Craftsman 315.27119 Saw User Manual
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1. TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH battery pack from saw WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB BASE ASSEMBLY TO LOOSEN Fig 15 Loosen depth adjustment knob See Figure 15 B Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower WRONG Fig 17 po Never place your hand on the workpiece behind your Tighten depth adjustment knob securely saw while making a cut WARNING To make sawing easier and safer always maintain proper control of your saw Loss of control of your saw could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury OPERATION TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL Hold your saw firmly with both hands See Figure 19 Always support your workpiece near the cut Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your left 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 16 Never place your saw on that part of the workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made See Figure 18 RIGHT Fig 19 Depress the lock off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start2. BATTERIES Your saw s battery pack is equipped with 15 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 will 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 obtain the longest possible battery life we suggest the following To preserve natural resources please recycle or dispose of batteries properly This product contains nickel cadmium battery Local 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 20 Do not abuse power tools Abusive practices can damage tool as well as workpiece Only the parts shown on parts list page 23 are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other part should be replaced at a Sears Service Center 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 B Store and charge your batteries in a cool area
3. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury B Do not expose charger to rain or snow Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury B 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 Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury M To reduce the risk of damage to charger body and cord pull by charger plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury E sure cord is located to that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury B Anextension 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 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 Cord Size AWG 16 16 16 Note
4. AWG American Wire Gage B not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug If damaged have replaced immediate y by a qualified serviceman Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury B Do not disassemble charger take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of elec tric shock or fire Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any mainte nance or cleaning Turning off controls will not reduce this risk Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury B Do not use charger outdoors Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury B Disconnect charger from power supply when not in use Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT TOUCH UNINSULATED PORTION OF OUTPUT CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED BATTERY TERMI NAL Save these instructions Refer to them frequent
5. CROSS CUTS OR RIP CUTS Fig 20 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 21 WIDTH OF CUT SCALE BL DE Fig 21 17 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 rip guide or 8 7 8 in to the right of the rip guide 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 M Remove battery pack from saw WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury RIP GUIDE SCREW WING SCREW RIP GUIDE EDGE GUIDE PLACE RIP GUIDE THRU HOLES Fig 22 m Place rip guide through holes in saw base as shown in fi
6. 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 operating 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 When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reasons release the trigger and hold the saw motionless n the material until the blade comes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or puli the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICK BACK may occur Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding When restarting 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
7. it may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted Support large pane s 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 Do not use dull or damaged blades 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 protrud ing blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND OR SYMBOLS Important Safety Instructions For Charger M Save these instructions This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger item number 9 11040 981399 001 Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury B Before using battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual on battery charger and product using battery charger Follow ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury To reduce the risk of injury charge only nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride type recharge able batteries
8. not place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold It will work best at normal room temperature When the batteries become fully charged unplug your charger from power supply and remove the battery pack LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK Red LED Lighted Fast Charging Mode B Green LED Lighted Fully Charged And Slow Charging To Maintain Battery Pack B Red LED Flashing Hot Or Deeply Discharged Battery Pack Also Defective Battery Pack After 1 Hour M Yellow LED Lighted and Red LED Flashing Defective Battery Pack IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES Under extreme continuous use the batteries in your battery pack will become hot You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 1 hour before attempt ing to recharge When the battery pack becomes dis charged and is hot this will cause the red light on your battery charger to flash When battery pack cools down red light will glow continuously indicating fast charging mode 1 hour charge time Once the battery pack cools down it will recharge battery pack in fast charging mode as normal Note This situation only occurs when extreme continuous use of your saw causes the batteries to become hot It does not occur under normal circumstances Refer to CHARGING BATTERY PACK for normal recharging of batteries If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circ
