Craftsman 315277150 Owner’s Manual

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_ WARMNG: To reduce the risk of injury,

the user must read and understand the

operator's manual before using this product.

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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL TOOL
if this Craftsman Professional tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, RETURN IT

TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears wil!
repair it, free of charge.

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, Noffman Estates, IL 60179

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability

have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow al! instructions listed below,

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.

SAVE THESE mNSTRUCTmONS

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 liq-

uids, gases, or dust. Power tools 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.

ELECTRmCAL SAFETY

[] Double insulated tools are equipped with a polar-

ized 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 polarized 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 refrigerators. There

is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

grounded.

[] Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool wil! 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 immediately. 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 com-

mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence 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 too! 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 too! 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.

[] Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long

hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.

[] Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable

footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.

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 ap-

plication. The correct tool wil! 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 measures

reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

[] Store idle tools out of the reach of children and

other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous inthe

hands of untrained users.

[] Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp

and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cut=
ting 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 become hazardous when

used on another tool.

[] Keep the tool and its handle 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. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of
control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.

SERVICE

[] Tool service must be performed only by qualified

repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personne! may result in a risk of injury.

[] Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when be carefully checked to determine that it will op=

performing an operation where the cutting tool may erate properly and perform its intended function.

contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
a "live" wire wit! make exposed metal parts of the cut- moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and

ting tool "live" and shock the operator, any other conditions that may affect its opera-

[] Know your power tool. Read operator's manual tion. A guard or other part that is damaged should

carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this service center. Following this rule wil! reduce the risk
tool. Following this rule wil! reduce the risk of electric of shock, fire, or serious injury.
shock, fire, or serious injury. [] Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

[] Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses When using an extension cord, be sure to use one

have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NO'[" heavy enough to carry the current your product will
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.} of at least 16 is
of serious personal injury, recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less

[] Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recom-

operation is dusty. Fo!lowing this rule wil! reduce the

risk of serious personal injury. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the

[] Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection dur-

ing extended periods of operation. Following this rule
wil! reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

[] inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, of serious personal injury.

have repaired at your nearest Authorized Service

Center. Constantly stay aware of cord location. FoJ-

lowing this rule wil! reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire. tions also.

[] Check damaged parts. Before further use of the

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should

[] When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-

merit parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance hstructions may create a

risk of shock or injury.

be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized

mended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.

cord. An undersized cord wil! cause a drop in line volt-
age resulting in loss of power and overheating.

[] Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before

using this tool. Following this rule win reduce the risk

[] Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and

use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If
you Joansomeone this too!, loan them these instruc-

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.

Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper

interpretationofthesesymbolswil!allowyoutooperatethetoolbetterandsafer.

SYMBOL NAME DEStG NATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

Alternating Current Type of current

Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

Class HConstruction Doubleqnsulated construction

.../rain Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Read The Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

No Hands Symbol serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol

operator's manual before using this product.

shields and a full face shield when operating this product.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade wil! result in

serious personal injury.

Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with

any hot surface.

Thefol!owingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedtoexplainthelevelsofriskassociatedwiththisproduct.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER: hdicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: hdicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTmON: hdicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTmON: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in

property damage.

SERWCE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and
should be performed only by a qualified service tech-
nician. For service we suggest you return the product to
your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

The operation of any power too! 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.
Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.!.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do

not attempt to use this product until you read

thoroughly and understand completely the
operator's manual. Save this operator's manual

and review frequently for continuing safe opera-
tion and instructing others who may use this

product.

DOUBLE mNSULATmON

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 the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need

to be grounded.

WARNING: The double insulated system is
intended to protect the user from shock resulting

from a break in the tool's internal insulation. Observe

all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical
shock.

NOTE: 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
authorized service center for repair. Always use original

factory replacement parts when servicing.

ELECTRmCAL CONNECTmON

This tool has a precision-built electric motor. Htshould be

connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz,
AC only (normal household current). Do not operate
this too! 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.

EXTENSmON CORDS

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from
a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has
the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting
in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to deter-
mine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord.
Only round jacketed cords tisted by Underwriter's Labora-
tories (UL) should be used.

When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
designated with "WA" on the cord's jacket.

Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

**Ampere rating (on tool faceplate)

0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0

Cord Length Wire Size (AoWoGo}

25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 16 16 14 12 10 --

**Used on 12 _e -20 amp c_uit

NOTE: AWG = American W{re Gauge

WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the
working area. Position the cord so that it will not get
caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while
you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so
can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Check extension cords before each

use. If damaged reptace immediately. Never use tool
with a damaged cord since touching the damaged
area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious

injury.