINGS 4 CARRIAGE YOKE CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB ARM CARRIAGE COVER Fig 12C E Reinstall
40. O ADJUSTMENT NEEDED FRAMING SQUARE Fig 29C SOCKET HEAD SCREWS BEVEL LOCK LEVER Fig 29D ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING BLADE TO FENCE See Figures 30A 30C This procedure squares the miter angle of the blade to the fence to reduce the risk of binding and kickback If the blade is not square to the fence the yoke assem bly must be rotated slightly Have a framing square a 1 2 in wrench and a phillips screwdriver at hand The blade should be lowered to just clear the table Release the carriage lock knob A WARNING The blade must be angled at 90 to the fence when the handle is at the front of the saw If not kickback could result during a cross cut Kickback can cause serious injury by throw ing the workpiece toward the operator In addi tion a faulty miter angle on the blade can splinter or burn the cut edges of the workpiece during cross cuts or rip cuts E Use the arm lock knob to index and lock the arm in 0 miter position straight forward E Pull the yoke assembly forward to the front of the arm Lock the carriage lock knob M Place the short end of the framing square against the fence Rotate the square to 45 to the table Place the long edge across the flat surface of the blade below the center of the blade Do not place the edge against a tooth E Check whether the
41. ONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS make sure you have good balance CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued m GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls driving the work piece back toward the operator It can cause your hand to contact the blade resulting in serious personal injury Stay out of the blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls DO NOT USE A PERSON AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A TABLE if additional support is needed Use a support the same height as the table USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long workpieces to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback Use a sturdy outrigger support to prevent tipping if a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw CUT ONLY WOOD PLASTIC OR WOOD LIKE MATERIALS Do not cut metal BEFORE MAKING A CUT be sure all adjustments are secure NEVER cut more than one piece at a time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW S BLADE GUARD Never operate the saw with the blade guard removed Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE HAND Always place the workpiece to be cut on the saw table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop USE THE RIP FENCE Always use a fen
42. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 254 mm 10 in Stationary RADIAL ARM SAW Stock No 927373 Model No 315 273731 Save this manual for future reference e Safety CAUTION Read and follow all e Features Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this E Assembly product Operation e Maintenance Customer Help Line 1 877 369 8665 Parts List Sold by Sears Canada Inc Toronto M5B 2B8 Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman E 972000 706 4 00 WARRANTY FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL If this CRAFTSMAN Tool fails to operate within two years from the date of purchase return it to the nearest Sears Canada Inc Sears store and Sears will repair it free of charge If this tool is used for rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty Sears Canada Inc Toronto M5B 2B8 INTRODUCTION Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate A CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger Warning and Caution If you use your saw properly and only for what it is
43. Support Rails 000000000 2 A steeds Sic tated teehee E eect 4 B Square head bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 in 4 B Long bottom brace ay C Flat washer 5 16 in oo cece eceeeeeeeseeeeteeee 4 C LONG tOp brace cid ia 2 D Lock washer 5 16 in occ eeeeeeeceenteeeee 4 D Short bottom brace cccceeeesertteeeeteeeees 2 E Hex nut 5 16 18 naneo 4 E Short top brace cuicos 2 Fs FOO bustos ii d pices 4 G Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 iN 0ooooooocoocccccccnccccccooos 40 Hex nut 1 4 20 J Hex nut 3 8 16 im O 13 Table Clamp 0 0 0 0 eeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeetteeeenteeeees A Thumb screw 2 B Square nut 0 ce eeeeeecseseeceteeeeseeeestsereeeeees C Table clamp bracket 0 0000 cece eeeeeeeeteeee A O Cc 14 Owner s Manual not shown Fig 6C CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 14 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment They are not included with this saw LEVEL HEX KEYS 5 92 In AND 1 8 In MEDIUM FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER gt 2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER lt _ C O PENCIL A y 3 A A SMALL HAMMER PLIERS CHANNEL LOCK PLIERS WRENCHES 7 16 in 1 2 in 9 16 in 15 16 in FRAMING SQUARE 15 ERAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 FEATURES KNOW YOUR RADIAL SAW See Figure 8A OVERVIEW The main operating components include the column the arm and the yoke assembly yoke
44. TSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 50 OPERATION NON THROUGH CUTS See Figure 48 WARNING Unplug the saw while removing or replacing the blade guard Turn on the saw with the switch on the arm to confirm the blade is not receiving power E Remove the blade and blade guard see Assembly section E Place a support the same height as the saw table nearby for the cut work Lower the blade with the elevating handwheel E Make sure the wood is not touching the blade Insert the key and turn on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before contacting the work piece WARNING Always use pushblocks when making non through rip cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury Never feed wood with your hands E When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key Control Cut Settings Crosscut Wood Setting Feet Type Position Minute Hard A 0 6 Medium B 0 20 Soft Cc 0 35 Wood Setting Feet Type Position Minute All Types A 0 6 51 NON THROUGH CUT Miter Crosscut Wood Setting Feet Type Position Minute Hard A 0 6 Medium B 0 20 Soft C 0 35 Compound Crosscut Wood Setting Feet Type Position Minute All Types A 0 6 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other part may cr
45. VS IVIOVE NUWSLIBY CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE Sl LEZELT SLE MVS IVIOVE NUNSLIUU CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PART NUMBER 976366 001 977237 001 976370 002 979528 001 641180 003 977244 001 621032 009 977478 001 STD541425 STD551025 977243 001 977253 001 STD512510 980498 001 976370 001 706382 327 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE DESCRIPTION Guard Screw 10 24 Slotted Inner Lower Guard Shoulder Screw 1 4 20 Button Hd 2 Guard Nut 10 24 Push Nut 1 4 in 0 eee eeeeeeeeeseeeeteeeenteeeeneeees 1 Knife Support Star Washer 1 4 in 0 eeeceeeeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeeees 1 Slotted Nut Lock Nut 1 4 20 Washeri d 431n ita 2 Anti Kickback Pawl Bushing Screw 1 4 20 x 1 in Pan Hd ee 1 Outer Lower Guard Assembly Shoulder Screw 1 4 20 Button Hd 2 Washer KEY NO 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 PART NUMBER 977246 001 706382 041 977254 001 977240 001 977239 001 641180 004 976879 002 977480 003 STD533106 97722
46. al and the arm angled If a kerf does not exist for the cutting path a make one instructions below Each cutting path requires its own kerf A WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly to prevent An possible injury Always raise the clear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard A WARNING Keep one hand on the handle until a the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of injury E Put the fence in the front position next to the front table and tighten the table clamps M Check that the control cut device is set for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning Refer to the chart on the label and adjust the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly E If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the blade parallel to the arm release the yoke lock handle and position the yoke correctly with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm E If the arm is too low or too high first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table E To set the angle of the arm release the arm lock knob on top of the arm Use the miter scale above the column to position the arm to the desired angle If the blade is in front of the fence loosen the carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm and let the carriage move back If there is no
47. and hardware that were removed earlier Place the inner blade washer saw blade outer blade washer and blade nut on the blade arbor See Figure 25A Note The flat concave side of blade washers go against the blade E Hold the blade arbor with one wrench and rotate the other blade wrench counterclockwise up to tighten the blade nut See Figure 25B Note Blade arbor has left hand threads Test the blade to make sure it turns freely E Use the bevel index knob above the handle and the bevel lock lever below the handle to set and lock the motor at 0 The blade will be vertical E Attach the blade guard over the blade so the riving knife and pawls face front See Figure 25A E Tilt the guard approximately 45 down in the front place it over the blade and rotate it to a horizontal locked position E Retighten the blade guard clamp screw the long thumbscrew located between the blade guard and the motor E Check that the guard is firmly seated in the groove on the motor housing E Tighten the guard clamp screw E Replace the retaining screw and nut at the bottom of the lower inner blade guard THUMBSCREW Ss GUARD BLADE y OUTER BLADE IVA WASHER RETAINING MATAN SCREW AND NUT L W x i md RIVING KNIFE BLADE NUT AND PAWLS INNER BLADE p WASHER LOOSEN nee Fig 25A BLADE J KY TO ROTATION lt ae BLADE WRENCH 2 BLADE ARBOR Fig 258 ASSEMBLY ALIGN RIVING KNIFE TO BLADE See Figures 26A 2
