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Craftsman 315.220380 Owner`s manual

1. D 46 cundem 47 Making a Bevel Guti ai drin Leone retentis edere tain cia A wia ody Z EA 48 Making a Compound Cross Cut esee esses tente enata entia aaa azaa zakazy stesse sese tesa 49 Rip Cut Hazards and Precautions sssssesscsssssesseccescssessesrsessssensssesssssneateessarsteaesaseaeseesesaeesseecscenseneeses 50 Setting Up a Rip Cut RR 50 51 Making a Rip Cut as NGANGA 51 Making Other Cute INN GANAN AN KGG RANG ap DADA BANG aanak 52 Cutting Long WOrkpieces issiru nerin t svesucsdecdoaceuescatasecsaddsceugusiegesetubdudeselavencosuedecdenn Gikan a 52 Nor Through Cuts ssie eet eee eee eee A rese ee Paare eae bancs pa Lana 53 B Maintenarice ieu erret tede GAAN rose retiro dani DA Troubleshooting ERRARE 55 59 m Exploded View and Repair Parts List 0 0 0 ccessesssccsenssenscsseceersaecacencrscesecsesaccueaneassaceeteceacenesneaneanss 60 81 W Parts Ordering Service 0 0 cccsssscetscescescnssscersectenssesertensesssoasseesseeeatscesattaceesssesessscerseeaetersensseeeaes back page 3 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 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 attentlon and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident preventio
2. sccsecsscsecesscersssesesesssansecs 980669 001 Cord Label Motor Power Cord 641700 008 976786 001 Motor Power Cord eee 976327 001 AM Cover sess trnnta tte 976834 002 Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 in Sq Hd 2 980550 001 Guard Label 2 2 0 ae seasarsnanaozoczaa 606066 006 Screw 10 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd 1 976393 001 Guard Assembly eese 989001 002 Cable Clamp eese esses 980697 001 Guard Warning Label 610122 005 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd T C 4 980540 001 Miter Lock Label Left Side 976342 001 Arm Bearing sssecsccssssresrecsecesennetertscnee 980542 001 Miter Lock Label Right Side 703776 098 Washer enetnn natn annee 980544 001 Warning Label Right Side 976392 001 Lock Nut 3 8 16 eese 976331 001 Arm Cap ou eecccsceesesseesesecesesssecareoteneascenees 967917 001 Cord Clamp 242 soisysiawa oda czai 980546 001 Waming Label Left Side 990908 009 Screw 6 19 x 5 8 in Pan Hd 4 976863 001 Switch Key eese nunaynwananwawananawanana 976384 001 Rear COVGr aa eoe Feo as 622210 042 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd 1 641700 006 Screw 10 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd
3. CARRIAGE BEARING GRASP AND HOLD CARRIAGE BEARING CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 30 Use a 9 16 in wrench to hold the eccentric screw top of bearing and a 1 2 in wrench to loosen the nut below the bearing M Turn the eccentric screw a partial turn as needed to tighten the bearing E Retighten the nut and repeat the second step to test the tightness Adjust it so the bearing turns even against resistance when the carriage is moved but not so much that the carr age is difficult to move and return it to its rear position m Repeat for the left rear bearing Note Adjust bearings on the left side only Bearings on the right side do not adjust E Replace the carriage cover carriage cover screws and carriage lock knob 9 16 in WRENCH Un ECCENTRIC SCREW ASSEMBLY LEVELING THE TABLE SUPPORTS m Place the wrench below the shaft and check that See Figures 22A and 22B the clearance is the same If not adjust the table The table supports must be perfectly level support until it is the same Securely tighten the E Pull the bevel lock lever forward to unlock it Use front STOW A the bevel index knob to rotate the motor so the E Move the arm to the opposite side and repeat the arbor shaft points down Lock the bevel lock lever above procedure When the opposite side is level E Release the arm lock knob to angle the arm Begin recheck the first side tamaka eure that it iy stil kapagka accurate and even
4. A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury turn off the saw with the switch on the arm remove the switch key and unplug the saw before working on the radial saw iM Remove sawdust from the work area including inside the blade cover frequently m Remove sawdust from and clean the blade guards frequently Bi Clean plastic parts with a soft damp cloth Do not use any strong solvents A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc contact plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic Check teeth of anti kickback pawis sharpen with file if needed B Regularly check all nuts bolts screws and cables for tightness and condition CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 MOTOR ELECTRICAL M Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the work areas A WARNING if the power cords are worn cut or damaged in any way have them replaced immediately by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury A WARNING To avoid fire or electrocution reassemble electric parts onty with identical Craftsman replacement parts Reassemble exactly as originally assembled TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw does not start 1 Motor cord or control cut cord is 1 Plug in cord not plugged in 2 Cord or
5. ELEVATING HANDWHEEL M Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back Turn the saw off with the switch on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops rotating Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf Position the workpiece against the fence Place the pawis and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence whichever is higher by at least 1 4 inch Grasp the handle with one hand With the other hand turn the saw on then hold the workpiece down and against the fence Keep your hand well away from the blade Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade through the workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut Keep your hand on the handle even after the cut has been made and the saw turned off until the blade stops rotating After completing the cut move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the arm Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the blade move back behind the fence Do not release the handle until the blade stops rotating a za CUT ARM LOCK KNOB OPERATION MAKING A COMPOUND CROSS CUT See Figure 45 In this cut both the blade and the arm are angled Be familiar with both bevel and miter cuts before making a compound cut Practice on scrap wood WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly to prevent possible injury Always raise the c
6. bevel with the bevel index knob Lock it with the bevel lock lever A WARNING The blade must be perfectly parallel to the table at the 90 reading on the bevel scale If not kickback could result as well as splinter ing or burning the cut Kickback can result in serious personal injury as the workpiece can be thrown at the operator Use the arm lock knob to lock the arm in 0 miter position straight forward E Tum the elevating handwheel to raise the blade at least 2 in above the table BM Release the bevel lock lever below the handle Use the bevel index knob just under the handle to turn the motor to 90 The blade will be horizontal Lock the bevel lock lever Place the framing square with the short end hang ing down in front of the worktable and the long side on edge under the blade E Lower the arm with the elevating handwheel so the blade surface rests on the square Turn the blade Slightly if necessary so the face of the blade not a tooth lies on the square ADJUSTMENT GAP NEEDED NO ADJUSTMENT NEEDED Fig 32 B FRONT TABLE FRAMING SQUARE Fig 32 A CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNING THE RIP SCALE INDICATORS See Figures 33A 33B The rip scale indicators on the arm show the distance between the blade and the rip fence The upper scale is used when the fence is positioned directly behind the front table The lower scale is used when the fence
7. 3 976862 002 Switch nnne 621380 007 Screw 3 8 16 x 2 1 8 in Hex Hd Locking 2 703473 042 Lock Washer o asuaasaararnanoaaca 976328 001 Arm Cover Pad ss assuoaa nama nasaaoacznecneee 977471 001 Tag aaa aaa nennen etta naa anny at zaazaniawa 624282 003 Square Nut 3 8 16 sess 969220 005 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 8 in Socket Hd 1 981043 001 Warning Label cssssscccssseececesssesatenees 976368 001 Cord Clamp 00 0 ceccecectcctecsseeesseneessettanenene 980530 001 Feed Control Label For Bevel Cuts 607737 005 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 in Pan Hd 1 980534 001 Control Cut Warning s 642409 002 Screw 10 16 x 41 64 in Pan Hd 4 976829 001 Upper Arm Cover esee 976369 001 Cable Bracket eese Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally b Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 DD ODYOD UA ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts 12 13 3 g SEE FIGURED e A FIGURE B 62 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always menti
8. FLAT H HEX NUT LOCKWASHER Fig 23C ASSEMBLY LEVELING THE FRONT TABLE See Figure 24 If there are any high or low areas on the front table they should be removed by adjusting the leveling screws in the center holes on the front table Wi Place the rear table on its edge across the front table to check for gaps Adjust gaps of less than 1 32 in in the center of the tabie by turning the setscrew with a flat blade screwdriver until the setscrew touches the frame Then light y secure the center pan head screw with a phillips screwdriver E For a gap of more than 1 32 in in the center of the table raise the center by turning the setscrew against the frame Then lightly secure the center pan head screw with a phillips screwdriver E For a gap of more than 1 32 in on the sides lower the center of the tabie by tightening the center pan head screw with a phillips screwdriver Then tighten the setscrew na PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER ON PAN HEAD SCREW REAR TABLE FRONT TABLE Fig 24 INSTALLING REAR TABLE SPACER TABLE FENCE AND CLAMPS See Figures 25A 25C The placement of the tables and fence may need to be changed for different cuts depending on the size of the workpiece and the position of the blade The fence should be installed next to the front table for maximum depth capacity it should be installed in the middle for maximum cross cut capacity and installed all the way back for maximum
9. KEEP THE GUARDS IN PLACE AND THE WORK SURFACE CLEAR DURING A CUT Small objects or wood slivers can ricochet from the blade into the fence and back toward the operator If the blade loosens slivers remove them with a stick not your hand IN A RIP CUT DO NOT LET GO OF THE WORK PIECE UNTIL THE CUT IS COMPLETE When the workpiece is fed into the blade push the workpiece all the way past the blade CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacies that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a consider able distance from the power source use an exten sion cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jack eted cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used Length of Extension Cord Wire Size A W G Up to 25 feet 14 26 100 feet 12 When working with the tool outdoors use an exten sion cord that is designed for outside use This is indicated by the letters WA on the cord s jacket Before using an extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation CAUTION Keep the cord away from the cutting area and position the c
10. is located below the handle See Figure 9B BLADE For maximum performance use the Crafts man 40 tooth 10 in carbide tipped blade provided with your saw It is a high quality combination blade suitable for ripping and crosscut operations Blades recommended for other operations are listed in the Accessory section of this manual The blade is powered by the main motor and turned off by the switch See Figure 9D A WARNING Use only blades rated for at least 5 000 rpm and recommended for use on this saw Check with your nearest Sears retail store BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY Protective unit over the blade with a riving knife anti kickback pawls an upper blade guard a lower outer blade guard and a lower inner blade guard Always keep each item in place unless specifically instructed to move it See Figures 9A and 9D BLADE GUARD CLAMP SCREW Secures the blade guard to the motor Located between the blade and the motor See Figure 9D YOKE PIVOT LATCH ARM LOCK KNOB BEVEL INDEX KNOB j SS BEVEL INDEX SCALE o JR gt MITER SCALE a RIP YE SCALE S HA u eL YOKE LOCK HANDLE COLUMN SUPPORT Fig 9B CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 FEATURES CARRIAGE Slides along track under arm and supports yoke Contained in two carriage covers one on each side of the arm See Figure 9C CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB Controls whether the carriage is locked or can travel Located on the left side of t
11. 662028 001 976420 001 976421 001 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE K DESCRIPTION QUAN Screw 8 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd eese eene netter rrr enne nre rennen inerte nntn nenne nnne nnn 6 Pulley Flange AA AA PAT Cable Assembly c oz Z iwa AL i Z E dA Clutch Assembly mamamana Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 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 1 800 676 5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces 1800 665 4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 SEARS HomeCentral The Service Side of Sears
12. 976792 001 Ul CHD NUt N 24 703473 089 LOCK Washer rie theta ides Meads GINANG AA 4 25 929058 005 Hex Nut 1 4 20 essen eene tnter nnne nnne 4 26 977481 001 Handle Cap aicise aa eiaa E Senia rE KENE A NE 1 27 977491 001 Screw M8 x 1 1 4 in Pan Hd Slotted ess 1 28 977229 001 Handle AEE EE 1 29 940021 008 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 in Soc Hd sees 1 30 621032 002 Star Wash sa rasis iiid ELA ABAKA NAAN 1 31 977228 001 Handwheael rrt cie ABA vat re EO ddd das 1 32 976361 001 Leg Stand Assembly u Ll cee sse nennen 1 972000 505 Owner s Manual Not Shown Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 63 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 08C022 516 MYS 1VIOVH NUMS1SHMI CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will ba found on a plate attached fo the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair paris CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts z o S9 20o0o0 005oma 08C0CC SLE MVS TVIOVH NUNWS131UUJ PART NUMBER 977242 001 976303 001 977241 001 976306 001 607406 005 929058 005 621032 010 97
13. E Swivel the motor slightly It should be at an angle in between one of the preset positive stop angles CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 26 ig MOTOR T ZS Ss Wa N Cams A IF C MA YOKE ASSEMBLY Fig 17A Bi Lock the yoke lock handle Grasp the motor with both hands and apply reasonable pressure to see if it slips If it moves reset the yoke lock handle as follows Remove the arm cap screws and arm cap at the front of the arm with a phillips screwdriver See Figure 13B Remove the carriage stop screw and lockwasher with a 1 4 in hex key Carefully slide the yoke assembly forward and off the carriage Place the yoke assembly in a spot where it will be secure as you work on the top of the yoke Release the yoke lock handle Tighten the center nut with a 15 16 in wrench until the lock handle is centered between the two legs of the yoke Carefully replace the yoke assembly on the car riage arm track Slide it back about halfway Replace the carr age stop screw and lockwasher followed by the arm cap and arm cap screws Lock and test the yoke again If it can be moved repeat the procedure until it is secure HANDLE YOKE LEG Fig 17B ASSEMBLY SETTING THE BEVEL LOCK LEVER See Figures 18A 18C The bevel lock lever locks the blade at desired angles other than the preset positive stop angles The bevel lock lever is preset at the factory but may need readjustment after shipping or
14. PART NUMBER 980548 001 976358 001 641700 005 976287 001 976348 001 643115 003 976352 001 976409 001 976286 002 976831 001 976285 001 976337 001 976349 001 976350 001 976353 001 976278 001 999982 001 STD541462 976385 001 620074 001 615570 020 STD551231 624088 002 976345 001 976771 001 976346 001 976288 001 976347 002 624282 002 607406 001 980538 001 976472 001 980524 001 980526 001 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F DESCRIPTION Carriage Lock Label eene neret nnnnn 1 Carriage Lock Knob eese nennen nennen 1 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd sese 4 Carriage Cover LH eeeeeeeneeeneen ener nnns 1 Rip Scale Indicator eere eese eene 2 Screw 6 32 x 5 8 in Pan Hd eene 4 Speed Nut aaa NA TAN kai NANG 2 Swivel Latch Spring Jln naa nanaaaaanasaanasaa maa 1 SUID NANANG NAGPILIT 1 Thrust Washet 0 0 cc aang nanaman nana ara esee saaan 8 Carriage Bearing eene esent nte pana Pidie innen naa enun 4 LO M 4 Ecconitric Screw szwu zla inson ds ro Sra oa ege e eva debe sep dus 2 Rip Lock Shoe AA 1 Iz ERR E 2 Yoke Clamp Stud Assembly eese etant nent 1 ILI D 2 Lock Nut 5 8 11 2 mmmumamaananwaanawaananuwananayanasaamaanananaganaaasaasanpaasanasaanas 1 Sleeve Bearing esee na wanan na
