Owner's Manual 7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAW Double Insulated Model Nos. 315.108330 315.1 O834O Save this manual for future reference A • Safety • Features • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Sears, Roebuck visit the Craftsman 972000-321 8-00 Line: 1-800-932-3188 and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 web page: www.Sears.
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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 MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an 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. attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
RULES • FOR SAFE OPERATION (Contlnued) USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping. AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during use. risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels as shown in figure 9, page 10.
Blade Arbor Horsepower Model No. 315.108330 2 Model No. 315.108340 2-1/4 Input Model No. 315.108330 10 Amperes Model No. 315.108340 12 Amperes Blade Diameter Cutting Depth at 0 ° Bevel Cut Cutting Depth at 45 ° Bevel Cut Cutting Depth at 51.5 ° Bevel Cut Rating No Load Speed The following recommended accessories ,_, 1-13/16 in. (46 mm) 1-5/8 in. (41 mm) 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC 5,000 RPM WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced.
KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW APPLICATIONS See Figure 1. (Use only for the purpose listed below) Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. • Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cut adjustment mechanisms; positive 0 ° bevel stop; length of cut scale; directed air flow for keeping line of cut clear; and blade wrench storage. ELECTRICAL SWITCH To turn your saw ON, depress the switch trigger.
,_ ,_ u • WARNING: Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. • OUTERBLADEWASHER("D" WASHER) WARNING: A 7-1/4 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to TO ASSEMBLE ,_ Replace "D" washer and spring washer.
SAW BLADES KICKBACK The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available. See Figure 6. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow your saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations. Do not use gasoline.
TO LESSEN • THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK: Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 inch below the material to be cut. See Figure 8. • When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Never force cuts. • Do not cut warped or wet lumber. • Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces of kickback should it occur• When using your saw, always stay alert and exercise control.
STARTING A CUT TO HELP MAINTAIN Know the right way to use your saw. See Figure 11. CONTROL: • Always support your workpiece near the cut. • Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your right. • Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during the cut. Place your workpiece with its good side down. NOTE: The good side is the side on which appearance is important. Before beginning a cut, draw a guideline along the desired line of cut.
Holdyour sawfirmly with both hands. See TOP VIEW OF SAW Figure 14. OF SAW BLADE GUIDENOTCH ALIGNOUTERBLADEGUIDENOTCHON SAW BASEWITH LINEOF CUTAS SHOWN WHENMAKINGCROSSCUTSOR RIP CUTS RIGHT Fig. 14 Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide your saw into the workpiece. _IL Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut.
• Adjust rip guide to the length needed for the cut. • Tighten edge guide screw securely. When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with both hands as shown in figure 18. When using a rip guide, position the face of the rip guide firmly against the edge of workpieca. This makes for a true cut without pinching the blade. The guiding edge of workplace must be straight for your cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut.
POSITIVE0° BEVEL TO ADJUST STOP See Figure 19. BEVEL ADJUSTMENT WINGNUT • ADJUSTMENT SCREW HEXNUT UnpLug your saw. ,_, WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could resutt in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. • Loosen wing nut. • Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw. • Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw blade. • Tighten hex nut and wing nut securely.
TO POCKET CUT Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed then slowly lower blade Into the workpiece until base is flat against workplece. See Figure 21. _L WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of your saw possibly causing serious injury. After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
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,_ LUBRICATION WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. 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. GENERAL EXTENSION CORDS Only the parts shown on parts list, page nineteen, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW -- MODEL NUMBERS 315.108330 / 315.108340 SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 19 2 3 5 27 5 11 23 , _19 21 20 '8 12 13 14 15 e,..
CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW -- MODEL NUMBERS 315.108330/315.108340 [ The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence CIRCULAR SAW or when ordering repair parts, SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING regarding your I INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No. Part Number Key Part Quan. No. Number 1 974542-001 Data Plate (Model No. 315.108330) ............... 1 17 623547-OO2 Spring Washer ...................................
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