Craftsman 315.27119 User Manual

Owner's Manual

iP R 0 F E S S I 0 H A L I

6-1/2 in. (165 mm) 18 VOLTS PROFESSIONAL
CORDLESS TRIM SAW

Model No

315.271190

Save this manual for

future reference

,_ 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/craftsman

972000-765

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• Safety

• Features

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• General Safety Rules .............................................................................................................................................. 2-3

• Specific Safety Rules/Symbols ................................................................................................................................ 3-5

• Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 5-8

• Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................... 9-10

• Operation .............................................................................................................................................................. 11-18

• Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

• Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................. 20

• Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................... 20

• Exploded ViewAnd Repair Parts List .................................................................................................................. 22-23

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

_k WARNING: Read and follow all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accident.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create

sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to

lose control.

Electrical Safety

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry

the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp

edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords

immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.

A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be charged only with

the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of fire when used with another battery. Use battery
only with charger listed.

MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER

315.271190

Use battery operated tool only with specified

designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack

listed.

Item No. 9-11034

(981404-001)

Item No. 9-11040
(981399-001)

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence of

drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten-

tion while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the

locked or off position before inserting battery pack.

Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting

the battery pack into a tool with the switch on, invites

accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning

the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a

rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better

control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

2

Tool Use and Care

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and

support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding

the work by hand or against your body is unstable and

may lead to loss of control.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect battery pack from tool before making

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the

risk of starting the tool accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Toolsare dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from

other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can

make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battew terminals together may cause
sparks, burns, or a fire.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the

manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of injury

when used on another tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed by a qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-

ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or

failure to fellow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury.

Additional Rules For Safe Operation

Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this

tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious injury.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use

one heavy enough to carry the current your prod-
uct will draw. 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. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line

voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

Important Rules For Battery Tools

Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards
when not using your battery tool or when changing

accessories.

• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. They may explode. Following this rule

will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.

• Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

• Your battery tool should be charged in a location

where the temperature is more than 50°F but less
than 100°R Following this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

• 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 into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate medical attention. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

3

Additional Specific Safety Rules

• DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and

blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle
or motor housing, If both hands are holdingthe saw,

they cannot be cut by the blade.

• Keep your body positioned to either side of the
saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade.

KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards.

See Pages 14 and 15.

• Do not reach underneath the work. The guard
cannot protect you from the blade below the work.

• Check the lower guard for proper closing before

each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp
or tie the lower guard into the open position. If

saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent.

Raise lower guard with the lower blade guard handle

and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the

blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

• Check the operation and condition of the lower

guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not

operating properly, they must be serviced before

use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to

damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of
debris.

Lower guard should be retracted manually only for

special cuts such as "Pocket Cuts" and "Com-
pound Cuts", Raise lower guard by lower blade
guard handle. As soon as blade enters the mate-
rial, lower guard must be released. For all other
sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

Always observe that the lower guard is covering

the blade before placing saw down on bench or

floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.

Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after
switch is released.

NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or

across your leg. It is important to support the work

properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or
loss of control.

Hold tool by insulating gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool

may contact hidden wiring, Contact with a "live" wire

will also make exposed metal parts to the tool "live"
and shock the operator.

• When ripping always use a rip fence or a straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and

reduces the chance of blade binding.

• Always use blade with correct size and shape
(diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do not

match the mounting hardware of the saw will run
eccentrically, causing loss of control.

• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or
bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially
designed for your saw, or optimum performance and
safety of operation.

• Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to
lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.

When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf
closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.

If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the
top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out
of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be

avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

• Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your

body and arm in a way that allows you to resist

KICKBACK forces, KICKBACK forces can be con-

trolled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

• When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut

for any reasons, release the trigger and hold the

saw motionless in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to

remove the saw from the work or pull the saw
backward while the blade is in motion or KICK-

BACK may occur. Investigate and take corrective

actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the

saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not

engaged into the material, If saw blade is binding, it
may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the

saw is restarted.

• Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade

pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed
under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and
near the edge of the panel.

• Do not use dull or damaged blades.Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing

excessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.

• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers

must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it will cause

binding and KICKBACK.

• Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut"

into existing walls or other blind areas. The protrud-
ing blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.

