Craftsman 315.115920 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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19.2 VOLT BLOWER/VAC

Model No.

315.115920

_k WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,

the user must read and understand the

operator's manual before using this
product.

Craftsman Consumer Helpline: 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

987000-122
08-22-07 (REV:02)

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BATTERIESAND

CHARGERS SOLD

SEPARATELY

• Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

• Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

• Important Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3

• Safety Rules for Charger ................................................................................................................................................. 4

• Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5-6

• Features ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7

• Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

• Operation .................................................................................................................................................................... 8-11

• Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................. 12

• Exploded View and Parts List ................................................................................................................................... 13-14

• 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 rentai 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 product 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.

_i, WARNING] READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instruc-

tions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS

APPLIANCE
_, WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock

DO NOT expose to rain. Store indoors.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

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

can be caught in internal moving parts.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the blower/vac in unexpected situations. Do
not use on a ladder or unstable support.

• Use safety equipment. Dust mask must be used for
appropriate conditions.

• Do not allow children to operate blower/vac or play
with blower/vac as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.

• Use this product ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Use only the attachments

recommended in this manual.

• If product is not working properly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return to your nearest service center.

• Do not handle charger plug or blower/vac with wet

hands.

• Do not put any objects in ventilation openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked. Keep openings free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

• NEVER vacuum materials such as hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches, burning or smoking ashes, etc.

• DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible

liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.

• Do not use without vacuum bag in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging from or
plugging into an electrical outlet for charging.

• Use extra care when using on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up hard objects such as nails,
screws, coins, etc. Damage or injury could result.

• Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.

• Blower/vac does not have to be plugged into an

electrical outlet, therefore it is always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards when using

the blower/vac or when changing accessories.

• Remove battery when the vacuum is not in use and

before servicing.

• Use only the charger recommended for your
blower/vac. Do not substitute any other charger. Use

of another charger could cause batteries to explode
causing possible serious injury.

• Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER

315.1t5920 130279005 Model No. 1425301
(Item No. 911375) (Item No. 911041)

130279003 Model No. 315.t15730

(Item No. 140301003)

• Do not place blower/vac or batteries near fire or
heat. They may explode.

• The product should be charged in a location where

the temperature is more than 50°F but less than

100°F.

• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in

contact with skin, wash at least 10 minutes then seek
immediate medical attention.

• 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 an
open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and
chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.

• 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.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may

affect the product's operation. If damaged, have the
product serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained products.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one blower/vac may create a risk of
injury when used on another blower/vac.

• Product 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 product, 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 electric shock or injury.

• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this

product. If you loan someone this product, loan

them these instructions also.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock.

A WARNING] READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

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

serious personal injury.

• Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery

charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent
misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.

_h, CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock

or damage to the charger and battery, charge
only nickeFcadmium rechargeable batteries as
specifically designated on your charger. Other
types of batteries may burst, causing personal
injury or damage.

• Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or
damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase

the risk of electric shock.

• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold

by the battery charger manufacturer may result in

a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,

fire, or serious personal injury.

• Do not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to

carry the charger. Do not puli 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.

• 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 fails, which could cause injury, and
damage to the cord, which could result in electric

shock.

• Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent

damage to housing or internal parts.

• Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products,
etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain

chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.

• An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension

cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
extension cord must be used, make sure:

a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same

number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.

b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good

electrical condition; and

c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating

of charger as specified betow:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or

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

serviceman.

• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp

blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any

way. Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical

check to determine if the charger is in good working
order.

• Do not disassemble charger. Take itto an authorized

serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

• Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of

electric shock.

• Disconnect charger from the power supply when

not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock

or damage to the charger if metal items should fail into

the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the

charger during a power surge.

• Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated

portion of output connector or uninsulated battery

terminal.

• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these

instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger 1425301 and 115730.

2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and
product using battery.

3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only nickel-cadmium rechargeabte batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst, causing personal injury or damage.

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tionofthesesymbolswillallowyoutooperatethetoolbetterandsafer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIG NATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

Alternating Current Type of current

Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

[] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

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

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

Safety Alert Precautions that involve

Keep Bystanders Away Keep ail bystanders at least 50 ft.

O Eye Hearing eye hearing protection operating equipment.

(_ Hair Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could result in

and Protection Wear and when this

Long

Blower Tubes Do not operate without tubes in place.

Clothing

Loose Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake

personal injury.

could result in personal injury.

expose

your

safety.

away.