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1. CAUTION When placing battery pack in the saw be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove inside saw and latches snap into place properly Improper assembly can cause damage to saw and battery pack 12 LATCHES BATTERY PACK Fig 5 REMOVING BATTERY PACK See Figure 6 Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from the saw Hi Remove battery pack from the saw DEPRESS LATCHES TO RELEASE BATTERY PACK TO REMOVE TO INSTALL LATCHES BATTERY PACK Fig 6 OPERATION KICKBACK See Figures 7 10 Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back toward you Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood A DANGER Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw Loss of control can lead to serious injury To guard against kickback avoid dangerous practices such as the following Mi Setting blade depth incorrectly Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece Twisting the blade while making a cut Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade Supporting the workpiece incorrectly Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool To lessen the chance of kickback follow these safety practices M Keep blade at the correct depth setting The depth set ting should not exceed2. 1 4 in below the material being cut ii Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting Never saw into a knot or nail BM Make straight cuts Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting This helps prevent twisting the blade E OWE BEATE RAGE z xi O Properly Set Dlades Never make BELOW THE MATERIAL TO BE CUT Fig 9 M Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut Use steady even pressure when making a cut Never force a cut Do not cut warped or wet lumber i Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if 4 should occur WARNING When using the saw always stay alert and exercise control Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving ee Pe maser OE cae e z Y od v s i EM a Dir a tf M ty Do 4 ZD A PEER PREY AS kkk pa i PSE RSA A CRAFTSMAN ESOS PY CORRECT SUPPORT Fig 10 pz A Bll o w LET EL w gt LLE p gt aaa gt BLADE SET TOO DEEP Fig 7 13 OPERATION 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 the saw and increase the dan ger of kickback Keep extra blades on hand so that sharp blades are always available Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw down Remove saw blade from th
3. GUIDE See Figure 4 SIRE SERGI Bi Remove battery pack from saw M Place edge guide through slots in saw base Adjust edge guide to the width needed M Tighten edge guide screw wing screw securely NOTE When using an edge guide position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge of workpiece This makes for a true cut without pinching the blade The guid ing edge of workpiece must be straight for the cut to be straight Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut LOWER BLADE GUARD LEVER PLACE EDGE GUIDE THROUGH HOLES Fig 4 11 OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the following purposes w Cutting all types of wood products lumber plywood paneling ii Cross Cutting Rip Cutting Bevel Cutting ii Pocket Cutting INSTALLING BATTERY PACK See Figure 5 M Place battery pack in the saw Align raised rib on bat tery pack with groove inside saw then slide battery pack in saw ii Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and battery pack is secured in saw before beginning operation
4. immediate medical attention Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Laser Guide Warnings The laser guide radiation used in the Craftsman trim saw is Class Illa with maximum lt 5 mW and 650nm wavelengths or Class Il lt 1 mW max 650nm These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Never aim the beam at a person or object other than the workpiece Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy workpiece without reflective surfaces Shiny reflective sheet metal or similar shiny materials are not suitable for laser use All repairs should be made by an authorized service representative or the laser manufacturer oa es Some of the following symbols may be used on this product Please study them and learn their meaning Proper inter pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION SYMBOL av Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current No No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load al Class Il Tool Double insulated construction min Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Type or a cha
5. sawing easier and safer a Z 7 always maintain proper control of the saw Loss of ES control could cause an accident resulting in pos E E e sible serious injury gt To make the best possible cut follow these helpful hints w Hold the saw firmly with both hands Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while mak CORRECT Fig 16 ing a cut Bi Support the workpiece so that the cut kerf is always to your side ii Support the workpiece near the cut ii Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut M Always place the saw on the workpiece that is sup ported not the cut off piece i Place the workpiece with the good side down Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before beginning the cut 16 OPERATION CROSS CUTTING RIP CUTTING See Figure 18 NOTE Refer to Using the Laser Guide on page 19 for the following aplications When making a cross cut or rip cut align the line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in the figure Since blade thicknesses vary always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much if any you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut NOTE The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide TOP VIEW OF SAW BLADE GUIDE NOTCH GUIDELINE ALIGN OUTER
6. BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING CROSS CUTS OR RIP CUTS Fig 18 TO RIP CUT WITHOUT EDGE GUIDE See Figure 19 Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw Bi Secure the workpiece E Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C clamps BM Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut NOTE Do not bind the blade in the cut WORKPIECE NOTE C CLAMP BOTH ENDS OF STRAIGHT EDGE BEFORE MAKING CUT Fig 19 STRAIGHT EDGE TO RIP CUT WITH EDGE GUIDE See Figure 20 Secure the workpiece Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge of workpiece Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip cut NOTE The guiding edge of the workpiece must be straight for the cut to be straight Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut WORKPIECE GUIDELINE EDGE GUIDE Fig 20 OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 21 23 NOTE Refer to Using the Laser Guide on page 19 for the following aplications To make the best possible cut follow these helpful hints Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45 bevel cuts Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material w Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting be tween zero and 51 59 Refer to To Adjust Beve
