Craftsman 315.115850 User Manual

PERATOR'S MAN AL

7-1/4 in., 19.2 VOLT

CORDLESS DUAL LASER

Model No.

315.115850

CIRCULAR SAW

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

983000-797 10-29-08 (REV:03)

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[] Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

[] Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

[] General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

[] Specific Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................... 4-6

[] Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7-8

[] Features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9-10

[] Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................. 10-11

[] Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 12-20

[] Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................................... 21

[] Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................. 22

[] Exploded View and Parts List................................................................................................................................... 23-24

[] Parts Ordering/Service ..................................................................................................................................... Back Page

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 ANY

SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET iN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA SAFETY

[] Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

[] Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

[] Keep children and bystanders away while operating

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY [] Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

[] Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body

is earthed or grounded.

[] Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

[] Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk

of electric shock.

[] When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

[] Use battery only with charger listed.

MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER

315.115850

(M-ion)

315.113740

(13O285OO3,

13O285OO6)

315.113710

(130156001)

BATTERY PACK

(Ni-Cd)

130279003,

130279005

(Item No. 911375)

(Multi-Chemistry)

315.259260

(140351 001)

315.259260 (140351001)

1425301 _11041)

315.115730

(140301003)

315.115720

(140301001)

PERSONAL SAFETY

[] Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under

the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A

moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

[] Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for

appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

[] Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in

the off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in

power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

[] Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to

a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

[] Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

[] Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long

hair can be caught in moving parts.

[] If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

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

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

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

footing on asolid surface enables better control of the

power tool in unexpected situations.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

[] Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

tool for your application. The correct power tool will

do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

[] Do not use the power tool if the switch does not

turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

[] Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

[] Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

[] Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

beforeuse.Manyaccidentsarecausedbypoorly

maintainedpowertools.

[] Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properly

maintainedcuttingtoolswithsharpcuttingedgesare lesslikelyto bindandareeasierto control.

[]

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,

in accordance with these instructions and in the

manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could

result in a hazardous situation.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE [] Ensure the switch is in the off position before

inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into

power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

[] Recharge only with the charger specified by the

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

[] Use power tools only with specifically designated

battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

[] 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

burns or a fire.

[] Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected

from the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid

contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or

burns.

SERVICE

[] Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is

maintained.

_k WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must

read instruction manual.

[]

When servicing a power 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.

[] DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and

the 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.

[] Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The

guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.

[] Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the

workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.

[] Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across

your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform.

It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

[] Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when

performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with

a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool

"live" and shock the operator.

[] When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight

edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and

reduces the chance of blade binding.

[] Always use blades with correct size and shape

(diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.

[] Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers

or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw for optimum performance and

safety of operation.

[] Never use abrasive wheels with the circular saw.

CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK:

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.

When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.

If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided

by taking proper precautions, as given below: [] Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw

and position your arms to resist kickback forces.

Position your body to either side of the blade, but

not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be

controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

[] When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut

for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes

to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion, or kickback may occur.

Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the

cause of blade binding.

[] When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center

the saw blade in the kerr and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is

binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece

as the saw is restarted.

[] Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade

pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag

under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

[] Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened

or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

[] Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers

must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding

and kickback.

[] Use extra caution when making a "plunge cut" into

existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding

blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.

[] Check lower guard for proper closing before each

use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or

tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is

accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise

the lower guard with the retracting handle. Make sure it

moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

[] Check the operation of the lower guard spring, if

the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may

operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.

[] Lower guard should be retracted manually only for

special cuts, such as "plunge cuts" and "compound

cuts." Raise lower guard by retracting handle. As

soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard

must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

[] Always observe that the lower guard is covering the

blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be

aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

[] Know your power tool. Read operator's manual

carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this

power tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

[] Always wear safety glasses with side shields.

Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will

reduce the risk of eye injury.

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

operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the

risk of serious personal injury.

[] Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection

during extended periods of operation. Following this

rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

[] Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an

electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in

operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing

accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

[] Do not place battery tools or their batteries near

fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and

possibly injury.

[] Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do

not use a battery pack or charger 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.

[] Batteries 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.

[] Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet

location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.

[] For best results, your battery tool should be

charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not store

outside or in vehicles.

[] Under extreme usage or temperature condi-

tions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash 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.

[] if the power supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized

service center to avoid risk.

LASER GUIDE WARNINGS: The laser guide radiation used in the Craftsman circular

saw is Class Ilia with maximum <5mW and 650nm wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an

optical hazard although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness.

[] Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide. [] The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions.

[]

Never aim the beam at a person or object other than the workpiece.

[]

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.

[]

All repairs should be made by an authorized service

representative or the laser manufacturer.

[]

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and

use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc- tions also to prevent misuse of the product and

possible injury.

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL

min

n o

[]

.../min

NAME

Volts

Amperes

Hertz

Watt

Minutes

Alternating Current

Direct Current

No Load Speed

Class II Tool

Per Minute

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

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

Wet Conditions Alert

Read The Operator's Manual

Eye Protection

Safety Alert

No Hands Symbol

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as necessary, 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 seri- ous personal injury.

Hot Surface

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

Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedtoexplainthelevelsofriskassociatedwiththisproduct.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

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

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

WARNING: 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 SEARS PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical

replacement parts.

,_ WARNING:

,_, WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do

not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's

manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not use this product. Call the Craftsman Consumer Helpline at

1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

The operation of any power tool can result inforeign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. 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.

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