15. blade is set 2 in or more from the fence use a pushstick Use a pushblock when the blade is between 1 2 in and 2 in from the fence If the cut is narrower than 1 2 in use a different saw Refer to the drawings and instructions provided so you can make safer and more precise cuts PUSHSTICKS See Figure 39 Pushsticks must be narrower than the workpiece with a 90 notch in one end and shaped for a grip on the other end PUSHBLOCKS See Figure 40 a A pushblock has an upright handle with a base attached to the handle Some pushblocks have a foot that extends down from the base and against the workpiece The foot is attached to the base with glue only to prevent damage to the blade FEATHERBOARDS See Figure 41 Featherboards are used for large panels along with an auxiliary table and a C clamp A featherboard has an angled end to fit against the edge of the workpiece It is clamped in place so the workpiece moves be tween either the fence and the featherboard or the table and featherboard Slots in the end of the featherboard help resist kickback and allow for variations in the width of the workpiece A WARNING Clamp the featherboard against the infeed side of the workpiece If clamped behind the blade it could squeeze the cut edges together causing binding and kickback Kickback can cause serious injury Ra 0 PUSHSTICKS Fig 39 PUSHBLOCKS Fig 40 FEATHERBOARD Fig 41 Note The Pushstick designs above are for
16. eee 12 16 615570 021 Bolt 576 18 x 2 in Hex Hd eere 2 17 621380 008 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 in Hex Hd sese 4 18 617264 001 ha ELOI EAC A ERC PCA ANA eee NANANA AN 8 19 615570 020 Bolt 5716 18 x 3 4 in Hex Hd esee 2 20 703473 048 Lock Washer a naa iwa iwa vro rd andaba NA LAG ornari 4 21 615570 007 X Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 8 in Hex Hd eene 1 22 607406 005 Hex Nut 3 8 16 0 0 cscs cessescnsesnsencetecersnenarsoeesessseducneoasssasecauasea 4 23 976301 001 Elevating Crank Shaft eese nennen 1 24 623111 012 Retaining RING AIN AA 1 25 976302 001 B shing mama a ades A 1 26 623111 006 Retaining Ring lunan anan 27 622141 002 Was hl M 2 28 976300 001 Elevating Shaft Bearing eee nwnmanannwanananananasanana 1 29 706239 932 LL MI H TT 2 30 976299 001 Bevel Pinion Gear erii iot eire E ee catania 1 31 623111 001 Retaining Ring sees eene nennen nne 1 32 STD571450 Lock Nut 1 2 13 e ee ee e eee omen nana nata eterze ata aaaa tano 1 33 976298 001 Bevel G6AG ana 34 976297 001 Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 67 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate
17. eliminates the risk in a cross cut of the saw climbing out and over the workpiece at the operator Feed control of the blade as it cuts through the workpiece increases as does the accuracy of the cut The control cut cable maintains a steady pull on the carriage assembly from the column This tension keeps the assembly at the column unless you squeeze the switch trigger in the handle The switch trigger activates the motor to counter the pull of the cable After a cut is completed press the switch on the arm off then release the switch trigger to prevent further forward motion Hold the handie until the blade has stopped rotating The yoke assembly will not roll forward unless you are squeezing the switch trigger The control cut power cord is designed to operate on a single voltage AC circuit The speed can be set with a thumbwheel on top of the handle The three speed settings are described on the label located on tho left side of the control cut housing A WARNING Do not use the saw without the control cut and blade guards in place unless specifically instructed to do so Otherwise uncontrolled contact with the blade could occur resulting in personal injury A WARNING Take great care when working with either cord to ensure you have the correct one If you intend to unplug the main power cord but remove the control cut cord instead the blade could be accidentally started and cause injury CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 22
18. extended use Check for overtightness or looseness and make any neces sary adjustments as follows The bevel lock lever is located on the front of the yoke assembly near the bottom It is attached to a clamp bolt that controls the amount of tightness M Pull the bevel lock lever forward to unlock it Use the bevel index knob just under the handie to rotate the motor approximately 30 Lock the bevel lock lever W If the bevel lock lever is difficult to lock the clamp bolt needs to be loosened If the motor can be forced out of position the clamp bolt needs to be tightened i i Remove the socket screw under the bevel lock lever and star washer with a 1 8 in hex key E Use the bevel lock handle as a wrench to tighten or loosen the clamp bolt The clamp boit has a right handed thread Tighten it left to right E When the bolt is correctly set remove the bevel lock lever from the clamp bolt and place it roughly parallel to the yoke assembly E Replace the socket screw and star washer Re check the tightness of the bevel lock lever Repeat the steps above until the motor is secure when locked and the bevel lock lever fits squarely against the yoke assembly BEVEL BEVEL LOCK LEVER INDEX KNOB MOTOR Fig 18A STAR WASHER Ah SOCKET scnE cg BEVEL 1 8 in HEX m LOCK LEVER Fig 188 aim E i FE BEVEL LOCK LEVER IN CORRECT LOCKED POSITION Fig 18C CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ASSEMBLY TI
19. from the power company 2 Windings are burned out 2 Have the windings replaced and request a voltage check from the power company 3 Work is being fed too fast 3 Feed work slower poo o i 55 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw vibrates excessively 1 Blade is warped 1 Replace the blade See the removal procedure in Assembly section 2 Saw is not mounted securely 2 Tighten all hardware 3 Work surface is uneven 3 Reposition on a flat surface Adjust the leveling feet on legs Saw is noisy when running 1 Motor needs attention 1 Have the motor checked at your nearest Sears Service Center Carriage does not travel smoothly 1 Track is dirty or sticky 1 Clean track See nstalling in track under arm Carriage Assembly in Assem bly section 2 Carriage bearings are bad 2 Replace carriage bearings Contact your nearest Sears service center 3 Blade or teeth are dull or bent 3 Sharpen or replace the blade See the removal procedure in Assembly section 4 Blade is out of alignment 4 Use blade alignment proce dures in Adjustment section 5 Board is warped 5 Replace the board Saw stalls when ripping 1 Blade or teeth are dull or bent 1 Sharpen or replace the biade See the removal procedure in Assembly section 2 Fence is not straight 2 Check with square sand or replace 3 Work is being fed too fast 3 Feed work int
20. illustration purposes only They have not been drawn to scale CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 OPERATION MAKING A CROSS CUT M If the blade is angled raise the plastic lower guard See Figure 42 release the bevel lock lever and set the bevel Use this procedure to make a cut with the blade indicator to zero Retighten the bevel lock lever vertical and straight forward If a kerf does not exist for M if the blade is in front of the fence loosen the the line of the cut cutting path follow the steps to carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm make one Each cutting path requires its own kerf Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back A WARNING Make sure the blade guard is M If there is no kerf cut one approximately 1 16 in lowered and is working properly to prevent deep Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with possible injury Always raise the clear plastic the switch on the arm Squeeze the switch trigger guard before changing the bevel or lowering the on the handle and pull the blade forward across the blade to avoid damage to the guard table to make the kerf Release the switch trigger and let the carriage A WARNING Keep one hand on the handle until retum to the back Tum the saw off with the switch the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops injury rotating Adjust the height with the elevating R handwheel so the blade will rotat
21. on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H DESCRIPTION QUAN Screw 8 32 x 5 8 in Pan Hd eire tisse tea E OS E Amana anna G a 3 Handle Assembly amain E EE E Switch Trigger anan ara EO w NAA Cam avena ANNA aaa LINA LGA ng O anananaroanasanpaanpoasasaaanoaapasarspnosasrpnaaspanesorepeuspuasarppovusppvarnveasvosv esvveoppvvvvnenynnsantanasaaantenaardeooaaaessesspearppoaarpoennpoveop vvevvvessn nusnuutatuutstnmnenasanatenteanastdametoaaasanseansaseessepasanroasppaapasapoanppeesepposertovesuovrvvnapnnseunuatuueersanetnasenasseaasosasanpropp Wiring INSUIAROF Screw 6 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd T C nanana ABEL IPINA GIKAN 2 Cord GIAMpP NAAANINAG GAN E a G rd IHA MOBS C IBANG NA E Screw 8 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd 2 umoo eezeeesoooe o mus naa aa aa nama Bana eese tn assa n setas tina ratae tenta insons teneas sente rennen 1 Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locaily Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 9L 08t0cC SiC MYS TVIOVH NUWSL1UU CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE I LL 082022 51E M
22. rip capacity Bi Locate the fence the spacer table the rear table and two unassembled clamps which consist of the following hardware 2 cup washers 2 clamp brackets 2 square nuts 2 thumbscrews m Place the fence behind the front table then the spacer table behind it and then the rear table behind it m Slip a square nut into the slot of each clamp bracket W Place a thumbscrew into the end of the clamp bracket farthest from the slot Thread it into the square nut Note If the screw is inserted in the wrong end of the bracket the clamp will not work W Place the clamp bracket into the rectangle holes in the table support Hold the cup washer against the rear table and turn the thumbscrew clockwise until it snaps into the cup washer Hi Tighten the thumbscrews to clamp the table sec tions into place REAR TABLE FENCE SPACER TABLE FRONT TABLE Fig 25A CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ASSEMBLY THUMBSCREW CLAMP BRACKET SQUARE NUT 2 gt Up CLAMP SHOWN NG ASSEMBLED CUP WASHER _ RECTANGLE HOLE Pamana 7 CUP TO WASHER LOOSEN Sa RD CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 SLOT Fig 25B TABLE u SUPPORT INSTALLING BLADE AND BLADE GUARD See Figures 26A and 26B M Collect the blade and hardware that were removed earlier Place the inner blade washer saw blade outer blade washer and blade nut on the blade arbor See Figure 26A Note The concave side of blade was
23. tables are not straight 4 Check with square sand or replace 5 Blade or teeth are bent or dull 5 Sharpen or replace the blade See the removal procedure in Assembly section NOTES 59 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 09 082022 516 MYS IVIGYH NUWSLIUM CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts SEE FIGURES F AND G k9 086022 SLE MYS TVIQVH NUWS14HH3 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A KEY PART PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION A NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN 976830 001 Lower Arm Cover cessere 641700 005 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd 2 974999 002 Screw 10 16 x 5 8 in Pan Hd 4 976344 001 Miter Capa mauna aiai 980528 001 Feed Control Label For Cross Cuts 976354 001 Miter Indicator ssecsscesscrersecsessceense 980667 001 Cord Label Control Cut Power Cord 980532 001 Miter Scale Label eese 976793 001 Control Cut Power Cord 980447 001 Strain Relief
24. the saw off and remove the yellow key Position the workpiece against the blade from the front of the table Lower the hold down in front of the blade to just clear the workpiece For a bevel rip cut place the workpiece directly under the guard rather than beside the blade Loosen the pawis and riving knife Lower the riving knife to the table Slide the workpiece back and lower the pawis so that one set rests on the work piece Lock the riving knife and pawis in place For a bevel rip cut place the workpiece under the lower set of pawis Remove the workpiece from the table Set the push block featherboard or pushstick nearby E Set up table extension s and supports A WARNING Never use a person to support workpieces This can cause kickback and serious injury Never have someone stand at the outfeed side i MAKING A RIP CUT See Figure 47 M Review the Hazards and Precautions page m Do not make a rip cut without following all the setup steps in the previous procedure E After the saw has been set up insert the yellow key and turn the saw on with the switch on the arm Let the blade build up to full speed E Stand at the infeed side of the blade and out of the line of the workpiece in case kickback occurs A WARNING Never stand directly in the line of cut Stand to the side to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur Start and finish the cut from the infeed side M With the hand closest
25. the two hex bolts on the yoke pivot latch M Replace the carriage cover IE Loosen the carriage lock knob and guide the yoke assembly to the back of the arm SAW VIEWED FROM ABOVE BLADE FRAMING SQUARE ADJUSTMENT NEEDED FRAMING SQUARE BLADE p ADJUSTMENT NEEDED Fig 31 B FENCE HEX BOLTS YOKE LOCK HANDLE Fig 31 C CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ADJUSTMENTS PARALLELING BLADE TO TABLE See Figures 32A 32C This procedure squares the blade to the table at 90 bevel so horizontal cuts will be accurate This also reduces kickback as well as splintering and burning of the cut edges of the workpiece If the blade is not at 90 bevel follow the steps to rotate the blade unit slightly You will need a framing square and a flat E Check whether the blade is flat against the edge the entire length or whether a gap is visible If you can see a gap adjust the blade to be at 90 bevel to the table with the following steps Unlock the bevel lock lever Loosen the rear motor mount nut which holds the motor on the yoke Place a flat blade screwdriver in one of the slots and rotate the cam behind the nut to eliminate the blade screwdriver gap between the blade and the square E Retighten the nut E Tighten the bevel lock lever Recheck the blade and the square for any gaps W Raise the blade with the elevating handwheel to approximately halfway up Index the blade to a vertical 0
26. top of the arm position it straight ahead and lock let the yoke move back behind the fence Do not the arm lock knob release the handle until the blade stops rotating E If the arm is too low or too high first lift the blade ARM LOCK HANDLE CARRIAGE rae LOCK KNOB HANDLE BEVEL TABLE CLAMPS LOCK LEVER B ELE m CROSS CUT d RIVING KNIFE ELEVATING HANDWHEEL o Fig 42 ERR FTSMRN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 46 k OPERATION MAKING A MITER CUT See Figure 43 In a miter cut the blade is vertical and the arm angled If a kerf does not exist for the cutting path make one instructions below Each cutting path requires its own kerf WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly to prevent possible injury Always raise the clear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard WARNING Keep one hand on the handle until the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of A If the blade is in front of the fence loosen the carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm and let the carriage move back If there is no kerf cut one approximately 1 16 in deep Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with the switch on the arm Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade forward across the tabie to make the kerf Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back Turn the saw off with the switch on the arm but hold the hand
27. 0 ASSEMBLY SETTING THE ARM LOCK KNOB See Figure 16 It may be possible to move the arm when locked if the arm lock knob is too loose If the arm does not move freely when unlocked the arm lock knob may be too tight Use this procedure to check and set the arm lock knob by turning the arm lock wheel under the carriage arm To release the arm lock knob located on top of the arm at the front pull the arm lock knob forward until the spring is compressed While holding the arm lock knob forward swing the arm 30 to the left or the right referring to the miter scale on top of the column Lock the arm in place by pushing the arm lock knob back until it pops in the locked position Apply a reasonable amount of pressure on the arm The arm can be forced but if it moves easily it needs adjustment Locate the arm lock wheel ng Release the arm lock knob and tum the lock wheel clockwise to tighten or counterciockwise to loosen Repeat above steps until the arm movement is minimized when locked ARM ARM LOCK KNOB TURN COUNTERCLOCK WISE TO LOOSEN CARRIAGE TURN CLOCKWISE STOPSCREW ARM a oai LOCK WHEEL Fig 16 SETTING THE YOKE CLAMP See Figures 17A and 17B The yoke clamp keeps the yoke from rotating on the carriage when you want the saw blade to be station ary Use this procedure to check and set the yoke clamp m Release the yoke lock handle below the arm on the right side so the motor can be rotated
