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
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
n Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
n General Safety Rules.....................................................................................................................................................3-4
n Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
n Safety Instructions for Charger .......................................................................................................................................5
n Symbols.........................................................................................................................................................................6-7
n Features ........................................................................................................................................................................8-9
n Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
n Operation...................................................................................................................................................................11-16
n Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................... 17
n Exploded View And Repair Parts List............................................................................................................................. 19
n Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................................. 20
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN 1/2 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
If this CRAFTSMAN 1/2 in. Cordless Drill-Driver 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.
If this CRAFTSMAN 1/2 in. Cordless Drill-Driver 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
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.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
n 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.
n Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
n 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 only with charger listed.
n Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack
listed.
n 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
n Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do
not use on a ladder or unstable support.
n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
n Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
n 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
n Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup-
port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
n Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your appli-
cation. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
nDo 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.
n 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 risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
n Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SERVICE
n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will
also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
n 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.
n Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Ev-
eryday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They
are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury.
RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS
n Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an elec-
trical 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.
n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
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.
n Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and
possibly injury.
n 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 immediately.
n Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
n 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.
n 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious peronal
injury.
n Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger,
battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of
the products and possible injury or damage.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to the charger and battery, charge only nickel-cadmium
rechargeable batteries as specifically designated on your
charger. Other types of batteries may burst, causing
personal injury or damage.
n 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 damaged battery
immediately.
n Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.
Water entering charger will increase the risk of electric
shock.
n Do not use any attac hmen t or a ccessory not
recommended by the battery charger manufacturer.
Attachments and accessories that may be suitable for
one tool may become hazardous when used on another
tool.
n 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
immediately.
n 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 subjected to damage or stress.
This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could
cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could result
in electric shock.
n Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to
housing or internal parts.
n 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.
n An extension cord should not be used unless abso-
lutely 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
n 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.
n 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.
n Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
n Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock.
n Disconnect charger from the power supply when
not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the
opening. It also will help prevent damage to the charger
during a power surge.
nSave 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
to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
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.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this 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
VVolts
AAmperes
Hz
WWatt
minMinutes
n
o
.../min
Hertz
Alternating Current
Direct Current
No Load Speed
Class II Construction
Per Minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Type of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this
product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding
electrical shock.
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. Always use eye protection
which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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 operation and
instructing others who may use this product.
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FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Chuck ...............................................................................................................................................................1/2 in. Keyless
Motor...................................................................................................................................................................19.2 Volt DC
No Load Speed ......................................................................................................................................... 0-400/0-1400/min.
Charger Input ....................................................................................................................................... 120 V. 60 Hz, AC only
Before attempting to use your drill-driver, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety
requirements.
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drill-
driver to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe
injury.
KEYLESS CHUCK
Your drill-driver has a keyless chuck that allows you to
hand tighten or release drill bit in the chuck jaws.
SWITCH
To turn your drill-driver ON, depress the switch trigger.
Release switch trigger to turn your drill-driver OFF.
SWITCH LOCK
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This
feature helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting
when not in use.
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.
FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR
(DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR)
Your drill-driver has a forward/reverse selector located
above the switch trigger.
WRIST STRAP
A wrist strap is provided to reduce the chances of dropping your drill-driver. Place one hand through the wrist
strap when carrying tool.
BIT STORAGE
When not in use, bits provided with your drill-driver can
be placed in the storage area located on the bottom of
the motor housing.
LEVEL
To keep drill bit level during drilling operations, a level
is located on the top and end of the motor housing.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not
operate your drill-driver until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
TWO SPEED GEAR TRAIN
Your drill-driver has a two speed gear train designed for
drilling or driving at HI or LO speeds. A slide switch is
located on top of your drill to select either HI or LO speed.
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FEATURES
®
ADJUSTMENT RING
KEYLESS
CHUCK
SCREWDRIVER
TORQUE
BITS
TWO-SPEED
GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO)
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LEVEL
LEVEL
REAR VIEW
DIRECTION OF
ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE)
BIT
STORAGE
BATTERY PACK
BATTERY PACK
SHOWN IN CHARGER
4-1/2 IN.
WRIST STRAP
CHARGER
RED LED ON INDICATES
FAST CHARGING MODE
GREEN LED ON AFTER FAST CHARGING CYCLE,
INDICATES FULLY CHARGED BATTERYPACK AND
IN TRICKLE CHARGE MODE.
YELLOW AND GREEN LEDS ON INDICATES DEEPLY
DISCHARGED OR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK.
Fig. 1
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UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
When unpacking the tool:
n Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the
box.
n Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
n Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
1/2 in. Drill
1 Hour Charger
Battery Pack (2)
Double-ended Bit (2)
Operator’s Manual
Case
WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate
the tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
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OPERATION
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for your tool has been shipped in a low
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge it until light on front of charger changes
from red to green.
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (drilling followed by
recharging) for them to become fully charged.
CHARGING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 1.
n Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.
n Make sure power supply is normal household voltage,
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
n Connect charger to power supply.
n Place battery pack in charger aligning raised rib on
battery pack with groove in charger. See Figure 1.
n Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on
battery pack engage properly with contacts in charger.
n Normally, the red LED on charger will come on. This
indicates charger is in fast charging mode.
n Red LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour
then the green LED will come on. Green LED on indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is in
trickle charge mode. Note: Green LED will remain on
until battery pack is removed from charger or charger
is disconnected from power supply.
n If both yellow and green LED come on, this indicates a
deeply discharged or defective battery pack.
n Allow battery pack to remain in charger for 15 to 30
minutes. When battery pack reaches normal voltage
range, red LED should come on.
n If red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this
indicates a defective battery pack and should be
replaced.
n After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging
time is required to fully recharge battery pack.
n The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
n Do not place charger and battery pack in an area of
extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room
temperature.
Note: Charger and battery pack should be placed in a
location where the temperature is more than 50°F but
less than 100°F.
n When batteries become fully charged, unplug charger
from power supply and remove the battery pack.
LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
n Red LED on = Fast charging mode.
n Green LED on = Fully charged and in trickle charge
mode.
n 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.
n Yellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or
defective battery pack.
n No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to battery pack,
remove battery pack from charger immediately if no
LED comes on. Return battery pack and charger to
your nearest Sears Service Center for checking or
replacing. Also, if you are removing battery pack from
charger and no LEDs are on, return both battery pack
and charger to your nearest Sears Service Center.
Do not insert another battery pack into charger. A
damaged charger may damage a battery pack.
INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATERY
PACK
When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries in
your battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot
battery 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 battery pack in charger. If 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
your drill causes the batteries to become hot. It does not
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING
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.
INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING COOL
BATTERY PACK
If battery pack is below normal temperature range, the
green LED on charger will come on. Allow battery pack to
reach normal temperature, then the red LED will come on.