7. OPERATOR S MANUAL CRAFTSMAN 5 1 2 in 19 2 VOLT CORDLESS LASER TRIM SAW Model No 315 115780 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman c UL Jus 983000 877 Save this manual for future reference 02 29 08 REV 01 TABLE OF CONTENTS MENA o ta we celi CAE wad a cuwul sty A ia AE ad ON 2 MOTO UC ANETA ORNE TORACH 2 B General Satety RUS A ai AN ae ae aso ced A AG AG I see 3 4 By Specific Safety RU Sar a Ak wad RE OWO EK PLA A Ao 4 5 M SYMDOlIS zadac tai A ASA A INGO ONE EAE del NAC 6 7 MAS A A A A A AA ds 8 9 MASSON iii diri 9 11 MO A A A A A A A nae awe hed 12 20 Ad JUST Siria ada ala O POOR 20 EE A 21 22 ACCESOS a aii 22 Mm Exploded View and Repair Parts Lita A AA Ai 23 24 SEO A AN AN Back Page WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT If this Craftsman tool is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives yo
8. S ALDOR at AAA ISA A AA OTRAS 10 mm 3 8 in CULLING Dept AI Ola O A A OE ay eel a S 1 9 16 in E NN 1 1 8 in N Load Speed iii ONZ 4 500 r min RPM LasSerGUIJE Garo ida GG EE Class Illa lt 5 mW max 650nm or Class ll lt 1 mW max 650nm LOCK OFF BUTTON BUTTON TRIGGER LASER GUIDE LASER GUIDE SWITCH EDGE GUIDE OS UPPER SCREW SS a BLADE GUARD WING SCREW S SS S LOWER BLADE X GUARD HANDLE RR kx ON D gt d LOWER RI BLADE GUARD BEVEL GUT ADJUSTMENT py BLADE BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB SS BASE ASSEMBLY BLADE WRENCH STORAGE AREA EDGE GUIDE Q A Y DEPTH OF BLADE WRENCH CUT ADJUSTMENT 5 mm HEX KEY DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB Fig 1 FEATURES KNOW YOUR LASER TRIM SAW DEPTH CUT See Figure 1 Adjusts the depth of cut from 0 in to 1 9 16 in The safe use of this product requires an understanding of SPINDLE LOCK the information on the tool and in this operator s manual The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempt turning the blade screw ing Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all i operating features and safety rules NOTE Do not run trim saw with spindle lock engaged EDGE GUIDE DUST CHUTE To direct saw dust and chips away from the operator a dust chute is located on the side of the upper blade guard ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of the trim saw provides for maintaining proper you depress the swi
9. S BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel cad PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING mium rechargeable batteries Length of service from each To preserve natural resources please charging will depend on the type of work you are doing recycle or dispose of batteries properly The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide This product contains nickel cadmium maximum trouble free life However like all batteries they batteries Local state or federal will eventually wear out Do not disassemble battery pack laws may prohibit disposal of nickel and attempt to replace the batteries Handling of these cadmium batteries in ordinary trash batteries especially when wearing rings and jewelry could consurt your local waste authority for information result in a serious burn regarding available recycling and or disposal options To obtain the longest possible battery life we suggest the following A WARNING Upon removal cover the battery pack s ii Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape Do not fully charged and ready for use attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or For battery pack storage longer than 30 days remove any of its components Nickel cadmium bat E Store the batt hartos rafski teries must be recycled or disposed of properly Also PE WZORY PRANIE IS re A IO never touch both terminals with metal objects and or PE D bod
10. Screw M6 Screw M4 Carriage Bolt M6 X 12 mm Logo Plate Warning Label Upper Blade Guard Screw M4 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 X 16 mm Hex Hd oes 1 X 16mm Pan Hd 1 30 31 32 33 X 22 mm Pan Hd 1111111 4 34 35 36 Ball Bearing Ntn 6000zz Bearing Retainer Screw M2 6X 10mm Pan Hd 4 6112004 6112101 6614401 670957001 6800201 5228001 301014009 301014008 660212031 940057079 750273002 940214085 940214082 940230081 680027001 940304166 983000877 Inner Blade Washer Saw Blade Outer Blade Washer Blade Screw Edge Guide Blade Wrench 5 mm Hex Key Washer Laser Guide Assembly Class llla Laser Guide Assembly Class Il Screw M4 X 8 mm Washer Hd Data Plate Battery Laser Data Plate Class Illa Laser Data Plate Class II Laser Warning Washer Logo Label Operator s Manual Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS Retail Special Order System Complete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store
11. ake the cut A WARNING Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to climb up on the workpiece and back toward you E Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop E Lift the saw from the workpiece Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw A WARNING Never tie the lower blade guard ina raised position Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury LOWER BLADE GUARD POCKET CUT Fig 25 ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the battery pack is removed from tool Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury ADJUSTING THE LASER See Figure 26 NOTE Draw a pencil line on a scrap workpiece parallel to the long edge of the base as a straight line guide to aid in the adjusting process Bi Remove battery pack from the trim saw Make sure laser is turned off Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base Turn laser on Loosen the screw inside laser Rest the front of the base on scrap workpiece Adjust the laser beam with the mark on the scrap workpiece by loosening the screw to the laser aperture and slowly moving laser guide left or right Place battery pack in saw Since blade thicknesses vary always make a trial cut in scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut Once alignment is achieved tighten the screw 20 E Replace the laser cover i Ch
12. call ASIS A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that PACKING LIST could cause serious personal injury always remove Cordless Trim Saw with Laser the battery pack from the tool when assembling 5 1 2 in Blade parts Laser Guide Batteries 2 Edge Guide Blade Wrench Operator s Manual ASSEMBLY ATTACHING BLADE See Figure 2 A WARNING A 5 1 2 in blade is the maximum blade capacity of the 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 con tact 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 ac cident Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from the saw i Remove blade wrench 5 mm hex key from storage area Depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw and outer blade washer NOTE Turn blade screw clockwise to remove Bi 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 re moved replace it before placing blade on spindle Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly M 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 2 ii Replace outer blade washer E Depress spindle l