28. 0380 E Piug in the control cut cord leaving the main power cord disconnected Squeeze the switch trigger to confirm the control cut motor is receiving power E On the left side of the saw remove the carriage lock knob and spring Remove the two screws that attach the carriage cover and remove the cover Replace the spring and carriage lock knob Pull the carriage assembly about halfway to the front Tighten the carriage lock knob B Squeeze the switch trigger in the handle with your right hand and pull the spring loaded cable from the column with your left hand If you prefer to use a pair of pliers do not damage the cable Note Do not to let the spring loaded cable clamp slip out of your hand or pliers If it slips past the cable bracket and goes up into the control cut motor housing then disassembly of the control cut assembly will be required to get it back out W Place the barrel fitting into the socket at the back of the carriage assembly M Remove the carriage lock knob and spring Replace the carriage cover and screws then replace the spring and carriage lock knob E Set the speed thumbwheel using the chart on the label If you are unsure of the proper speed setting use the lowest setting BARREL FITTING CARRIAGE TES Fig 34 OPERATION BASIC OPERATION OF THE RADIAL ARM SAW A radial arm saw can be used for straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting ripping mitering beveling co
29. 1 Gear Case Cover uc DP 607067 011 Screw 10 24 x 1 2 in Pan Hd sasa ABG NAG BA 662029 001 Wasak NANA peret ete celere ies eiat OOOO E 977215 001 UL RTZ ROR ORATOR TORRE CN 976416 001 Pulley Shaft ASSOMDI M aaa Paw wd w i pacz Aa IN AG 1 644186 002 Sleeve Bearing Flange li a oda 976414 001 Worm Gear ASSOMDLY DE 1 706239 830 Washer saeeecavoassnsecasscsonsaserosssaesasnsnesssnsasanasaavsssaesssnsneaseonnecusesseesassnsscaseosssasecsneassenaracacessosessorouseseroeensseuesseeen 090403 080 Screw MS x 8 Pan Hd anakan UNANG NLNG waza dawida 2 976411 001 NOC ERC nanasa apa Em na na a SE BALA BBL ULE UG Pra am n CUM a Ba 976412 001 Mus eC aaa GNG KINAEN INA 62 08 072 SIE MVS TWIGVY NUWSL1UUJ Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 08 O8 0ZZ SIE MVS TVIOVH NUWSL4UUJ CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE K k8 082027 51t MVS TVIOVU NUNWS130U CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PART NUMBER 968703 005
30. 20 x 7 8 in 4 pan head screws 1 4 20 x 1 in 1 pan head screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 in 5 flat washers 5 8 in 4 lock washers 1 4 in 4 hex nuts 1 4 20 m Place the front table on a solid worksurface with the top surface face down Place the tee nut in the non counterbored hole and tap it in place with a hammer SETSCREW 1 3 4 In SCREW TPP mn WASHER e REAR OF FRONT TABLE TEE REAR OF FRONT TABLE Fig 23A E Snap the U clip onto the front edge of the saw base Line up the hole in the U clip with the saw base hole just to the left of the center notch in saw base See Figure 23B E Place the table top up on the table supports so the center counterbored hole lines up over the hole in the U clip Place a flat washer in each counterbored hole CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ALIGN U CLIP OVER THIS HOLE Fig 23B E Piace the long pan head screw into the center hole and thread into the U clip Do not tighten until the table has been checked for evenness See Figure 23A W Place the setscrew through the small leveling hole and thread into the tee nut but do not tighten W Puta 1 in long pan head screw in the four remain ing holes and through the holes in the support Cap with a lock washer and hex nut Tighten with a 7 16 in wrench and phillips screwdriver This completes installation of the front table ETSCREW s 1 9 4 in SCREW n ma WE WASHER
31. 7479 001 976304 001 976305 001 980659 001 976361 001 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C DESCRIPTION Lower FronUHear Brace ANAN NB ING ANNA RNGA NAE NGANGA u a onaa Phaesshasassdvbumsac taa grada phussvervovnacsdoadadA god NEVER EMAN GAANO NAPDDUKADVRA NANANA KANA PoequvpH puadedesad upceeaspuenuseseasacassppaesveeeeceaseena Lower Sido BRACE sala Gaan BUD DTI Leveling Foot poet nana A LEO R REPO S POP O PUNA MMA NP OAAAGANEPDVOP PENA S NZS ARE POPOPOR ROR OC ANA KAAAGUDNEN NUN NOS AOA ORC GEPOPOD ESS NEA RG ARR BEPOCOE KOPE HH sas aao Hex Nut 3 8 16 E AA Re Lr PONO RR Star Washer Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 in Truss Hd s rr N Side Brace MPAASAPRBATASARSSPATH ARAM AARAPRAROTOARTTNHATUADORAMAROATARPVONNHATHABARARROAAOPS e EuuHAPARA ORCS EEEE Gn YNA NEPA ESO O ARON rrr rr METEERRARAAAAPEOOAARRRGAPHHATHAHERAAROPORORAAGERUNHAMEHAARARNIRPAYEDUSUETUSPAATOAGADPAdAUUPATBAMAPEPOROS TA gH N ARAHOAAREORETEOqHhHHAHA OAM NP OqEPUS Front Rear Brace ete a ASAN NTIN pna Ti w GA WE ute FRAN EE TUR Va sauce PEE SERE EE YU PETI RA SEE Logo Plate PPrereSerrerrirrrirrerrreer reer eer irri ir irrr reese rei rrer eri reer eevee ee iri rire rrr ee err ee rir iit r rr ereee reer rte reer eer r rer eri iret reer Complete Leg Stand Assembly Includes Items Listed Above Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Av
32. BELS Speed Adjustment _ d on On Off O 4a WARNING ADVERTENCIA For your safety read owners manual before operating saw Wear safety goggles Do not perform freshan cuts e Return carriage to fult rear position after each cross cut e See Instructions on how to reduce the risk of kickback e When ripping use pushstick when blade is set 2 inches or mors from fence When ripping use pushblock and auxiilary fence when blade is set between 1 2 and 2 inches from tence Do not make rip cuts narrower than 1 2 inch e Keep hands out of path of blade e Do not reach around saw blade Tum power off and wait for blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings Unplug saw before changing the blade or servicing e Para su seguridad lea y entienda el manual del propietario antes de operar la sierra J LOCKED A WARNING ADVERTENCIA Read and understand owners manual before operating saw For your safety do not use accessories without proper guarding Provide proper workpiece support Position cutting tool behind the fence With power off and switch key removed turn cutting tool by hand to make sure it does not strike guard fence or any other saw parts Para su seguridad lea y entienda el manual del propietario antes de operar la sierra 17 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 Fig 8B FEATURES KNOW YOUR RADIAL SAW See Figure 9A O
33. BLE Fig 27A E FENCE CORRECT ALIGNMENT OF THE RIVING KNIFE AND ANTI KICK PAWLS Fig 27C RIVING KNIFE ON TOP OF FENCE TOO FAR LEFT OF BLADE Fig 27B CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING RIP SCALE INDICATORS See Figure 28 The rip scale indicators on the arm show the distance between the blade and the rip fence with the fence in the front and rear positions The upper scale is used when the fence is positioned directly behind the front table The lower scale is used when the fence is at the extreme rear directiy in front of the column The In Rip Indicator is on the right side of the arm The Out Rip Indicator is on the left side of the arm E Remove the following from a small hardware bag 2 rip scale indicators 4 screws 2 speed nuts E On the left of the radial arm saw remove the carriage lock knob and spring E Remove the two carriage cover screws and the carriage cover IB Insert a speed nut inside the carriage cover with the flat side up Place the scale indicator on top of the carriage cover and attach with two screws Se curely tighten screws BB Replace the carriage cover and tighten the carriage cover screws Replace carriage lock knob and spring m Repeat for the right side SCREWS RIP SCALE INDICATOR SPEED NUT CARRIAGE COVER du SPRING CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB SCREWS Fig 28 To complete setting up your saw continue with the Adjustment procedures The adjustments sho
34. Cross Cuts in Adjustments section 9 Work ls being fed too fast 9 Feed work into blade slower Bevel cuts are not true 1 Bevel lock lever is loose 1 See Setting the Bevel Lock Lever in Assembly section 2 Blade is not perpendicular to 2 See Aligning the Blade to the table top Table in Adjustments section 3 Column tube is too loose in the 3 See Adjusting the Column column support Tube in Assembly section 4 Table top is not parallel to the 4 See Leveling Table Supports arm and Leveling the Front Table in the Assembly section 5 Yoke is loose on carriage 5 See Setting the Yoke Clamp procedure in Assembly section 6 Arm is out of alignment 6 See Aligning Arm for Cross Cuts in Adjustmenis section Paa 57 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Miter or cross cuts are not true 1 Scale pointer is not correct 1 Reset the pointer at the top rear of arm 2 Column is out of alignment 2 See Adjusting the Column Tube in Assembly section 3 Carriage is misaligned 3 See Setting the Arm Lock Wheel in the Assembly section 4 Yoke is loose on carriage 4 See Setting the Yoke Clamp procedure in Assembly section 5 Arm is out of alignment 5 See Aligning Arm for Cross Cuts in Adjustments section 6 Sawdust has collected between 6 Remove and clean tables tables 7 Table top is not parallel to the 7 See Leveling Table Supports arm and Leveling the Front Ta
35. G LOWER BRACE Fig 10B i MOUNTING SAW TO LEG STAND See Figure 11 A WARNING Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand to keep the saw from tipping walking or sliding M Locate the following hardware from a small hard ware bag 4 hex bolts 5 16 18 x 5 8 in 4 lockwashers 5 16 in 8 flat washers 11 32 in 4 hex nuts 5 16 18 M Place the saw on top of the leg stand so the holes in the saw base line up with the holes on top of the leg stand braces Puta washer on a screw and put the screw and washer into the hole in the saw base Cap with another washer then a lockwasher and a hex nut Hand tighten the set E Install the other three sets and securely tighten all _ four sets with a 1 2 in wrench SAW BASE HEX BOLT FLAT J WASHER LOCKWASHER KEX NUT LEG STAND Fig 11 ATTACHING ELEVATING HANDWHEEL See Figure 12 WARNING Be sure the main power cord of your saw is unplugged Ignoring this precaution could result in serious injury Do not perform the following steps unless the saw is unplugged The elevating handwheel adjusts the height of the radial arm and the blade E Take the handwheel star washer and screw 10 24 x 5 8 in Soc Hd from the hardware bag E Place the handwheel on the end of the elevating shaft which extends from the front of the saw base M Place the star washer on the screw and thread screw into the end of the shaft E Securely tighten the screw with a 5 32 in
36. GHTENING THE ARM AND COLUMN See Figure 19 There should be no play vertical or horizontal in the arm relative to the column If you can move the arm up down or sideways when the arm tock is unlocked use the following steps to tighten the arm Note The arm should pivot only when the arm lock knob is unlocked and pulled forward to com press the spring Using a phillips screwdriver remove the rear cover screws 2 and rear cover from the back of the arm This uncovers the bolts on the column mi Tighten the top two bolts evenly until the arm is firm and there is no vertical or horizontal movement Mm Also check the two bottom hex nuts It is not necessary to tighten them as tight as the upper bolts However they should be tightened even and snug m Replace the rear cover and rear cover screws Tighten screws securely REAR COVER SCREWS HEX NUT 2 Fig 19 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ADJUSTING THE COLUMN TUBE See Figures 20A 20D The purpose of this procedure is to check whether the inner column tube is snug in the housing and to remove any looseness Looseness could result in a poor cut or difficulty in elevating the carriage The column tube is the upper portion of the column and extends from the column support Note It is critical to remove all looseness with this procedure If this procedure is not done cor rectly following adjustments will be wrong and could result in machine damage This
37. HEEL W If the yoke is in front of the fence loosen the carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the carr age retum to the back E if there is no kerf cut one approximately 1 16 in deep Grasp the handie Turn the saw on with the switch on the arm Squeeze the switch trigger and pull the blade forward to make the kerf B Release the switch trigger and let the carriage return to the back Turn the saw off with the switch on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops rotating Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf Bi Position the workpiece against the fence Place the pawis and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the fence whichever is higher by at least 1 4 inch E Grasp the handle with one hand With the other hand turn the saw on then hold the workpiece down and against the fence If necessary slightly raise the outer blade guard for clearance Keep your hand well away from the blade m Squeeze the switch trigger and pull the blade through the workpiece but only far enough to complete the cut Keep your hand on the handle even after the cut has been made and the saw turned off until the blade stops rotating After completing the cut move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the arm Release the switch trigger and let the yoke move back behind the fence Do not release
38. NNEL LOCK PLIERS WRENCHES 7 16 in 1 2 in 9 16 in 15 16 in FRAMING SQUARE Fig 7 15 CRRFTSMRN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 LABELS Control Cut Settings Wood Setting Feet Type Position Minute Hard A 06 Wood Setting Feet Type Position Minute AliTypes A 06 Wood Setting Feet Type Position Minute Hard A 06 Compound Crosscut Wood Setting Feet Type Position Minute All Types A 06 4a WARNING ADVERTENCIA For your own safety Read and understand owner s manuai before operating saw This too has more than one connection to the power source To reduce the risk of electrical shock or injury disconnect all power connections When servicing use only identical replacement parts Para su seguridad iea y entienda el manual del propietario antes de operar la sierra CRRFTSMRN PROFESSIONAL 4 WARNING ADVERTENCIA Rota For your safety do act feed rip materia Into CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 16 10 inch Radial Arm Saw 8 600 RPM 120 240 VOLTS 13 6 5 Amp 60 Hz AC ONLY WARNING WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS MODEL 315 220380 SER No ipi SEARS ROEBUCKANDCO L S Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 saw from this direction Para su seguridad no introduzca e material qu vaya amp cortar on la sierra desde estes direcci n LA
39. OR FIGURE G PART NUMBER 976773 001 976284 001 976271 001 976272 001 976273 001 703776 098 STD541437 976249 001 976281 001 977225 001 976268 002 980556 001 989001 002 641700 006 976279 001 976772 001 624282 002 641700 009 980554 001 976275 001 641700 005 703473 042 969220 006 977250 001 976338 001 606066 012 980522 001 976274 002 615570 022 TD551231 976832 001 976265 001 980552 001 976267 002 624088 002 976391 001 621032 002 998991 002 977245 001 976481 001 976481 002 DESCRIPTION Rubber BUSHING EM Motor Stud eec E EEE E a Motor Cam Washer EUER Lock Nut 3 8 16 OR PTR PAPERS fthhtmess tdidemesesetoa veveeqectesemeevoscepsehutedevessvtectseeosss evessevesphutereeveeeces Fiiietusmoetest4dinesesassdetasemaeveavussGD ed teeeeveeteeeesveveredssnvusqtsssesvooesen Nut 5 16 Outfeed Warning Label u s Cable Clamp 5 16 in ssns Screw 10 32 x 3 8 in Pan Hd i HA AA UE CREE Bevel Index Knob TCC Swivel Latch Spring Screw 10 32 x 3 4 in in Pan n Hd AA PA ATA Infeed Warning Label E kC COVEN sionis Z cascade retener b eb eain Screw 10 32 x 1 2 in Pan Hd Lock Washer KC PAANAN PR Screw 5 1 6 18 x x 2i in Soc Cap ENIO IEA NAP Bevel Indicator naaa adw Bevel Index Cap AA Screw 10 32 x 1 5 8 in Pan Hd La 2 Bevel Scale Label eeess eerte Bevel Lock Lever Ciao Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 in Hex Hd esna
40. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 10 in Stationary ppa RADIAL ARM SAW 77 f Le Model No 315 220380 Save this manual for future reference 2 e Safety A CAUTION Read and follow all e Features iss a nao Wf this Assemb ly product Operation Maintenance Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 e Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 505 3 99 WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW If this CRAFTSMAN Radial Arm Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year trom the date of purchase Sears will repair it free of charge Contact a Sears Service Center for repair If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 INTRODUCTION Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger Warning and C
41. RIVING KNIFE KNOB RIVING KNIFE b o RIVING e KNIFE BRACKET c Lie ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS BLADE SK Fig 9D CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ASSEMBLY Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used When you remove the saw and hardware from the packing materials carefully check the items with the Loose Parts list If you are unsure about the description of any part refer to their illustrations For your convenience all fasteners have been drawn actual size if any parts are missing delay assembling until you have obtained the missing part s Your radial arm saw is capable of a wide variety of operations and thus requires a number of initial setup adjustments However once the saw is set up you can check your saw in about ten minutes and correct any misalignment with the procedures in the Adjust ment section A CAUTION Perform all the procedures in both the Assembly and Adjusiments sections before using the saw Run a check on your saw frequently referring to the Adjustments section Failure to perform the adjustments in the initial set up or on a frequent basis can result in poor performance or machine damage ASSEMBLING LEG STAND See Figures 10A 10C BM Take the following hardware from the hardware bags in the leg stand carton 40 truss head screws 1 4 20 x 5 8 in 40 star washers 1 4 in 40 hex nuts 1 4 20 W Take the following hardware from the remaining hardware b
