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
A

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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Fig. 2

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR TRIM SAW

See Figure 2.

Before attempting to use any tool familiarize yourself

with all operating features and safety requirements.

Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth
of cut adjustment mechanisms; positive 0“ bevel stop:
spindle lock; and blade wrench storage.

A WARNING; If any parts are missing, do not

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

SWITCH

See Figure 2.

Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button which
reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock­off button is located on the handle above the switch
trigger. You must depress the lock-off button in order
to pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time
the trigger is released. Note: You can depress the
lock-off button from either the left or right side.

APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purpose listed below)

■ Cutting all types of wood products (lumber,

RIP

GUIDE SCREW

(WING SCREW)

LOCK BUTTON

plywood, paneling).

LOCK-OFF

BUnON

SPINDLE

BUDE WRENCH
STORAGE AREA

(BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB)

BUDE WRENCH

(SmtnHEXKEY)

DEPTH OF

CUT ADJUSTMENT

(DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB)

BEVEL CUT

ADJUSTMENT

SWITCH

TRIGGER

UPPER

BUDE GUARD

LOWER

BUDE GUARD

BASE

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 2

OPERATION

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or

safety glasses with side shields when operating
tools. Failure to do so could result in objects

being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible

serious injury.

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your
trim saw to make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict

severe injury,

CHARGING YOUR TRIM SAW

The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a

low charge condition to prevent possible problems.
Therefore, you should charge it until light on front of

charger changes from red to green.

Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time

they are charged. Allow several cycles (cutting
followed by recharging) for them to become fully

charged.

TO CHARGE

■ Charge battery pack only with the charger
provided.

■ Make sure power supply Is normal house
voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

■ Connect charger to power supply.

■ Place battery pack in charger aligning raised rib in
charger with groove in battery pack.

■ Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on
battery pack engage property with charger
contacts.

Normally, the yellow and green lights on charger

will come on. This indicates charger is in soft start

mode and should switch to fast charge mode within
5 minutes. When charger is in fast charge mode
the red light will come on. If after a period of 15

minutes the yellow and green lights remain on,

remove battery pack, wait 1 minute and reinsert

battery pack in charger. If the yellow and green

lights continue to remain on after an additional 15

minutes, the battery pack is damaged and will not
accept a charge. Return battery pack to your

nearest Sears Repair Center for checking or

replacing.
When your battery pack becomes fully charged, the

red light will turn OFF and the green light will turn

ON.

After normal usage, 1 hour of charging time is

required to be fully charged. A minimum charge
time of 1-1/2 hours is required to recharge a
completely discharged tool.

The battery pack will become slightly warm to the

touch while charging. This is normal and does not

indicate a problem. .

Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or'

cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

^ CAUTION: Your battery pack contains sp^ial

hi^h temperature batteries to help prevent battery
damage when left on charge for extended periods
of time. However, once the batteries become fully
charged, we recommend that you unplug your
charger from power supply and remove the
battery pack.

OPERATION

A. WARNING: Always remove battery pack from

your saw when you are assembling parts, making

adjustments, assembling or removing blades,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

■ Locate latches on end of battery pack and
depress to release battery pack from your saw.
See Figure 3.

DEPRESS LATCHES TO

RELEASE BAHERY PACK

A. WARNING: A 5-1/2 in. blade is the maximum

blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade
that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to
engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger
blades will come in contact with the blade guard,
while thicker blades will prevent blade screw
from securing blade on spindle. Either of these
situations could result in a serious accident.

TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE

TO ASSEMBLE BLADE:

■ Remove battery pack from saw.

A WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from

saw could result in accidental starting causing

possible serious personal injury.

■ Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from your saw. See Figure 3.

■ Remove blade wrench (5 mm hex key) from
storage area. See Figure 2.

■ Depress spindle lock button and remove blade
screw and outer blade washer. See Figgre 4.

■ Remove battery pack from your saw.

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

See Figure 3.

■ Place battery pack in your saw. Align raised rib
inside saw with groove on battery pack.

■ Make sure the latches on each side of your
battery pack snap in place and battery pack is
secured in saw before beginning operation.

CAUTION: When placing battery pack in your
saw, be sure raised rib inside saw aligns with
groove on battery pack and latches snap in place
properly. Improper assembly of battery pack can
cause damage to internal components.

LOWER

BLADE

GUARD

HANDLE

BLADE

OUTER

BLADE

WASHER

Note: Turn blade screw clodrwise to remove.

■ Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and
outer blade washer where they contact blade.