Note: Refer to "CHARGING 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.
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OPERATION
SWITCH
See Figure 2.
To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it
OFF, release the switch trigger.
FORWARD/REVERSE
SELECTOR
VARIABLE SPEED
SWITCH TRIGGER
Fig. 2
VARIABLE SPEED
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is
controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.
Note: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from the
switch during use. Do not be concerned, this is a normal
part of the switch function.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
n Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction
of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5.
n Place battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib on
battery pack with groove inside drill. See Figure 4.
BATTERY
PACK
LATCHES
TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN
See Figure 3.
Your drill has a two-speed gear train designed for drilling
or driving at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is
located on top of your drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2)
speed. When using drill in the LO (1) speed range, speed
will decrease and unit will have more power and torque.
When using drill in the HI (2) speed range, speed will
increase and unit will have less power and torque. Use LO
(1) speed for high power and torque applications and HI
(2) speed for fast drilling or driving applications.
TWO SPEED
GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO)
SPEED
1
2
HI
SPEED
LO
DEPRESS LATCHES TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
Fig. 4
n Make sure the latches on each side of your battery
pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in drill
before beginning operation.
CAUTION: When placing battery pack in your drill,
be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove
inside drill and latches snap into place properly.
Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage
to internal components.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
n Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction
of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5.
n Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from your drill. See Figure 4.
n Remove battery pack from your drill.
Fig. 3
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OPERATION
SWITCH LOCK
See Figure 5.
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This
feature can be used to prevent the possibility of accidental
starting when not in use. To lock switch trigger, place the
direction of rotation selector (Forward/Reverse Selector) in
center position.
Note: When selector is in center position, switch trigger
is locked.
SELECTOR WITH
CENTER LOCK POSITION
SWITCH
TRIGGER
REVERSE
FORWARD
Fig. 5
KEYLESS CHUCK
See Figure 6.
Your drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies, you
can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws.
Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand.
Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The arrows
on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate the chuck
body in order to LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the
drill bit.
CHUCK
COLLAR
Fig. 6
DRILL BIT
CHUCK
JAWS
UNLOCK
(RELEASE)
LOCK
(TIGHTEN)
CHUCK
BODY
WARNING:Battery tools are always in operating
condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked
when not in use or carrying at your side.
REVERSIBLE
See Figure 5.
This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction
of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the
switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operating
position, the direction of rotation selector should be
positioned to the left of the switch for drilling. The drilling
direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of
the switch. When the selector is in center position, the
switch trigger is locked.
CAUTION: To prevent gear damage, always allow
chuck to come to a complete stop before changing
the direction of rotation.
To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to come
to a complete stop.
WARNING:Do not hold chuck body with one hand
and use power of the drill to tighten chuck jaws on
drill bit. Chuck body could slip in your hand or your
hand could slip and come in contact with rotating
drill bit. This could cause an accident resulting in
serious personal injury.
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OPERATION
INSTALLING BITS
See Figure 7.
n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5.
n Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the open-
ing is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use.
Also, raise the front of your drill slightly to keep the bit
from falling out of the chuck jaws.
n Insert drill bit straight into chuck the full length of the
jaws as shown in figure 7.
n Tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit.
UNLOCK
DRILL BIT
CHUCK
JAWS
n To tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit; grasp and hold
the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating
the chuck body with your other hand.
Note: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the
arrow marked LOCK to tighten chuck jaws.
nDo not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck
jaws.
(RELEASE)
LOCK
(TIGHTEN)
CHUCK
BODY
RIGHT
CHUCK
COLLAR
Fig. 7
REMOVING BITS
See Figure 7.
n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5.
n Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit.
n To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with
one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other
hand. Note: Rotate chuck body in the direction of the
arrow marked UNLOCK to loosen chuck jaws.
nDo not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck
jaws.
n Remove drill bit from chuck jaws.
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
Your drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for
driving different types of screws into different ma te ri als. The
proper setting depends on the type of ma te ri al and the size
of screw you are using.
TO ADJUST TORQUE
n Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings
located on the front of your drill. See Figure 9.
n Rotate adjusting ring to the desired setting.
• 1 - 4 For driving small screws.
• 5 - 8 For driving screws into soft
material.
• 9 - 12 For driving screws into soft and hard
materials.
• 13 - 16 For driving screws in hard wood.
• 17 - 20 For driving large screws.
• 21 - For heavy drilling.
TO DECREASE
TORQUE
ADJUSTING
RING
WARNING:Make sure to insert drill bit straight into
chuck jaws. Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws
at an angle then tighten, as shown in figure 8. This
could cause drill bit to be thrown from drill, resulting
in possible serious personal injury or damage to the
chuck.
WRONG
Fig. 8
TO INCREASE
TORQUE
Fig. 9
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BIT STORAGE
See Figure 10.
When not in use, bits provided with your drill can be
placed in the storage area located on the bottom of your
drill as shown in figure 10.
SCREWDRIVER
BIT
BIT STORAGE AREA
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
LEVEL
See Figure 11.
A convenient feature provided with your drill is a level. It
is recessed in the motor housing on top and end of your
drill. It can be used to keep drill bit level during drilling
operations.
LEVEL
LEVEL
Fig. 10
Fig. 12
DRILLING
See Figure 12.
When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch
to mark desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit
from slipping off center as the hole is started. However,
the low speed feature allows starting holes without center
punching if desired. To accomplish this, simply operate
your drill at a low speed until the hole is started.
The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise
or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit
rotates.Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be
drilled. Depress the switch trigger to start tool.
Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough
pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force or apply side
pressure to elongate a hole.
WARNING: Be prepared for binding or bit
breakthrough. When these situations occur, drill has
a tendency to grab and kick opposite to the direction
of rotation and could cause loss of control when
breaking through material. If not prepared, this loss of
control can result in possible serious injury.
When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to keep
it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of the bit
and increase the drilling action.
If the bit jams in workpiece or if the drill stalls, release
Fig. 11
switch trigger immediately. Remove the bit from the
workpiece and determine the reason for jamming.
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OPERATION
CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 13, 14, and 15.
n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota-
tion selector in center position. See Figure 5.
n Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of your
drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
n Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise
direction. See Figure 13. This will loosen the screw in
the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
CHUCK JAWS
HEX KEY
n Open chuck jaws and remove hex key. Remove the
chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.
See Figure 14.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
KEYLESS
CHUCK
Fig. 13
n Insert hex key in chuck and tighten chuck jaws se-
curely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise
direction. This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It can
now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 15.
MALLET
Fig. 15
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a
wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness.
