Sears 315.220100 User Manual

Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMAN +

PRO I 0 H A L

10 in. Stationary

RADIAL ARM SAW

Model No.

315.220100

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• Safety

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 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

983000-041

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• Features

•Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW
Ifthis product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship withinone year from the date of purchase, Sears

will repair it, free of charge,

Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 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 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 saw making it easy to maintain and operate.

_k CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new saw. Pay close

attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols, including Danger, Warning and
Caution. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.

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

_, 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 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 wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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

• Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 2-3

• Rules for Safe Operation ................................................................................................................................ 4-7

• Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................... 8-9

• Product Specifications and Glossary .......................................................................................................... 10-11

• Unpacking and Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 11

• Loose Parts List .......................................................................................................................................... 12-14

• Tools Needed .................................................................................................................................................... 15

• Labels .......................................................................................................................................................... 16-17

• Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 18-21

• Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................... 22-36

Assembling Leg Stand ...................................................................................................................................... 22

Mounting Saw to Leg Stand .............................................................................................................................. 23

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Attaching Elevating Handwheel ........................................................................................................................ 23

Installing the Yoke Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 24

Removing the Blade .......................................................................................................................................... 25

Attaching Table Supports ................................................................................................................................. 25

Setting the Arm Lock Knob ............................................................................................................................... 26

Setting the Yoke Clamp .................................................................................................................................... 26

Setting the Bevel Lock Lever ............................................................................................................................ 27

Tightening the Arm and Column ....................................................................................................................... 28

Adjusting the Column Tube ........................................................................................................................ 28-29

Adjusting the Carriage Bearings ....................................................................................................................... 30

Leveling the Table Supports ............................................................................................................................. 31

Installing the Front Table .................................................................................................................................. 32

Leveling the Front Table ................................................................................................................................... 33

Installing Rear Table, Spacer Table, Fence, and Clamps .......................................................................... 33-34

Installing Blade and Blade Guard ..................................................................................................................... 34

Aligning Riving Knife to Blade ........................................................................................................................... 35

Installing Rip Scale Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 36

• Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................ 36-43

Aligning the Arm for Cross Cuts ....................................................................................................................... 37

Aligning the Blade to Table at 0° Bevel ............................................................................................................ 38

Squaring Blade to Fence .................................................................................................................................. 39

Paralleling Blade to Table ................................................................................................................................. 40

Aligning the Rip Scale Indicators ...................................................................................................................... 41

Installing Control Cut Device ............................................................................................................................ 42

Check Alignment of Arm and Blade using Laser ............................................................................................. 43

• Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 44-54

Basic Operation of the Radial Arm Saw ........................................................................................................... 44

Types of Cuts .................................................................................................................................................... 44

Switch and Switch Key ...................................................................................................................................... 45

Causes of Kickback .......................................................................................................................................... 45

Avoiding Kickback ............................................................................................................................................. 45

Cutting Aids ....................................................................................................................................................... 46

Making a Cross Cut .......................................................................................................................................... 47

Making a Miter Cut ............................................................................................................................................ 48

Making a Bevel Cut ........................................................................................................................................... 49

Making a Compound Cross Cut ........................................................................................................................ 50

Rip Cut Hazards and Precautions .................................................................................................................... 51

Setting Up a Rip Cut ................................................................................................................................... 51-52

Making a Rip Cut .............................................................................................................................................. 52

Making Other Cuts ............................................................................................................................................ 53

Cutting Long Workpieces .................................................................................................................................. 53

Non-Through Cuts ............................................................................................................................................ 54

• Laser Guide ................................................................................................................................................ 55-56

• Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 57

• Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 58-62

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ......................................................................................................... 64-85

• Parts Ordering / Service ...................................................................................................................... back page

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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

A

A
A

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Note:

MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning or caution, May be used in conjunction with other symbols or

pictographs,

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,

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

IMPORTANT

Servicing 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 you nearest Sears store or repair center for
repair. Always use original factory replacement parts
when servicing.

If you have questions about terms in the following

rules, refer to the Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
or the Features section,

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool

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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 operator'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 the operator's
manual carefully, Learn the saw's applications and

limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.

• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools near gasoline or other

flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain, Keep the 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 the tool or extension cord while operating,

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT

leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is
in operation. Keep floors clean and free of saw-

dust,

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance, Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accesso- •

ries,

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• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks
and master switches or by removing switch keys,

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not

designed for, Use it only the way it was intended,

• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry,

They can get caught and draw you into moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended, Also

wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-

resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is uninten-

tionally contacted.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times,
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

work when practical. It's safer than using your
hand and frees both hands to operate the tool,

• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use
only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your

product will draw, An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and

overheating, A wire gage size (A.W,G,) of at least
14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet

or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage, The smaller the gage number, the heavier

the cord,

• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch
is off when plugging in the tool,

• REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS.
Get in the habit of checking - before turning on the

tool - that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool,

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool
again, check any damaged parts, including guards,

for proper operation and performance, Check
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation, A
damaged part must be properly repaired or re-
placed by a qualified service technician at a Sears

store or repair center to avoid risk of personal
injury,

• USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right
blade style for the material and the type of cut,
Use only blades marked for at least 5,000 rpm and

10 in, or smaller, with a 5/8 in. arbor hole,

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working
order, This includes the blade guard, the riving

knife, and the anti-kickback pawls.

• CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. When ripping,
feed work into a blade or cutter against the direc-

tion of rotation of the blade or cutter,

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave the tool

until it comes to a complete stop,

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using
improper accessories may risk injury, Consult the

Accessories section for recommended accesso-
ries,

• REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether
electrical or mechanical, should be made by a
qualified service technician at a Sears authorized

service center,

• DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments,

blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected from the power supply.

• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and more safely at the rate for which it was
designed.

• BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR
REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplug the saw and

remove the switch key.

• WHEN SERVICING, use only identical Sears
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or damage product,

• NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor

could ignite fumes,

• MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc-

tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
performing any work using this tool.

• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center,

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator

enclosures.

• GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electrical page.

• WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine
particles. Use wood dust collection systems
whenever possible.

• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation,

• DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER

THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR

ANY MEDICATION.

• STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch
what you are doing and use common sense. Do

not operate tool when you are tired, Do not rush,

• AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your

hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure
you have good balance.

• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback can
occur when the blade stalls, driving the work piece
back toward the operator, It can cause your hand

to contact the blade, resulting in serious personal
injury. Stay out of the blade path and turn switch

off immediately if blade binds or stalls,

• DO NOT USE A PERSON AS A SUBSTITUTE
FOR A TABLE if additional support is needed, Use
a support the same height as the table,

• USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK
OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long

workpieces to minimize the risk of blade pinching
and kickback. Use a sturdy "outrigger" support to
prevent tipping if a table extension more than 24 in,
long is attached to the saw,

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• CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE
MATERIALS. Do not cut metal,

• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments
are secure.

• NEVER cut more than one piece at a time, DO
NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw

table at a time,

• DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARD.

Never operate the saw with the blade guard

removed. Make sure all guards are operating •
properly before each use. •

• NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-

HAND. Always place the workpiece to be cut on
the saw table and position it firmly against the

fence as a backstop.

• USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or
straight edge guide when ripping.

• BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF •
NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from
lumber before cutting,

• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORK-

PIECE. Never start the saw with the blade touching

the stock.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting
path with your hands and fingers for any reason,
Always turn the power off when cut is complete.

• USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSHSTICK in rip mode
for workpieces so small that your fingers go under
the blade guard, NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other
moving parts during use, for any reason,

• ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL
SPEED before starting a cut to avoid blade binding

or stalling.

• ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE when ripping;
never pull it toward the saw,

• DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.

Do not force the workpiece against the blade.

• ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it, to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to
the power supply. NEVER leave the saw unat-

tended while connected to a power source.

• BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING
COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE unplug the saw

and remove the switch key,

• AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser
guide.

KEEP TOOL 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 solvents to clean

tool,

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback, Keep blades free of rust, grease,

and pitch,

BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.

Use only extension cords with the marking "Ac-

ceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store

indoors while not in use," Use extension cords with

an electrical rating not less than the saw's rating,
Always disconnect the extension cord from the
outlet before disconnecting the product from the

extension cord,
INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have
repaired by at your nearest Sears Authorized
Repair Center, Stay constantly aware of cord
location and keep it well away from the moving

blade.

• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank the cord to
disconnect it from receptacle, Keep the cord from

heat, oil, and sharp edges,

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users, If you

loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-

tions 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. 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,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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• SECURE THE SAW. Firmly bolt the saw to the leg
stand to keep the saw from tipping, walking, or

sliding,

• DO NOT SET UP WORK WITH THE BLADE
SPINNING. Keep the saw power off until you are

ready to use it.

• RIP ONLY WORKPIECES LONGER THAN THE

BLADE'S DIAMETER. Never rip a piece of wood

that is shorter than the diameter of the blade.

• NEVER LOWER AN UNLOCKED REVOLVING

CUTTING TOOL. Always lock the carriage lock
knob before lowering the blade.

• SHUT OFF THE POWER TO FREE A JAMMED
GUARD. Press the switch off before putting your

hands near the blade, Wait for the blade to stop,

then free the guard,

• LOCK THE SAW BEFORE MOVING IT. Secure
the radial arm with the arm lock knob, Secure the
carriage with the carriage lock knob,

• POSITION THE WORKPIECE WITH THE FIN-

ISHED SIDE DOWN. If the anti-kickback pawls
catch the wood to stop kickback, they could mar
the top surface or cause splintering,

• POSITION THE WORKPIECE SO NO ONE MUST
STAND IN LINE WITH THE BLADE. If kickback or

climb occurs, a helper, operator, or observer in the
sawblade path could be seriously injured,

• POSITION THE CUT SO THE WASTE PART

FALLS OFF. Never use a length stop on the free
end of the workpiece, Never apply force to the free
end or hold it while the sawblade is rotating,

• IN A RIP CUT, holding the cut-off edge behind the
blade can cause the cut edges to pinch, risking

kickback, It could cause the blade to climb over the
front edge of the wood and contact your hand,

• BEFORE STARTING EACH CUT, check that no

play exists in the carriage, Be sure the arm, yoke

and bevel locks and clamps are tight, Verify the

blade, all handles, blade washers, and blade nuts

are secure,

• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, test the upper and

lower blade guards for free movement up and
down, Position the nose of the guard to just clear
the workpiece,

• AVOID KICKBACK AND POSSIBLE INJURY by
preventing heeling, grabbing, and pinching.

• BEFORE CUTTING, position and tighten the blade
guard and anti-kickback pawls. Test the pawls to

make sure they would stop kickback if it started,
Keep the points sharp,

• KEEP THE SAW BLADE PATH CLEAR. Position
the saw to allow enough room on all sides so

neither the operator nor a visitor stands in line with

the sawblade,

• AVOID HEELING by adjusting the saw blade so it

exactly parallels the fence during ripping opera-

tions,

• AVOID GRABBING in rip mode by keeping the
saw blade correctly adjusted and by feeding the
work from the infeed side (opposite the anti-

kickback pawls),

• AVOID PINCHING by using a riving knife and
sharp saw blade, Keep the work positioned firmly
against the fence,

• USE IN-RIP WHENEVER POSSIBLE by position-

ing the work so the blade is between (inside) the

column and the motor,

• NEVER ADJUST GUARD, PAWLS, OR BLADE
WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE POWER.

Always turn off the switch and unplug the cord

before freeing a jammed blade, tightening a loose
blade, or repositioning the guard or pawls,

• DO NOT turn the motor switch on and off rapidly,
This can loosen the sawblade.

• NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF
WOOD AT A TIME. The feed will be uneven and

could cause the blade to pick up one or more

pieces and cause serious injury,

• TURN OFF SAW IF A STRANGE NOISE OR

HEAVY VIBRATION OCCURS. Immediately turn

off the saw, locate the source, and correct the

problem before using the saw further,

• POSITION THE CUT SO THE BLADE WILL NOT

EXTEND BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE TABLE.
KEEP THE GUARDS IN PLACE AND THE WORK

SURFACE CLEAR DURING A CUT. Small objects
or wood slivers can ricochet from the blade into the

fence and back toward the operator, If the blade

loosens slivers, remove them with a stick, not your
hand,

IN A RIP CUT, DO NOT LET GO OF THE WORK-

PIECE UNTIL THE CUT IS COMPLETE. When the
workpiece is fed into the blade, push the workpiece
all the way past the blade,

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EXTENSION CORDS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept
the tool's plug, When using a power tool at a consid-
erable distance from the power source, use an
extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that

the tool will draw, An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of

power and causing the motor to overheat, Use the
chart provided below to determine the minimum wire
size required in an extension cord. Only round jack-
eted cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL)

should be used,

Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)

Up to 25 feet 14
26-100 feet 12

When working with the tool outdoors, use an exten-
sion cord that is designed for outside use. This is
indicated by the letters WA on the cord's jacket,

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

,_, CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting

area and position the cord so that it will not be
caught on lumber, tools, or other objects during

cutting operations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw is powered by

a precision built electric motor, It should be connected
to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

(normal household current). It should be connected
to a 240 volt power supply only if it has been reset
according to the instructions in this manual. The
motor has been set at the factory for 120 volts; if it is
reconnected to operate at 240 volts, the main power

cord plug and any receptacle must be replaced with
devices rated for 240 volts, This tool will not operate

on direct current (DC), A substantial voltage drop will
cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If
the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet,
double check the power supply.

SPEED AND WIRING
The no-load speed of your saw is approximately 3,450

rpm. This speed is not constant, For voltage, the
wiring in a shop is as important as the motor's horse-
power rating, A line intended only for lights cannot
properly carry a power tool motor, Wire that is heavy
enough for a short distance will be too light for a
greater distance. A line that can support one power
tool may not be able to support two or three tools.

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for electric current
to reduce the risk of electric shock, This tool is

equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug, The plug
must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances,
Do not modify the plug provided, If it will not fit the

outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock, The conductor with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is
the equipment-grounding conductor, If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to

a live terminal,
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel

if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is

properly grounded,
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi-

ately,
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an

outlet like the one shown in Figure 1, It also has a
grounding pin like the one shown,

GROUNDING

PIN

COVEROFGROUNDED

OUTLETBOX

Fig. 1

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CHANGING VOLTAGE

See Figures 2- 4.

Your radial saw has been set up at the factory to
operate efficiently on a 120V AC single voltage circuit,

However, if heavy duty operation is required, the
circuits are overloaded, or the circuit is low voltage,

have a qualified electrician change the voltage on the
main power system to a 240V AC voltage circuit,

,_ WARNING: The control cut device is set up for

a 120V AC single voltage circuit. Do not modify
the control cut cord. Identify the control cut
cord and tie it back out of the way.

• Correctly identify the control cut cord, unplug it,

and set it aside.

• Unplug the main power cord,

• Remove the blade following the procedure in the

Assembly section,

• Remove the pan head screw above the blade

arbor on the motor cover, Lift motor cover to

expose switch. See Figure 2,

• Use a small screwdriver to slide the dual voltage

switch to the 240V position, See Figures 3 and 4,

• Reinstall motor cover.

• Replace the 120V plug on the main cord with a UL

listed 240V, 15 amp, 3-prong plug,

• Follow the instructions provided with the UL listed

plug,

• Plug the cord into a 240V, 15 amp, 3-blade recep-

tacle. Make sure the receptacle is connected to a

240V AC power supply through a 240V branch

circuit that has a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
Note: No adapter is available for this type of plug

or receptacle.

LIFTMOTORCOVERTOEXPOSESWITCH

SLIDEASSHOWNFORSINGLEVOLTAGECIRCUITS

SWITCHSHOWNIN110-120VOLTPOSITION

Fig. 3

LIFTMOTORCOVERTOEXPOSESWITCH

MOTORCOVER PANHEADSCREW

/

BLADEARBOR _ Fig. 2

SLIDEAS SHOWNFORDUALVOLTAGECIRCUITS

SWITCHSHOWNIN220-240VOLTPOSITION

Fig. 4

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Blade Arbor

Blade Diameter

Blade Bevel Angle

Radial Arm Swing Range
Blade Height Adjust
Carriage Travel
Cutting Capacity - Maximum Cross Cut
Cutting Capacity - Maximum Out-Rip

45 ° minimum left - 90° right

5/8 in.

lOin.

0o_90 °

5.35 in.

17.25 in.

15.50 in.
26 in.

Cutting Capacity- Maximum In-Rip
Depth of Cut at 90°

Depth of Cut at 45°
Table Size

Table Height
Rating

Input

No Load Speed

120V/240V 60 Hz - AC only

16in.

3 in.

2.25 in.

40x27x 1 in.

36 in.

13.0/6.5 Amperes

3,450 RPM

Bevel Cut

A cut made across a workpiece with the blade at any
angle other than 90° to the table surface.

Chamfer
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or

part of it) is angled rather than at 90 degrees.
Climb

A hazard in which the blade "climbs" over and out of
the workpiece, pulling the stock out of the operator's

hands or running across the workpiece.
Compound Cut

A cross cut with both a miter angle and a bevel angle.
Cross Cut
A cutting operation with the blade parallel to the

carriage arm and the blade teeth pointing down, It can
be across or with the grain, normally across the grain
or width of the workpiece,

Dado Cut
A non-through cut that leaves a square notch or

trough; requires a special blade,
Featherboard
A device to help guide workpieces during rip cuts.
Fence
A piece of wood used as a edge guide for the

workpiece, Located perpendicular to the carriage arm,
Can be placed at different distances from the rear
table edge in combination with the other table pieces
and is secured with table clamps.