Important Safety Instructions For Charger

Save these instructions. This manual contains

important safety and operating instructions for
battery charger item nu tuber 9-11040 (981399-001 ).
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,

fire, or serious personal injury.

Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, and product using battery charger. Follow-

ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire,
or serious personal injury.

To reduce the risk of injury, charge only nickel-
cadmium and nickel metal hydride type recharge-

able batteries. Other types of batteries may burst

causing personal injury and damage. Following this

rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury,

Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or

serious personal injury.
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.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious personal injury.

• To reduce the risk of damage to charger body and

cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. Followingthis rule wilJreduce

the risk of serious personal injury.

• Make sure cord is located to that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to

damage or stress, Following this rule will reduce the

risk of serious personal injury.

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 forAC ampere rating

of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25" 50" 100"

Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16

Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a
qualified serviceman. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.

Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp

blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any

way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Following this

rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or

serious personal injury.

• Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified

serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of elec-

tric shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce the

risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not

reduce this risk. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

• Do not use charger outdoors.Following this rule will

reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious

personal injury.

• Disconnect charger from power supply when not

in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

_kDANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT

TOUCH UNINSULATED PORTION OF OUTPUT
CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED BATTERY TERMI-

NAL.

• 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. Following this rule will

reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.

,_ 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.

5

SYMBOLS

SYMBOL NAME DESIG NATION/EXP LANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

min Minutes Time

"_, Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current

--=- Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

.../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions, strokes,

surface speed, orbits etc. per minute

Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution.

It means attentionN! Your safety is
involved.

DEFINITIONS

A) 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.

B) 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.

C) 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.

D) NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the

equipment.

,_ 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.

KNOW YOUR TRIM SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use your trim saw, 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.

_k WARNING: 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 will enjoy
years of safe, reliable service.

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purposes listed below)

• Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,

paneling).

_ WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

TRIM SAW

Blade Diameter

Blade Arbor

315.271190

6-1/2 in. (165 mm)

3/8 in. (10 mm)

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 before attempting
to operate saw. A blade, blade wrench (5 mm hex key), rip

guide (edge guide) and this owner's manual are also
included.

_k WARNING : Do not allow familiarity with your saw to

make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

SWITCH

Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button which reduces
the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off 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.

Cutting Depth at 90°
Cutting Depth at 45°
No load Speed

Motor

CHARGER

Input
Charging Voltage

Charge Rate

BATTERY PACK

2-1/8 in. (54 ram)
1-5/8 in. (42 mm)

2,500 RPM

18 Volts DC

ITEM NO. _-11040

(981399-001 )

120 v, 60 Hz, AC only

9.6 - 24 Volts
1 Hour

ITEM NO. _-11034

(981404-001 )

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BLADEWRENCH

STORAGEAREA

LOCK-OFF

BUTTON

BLADEWRENCH

(5mmHEXKEY)

DEPTHOF

CUTADJUSTMENT

(DEPTHADJUSTMENTKNOB)

SWITCH

TRIGGER

BATTERY

PACK

SPINDLE

LOCKBUTTON

RIP

GUIDESCREW

(WINGSCREW)

BEVELCUTADJUSTMENT

(BEVELADJUSTMENTKNOB)

RIPGUIDE

UPPER

SLADEGUARD

LOWERBLADE

GUARDHANDLE

BASE

ASSEMBLY

LOWER

BLADE

8

BLADEGUARD

Fig. 1

LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER
YELLOWLIGHT"ON"ANDRED

LIGHTFLASHINGINDICATES

DEFECTIVEBA'I-rERYPACK

CHARGER

MOUNTING CHARGER

See Figum4.

Your charger has a "key hole" hanging feature for conve-
nient, space saving storage. Therefore, if desired, you can
mount your charger to a wall. Screws should be installed
so that center distances are 4-1/8 inches apart.

REDLIGHT"ON"
INDICATESFAST

CHARGINGMODE

GREENLIGHT"ON"INDICATESFULLY

CHARGEDANDSLOWCHARGING

TOMAINTAINBATTERYPACK

Fig. 2

BA'I-rERY PACK SHOWN ATTACHED TO CHARGER

BACKSIDEOFCHARGER

4-1/8in.

Fig. 4

CHARGER

BATTERYPACKSHOWN

INCHARGER

/

Fig. 3

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,_ 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.