To tighten, follow these steps:
n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota-
tion selector in center position. See Figure 5.
n Open the chuck jaws.
n Insert hex key into chuck and tighten chuck jaws se-
curely. Tap hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise
direction. This will tighten chuck on the spindle.
n Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key.
n Tighten the chuck screw.
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
SCREWDRIVER
Fig. 14
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
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, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
BATTERIES
The battery pack for your drill-driver is equipped with
nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service
from each charging will depend on the type of work you
are doing.
The batteries in this tool 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
following:
Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage
tool as well as workpiece.
Only the parts shown on parts list, page 19, are intended
to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.
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.
n Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.
Temperatures below 50°F or above 100°F will shorten
battery life.
n Never store batteries in a discharged condition.
Recharge them immediately after they are discharged.
n All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the
temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If you
store your tool for long periods of time without using
it, recharge the batteries every month or two. This
practice will prolong battery life.
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws
may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
WARNING: 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. Nickel-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.
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CRAFTSMAN 1/2 in., 19.2 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER – MODEL NO. 315.114850
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The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model
number in all correspondence regarding your 1/2 in., 19.2 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when
ordering repair parts.
Marca de Fábrica / SM Marca de Servicio de Sears, Roebuck and Co .
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Service Mark of Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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CORDLESS LASER TRIM SAW
Model No.
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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
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
n Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................2
n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
n General Safety Rules.....................................................................................................................................................3-4
n Specific Safety Rules.....................................................................................................................................................4-5
n Safety Rules for Charger ..................................................................................................................................................6
n Symbols.........................................................................................................................................................................7-8
n Features.......................................................................................................................................................................9-10
n Assembly...................................................................................................................................................................10-12
n Operation...................................................................................................................................................................13-22
n Adjustments.................................................................................................................................................................... 22
n Maintenance..............................................................................................................................................................23-24
n Accessories.................................................................................................................................................................... 24
n Exploded View and Repair Parts List ........................................................................................................................25-26
n Parts Ordering / Service ....................................................................................................................................Back Page
WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE
NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it,
free of charge.
If this Craftsman tool 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
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.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL IN-
STRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
n 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.
n Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
n 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.
n Use battery operated tool only with specifically des-
ignated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may
create a risk of fire.
n Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
315.115160Item No. 9 11375 Item No. 9 11041
(1323517 or 1323903) (1425301)
n 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
n Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
n Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
n 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
n 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.
n Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your ap-
plication. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
n 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.
n 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 accidentally.
n Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
n 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.
n Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cut-
ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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, petroleumbased 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
n Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
�n DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and
blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle
or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw,
they cannot be cut by the blade.
n 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 KICKBACK)
nDo not reach underneath the work. The guard can-
not protect you from the blade below the work.
n 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
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.
n 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 dam-
aged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will
also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
n When ripping always use a rip fence or straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and
reduces the chance of blade binding.
n 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 Instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury.
n 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.
n Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers
or bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially
designed for your 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 a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect op-
erating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
n Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your
body and arm in a way that allows you to resist
KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be con-
trolled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
n 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. Investi-
gate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause
of blade binding.
n 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 is binding, it
may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the
saw is restarted.
n 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.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
n Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or
improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.
n Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it will cause binding
and KICKBACK.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and
possibly injury.
n 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 damaged battery immediately.
n 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 immediately.
n Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
n 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.
n 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.
Laser Guide Warnings:
The laser guide radiation used in the Craftsman trim saw is
Class IIIa with maximum <5 mW and 650nm wavelengths.
These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard
although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness.
n Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
n The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
n Never aim the beam at a person or object other than the
workpiece.
n Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy
workpiece without reflective surfaces. Shiny reflective
sheet metal or similar shiny materials are not suitable for
laser use.
n All repairs should be made by an authorized service
representative or the laser manufacturer.
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
nBefore using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent
misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to the charger and battery, charge only
nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifically designated on your charger. Other types of
batteries may burst, causing personal injury or
damage.
n Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or
damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase
the risk of electric shock.
n 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.
nDo 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 immediately.
n 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 subjected to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of
accidental falls, which could cause injury, and damage
to the cord, which could result in electric shock.
n Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent
damage to housing or internal parts.
n 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.
n 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
n 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.
n 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.
nDo not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or
fire.
n Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock.
n Disconnect charger from the power supply when
not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock
or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into
the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the
charger during a power surge.
n Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated
portion of output connector or uninsulated battery
terminal.
nSave 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 to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
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.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this 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
VVolts
AAmperes
HzHertz
WWatt
minMinutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
n
o
.../min
No Load Speed
Class II Construction
Per Minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Type of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields and a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with
any hot surface.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and
should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to
your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for
repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
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. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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 operation and instructing others who may use this
product.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor................................................................................................................................................................... 19.2 Volt DC
Blade diameter ........................................................................................................................................... 5-1/2 in. (140 mm)
Blade Arbor .................................................................................................................................................. 3/8 in. (9.53 mm)
Cutting Depth at 0°................................................................................................................................ 1-9/16 in. (39.69 mm)
Cutting Depth at 45°................................................................................................................................ 1-1/8 in. (28.58 mm)
No Load Speed ....................................................................................................................................................... 4500/min.
Charger Input ........................................................................................................................................120 V, 60 Hz, AC only
Laser Guide ............................................................................................................................ Class IIIa, <5 mW max, 650nm
LASER GUIDE
RIP
GUIDE SCREW
(WING SCREW)
BEVEL CUT ADJUSTMENT
(BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB)
SPINDLE LOCK
BUTTON
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
BLADE
SWITCH
TRIGGER
BATTERY
PACK
LASER GUIDE
SWITCH
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
LOWER BLADE
GUARD HANDLE
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
BASE
ASSEMBLY
EDGE GUIDE
BLADE WRENCH
STORAGE AREA
BLADE WRENCH
(6 mm
HEX KEY)
(DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB)
DEPTH OF
CUT ADJUSTMENT
Fig.1
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR LASER TRIM SAW
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating Features and Safety Rules
EDGE GUIDE
Edge guide is used when making long or wide rip cuts
with the saw.
SWITCH TRIGGER
The trim saw is equipped with a pre-travel safety switch
which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. When
you depress the switch, the saw will not start until you
reach the pre-travel position. You must depress the switch
fully to activate the saw.
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
Convenient wrench storage for quick blade changes.
DEPTH CUT
Adjusts the depth of cut from 0 in. to 1-9/16 in.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
n Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
n Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Cordless Trim Saw with Laser
5-1/2 in. (140 mm) Blade
Battery Pack
Laser Batteries
Charger
Edge Guide
Blade Wrench
Operator’s Manual
SPINDLE LOCK
The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when
turning the blade screw.
NOTE: Do not run trim saw with spindle lock engaged.
