Craftsman 315.172110 Owner's Manual

SIEA/RS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

31 5.1

72110

CAUTION:

Read

Rules for

Safe Operation

and All lnstruc-

tions

Carefully

Thank You

for Buying

Craftsman Tools

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Auto-Scroller

Saw

3/4

Inch

Stroke

Adjustable

-

Variable

Speed

Double

lnsulated

Warranty

Introduction
Operation
Maintenance
Repair

Parts

612547-463

9-97

Sears, Roebuck

and Co., Hotlman Estates,

lL

60179 USA

FULL

ONE

YEAB

WA1RANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN

AUTO-SCROLLER

SAW

lf this

Craftsman

Auto-Scroller

Saw

tarls

to

grve

complete

sat sJactron

withln one_year

lrom the

dale ot

purcnase'

niiunntiioineruelnesrseARsSTORElNTHEUNlrEDSTATES.andSearsrvl

rgpsr

t.freeofcharge.

lfthisCraftsmanAuto-ScrollerSaw

isusedforcommeroalorrenlalpurposes,thrswarranlyapp

esiorony90days

from the

date

of

PUrchase.

This

warranty

gives

you

specilic

legal rights,

and

you

may

also have other

rights which

vary frof srate

1n stale

Sears.

Floebuck

and

Co.,

DEPT. 817

wA, Hottman

Eslates'

lL

60179

INTRODUCTION

DOUBLE

INSULATION

is a concept

In safety.

in

elec'

tric oower

tools,

which

eliminates

ihe

need

tor the

usual

three

wire

grounded

power

cord

and

grounded

suppl\,

system.

Whereve'there

is eleclrrc

curent

in

the tool ihere

are

two complete

sets

or

insJlalron

to

protecl

the user.

All exposed

melal

parts

are

lsolated

from

the

internal

metal

molor components

wrth

pro'

tectrng

insulation.

IMPORTANT

-

Servicing

of

a tool

wrth double

in'

sulatron

reeuires

extreme

care

and

knowledge

ot the

svstem

and

should be

performed

only

by

a

quaiified

""ru16s

lg6hnrcian.

For service

we suggest

you

return

the

lool to

your

nearest

Sears

Store

for

repatr

Always

use orlg

nal

factory repiacement

parts

when

servicing.

RULES

FOR SAFE

OPERATION

READ

ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1 KNOW

YOUR

POWER

TOOL.

Read owner's

8.

manual carefully.

Learn

its applications

and

limitations as well as

the specific

potential hazards

9.

related

to this lool.

2 GUARD

AGAINST

ELECTRICAL

SHOCK

by

preventing

body

contact

with

grounded

surlaces.

For

example:

Pipes,

radiators,

ranges,

ref rigerator

enclosures.

10.

3.

KEEP GUARDS

lN PLACE

and

rn workrng order'

4. KEEPWORKAREACLEAN.Cluneredareasand
benches

invite accidents.

5.

AVOIDDANGEROUSENVIRONMENT.Don't

use

power

tool

in damp or

wet

localions or

expose

to

rain.

Keep work area

well

lit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN

ANO

VISITORS

AWAY.

AII

I I'

visitors

should

wear safety

glasses

and

be kept a

safe distance

from

work area. Do

not

let visitors

contact lool

or exlension

cord.

12.

7. STORE IDLE

TOOLS.

When not

in

use

lools

should be stored

in a dry and

high or

locked-up

13

place

-

out of the

reach of children.

DON'T

FORCE

TOOL.

lt

will do the

job

better

and

safer

at the

rate

lor

which

it was designed.

USE

RIGHT

TOOL.

Don't

force small

tool

or

attachment

to do the

job

of a

heavy duty

tool

Don

t

use tool

for

ourDose

not

intended

-

for

example

'

A

circular

saw should

never be used

for cutting

tree

limbs

or logs.

WEAR

PROPER

APPAREL.

Do not

wear oose

clothing

or

jewelry

that

can

get

caught

;-

:oo, s

moving

parts

and

cause

personal lnjury

Ru:ae:

gloves

and

non-skid

footwear

are

reconme^oeo

when

working outdoors.

Wea' oro:ecl've

hair

covering

lo

contain

long

hair and

keep t

from being

drawn

into nearby air

vents

ALWAYS

WEAR SAFETY

GLASSES.

