Sears | Craftsman 315.26730 Varable Speed Scroller Saw Power Tool - Hand Held

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SCROLLER SAW 1 INCH STROKE – VARIABLE SPEED WITH VARI-TRI-LOCK SWITCH MODEL NUMBER 315.26730

Reg. Trade Mark

Every power tool has been 100% inspected while running. Every tool is equipped with the proper grounding device for your safety. Every tool has a complete set of instructions for safer operation. The tool manufacturer is a member of the Power Tool Institute and is a sponsor of the Institute's "Consumer Education Program." COPYRIGHT. 1969. BY POWER TOOL INSTITUTE. INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Designed exclusively for and sold only by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.—Chicago, Illinois 60607 U.S.A. and SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED—Toronto

PRINTED IN U.S.A

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×	tey Part nber Number	Description	Quan	Key Number	Part Number	Description	Quan.
-	1-706875-00	Grounding Adapter (Not Supplied	-	29	1-886086-01	Caged Roller Bearing—Closed End (Rremon #RN050R07)	~
ci m	2-622897-01 2-622824-01	Cord		30	1-940049-14	Screw (#8-18 × 3/8 Fil. Hd. T.F.)
41	1-940049-15	Screw (#8-18 × 7/8 Fil. Hd. T.F.)				(Includes Key Nos. 28 and 29)
0 0	1-940049-11 4-613334-03	Screw (#8-18 × 1/16 Fil, Hd. 1.F.) . Handle Plate		332	1-940049-0/	screw (#8-18 x %8 FII. Hd. 1.F.) *Screw (#6-32 x 5/16 Pan Hd. T.C.) .	4 — ·
► ∞	4-613333-04 2-615930-01	Switch		35 4	1-621221-01 2-615718-01	Ball Bearing (Hoover #97038) . Armature Complete .
0	3-615474-02	Swivel Knob-Upper Half .		36	1-623019-01	Bearing Plug Boll Bearing (Hower #70381 AC2)
2=	1-615477-02	Locking Pin			2-613966-01	Air Baffle
13	1-615141-405 1-703774-03	Guide Bar		6 q	1-703578-804 3-615764-01	Screw (#8-18 × 1-% Rd. Hd. T.C.) . Field Assembly .
45	1-615364-01	Spring		44	4-613215-04	Motor Housing	-0
221	3-615475-01	Swivel Knob-Lower Half	• •	4	2-615322-01	Brush With Spring
202	1-940049-17	Screw (#8-10 × 74 rm. rd. r.r.) . Screw (#8-18 × 1-1/8 Fil. Hd. T.F.) .		14:	2-623877-01	Brush Holder
20	2-615147-01	Gear Housing Cover Complete *Screw (#8-32x3/s Rd Hd.)		46	1-930687-06	*Set Screw (#8-32 x 1/4 Hex Socket Headless)	. 2
22	1-613931-02	*Screw (#8-32 × 3/16 Rd. Hd.) .		4	1-795247-06	Drive Screw	4-
22	1-613933-03	Plug Button	× .	96	2-614587-03	End Cover
	10 200012 0	Key No. 20 and 21)		25	1-703432-55 2-613280-03	Screw (#8-32 × 1 Fil. Hd.)
4 12	1-615129-01	Chip Shield	- 7	25	1-820193-07	*Hex Socket Wrench (3/16" Hex)
2	1-615795-01	Gear With Pin And Shaft	100	23	1-621644-04 703473 33	*Pivot Screw (1/4-20 × 3/4 Hex Socket He	[]
28	1-886101-01	Gear I hrust Washer Caged Roller Bearing—Open End	7 .	181	-613322-02	Support Bar
		(Breman #BR050807)	. 7	0	EN-518	Saw Blade (See Page 7)

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INSTALLING BLADES (See Fig. 1) Loosen both blade screws (A) with screwdriver, and insert saw blade into slot in saw bar (B) as far as it will go.

