Craftsman 315109240 Owner’s Manual

612547-480

SEARS

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

315.109240

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Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

SAVE THIS

MANUAL FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE

7-1/4 INCH CIRCULAR SAW.

DOUBLE INSULATED

Introduction
Operation

Maintenance
Repair Parts

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW

If this Craftsman Circular Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one yearTff_o-_w-thedate of

purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES and

Sears will repair it, free of charge.
If this 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. 698/731A

SEARS TOWER
CHICAGO, IL 60684

INTRODUCTION

DOUBLE INSULATION is a concept in safety, in

electric power tools, which eliminates the need for
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 in-
sulation to protect the user. All exposed metal parts

are isolated from the internal metal motor com-

ponents with protecting insulation.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL m Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its
applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to

this tool.

2. GUARD AGAINST ELEC_'RICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT
WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges,

refrigerator enclosures.

3. 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. WARNING: IF SAW
IS DROPPED, LOWER BLADE GUARD MAY BE BENT, RESTRICTING FULL

RETURN. If lower blade guard becomes bent or damaged, replace it before
reuse.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tool in damp or wet

locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN 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.

7. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high or

locked-up place -- out of the reach of chiidren.

8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better andsafer at the rate for which it
was designed.

IMPORTANT -- Servicing of a tool with double in-
sulation 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
servicing.

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31.

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY. See Figure 14, Page 10.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. See Pages 7 and 8.

32.

33.

BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS

ARE TIGHT.

34.

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" diameter.

35.

Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

36.

DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

WEAR HEARING PROTECTION DURING EXTENDED PERIODS OF OPERATION.

37.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to

38.

instruct third party users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also.

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The operation of any Circular Saw can result in foreign objects being

thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields before commencing power tool opera-

tion. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over spectacles or
standard safety glasses, available at Sears Catalog Order or Retail

Stores.

EXTENSION CORD
The use of any Extension Cord will cause some loss

of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to pre-
vent tool overheating follow the recommended cord
sizes on the chart at the right. Extension cords

suitable for use with your circular saw-are available

at your nearest Sears Catalog Order or Retail Store.

SAW BLADES

The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they

are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a
dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and in-
crease the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on

hand, so that sharp blades are always available.

Extension Cord Length Wire Size, A.W.G.

25-50 Ft. 16
50-100 Ft. 14

LUBRICATION -- All of the bearings in this tool are
lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade

lubricant for the life of the unit under normal
operating conditions, therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.

Gum and wood pitch hardened on blade will slow it
down. Use gum and pitch remover Cat. No. 9-49191,

hot water, or kerosene to remove these accumula-
tions. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.

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OPERATION

FEATURES

Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth

of cut adjustment mechanisms; directed air flow for
keeping line of cut clear; and blade wrench storage.

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize
yourself with all operating features (See Figure 1)

and safety requirements.

If any parts are missing do not operate your saw until
the missing parts are replaced.

UPPER BLADE GUARD

LOWER BLADE

GUARD HANDLE

SWITCH

Your saw is equipped with a "lock-off" switch which
reduces the possibility of accidental starting. You
must depress the button on top of the handle in

order to be able to pull the trigger switch. The lock
resets each time the trigger is released.

Make sure power supply is 110.120 volts, 60 HZ, AC
only.

TOP LOCK SWITCH (lock-off)

TRIGGER

BEVEL CUT

ADJUSTMENT

(wing nut)

DEPTH OF CUT

ADJUSTMENT

(wing nut)

BLADE WRENCH

BLADE WRENCH

STORAGE AREA

LOWER

BLADE
GUARD

BLADE

EDGE GUIDE (RIP GUIDEI

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ASSEMBLY

Fig. 1