Craftsman 315.22851 Saw User Manual
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1. Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require different settings always make a trial cut AX WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from in scrap material along a guideline to determine saw could result in accidental starting causing how much you should offset the guideline on the possible serious personal injury board to be cut E Loosen bevel adjustment knob See Figure 19 EE Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired angle setting on bevel scale See Figure 19 BB Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely A WARNING Attempting bevel cut without knob securely tightened can result in serious injury 16 OPERATION POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP E Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw See Figure 21 blade E Tighten hex nut and bevel adjustment knob securely ANUSTHENT ADJUSTMENT A WARNING Attempting to make cuts without bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury TO POCKET CUT HEX NUT E See Figure 22 A WARNING Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of your saw possibly causing serious injury Adjust the bevel setting to zero set blade to correct blade depth setting and swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle Always raise the lower blade guard wit2. and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses 4 fay sor DE TIER with side shields available at Sears Retail Stores 2 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 themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL NOTE A A MEANING A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger waming or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs DANGER Failure to obey a safety waring 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 WARNING Failure to obey a safety waming 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 CAUTION Fai
3. be cut works best for most efficient cutting action TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH E Remove battery pack from saw RIGHT Fig 12 Never use your saw as shown in figure 13 A WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury BASE ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY KNOB Fig 11 Never place your hand on the workpiece behind your saw while making a cut W Loosen depth adjustment knob See Figure 11 E Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the required depth is reached A WARNING To make sawing easier and safer E Tighten depth adjustment knob securely always maintain proper control of your saw Loss of control of your saw could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury 13 OPERATION TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL E Always support your workpiece near the cut E Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your left E Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during the cut Place your workpiece with its good side down Note The good side is the side on which appearance is important Before beginning a cut draw a guideline along the desired line of cut Then place front edge of base on that part of your workpiece that is solidily supported See Figure 12 i Never place your saw on that part of the workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made See Figure 14 RIGHT Fig 15 Depress the lock off b
4. or removing blades cleaning or when not in use Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your saw See Figure 3 DEPRESS LATCHES TO RELEASE BATTERY PACK x LATCHES Fig 3 E Remove battery pack from your saw TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 3 Place battery pack in your saw Align raised rib inside saw with groove on battery pack Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in saw before beginning operation A CAUTION When placing battery pack in your saw be sure raised rib inside saw aligns with groove on battery pack and latches snap in place properly Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal components 10 A WARNING A 5 1 2 in blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guard while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle Either of these situations could result in a serious accident TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE TO ASSEMBLE BLADE E Remove battery pack from saw A WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serio
5. straight edge E Incorrect blade depth setting See Figure 7 guide when rip cutting This helps prevent twisting Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece te the blade in the cut E Twisting blade while making a cut E Always use clean sharp and properly set blades W Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improperly Never make cuts with dull blades set blade Mi To avoid pinching the blade support the workpiece E Incorrectly supporting workpiece See Figure 8 properly before beginning a cut The right and wrong ways to support large pieces of work are shown in figures 8 and 0 Fig 8 H Forcing a cut E Cutting warped or wet lumber E Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures 12 OPERATION E When making a cut use steady even pressure STARTING A CUT Never force cuts Know the right way to use your saw E Do not cut warped or wet lumber See Figure 12 E Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces of kickback should it occur When using your saw always stay alert and exercise control Do not remove your saw from workpiece while the blade is moving DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT Always keep correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 inch below the material to be cut More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough One blade tooth below the material to