Tighten side blade screw firmly against blade, then tighten front blade screw firmly against blade. Excessive pressure on blade during operation of the saw can break blade. In the event that this happens all saw blades, except the 10-tooth tapered back, 6" blade, and scroller blade can be reused by loosening the two blade screws until portion left in clamp drops out, then putting the remainder of the blade back into the clamp and retightening the blade screws. It may be necessary to flatten tooth set in area to be inserted into clamp when reusing broken blade. NOTE: THE HOLES IN THE SHANK OF THE SAW BLADES ARE NOT USED WITH THIS SAW EXCEPT WHEN USING THE FLUSH OR SIDE CUTTER ATTACHMENTS. THE PIN IN THE SAW BAR IS USED ONLY AS A STOP AND IS NOT DESIGNED TO FIT IN THE NOTCH OF THE BLADE SHANK. CRAFTSMAN SABRE SAW BLADES HAVE A UNI-VERSAL SHANK THAT IS DESIGNED TO FIT ALL SABRE SAWS.

CHIP SHIELD—(See Fig. 2) The chip shield, Key No. 24, (See parts list, Page 3) attaches on the saw gear housing cover, Key No. 19. First remove plug buttons, Key No. 22 from saw. To mount chip shield, place pins (A) into screw holes (B). Push forward on chip shield to snap projections (C) into open end of bearings on saw gear housing cover. To remove, grasp the edges of the chip shield near the top and pull forward.

GENERAL CUTTING —The angle of cut on your saw may be set at any point from 0° to 45° right or left. (See Fig. 3). Setting for required angle may be accomplished by loosening base pivot screw, Key No. 53, and adjusting base until index mark is in line with required angle on guadrant. Retighten base pivot screw.

NOTE: ANGLE CUTS MAY BE MADE ONLY WHEN WHITE INDICA-TOR MARK ON SWIVEL KNOB IS SET DIRECTLY IN FRONT OR BACK POSITION AND SCROLLER MECHANISM IS LOCKED.

For straight and miter cutting the slide lock must be in the locked position and the white indicator mark on swivel knob toward direction of cut. Rest the front of the base on the work and align cutting edge of blade with line on work. Move saw forward with a firm downward pressure on the base and with sufficient forward pressure to permit blade to cut freely. DO NOT FORCE. Be sure to keep base flat on work.

To make a straight cut, clamp a piece of wood or straight-edge on the work, and guide the edge of the saw against the straight-edge or use edge guide provided. When cutting against a straight edge or board, cut in one direction only across the material, don't cut half way and continue cut from the opposite end. For best results, clamp work to bench.

NOTE: BECAUSE THE TAPERED BACK BLADE, CATALOG #2876, HAS NO SET IN THE TEETH, IT SHOULD NOT BE USED WHEN USING A BOARD TO GUIDE THE SAW.

PLUNGE CUTTING—(See Fig. 4) To cut an inside hole in work, mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting point and place the tip of the blade over that point and inside the line on the waste. Rest curved end of base on work and hold firmly in position. Depress trigger switch, and with saw blade in motion, slowly tilt saw downward until tip of blade starts cutting work. After blade penetrates work, tilt saw until the blade is perpendicular to the work. Use only 7-teeth per inch blade for plunge cutting.

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SCROLL CUTTING—(See Figs. 5 & 6) YOUR SCROLLER SAW IS DESIGNED TO PERMIT 360° SWIVEL OF THE SAW BLADE BY ROTAT-ING THE CONTOURED TOP SWIVEL KNOB. THIS FEATURE MAKES IT IDEALLY SUITED FOR MAKING FANCY CUTS AND SCALLOPS WITH RADII AS SMALL AS 3/16 INCH. IT IS DESIGNED TO CUT IN CORNERS AND CLOSE PLACES WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF RO-TATING AND TURNING THE COMPLETE SAW (SEE FIG. 6). IT IS IDEAL FOR CUTTING ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND SWITCH BOX HOLES, SINK AND LAVATORY CUT-OUTS AND MANY OTHER USES.