Note: Your saw is assembled with the battery pack
a_ached.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

See Figure 5.

• Depress latch located on front of battery pack (1) to
release battery pack.

• Pull on battery pack (2) to remove from saw.

DEPRESSLATCHTO

RELEASEBATTERYPACK _

PULLTO
REMOVE

BATTERYPACK Fig. 6

TO ASSEMBLE BLADE

See Figure 6.

,_ WARNING: A 6-1/2 in. (165 mm) 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.

• Remove battery pack from saw.

_1= WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from

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

• Locate latch on end of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from your saw. See Figure 5.

SPINDLE

LOCKBUTTON

LOWERBLADE

GUARDHANDLE

BLADE

\

INNER

BLADEWASHER

• Remove blade wrench (5 mm hex key) from storage
area. See Figure 1.

• Depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw
and outer blade washer. See Figure 6.

Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.

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

,_, WARNING: If inner blade washer has been re-

moved, replace it before placing blade on spindle.

Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade

will not tighten properly.

• 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 6.

• Replace outer blade washer.

• Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade screw.
]]ghten 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.

OUTER

BLADEWASHER

BLADESCREW

Fig, 6

10

TO REMOVE BLADE

See Figure 7.

• Remove battery pack from saw.

_1, 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 1.

• Position saw as shown in figure 8, depress spindle lock
button, and remove blade screw.

Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.

• Remove outer blade washer. See Figure 8.

Note: Blade can be removed at this point.

TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK TO TRIM SAW

See Figure 8.

Note: Battery pack is shipped in a low charge condition.
Therefore, it must be charged prior to use. Refer to page

12, "CHARGING BATTERY PACK" for charging
instructions.

• Align raised ribs on battery pack with grooves on
bottom of saw, then attach battery pack to saw as

shown in figure 8.

• Make sure the latch on battery pack snaps in place
and battery pack is secured to saw before beginning
operation.

LATCH

SPINDLE

LOCKBUTTON

TOLOOSEN

\

\

TOTIGHTEN

BLADE

WRENCH

ADE

SCREW

Fig. 7

RAISEDRIBS /

N

"V//Y/N BA,,ER, C

? -

_1, CAUTION: When attaching battery pack to your

saw, be sure raised ribs and grooves align properly
and latch snaps into place properly. Improper

assembly can cause damage to saw and battery
pack.

11

_1, WARNING:Alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafety

glasseswithsideshieldswhenoperatingtools.
Failuretodosocouldresultinobjectsbeingthrown

intoyoureyes,resultinginpossibleseriousinjury.

CHARGINGBATTERY PACK

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.

• Attach battery pack to charger by aligning raised ribs
on battery pack with grooves in charger, then slide
battery back onto charger. See Figure 9.

BAI"rERY

PACK

TO

REMOVE

CHARGER

IO

AI-rACH

GROOVES

Fig. 9

• Red light should turn on. Red light indicates fast
charging mode.

If red light is flashing, this indicates battery pack is
deeply discharged or hot.

if battery pack is hot, red light should become steady
after battery pack has cooled down.

If battery pack is deeply discharged, red light should

become steady after voltage has increased, normally
within 60 minutes.

If after one hour red light is still flashing, this indicates

a defective battery pack and should be replaced.
Green light on indicates battery pack is fully charged

and slow charging to maintain battery pack.
Yellow light on and red light flashing indicates defective

battery pack. 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.

• When the batteries become fully charged, unplug your

charger from power supply and remove the battery
pack.

LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER
LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF

CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:

• Red LED Lighted = Fast Charging Mode.

• Green LED Lighted = Fully Charged And Slow
Charging To Maintain Battery Pack.

• Red LED Flashing = Hot Or Deeply Discharged

Battery Pack. Also Defective Battery Pack After 1 Hour.

• Yellow LED Lighted and Red LED Flashing =

Defective Battery Pack.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING
HOT BATTERIES

Under extreme continuous use, the batteries in your
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery
pack cool down for approximately 1 hour before attempt-
ing to recharge. When the battery pack becomes dis-
charged and is hot, this will cause the red light on your
battery charger to flash. When battery pack cools down,
red light will glow continuously indicating fast charging
mode, 1 hour charge time. Once the battery pack cools
down, it will recharge battery pack in fast charging mode

as normal.

