Craftsman 315.114280 User Manual

'S MANUAL

19.2 VOLT CORDLESS J_G SAW

Variable Speed / Orbital

Model No.

315.114280

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the

operator's manual before using this
product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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Use jig saw only with recommended

Craftsman battery pack and charger

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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
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NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER (N TNE UNITED STATES, and Sears wi(( replace it,
free of charge.

(f this Craftsman too( is used for commercia( or rental purposes, this warranty app(ies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.

This warranty gives you specific (ega( rights, and you may a(so have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and 0o., Dept. 817WA, Noffrnan Estates, (L 60179

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability

have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

_ WARNING!READANDUNDERSTANDALL

INSTRUCTIONS.Failuretofollowallinstructions
listedbelow,mayresultinelectricshock,fireand/or

seriouspersonalinjury.

SAVE THESE mNSTRUOTmONS
WORK AREA

[] Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

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 ignke the dust or fumes.

[] Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to

lose control.

ELECTRmCAL 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

3t5.114280 ITEM NO. 9 11375 ITEM NO. 9 11041

(130139020} (t425301}

[] 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 influence of

drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten-
tion 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 insert=

ingthe battery pack into a too! 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 protection.

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

[] Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long

hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.

[] Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable

footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.

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 accessories, or storing
the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the

risk of starting the tool accidenta!iy.

[] Store idle tools out of reach of children and other

untrained persons. Tools are dangerous inthe 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. Propedy 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 condition 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 injury when

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.

SERVmCE

[] Tool service must be performed only by qualified

repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personne! may result in a risk of injury.

[] When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-

ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance hstructions may create a

risk of shock or injury.

[] Homdtoom by insumatedgripping surfaces when

performing an operation where the cutting toommay

contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will
also make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and

shock the operator.

[] 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 wil!

reduce the risk of eye injury.

[] Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the

operation is dusty. Fol!owing this rule wil! reduce the

risk of serious personal injury.

[] Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection dur-

ing extended periods of operation. Following this rule

wil! reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

[] 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 wil! reduce the risk of explosion and

possibly 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 or dam-
aged battery immediately.

[] Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can expmode 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 immediately.

[] 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 s 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 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. Following this rule will

reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

_ WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire

and/or serious personal injury.

[] Before using battery charger, read all instructions

and cautionary markings inthis manual, on battery
charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent

misuse of the products and possible injuryor damage.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or

damage to the charger and battery, charge only
nickel=cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifi=
cally designated on your charger. Other types of
batteries may burst, causing personal injuryor
damage.

[] Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or

damp conditions. Water entering charger wil! increase
the risk of electric shock.

[] 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.

[] Do not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to

carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather
than the plug when disconnecting from receptacle.

Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create

an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords ira=

mediately.

[] Make sure cord is located so that it will not be

stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with
sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subject=
ed to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of
accidental fails, which could cause injury, and damage
to the cord, which could result in electric shock.

[] Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent

damage to housing or internal parts.

[] Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products,

etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.

[] 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 Gauge

[] Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or

plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If
damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized

serviceman.

[] Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp

blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way. Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical
check to determine if the charger is in good working

order.

[] Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized

serviceman when service or repair is required. Incor-

rect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or
fire.

[] Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock.

[] Disconnect charger from the power supply when

not in use. This wil! reduce the risk of electdc shock
or damage to the charger if metal items should fan into

the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the
charger during a power surge.

[] Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated

portion of output connector or uninsulated battery
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 instruc-
tions also to prevent misuse of the product and

possible injury.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities

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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.

Someofthe followingsymbolsmaybe usedon thistoo!.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper

interpretationofthesesymbolswillallowyoutooperatethetoo!betterandsafer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATmON

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency(cyclespersecond)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

Q, AlternatingCurrent Typeofcurrent

H_ DirectCurrent Typeoracharacteristicofcurrent

no NoLoadSpeed Rotationalspeed,atnoload

ClassIIConstruction Doubleqnsulatedconstruction

.../rain Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Read The Operator's Manual

Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

No Hands Symbol serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator's manual before using this product.

shields and a ful! face shield when operating this product.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result inNo Hands Symbol serious personal injury.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

@

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

Hot Surface

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with
any hot surface.

Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedtoexplainthelevelsofriskassociatedwiththisproduct.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER: hdicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: hdicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTmON: hdicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTmON: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) hdicates a situation that may result in

property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and
should be performed only by a qualified service tech-
nician. For service we suggest you return the product to
your nearest AUTHORIZED SERWOE CENTER for
repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.

WARNING:

The operation of any power too! can result inforeign 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. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.!.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
do not attempt to use this product until you read
thoroughly and understand completely the
operator's manual. Save this operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe opera-
tion and instructing others who may use this

product.

PRODUCT SPECmFmCATmONS

Length of Stroke ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 in.

Strokes Per Minute .............................................................................................................................................. 0-2,1 O0/min

Switch .............................................................................................................................................................. Vanable Speed

Blade Clamp .............................................................................................................................................................. Toolqess

Cutting Angle ............................................................................................................................. 0° to 45° both Left and Right

©rbital Motion ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 Positions

TRIGGER

LOCK-OFF

BUTTON

SWITCH

TOOL-LESS

BLADECLAMP

SAWBLADE

HEXKEY

REXKEY

STORAGE

SAWBASE

ORBITAL

ADJUSTMENTKNOB

Fig, 1

KNOWTHISTOOL

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this tool, familiarize yourself with
all operating features and safety requirements.

TOOL-LESS BLADE CLAMP
Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require

the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or
removing the blade. Simply lift blade clamp lock / release
!ever, located on front of saw, insert blade between blade
clamp and saw bar as far as possible, then release !ever to
lock position.

BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from your saw it is

important to select a specific blade for the particular
application and type of material you wish to cut. By doing
this you will get a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade
life. Replacement blades for this saw are available from
your nearest Sears dealer. Sears recommends the use of
a T-shank blade, if a T-shank blade is not available, a high
quality U-shank may be used.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON
Your saw is equipped with a "lock-off" button which

reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off
button is located on the handle above the switch trigger.
You must depress the lock-off button in order to pul! the
switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is

released.

NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the
left or right side.

SWITCH
To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-off button and pull

switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF.
VARIABLE SPEED

This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled
by the amount of switch trigger depression.

BLADE STORAGE
When not in use, you can place the blades provided with

your orbital jig saw in the storage area !ocated on the back
of the saw.

ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Four position orbital adjustment for fine to aggressive

cutting.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN

The design of the orbital jig saw provides for easy han-
dling. It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when
operating in different positions and at different angles.

UNPACKING
Your jig saw has been shipped completely assembled.

[] Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are

included.

[] Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or

damage occurred during shipping.

[] Do not discard the packing matedal until you have

carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
too!.

[] If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-932-3188.

PACKING LiST
Orbital Jig Saw

Blades (2)
Operator's Manual

WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate
this too! until the missing parts are replaced. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal

injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool
or create accessories not recommended for use

with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is

misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the too! when assembling

parts.

_ WARNING:Donotallowfamiliaritywithtoolsto

makeyoucareless.Rememberthatacareless

fractionofasecondissufficientto inflictserious

injury.

,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side sMelds when operating tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

APPUCATmONS

You may use this tool for the following purposes:
[] Sawing non-ferrous metal, sheet steel, wood, plastic,

and similar materials.

[] Cutting wood surfaces.
[] Cutting thin sheet metal.

[] Cutting plastics and laminates.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack,
remove the battery pack from the charger immedi-
ately if no LED comes on. Return the battery pack
and charger to your nearest service center for check-
ing or replacing. Also, if you are removing the battery
pack from the charger and no LEDs are on, return
both the battery pack and the charger to your near-
est service center. Do not insert another battery pack
into the charger. A damaged charger may
damage a battery pack.

BATTERYPACK

LED FUNCTmONS OF CHARGER
LED WILL BE ON TO mNDmCATE STATUS OF

CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:

[] Red LED on = Fast charging mode.
[] Green LED on = Fully charged and in trickle charge

mode.

[] Green LED on = When battery pack is inserted into

charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack

is out of or below normal temperature range.

[] Yellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or

defective battery pack.

[] No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.