Freehand
Dangerous practice of making a cut without using a

fence,
Gum

A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products,
Heel

Alignment of the blade to the fence,

Infeed
The side of the blade where the blade teeth point up,

opposite the anti-kickback pawls.
In-Rip

A type of rip cut in which the blade is between the
column and the motor.

Kerf
The space left by the removal of material in a cut or

the slot produced by the blade in a non-through cut.
Kickback

A hazard that can occur when blade binds or stalls,
throwing workpiece back toward operator.

Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool

first.
Miter Cut

A vertical cut made at any angle other than 0° across
the workpiece.

Molding
A shaping cut that gives a varied shape to the
workpiece and requires a special blade.

Out-Rip
A type of rip cut in which the motor is between the

blade and the column. (The blade is "outside" the
motor.)

Pushstick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw

blade during cutting operations. It helps keep the
operator's hands well away from the blade.

Rabbet
A type of cut that gives a notch in the edge of a

workpiece.
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the

workpiece to make thinner pieces.

[RAFTSMAN_RADIALSAW315.220100 10

Resin

Asticky,sap-basedsubstance.

RipCut
Inaradialsaw,acutmadewiththebladeparallelto

thefenceandperpendiculartothearm(canbeacross
orwiththegrain),Theteethpointupatthepointof

contactwiththewood.
SawbladePath

Theareadirectlyinlinewiththeblade-- over,under,
behind,orinfrontofit,Also,theworkpieceareawhich

willbeorhasbeencutbytheblade,
Set

Thedistancethatthetipofthesawbladetoothisoff
setfromthefaceoftheblade,

Throw-Back
Sawthrowingbackaworkpiecesimilartokickback,

ThroughSawing
Anycuttingoperationwherethebladeextends
completelythroughtheworkpiece.

TrailingEnd
Theworkpieceendlastcutbythebladeinaripcut.

Workpiece
Theitemonwhichthecuttingoperationis beingdone,

Thesurfacesofa workpiecearecommonlyreferredto
asfaces,ends,andedges,

Worktable
Thesurfaceonwhichtheworkpiecerestswhile
performingacuttingoperation,

WARNING:Topreventaccidentalstartingthat •
couldcausepossibleseriouspersonalinjury,

assembleall partstoyoursawbeforeconnecting

ittopowersupply.Thesawshouldneverbe •
connectedtothepowersupplywhenyouare
assemblingparts,makingadjustments,installing
orremovingblades,orwhennotinuse,

Carefullyremoveallpartsfromthecartonand

placethesawona levelworksurface,Separate

andcheckagainstthelistoflooseparts.

Donotdiscardthepackingmaterialsuntilyouhave

carefullyinspectedthesaw,identifiedallparts,and
satisfactorilyoperatedyournewsaw,

Note:Ifanypartsaredamagedormissing,donot
attempttopluginthepowercordandturnthe

WARNING:Ifanypartsaremissing,donot
operatethistooluntilthemissingpartsare

switchonuntilthedamagedormissingpartsare
obtainedandareinstalledcorrectly,

replaced.Failuretodosocouldresultinpossible
seriouspersonalinjury.

ThefollowingrecommendedaccessoriesarecurrentlyavailableatSearsRetailStores.

• Steelandcarbidetippedcircularsawblades • Adjustabletaperjig

• Holddownclamps • Sawdustcollectorshroud

• Sawbaskets • LaserGuide

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

11 rRI:IR'$MI:IN"RADIALSAW315.220100

Check all loose parts from the box with the list below, Use the instructions on the following pages to assemble.
All fasteners are shown actual size,

1, Saw Assembly .................................................... 1

SAWASSEMBLYSHOWNASPACKED

2, Elevating Handwheel 3,

A, Handwheel ..................................................... 1

B. Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in. Soc, Hd,) .................... 1

C. Star Washer ................................................... 1

Fig, 5

Blade Wrench ..................................................... 2

Hex Key

A, 3/16 in, Hex Key ............................................. 1

B. 1/4 in, Hex Key ............................................... 1

rRnFT._MnN RADIALSAW315.220100 12

Fig, 6A

Check aH bose parts from the box with the Hstbebw. Use the instructions on the following pages to assembb.

AHfasteners are shown actual size.

.

Saw Base to Leg Stand AssemMy

A. Saw AssemMy (not shown) ........................... 1

B, Leg Stand AssemMy (not shown) .................. 1

C, Hex BoUt(5/16-18 x 5/8 in, Hex Head) ........... 4

D, Washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8

E. Lock Washer (5/16 in.) ................................... 4

F. Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................... 4

9. Fence .................................................................. 1

(D@@

D E F

. Hardware for Front TaMe

A. Front TaMe ..................................................... 1

B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1 in.) ..................................... 4

C. Washer (1/4 in.) ............................................. 4

D. Lock Washer (1/4 in.) .................................... 4

E. Hex Nut (1/4-20) ............................................ 4

A

C D E

11. Scab Indicator

A. Screw ............................................................. 4

B. Speed Nut ...................................................... 2

C. hdicator ......................................................... 2

D. Switch Key ..................................................... 2

A

C

b

13 CRnFT$MRN' RADIAL SAW315.220100

D

Fig. 6B

Check aH Uooseparts from the box with the Hst beUow.Use the instructions on the following pages to assemMe.
AHfasteners are shown actuaUsize,

12. TaMe Support

A. TaMe Support Rails ....................................... 2

B. Square Head BoUt(5/18-18 x 3/4 in.) ............. 4

C. Fiat Washer (5/18 in.) .................................... 4

D. Lock Washer (5/16 in.) .................................. 4

E. Hex Nut (5/18-18) .......................................... 4

©

B C

D E

15. Leg Stand ........................................................... 1

A. Leg ................................................................ 4

B. Long Bottom Brace ....................................... 2

C. Long Top Brace ............................................ 2

D. Short Bottom Brace ...................................... 2

E. Short Top Brace ............................................ 2

F. Foot ............................................................... 4

G. Screw (1/4-20 x 5/8 in.) .............................. 40

H. Star Washer ................................................ 40

[. Hex Nut (1/4-20) ......................................... 40

J. Hex Nut (3/8-16) ........................................... 8

o o

A

o

i

B

C

14. Operator's ManuaU(not shown) .......................... 1

D

o o

°1

0

o

E

G

CRnFTSMRN_RADIAL SAW315.220100 14

Fig. 6C

The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment. They are not included with this saw.