The swivel knob is equipped with a sliding thumb operated lock for locking the knob in four (4) positions (90° apart). The white indicator mark on front of swivel knob indicates direction of blade cutting edge. For scroll cutting the slide lock must be in the rear (unlocked) position for free rotation of saw bar. Use sufficient forward pressure to permit blade to cut freely and follow the scribed line with gentle rotation of swivel knob.

METAL CUTTING_Many kinds of metals can be cut with your saw. Be careful not to twist or bend the blades. DO NOT FORCE. If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively, use a finer-tooth blade or higher speed. If blade heats excessively use lower speed. If blade teeth become filled or clogged when cutting soft metals, such as aluminum use a coarser tooth blade or lower speed. We recommend use of kerosene when cutting most soft metals and oil when cutting steel to keep blades cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life. Hold the work firmly and saw close to the holding point to eliminate any vibration of the work being cut. When cutting conduit, pipe or angle iron clamp work in a vise if possible and saw close to the vise. To cut thin sheet material "sandwich" the material between hard board or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing. In doing this, the material will be cut smoothly. Lay out your pattern or line of cut on top of the "sandwich."

IMPORTANT —When cutting metal keep exposed portion of saw bar clean and free of metal chips by wiping frequently with an oily cloth. Use extreme caution in disposing of oily cloth after completion of job to prevent potential fire hazard.

EXTENSION CORDS —The use of any Extension Cord will cause some loss of power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn-out, use the table below to determine the MINIMUM wire size (A.W.G.) Extension Cord. Cord

siluid de J-wile grounded.
xtension Cord Length	A.W.G.
25-100 feet	No. 16
100-200 feet	No. 14

LUBRICATION —All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions, therefore, no further lubrication is required.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT—IMPORTANT—Be sure power cord is disconnected from power supply. Periodically check the brushes for wear and replace both brushes when either is worn to about ¼ inch in length. To check length of brushes they must be removed from tool (see instructions below). Replacement of these relatively inexpensive parts, when necessary, will keep your tool operating more efficiently and prolong the life of the motor.

To replace carbon brushes (See Fig. 7) unscrew brush cap, Key No. 42, (See parts list, page 3) and remove old brush, Key No. 43. Reassemble new brush and spring making sure that curvature of brush matches curvature of the surface of the motor to which it is mated and that the brushes move freely in holder. Be sure that brush caps are tight.

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CRAFTSMAN SCROLLER SAW—MODEL NUMBER 315.26730 CUSTOMER DO'S AND DON'TS

CAUTION -

1. DO read thoroughly ASSEMBLY, OPERATING IN-STRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST before beginning operation of your SCROLLER SAW.
2. DO be sure the voltage of the power supply agrees with the nameplate marking on the unit.
3. DO use only specified replacement parts.
4. DO use goggles when cutting any metal.
5. DO be sure switch is in "OFF" position before connecting tool to power supply.
6. DO replace both brushes when either is worn to about 1/4 inch in length.
. DON'T begin operation of your SCROLLER SAW before reading thoroughly ASSEMBLY, OPERATING IN-STRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST.
DON'T destroy grounding system It is for your protection.
DON'T lift tool from work with motor running. This can cause the surface of the work to be marred and may break blades.
DON'T leave the line cord plug connected to the power supply while making tool adjustments or changing motor brushes.

GROUNDING—This tool is equipped with an Un-

derwriters' Laboratories approved 3 prong plug

for your safety. If your outlet is a grounded 3-

cavity type, your tool will be grounded auto-

attached to a grounded receptacle box as shown

*(Not used in Canada)

above, before attempting to operate tool Extension cords should also be 3-wire.

receptacle box-

es in present

tion will not have 3 - cavity

receptacles, an

this tool. Make

WHEN ELECTRIC TOOLS ARE USED ON FIBERGLASS BOATS, sports cars, etc., it has been found that they are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure, as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutator, etc. Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for continuous production work on any fiberglass material. During any use on fiberglass it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.