CHARGmNG THE BATTERY PACK

Battery packs for this tool have been shipped in a low
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge it until the green LED on the front of the
charger comes on.

NOTE: Batteries wil! not reach full charge the first time
they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed

by recharging) for them to become fully charged.

CHARGmNG A COOL BATTERY PACK

See Figure 2.

If battery pack is below normal temperature range, the
green LED on charger wil! come on. Allow battery pack to
reach normal temperature, then the red LED will come on.

NOT'E: Ifthe charger does not charge the battery pack
under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack
and charger to your nearest Sears Repair Center for

electrical check.
[] Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.

[] Make sure the power supply is normal household

voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AO only.

[] Connect the charger to the power supply.
[] Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib

on the battery pack with the groove in the charger.

CHARGER

REDLEOONINDICATES

FASTCHARGINGMODE

GREENLEOONAFTERFAST

CHARGINGCYCLE,INDICATESFULLY

CHARGED BATTERYPACK AND IN

TRICKLECHARGEMODE

YELLOWAND GREENLEDSON

INDtCATE$DEEPLYDISCHARGED

OR DEFECTIVEBATTERYPACK

10

BACKStOEOFCHARGER

Fig. 2

[] Pressdownonthebatterypackto besurecontactson

thebatterypackengageproperlywithcontactsinthe
charger.

[] NormallytheredLEDonchargerwit!comeon.This

indicatesthechargerisinfastchargingmode.

[] RedLEDshouldremainonforapproximately1hour

thenthegreenLEDwillcomeon.GreenLEDon

indicatesbatterypackisfullychargedandchargeris
inmaintenancechargemode.

NOTE:ThegreenLEDwillremainonuntilthebattery
packisremovedfromthechargerorchargeris

disconnectedfromthepowersupply.

[] HfbothyellowandgreenLEDscomeon,thisindicates

adeeplydischargedordefectivebatterypack.Allow
thebatterypackto remaininthechargerfor15to30

minutes.Whenthebatterypackreachesnormal

voltagerange,theredLEDshouldcomeon.Hfthered

LEDdoesnotcomeonafter30minutes,thismay
indicateadefectivebatterypackandshouldbe
replaced.

[] Afternormalusage,a minimumof1hourofcharging

timeisrequiredtofullyrechargebatterypack.

[] Thebatterypackwillbecomeslightlywarmtothe

touchwhilecharging.Thisisnormalanddoesnot

indicatea problem.

[] Donotplacethechargerandbatterypackinanarea

ofextremeheatorcold.Theywillworkbestatnormal

roomtemperature.
NOTE:Thechargerandbatterypackshouldbeplaced

inalocationwherethetemperatureismorethan50°F
butlessthan100°F.

[] Whenbatteriesbecomefullycharged,unplugthe

chargerfrompowersupplyandremovethebattery

pack.

CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK

When using the tool continuously, the batteries inthe
battery pack wil! become hot. You should let a hot bat-

tery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before
attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes

discharged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to
come on instead of the red LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert

the battery pack in the charger. If the green LED continues
to remain on, return battery pack to your nearest Sears

Repair Center for checking or replacing.
NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of

the tool causes the batteries to become hot. It does not
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARG-

ING A COOL BATTERY PACK" for normal recharging
of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery

pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery
pack and charger to your nearest Sears Repair Center for

electrical check.

TO iNSTALL BATTERY PACK

See Figure 3.

Follow these steps to install the battery pack.
[] Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation selector

in the center position,

[] Place the battery pack on the tool,
[] Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack

snap into place and the battery pack is secured on the
toot before beginning operation,

CAUTION: When placing the battery pack in the
tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with
the groove in the too! and that the latches snap into

place properly. Improper assembly of the battery

pack can cause damage to internal components.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

See Figure 3.

Follow these steps to remove the battery pack.
[] Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation selector

in the center position,
[] Depress the latches on the side of battery pack,
[] Remove the battery pack from the tooi,

DEPRESSLATCHESTO

RELEASEBATTERYPACK

TOINSTALL

r

TO REMOVE

LATCHES

BATTERYPACK

Fig. 3

11

_, WARNING:Batterytoolsarealwaysinoperating

condition.Therefore,switchshouldalwaysbelocked
whennotinuseorcarryingatyourside.