DUST CHUTE
To direct saw dust and chips away from the operator,
a dust chute is located on the side of the upper blade
guard.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of your trim saw provides for maintaining
proper two hand control when cutting. It has been designed to be comfortable and easy to grasp.
LASER GUIDE
The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the
work surface when turned on.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts.
REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
n Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from your saw.
n Remove battery pack from your saw.
DEPRESS LATCHES TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
TO
REMOVE
WARNING:
the tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
If any parts are missing do not operate
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.
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TO
INSTALL
BATTERY PACK
LATCHES
Fig. 2
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
NOTE: Battery pack is shipped in a low charge condition.
Therefore, it must be charged prior to use. Refer to
page 13, “CHARGING BATTERY PACK” for charging
instructions.
n Place battery pack in your saw. Align raised rib on
battery pack with groove inside saw, then slide battery
pack in saw as shown in figure 5.
n Make sure the latches on each side of your battery
pack snap into place and battery pack is secured in
saw before beginning operation.
CAUTION:When placing battery pack in your saw,
be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove
inside saw and latches snap into place properly.
Improper assembly can cause damage to saw and
battery pack.
n Depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw
and outer blade washer.
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
n Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact blade.
WARNING:If inner blade washer has been re-
moved, replace it before placing blade on spindle.
Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade
will not tighten properly.
n Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto
spindle.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw
as shown in figure 3.
n Replace outer blade washer.
n Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade screw.
Tighten blade screw securely.
NOTE: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten.
n Return blade wrench to storage area.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the
outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the
spindle.
LATCHES
BATTERY PACK
ATTACHING BLADE
See Figure 4.
WARNING: A 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) blade is the max-
imum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade
that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will
come in contact with the blade guard, while thicker
blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade
on spindle. Either of these situations could result in a
serious accident.
n Remove battery pack from saw.
n Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from your saw.
n Remove blade wrench (6 mm hex key) from storage
area.
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
LOWER BLADE
GUARD HANDLE
Fig. 3
SPINDLE
BLADE
INNER
BLADE WASHER
OUTER
BLADE WASHER
BLADE SCREW
Fig. 4
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ASSEMBLY
REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 5.
n Remove battery pack from saw.
n Remove blade wrench from storage area.
n Position saw as shown in figure 5, depress spindle lock
button, and remove blade screw.
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
n Remove outer blade washer.
NOTE: Blade can be removed at this point.
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 tool.
The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
EDGE GUIDE
Use the edge guide provided with your saw when making wide rip cuts. A five inch scale has been provided on
the edge guide. When using the width of cut scale on the
base in combination with the edge guide, cuts can be
made up to 6 in. to the left of the edge guide or 8-7/8 in.
to the right of the edge guide.
The edge guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in a
cut. The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback.
SPINDLE LOCK
SPINDLE LOCK
SCREW
TO LOOSEN
LOWER BLADE
GUARD LEVER
TO TIGHTEN
Fig. 5
INSTALLING EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 6.
n Remove battery pack from saw.
n Place edge guide through holes in saw base.
n Adjust edge guide to the width needed.
n Tighten edge guide screw (wing screw) securely.
NOTE: When using a edge guide, position the face of the
edge guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This
makes for a true cut without pinching the blade. The guiding edge of workpiece must be straight for your cut to be
straight. Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in
the cut.
EDGE
GUIDE SCREW
(WING SCREW)
PLACE EDGE
GUIDE THRU HOLES
EDGE GUIDE
Fig. 6
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OPERATION
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious
injury.
WARNING:Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
n Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling).
n Cross Cutting/Rip Cutting
n Bevel Cutting
n Pocket Cutting
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery
pack, remove the battery pack from the charger
immediately if no LED comes on. Return the battery
pack and charger to your nearest service center for
checking 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
nearest service center. Do not insert another battery
pack into the charger. A damaged charger may
damage a battery pack.
LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
n Red LED on = Fast charging mode.
n Green LED on = Fully charged and in trickle charge
mode.
n 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.
n Yellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or
defective battery pack.
n No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for this tool has 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 will not reach full charge the first time
they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed
by recharging) for them to become fully charged.
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
If battery pack is below normal temperature range, the
green LED on charger will come on. Allow battery pack to
reach normal temperature, then the red LED will come on.
NOTE: If the 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.
n Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
n Make sure the power supply is normal household
voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
n Connect the charger to the power supply.
n Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib
on the battery pack with the groove in the charger.
See Figure 7.
n Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on
the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
charger.
n Normally the red LED on charger will come on. This
indicates the charger is in fast charging mode.
n Red LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour
then the green LED will come on. Green LED on
indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is
in maintenance charge mode.
NOTE: The green LED will remain on until the battery
pack is removed from the charger or charger is
disconnected from the power supply.
n If both yellow and green LEDs come on, this indicates
a deeply discharged or defective battery pack. Allow
the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15 to 30
minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal
voltage range, the red LED should come on. If the red
LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may
indicate a defective battery pack and should be
replaced.
n After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging
time is required to fully recharge battery pack.
n The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
n Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area
of extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal
room temperature.
NOTE: The charger and battery pack should be placed
in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F
but less than 100°F.
n When batteries become fully charged, unplug the
charger from power supply and remove the battery
pack.
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OPERATION
®
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery 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.
BATTERY PACK
SHOWN IN CHARGER
CHARGER
RED LED ON INDICATES
FAST CHARGING MODE
GREEN LED ON AFTER FAST CHARGING
CYCLE, INDICATES FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY PACK AND IN TRICKLE
CHARGE MODE.
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
ING A COOL BATTERY PACK”
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.
for normal recharging
“CHARG
-
4-1/2 IN.
YELLOW AND GREEN LEDS ON INDICATES DEEPLY
DISCHARGED OR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK.
Fig. 7
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KICKBACK
See Figures 8 - 11.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw
is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any
action which pinches the blade in the wood.
DANGER:Release switch immediately if blade
binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to
lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to
serious injury.
To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices
such as the following.
n Setting blade depth incorrectly.
n Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.
n Twisting the blade while making a cut.
n Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set
blade.
n Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.
n Forcing a cut.
n Cutting warped or wet lumber.
n Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool.
To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices.
n Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth
setting should not exceed 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) below the
material being cut.
n Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting.
Never saw into a knot or nail.
n Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide
when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade.
n Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make
cuts with dull blades.
n Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut.
n Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never
force a cut.
n Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
n Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body
in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback
should occur.
INCORRECT SUPPORT
CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING =
BLADE EXPOSED ONE BLADE TOOTH
BELOW THE MATERIAL TO BE CUT
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
WARNING:When using the saw, always stay alert
and exercise control. Do not remove the saw from
the workpiece while the blade is moving.