A WARNING: If inner blade washer has been

removed, replace it before placing blade on
spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident
since blade will not tighten properly.

Fig. 4

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OPERATION

■ Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto
spindle. Note: The saw teeth point upward at the
front of saw as shown in figure 4.

■ Replace outer blade washer.

■ Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade
screw. Tighten blade screw securely.

Note: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten.

■ Return blade wrench to storage area.

REMEMBER: Never use a blade that is too thick to

allow the outer blade washer to engage with the
flats on the spindle. .

TO REMOVE BLADE:

■ Remove battery pack from saw.

^ WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from

saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.

■ Remove blade wrench from storage area. See

Figure 2.

■ Position your saw as shown in figure 5, depress >
spindle lock button, and remove blade screw.

Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.

■ Remove outer blade washer. See Figure 4.

Note: Blade can be removed at this point

SAW BLADES

The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they
are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a
dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and

Increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on
hand, so that sharp blades are always available.

Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow
your saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot
water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations.

Do

not use gasoline.

BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
The lower blade guard attached to your trim saw is

there for your protection and safety. It should

never be altered for any reason. If it becomes

damaged or begins to return slow or sluggish, do

not operate your saw until the damage has been
repaired or replaced. Always leave guard In

operating position when using saw.

DANGER: When sawing through workpiece,

lower blade guard does not cover blade on the
underside of workpiece. Since blade is exposed
on underside of workpiece, keep hands and ^
fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your
body coming in contact with moving blade will
result in serious injury. See Figure 6. \

lowIr blade guard

IS IN UP POSITION

WHEN MAKING A CUT

UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE

Never use saw when guard Is not operating
correctly. Guard should be checked for correct
operation before each use. If you drop your saw,
check the lower blade guard and bumper for

damage at all depth settings before reuse.

Note: The guard is operating correctly when it

moves freely and readily returns to the closed

position. If for any reason your lower blade guard

does not close freely, take It to the nearest Sears

Parts and Repair Center for service before using.

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Fig. 6

OPERATION

KICKBACK

See Figure 7.

KICKBACK

BLADE SET TOO DEEP

Fig. 7

The best guard against kickback is to avoid
dangerous practices.

Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the
saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is
caused by any action which pinches the blade in the
wood.

.A. DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade

binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to
lose control of your saw. Loss of control can lead y
to serious injury.

KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY:

■ Incorrect blade depth setting. See Figure 7.

■ Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece. '■

■ Twisting blade while making a cut.
H Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly

set blade.

■ Incorrectly supporting workpiece. See Figure 8.

TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK:

■ Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the
correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not

exceed 1/4 in. below the material to be cut. See

Figure 9. One blade tooth below the material to be

cut works best for most efficient cutting action.

CORRECT BLADE DEPTH SETTING =

BUDE EXPOSED ONE BUDE TOOTH

BELOW THE MATERIAL TO BE CUT

Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before
beginning a cut. Never saw into a knot or nail.

Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge
guide when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting

the blade in the cut.
Always use clean, sharp and properly set blades.

Never make cuts with,dull blades.
To avoid pinching the blade, support the workpiece

properly before beginning a cut. The right and
wrong ways to support large pieces of work are
shown in figures 8 and*^0.

Fig. 9

Forcing a cut.
Cutting warped or wet lumber.

Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures.

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RIGHT

Fig.10

OPERATION

■ When making a cut use steady, even pressure.
Never force cuts.

■ Do not cut warped or wet lumber.

■ Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and
keep your body in a balanced position so as to
resist the forces of kickback should it occur.

When using your saw, always stay alert and
exercise control. Do not remove your saw from
workpiece white the blade is moving.

DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT

Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct

blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4

inch below the material to be cut. More blade depth
will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut
to be rough. One blade tooth below the material to be
cut works best for most efficient cutting action.

TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH

■ Remove battery pack from saw.

WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing

possible serious personal injury.

STARTING A CUT

Know the right way to use your saw.

DEPTH

BASE

ASSEMBLY

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

Fig. 11

Loosen depth adjustment knob. See Figure 11.
Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or

lower saw*untlt the required depth is reached.

Tighten depth adjustment knob securely.

WRONG

Never place your hand on the workpiece behind
your saw while making a cut.

A. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer,

always maintain proper control of your saw. Loss
of control of your saw could cause an accident

resulting in possible serious injury.

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Fig. 13

OPERATION

TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL;

■ Always support your workpiece near the cut.

■ Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your
left.

■ Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during the
cut.

Place your workpiece with its good side down.
Note: The good side is the side on which appearance

is important.