42. RM LOCK KNOB CARRIAGE COVER Fig 13C M Reinstall the carriage stop screw the lockwasher atm cap and arm cap screws Tighten all screws securely WARNING Once the yoke assembly is on the carriage track reinstall the arm cap the arm cap screws the carriage stop screw and the lockwasher Do not risk serious injury or damage to the saw by failing to replace these parts M Tighten the carriage lock knob on the carriage cover on the left of the arm to lock the yoke assembly in place ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE BLADE See Figure 14 Remove the blade and blade guard assembly during setup for safety and better access The blade guard includes an upper blade guard an outer lower guard and an inner lower guard The lower inner guard consists of two overlapping slotted metal strips The strips are held together with a retaining screw and a nut Locate these items before beginning the proce dure A WARNING To prevent accidental contact with the blade that could result in injury remove the blade and blade guard before making setups involving the blade arbor and work stand Use the blade wrenches provided with your saw Remove the retaining screw and nut at the bottom of the lower inner blade guard Loosen the guard clamp screw a long thumbscrew between the blade guard and the motor Rotate and lift the guard assembly up and over the blade then remove it Hold the blade arbor motor shaft with one of the two blade w
43. T TABLE Fixed portion of the worktable that supports the work See Figure 9C HANDLE Used to pull the yoke assembly Mounted on the yoke to the right of the blade See Figure 9C HOLD DOWN A metal guard to control workpiece climb during rip cuts When blade parallels arm hold down is over the back of the blade See Figure 9D HOLD DOWN KNOB Controls placement of the hold down and locks it in place See Figure 9D MITER SCALE Shows the miter angle setting of the arm See Figure 9B TRACK CARRIAGE CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB AND COVER S SET A CONTROL CUT MOTOR E SWITCH AND KEY CONTROL EM CUT CABLE CONTROL CUT THUMBWHEEL REAR TABLE FRONT TABLE SPACER TABLE FENCE CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 HANDLE ELEVATING HANDWHEEL Fig 9C MOTOR 13 6 5 AMP Powers the blade and is controlled by the switch and key at the front of the arm The powerful induction motor has a capacitor start It is mounted in the yoke and rotated with the bevel index knob and bevel lock lever See Figure 9B RIP SCALES Show the distance from the fence to the blade In rip scales are on the right side of the arm and out rip scales are on the left side Upper scales show the distance with the fence beside the front table Lower scales show the distance with the fence in farthest back position See Figure 9B RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER Located directly in front of the blade and beside the anti kickback pawis the rivi
44. TDOOR EXTENSION CORDS Use only extension cords with the marking Ac ceptable for use with outdoor appliances store indoors while not in use Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than the saw s rating Always disconnect the extension cord from the outlet before disconnecting the product from the extension cord B INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at a Sears repair center Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the moving blade M DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never yank the cord to disconnect it from receptacle Keep the cord from heat oil and sharp edges SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instruc tions also SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR RADIAL SAWS E SECURE THE SAW Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand to keep the saw from tipping walking or sliding DO NOT SET UP WORK WITH THE BLADE SPINNING Keep the saw power off until you are ready to use it RIP ONLY WORKPIECES LONGER THAN THE BLADE S DIAMETER Never rip a piece of wood that is shorter than the diameter of the blade NEVER LOWER AN UNLOCKED REVOLVING CUTTING TOOL Always lock the carriage lock knob before lowering the blade SHUT OFF THE POWER TO FREE A JAMMED GUARD Press the switch
45. VERVIEW The main operating components include the column the arm and the yoke assembly yoke motor and blade and their operation is summarized in the paragraph below Safety features and control functions are given also Spending a few minutes reviewing the illustrations and features list below and on the following pages to locate these items will make assembly easier METHOD OF OPERATION The column at the back of the saw supports the radial arm The arm can be raised or lowered to change the blade height or swiveled left and right for a miter cut A yoke fits into a carriage on the arm which can travel back and forward The yoke supports the yoke assembly motor blade and blade guard and can be pivoted so the blade faces right front or left The motor can be rotated to change the blade angle Control functions include 1 column height elevating handwheel 2 arm angle arm lock knob 3 yoke movement on arm carriage lock knob 4 yoke rotation yoke pivot latch and yoke lock handle and 5 blade bevel bevel index lever and bevel lock knob Safety features include the control cut device the removable switch key and the blade guard assembly Never operate the saw without ensuring these safety features are in place and functioning correctly On a radial saw cross cut means a cut parallel to the arm and a rip cut is perpendicular to the arm There are several ways to make cuts depending on the size a
46. VOIDING KICKBACK Always use the correct blade depth setting The outer point of the blade teeth should clear the lower surface of the workpiece by 1 8 in to 1 4 in when making these cuts E Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut Knock out any loose knots with a hammer Never saw into a loose knot or nail Always use the fence when rip cutting This helps prevent twisting the wood in the cut W Always use clean sharp and properly set blades Never make cuts with dull blades E To avoid pinching the blade support the work properly before beginning a cut B When making a cut use steady even pressure Never force cuts CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 cl INSERT SWITCH KEY Fig 36 Fig 37 SWITCH OFF Fig 38 i Do not cut wet or warped lumber M Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or with pushsticks Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur Never stand directly in line with the blade Use the right type of blade for the cut being made m Use the riving knife and anti kickback pawis when performing rip cuts OPERATION CUTTING AIDS See Figures 39 41 Cutting aids are used to improve the setup and help make the operator s work safer and more accurate They can be made from scrap wood and in various sizes and shapes for specific projects The basic types are pushsticks pushblocks and featherboards If the
47. VS TVIOVH NUWSI3UNJ CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE I KEY PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION A NUMBER DESCRIPTION z o 976366 001 Guard Screw 10 24 Slotted 977246 001 Guard Knob eorr erri tiec n 977237 001 Inner Lower Guard eese 706382 041 Washer ANG 976370 002 Shoulder Screw 1 4 20 Button Hd 977254 001 SOCOM PP risas nisrani 979528 001 Guard Nut 10 24 ROOM 977240 001 Riving Knife eese 641180 003 Push Nut 1 4 in esee 1 977239 001 Anti Kickback Bracket 977244 001 Knife Support eene 641180 004 Push Nut 5 16 in esee 2 621032 009 Stat WasFier aussen A ck 976879 002 Upper Guard eeeeeeseeeeere eet 977478 001 Slotted NUE eerie tenentes 977480 003 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 in Rd Hd 1 644585 004 Lock Nut 1 4 20 eene 977480 002 Bolt 5 16 18 x 5 8 in Rd Hd 1 931744 059 WaShQr iiic eterna noz erret tnt 977225 001 Square Nut 5 16 eee 977243 001 Anti Kickback Pawl e
48. W 315 220380 PRODUCT SPECIFICATICNS Blade Arbor 5 8 in Blade Diameter 10 in Blade Bevel Angle 0 90 Radial Arm Swing Range 50 left 90 right Biade Height Adjust 5 35 in Carriage Travel 17 25 in Cutting Capacity Maximum Cross Cut 15 50 in Cutting Capacity Maximum Out Rip 26 in Cutting Capacity Maximum In Rip 16 in Depth of Cut at 90 3 in Depth of Cut at 45 2 25 in Table Size 40 x 27 75 x 1 in Table Height 36 in Rating 120V 240V 60 Hz AC only Input 13 0 6 5 Amperes No Load Speed 3 600 RPM GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Bevel Cut A cut made across a workpiece with the blade at any angie other than 90 to the table surface Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end or part of it is angled rather than at 90 degrees Climb A hazard in which the blade climbs over and out of the workpiece pulling the stock out of the operator s hands or running across the workpiece Compound Cut A cross cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle Cross Cut A cutting operation with the blade parallel to the carriage arm and the blade teeth pointing down It can be across or with the grain normally across the grain or width of the workpiece Dado Cut A non through cut that leaves a square notch or trough requires a special blade Featherboard A device to help guide workpieces during rip cuts Fence A piece of wood used as a edge guide for the workpiece Located perpendic
49. ack There are two pairs of anti kickback pawis A WARNING Failure to use the riving knife hold downs and anti kickback pawis can allow kickback Kickback can throw the workpiece toward the operator resulting in serious injury W Put the blade to the in rip position by first loosening the yoke lock handle below the carriage on the right Then pull the yoke pivot latch right side of arm on carriage forward and rotate the yoke to the left This indexes the yoke 90 so the blade is between the motor and the column Lock the yoke lock handie E With the elevating handwheel lower the arm until the blade just clears the table BW Support the lower outer blade guard and loosen the carriage lock knob on the left of the arm Move the yoke back until the blade touches the fence Reset the carriage lock knob E Loosen the riving knife knob at the front of the upper blade guard Lower the riving knife to the table and tighten the knob If the knife rests against the fence with one set of pawls riding on the fence no adjustment is needed W If the riving knife is on the fence or not touching it loosen the riving knife slotted nut just above the pawis to the right Correct the riving knife position and retighten the cap nut RIVING KNIFE KNOB RIVING KNIFE SLOTTED NUT LOWER OUTER BLADE GUARD RIVING KNIFE TOO FAR RIGHT OF FENCE gt AND BLADE RIVING KNIFE BLADE GUARD HR ANTI KICK PAWLS ANTIKICK PAWLS FRONT TA
50. ags in the leg stand carton 4 leveling feet 8 large hex nuts 3 8 16 M Obtain four legs and eight braces from the leg stand carton See the Loose Parts section SHORT UPPER BRACE B STAR WASHER SHORT LOWER BRACE TRUSS HEAD SCREW E HEX NUT 1 4 20 PA HEX NUT 3 8 16 LEVELING FOOT ERRFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 Fig 10A m Place a 3 8 16 hex nut on each leveling foot and insert leveling feet into the bottom of the legs Cap with remaining 3 8 16 hex nuts but only finger tighten See Figure 10A B Place a short upper brace inside two of the legs wide end of legs up and align the three holes in the brace with the holes in the legs W insert the screws Add the star washers and 1 4 20 hex nuts Finger tighten W install a short lower brace on the legs See Figure 10A E Repeat for the other end assembly E Connect the leg sets with a long upper brace Add the hardware and finger tighten Repeat for the other side brace then install the long lower braces See Figure 10B Tighten all screws washers and nuts with a 7 16 in wrench and as needed a 2 phillips screwdriver E Move the leg stand to the desired location Using a level adjust the leveling feet by raising or lowering the bolts with a 9 16 in wrench E When the leg stand is level securely tighten all four nuts with the wrench W Your leg stand is now completely assembled and ready for use See Figure TOC
51. ailable From Div 98 Source 980 00 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 FIGURE D 66 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN z o 1 980536 001 Data Plate aaa NLANG 1 2 976308 001 Base Assembly eese enin rennen nennen nnn 1 3 976386 001 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 in Hex Washer Hd sss 2 4 976296 001 Elevation NUL eT dE 1 5 976294 001 Column Assembly eese esent nnne nna tentes 1 6 976293 001 Retaining Ring essere tnntettntnenn tenent 1 7 976292 001 P dB e 1 8 976788 001 Setscrew 3 8 16 x 1 2 in Soc Hd sese 3 9 607406 003 Hex Nut 5 16 18 esses eene enti een ninh nnnens 17 10 977492 001 Locking Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 in esses 2 11 976289 002 Support EFI AP AA 1 12 976295 001 Column Tube GIB ou escccseseessesessseeeccecnersesssesssesecerssenerseonereres 2 13 976833 001 Elevating Shaft Assembly essent 1 14 976290 002 Support RI iieri aa diana 15 615570 022 Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 in Hex Hd
52. and remove all nails from lumber before cutting BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORK PIECE Never start the saw with the blade touching the stock KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason Always turn the power off when cut is complete USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSHSTICK in rip mode for workpieces so small that your fingers go under the blade guard NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use for any reason B ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade binding or stalling W ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE when ripping never pull it toward the saw m DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY Do not force the workpiece against the blade ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to the power supply NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a power source E BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP REMOVING COVERS GUARDS OR BLADE unplug the saw and remove the switch key M KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool W KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback Keep blades free of rust grease and pitch A WARNING Blade coasts after being turned off B USE ONLY OU
53. anti kickback pawis Test the pawis to make sure they would stop kickback if it started Keep the points sharp KEEP THE SAW BLADE PATH CLEAR Position the saw to allow enough room on all sides so neither the operator nor a visitor stands in line with the sawblade AVOID HEELING by adjusting the saw blade so it exactly parallels the fence during ripping opera tions AVOID GRABBING in rip mode by keeping the saw blade correctly adjusted and by feeding the work from the infeed side opposite the anti kickback pawis AVOID PINCHING by using a riving knife and sharp saw blade Keep the work positioned firmly against the fence USE IN RIP WHENEVER POSSIBLE by position ing the work so the blade is between inside the column and the motor NEVER ADJUST GUARD PAWLS OR BLADE WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE POWER Always turn off the switch and unplug the cord before freeing a jammed blade tightening a loose blade or repositioning the guard or pawis A CAUTION Do not turn the motor switch on and off rapidly This can loosen the sawblade NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF WOOD AT A TIME The feed will be uneven and could cause the blade to pick up one or more pieces and cause serious injury TURN OFF SAW IF A STRANGE NOISE OR HEAVY VIBRATION OCCURS Immediately turn off the saw locate the source and correct the problem before using the saw further POSITION THE CUT SO THE BLADE WILL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE TABLE
54. attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE E 68 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN z o 1 622210 043 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 in Rd Hd eene 4 2 976323 001 PACK naa NG a NG AETA KATAD DANE Plan DUNG 2 3 976326 002 LU AE RR E 1 4 98061 3 001 Support Bracket RNGA AA 1 5 611114 002 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 in Flat Head T C eese 1 6 706382 834 WASNER HT 2 7 980455 001 Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 in Self Tapping Hex Washer Hd 6 8 641180 005 Push Nut 3 8 in u s 2 9 976321 001 Clovis PIM aoi ment 1 10 976804 001 Arm Lock R t Assembly eese essen zaacnowacznaacazanaca 1 11 976314 001 GUNES za az a O es N 1 12 976312 001 Arm LOCK Pawi NARE 1 13 976313 001 Tension Spring La TIKA RAD 1 14 976310 001 Pin Housing anak GIG OOO NAGKAKARGA 1 15 976311 001 Armndex Pih asain ee zdobi die 2 16 976315 001 Index Rod aa eene a Aa a 1 17 976316 001 Arm Lock SPNG aan NAA pnt R aa adw 1 18 706405 002 Hex Nut 10 32 uuuuuummlasaaumanwwawwnanapanaaananawasanaawanasana
55. aution If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Pa A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved A WARNING WEAR YOUR The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes 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 FOREST BETTER recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses ESIGHT 15 BETTE THAN NO SIGHT with side shields available at Sears Retail Stores HM Warranty and Introduction AA PAA 2 m Table of Contents mGA NANANG BAD ANT GRENADE 2 3 M Rules For Safe Operation 4 424 osocza slad I ITA AALALA BANAAG 4 7 M Elechical AA AA AA AA AA 8 9 Bi Product Specifications and Glossary cccsesscccssccteecenensecenseeeneeesasoaaseageseesessncassccnseeeseeasoeneneneesaneene 10 11 W Unpacking and Accessories 11 P Loose Parts LISt E DEDE UT 12 14 Mi TOONS reca Lan EAE TAT RAD m AOI AA AAP AP 16 17 ME UC RESET KAG BNG NANGANGAGAT 18 21 m Assembiy m E 22 36 Assembling Leg Stand 22 Mounting Saw to L