Note: This situation only occurs when extreme continuous
use of your saw causes the batteries to become hot. It

does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to

"CHARGING BATTERY PACK" 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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SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently ifthey 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 pitchhardened 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.

,_k 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 10.

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.

LOWERBLADEGUARD

ISIN UPPOSITION

WHENMAKINGACUT

BLADEEXPOSEDON

UNDERSIDEOFWORKPIEGE

Fig. 10

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KICKBACK

See Figure 11.

I' _ KICKBACK

BLADESETTOODEEP Fig. 11

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 inthe wood.

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

13. One blade tooth below the material to be cut works

best for most efficient cutting action.

_1 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 to

serious injury.

KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY:

• Incorrect blade depth setting.See Figure 11.

• Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.

• Twisting blade while making a cut.

• Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set
blade.

• Incorrectlysupportingwerkpiece.SeeFigure 12.

• Forcing a cut.

• Cutting warped or wet lumber.

• Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures.

CORRECTBLADEDEPTHSETTING=

BLADEEXPOSEDONEBLADETOOTH

BELOWTIlE MATERIALTOBECUT

• 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 12 and 14.

Fig. 13

Fig. 12

14

RIGHT

Fig. 14

• Whenmakingacutusesteady,evenpressure.Never
forcecuts.

• Donotcutwarpedorwetlumber.

• Alwaysholdyoursawfirmlywithbothhandsandkeep
yourbodyinabalancedpositionsoastoresistthe

.forcesofkickbackshoulditoccur.

When using your saw, always stay alert and exercise
control. Do not remove your saw from workpiece

while 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.

STARTING A CUT

Know the right way to use your saw.

See Figure 16.

,_ WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from

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

TORAISE

SAW

TO

C

TOLOWER

SAW

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

BASE

ASSEMBLY

• Loosen depth adjustment knob. See Figure 15.

• Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower
saw until the required depth is reached.

• Tighten depth adjustment knob securely.

TO

LOOSEN Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Never use your saw as shown in figure 17.

WRONG Fig. 17

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

_1, 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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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 16.

Never place your saw on that part of the workpiece
that will fall off when the cut is made. See Figure 18

Hold your saw firmly with both hands.

See Figure 19.

RIGHT Fig. 19

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.

WRONG Fig. 18

,_ WARNING: The blade coming incontact with the

workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause
your saw to "kickback" towards you resulting in

serious injury.

When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Forcing
causes rough cuts, could shorten the life of your saw and

could cause "kickback."

REMEMBER:

When 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 in serious

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.

,_ 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.

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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 20.

TOPVIEWOFSAW

BLADE

GUIDENOTCH

GUIDELINE

/-

, ,

_FRONT

OFSAW

ALIGNOUTERBLADEGUIDENOTCHONSAWBASEWITHLINE
OFCUTASSHOWNWHENMAKINGCROSSCUTSORRiPCUTS

Fig. 20

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.
RIP GUIDE (EDGE GUlDE)
Use the rip guide provided with your saw when making

wide rip cuts. Afive 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 rip guide or 8-7/8 in. to the right of

the rip guide.

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.

_1= WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from

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

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 21.

BASE

ASSEMBLY

WIDTHOF

CUTSCALE

BLADE Fig. 21

GUIDESCREW _L' "'_'_/ _/_/)

(wl

J --_-,//_ RIPGUIDE

_LI_'_ (EDGEGUIDEpLACERiP _ )

GUIDETHRUHOLES V _" Fi_ 22

• Place rip guide through holes in saw base as shown in
figure 22.

• 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 blade. 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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ALTERNATIVE RIP METHOD

See Figure 23.

Using C-clamps, firmly clamp a straight edge to the
workpeice and guide the saw along the straight edge to
achieve a straight rip cut. Do not bind the blade in the cut.

ALTERNATIVEMETHODFORRIPCUTTING

WORKPIECE

STRAIGHT

EDGE

\

NOTE:C-CLAMPBOTHENDSOF

STRAIGHTEDGEBEFOREMAKINGCUT Fig. 23

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 line of cut.

See Figure 24.

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,

When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with both
hands as shown in figure 25.

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

Fig. 25

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 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
saw to "kickback" toward you resulting in serious
injury.

