Craftsman 315.10899 Manuals

Owner's Manual 7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAW Double Insulated Model No. 315.108990 Save this manual for future reference. _, 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 972000-674 7-99 • Safety • Features • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List US • Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2 • Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 • Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 • Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-5 • Product Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 6 • Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 • Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 6 • Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 • Adjustments .................................................................................................................................................... 8 • Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 9-15 • Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 16 • Exploded View and Repair Parts List ...................................................................................................... 18-19 • Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................... 20 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW If this CRRFTSMRNCircular Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge. If this £RRFTSMflN Circular Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Your circular 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. ,_i CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new circular saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your circular saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. 2 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunctionwith other symbolsor pictogrephs, A 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. A 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. A 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. NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. IMPORTANT Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing. _i WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing others who may use this tool. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard open. Check operation of lower blade guard before each use. Do not use if lower blade guard does not close briskly over saw blade. A WARNING: If saw is dropped, lower blade guard or bumper may be bent, restricting full return. If lower blade guard or bumper become bent or damaged, replace them before reuse. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep 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 tool or extension cord. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up place - out of the reach of children. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A circular saw should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. 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. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Secure tools when working at elevated positions. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power supply. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for ex- ample - SJTW-A or SJOW-A. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. WARNING: Blades coast after turn off. • NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI- CALLY and replace if damaged. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. 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. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension • cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. 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 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or re- placed by an authorized service center. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.