13. e base of the saw using a carpenter s square TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP Follow these directions to adjust the positive 0 bevel stop w Remove battery pack from the trim saw Loosen bevel adjustment knob Turn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely BEVEL STOP A WARNING Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury 19 ADJUSTMENT SCREW BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB HEX NUT POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP BLADE CARPENTER S SQUARE Fig 24 OPERATION POCKET CUTTING See Figure 25 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 the saw possibly causing serious injury Remove battery pack from saw Adjust the bevel setting to zero Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting Place battery pack in saw Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle NOTE Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury Hold the lower blade guard by the handle Bi 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 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed Guide the saw into the workpiece and m
14. e saw and use gum and pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations DO NOT USE GASOLINE BLADE GUARD SYSTEM See Figure 11 The lower blade guard attached to the trim saw is there for your protection and safety Do not alter it for any reason If it becomes damaged do not operate the saw until you have the guard repaired or replaced Always leave guard in operating position when using the saw A DANGER When sawing through work lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of work Since blade is exposed on underside of work keep hands and fingers away from cutting area Any part of your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury A CAUTION Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly Check the guard for correct operation before each use The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position If you drop the saw check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse LOWER BLADE GUARD IS IN UP POSITION WHEN MAKING A CUT BLADE EXPOSED ON UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE Fig 11 14 STARTING STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 12 To start the saw Depress the switch trigger Always let the blade reach full speed then guide the saw into the workpiece A WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full soeed could cause the saw to k
15. eck for proper alignment E Repeat as necessary until laser is aligned LASER COVER SCREW LONG EDGE OF BASE PENCIL LINE Fig 26 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool opera tion or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENANCE 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 penetrat ing oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plas tic which may result in serious personal injury Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster are subject to accel erated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bear ings brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials However if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air LUBRICATION A
16. efore making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally E Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks burns or a fire Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cut ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control E Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools E Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool E Keep the tool and its handle 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 Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the encl
17. ey are always in operating condition Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury Do not crush drop or damage battery pack Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow A damaged bat tery is subject to explosion Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition such as a pilot light To reduce the risk of serious personal injury never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals If exposed flush with water immediately Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca tion Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock For best results your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50 F but less than 100 F Do not store outside or in vehicles Under extreme usage or temperature condi tions 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 into your eyes flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes then seek
18. ickback toward you resulting in seri ous injury To stop the saw Release the switch trigger After you release the switch trigger allow the blade to come to a complete stop Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving SWITCH TRIGGER OPERATION A WARNING Always remove battery pack from the tool when changing operation settings or when the tool is not in use Failure to remove the battery pack may result in accidental starting and serious per sonal injury ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figure 13 Always keep correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 in below the material being cut More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough For more depth of cut accuracy a scale is located on the upper blade guard Bi Remove battery pack from saw Loosen depth adjustment knob w Determine the desired depth of cut M Locate depth of cut scale on back of upper blade guard w Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with notch on blade guard M Tighten depth adjustment knob securely USING THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 14 AX WARNING Do not stare into the laser beam or turn the laser on when the tool is not in use Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury The laser unit comes from the factory al ready ins
19. in the presence of flammable liq uids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY I A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery Use battery operated tool only with specifically des ignated battery pack Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire M Use battery only with charger listed MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER 315 115780 130279003 Model No 1425301 130279005 Item No 911041 Model No 315 115730 Item No 140301003 Item No 911375 PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack Carr