56. ble in the Assembly section 8 Fence tables are not straight 8 Check with square sand or replace Wood edges away from fence 1 Blade is not parallel with fence 1 See Squaring the Blade to the when ripping Fence procedure in the Adjust ments section 2 Arm is not perpendicular to 2 See Aligning the Arm for Cross fence Cuts procedure in the Adjust ments section 3 Riving knife needs adjustment 3 See Aligning the Riving Knife to the Blade procedure in the Adjustments section Depth of cut varies from one end 1 Table is not parallel to arm 1 See Leveling Table Supports of wood to the other and Leveling the Front Table in the Assembly section 2 Column tube is loose in column 2 See Adjusting the Column support Tube in Assembly section 3 Arm is loose or misaligned 3 See Setting the Arm Lock Wheel in the Assembly section Riving knife strikes wood during a 1 Riving knife not aligned with 1 See Aligning the Riving Knife to cut blade the Blade procedure in the Adjustments section CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 58 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw blade tends to push wood to 1 Biade is heeling 1 See Squaring the Blade to the one side when cross cutting Fence in Adjustments section 2 Column tube is loose in column 2 See Adjusting the Column support Tube in Assembly section 3 Arm is loose or misaligned 3 See Setting the Arm Lock Wheel in the Assembly section 4 Fence
57. by positioning the arbor shaft over the back of the highest table support Normally this is the left side M Return the saw and motor to normal height and See Figure 22A position E Lock the arm lock knob and the carriage lock knob M Using one of the blade wrenches as a feeler gage place it on the table support below the arbor shaft W With the elevating handwheel carefully lower the motor until the shaft just touches the wrench The wrench should move with only slight resistance Securely tighten the back screw on the table Support Without changing the elevation move the arm to place the blade arbor over the front of table sup port See Figure 22B ARM LOCK KNOB Sper D Zac I o o oo VEMM BEVEL INDEX KNOB BEVEL LOCK LEVER BLADE WRENCH AT BACK BLADE ARBOR RIGHT SIDE TABLE SUPPORT LEFT SIDE TABLE SUPPORT ELEVATING HANDWHEEL Fig 22A 31 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 H ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE FRONT TABLE See Figures 23A 23C Use this procedure to install the fixed front table The top of the table has counterbored holes predrilled from the top around the center to attach the table In the center are a counterbored hole and a smali hole which is not counterbored They are used for raising or lowering the center of the table until it is level E Locate the front table and the following hardware 1 tee nut 1 U clip 1 4 in 1 setscrew 1 4
58. c 977224 001 Guard Clamp Screw 5 16 977253 001 Bushing ois seve se so 2 dE neiaa A 977223 001 Dust Guide esee 607737 003 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 in Pan Hd 1 977238 001 Hold Down Guard eee 980498 001 Outer Lower Guard Assembly 977230 001 Upper Guard Retainer Assembly 976370 001 Shoulder Screw 1 4 20 Button Hd 2 622210 041 Screw 1 4 20 x 9 16 in Flat Hd T F 703493 804 WAaSNEG coser Ka ANN AGA 977480 001 Bolt 1 4 20 x 5 8 in Rd Hd DO NOG A ON Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 8Z 08E022 516 MYS TVIQVH NUNWS14HU3 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE J CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE J PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 607818 002 Sleeve Boang LA AKA Ka oO Osi eZ AA da 990908 009 Screw 6 19 x 5 8 In Pan Hd anag naan GAAN GA 4 976450 00
59. ck behind the fence Do not release the handwheel at the front of the table Set the blade to handle until the blade stops rotating just clear the kerf or table IE To set the angle of the arm release the arm lock ARM MITER SCALE knob on top of the arm Use the miter scale above LOCK KNOB the column to position the arm to the desired angle YOKE and lock the arm lock knob NAZI PIOTLATCH E If the blade is angled raise the plastic lower guard SWITCH WX al release the bevel lock lever and set the bevel CARRIAGE J Lc di YOKE LOCK indicator to zero Retighten the bevel lock lever LOCK KNOB N f HANDLE ais BLADE GUARD is 4 n ry HANDLE INTI BEVEL j INDICATOR ELEVATING HANDWHEEL Fig 43 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 OPERATION MAKING A BEVEL CUT See Figure 44 This procedure makes a cut with the blade and motor angled and the arm straight 90 to fence If there is no kerf follow the steps to make one Try this cut on scrap wood before cutting your workpiece A WARNING Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly to prevent possible injury Always raise the clear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard A WARNING Keep one hand on the handle until the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of injury Put the fence in the front position next to the front table and tighten the table clamps Check that the control cut device is se
60. cut is the compound cross cut Both the arm and the biade are angled Be thoroughly familiar with making cross cuts bevel cuts and miter cuts before trying a compound miter cut Note In cross cuts the blade teeth point down as they strike the wood In rip cuts the teeth point up as they strike the wood A WARNING NEVER make a cross cut with the short edge of the wood parallel to the fence Kick back is likely to occur causing the workpiece to be thrown back at you Treat such a workpiece as a rip cut RIP CUTS In rip cuts the yoke is rotated 90 left or right and locked in place The wood must ride firmly against the tip fence There are two orientations of rip cuts the in rip and the out rip The in rip position provides better visibility Out rip cuts can also be made with the blade beveled In an in rip cut the yoke is rotated to the left which puts the blade in between the column and the motor The wood is fed from the right hand side In an out rip cut the blade is in front of the motor and the wood is fed from the left Out rip cutting is recom mended only when the blade is set 12 in or more from the fence A WARNING Always make sure the blade guard and anti kickback pawls are in place and working properly when making rip cuts to avoid possible injury A WARNING Always use a pushstick with small pieces of wood and also to finish the cut when ripping a long narrow piece of wood to prevent your hands from
61. d This procedure checks whether the arm is exactly 0 M Lower the arm with the elevating handwheel until for cross cut travel by checking the blade against the the saw blade just clears the front table Lock the table and the miter indicator Remove the rear table yoke lock handle right side of saw below yoke spacer table and fence but leave the front table in and the bevel lock lever place You will need a framing square a 3 16 in hex Wi Piace the framing square on the table and position key and a pencil one edge of the square firmly against the back edge of the table Position the other leg of the A WARNING Be sure the saw is unplugged square against the blade until it rests beside but not before performing these adjustments Accidental touching a tooth With a pencil mark beside this start up could result in serious personal injury tooth B Slowly move the yoke assembly forward and backward along the arm and against the square without rotating the blade If the mark moves into or W First check the framing square by fitting one side against the back edge of the table Lightly draw a line on the table along the edge of the square in the middle of the table Flip the square over If the Sway Tom We Square AOUT IE enm win an edge still matches the line with no gaps or over snowing steps laps the square is true M At the back of the column loosen the three set screws with a 3 16 in hex key and position the arm as needed
62. duce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding piug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Repair or replace a damaged or wom cord immedi ately This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 1 It also has a grounding pin like the one shown GROUNDING PIN COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX Fig 1 ELECTRICAL CHANGING VOLTAGE See Figures 2 4 Your radial saw has been set up at the factory to operate efficiently on a 120V AC single voltage circuit However if heavy duty operation is required the circuits are overloaded or the circuit is l
63. e All fasteners are shown actual size 12 Table Support 15 Leg Stand EM 1 A Table Support Rails s 2 A LEG iicet eot cire aei ee cU ede 4 B Square head bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 in 4 B Long bottom brace eseesseeeeees 2 C Flat washer 5 16 in sees 4 C Long top brace essereesereresssesrsisessreresnresesnses 2 D Lock washer 5 16 in 4 D Short bottom brace eeeeseeeeeeees 2 E Hex nut 5 16 18 sess 4 E Short top brace oo sc cscesssccetsessteseesseeesrs 2 G Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 in sess 40 H Star washer eese nacta 40 1 Hex nut 1 4 20 ssssseeecerteeteen 40 J Hex nut 3 8 16 esses 8 lm 09 13 Table Clamp ua awa Poza Bana 2 A Thumb screw 2 eres 2 B Square nut ccccsossocetecesanssceescsscescanseneacess 2 C Table clamp bracket esses 2 D Cup washer uo ccsssscceseesssescesssceesseeseeessns 2 A B D C 14 Owner s Manual not shown 1 F G Fig 6C CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 14 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment They are not included with this saw ae BANG iy z MEDIUM FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER 2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER PENCIL SMALL HAMMER PLIERS CHA
64. e freely in the kerf M Put the fence in the front position next to the front ka M Position the workpiece against the fence Place the table and tighten the table clamps A a HA pawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the Check that the control cut device is set for the Gonsorepeed tor the type of wood and cut vou dfe fence whichever is higher by at least 1 4 inch planning Refer to the chart on the label and adjust W Grasp the handle with one hand With the other the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly turn the saw on then hold the workpiece down and z against the fence Keep your hand well away from W If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the the blade blade parallel to the arm release the yoke lock us th itch tri the handle and pull handle right side under yoke Position the yoke a ds sieve kie on rd yp K rsh pu correctly with the yoke pivot latch PAC NOLI 1G WOPSPIOSP out only tar enough to complete the cut Keep your hand on the gt handie even after the cut has been made and the guard if the arm is too low and turn the elevating saw turned off until the blade stops rotating handwheel at the front of the table Set the blade to x just clear the kerf or table After completing the cut move the workpiece to the side and turn off the saw with the switch on the E If the arm is angled release the arm lock knob on E s arm Release the switch trigger on the handle and
65. e switch on the arm remove the yellow key and wait for the blade to fully stop before freeing it Make sure the blade is parallel to the fence and the workpiece is not warped or twisted Make sure no pressure is applied to the workpiece on the outfeed side Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is working properly Always set up the workpiece so the wider part of the wood is between the blade and the fence This stabilizes the workpiece better Do not release the workpiece until it has moved past the pawis Keep pushsticks firmly in place Use pushsticks and pushblocks not your hands when the trailing edge of the workpiece is within 3 in of the blade If the blade is set 2 in or more from the fence use a pushstick Use a pushblock and auxiliary fence when the blade is between 2 in and 1 2 in from the fence If the cut is narrower than 1 2 in use a different saw For large panel rip cuts use a featherboard instead of pushblocks or pushsticks See the section on Cutting Aids WARNING Failure to observe any of these precautions can resuit in serious injury CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 50 SETTING UP A RIP CUT See Figure 46 A precise and safe rip cut requires a careful set up Before setting up for in rip or out rip especially for a bevel cut try the workpiece in both placements Check for stability visibility and control Test which will give the best pushstick clearance Instructions are given f
66. eck all loose parts from the box with the list below Use the instructions on tha following pages to assemble All fasteners are shown actual size 5 Saw Base To Leg Stand Assembly C p 1 A Saw Assembly not shown 1 B Leg Stand Assembly not shown 1 C Hex boit 5 16 18 x 5 8 in Hex Head 4 D Washer 5 16 in eese 8 E Lock washer 5 16 in sees 4 F Hex Nut 5 16 18 see 4 10 Leveling Hardware for Front Table A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 in 1 Bi LIU MED 1 C CUD reed soe ere atro aeree ere pe rera ne 1 C D E F D S6tSGTEW Kaban anamaaKinasa 1 6 Hardware for Front Table NET PIER 1 A Front table esee enne 1 B Screw 1 4 20 x 1 in eee 4 C Washer 1 4 in eee 4 D Lock washer 1 4 in eene 4 A B E Hex nut 1 4 20 eese 4 7 6 E R A c D E 11 Scale Indicator A SCTOW MM 4 B Speed Nut eese nennen 2 O C Indicalor aanak asian 2 D Switch Key eese eren netten 2 B c D E 7 Rear Table eene eene nenne 1 8 Spacer Table eese 1 Fig 68 13 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 LOOSE PARTS LIST Check ail loose parts from the box with the list below Use the instructions on the following pages to assembl
67. eg Stand mna nanop ana waanapanamsanaa sawan yananannasunananna namo ta insat ttn ates notet tas sn enata sa sna cesecisanooe QO CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Attaching Elevating Handwheel nS 23 Installing the Yoke Assembly esee EAN NANANA NAAN AAAAA AASA Aasa 24 R moving the Bl da PME 25 Attaching Table Supports 2 0 cesesssccesscessssesssenessesesscstssesseuseesssecssensssesssscceessrecesavausetsasartececessesersvaceatecesses 25 Setting the Arm Lock Knob iei eriat aa eia a a an 26 Setting the Yoke Clamp edid a AW td NB KAN KABAGAL 26 Setting the Bevel Lock Lever naa aan laga iaaa wz Aid de 27 Tightening the Arm and Column ulanan 28 Adjusting the Column Tube ss sorsosersroessroosasansranasnnnaronereosisosroesriavarsnsrouronurouruonnrvovovovsrroeenrverneniesnsraratso 28 29 Adjusting the Carriage Bearings c scssccsssscsnecsseesecessessessseaessesesscssessenessesscsecaecresuerteeccursuueeasssccaaecers 30 Leveling the Table Supports 2 0 ccccsecsesesesscsseceseseessscssseescessssesssesssesecseesceseeeeussceausecaausessueeucessausrsosessasenses 31 Installing the Front Table le csscssssecssesesssscsssesscnssssecsnecsecauseausscussesssuscncdsssussssuesesuneseseaseassecessseceseneceres 32 Leveling the Front Taa zisrannas naa A i S a s aN 33 installing Rear Table Spacer Table Fence and Clamps cccsscsssssssssesesrsseersseessteesseea
68. getting close to the blade E E MITER CUT 9 pc BEVEL CUT L eS COMPOUND CROSS CUT SS RIP CUT a BEVEL RIP CUT Fig 35 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 OPERATION SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY See Figures 36 38 The main power switch has been placed on the front of the arm for easy access The yellow switch key prevents accidental starting of the main power switch when saw is not being used To activate the switch insert the switch key and lift switch to ON position To lock the switch once it has been pressed to OFF remove the yellow key Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool CAUSES OF KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds kicking the workpiece back toward you with great force and speed If your hands are near the blade they may be jerked loose and contact the blade Obviously kickback can cause serious injury and it is well worth using precautions to avoid the risks Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as the following Making a cut with incorrect blade depth Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece Twisting the wood while making a cut Failing to support work Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Misusing the saw Not following correct operating procedures Using the wrong blade for the type of cut Cutting with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade A