48. azards related to this tool E DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep the work area well lit E KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact the tool or extension cord while operating E KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation Keep floors clean and free of saw dust E MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accesso ries CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment A 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 personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool E MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing switch keys E USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was
49. blade is flat against the edge for the entire length or whether a gap is visible E If the blade needs adjustment remove the right side carriage cover with a phillips screwdriver ARM LOCK KNOB CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB FRAMING SQUARE Fig 30A M Release the yoke lock handle below the yoke on the right With a 1 2 in wrench slightly loosen the two hex bolts holding the yoke pivat latch E Rotate yoke assembly until the gap is eliminated E Lock the yoke lock handle Retighten the two hex bolts on the yoke pivot latch E Replace the carriage cover E Loosen the carriage lock knob and guide the yoke assembly to the back of the arm SAW VIEWED FROM ABOVE gt BLADE FRAMING SQUARE ADJUSTMENT gt NEEDED ENDE NO ADJUSTMENT NEEDED mom L gt KE BLADE GAP ENCE ADJUSTMENT NEEDED Fig 30B UT HEX BOLTS YOKE LOCK HANDLE Fig 30C CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ADJUSTMENTS PARALLELING BLADE TO TABLE See Figures 31A 31C This procedure squares the blade to the table at 90 bevel so horizontal cuts will be accurate This also reduces kickback as well as splintering and burning of the cut edges of the workpiece If the blade is not at 90 bevel follow the steps to rotate the blade unit slightly You will need a framing square and a flat blade screwdriver A WARNING T
50. by preventing heeling grabbing and pinching BEFORE CUTTING position and tighten the blade guard and anti kickback pawls Test the pawls to make sure they would stop kickback if it started Keep the points sharp KEEP THE SAW BLADE PATH CLEAR Position the saw to allow enough room on all sides so neither the operator nor a visitor stands in line with the sawblade AVOID HEELING by adjusting the saw blade so it exactly parallels the fence during ripping opera tions AVOID GRABBING in rip mode by keeping the saw blade correctly adjusted and by feeding the work from the infeed side opposite the anti kickback pawls AVOID PINCHING by using a riving knife and sharp saw blade Keep the work positioned firmly against the fence USE IN RIP WHENEVER POSSIBLE by position ing the work so the blade is between inside the column and the motor NEVER ADJUST GUARD PAWLS OR BLADE WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE POWER Always turn off the switch and unplug the cord before freeing a jammed blade tightening a loose blade or repositioning the guard or pawls A CAUTION Do not turn the motor switch on and off rapidly This can loosen the sawblade NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF WOOD AT ATIME The feed will be uneven and could cause the blade to pick up one or more pieces and cause serious injury TURN OFF SAW IF A STRANGE NOISE OR HEAVY VIBRATION OCCURS Immediately turn off the saw locate the source and correct the problem b
51. ce beside the use the tool See Figures 8A and 8C front table Lower scales show the distance with the YOKE Supports the blade and motor Can be fence in farthest back position See Figure 8B pivoted to index the blade between rip and cross cuts RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER Located directly in Located between the carriage and the motor See front of the blade and beside the anti kickback pawls Figure 8B the riving knife keeps cut edges from binding during YOKE PIVOT LATCH Indexes the yoke after it is rip cuts See Figure 8D released to position the blade to face right out rip RIVING KNIFE BRACKET Allows adjustment of the cut front cross cut or left in rip cut Located on riving knife Located midway along the riving knife the right carriage cover See Figure 8B See Figure 8D YOKE LOCK HANDLE Releases the yoke to allow RIVING KNIFE KNOB Adjusts the riving knife and indexing for rip cut or cross cut Located below the locks both the pawls and the riving knife in place yoke on the right See Figure 8B Located toward the top and front of the blade guard See Figure 8D BLADE GUARD CLAMP SCREW DUST GUIDE MSP Nie HOLD DOWN lt OS A D N SWITCH HOLD f al AN gt TRIGGER DOWN KNOB fi SA ua RIVING i ba KNIFE KNOB if KO il CN UPPER 2 a E RIVING KNIFE BLADE GUARD Pres gt we a RIVING to KNIFE BRACKET LOWER gt BLADE GUARD ANTI KICKBA
52. ce or straight edge guide when ripping BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORK PIECE Never start the saw with the blade touching the stock KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason Always turn the power off when cut is complete USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSHSTICK in rip mode for workpieces so small that your fingers go under the blade guard NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use for any reason E ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade binding or stalling E ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE when ripping never pull it toward the saw E DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY Do nat force the workpiece against the blade E ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to the power supply NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a power source E BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP REMOVING COVERS GUARDS OR BLADE unplug the saw and remove the switch key E KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool E KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback Keep blades free
53. clear the kerf or table If the arm is angled release the arm lock knob on top of the arm position it straight ahead and lock the arm lock knob If the blade is in front of the fence loosen the carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the carriage return to the back To set the blade angle first raise the plastic lower guard Release the bevel lock lever and position the blade with the bevel index lever Retighten the bevel lock lever Note For a 45 or 90 angle the bevel index lever will seat automatically at the preset positive stop positions For any other angle use the bevel lock lever If there is no kerf cut one approximately 1 16 in deep Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with the switch on the arm Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade forward across the table to make the kerf CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 HANDLE RIVING KNIFE ELEVATING HANDWHEEL M Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back Turn the saw off with the switch on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops rotating Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf Position the workpiece against the fence Place the pawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence whichever is higher by at least 1 4 inch Grasp the handle with one hand With the other hand turn th
54. ction 2 Fence is not straight 2 Check with square sand or replace 3 Work is being fed too fast 3 Feed work into blade slower 4 Wrong blade is being used 4 Change the blade 5 Column tube is too loose in the 5 See Adjusting the Column column support Tube in Assembly section 6 Arm is misaligned or loose 6 See Setting the Arm Lock Wheel in the Assembly section 7 Yoke is loose on carriage 7 See Setting the Yoke Clamp procedure in Assembly section 8 Sawdust has accumulated 8 Remove and clean tables between tables CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 54 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Handwheel is hard to turn or 1 Sawdust has collected on the 1 Remove handwheel clean and column binds elevating shaft lubricate the shaft 2 Column is out of alignment 2 See Adjusting the Column Tube in Assembly section Saw burns or scores edges of 1 Column tube is too loose in the 1 See Adjusting the Column wood in cut column support Tube in Assembly section 2 Blade or teeth are bent or dull 2 Sharpen or replace the blade See the removal procedure in Assembly section 3 Blade is out of alignment 3 Use blade alignment proce dures in Adjustment section 4 Wrong blade is being used 4 Change blade See the removal procedure in Assembly section 5 Board is warped 5 Replace the board 6 Arm is loose or misaligned 6 See Setting the Arm Lock Wheel in the Assembly section
55. d black screws and turn the handwheel again See Figure 19C When the elevation is smooth check for looseness again by pressing upward on the front of the arm Repeat the previous step until elevation is smooth with no play between the column tube and the column support Elevation Adjustment COLUMN COLUMN TUBE SUPPORT a SILVER BLACK o o Fig 19C E Rotation Adjustment Using a 3 16 in hex key slightly tighten the two cap screws at the back of the column support left side until no play shows between the radial arm and the column The cap screws are indicated by arrows See Figure 19D E Recheck the rotation by holding the front of the arm grasping the top of the column support with the other and pressing the arm to the side Rotation Adjustment CAP SCREWS G qc g kal b a e 5 Fig 19D 27 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING THE CARRIAGE BEARINGS E Use a 9 16 in wrench to hold the eccentric screw See Figures 20A and 20B top of bearing and a 1 2 in wrench to loosen the Loose carriage bearings permit the blade to wander nut below the bearing slightly while cutting which will result in a poor cut E Turn the eccentric screw a partial turn as needed to and more wear and tear on the saw Use the following tighten the bearing steps to check for tightness and to then adjust the E Retighten
