Craftsman 315274050 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

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Variable Speed/1-3/16 in. Stroke

PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS

RECIPROCATING SAW

Model No.

315.274050

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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

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• Safety

• Features

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

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• Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

• Warranty and Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 2

• Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 3-5

A. Important Safety Rules For Battery Tools .......................................... .................................................................... 4

B. Important Safety Instructions For Charger ............................................................................................................. 4

C. Important Safety instructions For Reciprocating Saws .......................................................................................... 5

• Product Specifications and Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 6

• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8

A. Important Information For Recharging Hot Batteries ............................................................................................. 8

• Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 9-12

• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

• Battery Pack Removal and Preparation For Recycling ................................................................................................ 13

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ........................................................................................................................... 15

• Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................................... 16

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

is involved.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW
If this rlIRFT$1_IllN Professional Cordless Reciprocating 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 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

Your reciprocating 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 tool making it easy to maintain
and operate.

,_ WARNING:

,_ CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire

owner's manual before using your new reciprocating
saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your
reciprocating saw properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable

service.

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.

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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warningor caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

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

,_ WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool

until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or
serious personal injury. Save owner's manual and
review frequently for continuing safe operation,
and instructing others who may use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and limita-
tions as well as the specific potential hazards related

to this tool.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For
example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator

enclosures.

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

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't 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,

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 or attach-
ment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use

tool for purpose not intended - for example - A

circular saw should never be used for cutting tree
limbs or logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's

moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended

when working outdoors. Wear protective hair cover-
ing to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn

into nearby air vents,
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they
are NOT safety glasses.

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

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protec-

tion 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 on a ladder or
unstable support.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
at all times, and clean for best and safest perfor-

mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

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Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjust-
ing wrenches are removed from tool before turning it

on.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

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 tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should

be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, mounting, and any other

conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly

repaired or 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

CAN CAUSE BLADE, BLADE CLAMP AND SAW
BAR TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do not

touch metal parts when cutting into a wall; grasp only
the insulated handle(s) or plastic housing when using
this tool. Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water
pipes, and mechanical hazards are not in the path of
the blade when cutting into a wall.

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
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards

when not using your battery tool or when changing
accessories.

• DISCONNECT BATTERY PACK FROM TOOL OR

PLACE THE SWITCH IN THE LOCKED OR OFF

POSITION BEFORE MAKING ANY

ADJUSTMENTS, CHANGING ACCESSORIES, OR
STORING THE TOOL. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.

• 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 BA'I-rERY 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°E

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 end your finger is not on the switch.
Avoid accidental starting.

• SECURE WORK before applying power. NEVER
hold workpiece in your hand or across your legs.

• WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS,

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual

contains important safety and operating instructions
for battery charger item number_9-11089.

• Before using battery charger, read air instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, and product using battery charger.

dl_ 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 orsold 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'

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.

• 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.

• Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualilied

serviceman 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

RECIPROCATING SAWS

• 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 moving. Do not
attempt to remove cut material when blade is

moving.

• NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during

use,

• NEVER baya 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