Craftsman 315.269600 User Manual

Owner's Manual

5-1/2 in. PROFESSIONAL

CORDLESS TRIM SAW

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ Table of Contents

■ Warranty and Introduction

■ Rules For Safe Operation

A. Important Safety Rules For Battery Tools.....................................................................................................

B. Important Safety Instructions For Charger................................................................................................

C. Important Safety Instructions For Trim Saws.......................................................

■ Product Specifications and Unpacking.................................................................................................................

■ Accessories.....................................................................................................................................................

■ Features

■ Operation.......................................................................................;

■ Maintenance

■ Battery Pack Removal and Preparation For Recycling

■ Exploded View and Repair Parts List

■ Parts Ordering / Service...................................................................................................................................

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WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS TRIM SAW

If this CRRFTSMRN Professional Cordless Trim Saw fails due t^a defect in material or workmanship within one
year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS
STORE IN THE UNITED STATES. 1 ’

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. 81 TWA, Hoffman Estates, 11.^60179

INTRODUCTION

Your trim 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 trim saw making it easy to
maintain and operate.

CAUTIQN: Carefully read through this entire
owner's manual before using your new trim saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
your trim saw properly and only for what it is
intended, you wilt enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.

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 themseives eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

A
A

A
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NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

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. V

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.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates dEinger, warning or caution. 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.
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 personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock

and personal injury. '

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 W
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for
exaniple - A circular saw should never be used
for cutting tree limbs or logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
qlothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber

gloves and nonskid tbotwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep it from
beinp drawn into nearby air vents.

■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigera

tor enclosures.

■ KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas

and benches invite accidents.

■ AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Dont

use power tool 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.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are NOT safety glasses.

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or
dust mask if operation is dusty.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.

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 while standing
on a ladder or unstable support.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

■ MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.

■ REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on.

■ NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite flammable liquids, gases, or fumes.

■ 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 further use
of the toot, 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 ,
replaced by an authorized service center unless
indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual.

■ DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center.

■ DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.

■ CUTTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN
WALLS AND FLOORS CAN CAUSE THE
BLADE AND METAL PARTS TO BECOME
ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do not touch metal parts
when cutting into walls and floors; grasp only the
insulated handle(s) provided on the tool. Make
sure hidden electncal wiring, water pipes, and
mechanical hazards are not in the blade path

when cutting into a wall or floor.

■ INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber

before cutting.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY
TOOLS

■ Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an

electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in an
operating condition. Be aware of possible
hazards wherKcarrying your battery tool, when

making adjustments to it, or when changing
accessories.

■ USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH
YOUR BATTERY TOOL. Do not substitute any

other charger. Use of another charger could
cause batteries to explode causing possible
serious injury.

■ DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR
BATTERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. They may

explode.

■ DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A
DAMP OR WET LOCATION.

■ Your battery tool should be charged in a location
where the temperature is more than 50°F but
less than 100'*F.

■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contact with your skin, wash immediately with
soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice
or vinegar. If liquid gets in your eyes, flush them

with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then
seek immediate medical attention.

■ if carrying your battery tool at your side, make ^

sure it is not running and your finger is not on the
switch. Avoid accidental starting.

■ SECURE WORK before applying power. ^EVER

l^old workpiece in your hand or across your legs.

■ WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

. CrlAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER

■ SAVE THESE INSXRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger part number
977405-000.

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■ Befbre using battery charger, read alt instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on
battery charger, and product using battery
charger.

A WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, charge

only nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.

■ Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

■ Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the battery charger manufacturer may result
in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.

■ To reduce risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pull by charger body rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

■ Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.

■ An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and

electric shock. If extension cord must be used,
make sure:

a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the

same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.

b. That extension cord is properly wired and in

good electrical condition; and

c. That wire size is large enough for AC

ampere rating of charger as specified
below:

Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100' 150'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16 14

Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

■ DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A
DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged,

have replaced immediately by a qualified >
service technician.

■ Do not operate charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
service technician.

■ Do not disassemble charger; take it to a
qualified service technician when service or

repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

■ To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce
this risk.

■ Do not use charger outdoors.

■ Disconnect charger from power supply when
not in use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
TRIM SAWS

■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING

ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard

opren. Check operation of lower blade guard

before each use. Do not use if.lower blade guard

does not close briskly over saw blade.

A WARNING: If saw is dropped, lower blade

guard or bumper may be bent, restricting full
return. If lower blade guard or bumper becomes
bent or damaged, replace them before reuse.

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

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Keep hands away from blade. Do not reach
underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not
attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving.

WARNING; Blades coast after turn off.

USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight
edge guide when ripping.

SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the
risk of blade pinching and kickback, always
support targe panels as shown in Figure 10,

Page 12. When cutting operation requires the

resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw
should be rested on the larger portion and the
smaller piece cut off.

LOWER BLADE GUARD.

WARNING: If lower blade guard must be raised

to make a cut, always raise it with the retracting
handle to avoid serious injury. See Figure 22,
Page 17. .

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs

when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back

towards the operator. Release switch \

irpmediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Dont

remove saw from work during a cut while the

blade is moving. See Pages 12 and 13.

BEFORE MAKlNq A CUT, BE SURE THE

DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE

TIGHT.

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USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use

blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade
washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect.
The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 5-1/2

inclijes.

NEVER touch the btade or other moving parts

during use.

NEVER start a saw when its btade is touching

the workpiece.

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

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Diameter
Blade Arbor
Cutting Depth at 0° Bevel Cut
Cutting Depth at 45° Bevel Cut

5-1/2 in.

3/8 in.

1-9/16 in.

1-1/8 in.

No Load Speed

Motor
Charge Rate
Charger Rating

UNPACKING

Your trim saw has been shipped completely
assembled except for the blade. 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 be>fore attempting to operate saw. A
blade, blade wrench, and this owner's manual are also

included.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not

oprerate this tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.

ACCESSORIES

The following recommended accessories are currentlj^bvailable at Sears Retail Stores.

3,800 RPM

14.4 Volts DC
1 Hour

120 volts, 60 Hz, AC

■ 5-1/2 in. Thin Kerf Blade

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

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CHARGER

See Figure 2.

Your charger has a "key hole" hanging feature for
convenient, space saving storage. Screws should be
installed so that center distances are 1-7/16 inches
apart. ■

YELLOW AND GREEN LIGHT

INDICATE SOFT START MODE

GREEN LIGHT "ON"

INDICATES FUaV CHARGED

REDUGHT"ON" INDICATES

FEATURES

FAST CHARGING MODE

BATTERY

CHARGER

BACKSIDE OF CHARGER

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES

When using your trim saw continuously, the batteries in your battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot
battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack
becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the yellow and green lights on your battery charger to come on
instead of the red light. The yellow and green lights indicate soft start mode and will switch to green only, indicat

ing slow charge mode. The red light indicates fast charge mode, 1 hour charge time. The green light indicates
slow charge tpode, requiring overnight charging for batteries to reach fuli charge. If the green light comes on
after letting battery pack cool down, remove it from charger for additional cooling. Once the battery pack cools
down, you can recharge battery pack in fast charge mode as normal. Do not leave a hot battery pack in charger
until it cools down. The green light will not go off when battery pack cools. If fast charge mode is desired, you
must physically remove a hot battery pack from the charger, let it cool, then place it back in charger after it has
cooled down.

Note: This situation only occurs when continuous use of your saw causes the batteries to become hot. It does
not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING YOUR TRIM SAW" for normal recharging of
batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery
pack and charger to your nearest Sears repair center for electrical check.

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