56. de of saw below yoke and the bevel lock lever Place the framing square on the table and position one edge of the square firmly against the back edge of the table Position the other leg of the square against the blade until it rests beside but not touching a tooth With a pencil mark beside this tooth Slowly move the yoke assembly forward and backward along the arm and against the square without rotating the blade If the mark moves into or away from the square adjust the arm with the following steps At the back of the column loosen the three set screws with a 3 16 in hex key and position the arm as needed to align with the framing square Lock the arm lock knob and retighten the three setscrews Recheck the cross cut travel with the blade against the framing square Set the miter indicator on top of the column to 0 Replace the fence spacer table rear table and table clamps REAR COVER REMOVED FOR CLARITY SETSCREWS YOKE LOCK HANDLE 4 O Q I n SETSCREWS Fig 28 C CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNING BLADE TO TABLE AT O BEVEL E ff there are no gaps fully tighten each screw If See Figures 29A 29D This procedure squares the blade to the table at 0 bevel vertical so the blade angle will be accurate If the blade is not at 0 bevel follow the steps below to rotate slightly You will need a framing square and a 1 4 in hex key E Position the blade in fro
57. dex ROJ intuntiti onde ey ele KERES E I Atm Lock SPNO titi id in ti n FROXAINUT 10232 tc Arm Knob Lever Left Hand iennet a Arm Lock Lever Assembly 0 cceeccecceeeteeceeeseteeeeeceseeeeecesentaeees Arm Knob Lever Right Hand 0 0000 ee cceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeees Screw 10 32 x 2 1 4 in Pan Hd oo eeeceeeeeeeeeeeetteeeeees 1 PUSANUECU E a DEEE EIEE data eaten feed 1 Washer T N id A tie ees 1 Lever Pin Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 67 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 23 4 N N wW Mad AA 2 MODEL NO 315 273731 SEE FIGURE G CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 68 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 981151 001 Carriage Lock Label 976358 001 Carriage Lock Knob STD511105 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd 976287 001 Carriage Cover LH 976348 001 Rip Scale Indicator STD510606 Screw 6 32 x 5 8 in Pan Hd 976
58. e front of the table Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table E Change the blade angle if needed Raise the plastic lower guard to keep it from jamming release the bevel lock lever and set the bevel indicator to zero For a bevel rip cut set the bevel indicator to the desired angle Test the clearance on the guard Retighten the bevel lock lever RIP CUT SWITCH ELEVATING HANDWHEEL o INFEEDFOR 14 IN RIP CUTTING Fig 45 OPERATION E Put the blade in the in rip position between the motor and the column Release the yoke lock handle and pivot the yoke to the left with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm Use the out rip position only for rips 12 in or more in width pivot the yoke to the right so the motor is between the blade and column E Loosen the carriage lock knob Place the blade the right distance from the fence for the cut and lock the knob E Cuta kerf Turn the saw on with the switch on the arm Lower the blade about 1 16 in into the table to cut a shallow groove Turn the saw off and remove the yellow key E Position the workpiece against the blade from the front of the table Lower the hold down in front of the blade to just clear the workpiece For a bevel rip cut place the workpiece directly under the guard rather than beside the blade E Loosen the pawls and riving knife Lower the riving Knife to the table Slide the workpiece back and lower the
59. e saw on then hold the workpiece down and against the fence Keep your hand well away from the blade Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade through the workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut Keep your hand on the handle even after the cut has been made and the saw turned off until the blade stops rotating After completing the cut move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the arm Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the blade move back behind the fence Do not release the handle until the blade stops rotating eee CUT ARM LOCK KNOB SWITCH Se Fig 43 OPERATION MAKING A COMPOUND CROSS CUT See Figure 44 In this cut both the blade and the arm are angled Be familiar with both bevel and miter cuts before making a compound cut Practice on scrap wood A WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly to prevent possible injury Always raise the clear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard WARNING Keep one hand on the handle until the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of injury A E Put the fence in the front position next to the front table and tighten the table clamps Check that the control cut device is set for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning Refer to the chart on the label and adjust the thumbw
60. e to check alignments and perform the adjustments in the initial set up or on a frequent basis can result in poor performance or machine damage ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNING THE ARM FOR CROSS CUTS See Figures 28A 28C This procedure checks whether the arm is exactly 0 for cross cut travel by checking the blade against the table and the miter indicator Remove the rear table spacer table and fence but leave the front table in place You will need a framing square a 3 16 in hex key and a pencil A WARNING Be sure the saw is unplugged before performing these adjustments Accidental start up could result in serious personal injury E First check the framing square by fitting one side against the back edge of the table Lightly draw a line on the table along the edge of the square in the middle of the table Flip the square over If the edge still matches the line with no gaps or over laps the square is true STRAIGHT EDGE DRAW A STRAIGHT LINE ALONG THIS EDGE FRAMING SQUARE r 4 A i t r 1 j la THERE SHOULD BE NO GAP HERE WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER TO DOTTED POSITION Fig 28 A ARM LOCK KNOB MITER INDICATOR FRAMING SQUARE 4 ELEVATING HANDWHEEL E Release the arm lock knob Position the arm straight forward 0 and leave it unlocked Lower the arm with the elevating handwheel until the saw blade just clears the front table Lock the yoke lock handle right si
61. ear Brace 976303 001 977241 001 Lower Side Brace 976306 001 Leveling Foot STD541037 Hex Nut 3 8 16 STD541025 Hex Nut 1 4 20 621032 010 Star Washer TA e o a Ade a e e a dl ee Me aoe 40 977479 001 Screw 174 20 X 5 8 ins Truss AG ceci A a ad da di its 40 976304 001 Side Brace 976305 001 Front Rear Brace 981134 000 Complete Leg Stand Assembly Includes Items Listed Above DOAN DOA WN Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE D 64 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION z O 981981 001 Data Pl ticas ees 976308 001 Base ASSOmbIV ici tdi 976386 001 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 in Hex Washer Hd ooooocccccinnccccccccoooccconooo 2 976296 001 Elevation Nut cda e EE EEE Ee BO cs 976294 001 Column Assembly i e r a ie 976293 001 Retaining RING teaa a il iia 976292 001 Alin LAtCh 2 E iii aient neve eciveh te loti ent iad Re ees
62. eate a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury turn off the saw with the switch on the arm remove the switch key and unplug the saw before working on the radial saw E Remove sawdust from the work area including inside the blade cover frequently E Remove sawdust from and clean the blade guards frequently Ml Clean plastic parts with a soft damp cloth Do not use any strong solvents A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc contact plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic E Check teeth of anti kickback pawls sharpen with file if needed E Regularly check all nuts bolts screws and cables for tightness and condition CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 52 MOTOR ELECTRICAL E Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the work areas WARNING If the power cords are worn cut or damaged in any way have them replaced immediately by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury A WARNING To avoid fire or electrocution reassemble electric parts only with identical Craftsman replacement parts Reassemble exactly as originally assembled TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw does not start 1 Motor cord or control cut c
63. ed between 6 Remove and clean tables tables 7 Table top is not parallel to the 7 See Leveling Table Supports arm and Leveling the Front Table in the Assembly section 8 Fence tables are not straight 8 Check with square sand or replace Wood edges away from fence 1 Blade is not parallel with fence 1 See Squaring the Blade to the when ripping Fence procedure in the Adjust ments section 2 Arm is not perpendicular to 2 See Aligning the Arm for Cross fence Cuts procedure in the Adjust ments section 3 Riving knife needs adjustment 3 See Aligning the Riving Knife to the Blade procedure in the Adjustments section Depth of cut varies from one end 1 Table is not parallel to arm 1 See Leveling Table Supports of wood to the other and Leveling the Front Table in the Assembly section 2 Column tube is loose in column 2 See Adjusting the Column support Tube in Assembly section 3 Arm is loose or misaligned 3 See Setting the Arm Lock Wheel in the Assembly section Riving knife strikes wood during a 1 Riving knife not aligned with 1 See Aligning the Riving Knife to cut blade the Blade procedure in the Adjustments section CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 56 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw blade tends to push wood to one side when cross cutting 1 Blade is heeling Column tube is loose in column support Arm is loose or misaligned Fence tabl