BLADE SET TOO DEEP
KICKBACK
Fig. 8
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Fig. 11
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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 the saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp
blades are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the
saw down. Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum
and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these
accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
See Figure 12.
The lower blade guard attached to your trim saw is there
for your protection and safety. Do not alter it for any reason. If it becomes damaged, do not operate the saw until
you have the guard repaired or replaced. Always leave
guard in operating position when using the saw.
DANGER:When sawing through work, lower
blade guard does not cover blade on the underside
of work. Since blade is exposed on underside of
work, keep hands and fingers away from cutting
area. Any part of your body coming in contact with
moving blade will result in serious injury.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 13.
To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger.
Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw
into the workpiece.
WARNING:The blade coming in contact with the
workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause
the saw to “kickback” towards you resulting in serious injury.
To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger.
After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to
come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from
the workpiece while the blade is moving.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
CAUTION:Never use saw when guard is not
operating correctly. Check the guard for correct
operation before each use. The guard is operating
correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to
the closed position. If you drop the saw, check the
lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all
depth settings before reuse.
LOWER BLADE GUARD
IS IN UP POSITION
WHEN MAKING A CUT
BLADE EXPOSED ON
UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE
Fig. 13
Fig. 12
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OPERATION
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
See Figure 14.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct
blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in.
(6.35 mm) below the material being cut. More blade depth
will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut
to be rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is
located on the upper blade guard.
Follow these directions to adjust the blade depth.
n Remove battery pack from saw.
TO RAISE
SAW
WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
the tool could result in accidental starting causing
serious injury.
n Loosen depth adjustment knob.
n Determine the desired depth of cut.
n Locate depth of cut scale on back of upper blade
guard.
n Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower
saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with
notch on blade guard.
n Tighten depth adjustment knob securely.
USING THE LASER GUIDE
See Figure 15
WARNING: Do not stare into the laser beam or
turn the laser on when the tool is not in use. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury. The laser unit comes from the factory already installed and aligned. If the laser becomes
misaligned after time refer to the "adjustments"
section.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on a piece of scrap to ensure laser
is aligned, adjusting the laser may be necessary.
�n Mark the line to be cut on the workpiece.
�n Adjust the depth and angle of the cut as needed.
�n Switch on the laser beam.
�n Install battery pack into the tool and start the motor.
NOTE: Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until
the saw has reached maximum speed.
�n Slowly push the saw forward into the workpiece.
NOTE: Keep the laser beam on the marked line on the
workpiece for precision cutting.
�n Once the cut is complete, allow the saw to come to a
complete stop before turning off the laser.
�n Remove battery pack from saw.
TO
LOWER SAW
TO
LOOSEN
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
DEPRESS LASER
GUIDE SWITCH
(ON/OFF)
BASE
ASSEMBLY
TO
TIGHTEN
Fig. 14
LASER GUIDE
SWITCH
Fig. 15
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OPERATION
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 16 - 18.
It is important to understand the correct method for operating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn
the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
WARNING:To make sawing easier and safer,
always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of
control could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury.
DANGER:When lifting the saw from the
workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside
of the saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make
sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting
the saw down.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.
n Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
n Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while mak-
ing a cut.
n Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always
to your side.
n Support the workpiece near the cut.
n Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece
will not move during the cut.
n Always place the saw on the workpiece that is sup-
ported, not the “cut off” piece.
n Place the workpiece with the “good” side down.
n Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning your cut.
CORRECT
Fig. 17
WRONG
WRONG
Fig. 16
Fig. 18
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CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figure 19.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut
with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in
the figure.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut
in scrap material along a guideline to determine how
much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an
accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guide.
TOP VIEW OF SAW
BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH
ALIGN OUTER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH LINE
OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING CROSS CUTS OR RIP CUTS
GUIDELINE
Fig. 19
WORKPIECE
NOTE: C-CLAMP
BOTH ENDS OF STRAIGHT
STRAIGHT
EDGE
EDGE BEFORE MAKING CUT
Fig. 20
TO RIP CUT WITH EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 21.
Follow these directions to use the edge guide:
n Secure the workpiece.
n Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the
edge of workpiece.
n Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be
straight for your cut to be straight. Use caution to
prevent the blade from binding in the cut.
TO RIP CUT WITHOUT EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 20.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the
saw.
Follow these directions to rip cut:
n Secure the workpiece.
n Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using
C-clamps.
n Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
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WORKPIECE
GUIDELINE
Fig. 21
EDGE GUIDE
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BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 22 - 24.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints:
n Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on
the base when making 45° bevel cuts.
n Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to
determine how much you should offset the guideline
on the cutting material.
n Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting be-
tween zero and 51.5°. Refer to “To Adjust Bevel
Setting” next.
NOTE: When making bevel cuts, you may need to
re-adjust laser (See "Adjusting the Laser.")
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 23
Follow these directions to adjust the bevel setting:
n Remove battery pack from your trim saw.
WARNING:Failure to remove battery pack from
the tool could result in accidental starting causing
serious injury.
BEVEL
SCALE
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
BLADE GUIDE
NOTCH
Fig. 22
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
n Loosen bevel adjustment knob.
n Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach de-
sired angle setting on bevel scale.
n Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING:Attempting a bevel cut without having
the bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can
result in serious injury.
TO BEVEL CUT
See Figure 24.
Follow these directions to bevel cut:
n Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.
n Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
n Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
n Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
n Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
n Lift the saw from the workpiece.
BEVEL
SCALE
BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH
GUIDELINE
ALIGN INNER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH
LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING 45° BEVEL CUTS
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
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OPERATION
POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP
See Figure 25.
The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has been factory
adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making
90° cuts.
TO CHECK POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP
Follow these directions to check the positive 0° bevel
stop:
n Remove battery pack from your trim saw.
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
WARNING:Failure to remove battery pack from
the tool could result in accidental starting causing
serious injury.
n Place the saw in an upside down position on a work-
bench.
n Check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of
the saw using a carpenter’s square.
TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP
Follow these directions to adjust the positive 0° bevel
stop:
n Remove battery pack from your trim saw.
WARNING:Failure to remove battery pack from
the tool could result in accidental starting causing
serious injury.
n Loosen bevel adjustment knob.
n Turn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is
square with the saw blade.
n Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING:Attempting a bevel cut without having
the bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can
result in serious injury.
HEX NUT
POSITIVE 0°
BEVEL STOP
CARPENTER'S
SQUARE
BLADE
Fig. 25
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POCKET CUTTING
See Figure 26.
WARNING:Always adjust bevel setting to zero
before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket
cut at any other setting can result in loss of control
of the saw possibly causing serious injury.
Follow these directions to pocket cut:
n Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
n Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
n Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade
guard handle.
NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle
to avoid serious injury.
n Hold the lower blade guard by the handle.
n Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece
with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not
touch the workpiece.
n Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
n Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
WARNING:Always cut in a forward direction
when pocket cutting. Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to climb up on the
workpiece and back toward you.
n Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
n Lift the saw from the workpiece.
n Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.
WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a
raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could
lead to serious injury.
POCKET CUT
LOWER BLADE GUARD
Fig. 26
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:Before performing any adjustment,
make sure the battery pack is removed from tool.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
ADJUSTING THE LASER
See Figure 27.
NOTE: Draw a pencil line on a scrap workpiece parallel to
the long edge of the base as a straight line guide to aid in
the adjusting process.
�n Remove battery pack from your trim saw.
�n Make sure laser is turned off.
n Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base.
�n Turn laser on.
�n Loosen the screw inside laser.
�n Rest the front of the base on scrap workpiece.
n Adjust the laser beam with the mark on the scrap
workpiece by loosening the screw to the laser aperture
and slowly moving laser guide left or right.
n Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in
scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut.
�n Once alignment is achieved tighten the screw.
�n Replace the laser cover.
n Check for proper alignment.
�n Repeat as necessary until laser is aligned.
LASER
COVER
SCREW
LONG EDGE
OF BASE
PENCIL LINE
Fig. 27
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:When servicing use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty,
also wear a dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear
and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using
this tool for extended work on these types of materials. However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely
important to clean the tool using compressed air.
REPLACING LASER GUIDE BATTERIES
See Figure 28.
�n Remove battery pack from saw.
�n Make sure laser is turned off.
n Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base.
�n Remove both AAA batteries.
�n Install the two AAA batteries aligning the positives (+)
with positives (+) and the negatives (-) with negatives (-)
as shown on the inside base of laser.
�n Replace the laser cover.
n Turn on laser.
CAUTION:Use of controls or adjustments or
performance other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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 lubrication
is required.
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MAINTENANCE
BATTERIES
The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
The batteries in this tool 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
following:
n Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is
fully charged and ready for use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
n Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
80°F.
n Store battery packs in a "discharged" condition.
ACCESSORIES
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of nickelcadmium batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
WARNING: 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. Nickel-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.
The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears retail stores:
n 5-1/2 in. Thin Kerf Blade
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 tool. The use of attachments or
accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
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CRAFTSMAN 19.2 VOLT CORDLESS TRIM SAW – MODEL NUMBER 315.115160
*** Complete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store
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Operator's Manual
19.2 Volt Reciprocating Saw
Variable Speed
Model No.
315.114270
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
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-193
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
n Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
n Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................2
n General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
n Specific Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................................................4
n Safety Rules for Charger..................................................................................................................................................5
n Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
n Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8-9
n Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................10
n Operation ................................................................................................................................................................. 10-14
n Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................15
n Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
n Exploded View and Parts List ........................................................................................................................................17
n Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................................18
WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE
NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it,
free of charge.
If this Craftsman tool 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
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.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
n 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.
n Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
n 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.
n Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
n 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
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
n Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
n 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
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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 accidentally.
n Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SERVICE
n Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will
also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and
possibly injury.
n 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 Instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury.
n 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.
n 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 immediately.
n Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock.
n 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.
n 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.
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
nBefore using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent
misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to the charger and battery, charge only
nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifically designated on your charger. Other types of
batteries may burst, causing personal injury or
damage.
n Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or
damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase
the risk of electric shock.
n 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.
nDo 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 immediately.
n 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 subjected to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of
accidental falls, which could cause injury, and damage
to the cord, which could result in electric shock.
n Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent
damage to housing or internal parts.
n 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.
n 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
n 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.
n 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.
nDo not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or
fire.
n Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock.
n Disconnect charger from the power supply when
not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock
or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into
the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the
charger during a power surge.
n Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated
portion of output connector or uninsulated battery
terminal.
nSave 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 to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
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.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this 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
VVolts
AAmperes
HzHertz
WWatt
minMinutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
n
o
.../min
No Load Speed
Class II Construction
Per Minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Type of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields and a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with
any hot surface.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and
should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to
your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for
repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
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. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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 operation and instructing others who may use this
product.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor.................................................................................................................................................................19.2 Volts DC
No Load Speed ................................................................................................................................................... 0-3100/min.
Charger Input .......................................................................................................................................120 V, 60 Hz, AC only
Stroke Length................................................................................................................................................................7/8 in.
BASE (SHOE)
ASSEMBLY
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
SAW BLADE
SWITCH
TRIGGER
BLADE CLAMP
LOCK / RELEASE
LEVER
BATTERY PACK
DEPRESS EITHER SIDE TO
PULL SWITCH TRIGGER
HEX KEY HOLDER
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
HEX KEY
Fig. 1
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating Features and Safety Rules.
TOOLLESS 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 lever,
located on side of saw, insert blade between blade clamp
and saw bar as far as possible, then release lever to lock
position.
HEX KEY HOLDER
A hex key is packed with your saw. A convenient feature
on your saw is the hex key holder. This is a slot located on
the bottom portion of the saw handle. It is convenient for
storing the hex key when it is not being 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 pull 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 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 Craftsman dealer.
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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
n Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Reciprocating Saw
Blades (2)
Battery Pack
Charger
Operator’s Manual
OPERATION
WARNING:
this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
If any parts are missing do not operate
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 tool when assembling
parts.
WARNING:Do not allow familiarity with tools to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious
injury.
WARNING:Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
n Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard wood).
n Cutting masonite and plastic.
n Cutting drywall.
n Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods,
aluminum, brass, and copper.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack,
remove the battery pack from the charger immediately if no LED comes on. Return the battery pack
and charger to your nearest service center for checking 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 nearest service center. Do not insert another battery pack
into the charger. A damaged charger may
damage a battery pack.
LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
n Red LED on = Fast charging mode.
n Green LED on = Fully charged and in trickle charge
mode.
n 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.
n Yellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or
defective battery pack.
n No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for this tool has 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 will not reach full charge the first time
they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed
by recharging) for them to become fully charged.
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OPERATION
®
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
If battery pack is below normal temperature range, the
green LED on charger will come on. Allow battery pack to
reach normal temperature, then the red LED will come on.
NOTE: If the 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.
n Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
n Make sure the power supply is normal household
voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
n Connect the charger to the power supply.
n Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib
on the battery pack with the groove in the charger.
n Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on
the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
charger.
n Normally the red LED on charger will come on. This
indicates the charger is in fast charging mode.
n Red LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour
then the green LED will come on. Green LED on
indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is
in maintenance charge mode.
NOTE: The green LED will remain on until the battery
pack is removed from the charger or charger is
disconnected from the power supply.
n If both yellow and green LEDs come on, this indicates
a deeply discharged or defective battery pack. Allow
the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15 to 30
minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal
voltage range, the red LED should come on. If the red
LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may
indicate a defective battery pack and should be
replaced.
