Craftsman 315.108990 User Manual
Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAW
Double Insulated
future reference.
A CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of
this product.
Customer Help Line; 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page:
972000-674
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Safety
Features
Adjustments
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table Of Contents.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Rules For Safe Operation............................................................................................................................... 3_5
Product Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 0
Unpacking........................................................................................................................................................ 0
Accessories
Features........................................................................................................................................................... -j
Adjustments...................................................................................................................................................... 0
Operation..................................................................................................................................................... g.^0
Maintenance...................................................................................................................... -10
Exploded View and Repair Parts List..............................................................................................................18-19
Parts Ordering / Service.................................................................................................................................... 20
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WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW
If this CRRFTSMRN Circular Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase,
RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of
charge.
if this ERRFTSMRN Circular Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 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 circular 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 circular
saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
your circular saw properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
sen/ice.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
A
A
A
A
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric
power tools which eliminates the need for the usual
three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal
parts are isolated from internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. Double
insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
iV WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric shock,
or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL;
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
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.
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.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
IMPORTANT
Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service we suggest you return the tool
to your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use
original factory replacement parts when sen/icing.
A WARNING: If saw is dropped, lower blade
guard or bumper may be bent, restricting full
return.
If lower blade guard or bumper become bent or
damaged, replace them before reuse.
■ KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents.
■ AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't
use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related to this tool.
■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard
open. Check operation of lower blade guard
before each use. Do not use if lower blade guard
does not close briskly over saw blade.
■ 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 tool or extension cord.
■ STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.
■ DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for
example - A circular saw should never be used
for cutting tree limbs or logs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving parts and cause personal Injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep it from
being drawn into nearby air vents.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses,
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep
cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or
unstable support. Secure tools when working at
elevated positions.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected from power supply.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry
plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN
GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one 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 50 feet or less in length. A cord
exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number, the heavier the cord.
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved
cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for ex
ample - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.
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.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired by authorized service
facility. Stay constantly aware of cord location
and keep it well away from the rotating blade.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI
CALLY and replace if damaged.
KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE
FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean
cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any
strong solvents to clean your tool.
STAY ALERT 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 further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or re
placed by an authorized sen/ice center.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center.
USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or
straight edge guide when ripping.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the
risk of blade pinching and kickback, always
support large panels as shown in Figure 9, page
10. When cutting operation requires the resting
of the saw on the workpiece, the saw should be
rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece
cut off.
LOWER BLADE GUARD.
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 20,
Page 15.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs
when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back
towards the operator. Release switch immedi
ately if blade binds or saw stalls. Don't remove
saw from work during a cut while the blade is
moving. See Pages 9 and 10.
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE
DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE
TIGHT.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use
blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade
washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect.
The maximum blade capacity of your saw is
7-1/4 inches.
AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for 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 tool down before its moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
DO NOT operate this tool while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.
A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your
safety is involved.
A WARNING:
The operation of any circular saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Horsepower
Input
Blade Diameter
Blade Arbor
Cutting Depth at 0° Bevel Cut
7-1/4 in. {184 mm)
5/8 in. {16 mm)
2-3/8 in. {60 mm)
2-1/4
12 Amperes
Cutting Depth at 45° Bevel Cut 1 -13/16 in. (46 mm)
Cutting Depth at 51.5“ Bevei Cut 1-5/8 in. (41 mm)
Rating 120voits, 60HZ.AC
No Load Speed 5,000 RPM
UNPACKING
Your circular saw has been shipped compietely
assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to
make sure no breakage or damage has occurred
during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing,
contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain
replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. A
blade, blade wrench, and this owner's manual are also
included.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not
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.
■ 7-1/4 in. 40 Tooth General Purpose Cut-Off Blade
■ 7-1/4 in. 35 Tooth Master Combination Blade
■ 7-1/4 in. 200 Tooth Plywood Blade
■ 7-1/4 in. 18 Tooth Carbide Blade
■ 7-1/4 in, 18 Tooth Mach II Silver Series Carbide Blade
■ 7-1/4 in. 24 Tooth Mach II Silver Series Carbide Blade
■ 7-1/4 in. 24 Tooth Combination Carbide Blade
■ Rip Guide
^ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.
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