64. efore using the saw further POSITION THE CUT SO THE BLADE WILL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE TABLE KEEP THE GUARDS IN PLACE AND THE WORK SURFACE CLEAR DURING A CUT Small objects or wood slivers can ricochet from the blade into the fence and back toward the operator If the blade loosens slivers remove them with a stick not your hand IN A RIP CUT DO NOT LET GO OF THE WORK PIECE UNTIL THE CUT IS COMPLETE When the workpiece is fed into the blade push the workpiece all the way past the blade CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a consider able distance from the power source use an exten sion cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jack eted cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used Length of Extension Cord Wire Size A W G Up to 25 feet 14 26 100 feet 12 When working with the tool outdoors use an exten sion cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters WA on the cord s jacket Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed
65. es are not straight Blade or teeth are bent or dull See Squaring the Blade to the Fence in Adjustments section See Adjusting the Column Tube in Assembly section See Setting the Arm Lock Wheel in the Assembly section Check with square sand or replace Sharpen or replace the blade See the removal procedure in Assembly section NOTES 57 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 8g LEZELZ SLE MVS IVIOVE NUWSLIBYI CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE A E SEE FIGURES F AND G 6S LEZELZ SLE MVS IVIOVE NUWSLIBY CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PART NUMBER 976830 001 STD611006 981161 001 976793 001 981163 001 976786 001 976834 002 STD511103 989001 002 STD600803 976342 001 STD551037 STD541437 967917 001 990908 009 976384 001 STD511103 621380 007 976328 001 624282 003 981137 001 976829 001 STD511105 976344 001 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A DESCRIPTION Lower Arm Cover Screw 10 16 x 5 8 in Pan Hd 4 Cord Label Cont
66. eseseseeeeesesseeeseeesesesseeereesstaeees 21 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Installing the Yoke Assembly ccoo ci it dad did tira dls 22 Removing the BAS A A A EA ATI seas 23 Atach ng Table OUP OT S ic A A hee Id 23 Setting the ArmLock nobis do o do dd a 24 Setting the Yoke Clap rara orap aea ad aa taa idad dida 24 Setting the Bevel Lock Lever ici iii di ae a iii bad 25 Tightening the Armand COI coco ci A teeta ace tas AA AA 26 Adjusting the Columm Tube iii a ls 26 27 Adjusting the Camage Bearings circa A a a ae a E a a nidad 28 Le veling the lable Supports t21 2 20022 cet steiececebsaecdedgs cxtiees nce a Beads tT ar a teens 29 nstalling the Front Table 30 L veling the Front able vicio iii ii att ta ia di id iaa da dd 31 nstalling Rear Table Spacer Table Fence and Clamps oooooooocccccccocooococococononononononononnnnnnorocnnnonnnanonns 31 32 nstalling Blade and Blade Guardi ierse lrn a i a ar e aos 32 Aligning Riving Knife to Blades ae e rae AEE a aid a EE A EEE 33 nstalling Rip Scale Indicators criera ia ii a A e e ia aE E N in a 34 Bh AUSIMENES id A A ces Ai desea dais 34 40 Aligning the Arm for Cross Cuts a ian 35 Aligning the Blade to Table at 0 Bevel prorice e ereen T AEREE VIE E ARRES EATE EEEIEE 36 Sqiiaring Blade to FeNCe E E EE E E ET T 37 Paralleling Blade to Table ccoo de 38 Aligning the Rip Scale Indicators iii aii 39 I
67. ews OUT RIP SCALE ON LEFT SIDE OF ARM RIP SCALE INDICATOR Front Fence Position Rear Fence Position ESE E Cotes Pra Fasiri CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB Fig 32B CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING CONTROL CUT DEVICE See Figure 33 Note Before installing the control cut device the yoke assembly will travel back and forward on the carriage by pulling the handle After installing the control cut device the power cord for the control cut device must be plugged in and switch trigger pressed to move the yoke assembly and carriage on the arm A WARNING Do not install the control cut device until after all of the initial adjustments and alignments are made to prevent accidental starting of the saw that could result in serious personal injury The control cut device offers many benefits As it increases operator control it eliminates the risk in a cross cut of the saw climbing out and over the workpiece at the operator Feed control of the blade as it cuts through the workpiece increases as does the accuracy of the cut The control cut cable maintains a steady pull on the carriage assembly from the column This tension keeps the assembly at the column unless you squeeze the switch trigger in the handle The switch trigger activates the motor to counter the pull of the cable After a cut is completed press the switch on the arm off then release the switch trig
68. ger to prevent further forward motion Hold the handle until the blade has stopped rotating The yoke assembly will not roll forward unless you are squeezing the switch trigger The control cut power cord is designed to operate on a single voltage AC circuit The speed can be set with a thumbwheel on top of the handle The three speed settings are described on the label located on the left side of the control cut housing WARNING Do not use the saw without the control cut and blade guards in place unless specifically instructed to do so Otherwise uncontrolled contact with the blade could occur resulting in personal injury A WARNING Take great care when working with either cord to ensure you have the correct one If you intend to unplug the main power cord but remove the control cut cord instead the blade could be accidentally started and cause injury CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 E Plug in the control cut cord leaving the main power cord disconnected Squeeze the switch trigger to confirm the control cut motor is receiving power E On the left side of the saw remove the carriage lock knob and spring Remove the two screws that attach the carriage cover and remove the cover E Replace the spring and carriage lock knob Pull the carriage assembly about halfway to the front Tighten the carriage lock knob E Squeeze the switch trigger in the handle with your right hand and pull the spring loaded cable from the column
69. he blade must be perfectly parallel to the table at the 90 reading on the bevel scale If not kickback could result as well as splinter ing or burning the cut Kickback can result in serious personal injury as the workpiece can be thrown at the operator E Use the arm lock knob to lock the arm in 0 miter position straight forward E Turn the elevating handwheel to raise the blade at least 2 in above the table E Release the bevel lock lever below the handle Use the bevel index knob just under the handle to turn the motor to 90 The blade will be horizontal Lock the bevel lock lever E Place the framing square with the short end hang ing down in front of the worktable and the long side on edge under the blade E Lower the arm with the elevating handwheel so the blade surface rests on the square Turn the blade slightly if necessary so the face of the blade not a tooth lies on the square NO ADJUSTMENT NEEDED 7 e e BEVEL LOCK LEVER FENCE BLADE y FRONT TABLE FRAMING SQUARE Fig 31A CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 E Check whether the blade is flat against the edge the entire length or whether a gap is visible If you can see a gap adjust the blade to be at 90 bevel to the table with the following steps E Unlock the bevel lock lever Loosen the rear motor mount nut which holds the motor on the yoke Place a flat blade screwdriver in one of the
70. he event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi ately This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 1 lt also has a grounding pin like the one shown GROUNDING PIN COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX Fig 1 ELECTRICAL CHANGING VOLTAGE LIFT MOTOR COVER TO EXPOSE SWITCH See Figures 2 4 Your radial saw has been set up at the factory to ope
71. he yoke to the right of the blade See Figure 8C HOLD DOWN A metal guard to control workpiece climb during rip cuts When blade parallels arm hold down is over the back of the blade See Figure 8D HOLD DOWN KNOB Controls placement of the hold down and locks it in place See Figure 8D MITER SCALE Shows the miter angle setting of the arm See Figure 8B TRACK CARRIAGE CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB AND COVER CONTROL CUT MOTOR SWITCH AND KEY CONTROL CUT CABLE CONTROL CUT THUMBWHEEL REAR TABLE FRONT TABLE SPACER HANDLE TABLE CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ELEVATING HANDWHEEL Fig 8C FEATURES MOTOR 13 6 5 AMP Powers the blade and is SWITCH TRIGGER Used to power the control cut controlled by the switch and key at the front of the device to allow yoke assembly to be pulled forward arm The powerful induction motor has a capacitor Mounted in the handle See Figure 8D start lt is mounted in the yoke and rotated with the SWITCH WITH KEY Powers the blade motor bevel index knob and bevel lock lever See Figure 8B Placed on the front of the arm for easy access To RIP SCALES Show the distance from the fence to lock the switch once it has been pressed to OFF the blade In rip scales are on the right side of the remove the yellow key Place the key in a location that arm and out rip scales are on the left side Upper is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to scales show the distance with the fen
72. heel on the handle accordingly If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the blade parallel to the arm release the yoke lock handle and position the yoke correctly with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm If the arm is too low or too high first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table To set the angle of the arm release the arm lock knob on top of the arm Use the miter scale above the column to position it to the desired angle and lock the arm lock knob To set the blade angle first raise the plastic lower guard Release the bevel lock lever and position the blade with the bevel index lever E Retighten the bevel lock lever Note For a 45 or 90 angle the bevel index lever will seat automatically at the preset positive stop positions For any other angle use the bevel lock lever BEVELED AND MITERED CUT ELEVATING HANDWHEEL 47 E If the yoke is in front of the fence loosen the carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the carriage return to the back If there is no kerf cut one approximately 1 16 in deep Grasp the handle Turn the saw on with the switch on the arm Squeeze the switch trigger and pull the blade forward to make the kerf Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back Turn the saw