TOiNSTALLBLADES

See Figure 4.

[] Remove battery pack, See Figure 3.
[] Lift blade clamp lock / release }ever located on front of

saw.

[] Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar,
[] Release and !ock blade clamp }ever,
[] Replace battery pack,

HEX KEY STORAGE

See Figure 5.

[] Secure supplied hex key on the saw base behind the

rubber covered tab, Push into place,

[] Make sure the hex key is secured before performing

any sawing operation,

[] Remove by pulling on the hex key,

BLADECLAMP

LOCK/ RELEASELEVER

SAWBLADE

UFT

BLADECLAMP

BLADECLAMP

Fig. 4

HEXKEY,

HE×KEY

STORAGEAREA

Fig. 5

12

GENERALCUTTING

See Figure 6.

Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align
cutting edge of the blade with the line on your workpiece.
Start your saw and move it forward on the work surface.
Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady and
only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting.

DO NOT FORCE YOUR SAW
Forcing your saw may overheat the motor and break saw

blades. Broken saw blades must be discarded. Remove
the broken portion of the saw blade from the clamp and

install a new saw blade.
ORBITAL MOTION

See Figure 6.

The blade of your saw cuts in orbital motion. This feature
is adjustable and provides faster more efficient cutting.
The blade cuts through your work in the upstroke but
does not drag across your work in the downstroke. The
higher settings should be used when fast cutting in soft
material is desired. The lower settings should be used
when cutting materials with more resistance.
STRAIGHT CUT

See Figure 6.

A straight cut can be made by clamping a piece of wood
or straightedge to the workpiece and guiding the edge of
your saw against it. Make the cut from one direction only.
Don't cut halfway and complete the cut from the opposite

end.
SCROLL CUTTING
See Figure 7.

Scroll cuts can be made with your jig saw by guiding the
direction of the cut with applied pressure on the handle as
shown in figure 7.

TOINCREASE

ORBITALSETTING

ORBITAL

TODECREASE

ORBITALSETTING

KNOB

Fig. 6

,_ WARNING: Excessive side pressure to the blade

could result in broken blades or damage to the

material being cut.

Fig. 7

13

ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL OUTT(NG)
See Figures 8 - 9.

Beve( cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45 ° right
or (eft, Ang(es for cuts from 0 ° to 45 ° in 15° increments
are marked on a sca(e on both the (eft and right side of

the base, Notches on the rear of the base provide posi-
tive stops at each of the above mentioned 15 ° increments,
A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are
required.

[] Using the 1/8 (n. hex key provided, (oosen the base

p(vot screws until the base can be move&

[] Slide base forward unti( base pivot screws can move

free(y in slots in base.

[] A(ign the mark, on the base, of the des(red ang(e with

the edge of the motor hous(ng.

[] Once the desired ang(e is reached, s(ide base back unti(

tab on motor housing a(igns w(th the appropriate notch
on rear of base.

NOTE: When making a set-up for accurate cuts w(th a
protractor, or for ang(es other than the preset 15 ° incre-
ments, the positive stop notches on the rear of the base

are not used.
[] Tighten the base p(vot screws secure(y.
[] Return hex key to storage compartmenL

NOTE: The w(de s(ot in the base must be used when mak-
ing beve( cuts, scro(( cuts, p(unge cuts, and when cutting

metal

BASE

P(VOTSCREWS

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SAWBASE _ _ NEXKEY

4

Fig. 8

PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figures 10 - 11.

_, WARNING: To avoid loss of control, broken

or damage to the material being cut, always use
extreme caution when making p(unge cuts. We do

not recommend p(unge cutting on mateda(s other

than wood.

TO MAKE A PLUNGE CUT:
[] Mark the (ine of cut dearly on the workp(ece.

[] Set the cutting ang(e at 0°.
[] Set the orbital adjustment knob to 0.

[] Tilt your saw forward so that it rests on the front edge

of the base and Made will not come in contact with the

workpiece when the saw is turned on.
[] Make sure the b)ade is inside the area to be cut.