9. s square check squareness of saw POCKET CUT Fig 27 blade to the base of your saw Depress the lock off button and squeeze the switch TO ADJUST trigger to start your saw Always let the blade reach Remove battery pack from saw full speed then slowly lower blade into the workpiece until base is flat against workpiece A WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow saw could result in accidental starting causing the blade to come to a complete stop After the blade possible serious personal injury has stopped remove it from the workpiece Corners may then be cleared out with a hand saw or sabre saw Loosen bevel adjustment knob Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw WARNING Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury 19 MAINTENANCE 4 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 commercia 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
10. through this entire owner s manual before using your new trim saw Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your trim saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Your trim saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping if any parts are damaged or missing contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate saw A blade blade wrench 5 mm hex key rip quide edge guide and this owner s manual are also included WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury SWITCH 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 purposes listed below Cutting all types of wood products lumber plywood paneling WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate your saw until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in
11. your saw Always let the blade reach full speed then guide your saw into the workpiece WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause your saw to kickback towards you 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 After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop Do not remove your saw from workpiece while the blade is moving WRONG Fig 18 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 16 OPERATION 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 20 TOP VIEW OF SAW GUIDELINE BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ell _ ONE W FRONT zi OF SAW p P rj LL 2 ALIGN OUTER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING
12. 4 982169 001 WING SCFEW 1 9 982163 001 Guard Retainer Screw 3 25 982170 001 1 10 975534 000 Inner Blade Washer 1 26 975552 000 1 11 B Saw co v 1 27 982171 001 BASE 1 12 975533 000 Outer Blade Washer 1 28 982172 001 Base Assembly 1 13 975532 000 Blade SCIEW ac 1 29 982173 001 Carriage Bolt M6 x 100 1 14 975541 000 Bumper SOOW s eee UK oO 1 30 975553 000 Blade Wrench 5 mm Hex Key 1 15 975542 000 BUM OBR a 1 31 975554 000 E 1 16 975544 000 Boc dT eR 2 32 982175 001 Carrying Case Not Shown 972000 765 Owner s Manual Available At Your Nearest Sears Catalog Order Or Retail Store Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS Retail Special Order System Get it fixed at your home or ours For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter who made it no matter who sold it 1 800 4 M Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 WWW Sears com To bring in products such as vacuums lawn equipment and electronics for repair call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center 1 800 488 1 222 Anytime day or night www sears com For the replacement parts accesso
13. ETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER 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 IL 60179 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 21 CRAFTSMAN 18 VOLTS PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 271190 CRAFTSMAN 18 VOLTS PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 271190 SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key Part Key Part No Number Description Quan No Number Description Quan 1 982174 001 Data PIate oorr o bv 1 17 982164 001 te ene eae ee 1 2 No 9 11034 Battery Pack 981404 001 1 18 982165 001 SpiDdle Lock o wio eu rc Pedo Dude 1 3 982158 001 Upper Blade Guard 1 19 982166 001 desa REI bici 2 4 982159 001 Upper Blade Guard Screw 4 20 982167 001 2 5 No 9 11040 Charger 981399 001 1 21 982168 001 Carriage Bolt M6 x 12 1 6 982160 001 SPN ee 1 22 975558 000 SOT W cda 1 7 982161 001 Lower Blade 1 23 975559 000 Hex NUT eo n di actua 1 8 982162 001 Guard Retainer 1 2
14. IDE OF CHARGER Fig 4 m CHARGER BATTERY PACK SHOWN IN CHARGER Fig 3 ASSEMBLY WARNING Always remove battery pack from your saw when you are assembling parts making adjustments assembling or removing blades cleaning or when not in use Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury A Note Your saw is assembled with the battery pack attached TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 5 B Depress latch located on front of battery pack 1 to release battery pack Pull on battery pack 2 to remove from saw DEPRESS LATCH TO RELEASE BATTERY PACK PULL TO REMOVE SS C 1 t BATTERY PACK TO ASSEMBLE BLADE See Figure 6 Fig 5 A WARNING A 6 1 2 in 165 mm 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 biade guard while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle Either of these situations could result in a serious accident Remove battery pack from saw WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Locate latch on end of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your saw See Figure 5 10 SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE BLADE WA
15. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL 6 1 2 in 165 mm 18 VOLTS PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS TRIM SAW Model No 315 271190 Save this manual for future reference CAUTION Read and follow Safety all Safety Rules and Operating Features Instructions before first use of e Assembly this product gt A Operation Maintenance Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Es ates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web www sears com craftsman 972000 765 8 00 TABLE OF CONTENTS Exploded View And Repair Parts List Parts Ordering Service B General Safety Rules B Specific Safety Rules Symbols B Features M Assembly B Operation B Maintenance Accessories B Warranty m B GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and follow all instructions Failure to follow ail instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area E Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accident B Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo spheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes B Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical Safety B Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to c
16. SHER OUTER BLADE WASHER BLADE SCREW Fig 6 Remove blade wrench 5 mm hex key from storage area See Figure 1 Depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw and outer blade washer See Figure 6 Note Turn blade screw clockwise to remove Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact blade 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 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 6 M 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 ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE BLADE TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK TO TRIM SAW See Figure 7 See Figure 8 Remove battery pack from saw Note Battery pack is shipped in a low charge condition Therefore it must be charged prior to use Refer to page A WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from 12 CHARGING BATTERY PACK for charging saw could result in accidental starting causing instructions possible serious personal injury M Align raised ribs on batte
17. 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 tool for long periods of time without using it recharge the batteries every month or two This practice will prolong battery life BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING WARNING Upon removal cover the battery pack s terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape Do not attempt 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 ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores 6 1 2 in 165 mm Thin Kerf Blade WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS TRIM SAW If this CRRFTSMRN Professional Cordless Trim Saw fails due to 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 R
18. 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 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 Service B Tool service must be performed by a qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury 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 Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat They may explode Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca tion Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury Your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50 F but less than 100 F Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury 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
19. arry the charger Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords may create a fire B operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be charged 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 only with charger listed MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER 315 271190 Item No 9 11034 Item No 9 11040 981404 001 981399 001 B Use battery operated tool only with specified designated battery pack Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire Use only with battery pack listed Personal Safety Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication moment of inatten tion 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 Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wren
20. ches 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 Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask nonskid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Tool Use and Care B Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable piatform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control M Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired B Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally B Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users B 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 f
21. d 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 LOWER BLADE GUARD IS IN UP POSITION BLADE EXPOSED ON UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE Fig 10 OPERATION KICKBACK See Figure 11 JAJA JA m Em SAN gt ERN gt KICKBACK BLADE SET TOO DEEP Fig 11 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 A DANGER Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw Stalls Kickback could cause you to lose control of your saw Loss of control can lead to serious injury KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY Incorrect blade depth setting See Figure 11 Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece Twisting blade while making a cut Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade Incorrectly supporting workpiece See Figure 12 Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber B ool misuse or incorrect operating procedures TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK 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 13 One blade tooth below t
