Craftsman 315113082 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
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5-1/2 in., 14.4 VOLT
CORDLESS TRIM SAW
Model No.
315.113082
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using 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
983000-362
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• Safety
• Features
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 2
• Warranty and Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
• General Safety Rules ................................................................................................. 3-4
• Specific Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 4-5
• Important Safety Instructions for Charger ............................................................................ 5-6
• Symbols ................................................................................................................................................. 7
• Features .................................................................................................................. 8
• Specifications ............................................................................................................. 8
• Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................. 9
• Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 9-17
• Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
• Accessories ............................................................................................................. 18
• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ............................................................................. 20-21
• Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................ 22
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW
ff this f'RRFTZMnN Cordless Trim Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of
purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED
STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
ff this ItRIII_T,_MRI_ 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. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Your trim 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 trim saw making it easy to
maintain and operate.
,_ 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.
O
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 Z87.1.
,_i CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
operator's manual before using your new trim
saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. Ifyou use
your trim saw properly and only for what it is
intended, you wilt enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
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,_ WARNING: Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to fellow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• A battery operated tool with integral batteries
or a separate battery pack must be recharged
only with the specified charger for the battery.
A charger that may be suitable for one type of
battery may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery.
• Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other
batteries may create a risk of fire.
• Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
315.113082 Art. No. 9 11013 Art. No. 9 11012
(1310717) (981481-001 )
• 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 cords
may create a fire.
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 influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A mo-
ment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in
the locked or off position before inserting
battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on
the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool
with the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enable better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before
making any adjustments, changing accesso-
ries, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• 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 terminals
together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi-
tion that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories
that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk
of injurywhen used on another tool.
• Keep the tool and its handle 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. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of loss of control and deterioration of the
enclosure plastic.
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SERVICE
• Tool service must be performed only by quali-
fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel may result in a
risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical re-
placement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
• DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area
and blade. Keep your second hand on the
auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands
are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the
blade.
• Keep your body positioned to either side of the
saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade.
KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump
backwards. (See "Causes and Operator Prevention
of Kickback.")
• Do not reach underneath the work. The guard
can not protect you from the blade below the work.
• Check 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 accidentally dropped, lower
guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
Retracting Handle and make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other part, in
all angles and depths of cut.
• 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. Lower guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a
buildup of debris.
• Lower guard should be retracted manually only
for special cuts, such as "Pocket Cuts" and
"Compound Cuts." Raise lower guard by
Retracting Handle. As soon as blade enters the
material, lower guard must be released. For all
other sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
• Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will
cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever
is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.
• NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. It is important to support the work
properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding,
or loss of control.
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed
metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
• When ripping always use a rip fence or straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of the cut
and reduces the chance for blade binding.
• Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do
not match the mounting hardware of the saw will
run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers
or bolts. The blade washers and bolts were
specially designed for the saw for optimum
performance and safety of operation.
Causes and Operator Prevention of
Kickback
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to
lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf
closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the
top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out
of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions, as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw
and position your body and arm to allow you to
resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can
be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions
are 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
KICKBACK may occur. Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade
binding.
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• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center
the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw
blade is binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK
from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels
tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must
be placed under the panel on both sides, near the
line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf
causing excessive friction, blade binding and
KICKBACK.
• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and KICKBACK.
• Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut"
into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding blade may cut objects that can cause
KICKBACK.
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. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.
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 changing accessories. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion
and possibly injury.
• Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in
the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot
light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
never use any cordless product in the presence of
open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris
and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water imme-
diately.
• Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock.
• For best results, your battery tool should be
charged in a location where the temperature is
more than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not store
outside or in vehicles.
• Under extreme usage or temperature condi-
tions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid
comes in contact with your skin, wash immedi-
ately 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 atten-
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
• 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.
• Before using battery charger, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings in this manual,
on battery charger, and product using battery
charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, charge only
nickel-cadmium 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 wet or damp condi-
tions. Following this rule wilt 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 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 electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise sub-
jected to damage or stress. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
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• Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep
cord from heat, oil and sharp edges. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
• An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire 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. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
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.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to a quali-
fied serviceman when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of electric shock or fire. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls
will not reduce this risk. Following this rule wilt
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• Disconnect charger from power supply when
not in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them fre-
quently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
WARNING: Some dust created by power
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sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive 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 par-
ticles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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
V
A
Hz
min
.../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute
,_ Safety Alert Symbol
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NAME
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Minutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
No Load Speedno
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Time
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes,
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute
Indicates danger, warning orcaution.
It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when
operating this product.
Conditions
Wet Alert
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
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
41_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
,_ CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
serious injury.
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
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