THIS PRODUCT , or any electrical product, requires extreme care when service repairs are made. A dangerous electrical hazard can be created by tampering with the electrical or insulating systems or in the replacement or substitution of repair parts. Repairs should be made only by a qualified technician. If service is required we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears store for approved service with original factory replacement parts.

DISASSEMBLY of this tool can result in dangerous electrical hazard if any leads (wires) are pinched against metal surfaces or if grounding connection is not secure when tool is reassembled.

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
GROUND ALL TOOLS UNLESS DOUBLE-INSULATED. If tool is equipped with three-prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle. If adapter is used to accommodate two-prong receptacle, the adapter wire must be attached to a known ground. (Usually the screw securing the receptacle cover plate.) Never remove third prong.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tool in damp or wet locations. And keep work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or locked-up place out of reach of children.
8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. 10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving paris. Rubber
gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
11. USE SAFETY GLASSES with most tools. Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
12. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
14. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing; when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
18. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. COPYRIGHT. 1969. BY POWER TOOL INSTITUTE. INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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SCROLLER SAW 1 INCH STROKE - VARIABLE SPEED

WITH VARI-TRI-LOCK SWITCH

MODEL NUMBER 315.26730

VARIABLE SPEED —Electronic trigger control switch delivers higher speed and higher torque with increased trigger pressure. The speed of your saw is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression. Trigger switch is double pole for added safety and has safety release for added utility. Trigger depression disengages locking mechanism at either position.

For your convenience and ease of operation the trigger switch is designed with 'Vari-Tri-Lock' feature. This unique feature allows switch to be locked 'on' at three different speeds; 'Lo', 'Medium' and 'Hi'. The following guidelines may be used in determining correct speed for various applications.

'Lo' speed is ideal for starting cuts, sawing ceramics, as well as other applications where minimum speed and power is required.

'Medium' speed is suitable for sawing ferrous metals, plastics and laminates.

'Hi' speed produces best results in sawing wood and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum which require high speeds and maximum power.

AVOID RUNNING AT SLOW SPEEDS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WHEN POSSIBLE. AT SLOWER SPEEDS UNDER CONSTANT PROLONGED USAGE, THE UNIT MAY BECOME OVERHEATED. SHOULD THIS OCCUR: RUN TOOL WITH NO LOAD AT MAXIMUM SPEED TO COOL THE UNIT. THIS WILL ACCELERATE COOLING PROCESS.

GUARANTEE: We guarantee all Craftsman portable electric tools to be free from defects in material and workmanship. When properly used, cared for, and maintained, we will replace or repair at our option, and install without cost to you, for a period of one (1) year from date of sale, any part which proves, upon our examination, to be detective under normal use.

The guarantee daes not cover: burnouts due to low or improper voltage or from the tool being forced or otherwise improperly used; blades, cords or any other parts subjected to abuse; or tools used in rental service

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

REPAIR SERVICE AND PARTS —All fine tools, on occasion, may require service or the replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. To prolong the life of your tool when repairs are needed, call on your nearest Sears Catalog Order or Retail Store. Please don't risk possible electrical hazards, additional cost or damage to the tool through inexperienced repairs.

The Model Number will be found on a plate attached to the top of the end cover. Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your SCROLLER SAW or when ordering repair parts.

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS-

All parts listed herein may be ordered through SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. or SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED. When ordering parts by mail from the catalog order house which serves the territory in which you live, selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed accordingly.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST

1. The PART NUMBER
2. The PART NAME
3. The MODEL NUMBER 315.26730
4. The NAME of item SCROLLER SAW

COAST TO COAST NATION-WIDE-SERVICE FROM SEARS FOR YOUR CRAFTSMAN SCROLLER SAW

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. and SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED in Canada back up your investment with quick, expert mechanical service and genuine CRAFTS-MAN replacement parts.

If and when you need repairs or service, call on us to protect your investment in this fine piece of equipment.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.—Chicago, Illinois 60607 U.S.A. and SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED—Toronto