BATTERY PACK SHOWN
IN CHARGER
CHARGER
n After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging
time is required to fully recharge battery pack.
n The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
n Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area
of extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal
room temperature.
NOTE: The charger and battery pack should be placed
in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F
but less than 100°F.
n When batteries become fully charged, unplug the
charger from power supply and remove the battery
pack.
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery 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.
RED LED ON INDICATES
FAST CHARGING MODE
GREEN LED ON AFTER FAST CHARGING CYCLE,
INDICATES FULLY CHARGED BATTERY PACK
AND IN TRICKLE CHARGE MODE.
YELLOW AND GREEN LEDS ON INDICATES DEEPLY
DISCHARGED OR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK.
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4-1/2 IN.
Fig. 2
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OPERATION
TO REMOVE / ATTACH BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
TO REMOVE:
n Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress
both sides to release battery pack from your saw.
n Remove battery pack from your saw.
TO ATTACH:
n Place the battery pack in your saw aligning raised rib
on battery pack with groove in saw's battery port.
n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery
pack snap into place and battery pack is secured to
saw before beginning operation.
CAUTION:When placing battery pack in the tool,
be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the
bottom of the saw and latches into place properly.
Improper installation of the battery pack can cause
damage to internal components.
TO INSTALL SAW BLADE
See Figure 4.
n Remove battery pack.
WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
n Lift blade clamp lock / release lever located on side of
saw.
n Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar.
n Lock blade clamp lever.
n Replace battery pack.
TO INSTALL /
TO RELEASE
BLADE CLAMP LOCK /
RELEASE LEVER
BLADE CLAMP
BLADE
BATTERY PACK
DEPRESS LATCH TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
TO LOCK
BATTERY PORT
Fig. 4
BLADE SHOWN
CORRECT IN SAW BAR
LATCH
Fig. 3
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OPERATION
BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY
See Figure 5.
The base assembly of your reciprocating saw pivots up
and down in both directions. It also is adjustable, allowing
the use of the blade teeth at different positions on the
blade.
TO CHANGE POSITIONS OF BASE ASSEMBLY:
n Remove battery pack.
WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from saw
could result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.
n Loosen the set screw in the gear frame with the hex
key provided with this saw.
n Reposition base assembly to desired position.
n Retighten set screw securely. Do not overtighten
screw or use an aid with the hex key.
n Remove hex key and store it in the hex key holder.
PIVOT
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 6.
Hold your saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be
sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces
should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps
to the work bench or table. Mark the line of cut clearly.
Depress the lock-off button, then pull switch trigger to
start the cutting action. Place the base assembly against
the work, then move the blade into the work. Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting.
Let the blade and saw do the work. Use of excessive
pressure that causes bending or twisting of the blade may
result in broken blades.
HEX KEY
SET SCREW
Fig. 6
BASE (SHOE)
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 5
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OPERATION
PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figure 7.
Mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting
point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of
the blade over that point. Rest front edge of base (shoe)
assembly on work and hold firmly in position. Depress the
lock-off button, then pull switch trigger to start the cutting
action.
WARNING: Make sure blade does not touch work
until motor reaches full speed, since this could cause
loss of control resulting in serious injury.
With saw blade at full cutting speed, slowly tilt saw
downward until tip of blade starts cutting work. After
blade penetrates work, tilt saw until blade is perpendicular
to the work.
Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could
ignite fumes. Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the
clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work
being cut. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp
work in a vise if possible and cut close to the vise. To
cut thin sheet material, "sandwich" the material between
hardboard or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate
vibration and material tearing.
METAL CUTTING
See Figure 8.
Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum,
brass, and copper may be cut with your saw. Be careful
not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force. We
recommend cutting oil when cutting most soft metals
and steel. Cutting oil will also keep blades cool, increase
cutting action, and prolong blade life.
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when using compressed air
to clean tools. If the operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
WARNING:To avoid serious personal injury, always
remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning
or performing any maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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, oil, grease, etc.
BATTERIES
The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
The batteries in this tool 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
following:
n Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is
fully charged and ready for use.
n Store the battery pack where the temperatures is be-
low 80°F.
n Store battery packs in a "discharged" condition.
WARNING:Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals 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. All other parts
should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of batteries
properly.
This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of nickelcadmium batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
WARNING: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. Nickel-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.
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ACCESSORIES
The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears retail stores:
BLADE TYPES
IN. PER IN.
For fast smooth cuts in woods, masonite, plastics, hard composition board and all
plunge cutting. Keyhole blade shape permits cutting in hard to reach areas...................................... 6 ....................6
For fast, smooth, deep cuts through thick wood, plastic, composition board, and hardboard........... 12 ................... 6
For rough cuts in wood. ....................................................................................................................... 12 ................... 6
High speed steel blade for cutting ferrous metals less than 1/8 in. thick and for cutting
tubing or pipe with a 1/8 in. thick wall section or less. ........................................................................ 4 ................... 24
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 tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
LENGTH TEETH
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CRAFTSMAN 19.2 VOLT RECIPROCATING SAW – MODEL NO. 315.114270
®
2
1
6
5
3
4
The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number
in all correspondence regarding your 19.2 VOLT RECIPROCATING SAW or when ordering repair parts.
SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS LIST
Key Part
No. Number Description Qty.
1 3021608 Base (Shoe) Assembly ........................................................................................1
■Parts, Ordering, and Service .................................................................................................................................... 12
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN FLUORESCENT LIGHT
If this Fluorescent Light 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 Fluorescent Light 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 fluorescent light has many features for making the
use of this product 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.
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 Z87.1.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product
until you thoroughly read and completely understand the operator’s manual. Pay close attention
to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings,
and Cautions. If you use this product properly
and only as intended, you will enjoy years of
safe, reliable service.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, can
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
■Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
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 cords may create a fire.
■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
only with charger listed.
■Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery 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. A moment of inatten-
tion while operating power tools may result in serious
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. Do
not use on a ladder or unstable support.
TOOL USE AND CARE
■Disconnect battery pack from tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce 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.
■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.
SERVICE
■Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
■When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement 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.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of 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. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
IMPORTANT RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS
■USE ONLY THE CHARGER RECOMMENDED FOR
USE WITH YOUR FLASHLIGHT. Do not substitute
any other charger. Use of another charger could cause
batteries to explode causing possible serious 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 will reduce the risk of explosion and
possibly injury.
■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 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. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING: 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 immediately.
WARNING: Never use a battery pack that has been
damaged or received a sharp blow. A damaged
battery pack is subject to explosion. Properly dispose
of a damaged battery pack immediately. Failure to
heed this warning can result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING: This light is not a toy and should not be
used by children.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER
■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. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
■To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-
cadmium 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 wet or damp conditions.
