Craftsman 315175500 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN®

DETAIL BISCUIT JOINER Double Insulated

Model No.

315.175500

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CAUTION: Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this

product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

972000-415

10-00

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DETAILBISCUITJOINER315.17S500

EDGE-TO-EDGEJOINTS

MITERJOINTS

BU'l'rJOINTS

T-JOINT

• Typical Applications ........................................................................................................................................ 2

• Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3

• Warranty and Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3

• Rules For Safe Operation .......................................................................................................................... 4-6

• Product Specifications, Unpacking, and Accessories .................................................................................... 7

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

• Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................ t 0-11

• Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 12-17

• Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 18-20

• Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 21

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List..................................................................................................... 22-23

• Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................... 24

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN DETAIL BISCUIT JOINER

Ifthis £11RF'I'$MRNBiscuit Joiner fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase,

RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.

If this CRRFT$14RNBiscuit Joiner 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 Biscuit Joiner 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 Biscuit Joiner,

making it easy to maintain and operate.

Spline joinery is one of the strongest methods of joinery used in woodworking. When glue is properly applied to a spline and to the joint area of the wood pieces being connected, a large surface area receives

the adhesion properties of the glue. This forms a very strong joint.

Traditional spline joinery requires cutting slots with a

router or table saw. Small, thin strips of wood must

then be cut to fit inside the slots and act as splines. Newer methods of spline joinery use a plate or biscuit

joiner to cut precise mating oval slots in adjoining boards. Your new Biscuit Joiner is a fast, simple, and accurate plunge cutting tool that can be used for this purpose. It can be used to cut slots in hardwood, softwood, plywood, particle board, and other pressed

woods.

Football shaped wafers, called biscuits, are then placed inside the slots with glue and used to help line

up adjoining surfaces. When a water based glue is used, the biscuits swell in the joint, making an ex- tremely strong and firm bond. White glue, yellow glue, carpenters glue, hide glue, and aliphatic resin glue are examples of water based glues.

This bonding technique has traditionally been limited to making edge-to-edge joints. However, with the use

of your new Biscuit Joiner, biscuits can now be easily used to connect butt, miter, and T-joints. Biscuit

joining can be as strong as mortise and tenon, tongue

and groove, standard spline, and doweled joints. In most cases the material around the biscuit will break

before the biscuit itself will break. A greater surface area is exposed to glue in a biscuit joint, making the seams stronger.

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire

owner's manual before u._g your new Biscuit Joiner. Pay close attention to the Rules For

Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your Biscuit Joiner properly and only for

what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

NOTE:

Always follow the safety p_ecautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

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 riskof fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injuryto yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock

and personal injury. Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation isa 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 protecting insulation. Double

insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

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 tool

to your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use

original factory replacement parts when servicing.

_k 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. Failure 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

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's

manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential

hazards related to this tool.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY

PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH

GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,

radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING

ORDER.

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

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.

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.

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for 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 purpose not intended - for example - A circular saw should never be used

for cutting tree limbs or logs.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

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 long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;

they are not safety glasses.

• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust

mask ifthe cutting operation is dusty.

• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protection during extended periods of operation. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord

or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

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. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Secure tools when working at

elevated positions. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools

sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing

accessories.

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

blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power supply.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that

keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from

tool before turning it on. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry

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

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 line voltage resulting in tossof power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less 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.

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.

• KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp

blades minimize stalling and kickback.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

_k WARNING: Blades coast after turn-off.

• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-

SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service

facility. Stay constantly aware of cord location

and keep it well away from the rotating blade.

• INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-

CALLY and replace if damaged.

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 AND EXERCISE CONTROL.

Watch what you are doing and use common

sense. Do not operate tocd_whenyou are tired.

Do not rush.

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 ra-

placed by an authorized service center.

• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs

when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release switch immedi-

ately if blade binds or saw stalls.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) .

USE ONLY 1-1/2 In. (38 mm) DIAMETER SPECIFIED BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrect size holes, never us blade washers or

bolts that are defective, incorrect, or not speci-

fied.