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7. ICATE SOFT START MODE GREEN LIGHT ON INDICATES FULLY CHARGED RED LIGHT ON INDICATES FAST CHARGING MODE BATTERY CHARGER 1 7 16 in BACKSIDE OF CHARGER Fig 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES When using your trim saw continuously the batteries in your battery pack will become hot You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot this will cause the yellow and green lights on your battery charger to come on instead of the red light The yellow and green lights indicate soft start mode and will switch to green only indicat ing slow charge mode The red light indicates fast charge mode 1 hour charge time The green light indicates slow charge mode requiring overnight charging for batteries to reach full charge If the green light comes on after letting battery pack cool down remove it from charger for additional cooling Once the battery pack cools down you can recharge battery pack in fast charge mode as normal Do not leave a hot battery pack in charger until it cools down The green light will not go off when battery pack cools If fast charge mode is desired you must physically remove a hot battery pack from the charger let it cool then place it back in charger after it has cooled down Note This situation only occurs when continuous use of your saw causes the batteries to become hot I
8. ING CROSS CUTS OR RIP CUTS Fig 16 Since blade thicknesses vary always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much if any the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut Note The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guideline WIDTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 17 WIDTH OF CUT SCALE A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of your saw When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts the scale can be used to measure up to four inches to the right side of the blade It can be used to measure up to one inch to the left side of the blade RIP GUIDE EDGE GUIDE Use the rip guide provided with your saw when making wide rip cuts A five inch scale has been provided on the rip guide When using the width of cut scale on the base in combination with the rip guide cuts can be made up to 6 in to the left of the blade or 8 3 4 in to the right of the blade The rip guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in a cut The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback TO ASSEMBLE RIP GUIDE E Remove battery pack from saw A WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personat injury 4 WING SCREW RIP GUIDE EDGE GUIDE PLACE RIP GUIDE THRU HOLES Fig 18 W Place sip guide through holes in saw base as shown in figure 18 E Adjust rip guide to the wid
9. NG Never tie the lower blade guard in a E Loosen bevel adjustment knob raised position Leaving the blade exposed could E Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw lead to serious injury 17 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic BATTERIES Your saw s battery pack is equipped with 12 nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life However like all batteries they wilt eventually wear out Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries Handling of these batteries especially when wearing rings and jewelry could result in a serious burn To preserve natural resources please recycle or dispose of expired battery pack properly This product contains nickel cadmium battery Must be disposed of properly Loc
10. OF O ML CUT ADJUSTMENT SC RZ p ON DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB N ES Q SWITCH TRIGGER GUIDE SCREW a WING SCREW A p UPPER BLADE GUARD BEVEL CUT LOWER ADJUSTMENT BLADE GUARD BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB RIP GUIDE BASE ASSEMBLY Fig 2 OPERATION A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or E Normally the yellow and green lights on charger safety glasses with side shields when operating will come on This indicates charger is in soft start tools Failure to do so could result in objects mode and should switch to fast charge mode within being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible 5 minutes When charger is in fast charge mode serious injury the red light will come on If after a period of 15 minutes the yellow and green lights remain on A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your remove battery pack wait 1 minute and reinsert battery pack in charger If the yellow and green lights continue to remain on after an additional 15 minutes the battery pack is damaged and will not accept a charge Return battery pack to your nearest Sears Repair Center for checking or trim saw to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury CHARGING YOUR TRIM SAW replacing The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a E When your battery pack becomes fully charged the low charge condition to prevent possible problems red light will turn OFF and the green light will tu There
11. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 5 1 2 in PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS TRIM SAW Model No 315 269600 Save this manual for future reference CAUTION Read and e Safety follow all Safety Rules and e Features Operating Instructions before Operation first use of this product e Maintenance TENRA e Parts List Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com crattsman SP NRTL 972000 561 8 98 TABLE OF CONTENTS E Table of Contents i s riain alpen ea te seh estonie as rare tl Megha ee NEN A Ah Sede 2 E Warranty and Introduction 00 cc cecsscccsescsecseseeesscessacesesscesesnaneeeseusesseeseseresesaaeacerauresuseussveassessenccasarsenceaes 2 E Rules For Safe Operation ETA A E NA T EEES EEEE 3 5 A Important Safety Rules For Battery Tools nnasnennrsossenoosesrenrerrerenesrsernnannnnvurevevrvsusraenanenneansnnreoveevnen 4 B Important Safety Instructions For Charger ccsccsssssssersssssssessesseesecoscaesaressecsesnsassessseauseteassonees ee C Important Safety Instructions For Trim Saws cccccsscsesecssesessessssseseeseaecseseeerensesenesseatnsesssssseseeenees 5 M Product Specifications and Unpacking ccccscsecscssssesensseessesssesssnscaeessesseseseesursanesessessassussuneossorseeseness 6 E ACCOSSOMNES a a a a a shee aaa a aa a a den anttecde ede eee hs 6 Bi US EEE TE E E EAE S A E A EE E EA 7 8 Oole i P