Everyday

eyeglasses

have only

lmpact-resistant

lenses;

they

are

NOT safety

giasses.

PROTECT

YOUR

LUNGS.

Wear

a

face

mask

or

dust

mask

if

operatlon

is dusty.

PROTECT

YOUR

HEARING.

Wear

hearing

protection

during

extended

periods

of operat

on.

AJ'

Page 2

RULES FOR

SAFE

OPERATION

(Continued)

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DON'TABUSECORD.Nevercarrytoolbycordor

28.

iank

it to disconnect

from receptacle.

Keep

cord

lrom

heat, oil and sharp edges.

15.

SECURE

WORK. Use

clamps or a

vise

to

hold

work. Both hands

are

needed to operate the lool.

16. DON'T

OVERREACH.

Keep

proper

footing

and

balance at all

trmes. Do not use on a

ladder

or

unstable

suooort.

17. MA|NTAlNTOOLSW|THCARE.Keeptoolssharp
at all

I

mes,

and clean

for best

and safest

perfo'-ance.

Follow

instructions for lubricating

d-o :'ranging accessones.

18

DISCONNECT

TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing,

or when changing attachments,

blades,

bits,

cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected

from

power

supply.

19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS ANDWRENCHES.
Form

habit

ofchecking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are

removed

trom tool before turning

it

on.

20.

AVOID

ACCIOENTAL STARTING.

Don't

carry

plugged-in

tools with finger

on

swiich. Be sure

switch

is of{

wten

plugging

in.

21. MAKE SURE

YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN

GOOD

CONOITION. When using an extension

cord, be sure

to

use

one heavy enough to carry the

current vour oroductwilldraw.

An undersized cord

will cause a drop

in line voltage resulting in loss

ot

power

and overheatinE. A wire

gage

size

(A.W.G.)

of al easl

16 is recommended for an extension

cord 1 00

teet or less in length. A cord exceeding
100 leet is not recommended. lf in doubt, use the
next heavier

gage.

The

smaller

the

gage

number,

the heavier the cord.

22. OUTDOOR USE

EXTENSION

CORDS.

When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
suitable tor use outdoors. Outdoor aoofoved cords
are

marked with the suffix W-A. for examole

-

SJTW-A

or

SJOW-A.

23

KEEP BLAOES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp

blades minimize stalling and

kickback. Also, keep

blades

properly

tightened at all times.

24 KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SCROLLING AREA.

Keep hands away from blades. Do not

reach

rnderneath work while

blade

is cutting. Do not
atlernpt to remove material while blade is cutting.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal

sparking of the motor could

ignite fumes.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and

if

39

damaged.

have repaired

at

your

nearest

Sears
Repair Center. Stay constantly aware ol cord
rocaton.

INSPECT EXTENSION

CORDS

PERIODICALLY

and replace if damaged.

Page 3

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.

STAY ALERT. Watch what

you

are doing and use

common sense. Do not

operate

tool when

you

are
tired. Do not rush.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before f urther use of
the tool, a

guard

or

other

part

that is damaged
should be caref ully checked to determine that it will
operate

properly

and

pedorm

its

intended

function.

Check

for

alignment of

movrng

parts,

binding of

moving

parts,

breakage

ol

pans,

mounting,

and

any other conditions that

may affect rts

operation.

A

guard

or other

part

that is damaged should be

properly

repaired or replaced by

an authorized
service cenler unless indicated elsewhere in this
instruction

manual.

DO NOT

USE TOOL

IF

SWITCH

DOES NOT
TURN lT ON AND OFF. Have defectrve switches
replaced by an authorized service center.
WARNING: TO AVOID POSSIBLE

SERIOUS

INJURY, KEEP HANDS AND

FINGERS

FROM

BETWEEN

THE GEAR

HOUSING AND

SAW

BLADE CLAMP.
CUTTING

INTO ELECTRICALWIRING IN WALLS
CAN CAUSE BLADE, BLADE CLAMP, AND SAW
BAR ASSEMBLY TO

BECOME

ELECTRICALLY

LIVE. Do not toucn metal

parts

when cutting

into

a

wall;

grasp

on

y

1he insulated handle(s)

provided

on

the tool. l"'1ake

sure

hldden electrical wiring,

water oioes. and

mechanical hazards are not in lhe

blade

path

when cutting into a wall.