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 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 subjected
to damage or stress. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
■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)161616
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 qualified
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 will 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 frequently
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SYMBOLS
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.
SYMBOLNAMEDESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
VVoltsVoltage
AAmperesCurrent
HzHertzFrequency (cycles per second)
minMinutesTime
Alternating CurrentType or a characteristic of current
---Direct CurrentType or a characteristic of current
n
0
.../minRevolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute
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.
No Load SpeedRotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes,
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
Safety Alert Symbol
Wet Conditions Alert
Hot Surface. Do Not TouchDO NOT TOUCH. Keep all body parts
It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
This decal indicates HOT SURFACE.
away from all hot surfaces.
SYMBOL MEANING
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 instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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OPERATION
BATTERY PACK/CHARGER
If not purchased as a kit, the battery pack and charger are
not included with your light. They are both sold separately. If you need to purchase the battery pack and
charger, use the following information:
The battery pack for this light has been shipped in a low
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge it until light on front of charger changes
from red to green.
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (operating light followed
by recharging) for batteries to become fully charged.
CHARGING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 1.
■Use only the recommended battery pack and charger
with the light.
■Make sure power supply is normal household
voltage, 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
■Connect charger to power supply.
■Place battery pack in charger aligning raised rib on
battery pack with groove in charger.
■Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery
pack engage properly with contacts in charger.
■Normally, the red LED on charger will come on. This
indicates charger is in fast charging mode.
■Red LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour
then the green LED will come on. Green LED on
indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is
in trickle charge mode. Note: Green LED will remain
on until battery pack is removed from charger or
charger is disconnected from power supply.
■If both yellow and green LED come on, this indicates a
deeply discharged or defective battery pack.
See Figure 1.
Allow battery pack to remain in charger for 15 to 30
minutes. When battery pack reaches normal voltage
range, red LED should come on.
If red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this
indicates a defective battery pack and should be
replaced.
■After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging
time is required to fully recharge battery pack.
■The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
■Do not place charger and battery pack in an area of
extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room
temperature.
Note: Charger and battery pack should be placed in a
location where the temperature is more than 50°F but
less than 100°F.
■When batteries become fully charged, unplug charger
from power supply and remove the battery pack.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING
HOT BATTERY PACK
When using the light continuously, the batteries in the
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery
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
battery pack in charger. If 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
your light causes the batteries to become hot. It does not
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGINGBATTERY PACK" for normal recharging of batteries. If
the charger does not charge the battery pack under
normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and
charger to the nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical
check.
BATTERY PACK
SHOWN IN CHARGER
CHARGER
RED LED ON INDICATES
FAST CHARGING MODE
GREEN LED ON AFTER FAST CHARGING
CYCLE, INDICATES FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
®
PACK AND IN TRICKLE CHARGE MODE.
YELLOW AND GREEN LEDS ON INDICATES DEEPLY
DISCHARGED OR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK.
Fig. 1
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OPERATION
LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER LED WILL BE ON
TO INDICATE 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.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to battery pack,
remove battery pack from charger immediately if no
LED comes on. Return battery pack and charger to
your nearest Sears Service Center for checking or
replacing. Also, if you are removing battery pack from
charger and no LEDs are on, return both battery pack
and charger to your nearest Sears Service Center.
Do not insert another battery pack into charger. A
damaged charger may damage a battery pack.
TO INSTALL OR REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
■Use only the recommended battery pack with your light.
■Orient battery pack so that raised rib on battery pack
aligns with groove inside light. Battery pack is designed to fit only one way into light handle.
■Insert battery pack, making sure latches on each side
of battery pack snap into place and battery pack is
secure in light before use.
CAUTION: When placing battery pack in your light,
be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove
inside light handle and latches snap into place
properly. Improper assembly of battery pack can
cause damage to internal components.
■To remove battery pack, locate latches on end of
battery pack and depress to release battery pack from
your light.
SWITCH
See Figure 3.
To turn light on and off, depress switch trigger.
SWITCH
WARNING: Do not install battery pack to your light
until you have read and understood all precautions
and operating instructions in the manual and printed
on battery pack and charger.
LATCHES
Fig. 3
HANGING / STORAGE FEATURE
See Figure 4.
On top of the housing is a hook in which you can use to
hang the light up. This is a good feature for storing light
when not in use and also to keep light out of the reach of
children. To use, simply lift up on hook.
TO
RAISE
TO
LOWER
HANGER
BATTERY PACK
Fig. 2
Fig 4
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
FLUORESCENT TUBE REPLACEMENT
See Figure 4.
When purchasing replacement fluorescent tube, request
recommended part number 7819602. See
TO REPLACE FLUORESCENT TUBE:
■ Remove battery pack from worklight.
■ Remove screw to release lens cover. Remove lens
cover by pulling forward and lifting from the housing.
■ To remove old fluorescent tube from spring, gently
grasp the lower edge of the rubber cushion and sides
of bulb. Carefully work tube in a side-to-side motion
while easing tube forward and up until tube is free from
the spring. Do not pull fluorescent tube straight out
from its center, as this increases chance of breakage.
Figure 5.
See Page 8.
Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage
tool as well as workpiece.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this worklight
or create accessories not recommended for use with
this worklight. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
Remove rubber cushion from old fluorescent tube and
place on top of new tube, rounded edge facing
outward.
■ Insert new fluorescent tube in spring by aligning prongs
on tube with holes in tube socket area. Gently push
down on base of new tube until fully engaged. Do not
force tube into place.
■ Replace lens cover by sliding lower edge into housing.
Align screw holes at top. With a hand tool, tighten
screw. Do not use drill included in kit to tighten screw,
as drill torque may damage lens cover.
■ Replace battery pack.
PULL LENS COVER
FORWARD TO REMOVE
SCREW
LENS COVER
RUBBER
CUSHION
FLUORESCENT TUBE
BULB
SOCKET AREA
9
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MAINTENANCE
BATTERIES
The battery pack for this light is equipped with nickelcadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from
each charging will depend how much the light is used.
The batteries in the battery pack 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
following:
■Store and charge the battery pack in a cool area.
Temperatures below 50°F or above 100° F will
shorten battery life.
■Never store battery pack in a discharged condition.
Recharge battery immediately when it becomes
discharged.
■All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher
the temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If
you store your light for long periods of time without
using it, recharge the batteries every month or two.
This practice will prolong battery life.
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws
may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
WARNING:
terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not
attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or
remove any of its components. Nickel-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 can result in fire and/or serious injury.
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's
WARNING: Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery pack. Fire or injury can result.
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