BEVEL "-' _:_ I I

ADJUSTMENT --P'm II

BEVEL KNOB

SCALE

BLADE I GUIDE

GUIDENOTCH

ALIGNINNERBLADEGUIDENOTCHONSAWBASEWITH

LINEOFCUTASSHOWNWHENMAKING45 ° BEVELCUTS

Fig. 24

After you 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 pack from saw.

_1, WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from

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

• Loosen bevel adjustment knob.See Figure 24.

• Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired
angle setting on bevel scale. See Figure 24.

• Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.

_, WARNING: Attempting bevel cut without knob

securely tightened can result in serious injury.

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POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP • Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw
See Figure 26. blade.

• Tighten hex nut and bevel adjustment knob securely.

ADJUSTMENT

HEXNUT

CARPENTER'S BEVELSTOP

SQUARE

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

BLADE

I

Fig. 26

_ll WARNING: Attempting to make cuts without bevel

adjustment knob securely tightened can result in
serious injury.

TO POCKET CUT

See Figure 27.

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 27.

LOWERBLADE

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.

_1, WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from

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

• Place your saw in an upside down position on
workbench. See Figure 26.

• Using a carpenter's square, check squareness of saw

blade to the base of your saw.

TO ADJUST

• Remove battery pack from saw.

_IL 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.

_._D HANDLE

LOWERBLADEGUARD

POCKETCUT

Depress the lock-oft 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 Cutrelease the trigger and allow
the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade
has stopped, remove it from the workpiece. Corners

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

WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a

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

Fig. 27

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,_ 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.

_l, 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 15 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 burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the

following:

Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage
tool as well as workpiece.

Only the parts shown on parts list, page 23, are intended
to be repaired or replaced by the customer, All other parts
should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.

_1, 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.

• 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 tool for long periods of time without
using it, recharge the batteries every month or two.
This practice will prolong battery life.

To preserve natural resources, please

recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium

battery. 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

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 properly.
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.

2O

ThefollowingrecommendedaccessoriesarecurrentlyavailableatSearsRetailStores.

• 6-1/2 in. (165 mm) Thin Kerf Blade

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

WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON rRRFTSHRH PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS TRIM SAW

If this I:RRFTSMRH Professional Cordless Trim 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.

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CRAFTSMAN 18 VOLTS PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS TRIM SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.271190

I he model number wirrbe found on a prate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your I

CORDLESS TRIM SAW or when ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST

Key Part
No. Number

1 982174-001

2 **Item N0.9-11034
3 982158-001

4 982159-001
5 **Item No, 9-11040
6 982160-001
7 982161-001
8 982162-001

9 982163-001
10 975534-000
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12 975533-000
13 975532-000
14 975541-000
15 975542-000
16 975544-000

Description Quan.

Data Plate ................................................... 1

Battery Pack (981404-001) ......................... 1

Upper Blade Guard ..................................... 1

Upper Blade Guard Screw .......................... 4

Charger (961399-001) ................................ 1

Spring .......................................................... 1

Lower Blade Guard ..................................... 1

Guard Retainer ........................................... 1

Guard Retainer Screw ................................ 3

Inner Blade Washer .................................... 1

Saw Blade ................................................... 1

Outer Blade Washer ................................... 1

Blade Screw ................................................ 1

Bumper Screw ............................................. 1

Bumper ........................................................ 1

Lock Nut ...................................................... 2

Key Part
No. Number Description

17 982164-001
18 982165-001
19 982166-001

20 982167-001

21 982168-001

22 975558-000
23 975559-000
24 982169-001
25 982170-001
26 975552-000
27 982171-001
28 982172-001
29 982173-001
30 975553-000
31 975554-000
32 982175-001

972000-765

Spring .......................................................... 1

Spindle Lock ................................................ 1

Knob ............................................................ 2

Washer ........................................................ 2

Carriage Bolt (M6 x 12 mm) ........................ 1

Screw .......................................................... 1

Hex Nut ....................................................... 1

Wing Screw ................................................. 1

Washer ........................................................ 1

Spring .......................................................... 1

Base Screw ................................................. 1

Base Assembly ........................................... 1

Carriage Bolt (M6 x 100 mm) ...................... 1

Blade Wrench (5 mm Hex Key) .................. 1

Rip Guide .................................................... 1

Carrying Case - Not Shown
Owner's Manual

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* Available At Your Nearest Sears Catalog Order Or Retail Store
** Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS (Retail Special Order System)

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