Craftsman 315175390 Owner’s Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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BISCUIT JOINER

DOUBLE INSULATED

Model No.

315.175390

,_ WARNING: Toreduce the risk of injury,

the user must read and understand the

operator's manual before using this product.

Customer Help Line: t-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

983000-495

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

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

• General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

• Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

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

• Electrical .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

• Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8-9

• Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10

• Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 11-19

• Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................................... 20

• Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 20-23

• Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................... 24

• Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 24

• Exploded View and Parts List ................................................................................................................................... 25-26

• Parts Ordering/Service ..................................................................................................................................... Back Page

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL If this CRAFTSMAN tool 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 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, Hoffrnan 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.

_L ARNING: Read and understand all instruc-

tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,

may 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.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-

uids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to

lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Double insulated tools are equipped with a polar- ized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This

plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician

to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug

in any way. Double insulation [] eliminates the need

for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded

power supply system.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such

as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There

is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

grounded.

• Don't 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 to carry

the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.

Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor

extension cord marked "W-A" or "W". These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric

shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• 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.

• 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.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on

the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on

invites accidents.

• 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.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

• 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 a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

TOOL USE AND CARE

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.

Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from power source before

making any adjustments, changing accessories,

or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and

other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

• 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.

• 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 become hazardous when used on another tool.

• 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.

SERVICE

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed

by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

• 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.

• 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 cut- ting tool "live" and shock the operator.

• 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.

• Always wear safety glasses, Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT

safety glasses, Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal 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 dur- ing extended periods of operation, Following this rule

will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

• Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,

have repaired at your nearest Authorized Service

Center. Constantly stay aware of cord location. Fol-

lowing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or

fire.

• 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 op-

erate 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 opera- tion. A guard or other part that is damaged should

be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized

service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk

of shock, fire, or serious injury.

• 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. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is

recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recom-

mended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the

cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line volt- age resulting in loss of power and overheating.

• Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk

of 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 instruc- tions also.

_k 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.

Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper

interpretationofthesesymbolswillallowyoutooperatethetoolbetterandsafer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency(cyclespersecond)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

"_ AlternatingCurrent Typeofcurrent

DirectCurrent Typeoracharacteristicofcurrent

no NoLoadSpeed Rotationalspeed,atnoload [] ClassIIConstruction Double-insulatedconstruction

.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

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

Read The Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

Protection

O Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

_, Alert Precautions that involve

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Eye

Safety

No Hands Symbol serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol

operator's manual before using this product.

shields and a full face shield when operating this product.

safety.

your

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

Hot Surface

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

Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedtoexplainthelevelsofriskassociatedwiththisproduct.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

,_ DANGER:

_k WARNING:

,_ CAUTION:

CAUTION:

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 result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(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 tech- nician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED 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. Save this operator's manual

and review frequently for continuing safe opera- tion and instructing others who may use this

product.

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

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 the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need

to be grounded.

_ WARNING: The double insulated system is

intended to protect the user from shock resulting

from a break in the tool's internal insulation. Observe

all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.

NOTE: 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 tool to your nearest authorized service center for repair. Always use original

factory replacement parts when servicing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be

connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop

will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If

your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet,

double-check the power supply.

EXTENSION CORDS

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to deter- mine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's Labora- tories (UL) should be used.

When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is designated with "WA" on the cord's jacket.

Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

**Ampere rating (on tool faceplate)

0-2.0 2,1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12,1-16.0

Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25' 16 16 16 16 14 14 50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 16 16 14 12 10 --

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp c_uit

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the

working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Check extension cords before each

use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious

injury.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Fence Angle Adjustments ....................................... 0-135 °

Depth of Cut ........................................................ 0-9/16 in.

Cord Length ............................................................... 10 ft.

Blade ........................................................................... 4 in.

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

CENTERLINE/LINE

OFCUTINDICATOR

SETTING

SCALE

No Load Speed ............................................... 10,000/min.

Input ............................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 6.0 Amps

Net Weight .............................................................. 8.4 Ibs.

DUALGRIP

SWITCH

TRIGGER

HANDLE

ADJUSTABLE

FENCE

NON-SKID ANGLE

SURFACE SETTING

SCALE

DUST

BAG

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

LOCKING

KNOB

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