73. ht braces from the leg stand carton See the Loose Parts section SHORT UPPER BRACE 40 e STAR WASHER OR SHORT LOWER BRACE TRUSS HEAD SCREW N HEX NUT 1 4 20 HEX NUT 3 8 16 LEVELING FOOT CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 Fig 9A 20 M Place a 3 8 16 hex nut on each leveling foot and insert leveling feet into the bottom of the legs Cap with remaining 3 8 16 hex nuts but only finger tighten See Figure 9A Place a short upper brace inside two of the legs wide end of legs up and align the three holes in the brace with the holes in the legs Insert the screws Add the star washers and 1 4 20 hex nuts Finger tighten Install a short lower brace on the legs See Figure 9A Repeat for the other end assembly Connect the leg sets with a long upper brace Add the hardware and finger tighten Repeat for the other side brace then install the long lower braces See Figure 9B Tighten all screws washers and nuts with a 7 16 in wrench and as needed a 2 phillips screwdriver Move the leg stand to the desired location Using a level adjust the leveling feet by raising or lowering the bolts with a 9 16 in wrench When the leg stand is level securely tighten all four nuts with the wrench Your leg stand is now completely assembled and ready for use See Figure 9C LOWER BRACE Fig 9B ASSEMBLY MOUNTING SAW TO LEG STAND ATTACHING ELEVATIN
74. icator to zero Retighten the bevel lock lever LOCK KNOB HANDLE BLADE GUARD HANDLE BEVEL INDICATOR BEVEL Sy CUT ELEVATING HANDWHEEL S LOCK LEVER gt o y Fig 42 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 OPERATION MAKING A BEVEL CUT See Figure 43 This procedure makes a cut with the blade and motor angled and the arm straight 90 to fence If there is no kerf follow the steps to make one Try this cut on scrap wood before cutting your workpiece A WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly to prevent possible injury Always raise the clear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard A WARNING Keep one hand on the handle until the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of injury Put the fence in the front position next to the front table and tighten the table clamps Check that the control cut device is set for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning Refer to the chart on the label and adjust the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the blade parallel to the arm release the yoke lock handle and position the yoke correctly with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm If the arm is too low or too high first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table Set the blade to just
75. installed by a qualified electrician Refer to the Electrical page of this manual TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 34 The radial saw makes cross cuts parallel with the arm across the grain and rip cuts square to the arm with the grain Each can be made with the blade vertical or beveled Instructions for making each kind of cut are given later in this section WARNING All blades and cutting accessories must be rated for at least 5 000 rpm to prevent possible injury CROSS CUTS Cross cuts are made parallel to the arm The blade is pulled along the length of the radial arm with the wood secured There are several types of cross cuts A cross cut shows 0 on the miter scale arm straight and 0 on the bevel scale blade straight A miter cutis made with the radial arm angled and the blade straight A bevel cutis produced with the arm straight and the blade angled A final type of cross cut is the compound cross cut Both the arm and the blade are angled Be thoroughly familiar with making cross cuts bevel cuts and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut Note In cross cuts the blade teeth point down as they strike the wood In rip cuts the teeth point up as they strike the wood WARNING NEVER make a cross cut with the short edge of the wood parallel to the fence Kick back is likely to occur causing the workpiece to be thrown back at you Treat such a workpiece as a rip cut 41 RIP CUTS In rip cuts
76. it breaker Motor overheats 1 Motor is overloaded 1 2 Windings are burned out 2 3 Work is being fed too fast 3 Request a voltage check from the power company Have the windings replaced and request a voltage check from the power company Feed work slower 53 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw vibrates excessively 1 Blade is warped 2 Saw is not mounted securely 3 Work surface is uneven 2 Replace the blade See the removal procedure in Assembly section Tighten all hardware Reposition on a flat surface Adjust the leveling feet on legs Saw is noisy when running 1 Motor needs attention 1 Have the motor checked at your nearest Sears Service Center Carriage does not travel smoothly in track under arm 1 Track is dirty or sticky 1 Clean track See Installing Carriage Assembly in Assem bly section 2 Carriage bearings are bad 2 Replace carriage bearings Contact your nearest Sears service center 3 Blade or teeth are dull or bent 3 Sharpen or replace the blade See the removal procedure in Assembly section 4 Blade is out of alignment 4 Use blade alignment proce dures in Adjustment section 5 Board is warped 5 Replace the board Saw stalls when ripping 1 Blade or teeth are dull or bent 1 Sharpen or replace the blade See the removal procedure in Assembly se
77. kerf cut one approximately 1 16 in deep Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with the switch on the arm Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade forward across the table to make the kerf Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back Turn the saw off with the switch on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops rotating Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf Position the workpiece against the fence Place the pawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence whichever is higher by at least 1 4 inch Grasp the handle with one hand With the other turn the saw on then hold the workpiece down and against the fence Keep your hand well away from the blade Squeeze the switch trigger and pull the blade through the workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut Keep your hand on the handle even after the cut has been made and the saw turned off until the blade stops rotating After completing the cut move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the arm Release the switch trigger and let the yoke move back behind the fence Do not release the handle until the blade stops rotating ARM MITER SCALE LOCK KNOB YOKE and lock the arm lock knob PIVOT LATCH E If the blade is angled raise the plastic lower guard release the bevel lock lever and set the bevel CARRIAGE YOKE LOCK ind
78. ls should be disconnected from the power supply E DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed E BEFORE MOUNTING DISCONNECTING OR REMOUNTING THE MOTOR unplug the saw and remove the switch key A WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or damage product E NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes E MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using this tool m DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears repair center m GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures E GROUND ALL TOOLS See Electrical page E WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine particles Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible E PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation E DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION E STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush E AVOID AWKWARD OPERATI
79. lves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs A DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Note IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you contact your nearest Sears repair center Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing If you have questions about terms in the following rules refer to the Glossary of Terms for Woodworking or the Features section READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS E KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the owner s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential h
80. ly before beginning a cut E When making a cut use steady even pressure Never force cuts CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 INSERT SWITCH KEY Fig 35 25 em SWITCH ON Fig 36 SWITCH OFF Fig 37 Do not cut wet or warped lumber Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or with pushsticks Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur Never stand directly in line with the blade Use the right type of blade for the cut being made Use the riving knife and anti kickback pawls when performing rip cuts OPERATION CUTTING AIDS See Figures 38 40 Cutting aids are used to improve the setup and help make the operator s work safer and more accurate They can be made from scrap wood and in various sizes and shapes for specific projects The basic types are pushsticks pushblocks and featherboards If the blade is set 2 in or more from the fence use a pushstick Use a pushblock when the blade is between 1 2 in and 2 in from the fence If the cut is narrower than 1 2 in use a different saw Refer to the drawings and instructions provided so you can make safer and more precise cuts PUSHSTICKS See Figure 38 Pushsticks must be narrower than the workpiece with a 90 notch in one end and shaped for a grip on the other end PUSHBLOCKS See Figure 39 A pushblock has an upright handle with a base attached to the handle Some pushblocks have a foot tha