LEVEL

HEXKEYS:

5/32in. AND 1/8in,

MEDIUMFLATBLADE SCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

PENCIL

SMALLHAMMER

CHANNELLOCKPLIERS

FRAMINGSQUARE

PUERS

15

Carriage Lock

CONTRO_UT

]

C

_R3W_E10 inch Radial Arm Saw "_

00RPM 120/ 240VOLTS13/ 6.5Amp60Hz AC0NLY I

NSERVICING,USE ONLYIDENTICALCRAFTSMAN |

LACEMENTPARTS. !

I MODEL 315.220100 BER. NO. _1

I MADEINTAIWAN / _ _ _I

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO. L -- _ 43F1

_.Customer He/p _ 1-800-932-3188J

CRRFTSHRH

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A WARNING/ ADVERTENCIA

For your own safety, Read and understand

owner's manual before operating saw.

• This tool has more than one connection to the
power source.

•To reduce the risk of electrical shock or injury,
disconnect all power connections

• When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.

• Para su seguridad, lea y entienda el manual del
propietario antes de operar la sierra.

i P R O IOHAL i

6e Rotatio/)

I Rip Feed Direction >

CRRFTSHRWRADIALSAW315.220100 16

_, WARNING/ ADVERTENCIA

O • Fory0ursafety,don0tteedripmaterialinto

sawfromthisdirection.

• Parns, seg,ridad,nointrodnzcnelmaterialq,e

vayaacortnrenlasierradesdeestesdirecci6n.

Control C

Speed Adjustment /

On I
Off O

ADVERTENCIA

,_ WARNING

G J° _oryoursafety,readownersmanualbeforeoperating

f • Wearsafetygoggles.

jf • Donotperformfreehandcuts.

J • Returncarriagetofull rearpositionaftereachcrosscut.

J ° Seeinstructionsonhowtoreducetheriskofkickback.

j" • Whenripping,usepushstickwhenbladeis set2 inchesormorefrom

j" fence.

J • Whenripping,usepushhlockandauxiliaryfencewhenbladeissetbetween

f 1/2and2 inchesfromfence.Donotmakeripcutsnarrowerthan1/2inch,

_' • Keephandsoutofpathof blade,
Io Donotreacharoundsawblade.

Io Turnpoweroffandwaitforbladetostopbeforemovingworkpieceor
I changingsettings.

I'Unplug sawbeforechangingthebladeorservicing.
_. Parasuseguridad,leayentiendael manualdelpropietarioantesdeoperarlasierra.,

A WARNING

ADVERTENCIA

• Read and understandowners manual
before operating saw.

• For your safety, do not use
accessorieswithout proper guarding.

• Provide proper workpiece support

• Position cutting tool behind the

fence.

• With power off and switch key
removed, turn cutting tool by hand to

make sure it does not strike guard,
fence or any other saw parts.

• Para su seguridad, lea y entienda el
manual del propietario antes de

operar la sierra.

17

I

\

LOCKED

UNLOCKED

PIVOT_III I_

Fig, 8B

rRRFTSMRN+RADIALSAW315.220100

KNOW YOUR RADIAL SAW

See Figure 9A.

OVERVIEW - The main operating components include
the column, the arm, and the yoke assembly (yoke,
motor, and blade), and their operation is summarized
in the paragraph below. Safety features and control
functions are given also. Spending a few minutes
reviewing the illustrations and features list below and
on the following pages to locate these items will make
assembly easier.

METHOD OF OPERATION oThe cotumn at the back
of the saw supports the radial arm. The arm can be

raised or lowered to change the blade height or
swiveled left and right for a miter cut. A yoke fits into
a carriage on the arm, which can travel back and
forward. The yoke supports the yoke assembly
(motor, blade, and blade guard) and can be pivoted
so the blade faces right, front, or left. The motor can
be rotated to change the blade angle.

Control functions include 1) column height [elevating
handwheel], 2- arm angle [arm lock knob], 3- yoke
movement on arm [*carriage lock knob] 4- yoke
rotation [*yoke pivot latch and *yoke lock handle] and,

5) blade bevel [*bevel index lever and *bevel lock
knob].

Safety features include the control cut device, the
removable switch key, and the blade guard assembly.

Never operate the saw without ensuring these safety

features are in place and functioning correctly.
On a radial saw, "cross cut" means a cut parallel to

the arm, and a "rip cut" is perpendicular to the arm.
There are several ways to make cuts, depending on
the size and material of the workpiece and the end

result desired.

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements of
your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw.

*Shown on following pages

SWITCHAND

BLADEANB

BLADE

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL

ARM LOCKKNOB

YOKE

CONTROL

CUTHOUSING

CARRIAGE

ANDCOVER

COLUMN

CP,nFI'SMAN_RADIAL SAW315.220100 18

Fig. 9A

FEATURES LiST

See Figures 9A - 9D.

ADJUSTABLE TABLES - A narrow spacer table and
wider rear table that can be repositioned or even
replaced with different tables. See Figure 9C.

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Toothed pawls that snag
the work in case of kickback during rip cuts. (When
the blade is parallel to the arm, the pawls are in front
of the blade.) Keep the pawls in place to reduce risk
of injury. See Figure 9D.

ARM - The assembly extending from the column,
which supports the yoke, the motor, and the blade.