12. REE E ruse EETA E E E EE ESA 9 17 B Maintenance n niise e aN A EA EEE E A E E ER 19 B Battery Pack Removal and Preparation For Recycling P AASE EE SE E E EEE E 19 E Exploded View and Repair Parts List ccssscecssssresssesseecccseversessessesesenensesseseasonasensenes PEASE 20 21 E Parts Odenng SOMGA y a a a a a ais Gu a a oii 22 A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions it means attention Your safety is involved WARRANTY ik FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS TRIM SAW If this CRAFTSMAN Professional Cordless Trim Saw fails due t a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Sears will repair it free of charge WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates 1601 79 INTRODUCTION Your trim saw has many features for making cutting A CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety owner s manual before using your new trim saw performance and dependability have been given top Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe priority in the design of this trim saw making it easy to Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use maintain and operate your trim saw properly
13. WORK before applying power NEVER Hold workpiece in your hand or across your legs E WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL _ CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger part number 977405 000 Before using battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual on battery charger and product using battery charger A WARNING To reduce risk of injury charge only nickel cadmium type rechargeable batteries Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage m Do not expose charger to rain or snow Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons E To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord pull by charger body rather than cord when disconnecting charger RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued E Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress a An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is
14. al state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in ordinary trash Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and or disposal options 19 Do not abuse power tools Abusive practices can damage tool as well as workpiece Only the parts shown on parts list page twenty one are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury To obtain the longest possible battery life we suggest the following Store and charge your batteries in a cool area Temperatures above normal room temperature will shorten battery life Never store batteries in a discharged condition Recharge them immediately after they are discharged All batteries gradually lose their charge The higher the temperature the quicker they lose their charge If you store your toot for long periods of time without using it recharge the batteries every month or two This practice will prolong battery BATFERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING A WARNING Upon removal cover the battery pack s terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape Do not a
15. cking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from toot before turning it on NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO SPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite flammable liquids gases or fumes KEEP HANDLES 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 strong solvents to clean your tool STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless _ indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center DRUGS ALCOHOL MEDICATION Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication CUTTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN WALLS AND FLOORS CAN CAUSE THE BLADE AND METAL PARTS TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE Do not touch metal parts when cutting into walls and floors
16. d for correct operation before each use If you drop your saw check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse Note The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position If for any reason your lower blade guard does not close freely take it to the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center for service before using OPERATION KICKBACK TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK See Figure 7 E Always keep the correct blade depth setting the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 in below the material to be cut See Figure 9 One blade tooth below the material to be cut works best for most efficient cutting action A a E AN a gh e 2 A SY ran p gt KICKBACK BLADE SET TOO DEEP Fig 7 The best guard against kickback is to avoid dangerous practices Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood Ay DANGER Release switch immediately if blade CORRECT BI LADE DEPTH SETTING binds or saw stalls Kickback could cause you to lose control of your saw Loss of control can lead y BELOW THE MATERIAL TO BE CUT Fig 9 Me Senous MJUTY E Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY beginning a cut Never saw into a knot or nail A E Make straight cuts Always use a