81. m Div 98 Source 980 00 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts 5 i AA FIGURE B 60 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 273731 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PART NUMBER STD541031 STD551131 STD551031 976698 001 STD551031 STD551131 STD541031 976339 001 976340 001 624282 002 977249 001 STD523106 976834 001 976335 001 976334 001 976333 001 976332 001 STD551025 607737 004 989594 003 STD512510 976791 001 976792 001 STD551125 STD541025 977481 001 977491 001 977229 001 940021 008 621032 002 977227 001 981134 000 972000 706 ON OAR WN PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B DESCRIPTION Hex Nut 5 16218 coc diia palta aii dir didas Lock Washer 5 16 iN reaa eae daaar aaa E U aii a 4 Washer 5 161 soriana nata 8 Table SUpport lt 1 disisi eoi a ai Aestinenss Washer ION ui tz 4 Lock Washer 5 16 IMD 4 Hex Nut 5 108 ooo ii iia da Clamp Brack8t cialis AE E E E E EEA Square Nut 59 16 18 inaona a aA Cup Washer Table ClamMp ooooonccccnnccccncocccocccocononocononoconnccononononos Bolt 5 16 1
82. not designed for Use it only the way it was intended E DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Nonslip footwear is recommended Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair E ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses E NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is uninten tionally contacted E DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times E SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued m USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in the tool REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS Get in the habit of checking before turning on the tool that hex keys and adjusting w
83. nstalling Control Cut Device 0 0 eee eeeescccesseecesseeceneeecsneesenneeecenseesesssesesseevscssersessesssasesesassesssseesissessnssedas 40 Operation inc weet nai hea haart ni ES teeta de ee Basic Operation of the Radial Arm Saw a AS ass cries a sees z thet A NN SWItChsand Switch Ri A tea Hell td Causes of Kickback ci a e EE E Avoiding Kickback Cutting Aids Making a Cross Cut Making a Miter G brenin eua neare aaeoa er ia eP E diaria iii Making a ST AAA A E A ANO Making a Gompo nd Gross Cuts mutaciones Rip Cut Hazards and Precaution o er ereer eener innana ar e ae EEE a aek a a a aii Setting Up a RP OUE A NN Making a Rip CUT lesne enen e a a a aa aa ARA ERA Aaa A Making Other Cuts eei cid ne ar iia di da iaa a ti Cutting Long WoOrkplEcesS cecoicoiooconococcciviraci nonnaririsni incar dr cnnn dar aaee a de ini noia A nE dado dadas aiii in NoN TAFOUINCU S it A A A E eh ce Ses ase A Ri M Maintenance ci A A AA A 52 E A IN 53 57 E Exploded View and Repair Parts List ooo occccnnnooccccoccnoononoccnoncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrrnnnnn nr rn nn nnnn nn nn rra rare nnnnnnncoo 58 79 M Parts Ordering Service oooncccccnnonccccccncno non ccn nn back page 3 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 safety warnings do not by themse
84. nt of the fence Lower the blade with the elevating handwheel until it just clears the front table E Lock the following controls bevel lock lever below the handle carriage lock knob on the left side arm lock knob on top of the arm and yoke lock handle below the yoke on the right M Stand a framing square on the table with the short leg pointing up against the saw blade and the long leg parallel to the fence Place the square flat against the blade between two teeth E if both the top and bottom of the saw blade are flat against the square no adjustment is needed E If the saw blade gaps at the top or bottom remove the bevel index cap by removing the two phillips head screws below the handle You will see four socket head screws E Loosen the socket head screws with a 1 4 in hex key Rotate the motor slightly while holding the square against the saw blade and table top E Slightly tighten each of the four screws and recheck the blade and framing square ARM LOCK KNOB FRAMING SQUARE BEVEL LOCK LEVER FRONT TABLE ELEVATING HANDWHEEL Fig 29A CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 there is still a gap repeat the previous two steps E Check the bevel indicator on the yoke assembly near the handle It should read 0 If it does not reset it by loosening the screws and rotating the bevel index cap Retighten the two screws E Loosen the carriage lock knob BLADE SQUARE TO TABLE N
85. of cut that gives a notch in the edge of a workpiece Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Cont Resin A sticky sap based substance Rip Cut In a radial saw a cut made with the blade parallel to the fence and perpendicular to the arm Can be across or with the grain The teeth point up at the point of contact with the wood Sawblade Path The area directly in line with the blade over under behind or in front of it Also the workpiece area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is off set from the face of the blade Throw Back Saw throwing back a workpiece similar to kickback Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the workpiece Trailing End The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a rip cut Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being done The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Worktable The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing a cutting operation UNPACKING A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury assemble all parts to your saw before connecting itto power supply The saw should never be connected to the power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or remo
86. off with the switch on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops rotating Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf Position the workpiece against the fence Place the pawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence whichever is higher by at least 1 4 inch Grasp the handle with one hand With the other hand turn the saw on then hold the workpiece down and against the fence If necessary slightly raise the outer blade guard for clearance Keep your hand well away from the blade Squeeze the switch trigger and pull the blade through the workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut Keep your hand on the handle even after the cut has been made and the saw turned off until the blade stops rotating After completing the cut move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the arm Release the switch trigger and let the yoke move back behind the fence Do not release the handle until the blade stops rotating MITER SCALE GEN SR YOKE SS PIVOT LATCH LOCK KNOB Fr 1 SWITCH r YOKE LOCK HANDLE HANDLE BEVEL LOCK LEVER TABLE CLAMPS 9 z o Fig 44 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 OPERATION RIP CUT HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS Two hazards are specifically associated with rip cutting outfeed zone and wrong way feed In the outfeed zone behind the blade the blade teeth point down The slightest contact while
87. ord is 1 not plugged in 2 Cord or switch is damaged 2 3 Circuit fuse is blown 3 4 Circuit breaker is tripped 4 5 Switch is burned out 5 6 Connections are loose burned 6 out or damaged Plug in cord Have the cord or switch re placed at your nearest Sears Service Center Replace circuit fuse Reset circuit breaker Have the switch replaced and request a voltage check from the power company Have the wiring checked and repaired Request voltage check from power company Motor does not reach full speed or power 1 Voltage from source is low 1 2 Circuit is overloaded with other 2 appliances or motors Request a voltage check from the power company Test without any other motors and on different circuit Have the windings replaced and request a voltage check from the power company Have an electrician replace with a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker Use a shorter cord Have the switch replaced Motor stalls blows fuses or trips circuit breakers 3 Motor windings are burned out 3 4 Fuses or circuit breakers are 4 wrong size 5 Extension cord is too long 5 6 Starter switch is defective 6 1 Starter switch is defective fi 2 Voltage from source is low 2 3 Fuses or circuit breakers are 3 wrong size or defective Have the switch replaced Request a voltage check from the power company Have an electrician replace with a 15 amp fuse or circu
88. ot counterbored They are used for raising or lowering the center of the table until it is level E Locate the front table and the following hardware 1 tee nut 1 U clip 1 4 in 1 setscrew 1 4 20 x 7 8 in 4 pan head screws 1 4 20 x 1 in 1 pan head screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 in 5 flat washers 5 8 in 4 lock washers 1 4 in 4 hex nuts 1 4 20 E Place the front table on a solid worksurface with the top surface face down Place the tee nut in the non counterbored hole and tap it in place with a hammer SETSCREW 1 3 4 in SCREW Y P FLAT WASHER db REAR OF FRONT TABLE TEE NUT REAR OF FRONT TABLE Fig 22A E Snap the U clip onto the front edge of the saw base Line up the hole in the U clip with the saw base hole just to the left of the center notch in saw base See Figure 22B E Place the table top up on the table supports so the center counterbored hole lines up over the hole in the U clip M Place a flat washer in each counterbored hole CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ALIGN U CLIP id OVER THIS HOLE Fig 22B E Place the long pan head screw into the center hole and thread into the U clip Do not tighten until the table has been checked for evenness See Figure 22A E Place the setscrew through the small leveling hole and thread into the tee nut but do nat tighten E Puta 1 in long pan head screw in the four remain ing holes and through the holes in the