22. different angles require different settings always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the board to be cut When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with both hands as shown in figure 25 BLADE GUARD Fig 25 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 quide your saw into the workpiece WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches fuil speed could cause saw to kickback toward you resulting in serious injury After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop After the blade has stopped lift your saw from the workpiece TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING Remove battery pack from saw WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Loosen bevel adjustment knob See Figure 24 Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired angle setting on bevel scale See Figure 24 B Tighten beve adjustment knob securely WARNING Attempting bevel cut without knob securely tightened can result in serious injury POSITIVE 0 BEVEL STOP B Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw See Figure 26 blade Bg Tighten hex nut and bevel adjust
23. gure 22 Adjust rip guide to the width needed B Tighten rip guide screw wing screw securely When using 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 ALTERNATIVE RIP METHOD See Figure 23 Using C clamps firmly clamp a straight edge to the workpeice and guide the saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut Do not bind the blade in the cut ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR RIP CUTTING WORKPIECE STRAIGHT EDGE NOTE C CLAMP BOTH ENDS OF STRAIGHT EDGE BEFORE MAKING CUT TO BEVEL CUT The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any 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 24 Fig 23 BEVEL E ADJUSTMENT 7 ORG BEVEL KNOB 4 SCALE E E LI S GUIDELINE GUIDE NOTCH ALIGN INNER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING 45 BEVEL CUTS Fig 24 18 Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on saw base when making 45 bevel cuts Since blade thicknesses vary and
24. he material to be cut works best for most efficient cutting action CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING BLADE EXPOSED ONE BLADE TOOTH BELOW THE MATERIAL TO BE CUT Fig 13 Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning a cut Never saw into a knot or nail Make straight cuts Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting This helps prevent twisting the blade in the cut Always use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades To avoid pinching the blade support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut The right and wrong ways to support large pieces of work are shown in figures 12 and 14 Fig 14 OPERATION B When making a cut use steady even pressure Never STARTING A CUT cb Know the right way to use your saw Do notcut warped or wet lumber See Figure 16 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 be cut works best for most efficient cutting action
25. lemon juice or vinegar If liquid gets into your eyes flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes then seek immediate medical attention Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND OR SYMBOLS Additional Specific Safety Rules DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and a 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 line with the saw blade KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards See Pages 14 and 15 Do not reach underneath the work The guard cannot 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 t e the lower guard into the open position If saw is accidentally dropped lower guard may be bent Raise lower guard with the lower blade guard 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 B guard spring If the guard and the spring are not operating properly they must be serviced before use Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts gummy deposits or a buildup of debris m Lower guard should be retracted manually onl
26. ly and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury 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 lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and 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 a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION b ww Passim Type or a characteristic of current 0 Type or a characteristic of current KE No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger warning or caution It means attention Your safety is involved FEATURES DEFINITIONS A DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury
27. ment knob securely WARNING Attempting to make cuts without bevel MIPA A 5 BEVEL ADJUSTMENT 2 NW ADJUSTMENT adjustment knob securely tightened can result in SCREW OSS KNOB serious injury N Pk TO POCKET CUT See Figure 27 NW HEX NUT WZ POSITIVE 0 WARNING Always adjust bevel setting to zero before m BEVEL STOP 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 CARPENTER S SQUARE BLADE 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 with the handle to avoid serious injury While holding lower blade guard by the handle 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 workp ece See Figure 27 Fig 26 LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE Your saw has a positive 0 bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0 angle of your saw blade when making 90 cuts However misalignment can occur during shipping TO CHECK Remove battery pack from saw WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Place your saw in an upside down position on workbench See Figure 26 LOWER BLADE GUARD Using a carpenter
28. possible serious personal injury PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TRIM SAW 315 271190 Blade Diameter 6 1 2 in 165 mm Blade Arbor 3 8 in 10 mm Cutting Depth at 90 Cutting Depth at 45 2 1 8 in 54 mm 1 5 8 in 42 mm No load Speed 2 500 RPM Motor 18 Voits DC CHARGER ITEM NO 9 11040 981399 001 Input 120 v 60 Hz AC only Charging Voltage 9 6 24 Volts Charge Rate 1 Hour BATTERY PACK ITEM NO 9 11034 981404 001 FEATURES BLADE WRENCH 5 mm HEX KEY ADJUSTMENT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT BLADE WRENCH STORAGE AREA SWITCH LOCK OFF TRIGGER BUTTON SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON GUIDE SCREW UPPER WING SCREW E BLADE GUARD LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE BASE ASSEMBLY BEVEL CUT ADJUSTMENT BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB LO BLADE BLADE GUARD RIP GUIDE 2 Fig 1 FEATURES LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER MOUNTING CHARGER See Fi 4 YELLOW LIGHT ON AND RED CHARGER EA a LIGHT FLASHING INDICATES Your charger has a key hole hanging feature for conve DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK nient space saving storage Therefore if desired you can mount your charger to a wall Screws should be installed so that center distances are 4 1 8 inches apart RED LIGHT ON 4 1 8 in INDICATES FAST CHARGING MODE GREEN LIGHT INDICATES FULLY 2 CHARGED AND SLOW CHARGING o TO MAINTAIN BATTERY PACK Fig 2 Ur BATTERY PACK SHOWN ATTACHED TO CHARGER BACK S