20. l Setting next NOTE When making bevel cuts you may need to re adjust laser See Adjusting the Laser TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING See Figure 22 ii Remove battery pack from the trim saw E Loosen bevel adjustment knob ii Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach de sired angle setting on bevel scale M Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely A WARNING Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury TO BEVEL CUT See Figure 23 w Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop Lift the saw from the workpiece BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB BLADE GUIDE NOTCH BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB GUIDE NOTCH GUIDELINE ALIGN INNER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING 45 BEVEL CUTS Fig 22 maca Fig 23 18 OPERATION POSITIVE 0 See Figure 24 The saw has a positive 0 bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0 angle of the saw blade when making 90 cuts TO CHECK POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP Hi Remove battery pack from the trim saw Place the saw in an upside down position on a work bench Check the squareness of the saw blade to th
21. ll of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suffi cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required REPLACING LASER GUIDE BATTERIES See Figure 27 Bi Remove battery pack from saw Make sure the laser is turned off Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base Remove both AAA batteries Install new AAA batteries aligning the positives with positives and the negatives with negatives as shown on the inside base of laser E Replace the laser cover Turn on the laser A CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments for performance other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Laser radiation se Avoid direct eye exposure Max Output lt bmW Wavelengih 650nm Class Illa laser product Complies with Z1CFR parts 1040 10 and 1049 11 April 1 2003 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates I 60179 USA 1894 T CS SEST Laser radiation ED Avoid direct eye exposure QA Max Output lt imW Wavelength 550nm Class II laser product Complies with 21CFR parts 1640 18 and 1040 11 April 1 2003 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates BL 60779 USA TTC5 6A650 301190001 ser radi direct eye exposure AVOID EXPOSURE Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture Fig 27 MAINTENANCE BATTERIE
22. lt in minor or moderate injury z Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in CAUTION property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest SEARS PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICE instructions in the operator s manual do not use this CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical product Call the Craftsman Consumer Helpline at replacement parts 1 800 932 3188 for assistance A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual If you do not understand the warnings and A WARNING 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 when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR POCO O En O Aa dE AE ai i cit oi Ly td devaadedevedsscnwest seeds 19 2VDC Blade Diametro AN Satoh Raced teal tne HEIs Sevag ods Hh eRe ese BER 5 1 2 in BIGG
23. ock button then replace blade screw Tighten blade screw securely NOTE Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten Return blade wrench to storage area NOTE Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON _ LA LOWER BLADE l GUARD HANDLE la NAAA LA INNER BLADE WASHER OUTER BLADE WASHER BLADE SCREW Fig 2 10 ASSEMBLY REMOVING BLADE SPINDLE LOCK See Figure 3 gt ii Remove battery pack from saw Ph Hi Remove blade wrench from storage area Bi Position saw as shown in figure 3 depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw NOTE Turn blade screw clockwise to remove Remove outer blade washer SCREW NOTE Blade can be removed at this point A WARNING Do not use any attachments or ac cessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal E SAS TO UY LA ai EDGE GUIDE Use the edge guide provided with the saw when mak ing wide rip cuts A five inch scale has been provided on the edge guide When using the width of cut scale on the Fig 3 base in combination with the edge guide cuts can be made up to 6 in to the left of the edge guide or 8 7 8 in to the right of the edge guide The edge guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in a cut The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback INSTALLING EDGE
24. osure plastic GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE E Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury E When servicing a tool use only identical replace ment parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Mi DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and blade Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing If both hands are holding the saw they cannot be cut by the blade Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade but not in line with the saw blade KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards see KICK BACK Do not reach underneath the work The guard can not protect you from the blade below the work Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position If saw is accidentally droppea lower guard may be bent Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part in all angles and depths of cut Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring If the guard and the spring are not operating properly they must be ser
25. racteristic of current To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand oper ator s manual before using this product Read The Operator s Manual Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as necessary a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri ous personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from blade will result in ous personal injury N ol l Eye Protection o Hands Symb Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri ous personal injury No Hands Symbo Failure to keep your hands away from blade will result in ous personal injury To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface Hot Surface epiejospojoe SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SIGNAL MEANING s ndicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will DANGER result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could WARNING result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may E resu