AVOID CUTTING NAILS, Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during use.

NEVER start a tool when its moving component is in contact with the workpiece.

NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts have come to a complete stop.

DO NOT operate this tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. Ifthe plug does

not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still

does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to

install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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.

_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.

_k Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your

safety is involved.

_i, WARNING:

The operation of any Biscuit Joiner 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, available at Sears Retail Stores.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NoLoadSpeed 19,000RPM

Rating 120volts,60Hz,AC Input 3.5Amperes DepthOfCut

WithMicroDepthOfCutAdjustment 0 - 9/32 in.

Fence Angles Fence Height Adjustment

With Fence Angle Set On 90 ° With Fence Set On 45°

Net Weight

45 ° and 90°

0 - 3/4 in.

5/16 in. - 13/16 in.

3.625 Ibs.

Your Biscuit Joiner has been shipped completely assembled and ready for use. Inspect it carefully to

make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate Biscuit

Joiner.

The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.

• R1 Biscuit Pack 7/32 in. x 5/8 in.

• R2 Biscuit Pack 9/32 in. x 3/4 in.

• R3 Biscuit Pack 1/2 in. x 1 in.

_ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool untilthe missing parts are

replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible

serious personal injury.

YourDetail Biscuit Joiner has been designed for

making fast, accurate, and simple plunge cuts in wood, etc. so that biscuits can be used to join two or

more boards together. When used properly and only for what it is intended, this versatile tool will give you years of trouble-free performance. It is professionally engineered, butits ease of operation allows the amateur to produce beautiful and precise work.

SWITCH

To turn your Biscuit Joiner ON, depress the switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your Biscuit

Joiner OFF.

MOTOR Your Biscuit Joiner has a powerful motor with

sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It

develops a no load speed of 19,000 RPM.

BLADE Your Biscuit Joiner has a 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 6 tooth

blade for cutting biscuit slots.

BISCUITS

See Figure 1.

Biscuits are available in three standard sizes:

R1 (7/32 In. x 518 In.) R2 (9/32 in. x 314 in.) R3 (1/2 In. x I in.)

Note: Store biscuits in a dry place because they swell rapidly upon contact with water-based woodworking

glues.

R1= 7/32In. x 5/8 In.

R2 =9/32 in.x 3/4 in.

REVERSIBLE FENCE FOR 45 ° AND 90 ° CUTS

Your Biscuit Joiner has a reversible fence. By

loosening the height adjustment knobs, the fence can be removed through key hole slots. Once removed, it

can be rotated 180° changing the angle of cutfrom 90° to 45 ° or vice versa. The height of the fence at

90° can be set between 0 to 3/4 in. from the center of the blade. The height of the fence at 45° can be set

between 5/16 in. to 13/16 in. from the center of the blade.

The fence should always be used to guide and balance your BiscuitJoiner, providing ease of operation and maintaining safe control.

NONSKID BACKING PAD

The fence on your Biscuit Joiner is padded with a

nonskid backing pad to hold itstationary against the

workpiece. It helps prevent skidding when making

cuts. It also prevents marring of the workpiece from Biscuit Joiner when cutting.

INDICATOR MARKS Centerline and line of cut indicator marks have been

provided on your Biscuit Joiner. See Figure 2.

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purpose listed below)

• Cutting precise mating oval slots in hardwood, softwood, plywood, particle board, etc. for spline

joinery applications.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

A spring loaded depth adjustment knob makes it possible to make proper settiggs for three standard

size biscuits. Fine adjustments to the cutting depth can be made with a knurled adjustment knob and jam nut located behind the depth adjustment knob. Once the correct depth setting has been made for one

biscuit size, the other two depth settings will be automatically set.

R3= 1/2 In. x 1 in.

_i WARNING: Your Detail BiscuitJoiner should

never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing blades, cleaning or when not in use. Disconnecting your Detail Biscuit Joiner will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

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