Craftsman 315.113081 Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual
5-1/2 in. 14.4 VOLT
CORDLESS TRIM SAW
Model No.
315.113081
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,_L 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., 3333 Beverly Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-051
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• Safety
• Features
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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• Table Of Contents and Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 2
• Introduction and General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................... 3-4
• Specific Safety Rules and Symbols ......................................................................................................................... 4-7
• Product Specifications, Unpacking, and Accessories ................................................................................................. 8
• Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 8-10
• Assembly .............................................................................................................................................................. 11-12
• Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 12-18
• Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
• Exploded View And Repair Parts List .................................................................................................................. 20-21
• Parts Ordering / Service ........................................................................................................................................... 22
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW
If thisI:RRI:TSMRNCordless Trim Saw fails to give completesatisfactionwithinone year fromthe date of purchase,
RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears
willrepairit,free of charge.
If this rRRFTSMAN Cordless Trim 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. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
_1= Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention!.! Your safety is
involved.
,_ WARNING:
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 recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears
Retail Stores. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.t.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and internationalsymbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information.
MEANING
Do notexpose to rainor use in damplocations.
Your trimsaw has many featuresfor making your cutting
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top
pdodty in the design of this trim saw making it easy to
maintain and operate.
,_ CAUTION: Carefully read throughthis entire
operator'smanual before usingyournew trim saw.
Pay close attention to the General Safety Rules,
Specific Safety Rules, Symbols, Warnings, and
Cautions. If you use your trim saw properly and only
for it's intended use, you will enjoy years of safe,
reliable service.
,_ WARNING: Reed and follow all instructions.
Failure tofollow all instructionslistedbelow, may
resultinelectric shock,fire and/orseriouspersonal
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas inviteaccident.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power toolscreatesparks
which may ignitethe dust orfumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractionscan cause you
tolosecontrol.
Electrical Safety
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cordsmay create afire.
A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A chargerthat
may be suitablefor onetype of batterymay create a
riskof firewhenusedwith anotherbattery.Use battery
onlywithchargerlisted.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
315.113081
Item No. _ 11007 Item No. 9 11006
(1310714) (1425005)
Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of anyother batteries
may create a riskof fire.Use onlywithbattery pack
listed.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. Amomentof inatten-
tionwhile operatingpowertoolsmay resultinserious
personalinjury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Looseclothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in movingparts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery
pack. Carryingtoolswithyour fingeron the switchor
insertingthe battery pack intoa toolwiththe switchon
invitesaccidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turn-
ing the tool on. Awrench or a keythat is leftattached
to a rotatingpartof the toolmay resultinpersonal
injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Properfootingand balanceenable
bettercontrolofthe toolin unexpectedsituations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dustmask, nonskidsafety shoes,hard hat, or hearing
protectionmustbe usedfor appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
theworkbyhand oragainstyour bodyisunstableand
may lead to lossof control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correcttoolwilldo thejob betterand
saferat the rate for whichitis designed.
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• Donotusetoolif switch does not turn it on or off.
A toolthat cannot becontrolledwiththe switchis
dangerous and mustbe repaired.
• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
ofstartingthe tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Toolsaredangerous in the
handsof untrainedusers.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminalstogether may cause
sparks, burns, or a fire.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properlymaintainedtools with sharp
cuttingedges are lesslikelyto bindand are easier to
control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorlymaintainedtools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessoriesthat
may be suitablefor one tool, may create a riskof injury
when used on anothertool.
Service
Tool service must be performed by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performedby
unqualifiedpersonnelmay result in a riskof injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorizedpartsor
failure tofollowMaintenance Instructionsmay create a
risk of shock or injury.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire willmake exposed metal partsof the tool"live" and shock the operator.
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
• Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to
this tool. Followingthis rulewillreduce the riskof
electricshock,fire, or serious injury.
• Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your prod-
uct will draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least
16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet
or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not
recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord. An undersizedcord willcause a drop in line
voltageresultinginlossof power and overheating.
Important Rules For Battery Tools
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards
when not using your battery tool or when chang-
ing accessories.
• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the riskof explosionand
possibleinjury.
_ WARNING: Batteriesvent hydrogen gas and can
explode in the presence of a source of ignition,such
as a pilotlight.To reducethe risk of serious personal
injury, never use anycordlessproductinthe pres-
ence of open flame. An explodedbatterycan propel
debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush withwater
immediately.
• Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-
tion. Followingthisrulewillreduce the riskofelectric
shock,fire,or seriouspersonal injury.
• Your battery tool should be charged in a location
where the temperature is more than 50°F but less
than 100°F. Followingthis rule willreducethe riskof
electricshock,fire, or seriouspersonal injury.
• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contact with your skin, wash immediately with
soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or
vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate medical attention. Followingthis rule will
reducethe riskofseriouspersonalinjury.
