Craftsman 315275121 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
Double Insulated
PROFESSIONAL LAMINATE TRIMMER
Model No.
315.275121
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,_L 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., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com
972000-977
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• Safety
• Features
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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• Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
• Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
• General Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 3-4
• Specific Safety Rules ......................................................................................................................................... 4
• Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
• Product Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 6
• Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
• Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
• Adjustments .................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
• Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 9-11
• Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 12
• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ......................................................................................................... 14-15
• Parts Ordering / Service .................................................................................................................................. 16
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAMINATE TRIMMER
If this r'P,n_l"._Mn§ Laminate Trimmer fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of
purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it,
free of charge.
If this CRRFr,!$MAN Laminate Trimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only
90 days from the date of purchase.
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 laminate 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.
DOUBLE INSULATION
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 isolated from internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. Double
insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
,_ CAUTION" Carefully read through this entire
operator's manual before using your new
trimmer. Pay close attention to the Rules For
Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you
use your trimmer properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
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 for repair. Always use
original factory replacement parts when servicing.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It
means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
WARNING:
The operation of any laminate trimmer 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
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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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_ WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-
tions. 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 accidents.
• 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
• Double insulated tools are equipped with 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 a polar-
ized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Double insulation [] eliminates the need for the
three-wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigera-
tors. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
• Don't expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immedi-
ately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W".
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce
the risk of electric shock.
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 influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention 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 off
before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger
on the switch or plugging in tools that have 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
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
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 or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce the risk of starting the tool acciden-
tally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• 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 condi-
tion 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 become
hazardous when used on another tool.
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Service • When servicing a tool, use only identical re-
• Tool service must be performed only by quail- placement parts. Follow instructions in the
fled repair personnel. Service or maintenance Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
performed by unqualified personnel could result in unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
a risk of injury, injury.
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact
hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or
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.
• Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eye-
glasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if
the operation is dusty. Following this rule wiii
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
• Inspect tool cords periodically and, if dam-
aged, have repaired at your nearest authorized
service center. Constantly stay aware of cord
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.
• 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 in-
tended function. Check for alignment of mov-
ing 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.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock,
fire, or serious injury.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the
cord or yank it to disconnect it from the recep-
tacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges. Following this rule wilt reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.
• Keep a firm grib on detail biscuit joiner with
both hands at all times.
• Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product 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.
• Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber
before sanding. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
• Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication. Following this rule wilt reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them fre-
quently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.
4_IbWARNING: Some dust created by
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.
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Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
"b 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
] Class II Construction Designates double-insulated
.../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
,_ Indicates danger_ warning or caution.
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
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, wilt result in
death or serious injury.
Safety
Alert
construction tools
orbits etc. per minute
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
Do not expose to rain or use in dampWet Conditions Alert locations.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause
property damage.
Important: Advises you of important information or instructions vital to the operation or mainte
nance of the equipment.
Note: Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the
equipment.
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