See Figure 9A.

ARM LOCK KNOB - Controls arm angle. Use to set
the arm to the positive stops at 0°,45 ° left, and 45 °
right and to lock the arm in place. Located on top of
arm at front. See Figures 9A and 9B.

BEVEL INDEX KNOB - Controls the blade angle
between positive stops at 0°,45 °, and 90 °. Located
behind the handle. See Figure 9B.

BEVEL INDEX SCALE - Shows the blade angle for
bevel cuts and is located behind the handle. See

Figure 9B.

BEVEL LOCK LEVER - Sets and locks blade angle, it
is located below the handle. See Figure 9B.

BLADE - For maximum performance, use the Crafts-
man 40-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped blade provided

with your saw. It is a high-quality combination blade

suitable for ripping and crosscut operations. Blades
recommended for other operations are listed in the

Accessory section of this manual. The blade is

powered by the main motor and turned off by the
switch. See Figure 9D.

WARNmNG: Use only blades rated for at least
5,000 rpm and recommended for use on this
saw. Check with your nearest Sears retail store.

BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY - Protective unit over
the blade, with a riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, an

upper blade guard, a lower outer blade guard, and a
lower inner blade guard. Always keep each item in
place unless specifically instructed to move it. See

Figures 9A and 9D.

BLADE GUARD CLAMP SCREW - Secures the
blade guard to the motor. Located between the blade

and the motor. See Figure 9D.

MITERSCALE

ARM LOCK KNOB

BEVEL

INDEXKNOB

BEVEL

INDEXSCALE o

YOKE

YOKEPIVOTLATCH

RIP

SCALE{S)

COLUMNTUBE

YOKE

LOCKHANDLE

i

COLUMNSUPPORT

\ ° o

BEVEL <>

__:__V ER MOTOR

19

CARRIAGE- Slides along track under arm and

supports yoke. Contained in two carriage covers, one
on each side of the arm. See Figure 9C.

CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB - Controls whether the
carriage is locked or can travel. Located on the left

side of the arm on the carriage cover. See Figure 9C.
COLUMN - Upright housing at the back of the saw,

consisting of a column support and a column tube.
The column tube can be raised or lowered with the

elevating handwheel at the front of the saw. See

Figures 9A and 9B.

CONTROL CUT DEVICE - Limits carriage speed to
prevent climb, using a cable from the carriage to the
column. Has a separate motor on left side, which is
activated by the switch trigger in the handle. The
cable returns the carriage to the column when the
motor is not activated. Speed is adjusted with a
thumbwheel on the handle. It runs on a separate

120V AC single voltage circuit. See Figure 9C.

WARNING: When connecting only one of the

cords, squeeze the switch trigger in the handle. If

the main motor cord alone is connected, the
switch trigger in the handle will not operate the

control cut device. The carriage cannot be

advanced without power to the control cut device.

DUAL VOLTAGE - If needed, your main power
source may be rewired by a qualified electrician to
provide a 240V AC circuit. See the Electrica! section.

DUST GUIDE - Directs sawdust, created from the cut
being made, in the direction you set. Located at the
rear of the upper blade guard. See F(gure 9D.

ELEVATING HANDWHEEL - The handwheel below
the worktable (in front) that changes the height of the

arm and the blade. See Figure 9C.

FENCE - Removable guide for work, which extends
across width of table. See Figure 9C.

FRONT TABLE - Fixed portion of the worktable that
supports the work. See Figure 9C.

HANDLE - Used to pull the yoke assembly. Mounted
on the yoke to the right of the blade. See Figure 9C.

HOLD DOWN - A metal guard to control workpiece
climb during rip cuts. When blade parallels arm, hold
down is over the back of the blade. See Figure 9D.

HOLD DOWN KNOB - Controls placement of the hold
down and locks it in place. See Figure 9D.

MITER SCALE - Shows the miter angle setting of the
arm. See Figure 9B.

CONTROL

CUTMOTOR

CONTROL

CUTCABLE

REAR

TABLE

SPACER

TABLE

FEN_

TRACK CARRIAGE CARRIAGE

LOCKKNOB ANDCOVER

SWITCH

AND KEY

CONTROLCUT
THUMBWNEEL

FRONTTABLE

HANDLE

ELEVATING

NANDWNEEL

CP,nFI'SMAN_RADIAL SAW315.220100 20

Fig. 9C

MOTOR (13.0/6.5 AMP) - Powers the blade and is
controlled by the switch and key at the front of the
arm. The powerful induction motor has a capacitor
start, it is mounted in the yoke and rotated with the
bevel index knob and bevel lock lever. See Figure 9B.

RIP SCALES - Show the distance from the fence to

the blade. (In-rip scales are on the right side of the
arm, and out-rip scales are on the left side.) Upper

scales show the distance with the fence beside the
front table. Lower scales show the distance with the

fence in farthest back position. See Figure 9B.

RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Located directly in
front of the blade and beside the anti-kickback pawls,
the riving knife keeps cut edges from binding during
rip cuts. See Figure 9D.

RIVING KNIFE BRACKET - Allows adjustment of the
riving knife. Located midway along the riving knife.

See Figure 9D.

RIVING KNIFE KNOB - Adjusts the riving knife and
locks both the pawls and the riving knife in place.

Located toward the top and front of the blade guard.

See Figure 9D.

SWITCH TRIGGER - Used to power the control cut
device to allow yoke assembly to be pulled forward.
Mounted in the handle. See Figure 9D.

SWITCH WITH KEY - Powers the blade motor.
Placed on the front of the arm for easy access. To

lock the switch once it has been pressed to OFF,
remove the yellow key. Place the key in a location that
is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to
use the tool. See Figures 9A and 9C.

YOKE - Supports the blade and motor. Can be
pivoted to index the blade between rip and cross cuts.
Located between the carriage and the motor. See

Figure 9B.

YOKE PIVOT LATCH - Indexes the yoke (after it is
released) to position the blade to face right (out-rip
cut), front (cross cut), or left (in-rip cut). Located on
the right carriage cover. See Figure 9B.

