Craftsman 315108240 Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

315.108240

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

"[$ N'

Safe Operation

and All Instruc-

tions Carefully

Thank You for Buying A

Craftsman Circular Saw

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

7-1/4 INCH CIRCULAR SAW

DOUBLE INSULATED

Warranty

Introduction

Operation

Maintenance

Repair Parts

Designed excrusively for anc_sold only by

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW if thisCraftsman Circular Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase RETURN

IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER I DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair it. tree of charge

If this circular saw is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date ot 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. 731CR-W SEARS TOWER "

CHICAGO, IL 60684

INTRODUCTION

DOUBLE INSULATION is a concept in salely, in electric power tools, which eliminates the need ler the usual three

wire grounded power cord and grounded supply system Wherever there is electric current in the tool there are two

complete sets of insulation to protect the user All exposed metal parts are isolated from inlemat metal motor compo-

nents with protecting insulation

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owneKs manual

carefully Learn its applications and limilalions as well as lhe specific potential hazards related to this tool

2 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-

VENTING BODY CONTACTWITH GROUNDED SUR- FACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrig-

erator enclosures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING OR-

DER. Never wedge or lie lower blade guard open Check operation of lower blade guard before each use Do nol use if lower blade guard does not close briskty over saw blade WARNING: IF SAW tS DROPPED, LOWER BLADE GUARD MAY BE BENT, RESTRICT- ING FULL RETURN. If lower blade guard becomes

bent or damaged, replace it before reuse

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.. Don'l use power tools indamp or wet locationsor expose to rain

Keep work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Allvisitors

shouldwear safely glasses and be kept a sale distance

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IMPORTANT - Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be pedormed only by a qualified service technician.

For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears store for repair. Always use original lactory replace- ment pads when servicing.

from work area. Do not let visitors contact lool or extension cord

STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up place -out of

the reach of children.

8 DON'T FORCETOOL Itwitldothe jobbetterandsaler

at the rate for which itwas designed.

9 USE RIGHT TOOL, Don1 force small lool or atlach-

ment to do thejobof a heavy duty tool Don't use tool for purpose not intended- tot example - Don't use a circular saw for culling tree limbs or fogs.

10 DRESS PROPERLY, Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry They can be caughl in moving parts Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommendedwhen

working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain Iong hair

11 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES° Everyday

eyeglasses haveonly impact-resistant lenses;theyare NOT safety glasses

12 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS, Wear a lace or dust mask

if the cutting operation is dusty

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

13 PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protec- 29

lion during extended periods of operation

14 DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry toot by cord or

yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat, off, and sharp edges

15 SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work

Both hands are needed to operate tool

16 DON'T OVERREACH, Keep proper looting and bal-

ance at all times Do not use on a ladder or unstable 30,

. . support Secure toolswhen working at elevated posi-

tions

17 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for better and safer pedorrnance Follow in- structions lor lubricating and changing accessories

18 DISCONNECTTOOLS, When not in use, before serv-

icing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,

cutters, etc,, all tools should be disconnecled,

19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit ol checking lo see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from idol before turning it on

20 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING., Don't carry

plugged-in tool with finger on swilch Be sure switch is ott when plugging in

21 OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is

used ouldoors, use only extension cords intended lot use outdoors and so marked

KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA° Keep

hands away from blades Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove

cut material when blade is moving, WARNING: BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF.

24 NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes

25 INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if

damaged, have repaired byauthorized service facillty Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it wet! 38 away from the rotating blade

26 INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and 39

replace it damaged.

27 KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM 40

OIL AND GREASE, Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fJuids,gasoline, petroleum- 41 based products, or any strong sofvents to clean your

too!