Before beginning a cut, draw a guideline along the
desired line of cut. Then place front edge of base on
that part of your workpiece that is solidily supported.

See Figure 12. '

Never place your saw on that part of the
workpiece that will fall off when the cut Is made.

See hgure 14.

RIGHT

Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch
trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach
full speed, then guide your saw into the workpiece.

*

WARNING: The blade coming in contact with
the workpiece before it reaches full speed could
cause your saw to "kickback" towards you\

resulting in serious injury.

Fig. 15

WRONG

Hold your saw firmly with both hands.

See Figure IS.

Fig. 14

When making a cut use steady, even pressure.

Forcing causes rough.cuts, could shorten the life of
your saw and could cause "kickback."

REMEMBER:
WheA sawing through work, the lower blade guard
does not cover the blade, exposing It on the

underside of work. Keep your hands and fingers
away from cutting area. Any part of your body
coming in contact with the moving blade will

result Ini^serlous injury.

After you complete your cut release the trigger and
allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not

remove your saw from workpiece while the blade

is moving.

A. CAUTION: When lifting your saw from the ^

workpiece, the blade is exposed on the
underside of your saw until the lower blade guard
closes. Make sure lower blade guard is closed
before setting your saw down on work surface.

TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT

When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of

cut with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base

as shown in figure 16.

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OPERATION

TOP VIEW OF SAW GUIDEUNE

AUGN OUTER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WTm
UNE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING CROSS CUTS OR
RIP CUTS

Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut
in scrap material along a guideline to determine how
much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce

an accurate cut. Note: The distance from the line of ^
cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset
the guideline.

WIDTH OF CUT SCALE

See Figure 17. ■

RIP GUIDE (EDGE GUIDE)

Use the rip guide provided with your saw when
making wide rip cuts. A five inch scale has been
provided on the rip guide. When using the width of cut
scale on the base in combination with the rip guide,
cuts can be made up to 6 in. to the left of the blade or
8-3/4 in. to the right of the blade.

The rip guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in
a cut. The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback.

TO ASSEMBLE RIP GUIDE

■ Remove battery pack from saw.

WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.

RIP

GUIDE SCREW

(WING SCREW)

BASE

ASSEMBLY

WIDTH OF

CUT SCALE

BLADE

A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of

your saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts,

the scale can be used to measure up to four inches to

the right side of the blade. It can be used to measure

up to one inch to the left side of the blade.

Fig. 17

RIP GUIDE

(EDGE GUIDE)

PLACE RIP

GUIDE THRU HOLES

Fig. 18

■ Place f ip guide through holes in saw base as
shown in figure 18.

■ Adjust rip guide to the width needed.

■ Tighten rip guide screw (wing screw) securely.

When using a rip guide, position the face of the rip
guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This
makes for a true cut without pinching the biade. The
guiding edge of workpiece must be straight for your
cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the blade
from binding in the cut.

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OPERATION

TO BEVEL CUT

The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any
desired setting between zero and 50°. Note: When

making cuts at 50°, blade should be set at full depth of
cut.

When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the
saw base to help you line up the blade with the tine of
cut. See Figure 19.

When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with
both hands as shown in figure 20.

Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.

Depress the lock*off button and squeeze the switch
trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach
futi speed, then guide your saw into the workpiece.

WARNING: The blade coming in contact with
the workpiece before it reaches full speed pould

c|iuse saw to 'kickback* toward you resulting in
serious injury.

/

AUGN INNER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH

UNE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING 45° BEVEL CUTS

Fig. 19

Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch
on the saw base when making 45° bevel cuts.

Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles
require different settings, always make a trial cut
in scrap material along a guideline to determine
how much you should offset the guideline on the
board to be cut.

After yon complete your cut release the trigger and

allow the blade to come,to a complete stop. After the

blade has stopped, lift your saw from the workpiece.

TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING

■ Remove battery packirom saw.

WARNING: Failufe to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.

■ Loosen bevel adjustment knob. See Figure 19.

■ Ftaise rTK)tor housing end of saw until you reach
desired angle setting on bevel scale. See Figure 19.

■ Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.

WARNING: Attempting bevel cut without knob
securely tightened can result in serious injury.

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OPERATION

POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP

See Figure 21.

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

HEX NUT

COMBINATION

SQUARE

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

BLADE

■ Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw
blade.

■ Tighten hex nut and bevel adjustment knob securely.

.A WARNING: Attempting to make cuts without

bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can
result in serious injury.

TO POCKET CUT

See Figure 22.
A WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero

before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket
cut at any other setting can result in loss of control

of your saw possibly causing serious injury.

Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set blade to correct

blade depth setting, and swing the lower blade guard
up using the lower blade guard handle.

Always raise the lower blade guard with the

handle to avoid serious Injury.

While holding lower blade guard by the handle, firmly

rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece

with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does

not touch the workpiece. See Figure 22.

Your saw has a positive 0“ bevel stop, that has been
factory adjusted to assure 0** angle of your saw blade
when making 90® cuts. However, misalignment can
occur during shipping.

TO CHECK

■ Remove battery pack from saw.

A. WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from

saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.

■ Place your saw in an upside down position on
workbench. See Figure 21.

■ Using a combination square, check squareness of
saw blade to the base of your saw.

TO ADJUST-

■ Remove battery pack from saw.

XL. WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from

saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.

■ Loosen bevel adjustment knob.

■ Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw.

Fig. 21

LOWER

BUDE GUARD

POCKET CUT

Fig. 22

Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch
trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach
full speed then slowly lower blade into the

workpiece until base Is flat against workpiece.

After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow

№e blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade

has stopped, remove it from the workpiece. Comers

may then be cleared out with a hand saw or sabre saw.

A WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a

raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could
lead to serious injury.

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MAINTENANCE

A WARNING; When servicing, use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other

. part may create a hazard or cause product

damage.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.

Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various

types of commercial solvents and may be damaged

by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,

grease, etc.

A^ WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or

destroy plastic.

BATTERIES

Your saw's battery pack is equipped with 12 nickel

cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service
from each charging will depend on the type of work
you are doing.

The batteries in this tool have been designed to

provide maximum trouble free life. However, like all

batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not

disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the

batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when

wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious

bum.

Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can

damage tool as well as workpiece.
Only the parts shown on parts list, page twenty one,

are intended to be repaired or replaced by the
customer. All other parts should be replaced by a

qualified service technician at an authorized service

facility.

A WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or

create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification

is misuse and could result in a hazardous

condition leading to possible serious personal

injury.

To obtain the longest possible battejy life, we suggest
the following;

■ Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.
Temperatures above normal room temperature
will shorten battery life.

■ Never store batteries in a discharged condition.
Recharge them immediately after they are

discharged.

■ All batteries gradually lose their charge. The
higher the temperature the quicker they lose their

charge. If you store your toot for long periods of
time without using it, recharge the batteries every

month or two. This practice will prolong battery.

To preserve natural resources, please

recycle or dispose of expired battery
pack properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium

battery. Must be disposed of properly.
Local, state, or federal laws may
prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash. Consult
your local waste authority for
information regarding available

recycling and/or disposal options.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

A. WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery

pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape.
Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery
pack' or remove any of its components. Nickel
cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed
of property. Also, never touch both terminals with
metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit
may result. Keep away from children. Failure to
comply with these warnings could result in fire
and/or serious injury.

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CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.269600

CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.269600

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your

CORDLESS TRIM SAW or when ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST

Key
No.

1

975546-000
975547-000

2
3 975544-000
4 975548-000

, 5

10 975550-000
11 980057-001
12 975557-000
13 975545-000
14 975543-000
15

975552-000
975551-000

6
7 975549-000

975559-000 Hex Nut

8

975558-000

9

975542-000

Part
Number Description Quan.

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Carriage Bolt (M6 x 102 mm)

Base Assembly....................................

Lock Nut

Knob

Spring.................................................

Wing Screw.........................................

Base Screw.........................................

Screw
Carriage Bolt (M6 x 13 mm)

Data Plate
Warning Label

Upper Blade Guard

Upper Blade Guard Screw

Bumper

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Key
No.

1 16
1
2 18 975539-000
2 19 975538-000
1
1 21 975536-000
1r 22 ^ 975534-000
1
1 24 975533-000

1 27 977405-000
1
3
1

17 975540-000 Spring

20 975537-000

23

25 975532-000

28
29 975553-000
30

Part
Number

975541-000

975419-001 Saw Blade........................................

975554-000 Rip Guide

980058-000
972000-561

Description

Bumper Screw.....................................

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Lower Blade Guard
Ball Bearing (NTN #6200LB)
Bearing Retainer
Bearing Retainer Screw
Inner Blade Washer

Outer Blade Washer
Blade Screw

* Battery Pack (Item No. S-11062)
* Charger (Item No. 0-11063)

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Blade Wrench (5 mm Hex Key)
Carrying Case - Not Shown
Owner's Manual

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1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

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* Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS (Retail Special Order System)

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