17. fore you should charge it until light on front of ON charger changes from red to green E After normal usage 1 hour of charging time is Note Batteries will not reach full charge the first time required to be fully charged A minimum charge they are charged Allow several cycles cutting time of 1 1 2 hours is required to recharge a followed by recharging for them to become fully completely discharged tool charged E The battery pack will become slightly warm to the TO CHARGE touch while charging This is normal and does not Charge battery pack only with the charger 4 indicate a problem i provided B Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or E Make sure power supply is normal house cold It will work best at normal room temperature voltage 120 volts 60 Hz AC only CAUTION Your battery pack contains special B Connect charger to power supply A f ne be high temperature batteries to help prevent battery Place battery pack in charger aligning raised rib in damage when left on charge for extended periods charger with groove in battery pack of time However once the batteries become fully E Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on charged we recommend that you unplug your battery pack engage properly with charger charger from power supply and remove the contacts battery pack OPERATION A WARNING Always remove battery pack from your saw when you are assembling parts making adjustments assembling
18. g Retainer Screw csccsesesetnseees 3 7 975549 000 Base Screw o ccscsscccssenseessecsessseuseesenserseacsas t gt 22 975534 000 Inner Blade Washer ssccscesrsscerserereseveees 1 8 975559 000 Hex NUL aiino r on a iiaii 1 23 975419 001 Saw Blade ii siciccisccccissssssaseisevosccstsstesesnceusvieness 1 9 975558 000 SGMOW cisccesssisassetescsscccvsctsanscssescideatoctenaccnavsstores 1 24 975533 000 Outer Blade Washe ccccceessvees 10 975550 000 Carriage Bolt M6 x 13 MM esee Fe eesesereseeees Tin 25 975532 000 Blade SCr W cccccscssscecccsecssscseesseconecenesrsecnsereee 11 980057 001 Data Plate ea aa e E a REREN 26 98001 1 000 Battery Pack Item No 9 11062 seeee 1 12 975557 000 Warning Label ea cere RETER 1 27 977405 000 Charger item No 9 14063 ccesccrseseeeee 1 13 975545 000 Upper Blade Guard cccsscccccsssscsscsssssesecsssesoeen 1 28 975554 000 Rip Quid aeii oati ie tbeacenestosesavsoieon 1 14 975543 000 Upper Blade Guard Screw nesses 3 29 975553 000 Blade Wrench 5 mm Hex Key ccseese 1 15 975542 000 BUMPET ceseseseseeeees eris Teias 1 30 980058 000 Carrying Case Not Shown eseserersesrieeeenen T 972000 561 Owners Manual Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS Retail Special Order System 21 For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 MY Home 1 800 469 4663 Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio
19. grasp only the insulated handle s provided on the tool Make sure hidden electrical wiring water pipes and mechanical hazards are not in the blade path when cutting into a wall or floor INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber before cutting IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet therefore they are always in an operating condition Be aware of possible hazards when carrying your battery tool when making adjustments to it or when changing accessories mM USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH YOUR BATTERY TOOL Do not substitute any other charger Use of another charger could cause batteries to explode causing possible serious injury E DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR BATTERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT They may explode E DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL INA DAMP OR WET LOCATION Your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50 F but less than 100 F Under extreme usage or temperature conditions battery leakage may occur If liquid comes in contact with your skin wash immediately with soap and water then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar If liquid gets in your eyes flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes then seek immediate medical attention if carrying your battery tool at your side make sure it is not running and your finger is not on the switch Avoid accidental starting mM SECURE
20. h the handle to avoid serious injury While holding lower blade guard by the handie firmly rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece See Figure 22 COMBINATION SQUARE td LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE Your saw has a positive 0 bevel stop that has been i J factory adjusted to assure 0 angle of your saw blade when making 90 cuts However misalignment can occur during shipping TO CHECK E Remove battery pack from saw A WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury BLADE GUARD E Place your saw in an upside down position on POCKET CUT workbench See Figure 21 Fig 22 E Using a combination square check squareness of Depress the lock off button and squeeze the switch saw blade to the base of your saw trigger to start your saw Always let the biade reach TO ADJUST full speed then slowly lower blade into the workpiece until base is flat against workpiece After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow i the blade to come to a complete stop After the blade A WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from nas stopped remove it from the workpiece Comers saw could result in accidental starting causing may then be cleared out with a hand saw or sabre saw possible serious persona injury E Remove battery pack from saw A WARNI
21. ing parts have come to a complete stop SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool if you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter 5 1 2 in No Load Speed 3 800 RPM Blade Arbor 3 8 in Motor 14 4 Volts DC Cutting Depth at 0 Bevel Cut 1 9 16 in Charge Rate 1 Hour Cutting Depth at 45 Bevel Cut 1 1 8 in Charger Rating 120 volts 60 Hz AC Your trim saw has been shipped completely A WARNING If any parts are missing do not assembled except for the blade Inspect it carefully to operate this tool until the missing parts are make sure no breakage or damage has occurred replaced Failure to do so could result in possible during shipping If any parts are damaged or missing serious personal injury contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate saw A blade blade wrench and this owner s manual are also included The following recommended accessories are currentlyAvailable at Sears Retail Stores E 5 1 2 in Thin Kerf Blade A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous FEATURES CHARGER See Figure 2 Your charger has a key hole hanging feature for convenient space saving storage Screws should be installed so that center distances are 1 7 16 inches apart i YELLOW AND GREEN LIGHT IND
