Craftsman 315275120 Owner’s Manual

SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

315.275120

CAUTION:

Read and follow

ALL safety rules

and instructions

before operating

this equipment.

Thank You For Buying A

Craftsman Laminate

Trimmer

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Industrial

Laminate Trimmer
Double Insulated

Warranty
Rules For Safe Operation

Introduction

Table Of Contents

Unpacking

Features

Adjustments
Operation

Maintenance

Repair Parts

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

972000-336

11-00 Printed in U.S.A.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN INDUSTRIAL LAMINATE TRIMMER

Ifthis Craftsman Industrial Laminate Trimmer 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. 817 WA
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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:

A
A

A

NOTE:

DOUBLE INSULATION is a concept in safety, in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-

wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are

isolatedfrom internalmetal motor components withprotecting
insulation.Doubleinsulated tools do notneedtobegrounded.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your laminate trimmer has a precision built electric motor. Itshould be connected to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60
Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will
cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check
the power supply.

Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injuryto 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 injuryto yourself

or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal

injury.

Advises you of information or instructionsvital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

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IMPORTANT - Servicing of a tool with double insulation
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualified service technician.
For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest
Sears Store forrepair.Always use originalfactory replacement
parts when servicing.

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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. [

It means attentionlH Your safety is involved.

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WARNING:

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 instructingothers
who may use this tool.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIQNS

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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.

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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact withgrounded surfaces.

Forexample: Pipes, radiators,ranges, refrigerator

enclosures.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and inworkingorder. 16.

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

5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't 17.

use power tool in damp orwet locationsor expose

to rain. Keep work area well lit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors shouldwear safety glasses and be kept 18.

a safe distance from work area. Do not let

visitors contact tool or extension cord.

STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools

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should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.

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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

9.

attachment 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.

10.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving partsand cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended

when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep it from
being drawn intonearby air vents.

11 ." ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday

The double insulated system is intended to protect thq

'user from shock resultingfrom a break in the tool's

internalwiring.Observeall normalsafety precautions
relatedto avoidingelectricalshock.

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

12.

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

13.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protection during extended periods of operation.

14.

DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord

or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep

cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.

15.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

work. It's safer than usingyour hand and itfrees

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
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not tn use, before
servicing,orwhen changing attachments, blades,

bits,cutters,etc., all tool#should be disconnected
from power supply.

19.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjustingwrenches are removed fromtoolbefore

turning it on.

20.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry
plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure

switch is off when plugging in.

21.

MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN

GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension

cord, besure to use one heavyenough to carrythe
currentyourproductwilldraw. Anundersized cord
willcause a drop in line voltage resulting inlossof

powerand overheating. 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, usethe
next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,

the heavier the cord.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool

is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable 32.
for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are

marked with the suffix W-A, for example - SJTW-A

or SJOW-A. 33.

23. KEEP cu'n'ERS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp
cutters minimize stalling and kickback.

24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
Keep hands away from cutters. Do not reach

underneath work while cutter is rotating. Do not
attempt to remove material while cutter is rotating.

25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of th_ motor could ignite fumes.

26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and
if damaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears

Repair Center. Stay constantly aware of cord
location.

27. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-
CALLY and replace if damaged.

28. 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.

29. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and

use common sense. Do not operate tool when

you are tired. Do not rush.

30. 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.

31.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center.
INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber

before trimming.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not

operate tool while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.

34.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

35.

POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to

install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug

in any way.

36.

DO NOT USE TOOL UNDER "BROWN-OUT"

OR OTHER LOW VOLTAGE CONDITIONS.
Also, do not use with any device that could cause

the power supply voltage to change.

37.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them

frequently and use them to instruct others who

may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,

loan them these instructions also.

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. Setne 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 i
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

[ WARNING: J outmicroscopic particles. ,

f_ The operation of any laminate trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown Into your

| _/uu'_t ,,_UL_,._)] eyes, which can result In severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation,
| p_ always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when
i _ needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard

L _ safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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Congratulations and thank you for buying this
Craftsman laminate trimmer. It hasbeen designed,

engineeredandmanufactured to provideyou with Sears high

standard of dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged,

trouble-free performance.

Your trimmer has many features for making trimming
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top priority
in the design of this trimmer making it easy to maintain and

operate.

SPECIFICATIONS:

MaximumCutterDiameter 1-3/8 in.
Collet 1/4 in.

Horsepower 3/4

Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, 3.8 Amperes

No LoadSpeed 23,000 RPM

CAUTION:

Carefullyread throughthisentireowner'smanualbefore
usingyournewtrimmer.Pay closeattentiontothe Rules
ForSafe Operation,Warningsand Cautions.If youuse

your trimmerproperlyand onlyfor what it is intended,

youwillenjoyyears of safe, reliableservice.

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• Warranty ................................................ 2

• Rules For Safe Operation ................. 2-4

• Introduction and Product

Specifications ....................................... 5

• Table Of Contents ................................. 5

• Unpacking ............................................. 6

• Features .............................................. 6-7

Know Your Trimmer ................................ 6

Heavy Duty Motor ................................... 6

Switch .................................................. 6

Depth Of Cut Scale ................................. 6

Applications ............................................ 6

• Adjustments ....................................... 7-8

Installing/Removing Cutters .................... 8

To Set Depth Of Cut ............................... 8

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

How To Operate Your Trimmer .............. 9

Feed Direction ........................................ 9

PowerCord 10ft.

NetWeight 3.0 Ibs.

Rate Of Feed .......................................... 9

Proper Feeding ....................................... 9

Ball Bearing Piloted_Bit ........................... 9

Force Feeding ...................................... 10

Too Slow Feeding ................................. 10

Depth Of Cut ......................................... 10

Direction Of Feed And Thrust ............... 11

Helpful Hints ......................................... 11

Extension Cords ................................... 12

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

General ................................................ 13

Brush Replacement .............................. 13

Lubrication ............................................ 13

Proper Care Of Cutters ......................... 13

Proper Care Of Collet ........................... 13

• Exploded View andParts List ....... 14-15

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

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