YOKE LOCK HANDLE - Releases the yoke to allow
indexing for rip cut or cross cut. Located below the
yoke, on the right. See Figure 9B.

DUSTGUIDE

HOLDDOWN

HOLD

DOWN KNOB

UPPER

BLADE GUARD

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

BLADEGUARD

CLAMPSCREW

SWITCH

TRIGGER

RIVING

KNIFEKNOB

RIVINGKNIFE

RIVING

KNIFEBRACKET

0

21

BLADE

Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will
be used. When you remove the saw and hardware
from the packing materials, carefully check the items
with the Loose Parts list. If you are unsure about the
description of any part, refer to their illustrations. For
your convenience, all fasteners have been drawn
actual size. If any parts are missing, delay assembling
until you have obtained the missing part(s).

Your radial arm saw is capable of a wide variety of
operations, and thus requires a number of initial setup
adjustments. However, once the saw is set up, you
can check your saw in about ten minutes and correct
any misalignment with the procedures in the Adjust-

ment section.

CAUTION: Perform all the procedures in both

the Assembly and Adjustments sections before

using the saw. Run a check on your saw

frequently, referring to the Adjustments section.

Failure to perform the adjustments in the initial

set up or on a frequent basis can result in poor

performance or machine damage.

ASSEMBUNG LEG STAND

See Figures IOA - 10C.

[] Take the following hardware from the hardware

bags in the leg stand carton:

40 truss head screws (1/4-20 x 5/8 in.)
40 star washers (114in.)
40 hex nuts (1/4-20)

[] Take the following hardware from the remaining

hardware bags in the leg stand carton:

4 leveling feet

8 large hex nuts (3/8-16)

[] Obtain four legs and eight braces from the leg

stand carton. See the Loose Parts section.

[] Place a 3/8-16 hex nut on each leveling foot and

insert leveling feet into the bottom of the legs. Cap
with remaining 3/8-16 hex nuts but only finger
tighten. See Figure fOA.

[] Place a short upper brace inside two of the legs

(wide end of legs up) and align the three holes in
the brace with the holes in the legs.

[] Insert the screws. Add the star washers and 1/4-20

hex nuts. Finger tighten.

[] Install a short lower brace on the legs.

See Figure fOA.

[] Repeat for the other end assembly.
[] Connect the leg sets with a long upper brace. Add

the hardware and finger tighten. Repeat for the
other side brace, then install the long lower braces.

See Figure fOB.

[] Tighten all screws, washers, and nuts with a 7/16

in. wrench and as needed a #2 phillips screwdriver.

[] Move the leg stand to the desired location. Using a

level, adjust the leveling feet by raising or lowering
the bolts with a 9/16 in. wrench.

[] When the leg stand is level, securely tighten all four

nuts with the wrench.

[] Your leg stand is now completely assembled and

ready for use. See Figure 10C.

UPPERBRACE

\' /

\ \

\/ //

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SHORT

LOWERBRACE

HEXNUT

LEVELINGFOOT

(3/8-16)

CRRFT_MRNRADIALSAW3t5.220100

SHORT

BRACE

_TAR

WASHER

TRUSS

HEADSCREW

HEXNUT

(lb-20)

Fig. 10A

22

LONG

LOWERBRACE

Fig. 10B

Fig. 10C

MOUNTING SAW TO LEG STAND

See Figure ! 1.

ATTACHUNG ELEVATING HANDWHEEL

See Figure 12.

_ WARNING: Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand

to keep the saw from tipping, walking, or sliding.

[] Locate the following hardware from a small hard-

ware bag:
4 hex bolts (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.)

4 Iockwashers (5t16 in.)
8 flat washers (11/32 in.)
4 hex nuts (5/16-18)

[] Place the saw on top of the leg stand so the holes

in the saw base line up with the holes on top of the
leg stand braces.

[] Put a washer on a screw, and put the screw and

washer into the hole in the saw base. Cap with
another washer, then a lockwasher and a hex nut.

Hand tighten the set.

[] Install the other three sets and securely tighten aft

four sets with a 1/2 in. wrench.

WARNING: Be sure the main power cord of
your saw is unplugged. Ignoring this precaution

could result in serious injury. Do not perform the

following steps unless the saw is unplugged.

The elevating handwheel adjusts the height of the
radial arm and the blade.

[] Take the handwheel, star washer, and screw

(10-24 x 5/8 in. Soc. Hd.) from the hardware bag.

[] Place the handwheel on the end of the elevating

shaft, which extends from the front of the saw base.

[] Place the star washer on the screw and thread

screw into the end of the shaft.

[] Securely tighten the screw with a 5/32 in. hex key.
[] Raise or lower the arm by turning the handwheel.

SAW

BASE

SAWBASE

LEGSTAND

HEXBOLT

NUT

Fig. 11

LEG

STAND

SHER

}HER

ELEVATING

SHAFT

HANDWHEEL

SCREW

STARWASHER

!

23

INSTALUNG THE YOKE ASSEMBLY

See Figures 13A- 13C.

The yoke rides in the carriage below the arm and
supports the motor, the blade guard, and the blade.

Install the yoke assembly from the front of the arm.

[] Remove the carriage stop screw and lockwasher

from below the front of the arm with a 1/4 in. hex

key. See Figure 13A.

ARMVIEWEDFROMBELOW

LOCKWASHER

__CARRIAGE STOPSCREW

1/4in. HEXKEY Fig. 13A

[] Remove the arm cap screws and arm cap from the

front of the arm with a phillips screwdriver. See

Figure 13B.

FORCLARITY,CARRIAGECOVERSANDCARRIAGELOCK

KNOBARE NOTSHOWNINILLUSTRATION

ARMLOCKKNOB

BEARINGS(4)

CARRIAGE

YOKE

CARRIAGE ARM

LOCKKNOB

ARM LOCKKNOB

ARMcAP

' I

i !