69. h forward and rotate the yoke to the out rip position The blade should be in front of outside the motor and the column E Lay the framing square on the table with the short edge against the fence and with the long side toward the table front 8 Note the distance where the blade contacts the framing square BB On the left side of the arm on the out rip scale check the rip scale indicator on the rear fence position lower scale The rip scale indicator should mark the same number as the distance measured from the fence to the blade If it does not loosen the screws and shift the scale until the indicator is correct Tighten the screws OUT RIP SCALE ON LEFT SIDE OF ARM RIP SCALE INDICATOR Front Fence Position Rear Fence Position CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING CONTROL CUT DEVICE See Figure 34 Note Before installing the contro cut device the yoke assembly will travel back and forward on the carriage by pulling the handle After installing the control cut device the power cord for the control cut device must be plugged in and switch trigger pressed to move the yoke assembly and carriage on the arm A WARNING Do not install the control cut device until after all of the initial adjustments and alignments are made to prevent accidental starting of the saw that could result in serious personal injury The control cut device offers many benefits As it increases operator control it
70. he arm on the carnage cover See Figure 9C COLUMN Upright housing at the back of the saw consisting of a column support and a column tube The column tube can be raised or lowered with the elevating handwheel at the front of the saw See Figures 9A and 9B CONTROL CUT DEVICE Limits carriage speed to prevent climb using a cable from the carriage to the column Has a separate motor on left side which is activated by the switch trigger in the handle The cable retums the carriage to the column when the motor is not activated Speed is adjusted with a thumbwheel on the handie It runs on a separate 120V AC single voltage circuit See Figure 9C A WARNING When connecting only one ofthe cords squeeze the switch trigger in the handle If the main motor cord alone is connected the switch trigger in the handle will not operate the control cut device The carriage cannot be advanced without power to the control cut device DUAL VOLTAGE if needed your main power source may be rewired by a qualified electrician to provide a 240V AC circuit See the Electrical section DUST GUIDE Directs sawdust created from the cut being made in the direction you set Located at the rear of the upper blade guard See Figure 9D ELEVATING HANDWHEEL The handwheel below the worktable in front that changes the height of the arm and the blade See Figure 9C FENCE Removabie guide for work which extends across width of table See Figure 9C FRON
71. hers go against the blade W Hold the blade arbor with one wrench and rotate the other blade wrench counterclockwise up to tighten the blade nut See Figure 26B Note Blade arbor has left hand threads Test the blade to make sure it turns freely E Use the bevel index knob above the handle and the bevel lock lever below the handle to set and lock the motor at 0 The blade will be vertical Attach the blade guard over the blade so the riving knife and pawis face front See Figure 26A E Tilt the guard approximately 45 down in the front place it over the blade and rotate it to a horizontal locked position Retighten the blade guard clamp screw the long thumbscrew located between the blade guard and the motor EE Check that the guard is firmly seated in the groove on the motor housing 8 Tighten the guard clamp screw m Replace the retaining screw and nut at the bottom of the lower inner blade guard E BLADE GUARD BLADE OUTER BLADE WASHER THUMBSCREW RETAINING SCREW AND NUT RIVING KNIFE BLADE NUT AND PAWLS INNER BLADE e WASHER Lose Fig 26A BLADE Wig TO ROTATION 3 VA TIGHTEN 2 BLADE i WRENCH 2 N ch 3 BLADE a ARBOR X Fi Bag Aga Fig 26B ALIGN RIVING KNIFE TO BLADE See Figures 27A 27C When ripping the riving knife must be centered with the blade to ride in the middle of the kerf and keep it from binding Binding pinches the blade Blade pinching can cause kickb
72. hex key Bi Raise or lower the arm by turning the handwheel ELEVATING SHAFT HANDWHEEL SCREW STAR WASHER Fig 12 3 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE YOKE ASSEMBLY See Figures 13A 13C The yoke rides in the carriage below the arm and supports the motor the blade guard and the blade Install the yoke assembly from the front of the arm E Remove the carriage stop screw and lockwasher from below the front of the arm with a 1 4 in hex key See Figure 13A ARM VIEWED FROM BELOW M CARRIAGE STOP SCR W uem 1 4 In HEX KEY E Remove the arm cap screws and arm cap from the front of the arm with a phillips screwdriver See Figure 13B Fig 13A ARM LOCK KNOB ARM CAP Fig 13B E Remove and discard the two motor setscrews in the bottom of the motor They are for shipping purposes only E Using the elevating handwheel raise the arm 3 inches and remove the packing material W Lock the arm with the arm lock knob located on top of the front of the arm so the arm doesn t swing while you are mounting the yoke assembly W Pick up the yoke assembly and carefully slip it onto the carriage track below the arm Keep it parallel with the arm so bearings slide in smoothly See Figure 13C CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 FOR CLARITY CARRIAGE COVERS AND CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB ARE NOT SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION ARM LOCK KNOB BEARINGS 4 a CARRIAGE YOKE CARRIAGE A
73. is at the extreme rear directly in front of the column The in rip indicator and scale are on the right side of the arm The out rip indicator and scale are on the left side This procedure checks the indicators with the fence at the back of the tables directly in front of the column The blade should be turned to the in rip position to set the rip scale indicator on the right side of the arm Then the blade should be turned to the out rip position to set the rip scale indicator on the left side of the arm You wili need a framing square E if the fence is not at the rear of the tables place it there a M Turn the blade to the in rip position by loosening the yoke lock handle below the arm on the right Then pull the yoke pivot latch forward and rotate the yoke to the in rip position This indexes the yoke 90 so the blade is between the motor and the column Lock the yoke lock handle i With the elevating handwheel lower the arm until the blade just clears the table E Loosen the carriage lock knob and guide the blade back to just touch the fence Tighten the carriage lock knob IN RIP SCALE ON RIGHT SIDE OF ARM RIP SCALE INDICATOR YOKE PIVOT LATCH Fig 33 A M On the right side of the arm check the lower in rip scale indicator which should be set on O inches If it is not loosen the screws and shift the indicator until it reads zero Tighten the screws Loosen the yoke lock handle Pull the yoke pivot latc
74. ke sure you have good balance CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued B GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback can occur when the blade stalls driving the work piece back toward the operator It can cause your hand to contact the blade resulting in serious personal injury Stay out of the blade path and turn switch oft immediately if blade binds or stalls DO NOT USE A PERSON AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A TABLE if additional support is needed Use a support the same height as the table USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long workpieces to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback Use a sturdy outrigger support to prevent tipping if a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw CUT ONLY WOOD PLASTIC OR WOOD LIKE MATERIALS Do not cut metal BEFORE MAKING A CUT be sure all adjustments are secure NEVER cut more than one piece ata time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW S BLADE GUARD Never operate the saw with the blade guard removed Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE HAND Always place the workpiece to be cut on the saw table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop USE THE RIP FENCE Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS inspect for
75. kties rings bracelets or other jewelry They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Nonslip footwear is recommended Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair M ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses E NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is uninten tionally contacted E DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times M SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued M USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord B AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in the tool E REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS Get in the habit of checking before turning on the too that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool M CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before using the tool again check any damaged parts incl
76. lammable liquids in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep the work area well lit B KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact the tool or extension cord while operating KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation Keep floors clean and free of saw dust ll MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accesso ries CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment A WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool E MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing switch keys B USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Use it only the way it was intended B DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing gloves nec
77. le until the blade stops rotating Adjust the height with the elevating handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf Position the workpiece against the fence Place the pawis and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the injury fence whichever is higher by at least 1 4 inch M Put the fence in the front position next to the front amp Grasp the handle with one hand With the other table and tighten the table clamps tum the saw on then hold the workpiece down and WA against the fence Keep your hand well away from lI Check that the control cut device is set for the the blade correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning Refer to the chart on the label and adjust M Squedze the even trigger and pull the blade the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly through the Wolkplees DUL Ory Tet eneugn vo p complete the cut Keep your hand on the handle If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the even after the cut has been made and the saw blade parallel to the arm release the yoke lock tumed off until the blade stops rotating handle and position the yoke correctly with the pora yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm After completing the cut move the workpiece to the AN D co ah side and turn off the saw with the switch on the W if the arm is too low or too high first lift the blade arm Release the switch trigger and let the yoke guard if the arm is too low and turn the elevating move ba
78. lear plastic guard before changing the bevel or lowering the blade to avoid damage to the guard A WARNING Keep one hand on the handle until the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of injury E Put the fence in the front position next to the front table and tighten the table clamps BM Check that the control cut device is set for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning Refer to the chart on the label and adjust the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly M If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the blade parallel to the arm release the yoke lock handle and position the yoke correctly with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm E If the arm is too low or too high first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low and tum the elevating handwheel at the front of the table Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table E To set the angle of the arm release the arm lock knob on top of the arm Use the miter scale above the column to position it to the desired angle and lock the arm lock knob M To set the blade angle first raise the plastic lower guard Release the bevel lock lever and position the blade with the bevel index lever B Retighten the bevel lock lever Note For a 45 or 90 angle the bevel index lever will seat automatically at the preset positive stop positions For any other angle use the bevel lock lever BEVELED AND MITERED CUT ELEVATING HANDW
79. mpound cutting and resawing It can make dado or molding cuts with special attachments This saw is designed to cut wood and wood composi tion products only The three prong plug must be plugged into a match ing outlet that is properly installed and grounded according to all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment can result in electric shock Check with an electrician or service personnel if you are unsure about proper grounding Do not modify the plug if it will not fit the outlet have the correct outlet installed by a qualified electrician Refer to the Electrical page of this manual TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 35 The radial saw makes cross cuts parallel with the arm across the grain and rip cuts square to the arm with the grain Each can be made with the blade vertical or beveled Instructions for making each kind of cut are given later in this section A WARNING All blades and cutting accessories must be rated for at least 5 000 rpm to prevent possible injury CROSS CUTS Cross cuts are made parailel to the arm The blade is pulled along the length of the radial arm with the wood secured There are several types of cross cuts A cross cut shows 0 on the miter scale arm straight and 0 on the bevel scale blade straight A miter cut is made with the radial arm angled and the blade straight A bevel cut is produced with the arm straight and the blade angled A final type of cross
80. n 1 Lock Washer 5 16 Retainer Plate peer no PR RA samme ORO AA AA fiihsesssasipesuensesppesetoaesvequecenonsoasasesuesvevesseseseessv tanes vathehhemsensesuneevvesetosusequsazescaramersoayii eusseveetReeaevssi4 venevoequs MAA sad Ebene ene eios mes sesso o seas Pee ee tere eee eee er er aaa Hee RER A O RO PERO AO MMA TF EPPO EGO RS BAN PANGAN NMA EEN GANA ON ENE NENA KOTONG NOON a MAA ERREUR Bolt 5 16 18 Hex Hd scsrssssccssssssecsssseccosssssecessossssccssssecsesssvoesoees 1 Star Washer bag Screw 10 32 x 5 8 i in Hex Soc Button Hd a REREN E 1 Blade Wrench AA onarena 3 16 in Hex Key ul Nae a ina 1 4 in Hex Key Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 Complete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store 73 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 vL 087022 5LE MYS TVIOYH NUWS13UNJ CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts FIGURE H SL 08C022 51E MVS TVIOVH NUWSLIUY PART NUMBER 610122 006 976449 001 971665 001 977207 001 998196 001 607617 003 977203 001 976336 001 989684 003 967917 001 976785 001 610122 005 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found
81. n measures SYMBOL MEANING A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs A DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warming may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Note IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you contact your nearest Sears repair center Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing If you have questions about terms in the following tules refer to the Glossary of Terms for Woodworking or the Features section READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS R KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the owner s manual carefuily Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool i DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Do not use power tools near gasoline or other f
82. naaananasananaaanasasanasasannasasa 2 Bolt 5 16 18 Hex Hd coniun 2 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 in Hex Hd eren 2 Lock Washer 5 16 Zaca tetuer root wtc 2 ACIEM RR 2 Spring Bracket aa ALAN essbantsoonvesuaeabece 1 Index Spring AA 1 Yoke Pivot Latch esee eene erasa anten than statini tata 1 Carriage Cover RH esses eene nennen 1 Index Pin HOUSING eren einen ennt nnnm tenentes 1 INGE a seen een da Na ANGEL 2 Hex Nut 5 16 18 cang kia nani 4 beca Eee Alo C 1 Yoke Lock Handle Includes Key No 31 ee 1 Switch Abel AAAH AA seosesseeens 1 Warning Label cccecesccesssscersseceesseeesncessesseesseesneesasearsaseeenseeses 1 Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 71 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts SEE FIGURE F SEE FIGURE H FIGURE G 72 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST F
83. nd material of the workpiece and the end result desired Before attempting to use your saw familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements of your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw Shown on following pages CONTROL YOKE CUT HOUSING ARM LOCK KNOB CARRIAGE AND COVER ESL ARM SWITCH AND KEY BLADE AND u COM BLADE GUARD dk ELEVATING HANDWHEEL CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 e Fig 9A FEATURES FEATURES LIST See Figures 9A 9D ADJUSTABLE TABLES A narrow spacer table and wider rear table that can be repositioned or even replaced with different tables See Figure 9C ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS Toothed pawis that snag the work in case of kickback during rip cuts When the blade is parallel to the arm the pawis are in front of the blade Keep the pawis in place to reduce risk of injury See Figure 9D ARM The assembly extending from the column which supports the yoke the motor and the blade See Figure 9A ARM LOCK KNOB Controls arm angle Use to set the arm to the positive stops at 0 45 left and 45 right and to lock the arm in place Located on top of arm at front See Figures 9A and 9B BEVEL INDEX KNOB Controls the blade angle between positive stops at 0 45 and 90 Located behind the handle See Figure 9B BEVEL INDEX SCALE Shows the biade angle for bevel cuts and is located behind the handle See Figure 9B BEVEL LOCK LEVER Sets and locks blade angle It
