Craftsman 315.216360 User Manual
Owner's Manual
16 in. variable speed
SCROLL SAW
Model No.
315.216360
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^ CAUTION: Read and
follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions before
first use of this product.
Customer Help Line
1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craltsman
972000-707
11-99
• Safety
• Features
• Adjustments
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................2
Warranty and Introduction..................................................................................................................2
Rules For Safe Operation ................................................................................................................3-5
Electrical...............................................................................................................................................6
Glossary and Product Specifications................................................................................................7
Unpacking and Tools Needed.............................................................................................................8
Labels....................................................................................................................................................9
Features.........................................................................................................................................10-11
Assembly.......................................................................................................................................11-12
Adjustments...................................................................................................................................12-15
Operation.......................................................................................................................................16-19
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................19-20
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................20
Exploded View and Repair Parts List.........................................................................................22-25
Parts Ordering / Service....................................................................................................................26
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW
If this CRAFTSMAN* Scroll Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of
purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 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
INTRODUCTION
Your saw has many features for making cutting A CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, owner's manual before using your new saw. Pay
performance and dependability have been given top close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation,
priority in the design of this saw making it easy to and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger,
maintain and operate. Warning and Caution. If you use your saw
properly and only for what it is intended, you will
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your
safety is involved.
WARNING:
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, available at Sears Retail Stores.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
A
A
A
Note:
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will 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.
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 persona! injury to
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.
IMPORTANT
Servicing 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.
^ 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.
WARNING: Do not connect your scroll saw to a
power source until you have assembled and
adjusted the saw as described in this manual
and have read and understood all precautions
and operating instructions in the manual and
printed on the tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner s
manual carefully. Learn the saw's 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 good working
order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES, Get in the habit of checking to see
that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning on the saw.
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
work areas and work benches Invite accidents.
DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the
saw while it is in operation.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON
MENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or
other flammable liquids, in damp or wet loca
tions. or expose them to rain. Keep the 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 while operating.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with
padlocks and master switches or by removing
starter keys.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the too! or
attachment to do a job it was not designed tor.
Don't use it for a purpose not intended.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
■ USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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 loss of power
and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 18 is recommended for an extension cord
25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage, The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord,
■ INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI
CALLY and replace if damaged.
■ DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip foot
wear are recommended. Also wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
■ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
■ PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
■ PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation,
■ SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
■ DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
■ MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer perfor
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
■ DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected from power supply.
■ AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
■ USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
■ NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin
tentionally contacted.
a 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, saw
stability, mounting and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged must be properly repaired or
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade
or cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT
TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop,
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right
blade size, style and cutting speed for the
material and the type of cut. Blade teeth should
point down toward the table. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback. Correctly adjust
blade tension.
TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR and minimize
blade breakage, ALWAYS adjust the hold down
foot to just clear the workpiece. Never operate
the saw with any guard or cover removed. Make
sure all guards are operating properly before
each use.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Do not hand hold pieces so small that your
fingers go under the blade guard. Never reach
underneath work or behind, under, or within
three inches of the blade and its cutting path with
your hands and fingers for any reason. Do not
attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving. .
WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.
AVOID PINCHING THE BLADE. Be cautious
when cutting off material which is irregular in
cross section. For example, molding must lay flat
on the table and not be permitted to rock.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired by a qualified service
technician at a Sears store, Stay constantly
aware of cord location and keep it well away
from the moving blade.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
KEEP TOOL 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 solvents to
clean tool.
A LARGE PIECE OF MATERIAL SHOULD BE
SUPPORTED while cutting. To minimize risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support
long workpieces. Saw may slip, walk or slide
while cutting long or heavy boards.
BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADE, UNPLUG THE
SAW.
DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY
while cutting. Do not force the workpiece against
the blade.
NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE WORKPIECE
AT A TIME. If making a stacked cut, all of the
pieces must be secured to each other with
masking tape or double stick tape to make one
workpiece. Do not put more than one workpiece
on the saw table at a time. Always hold the work
firmly against the table. See page 18.
AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and
remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, OR
SETUP WORK ON THE TABLE while the
cutting tool is operating.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts
during use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS
IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE. Clear
the table of debris before turning your scroll saw
on.
ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED before starting a cut.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your scroll saw to a
firm, level workbench or table. The most comfort
able saw table height is at approximately hip
height.
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause
your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS
make sure you have good balance. Do not cut
pieces of material that are too small to hold
comfortably in your hand.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether
electrical or mechanical, should be made by
qualified service technician at a Sears store or
repair center.
WARNING: When servicing use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN
DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
OR ANY MEDICATION.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you f 'e tired.
Do not rush.
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc
tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
performing any work using your saw.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting
to power supply. NEVER leave the scroll saw
unattended while connected to a power source.
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your
saw make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
severe injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc
tions also.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept
the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consider
able distance from the power source, use an exten
sion cord heavy enough to carry the current that the
tool will draw. An undersized extension cord wilt
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of
power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the
chart provided below to determine the minimum wire
size required in an extension cord. Only round jack
eted cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL)
should be used.
Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)
Up to 25 feet 18
26-100 feet 16
When working with the tool outdoors, use an exten
sion cord that is designed for outside use, This is
indicated by the letters WA on the cord's jacket.
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting
area and position the cord so that it will not be
caught on lumber, tools, or other objects during
cutting.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your Sears Craftsman Scroll Saw is powered by 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
the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet,
double check the power supply.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current
to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is
equipped with an electric cord having an equipment
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is
the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to
a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is
properly grounded.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi
ately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an
outlet like the one shown in Figure 1. It also has a
grounding pin like the one shown.
PIN
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
Fig. 1
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the table at any angle
other than 90’ to the blade.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain
of the workpiece.
Compound Cut
A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle
and a bevel angle at the same time.
Freehand (for scroll saw)
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided
by a fence or miter gage. Work must supported by the
table.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or
the slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or
partial cut.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool
first.
Nonferrous Metal
Metal that does not contain iron; such as aluminum,
brass, and copper.
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw
blade during narrow ripping type operations and helps
keep the operator's hands well away from the blade.
Resaw
Resin
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Ripping
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Saw Blade Path
The area directly in line — over, under, behind, or in
front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that
area which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent
(or set) outward from the face of the blade.
SPM
Strokes per minute. Used in reference to blade
movement.
Throw-Back
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a
kickback. Usually associated with a cause other than
the kerf closing, such as a workpiece not being
against the fence, being dropped into the blade, or
being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done.
The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to
as faces, ends, and edges.
Worktable
The surface on which the workpiece rests while
performing a cutting or sanding operation.
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the
workpiece to make thinner pieces.
Throat
Motor
Drive
Blade Length
Table Size
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
16 in.
t20 V, 1.2 amp 60 HZ-AC only
Variable Speed
500-1600 Strokes per minute
5 in. plain or pin
10-5/8 in. X 18-3/4 in.
Table Tilt
Overall Dimensions
Net Weight
45’ right and 10" left
12-1/4 in. W
25-1/4 in. L
14 in. H
28 lbs.
UNPACKING
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting or
electrical shock that could cause possible
serious personal injury, assemble all parts to
your saw before connecting it to power supply.
Saw should never be connected to power supply
when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, lubricating, installing or removing,
blades, cleaning, or when not in use.
Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on
a level work surface.
Remove pack of 2 extra blades and owner's
manual from the carton.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not
operate this tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
TOOLS NEEDED
The following tools (not included) are needed for
adjustments and alignment:
* Small Combination Square
■ Do not discard the packing materials until you
have carefully inspected the saw, identified all
parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw.
Note: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not
attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch
on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained
and are installed correctly.
Your scroll saw comes completely assembled. A
package of 2 extra blades and an owner's manual are
included with your saw.
FLATBLADE SCREWDRIVER
Fig. 2
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