Craftsman 315171070 Owner’s Manual

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Model No.

315.171070

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CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operat-

ing Instructions before first
use of this product

Sears, Roebuck and Coo, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

972000-380

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t_ Table Of Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 2

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

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

[] Rules ForSafe Operation .................................................................................................................................. 3-5

[] Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................6

[] Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................................6

[] Accessories .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

[] Features ................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8

[] Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................................. 9-10

[] Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................10-11

[] Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

[] Exploded View and Repair Parts List ................................................................................................................... 15

[] Parts Ordering / Service ......................................................................................................................................... 16

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC RECIPROCATING SAW
If this I:RAFlJ'$MRN Electronic Reciprocating Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the

date of purchase, RETURN tT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will
repair' it, free of charge.

If thisI:RFIFt'$_IIAN Electronic Reciprocating Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your reciprocating saw has many features for making
cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable,

Safety, performance and dependability have been
given top priority in the design of this saw making it

easy to maintain and operate,

,_ CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire

owner's manual before using your new
reciprocating saw. Pay close attention to the

Rules For' Safe Operation, Warnings and
Cautions. If you use your reciprocating saw

properly and only for what it is intended, you will
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for

proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates caution or warning May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs

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.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric
power tools which eliminates the need for the usual
three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal
parts are isolated from internal metal motor
components with pi'otecting insulation. Double

insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

_, WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool

until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc

contained in this manual Faiiure to comply
can result in accidents involving fire, electric

shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner's

manual and review frequently for continuing
safe operation, and instructing others who may

use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefuliy_ Learn itsapplications and

limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related to this tool.

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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.

For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigera-

tor enclosures_

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KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.

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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents.r

IMPORTANT

Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualified service

technician For service we suggest you return the too!
to your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use

original factory replacement parts when servicing°

[] AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT, Don't

use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep work area well lit

[] KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area_ Do not let visitors

contact tool or extension cord°

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STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up

place - out of the reach of children

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DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

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USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool..

Don't use toot for purpose not intended - for

example - A circular saw should never be used
for cutting tree limbs or logs.

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WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber

gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors Wear protective hair
covering to contain tong hair and keep it from
being drawn into nearby air vents.

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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;

they are not safety glasses.

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PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust

mask if the cutting operation is dusty_

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PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protection during extended periods of operation

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DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep

cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

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SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees

both hands to operate tool.

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DON'T OVERREACH, Keep proper footing and
balance at all times Do not use on a ladder or

unstable support.

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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE, Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories

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DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments,

blades, bits, cutters, etc. all tools should be

disconnected from power supply_

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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that

keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from

too! before turning it on.

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AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry

plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.

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MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN

GOOD CONDITION, When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized

cord will cause a drop in fine voltage resulting in

loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size

(A_WG.) of at least 14 is recommended for an

extension cord t00 feet or tess in length. A cord
exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number, the heavier the cord,

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OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords

suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved
cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for ex_

ample - SJTW-A or SJOW-A

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KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp
blades minimize stalling and kickback.

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KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach

underneath work while blade is cutting. Do not
attempt to remove cut material while blade is
cutting

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NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could

ignite fumes.

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INSPECT TOOl,. CORDS PERIODICALLY and if

damaged, have repaired by authorized service
facility_ Stay constantly aware of cord Iocation
and keep it well away from the blade.

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INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-

CALLY and replace ifdamaged.

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KEEP HANDLES 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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STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and
use common sense. Do not operate tool when

you are tired, Do not rush.

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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it

will operate properly and perform its intended

function. Check for' alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,

mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation_ A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or re-

placed by an authorized service center unless

indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual

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DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center.

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CUTTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN
WALLS CAN CAUSE BLADE, BLADE CLAMP,

AND SAW BAR ASSEMBLY TO BECOME

ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do not touch metal parts

when cutting into a wall; grasp only the insulated

handle(s) provided on the tool. Make sure hidden

electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical

hazards are not in the blade path when cutting

into a wall.

[] INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber

before cutting,

[] NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts

during use.

[] NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts

have come to a complete stop.

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