89. ow key Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool CAUSES OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed If your hands are near the blade they may be jerked loose and contact the blade Obviously kickback can cause serious injury and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as the following E Making a cut with incorrect blade depth Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece Twisting the wood while making a cut Failing to support work Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Misusing the saw Not following correct operating procedures Using the wrong blade for the type of cut Cutting with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade AVOIDING KICKBACK M Always use the correct blade depth setting The outer point of the blade teeth should clear the lower surface of the workpiece by 1 8 in to 1 4 in when making these cuts E Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut Knock out any loose knots with a hammer Never saw into a loose knot or nail E Always use the fence when rip cutting This helps prevent twisting the wood in the cut E Always use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades E To avoid pinching the blade support the work proper
90. rate efficiently on a 120V AC single voltage circuit However if heavy duty operation is required the circuits are overloaded or the circuit is low voltage have a qualified electrician change the voltage on the main power system to a 240V AC voltage circuit A WARNING The control cut device is set up for a 120V AC single voltage circuit Do not modify the control cut cord Identify the control cut cord and tie it back out of the way E Correctly identify the control cut cord unplug it and set it aside E Unplug the main power cord E Remove the blade following the procedure in the Assembly section SLIDE AS SHOWN FOR SINGLE VOLTAGE CIRCUITS E Remove the pan head screw above the blade SWITCH SHOWN IN 110 120 VOLT POSITION arbor on the motor cover Lift motor cover to Rig expose switch See Figure 2 LIFT MOTOR COVER TO EXPOSE SWITCH m Use a small screwdriver to slide the dual voltage switch to the 240V position See Figures 3 and 4 E Reinstall motor cover E Replace the 120V plug on the main cord with a UL listed 240V 15 amp 3 prong plug E Follow the instructions provided with the UL listed plug E Plug the cord into a 240V 15 amp 3 blade recep tacle Make sure the receptacle is connected to a 240V AC power supply through a 240V branch circuit that has a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker Note No adapter is available for this type of plug or receptacle PAN HEAD SCREW SLIDE AS SHOWN FOR DUALVOLTAGE CIRCU
91. renches are removed from tool CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before using the tool again check any damaged parts including guards for proper operation and performance Check ignment of moving parts binding of moving parts reakage of parts saw stability mounting and any ther conditions that may affect its operation A amaged part must be properly repaired or re aced by a qualified service technician at a Sears repair center to avoid risk of personal injury USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Use the right blade style for the material and the type of cut Use only blades marked for at least 5 000 rpm and 10 in or smaller with a 5 8 in arbor hole KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order This includes the blade guard the riving knife and the anti kickback pawls CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED When ripping feed work into a blade or cutter against the direc tion of rotation of the blade or cutter NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Using improper accessories may risk injury Consult the Accessories section for recommended accesso ries USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS All repairs whether electrical or mechanical should be made by a qualified service technician at a Sears repair center DQOocoyw E DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all too
92. riage cover screws E Replace carriage lock knob and spring E Repeat for the right side SCREWS RIP SCALE A L SPEED NUT CARRIAGE COVER SPRING REW CARRIAGE gt LOCK KNOB Fig 27 To complete setting up your saw continue with the Adjustment procedures The adjustments should be checked regularly depending on usage Your saw will provide accurate cuts with fine tolerances as long as you protect the accuracy with frequent alignment checks The radial arm saw can perform a wide range of high quality cuts The final step will be connecting the control cut device The control cut device offers many benefits As it increases operator control it eliminates the risk in a cross cut of the saw climbing out and over the workpiece at the operator Feed control of the blade as it cuts through the workpiece increases as does the accuracy of the cut The following adjustments need to be completed before the control cut device is connected ADJUSTMENTS Your radial arm saw is designed to perform a variety of complex cuts with fine tolerances A weekly align ment check ensures that your saw can perform with precision It takes about ten minutes and the results is better performance and a longer life for your saw Perform the checks in the order given If you miss an adjustment go back to the missed adjustment and repeat all steps from that point forward CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 A CAUTION Failur
93. rol Cut Power Cord Control Cut Power Cord Cord Label Motor Power Cord Motor Power Cord Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 in Sq Hd Screw 10 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd 1 Cable Clamp Screw 8 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd T C 4 Arm Bearing Washer 3 8 in Lock Nut 3 8 16 Cord Clamp Screw 6 19 x 5 8 in Pan Hd we 4 Rear Cover Screw 10 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd 3 Screw 3 8 16 x 2 1 8 in Hex Hd Locking 2 Arm Cover Pad Square Nut 3 8 16 Control Cut Warning Upper Arm Cover Screw 10 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd ooo 2 Miter Cap PART NUMBER 976354 001 980532 001 980447 001 641700 008 981135 001 981153 001 976393 001 981165 001 981169 001 981145 001 981147 001 976331 001 981149 001 976863 001 STD510803 976862 002 STD551131 981167 001 969220 005 976368 001 STD512505 642409 002 976369 001 DESCRIPTION Miter Indicator Miter Scale Label Strain Relief Screw 10 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd 4 Arm Cover Guard Label Guard Assembly Guard Warning Label Warning Label Miter Lock Label Warning Label Right Side Warning Label Left Side Switch Key Screw 8 32 x 3 8 in Pan Had Switch Lock Washer 5 16 in Screw 5 16 18 x 3 8 in Socket Hd Cord Clamp Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 in Pan Hd Screw 10 16 x 41 64 in Pan Hd Cable Bracket Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available Fro
94. s the workpiece better E Do not release the workpiece until it has moved past the pawls Keep pushsticks firmly in place E Use pushsticks and pushblocks not your hands when the trailing edge of the workpiece is within 3 in of the blade If the blade is set 2 in or more from the fence use a pushstick Use a pushblock and auxiliary fence when the blade is between 2 in and 1 2 in from the fence If the cut is narrower than 1 2 in use a different saw For large panel rip cuts use a featherboard instead of pushblocks or pushsticks See the section on Cutting Aids CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 on the arm remove the yellow key and wait for the SETTING UP A RIP CUT See Figure 45 A precise and safe rip cut requires a careful set up Before setting up for in rip or out rip especially for a bevel cut try the workpiece in both placements Check for stability visibility and control Test which will give the best pushstick clearance Instructions are given for an in rip cut At certain points the instructions will vary for a bevel rip cut or an out rip process and will be enclosed in parenthe ses example Figure 40 shows an out rip setup E Insert a solid fence with no kerfs Use an auxiliary fence if the blade will be set only 1 2 in to 2 in from the fence Tighten the table clamps E ifthe arm is too low or too high first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low and turn the elevating handwheel at th
95. site side and repeat the above procedure When the opposite side is level recheck the first side to make sure that it is still M Release the arm lock knob to angle the arm Begin aceurate ahd even by positioning the arbor shaft over the back of the E highest table support Normally this is the left side E Return the saw and motor to normal height and See Figure 21A position E Lock the arm lock knob and the carriage lock knob E Using one of the blade wrenches as a feeler gage place it on the table support below the arbor shaft E With the elevating handwheel carefully lower the motor until the shaft just touches the wrench The wrench should move with only slight resistance Securely tighten the back screw on the table support E Without changing the elevation move the arm to place the blade arbor over the front of table sup port See Figure 21B BEVEL INDEX KNOB BEVEL LOCK LEVER BLADE WRENCH AT BACK BLADE ARBOR RIGHT SIDE TABLE SUPPORT LEFT SIDE TABLE SUPPORT ELEVATING HANDWHEEL Fig 21A 29 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE FRONT TABLE See Figures 22A 22C Use this procedure to install the fixed front table The top of the table has counterbored holes predrilled from the top around the center to attach the table In the center are a counterbored hole and a small hole which is n
96. slots and rotate the cam behind the nut to eliminate the gap between the blade and the square E Retighten the nut E Tighten the bevel lock lever Recheck the blade and the square for any gaps E Raise the blade with the elevating handwheel to approximately halfway up Index the blade to a vertical 0 bevel with the bevel index knob Lock it with the bevel lock lever ADJUSTMENT GAP NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNING THE RIP SCALE INDICATORS See Figures 32A 32B The rip scale indicators on the arm show the distance between the blade and the rip fence The upper scale is used when the fence is positioned directly behind the front table The lower scale is used when the fence is at the extreme rear directly in front of the column The in rip indicator and scale are on the right side of the arm The out rip indicator and scale are on the left side This procedure checks the indicators with the fence at the back of the tables directly in front of the column The blade should be turned to the in rip position to set the rip scale indicator on the right side of the arm Then the blade should be turned to the out rip position to set the rip scale indicator on the left side of the arm You will need a framing square E Ifthe fence is not at the rear of the tables place it there E Turn the blade to the in rip position by loosening the yoke lock handle below the arm on the right Then pull the yoke pivot latch