28. 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

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before furtheruse ol the too!, a guard or other part that is damaged should be

carefully checked to determine that it will operate prop- erty and pedorm its intended funclion Check for align-

ment of moving parts, binding ot moving pads, break- age of pads, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is

damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by

an authorized service center

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DdES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by

authorized service center

31 USE RIP FENCE. Alwaysuse atenceorstraight edge

guide when ripping

32 SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of

blade pinching and kickback, always support Iarge panels as shown in figure 6, page 6 When cutting op-

eration requires the resting of the saw on the work- piece, the saw should be rested on the larger podion

and the smaller piece cut oft

33 LOWER BLADE GUARD. WARNING: IF LOWER

BLADE GUARD MUST BE RAISED TO MAKE A

CUT, ALWAYS RAISE IT WITH THE RETRACTING

HANDLE TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY. See Figure

18, Page 11

34 GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, Kickback occurs

when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator Release switch immediately il blade binds orsaw stafis Don't remove sawfrom work during a cut while the blade is moving See Pages 6 and 7

35 BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE DEPTH

AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE TIGHT.

36 USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES° Do not use blades

with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 7-1/4"

AVOID CUTTING NAILS_ Inspect Ior and remove all nails from lumber before cutting

NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during

use

NEVER start a tool when its rotating component is in

contact with the workpiece NEVER lay a loci down before its moving pads have

come to a compfete stop, DO NOTOPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE U NDER THE

INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDI- CATION.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS° Reler to them fre- quently and use themto inslructthirdpady users Ifyou

loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also

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FEATURES

Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cut adjustment mechanisms; positive 0° bevel stop; directed air

flow for keeping line of cut clear; blade wrench storage; and lock-off switch See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself

with al! operating features and safety requlrements.

SWITCH Your saw is equippedwith a"lock-of!!! switch, which reduces

the possibility of accidental starling. You must depress the button on top ofthe handle inorderte be able to pulltheswilch

trigger The lock resets.each time tl_e trigger isreleased

-- UPPER BLADE

APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purpose Ilsted below)

1 Cutting afl types ot wood products (lumber, plywood,

paneling)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your circular saw has a precision built electric motor It

should be connected to a power supply that is 110-120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current)° Donot

operate this toolon direct current (DC) A voltage drop of

more than 10 percent wilt cause a loss of power and

overheating 11your saw does not operate when plugged into

an outlet, double-check the power supply rating

LOCKoOFF BUTTON

SWITCH TRIGGER

DEPTH OF CUT

ADJUSTMENT

(Wing Nut)

BLADE WRENCH

LOWER BLADE

GUARD HANDLE

BASE

ASSEMBLY

BLADE WRENCH

STORAGE AREA

LOWER

BLADE GUARD ADJUSTMENT

BLADE (Wing Nut)

BEVEL CUT

Fig 1

The operation of any Circular Saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before commencing power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shIetd when needed° We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over spectacles or standard safety glasses with side shields, avaitable at Sears Catalog Order or Retail Stores.

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OPERATION

TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE

See Figures 2 and 3,

1, Unplug your saw.

2 Placeyoursawonapieceofscrapwoodasshowninligure3andremovebladescrew NOTE: With blade teeth embedded

in the wood, turn blade screw counterclockwise to remove,

3. Remove spring washer and outer blade washer ("D"washer), NOTE: BLADE CAN BE REMOVED AT THIS POINT. If you are assembling blade for the first time, or changing blades continue to follow the steps below

4, Wipe a drop ot oil onto innerblade washer and outer blade washer ("D" washer) where they contact blade.

5 Fitsaw btade inside blade guard and ontospindle NOTE: The saw teethpoinl upward atthe frontof saw as shown infigure

6, Replace "D"washer and spring washer NOTE: "Cupped" side of spring washer goes against "D"washer See Figure 2, 7 Repiace bfade screw Tighten blade screw securely NOTE, Turn blade screw clockwise to tighten

REMEMBER; NEVER USE A BLADE THAT IS TOOTHICK TO ALLOW THE "D"WASHER TO ENGAGE WITH THE FLAT ON THE SPINDLE.

BLADE LOWER

WRENCH SPINDLE BLADE

INNER

LOWER BLADE BLADE

GUARD WASHER

OUTER BLADE WASHER ("D" WASHER)

OUTSIDE OF SPRING WASHER

SPRING WASHER _ .

CUPPED SIDE AGAINST _;._ _ ('_

_UARD

HANDLE

BLADE

SCREW

BLADE WRENCH

LOWER BLADE

BLADE SCREW

"D"WASHER

Fig 2

Fig3

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