INSPECT FOR and remove all

nails from lumber
before scrolling.
DRUGS. ALCOHOL. MEDICATION,

Do

not

operate tool while under

the influence of drugs,

alcohol, or any medication.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY

IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN

REPLACEMENT

PARTS.

POLARIZED

PLUGS. To reducethe

riskof electric

shock. this tool

has

a

polarized plug (one

blade as

wider than the other). This

plug

will lit in a

polarized

outlet

only one way. lf the

plug

does

not fit fully in

the outlet.

reverse

the

plug.

lf

it still does not fit,

contact a

qualified

electrician

to install

the

proper

outier. Do

not

change

the ol-g

,n

any

way.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

Review them

frequently and use them

to

instruct others who

may

use

this tool. lf

you

loan

someone

this

tool,

loan

them these

instructions also.

29

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32.

33.

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34

35

36

37

25
26

27

See

Figure

1.

Before-attempting

to

use

youf

Aulo'Scroller

Saw,

famillarize

yourse'if

with

ali operaling

fealures

and

salety

requirements.

VARIABLE SPEED
Your saw

has

a

variable speed

control

selector

desioned

to

allow

operator

control

of speed

and

pow6r

limits.

See

Figure

7.

To increase

the speed

and

power,

hold

your

saw

n normal

operatlng

posr-

tion

and turn

the

variable speed

control

selector

counterclockwise.

Turn clockwise

to

decrease

the

sDeed

and

power.

lf

you

desire

to

lock

the swltch

on

at a oiven

speed,

pul'

the

trigger

of the

switch

push

rn tn6 lock button

located

on the

side of

the

handle

then

while

holding the

lock

button

pushed

in

release

the trigger.

Next, adjust

the

variable

speeg.99Ltr9.l

select6iuntil

the

desired

speed

is reached.

NOTE:

lF

THE VARIABLE

SPEEO

CONTROL

SELECTOR

IS

FULLY

TURNED

IN

THE CTOCKWISE

DIRECTION'

YOUR

SAW

MAY

NOT

RUN.

The following

guidelines may be

used

In determln-

ing the

correattpeed

lor

various appllcations

LOW

speed

is

ideal for starting

cuts

MEDIUN4 speed

is

suitable

for sawing

plastics. lamrnates.

meta s that

conlain

iron. and

plywood.

HIGH speed

produces

best

results

when

sawing

wood

and

metais

that do

not contain

iron. such as

aluminum.

The

latter

re-

quires

high speeds and

maximum

power

when cut-

t

ing.

INSTALLING

BLADES

DISCONNECT

TOOL

FROM

POWER SUPPLY

WHILE

ASSEMBLING

PARTS OR

MAKING

ADJUSTMENTS.

1. See

Figure 2.

Loosen blade screw,

using

supplied

allen

wrench,

and insert saw

blade

as

far as

possi'

ble into

slot in blade

clamD.

2. Tighten

blade screw securelv

with allen

wrench

NOTE:

CRAFTSMAN

SABRE SAW BLADES

HAVE A

UNIVERSAL

SHANK WHICH IS DESIGNED

TO FIT

ALL SEARS SABRE SAWS,

SEARS SCROLLER

SABRE SAWS,

AND MOST OTHER

BRANDS OF

SABRE SAWS.

LOCK.ON SWITCH
The

switch

of

your

saw

is

equipped

with a

"lock-on"

teature for added

utility

and

convenience

when

cut'

ting

for extended

periods

of time.

To lock-on, simply

depress

the trigger of the switch,

push

in the

lock

button

located on the side of the

handle, then

whrle

holding

the lock button

pushed

in,

release the trig'

ger.

To release the

lock. depress the

tngger

and

release

it.

NOTE:

THE

HOLES

lN

THE SAW

BLADES

WERE

NOT

OESICHEO

FOR

ALIGNMENT

WITH

THE

SCREW

HOLES

IN

THE BLAOE

CLAMP.

NOTE:

ALL

BLAOES

EXCEPT

THE

FLUSH

CUTTING

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BUTTON

CHIP

SHIELD

SWITCH
TRIGGER

BASE

BAR

BLADE
CLAMP

BLADE
SCREW

!-<eoce

curoe

Fig.

1

SCROLLER

SLIDE

FORWARD
TO LOCK
SLIDE

BACKWARD
TO UNLOCK

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CHIP

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GUIOE

RETAINING
SCREW

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SCREW

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