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AdditionalSpecificSafetyRules
• DANGER!Keephandsawayfromcuttingaresand
blade.Keepyoursecondhandonauxiliaryhandle
ormotorhousing.Ifbothhandsare holdingthe saw,
they cannot be cut bythe blade.
• Keep your body positioned to either side of the
saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade.
KICKBACK couldcause the saw to jumpbackwards.
See Pages 13 and 14.
• Do not reach underneath the work. The guard
cannotprotectyou from the blade belowthework.
• Check the lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp
or tie the lower guard into the open position. If
saw is accidentallydropped, lowerguardmay be bent.
Raise the lowerguardwiththe retractinghandle and
make sure it movesfreely and does not touchthe
blade or anyother part,in all angles and depths ofcut.
• Check the operation and condition of the lower
guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before
use. Lowerguardmay operate sluggishlydueto
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildupof
debris.
• Lower guard should be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "Pocket Cuts" and "Com-
pound Cuts". Raise lower guard by Retracting
Handle. As soon as blade enters the material,
lower guard must be released. Forall other sawing,
the lowerguard should operate automatically.
• Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing saw down on bench or
floor. An unprotected,coastingblade willcause the
saw to walk backwards,cuttingwhatever isin itspath.
Beaware of the time ittakes for the blade to stopafter
switch isreleased.
NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. It isimportantto supportthe work
properlyto minimizebody exposure, blade binding,or
lossofcontrol.
• Hold tool by insulating gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire
willalso make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator.
• When ripping always use a rip fence for a straight
edge guide. This improvesthe accuracyof cut and
reduces the chance of blade binding.
• Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades thatdonot
match the mounting hardware of the saw wiltrun
eccentrically, causing loss of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or
bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially
designedforyoursaw, for optimumperformanceand
safety of operation.
• Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:
Kickbackis a sudden reaction to a pinched,bound, or
misalignedsaw blade, causingan uncontrolledsaw to
liftup and out oftheworkpiecetowardthe operator.
When the bladeis pinchedor boundtightlybythe kerf
closingdown,the blade stallsand the motorreaction
drivesthe unitrapidlyback towardthe operator.
Ifthe blade becomes twistedor misaligned inthe cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig intothe
top surface ofthe wood causingthe bladeto climbout
ofthe kerrand jump back towardthe operator.
Kickback is a resultoftool misuse and/orincorrect
operatingproceduresor conditionsand can be
avoided bytakingproperprecautionsas given below:
• Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your
body and arm in a way that allows you to resist
KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forcescan be con-
trolledby theoperator,ifproperprecautionsare taken.
• When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, release the trigger and hold the
saw motionless in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to
remove the saw from the work or pull the saw
backward while the blade is in motion or KICK-
BACK may occur. Investigateand take corrective
actions to eliminatethe cause of blade binding.
• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the
saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not
engaged into the material. If saw blade isbinding, it
may walk up or KICKBACKfrom the workpieceasthe
saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and KICKBACK. Large panelstendto sag
undertheirown weight. Supportsmust be placed
underthe panel on bothsides,near the line of cutand
near the edge of the panel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpenedor
improperlyset blades producenarrow kerrcausing
excessivefriction, blade binding,and KICKBACK.
• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
bladeadjustmentshiftswhilecutting,itwillcause
bindingand KICKBACK.
• Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut"
into existing walls or other blind areas. The protrud-
ingblade may cut objectsthat can cause KICKBACK.
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,_ WARNING: Never use a battery that has been
dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged
battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a
dropped battery immediately. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal injury.
• Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for
charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, and product using battery charger. Follow-
ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire,
or serious personal injury.
_1, CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, charge only
nickel-cadmium and nickel metal hydride type
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious personal injury.
• To reduce the risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Make sure cord is located to that itwill not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress. Followingthis rulewillreduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
• An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cordcouldresult ina riskoffire and electric shock, If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on
charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating
of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25" 50" 100"
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage
• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a
qualified serviceman. Followingthisrule will reduce the
riskofelectric shock, fire, orserious personal injury.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Followingthis
rulewillreduce the riskofelectric shock, fire,or
serious personalinjury.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of elec-
tric shock or fire. Followingthis rulewill reduce the
riskof electricshock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk. Followingthis rulewillreduce the
risk of electricshock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Do not use charger outdoors. Followingthisrule will
reducethe risk of electricshock, fire, or serious
personalinjury.
• Disconnect charger from power supply when not
in use. Followingthisrulewill reduce the riskof
electricshock, fire, or seriouspersonal injury.
_k DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
TOUCH UNINSULATED PORTION OF OUTPUT
CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED BA'I-rERY
TERMINAL.
• 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. Followingthis rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock,fire, or serious
personalinjury.
_. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
"_ Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current
---=- Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions, strokes,
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute
_k Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution.
It means attentiont!T Your safety is
involved.
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
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.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructionsvital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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