26. starting a saw in the workpiece center the saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not engaged into the material If saw blade is binding it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted E Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Do not use dull or damaged blade Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction blade binding and KICKBACK Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut If blade adjustment shifts while cutting it will cause binding and KICKBACK Use extra caution when making a Pocket Cut into existing walls or other blind areas The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK Know your power tool Read operator s manual carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious injury Always wear safety glasses with side shields Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses They are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet therefore th
27. talled and aligned If the laser becomes misaligned after time refer to the Adjustments section NOTE Make a trial cut on a piece of scrap material to ensure laser is aligned adjusting the laser may be necessary ii Remove battery pack from saw Mark the line to be cut on the workpiece Bi Adjust the depth and angle of the cut as needed Bi Switch on the laser beam Install battery pack into the tool and start the motor NOTE Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until the saw has reached maximum speed Slowly push the saw forward into the workpiece NOTE Keep the laser beam on the marked line on the workpiece for precision cutting Bi Once the cut is complete allow the saw to come to a complete stop before turning off the laser Hi Remove battery pack from saw 15 TO RAISE o _ ASSEMBLY TO E ka LOWER SAW TO A DEO TIGHTEN LOOSEN ZOE Fig 13 DEPRESS LASER GUIDE SWITCH ON OFF LASER GUIDE SWITCH OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 15 17 It is important to understand the correct method for oper ating the saw Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw A DANGER When lifting the saw from the workpiece the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw down Su j A WARNING To make
28. tch the saw will not start until you two hand control when cutting It has been designed to be reach the pre travel position You must depress the switch comfortable and easy to grasp fully to activate the saw LASER GUIDE BLADE WRENCH STORAGE The laser guide will generate a red line on the work Convenient wrench storage for quick blade changes surface when turned on to aid in alignment ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly Edge guide is used when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw SWITCH TRIGGER The trim saw is equipped with a pre travel safety switch which reduces the possibility of accidental starting When A WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate the tool until the damaged or missing m Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list possible serious personal injury are included A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool M Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or A RE or create accessories not recommended for use damage occurred during shipping with this tool Any such alteration or modification is m Do not discard the packing material until you have misuse and could result in a hazardous condition carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool leading to possible serious personal injury M If any parts are damaged or missing please
29. u specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL IN STRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or seri ous personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Hi Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo spheres such as
30. viced before use Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to dam aged parts gummy deposits or a buildup of debris Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as Pocket Cuts and Com pound Cuts Raise lower guard by Retracting Handle As soon as blade enters the material lower guard must be released For all other sawing the lower guard should operate automatically Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor An unprotected coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards cutting whatever is in its path Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg It is important to Support the work properly to minimize body exposure blade binding or loss of control Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring Contact with a live wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding E Always use blades with correct size and shape diamond vs round arbor holes Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run ec centrically causing loss of control E Never use damaged or incorrect blade
31. washers or bolts The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw for optimum performance and safety of operation Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched bound or misaligned saw blade causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator Kickback is a result of tool misuse and or incorrect op erating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces KICKBACK forces can be con trolled by the operator if proper precautions are taken E When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur Investi gate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding E When re
32. y parts as short circuit may result Keep away m Store battery packs in a discharged condition from children Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and or serious injury ACCESSORIES Look for these accessories at Sears retail 5 1 2 in Thin Kerf Blade A WARNING Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury 22 ER 315 115780 p CRAFTSMAN 19 2 VOLT CORDLESS TRIM SAW MODEL NUMB 32 CRAFTSMAN 19 2 VOLT CORDLESS TRIM SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 115780 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding the CORDLESS TRIM SAW or when ordering repair parts SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST KEY PART KEY NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION re A re A re A A A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A PM a 6614301 3025516 6614501 5224502 680001001 520177002 6797401 6802201 6621204 660142001 9427205 9429817 640556017 6620803 5217802 6619302 6867201 550994005 6807001 6850303 6620104 Carriage Bolt M6 X 100 mm Base Assembly
33. ying tools with your finger on the switch or insert ing the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations E Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions E Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be drawn into air vents E Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations TOOL USE AND CARE E Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control E Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your ap plication The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed E Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan gerous and must be repaired E Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position b
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