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30. rom one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks burns or a fire Additional Rules For Safe Operation B 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 B sure your extension cord is in good condi tion When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your prod uct will draw wire gage size A W G of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Important Rules For Battery Tools Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet therefore they are always in operating condition Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories GENERAL SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND OR SYMBOLS B Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and
31. ry pack with grooves on Remove blade wrench from storage area See Figure 1 bottom of saw then attach battery pack to saw as Position saw as shown in figure 8 depress spindle iock shown in figure 8 button and remove blade screw M Make sure the latch on battery pack snaps in place Note Turn blade screw clockwise to remove and battery pack is secured to saw before beginning Remove outer blade washer See Figure 8 operation Note Blade can be removed at this point LATCH RAISED RIBS SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON Fig 8 A CAUTION When attaching battery pack to your Fig 7 saw be sure raised ribs and grooves align properly and latch snaps into place properly Improper assembly can cause damage to saw and battery pack TO TIGHTEN 11 OPERATION 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 CHARGING BATTERY PACK The battery pack for this too has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems Therefore you should charge it until light on front of charger changes from red to green Note Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged Allow severa cycles cutting followed by recharging for them to become fully charged TO CHARGE Charge battery pack only with the charger provided B Make sure power
32. supply is normal house voltage 120 volts 60 Hz AC only Connect charger to power supply Attach battery pack to charger by aligning raised ribs on battery pack with grooves in charger then slide battery back onto charger See Figure 9 BATTERY PACK CHARGER Cy 62 Fig 9 B Red light should turn on Red light indicates fast charging mode If red light is flashing this indicates battery pack is deeply discharged or hot If battery pack is hot red light should become steady after battery pack has cooled down If battery pack is deeply discharged red light should become steady after voltage has increased normally within 60 minutes 12 If after one hour red light is still flashing this indicates a defective battery pack and should be replaced Green light on indicates battery pack is fully charged and slow charging to maintain battery pack Yellow light on and red light flashing indicates defective battery pack Return battery pack to your nearest Sears Repair Center for checking or replacing When your battery pack becomes fully charged the red light will turn OFF and the green light will turn ON After normal usage 1 hour of charging time is required to be fully charged A minimum charge time of 1 1 2 hours is required to recharge a completely discharged tool The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging This is normal and does not indicate a problem Do
33. to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury B 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 C 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 D NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment A WARNING WEAR YOUR 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 4 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 with side shields available at Sears p a FOR AN NO S BETTER Retail Stores FEATURES KNOW YOUR TRIM SAW See Figure 1 Before attempting to use your trim saw tamiliarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements Features include easily operated beve cut and depth of cut adjustment mechanisms positive 0 bevel stop spindle lock and blade wrench storage A WARNING Carefully read
34. umstances return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears repair center for electrical check 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 your saw and increase the danger of kickback Keep extra blades on hand so that sharp blades are always available Gum and wood pitch nardened 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 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 10 Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly Guard should be checked for correct operation before each use you drop your saw check the lower blade quard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse Note The quar
35. y for special cuts such as Pocket Cuts and Com pound Cuts Raise lower guard by lower blade guard handle As soon as blade enters the mate rial 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 5 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 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 insulating 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 to the tool live and shock the operator When ripping always use a rip fence or a straight edge guide This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding Always use blade with correct size and shape diamond vs round arbor holes Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically causing loss of control Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw or optimum performance and safety of operation Causes
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