97. stments will be wrong and could result in machine damage This procedure checks both the elevating action and the rotating action If a check does not show loose ness do not perform the adjustment E ifthe arm is not at 0 straight forward release the arm lock knob set the arm and re lock the arm lock knob E Elevation check To check the elevation movement place your hand under the front of the radial arm Press upward on the radial arm There should be no play between the column tube and the column support The whole assembly should move as one See Figure 19A COLUMN TUBE ARM COLUMN SUPPORT Fig 19A ASSEMBLY E Rotation check To check the rotation hold the front of the arm with one hand and grasp the top of the column support with the other Press the arm to the side If there is play between the column support and the column tube it needs to be adjusted See Figure 19B COLUMN TUBE COLUMN SUPPORT Fig 19B Elevation Adjustment lf the elevation check did not show any play between the column tube and the support go to the rotation adjustment Otherwise raise and lower the arm with the elevating hand wheel Tighten the black screws on the right side of the column support by 1 16th to 1 8th of a turn Tighten the two silver screws on the left side slightly more You will need two 1 2 in wrenches or sockets Turn the elevating handwheel again If the column tube binds loosen the silver an
98. t extends down from the base and against the workpiece The foot is attached to the base with glue only to prevent damage to the blade FEATHERBOARDS See Figure 40 Featherboards are used for large panels along with an auxiliary table and a C clamp A featherboard has an angled end to fit against the edge of the workpiece It is clamped in place so the workpiece moves be tween either the fence and the featherboard or the table and featherboard Slots in the end of the featherboard help resist kickback and allow for variations in the width of the workpiece WARNING Clamp the featherboard against the infeed side of the workpiece If clamped behind the blade it could squeeze the cut edges together causing binding and kickback Kickback can cause serious injury Y PUSHSTICKS Fig 38 PUSHBLOCKS Fig 39 FEATHERBOARD Fig 40 Note The Pushstick designs above are for illustration purposes only They have not been drawn to scale CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 OPERATION MAKING A CROSS CUT E If the blade is angled raise the plastic lower guard See Figure 41 release the bevel lock lever and set the bevel Use this procedure to make a cut with the blade indicator to zero Retighten the bevel lock lever vertical and straight forward If a kerf does not existfor W If the blade is in front of the fence loosen the the line of the cut cutting path follow the steps to carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm make one
99. the blade is still spinning can snag clothing jewelry the work piece or even skin causing serious personal injury Wrong way feed occurs when the workpiece contacts the blade from the outfeed side It is very hazardous and will jerk the workpiece violently You could be cut if you are holding the workpiece A WARNING Failure to observe any of these precautions can result in serious injury E The first precaution is of course simply to stay completely away from the outfeed zone Keep hands away from the outfeed zone E Point the anti kickback pawls away from the blade teeth to snag a workpiece if the blade grabs They should be positioned to rest lightly on the workpiece The flat side of the pawls should be level and horizontal E Set the riving knife to just clear the table E Set the hold down in front of the blade to just clear the workpiece E Start and finish your cut from the infeed side E Push the workpiece past the pawls with push ocks and pushsticks to finish the cut f the blade jams turn the saw off with the switch E ao blade to fully stop before freeing it E Make sure the blade is parallel to the fence and the workpiece is not warped or twisted M Make sure no pressure is applied to the workpiece on the outfeed side E Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly E Always set up the workpiece so the wider part of the wood is between the blade and the fence This stabilize
100. the nut and repeat the second step to bearings if needed test the tightness Adjust it so the bearing turns E On the left side of the arm remove the carriage even against resistance when the carriage is lock knob the carriage cover screws and the moved but not so much that the carriage is difficult carriage cover to move and return it to its rear position E With one hand grip the front bearing hard to keep it W Repeat for the left rear bearing still and pull the carriage forward with the other Note Adjust bearings on the left side only Bearings hand The bearing should turn If it stays still as the on the right side do not adjust carriage is moved it needs to be adjusted M Replace the carriage cover carriage cover screws CARRIAGE BEARING and carriage lock knob 9 16 in ECCENTRIC SCREW WRENCH ORES a a alten PN zW wis Y HEX NUT A ar FA GRASP AND HOLD Y CARRIAGE BEARING Fig 20A 1 2 in WRENCH _ Fig 20B CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 28 ASSEMBLY LEVELING THE TABLE SUPPORTS E Place the wrench below the shaft and check that See Figures 21A and 21B the clearance is the same If not adjust the table support until it is the same Securely tighten the The table supports must be perfectly level front screw E Pull the bevel lock lever forward to unlock it Use the bevel index knob to rotate the motor so the arbor shaft points down Lock the bevel lock lever E Move the arm to the oppo
101. ube The column tube can be raised or lowered with the elevating handwheel at the front of the saw See Figures 8A and 8B CONTROL CUT DEVICE Limits carriage speed to prevent climb using a cable from the carriage to the column Has a separate motor on left side which is activated by the switch trigger in the handle The cable returns the carriage to the column when the motor is not activated Speed is adjusted with a thumbwheel on the handle It runs on a separate 120V AC single voltage circuit See Figure 8C WARNING When connecting only one of the cords squeeze the switch trigger in the handle If the main motor cord alone is connected the switch trigger in the handle will not operate the control cut device The carriage cannot be advanced without power to the control cut device DUAL VOLTAGE If needed your main power source may be rewired by a qualified electrician to provide a 240V AC circuit See the Electrical section DUST GUIDE Directs sawdust created from the cut being made in the direction you set Located at the rear of the upper blade guard See Figure 8D ELEVATING HANDWHEEL The handwheel below the worktable in front that changes the height of the arm and the blade See Figure 8C FENCE Removable guide for work which extends across width of table See Figure 8C FRONT TABLE Fixed portion of the worktable that supports the work See Figure 8C HANDLE Used to pull the yoke assembly Mounted on t
102. ving blades or when not in use WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury E Carefully remove all parts from the carton and place the saw on a level work surface Separate and check against the list of loose parts E Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw identified all parts and satisfactorily operated your new saw Note If any parts are damaged or missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly ACCESSORIES FORACOMPLETE SELECTION OF ACCESSORIES FORTHIS AND OTHER CRAFTSMAN POWERAND BENCH TOOLS VISIT YOUR NEAREST SEARS RETAIL STORE CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 LOOSE PARTS LIST Check all loose parts from the box with the list below Use the instructions on the following pages to assemble All fasteners are shown actual size T SAWsASSSMDIY ciones 1 EN A ES H FE o 2 cai 1 72 e 2 Elevating Handwheel A Handwheel A acct lenten 1 4 Hex Key AL S AG MM Hex KEV coi add 1 O A A ees 1 B A Fig 6A CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 273731 12 LOOSE PARTS LIST Check all loose parts from the box with the list below Use the instructions on the following pages to assemble All fasteners are shown actual size 5
103. with your left hand If you prefer to use a pair of pliers do not damage the cable Note Do not to let the spring loaded cable clamp slip out of your hand or pliers If it slips past the cable bracket and goes up into the control cut motor housing then disassembly of the control cut assembly will be required to get it back out E Place the barrel fitting into the socket at the back of the carriage assembly E Remove the carriage lock knob and spring Replace the carriage cover and screws then replace the spring and carriage lock knob M_Set the speed thumbwheel using the chart on the label If you are unsure of the proper speed setting use the lowest setting BARREL FITTING CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY SOCKET Fig 33 OPERATION BASIC OPERATION OF THE RADIAL ARM SAW A radial arm saw can be used for straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling compound cutting and resawing lt can make dado or molding cuts with special attachments This saw is designed to cut wood and wood composi tion products only The three prong plug must be plugged into a match ing outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment can result in electric shock Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding Do not modify the plug if it will not fit the outlet have the correct outlet

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