22. kback KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from blade Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving A WARNING Blades coast after turn off USE RIP FENCE Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping SUPPORT LARGE PANELS To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback always support large panels as shown in Figure 10 Page 12 When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on the workpiece the saw should be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off LOWER BLADE GUARD A WARNING If lower blade guard must be raised to make a cut always raise it with the retracting handle to avoid serious injury See Figure 22 Page 17 GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls Don t remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving See Pages 12 and 13 BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE THE DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE TIGHT USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never se blade washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 5 1 2 inches NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during use NEVER start a saw when its blade is touching the workpiece NEVER lay a tool down before its mov
23. lure to obey a safety waming 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 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 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owner s manual carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces For example Pipes radiators ranges refrigera tor enclosures KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not tet visitors contact tool or extension cord STORE IDLE TOOLS When not in use tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked up place out of the reach of children Advises you of information or in
24. properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below Cord Length Feet 25 50 100 150 Cord Size AWG 16 16 16 14 Note AWG American Wire Gage E DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITHA DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG If damaged have repiaced immediately by a qualified y service technician m Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified service technician a Do not disassemble charger take it toa qualified service technician when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls will not reduce this risk m Do not use charger outdoors Disconnect charger from power supply when not in use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRIM SAWS E KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER Never wedge or tie lower blade guard open Check operation of lower blade guard before each use Do not use if lower blade guard does not close briskly over saw blade A WARNING if saw is dropped lower blade guard or bumper may be bent restricting full return If lower blade guard or bumper becomes bent or damaged replace them before reuse KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP Sharp blades minimize stalling and kic
25. screw Note Turn blade screw clockwise to remove E Remove outer blade washer See Figure 4 Note Blade can be removed at this point LOCK BUTTON AS Fig 5 11 SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean sharp and properly set Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and increase the danger of kickback Keep extra blades on hand so that sharp blades are always available Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow your saw down Use gum and pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations Do not use gasoline BLADE GUARD SYSTEM The lower blade guard attached to your trim saw is there for your protection and safety It should never be altered for any reason If it becomes damaged or begins to return slow or sluggish do not operate your saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced Always leave guard in operating position when using saw A DANGER When sawing through workpiece lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of workpiece Since blade is exposed on underside of workpiece keep hands and fingers away from cutting area Any part of your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury See Figure 6 y t LOWER BLADE GUARD IS IN UP POSITION WHEN MAKING A CUT BLADE EXPOSED ON UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE Fig 6 Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly Guard should be checke
26. structions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force small tool r attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool Don t use tool for purpose not intended for example A circular saw should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose Glothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool s moving parts and cause personal injury Rubber gloves and nonskid Yootwear are recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times Do not use while standing on a ladder or unstable support RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp at all times and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of che