84. ng knife keeps cut edges from binding during rip cuts See Figure 9D RIVING KNIFE BRACKET Allows adjustment of the riving knife Located midway along the riving knife See Figure 9D RIVING KNIFE KNOB Adjusts the riving knife and locks both the pawis and the riving knife in place Located toward the top and front of the blade guard See Figure 9D DUST GUIDE eS HOLD DOWN 0 if HOLD DOWN KNOB BLADE GUARD LOWER BLADE GUARD SWITCH TRIGGER Used to power the control cut device to allow yoke assembly to be pulled forward Mounted in the handle See Figure 9D SWITCH WITH KEY Powers the biade motor Placed on the front of the arm for easy access To lock the switch once it has been pressed to OFF remove the yellow key Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool See Figures 9A and 9C YOKE Supports the blade and motor Can be pivoted to index the blade between rip and cross cuts Located between the carriage and the motor See Figure 9B YOKE PIVOT LATCH indexes the yoke after it is released to position the blade to face right out rip cut front cross cut or left in rip cut Located on the right carriage cover See Figure 9B YOKE LOCK HANDLE Releases the yoke to allow indexing for rip cut or cross cut Located below the yoke on the right See Figure 9B BLADE GUARD CLAMP SCREW DL o GB AN SWITCH TRIGGER
85. o blade slower 4 Wrong blade is being used 4 Change the blade 5 Column tube is too loose in the 5 See Adjusting the Column column support Tube in Assembly section 6 Arm is misaligned or loose 6 See Seiting the Arm Lock Wheel in the Assembly section 7 Yoke is loose on carriage 7 See Setting the Yoke Clamp procedure in Assembly section 8 Sawdust has accumulated 8 Remove and clean tables between tables CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 56 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION a Handwheel is hard to turn or 1 Sawdust has collected on the 1 Remove handwheel clean and column binds elevating shaft lubricate the shaft 2 Column is out of alignment 2 See Adjusting the Column Tube in Assembly section P oso Saw burns or scores edges of 1 Column tube is too loose in the 1 See Adjusting the Column wood in cut column support Tube in Assembly section 2 Blade or teeth are bent or dull 2 Sharpen or replace the blade See the removal procedure in Assembly section 3 Blade is out of alignment 3 Use blade alignment proce dures in Adjustment section 4 Wrong blade is being used 4 Change blade See the removal procedure in Assembly section 5 Board is warped 5 Replace the board 6 Arm is loose or misaligned 6 See Setting the Arm Lock Wheel in the Assembly section 7 Yoke is loose on carriage 7 See Setting the Yoke Clamp procedure in Assembly section 8 Arm is out of alignment 8 See Aligning Arm for
86. off before putting your hands near the blade Wait for the blade to stop then free the guard LOCK THE SAW BEFORE MOVING IT Secure the radial arm with the arm lock knob Secure the carriage with the carriage lock knob POSITION THE WORKPIECE WITH THE FIN ISHED SIDE DOWN If the anti kickback pawls catch the wood to stop kickback they could mar the top surface or cause splintering POSITION THE WORKPIECE SO NO ONE MUST STAND IN LINE WITH THE BLADE If kickback or climb occurs a helper operator or observer in the sawblade path could be seriously injured POSITION THE CUT SO THE WASTE PART FALLS OFF Never use a length stop on the free end of the workpiece Never apply force to the free end or hold it while the sawblade is rotating A WARNING In a rip cut holding the cut off edge behind the blade can cause the cut edges to pinch risking kickback It could cause the blade to climb over the front edge of the wood and contact your hand BEFORE STARTING EACH CUT check that no play exists in the carriage Be sure the arm yoke and bevel locks and clamps are tight Verify the blade all handles blade washers and blade nuts are secure BEFORE MAKING A CUT test the upper and lower blade guards for free movement up and down Position the nose of the guard to just clear the workpiece AVOID KICKBACK AND POSSIBLE INJURY by preventing heeling grabbing and pinching BEFORE CUTTING position and tighten the blade guard and
87. on the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 607406 001 Hex Nut 5 1 6 18 crina ai a aaa 4 2 703473 042 LOCK Washan 25 oo teed GRIM A tO ai ANA 4 3 624088 002 BAET aE 2c scies teet o rae ANAN NAA DEEP BIAG 8 4 976698 001 Table Support einer Rechnern a Eora 2 5 931275 028 LEUTE TIT EDI DEDE EP 4 6 703473 042 Lock Washer iacere rzezi NAANTALA 4 7 607406 001 Hex Nut B 16 18 NN GANA NAGA 4 8 976339 001 Clamp Bracket arana e ABALA 2 9 976340 001 Glamip SCT W aiw nadana a22 10 624282 002 Square Nut stacza siad 11 977249 001 Cup Washer Table Clamp eese 2 12 615570 008 Bolt 5 16 18 x 5 8 in Hex Hd eese 4 13 976834 001 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 in Sq Hd eee d 14 976335 001 Front Nable sasz nee tinta LANA Si eee ese een O teet 15 976334 001 ie RETE ID LR 1 16 976333 001 Spacer T bl ours erede erret vetere ihh ana 17 976332 001 Rear Table aa NAG BAGAN NA NLA KAHA DENG 1 18 931744 059 Washer Za la GIAN BAN Ped ADI NA ANNA 5 19 607737 004 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 in Pan Hd een 20 989594 003 Setscrew 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 in oes eeeeeeeeeteeeeeceseesecsaneeeeeceeees 1 21 607737 003 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 in Pan Hd eese d 22 976791 001 186 NUR PEE An ALAB 1 23
88. or an in rip cut At certain points the instructions will vary for a bevel rip cut or an out rip process and will be enclosed in parenthe ses example Figure 47 shows an out rip setup E Insert a solid fence with no kerfs Use an auxiliary fence if the blade will be set only 1 2 in to 2 in from the fence Tighten the table clamps E if the arm is too low or too high first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table E Change the blade angle if needed Raise the plastic lower guard to keep it from jamming release the bevel lock lever and set the bevel indicator to zero For a bevel rip cut set the bevel indicator to the desired angle Test the clearance on the guard Retighten the bevel lock lever Sa ELEVATING HANDWHEEL Fig 46 OPERATION Put the blade in the in rip position between the motor and the column Release the yoke lock handle and pivot the yoke to the left with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm Use the out rip position only for rips 12 in or more in width pivot the yoke to the right so the motor is between the blade and column Loosen the carriage lock knob Place the blade the right distance from the fence for the cut and lock the knob Cut a kerf Turn the saw on with the switch on the arm Lower the blade about 1 16 in into the table to cut a shallow groove Turn
89. ord so that it will not be caught on lumber tools or other objects during cutting operations ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw is powered by a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 voits 60 Hz AC only normal household current It should be connected to a 240 volt power supply only f it has been reset according to the instructions in this manual The motor has been set at the factory for 120 voits if it is reconnected to operate at 240 volts the main power cord plug and any receptacle must be replaced with devices rated for 240 volts This tool will not operate on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply SPEED AND WIRING The no load speed of your saw is approximately 3 600 rpm This speed is not constant For voltage the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor s horse power rating A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to re
90. ow voltage have a qualified electrician change the voltage on the main power system to a 240V AC voltage circuit A WARNING The control cut device is set up for a 120V AC single voltage circuit Do not modify the control cut cord Identify the control cut cord and tie it back out of the way Correctly identify the control cut cord unplug it and set it aside M Unplug the main power cord B Remove the blade following the procedure in the Assembly section E Remove the pan head screw above the blade arbor on the motor cover Lift motor cover to expose switch See Figure 2 m Use a small screwdriver to slide the dual voltage switch to the 240V position See Figures 3 and 4 B Reinstall motor cover M Replace the 120V plug on the main cord with a UL listed 240V 15 amp 3 prong plug E Follow the instructions provided with the UL listed plug fi Plug the cord into a 240V 15 amp 3 blade recep tacle Make sure the receptacle is connected to a 240V AC power supply through a 240V branch circuit that has a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker Note No adapter is available for this type of plug or receptacle PAN HEAD SCREW MOTOR COVER BLADE ARBOR LIFT MOTOR COVER TO EXPOSE SWITCH SLIDE AS SHOWN FOR SINGLE VOLTAGE CIRCUITS SWITCH SHOWN IN 110 120 VOLT POSITION Fig 3 LIFT MOTOR COVER TO EXPOSE SWITCH SLIDE AS SHOWN FOR DUALVOLTAGE CIRCUITS SWITCH SHOWN IN 220 240 VOLT POSITION Fig 4 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SA
91. procedure checks both the elevating action and the rotating action If a check does not show loose ness do not perform the adjustment M If the arm is not at 0 straight forward release the arm lock knob set the arm and re lock the arm lock knob Elevation check To check the elevation movement place your hand under the front of the radial arm Press upward on the radial arm There should be no play between the column tube and the column support The whole assembly should move as one See Figure 20A COLUMN ARM TUBE LL us COLUMN SUPPORT Fig 20A m Rotation check To check the rotation hold the front Elevation Adjustment of the arm with one hand and grasp the top of the column support with the other Press the arm to the z RE EEG S side If there is play between the column support S and the column tube it needs to be adjusted See p Figure 20B COLUMN TUBE EJ COLUMN COLUMN TUBE SUPPORT Hs T a 1 n BLACK SCREWS lt m screws KA l U L NG Ga o z O COLUMN SUPPORT Fig 20B 9 Fig 20C E Elevation Adjustment If the elevation check did not show any play between the column tube and the a Rotation Adjustment Using a 3 16 in hex key support go to the rotation adjustment Otherwise slightly tighten the two cap screws at the back of raise and lower the arm with the elevating hand the column support left side until no play shows wheel Tighten the black screws on the
92. renches provided Put the other blade wrench on the blade nut and turn it clockwise down since the blade arbor has left hand threads Remove the blade nut outer blade washer saw blade and inner blade washer Set these Items aside until all the tables have been installed and the front table is level THUMBSCREW RETAINING SCREW AND NUT BLADE ROTATION BLADE WRENCH 2 BLADE ARBOR Fig 14 4 ATTACHING TABLE SUPPORTS See Figure 15 The table supports are a base for the three wooden table sections and fence Locate the two table supports and the following hardware 4 square head bolts 5 16 18 x 3 4 in 4 lockwashers 5 16 in 4 hex nuts 5 16 18 4 flat washers 5 16 in Attach the supports to the side of the saw base There are holes in both sides of each support The long side of each support with the slotted holes fits against the saw base Use two square head bolts per support inserted from within the saw base outward Place a flat washer a lock washer and a hex nut on the end of each screw Position table supports so that bolts are approxi mately centered in slotted holes Finger tighten or snug with a 1 2 in wrench only at this time Final adjustments will be made later in Leveling The Table Supports section TABLE SUPPORT SQUARE HEAD BOLT LOCKWASHER REG TABLE MOUNT TABLE SUPPORTS USING THESE HOLE LOCATIONS Fig 15 25 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 22038
93. right side of between the radial arm and the column The cap the column support by 1 16th to 1 8th of a tum screws are indicated by arrows See Figure 20D Tighten the two silver screws on the left side E Recheck the rotation by holding the front of the slightly more You will need two 1 2 in wrenches or arm grasping the top of the column support with sockets Turn the elevating handwheel again If the the other and pressing the arm to the side column tube binds loosen the silver and black screws and tum the handwheel again See Figure Rotation Adjustment 20C When the elevation is smooth check for looseness again by pressing upward on the front of the arm Repeat the previous step until elevation is smooth with no play between the column tube and the column support Fig 20D 29 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING THE CARRIAGE BEARINGS See Figures 21A and 21B Loose carriage bearings permit the blade to wander slightly while cutting which will result in a poor cut and more wear and tear on the saw Use the following steps to check for tightness and to then adjust the bearings if needed E On the left side of the arm remove the carriage lock knob the carriage cover screws and the carriage cover With one hand grip the front bearing hard to keep it Still and pull the carriage forward with the other hand The bearing should turn If it stays still as the carriage is moved it needs to be adjusted
94. rsacasseesnsecsenges 33 34 Installing Blade and Blade Guard csecseesssesssessscsssesseessessasersssssauesssenseseseesssesseseeseneaucacusasesconessees 34 Aligning Riving Knife to Blade ecscessesssscsserssscessessssssssessssssesssesessessssssnsesesescsesscsesessesesivseatresasssnesereees 35 Installing Rip Scale Indicators ii sisisi na terrse reei iaa aa E A N tiin 36 Adjustment a INET KN ARIANA ANAN daan 642 Aligning the Arm for Cross Cuts ccccccecsesesscessessessessensesssassnsssensssesscssenessessessecesusscentseessseeasseeessrssceseneveee BT Aligning the Blade to Table at 0 Bevel e ue osa saa ow aaa ona zaawan teens thia tita dass 38 Squaring Blade to Panel 3 eiii AL a t eret eai BANNA Dha LAN lana 39 Paralleling Blade to Table 0 0 eeeeessesscsesesesssesssesseenscasecessnessecansoesssuescatuseeassvecsuersessucaecssusasseseeseeesanoea 40 Aligning the Rip Scale Indicators sesesssese eese eee eee NANA 41 Installing Control Cut Device laan ANA AGA amn 42 W EE 43 53 Basic Operation of the Radial Arm Saw ooo ccsscessessscensesssccsscssssecsesesssneausoeensancausaseateneanseesaeeasseseneceeaneas 43 Li dence 43 Switch and Switcli Kaya ma TB aere IYA eid WO A O DO Stada EEE 44 Causes of KOBE acie vede diu Gut tun detta Muta aiu ea Er E ME 44 Avolding KICKDACK fl N 44 Cutting ANAS mec EE 45 Making A Gross Cut Mer c
95. sasanagasaasnasason0so 1 19 976329 001 Arm Knob Lever Left Hand eese nennen 1 20 976827 001 Arm Lock Lever Assembly essen eee eene ente tnnn nhau 1 21 976330 001 Arm Knob Lever Right Hand s eeeeeeeseeeeeee 1 22 931055 006 LIA 1 23 606066 011 Screw 10 32 x 2 1 4 in Pan Hd eese tne 1 24 641180 006 Push Nit 1 4 In iioii reos ceras eain ra naa saabuda ida raa eo Pn ea cenae Rods 1 25 931744 059 CI me 1 26 976319 001 B MR PR EET EET EI IEEE 1 27 976320 001 a e in 1 976322 001 4aseesosacacisoneseancisancetesaacsaocaecaueaacesoanedoneesomeesemeeousses esse nor Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally Available From Div 98 Source 980 00 69 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts SEE FIGURE G CRRFTSMRN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 70 MYA AA wh z o CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW MODEL NO 315 220380 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base Always mention the model num ber in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repair parts
96. switch is damaged 2 Have the cord or switch re placed at your nearest Sears Service Center 3 Circuit fuse is blown 3 Replace circuit fuse 4 Circuit breaker is tripped 4 Reset circuit breaker 5 Switch is burned out 5 Have the switch replaced and request a voltage check from the power company 6 Connections are loose burned 6 Have the wiring checked and out or damaged repaired Request voltage check K from power company p jagga Motor does not reach full speedor 1 Voltage from source is low 1 Request a voltage check from power the power company 2 Circuit is overloaded with other 2 Test without any other motors appliances or motors and on different circuit 3 Motor windings are burned out 3 Have the windings replaced and request a voltage check from the power company 4 Fuses or circuit breakers are 4 Have an electrician replace with wrong size a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker 5 Extension cord is too long 5 Use a shorter cord 6 Starter switch is defective 6 Have the switch replaced a O BT Motor stalls blows fuses or trips 1 Starter switch is defective 1 Have the switch replaced circuit breakers i 2 Voltage from source is low 2 Request a voltage check from the power company 3 Fuses or circuit breakers are 3 Have an electrician replace with wrong size or defective a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker a cc Motor overheats 1 Motor is overloaded 1 Request a voltage check