Fig. 13B

[] Remove and discard the two motor setscrews in

the bottom of the motor. They are for shipping

purposes only.

[] Using the elevating handwheel, raise the arm 3

inches and remove the packing material.

[] Lock the arm with the arm lock knob, located on top

of the front of the arm, so the arm doesn't swing
while you are mounting the yoke assembly.

[] Pick up the yoke assembly and carefully slip it onto

the carriage track below the arm. Keep it parallel
with the arm so bearings slide in smoothly. See

F_gure !3C.

CARRIAGECOVER Fig. 13C

Reinstall the carriage stop screw, the Iockwasher,
arm cap, and arm cap screws. Tighten all screws
securely.

_ WARMNG: Once the yoke assembly is on the

carriage track, reinstall the arm cap, the arm cap

screws, the carriage stop screw, and the

lockwasher. Do not risk serious injury or damage

to the saw by failing to replace these parts.

[] Tighten the carriage lock knob, on the carriage

cover on the left of the arm, to lock the yoke
assembly in place.

CRRF[_MRN RADIALSAW 315.220100 24

REMOVING THE BLADE

See Figure 14.

Remove the blade and blade guard assembly during
setup for safety and better access. The blade guard
includes an upper blade guard, an outer lower guard,
and an inner lower guard. The lower inner guard
consists of two overlapping slotted metal strips. The
strips are held together with a retaining screw and a
nut. Locate these items before beginning the proce-

dure.

,_ WARNING: To prevent accidental contact with

the blade that could result in injury, remove the

blade and blade guard before making setups
involving the blade arbor and work stand. Use

the blade wrenches provided with your saw.

[] Remove the retaining screw and nut at the bottom

of the lower inner blade guard.

[] Loosen the guard clamp screw, a long thumbscrew

between the blade guard and the motor.

[] Rotate and lift the guard assembly up and over the

blade, then remove it.

[] Hold the blade arbor (motor shaft) with one of the

two blade wrenches provided. Put the other blade
wrench on the blade nut and turn it clockwise

(down), since the blade arbor has left hand threads.

[] Remove the blade nut, outer blade washer, saw

blade, and inner blade washer. Set these items
aside until all the tables have been installed and the

front table is level.

ATTACHING TABLE SUPPORTS

See Figure 15.

The table supports are a base for the three wooden
table sections and fence.

[] Locate the two table supports and the following

hardware:

4 square head bolts (5t16-18 x 3/4 in.)
4 Iockwashers (5/16 in.)
4 hex nuts (5/16-18)
4 fiat washers (5/16 in.)

[] Attach the supports to the side of the saw base.

There are holes in both sides of each support. The

long side of each support (with the slotted holes)

fits against the saw base.

[] Use two square head bolts per support, inserted

from within the saw base outward.

[] Place a flat washer, a lock washer, and a hex nut

on the end of each screw.

[] Position table supports so that bolts are approxi-

mately centered in slotted holes.

[] Finger tighten or snug with a 1/2 in. wrench only at

this time. Final adjustments will be made later in

Leveling The Table Supports section.

TABLE FLAT

SUPPORT WASHER

SQUARE

BEADBOLT

THUMBSCREW

RETAINING

SCREWANDNUT

TO

LOOSEN

ARBOR

BLADEGUARD

BLADENUT

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WASHER

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Fig. 14

TABLE

SUPPORT

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SETTING THE ARM LOCK KNOB

See Figure 16.

it may be possible to move the arm when locked, if
the arm lock knob is too loose. If the arm does not

move freely when unlocked, the arm lock knob may

be too tight. Use this procedure to check and set the
arm lock knob by turning the arm lock wheel (under
the carriage arm).

[] To release the arm lock knob, located on top of the

arm at the front, pull the arm lock knob forward until
the spring is compressed.

[] While holding the arm lock knob forward, swing the

arm 30° to the left or the right, referring to the miter
scale on top of the column.

[] Lock the arm in place by pushing the arm lock knob

back until it pops in the locked position.

[] Apply a reasonable amount of pressure on the arm.

The arm can be forced but if it moves easily, it
needs adjustment.

[] Locate the arm lock wheel.

[] Release the arm lock knob and turn the lock wheel

clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen.

[] Repeat above steps until the arm movement is

minimized when locked.

ARM LOCKKNOB ARM

TURNCLOCKWISE

STOPSCREW ARM TOTIGHTEN

LOCKWHEEL

Fig. 16

SETTING THE YOKE CLAMP

See Figures 17A - 17B.

The yoke clamp keeps the yoke from rotating on the

carriage when you want the saw blade to be station-

ary. Use this procedure to check and set the yoke

clamp.

[] Release the yoke lock handle (below the arm on

the right side) so the motor can be rotated.

[] Swivel the motor slightly. It should be at an angle in

between one of the preset positive stop angles.

ARMCAP MOTOR

YOKELOCK

HANDLE

YOKE

ASSEMBLY Fig. 17A

Lock the yoke lock handle. Grasp the motor with
both hands and apply reasonable pressure to see if
it slips. If it moves, reset the yoke lock handle as

follows.

Remove the arm cap screws and arm cap at the

front of the arm with a phillips screwdriver. See

Figure 13B.

Remove the carriage stop screw and Iockwasher

with a 1/4 in. hex key. Carefully slide the yoke

assembly forward and off the carriage.

[]

Place the yoke assembly in a spot where it will be
secure as you work on the top of the yoke.

[]

Release the yoke lock handle. Tighten the center
nut with a 15/16 in. wrench until the lock handle is

centered between the two legs of the yoke.

[]

Carefully replace the yoke assembly on the car-
riage arm track. Slide it back about halfway.

[]

Replace the carriage stop screw and Iockw'asher

followed by the arm cap and arm cap screws.

[]

Lock and test the yoke again. If it can be moved
repeat the procedure until it is secure.

_CENTER NUT

YOKELOCK

HANDLE

YOKE LEG

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Fig. 17B