27. t does not occur under normal circumstances Refer to CHARGING YOUR TRIM SAW for normal recharging of batteries If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears repair center for electrical check 7 FEATURES KNOW YOUR TRIM SAW See Figure 2 Before attempting to use any tool familiarize yourself with alt operating features and safety requirements Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cut adjustment mechanisms positive 0 bevel stop spindle lock and blade wrench storage A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury BLADE WRENCH 5 mm HEX KEY SWITCH See Figure 2 Your saw is equipped with a lock off button which reduces the possibility of accidental starting The lock off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger You must depress the lock off button in order to pull the switch trigger The lock resets each time the trigger is released Note You can depress the lock off button from either the left or right side APPLICATIONS Use only for the purpose listed below B Cutting all types of wood products lumber plywood paneling RIP GUIDE SCREW WING SCREW LOCK OFF BUTTON SPINDLE Sp LOCK BUTTON A BLADE WRENCH l STORAGE AREA J i Xi DEPTH
28. th needed E Tighten rip guide screw wing screw securely When using a rip guide position the face of the rip guide firmly against the edge of workpiece This makes for a true cut without pinching the blade The guiding edge of workpiece must be straight for your cut to be straight Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut 15 OPERATION TO BEVEL CUT When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any both hands as shown in figure 20 desired setting between zero and 50 Note When making cuts at 50 blade should be set at full depth of cut When making 45 bevel cuts there is a notch in the saw base to help you line up the blade with the line of cut See Figure 19 LOWER BLADE GUARD Fig 20 Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece Depress the lock off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw Always let the blade reach full speed then guide your saw into the workpiece GUIDE NOTCH GUIDELINE A WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed gould use saw to kickback toward you resultihg in s rious injury ALIGN INNER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH After you complete your cut release the trigger and LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING 45 BEVEL CUTS allow the blade to come to a complete stop After the Fig 19 blade has stopped lift yaur saw from the workpiece
29. ttempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components Nickel cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Also never touch both terminals with metal objects and or body parts as short circuit may result Keep away from children Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and or serious injury CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 269600 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your CORDLESS TRIM SAW or when ordering repair parts SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key Part No Number Description Quan Key Part No Number Description Quan 1 975546 000 Carriage Bolt M6 x 102 mm Darien i 16 975541 000 Bumper SCrOW assesssssserersnerrnrresreesrrnsrerreeseso 2 975547 000 Base Assembly ssessrsessesuesersosseresevossensenesne 1 17 975540 000 WING asec E E E E E T 3 975544 000 kock NUR acceso ea eests abit haa entices 2 18 975539 000 Lower Blade Guard cscesssseessesresresneesenees 4 975548 000 NOD EEEE AS ETAT E 2 19 975538 000 Ball Bearing NTN 6200LB ee eeeesesees 1 5 975552 000 SUNG EEE A E 1 20 975537 000 Bearing Retainer eessseeessererorreserrrerrersreses 1 6 975551 000 Wing SCrew ciiai sornas esis perse desinen 1 21 975536 000 Bearin
30. us personal injury W Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your saw See Figure 3 E Remove blade wrench 5 mm hex key from storage area See Figure 2 W Depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw and outer blade washer See Figure 4 Ow FP WASHER HANDLE Fig 4 Note Tum blade screw clockwise to remove E Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact blade A WARNING if inner blade washer has been removed replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly OPERATION E Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle Note The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw as shown in figure 4 E Replace outer blade washer Depress spindle lock button then replace blade screw Tighten blade screw securely Note Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten Return blade wrench to storage area REMEMBER Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle TO REMOVE BLADE W Remove battery pack from saw A WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury E Remove blade wrench from storage area See Figure 2 E Position your saw as shown in figure 5 depress y spindle lock button and remove blade
31. utton and squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw Always let the blade reach full speed then guide your saw into the workpiece AX WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause your saw to kickback towards yout resulting in serious injury When making a cut use steady even pressure Forcing causes rough cuts could shorten the life of your saw and could cause kickback REMEMBER When sawing through work the lower blade guard does not cover the blade exposing It on the underside of work Keep your hands and fingers away from cutting area Any part of your body coming in contact with the moving blade will result in serious injury RON After you complete your cut release the trigger and Fig 14 allow the blade to come to a complete stop Do not Hold your saw firmly with both hands remove your saw from workpiece while the blade See Figure 15 is moving A CAUTION When lifting your saw from the _ workpiece the blade is exposed on the underside of your saw until the lower blade guard closes Make sure lower blade guard is closed before setting your saw down on work surface TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT When making a cross cut or rip cut align your line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base as shown in figure 16 14 OPERATION TOP VIEW OF SAW GUIDELINE ALIGN OUTER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAK
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