97. t for the correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are planning Refer to the chart on the label and adjust the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the blade parallel to the arm release the yoke lock handle and position the yoke correctly with the yoke pivot latch on the right side of the arm If the arm is too low or too high first lift the blade guard if the arm is too low and turn the elevating handwheel at the front of the table Set the blade to just clear the kerf or table If the arm is angled release the arm lock knob on top of the arm position it straight ahead and lock the arm lock knob If the blade is in front of the fence loosen the carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm Release the switch trigger on the handle and let the carriage return to the back To set the blade angle first raise the plastic lower guard Release the bevel lock lever and position the blade with the bevel index lever Retighten the bevel lock lever Note For a 45 or 90 angle the bevel index lever will seat automatically at the preset positive stop positions For any other angle use the bevel lock lever W If there is no kerf cut one approximately 1 16 in deep Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with the switch on the arm Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull the blade forward across the table to make the kerf CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380
98. ter and more safely at the rate for which it was designed M BEFORE MOUNTING DISCONNECTING OR REMOUNTING THE MOTOR unplug the saw and remove the switch key A WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or damage product Mi NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes M MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using this tool M DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears repair center 8 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures M GROUND ALL TOOLS See Electrica page WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine particles Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation M DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION B STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush M AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS ma
99. the handle until the blade stops rotating MITER SCALE YOKE ARM KEG E LOCK KNOB FA PIVOT LATCH WICH p s n YOKE LOCK WoS HANDLE JON HANDLE BEVEL LOCK i an LEVER ND wi TABLE CLAMPS o Fig 45 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 OPERATION RIP CUT HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS Two hazards are specifically associated with rip cutting outfeed zone and wrong way feed In the outfeed zone behind the blade the blade teeth point down The slightest contact while the blade is still spinning can snag clothing jewelry the work piece or even skin causing serious personal injury Wrong way feed occurs when the workpiece contacts the blade from the outfeed side It is very hazardous and will jerk the workpiece violently You could be cut if you are holding the workpiece A B The first precaution is of course simply to stay completely away from the outfeed zone Keep hands away from the outfeed zone Point the anti kickback pawis away from the blade teeth to snag a workpiece if the blade grabs They should be positioned to rest lightly onthe workpiece The flat side of the pawis should be level and horizontal Set the riving knife to just clear the table Set the hold down in front of the blade to just clear the workpiece Start and finish your cut from the infeed side Push the workpiece past the pawls with push blocks and pushsticks to finish the cut If the blade jams turn the saw off with th
100. thinner pieces GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Cont Resin Throw Back A sticky sap based substance Saw throwing back a workpiece similar to kickback Rip Cut ME Through Sawing In a radial saw a cut made with the blade parallel to Any cutting operation where the blade extends the fence and perpendicular to the arm Can be completely through the workpiece across or with the grain The teeth point up at the Trailing End point of contact with the wood The workpiece end last cut by the blade in a rip cut Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being done The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Worktable The surface on which the workpiece rests while performing a cutting operation UNPACKING A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that Carefully remove ali parts from the carton and Sawblade Path The area directly in line with the blade over under behind or in front of it Also the workpiece area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is off set from the face of the blade could cause possible serious personal injury place the saw on a level work surface Separate assemble all parts to your saw before connecting and check against the list of loose parts it to power supply The saw should never be Do not discard the packing materials until you have connected to the power supply when
101. til you are skilled with the basic im MAKO sura Iha wood code ne fourth the blade ts before you turn on the saw with the switch on the RR arm Let the blade build up to full speed before it CUTTING LONG WORKPIECES contacts the wood See Figure 48 lI When the work is completed press the switch off W Place a support the same height as the saw table and remove the key nearby for the cut work SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 52 OPERATION NON THROUGH CUTS NON THROUGH CUT See Figure 49 A WARNING Unplug the saw while removing or replacing the blade guard Turn on the saw with the switch on the arm to confirm the blade is not receiving power E Remove the blade and blade guard see Assembly section M Place a support the same height as the saw table nearby for the cut work Lower the biade with the elevating handwheel M Make sure the wood is not touching the blade Insert the key and turn on the saw Let the blade build up to full speed before contacting the work piece A WARNING Always use pushblocks when making non through rip cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury Never feed wood with your hands MI When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key 53 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage
102. to align with the framing square E Lock the arm lock knob and retighten the three setscrews Recheck the cross cut travel with the biade against the framing square STRAIGHT E Set the miter indicator on top of the column to 0 EDGE M Replace the fence spacer table rear table and DRAW A STRAIGHT table clamps LINE ALONG THIS EDGE FRAMING SQUARE REAR COVER REMOVED FOR CLARITY THERE SHOULD BE NO GAP HERE WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER TO DOTTED POSITION Fig 29 A MITER INDICATOR ARM lt gt LOCK KNOB 6 SETSCREWS Fig 29 C ELEVATIN wes HANDWHEEL Fig 298 37 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNING BLADE TO TABLE AT 0 BEVEL See Figures 30A 30D This procedure squares the blade to the table at 0 bevel vertical so the blade angle will be accurate If the blade is not at 0 bevel follow the steps below to rotate slightly You will need a framing square and a 1 4 in hex key M Position the blade in front of the fence Lower the blade with the elevating handwheel until it just clears the front table M Lock the following controls bevel lock lever below the handle carriage lock knob on the left side arm lock knob on top of the arm and yoke lock handle below the yoke on the right W Stand a framing square on the table with the short leg pointing up against the saw blade and the long leg parallel to the fence Place the square flat against the blade be
103. to the fence push the workpiece under the hold down and into the blade 51 M Keep your other hand on the table and steady the workpiece against the fence Keep that hand at least 8 in from the blade if the blade cover does not automatically rise as the workpiece moves from the infeed to the out feed side stop the cut Turn off the saw and adjust the blade cover so it rests on the workpiece When the end of the workpiece is still several inches from the blade pick up the cutting aid you selected earlier Push the wood with the pushstick er pushblock rather than your hand A WARNING Use a pushstick as the end of the workpiece nears the blade to reduce the risk of injury m Push the wood completely through the blade to the outfeed past the pawls IB When the work is completed press the switch off and remove the key RIP CUT PAWLS NE SS gt INFEED FOR 3 4 OUT RIP CUTTING CRRFTSMRN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 OPERATION MAKING OTHER CUTS A WARNING Make sure the blade guard is See Figur s 48 and 49 lowered and is working properly to prevent Variations from the basic cuts include cutting long possible injury workpieces and non through cuts TR When making one of the following cuts follow the A WARNING Never put your hands within 3 in of instructions that apply for the basic cut depending on PORZE When it IE on the position shape and size of the wood Do not attempt these cuts un
104. tween two teeth W If both the top and bottom of the saw blade are flat against the square no adjustment is needed M If the saw blade gaps at the top or bottom remove the bevel index cap by removing the two phillips head screws below the handie You will see four socket head screws Bi Loosen the socket head screws with a 1 4 in hex key Rotate the motor slightly while holding the square against the saw blade and table top m Slightly tighten each of the four screws and recheck the blade and framing square ARM LOCK KNOB GP BEVEL E FRAMING INDEX CAP SQUARE FRONT TABLE ELEVATING HANDWHEEL Fig 30A CRRFTSMRN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 38 M If there are no gaps fully tighten each screw If there is still a gap repeat the previous two steps Mm Check the bevel indicator on the yoke assembly near the handle It should read 0 If it does not reset it by loosening the screws and rotating the bevel index cap Retighten the two screws E Loosen the carriage lock knob BLADE SQUARE TO TABLE NO ADJUSTMENT NEEDED FRAMING SQUARE FRAMING SQUARE GAP ADJUSTMENT NEEDED Fig 30 C BEVEL LOCK LEVER HEAD SCREWS Fig 30 D ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING BLADE TO FENCE See Figures 31A 31C This procedure squares the miter angle of the blade to the fence to reduce the risk of binding and kickback If the blade is not square to the fence the yoke assem bly must be rotated slightly Ha
105. uding guards for proper operation and performance Check alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts saw stability mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A damaged part must be properly repaired or re placed by a qualified service technician at a Sears repair center to avoid risk of personal injury B USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Use the right blade style for the material and the type of cut Use only blades marked for at least 5 000 rpm and 10 in or smaller with a 5 8 in arbor hole M KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order This includes the blade guard the riving knife and the anti kickback pawls E CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED When ripping feed work into a blade or cutter against the direc tion of rotation of the blade or cutter B NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop M USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Using improper accessories may risk injury Consult the Accessories section for recommended accesso ries USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS All repairs whether electrical or mechanical should be made by a qualified service technician at a Sears repair center B DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected from the power supply E DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job bet
106. ular to the carriage arm Can be placed at different distances from the rear table edge in combination with the other table pieces and is secured with table clamps Freehand Dangerous practice of making a cut without using a fence Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Heel Alignment of the blade to the fence ae CRRETSMRN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 Infeed The side of the blade where the blade teeth point up opposite the anti kickback pawis In Rip A type of rip cut in which the blade is between the column and the motor Kerf The space left by the removal of material in a cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non through cut Kickback A hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls throwing workpiece back toward operator Leading End The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first Miter Cut A vertical cut made at any angle other than 0 across the workpiece Molding A shaping cut that gives a varied shape to the workpiece and requires a special blade Out Rip A type of rip cut in which the motor is between the blade and the column The blade is outside the motor Pushstick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw blade during cutting operations It helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade Rabbet A type of cut that gives a notch in the edge of a workpiece Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make
107. uld be checked regularly depending on usage Your saw will provide accurate cuts with fine tolerances as long as you protect the accuracy with frequent alignment checks The radial arm saw can perform a wide range of high quality cuts The final step will be connecting the control cut device The control cut device offers many benefits As it increases operator control it eliminates the risk in a cross cut of the saw climbing out and over the workpiece at the operator Feed control of the blade as it cuts through the workpiece increases as does the accuracy of the cut The following adjustments need to be completed before the control cut device is connected ADJUSTMENTS Your radial arm saw is designed to perform a variety of complex cuts with fine tolerances A weekly alignment check ensures that your saw can perform with precision It takes about ten minutes and the results is better performance and a longer life for your saw Perform the checks in the order given If you miss an adjustment go back to the missed adjustment and repeat all steps from that point forward CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 A CAUTION Failure to check alignments and perform the adjustments in the initial set up or on a frequent basis can resuit in poor performance or machine damage ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNING THE ARM FOR CROSS CUTS E Release the arm lock knob Position the arm See Figures 29A 29C straight forward 0 and leave it unlocke
108. ve a framing square a 1 2 in wrench and a phillips screwdriver at hand The blade should be lowered to just clear the table Release the carriage lock knob A WARNING The blade must be angled at 90 to the fence when the handle is at the front of the saw If not kickback could result during a cross cut Kickback can cause serious injury by throw ing the workpiece toward the operator In addi tion a faulty miter angle on the blade can splinter or burn the cut edges of the workpiece during cross cuts or rip cuts Wi Use the arm lock knob to index and lock the arm in 0 miter position straight forward IB Pull the yoke assembly forward to the front of the arm Lock the carriage lock knob i Place the short end of the framing square against the fence Rotate the square to 45 to the table Place the long edge across the flat surface of the blade below the center of the blade Do not place the edge against a tooth M Check whether the blade is flat against the edge for the entire length or whether a gap is visible M If the blade needs adjustment remove the right side carriage cover with a phillips screwdriver ARM LOCK KNOB CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB FRAMING SQUARE Fig 31A M Release the yoke lock handle below the yoke on the right With a 1 2 in wrench slightly loosen the two hex bolts holding the yoke pivot latch M Rotate yoke assembly until the gap is eliminated M Lock the yoke lock handle Retighten
109. you are carefully inspected the saw identified all parts and assembling parts making adjustments installing satisfactorily operated your new saw or removing blades or when not in use Note If any parts are damaged or missing do not Parr attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the A WARNING If any parts are missing do not switch on until the damaged or missing parts operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores E Steel and carbide tipped circular saw blades m Adjustable taper jig M Hold down clamps B Sawdust collector shroud B Saw baskets are obtained and are installed correctly A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous 11 CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 LOOSE PARTS LIST Check all loose parts from the box with the list below Use the instructions on the following pages to assemble All fasteners are shown actual size 1 Saw Assembly 2 Elevating Handwheel E A Handwheel csessscssssssssccsssseesesssssecessssnsecnensss 1 a B Screw 10 24 x 5 8 in Soc Hd 1 C Star Washer eese tates 1 4 HexKey A 3 16 in Hex Key 1 B 1 4 in Hex Key eere eret tnnnenntnen 1 Fig 6A CRAFTSMAN RADIAL SAW 315 220380 12 LOOSE PARTS LIST Ch

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