[] Using high speed, start your saw and slowly lower the

Made into the workp(ece until the blade cuts through the

wood.
[] Do not move the base forward until the blade cuts en-

tire(y through the workpiece and the base is in comp(ete

contact with the workp(ece.
[] Move the saw forward to comp(ete the opening.

[] Use on(y the 7 teeth per inch b)ade for this type of cut.

b(ades,

PLUNGECUT

Fig. 11

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SPLmNTERoFREECUTTING

See Figures 12 ° 13.
The base of your jig saw has a narrow slot to permit

splinter=free cutting, It is especially useful when cutting
plywood, This feature should only be used when mak=
ing straight cuts or circle cuts, it is not for bevel cutting or
plunge cutting,

NOTB: The non=orbital setting also helps reduce splin=
tering when cutting plywood,

HOW TO POSITION BASE mNTHE SPLINTER-
FREE CUTTING POSITION:

[] Remove battery pack,
[] Using the 1/8 in, hex key provided, loosen base pivot

screws and slide base forward,
[] Always set the cutting angle at 0° for splinter=free cut=

ting, To set cutting angle at 0°, align the 0° mark on the

scale with the edge of the motor housing,

NOTE: When setting angle at 0° for splinter-free cutting,

the positive stop notches on the rear of the base are not

used,

[] Tighten base pivot screws securely,
[] Remove hex key and return it to storage compartment,
[] Replace battery pack,

OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE

See Figure 14.

An optional edge guide is available for use with your saw, it
can be used for making crosscuts and rip cuts,

[] Remove battery pack.
[] Loosen edge guide screw,
[] insert the arm through the two s!ots in the base of your

saw as shown.

[] Adjust edge guide to the desired width and lock in ptace

with the edge guide screw,
[] Replace battery pack,

PIVOTSCREWS

SAWBASE

BASE

SETSCALEAT 0° FOR

SPLINTER-FREECUTTING

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

15

SAWBASE

EDGE

GUIDESCREW

SLOT

EDGEGUIDE

Fig. 14

_ WARNING:Whenservicing,useonlyidentical

Craftsmanreplacementparts.Useofanyotherpart
maycreateahazardorcauseproductdamage.

_ WARNING:Alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafety

glasseswithsideshieldswhenusingcompressedair

tocleantools.Hftheoperationisdusty,alsoweara

dustmask.

_ WARNING:Toavoidseriouspersonalinjury,always

removethebatterypackfromthetoolwhencleaning
orperforminganymaintenance.

GENERAL MAmNTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oi!, grease, etc.

The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cad-
mium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.

The batteries in this too! have been designed to provide
maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they
will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack
and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these
batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could

result in a serious burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the

fo!!owing:
[] Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is

fully charged and ready for use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
[] Store the battery pack where the temperature is below

80°F.
[] Store battery packs in a "discharged" condition.

_ WARMNG: Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi-
cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which

may result in serious personal injury.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. Al! other parts
should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCUNG

To preserve natural resources, please

recycle or dispose of batteries
properly.

This product contains nickeFcadmium

batteries. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of nickeF
cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.

Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

WARMNG: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's
terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not
attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or

remove any of its components. Nicke!-cadmium

batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects
and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep
away from children. Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

WARNING: Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any

attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this too!. The use of attachments or acces-
sories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

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CRAFTSMAN 19.2 VOLT CORDLESS JiG SAW - MODEL NO. 315.114280 -_

number in all correspondence regarding your CORDLESS JiG SAW or when ordering repair parts.

I he model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing, Always mention the model ]

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

J

PARTS UST

Key Part Key Part
No. Number Description Qty. No, Number

1 690227036 Metal Cutting Blade ........................... 1 6 680907001

1 690227035 Wood Cutting Blade .......................... 1 7 550432001

2 660302002 Screw ................................................ 2 8 671314002

3 630847003 Plate .................................................. 1 130139020

4 660302001 Screw ................................................ 1 1425301

5 630846007 Base .................................................. 1 983000-488

* Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS (Retail Special Order System) J

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Description Qty.

Hex Key ............................................. 1

Rubber Tube ...................................... 1

Blade Guard ...................................... 1

Battery Pack (9 11375) ...................... 0

Charger _ 11041) .............................. 0

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