Owner's Manual II:RRFTSMRNI SABRE SAW Variable Speed Double Insulated Model No. 315.172310 Save this manual for future reference ,_ CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Safety Features Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS • Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... • General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................. • Specific Safety Rules/Symbols ...................................................................................................................... • Features ..........
Tool Use and Care • Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of controF. • Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Additional Rules for Safe Operation • Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, • as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load no Class II Construction _,, ] .../rain Designates Double Insulated Construction tools Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Safety Alert Symbol Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc.
KNOW YOUR SAW APPLICATIONS See Figure 1 (Use only for the purposes listed below) Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. 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. _, Cutting wood surfaces. • Cutting thin sheet metal. • Cutting plastics and laminates.
Your saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Sears retail store to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. A blade, vacuum attachment, and this owner's manual are also included. _1, WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced.
_, BLADE WARNING: Before connecting your saw to the power supply source, always check to be sure it is not in lock-on position (depress and release switch trigger), Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of your saw, resulting in possible serious injury. Also, do not lock the trigger on jobs where your saw may need to be stopped suddenly. VARIABLE STORAGE See Figure 5. A convenient feature on your saw is a blade storage area.
GENERAL CUTTING SCROLL CU'I'I'ING See Figure 6. See Figure 7, Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and align cutting edge of the blade with the line on your workpiece. Make sure the power cord is out of your way and not in the line of cut. Start your saw and move it forward on the work surface. Apply downward pressure to keep the saw steady and only enough forward pressure to keep the blade cutting.
ANGLE cu'n'ING See Figure 8. PLUNGE (Bevel Cutting) CUI-I'ING See Figure 9. Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45 ° right or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45 ° in 15 ° increments are marked on a scale on the front of the saw base. A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required. • Using a screwdriver, loosen the base pivot screw until the base can move freely in slot in base.
SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING SLIDEBASE TO THE REAR See Figure 10. BASE PIVOT SCREW CLAMP PLATE The base of your saw has a narrow slot to permit splinter-free cutting. It is especially useful when cutting plywood. This feature should only be used when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for bevel cutting or plunge cutting. HOW TO POSITION BASE IN THE SPLINTER-FREE CuI-rlNG POSITION: • ,_ / Unplug your saw.
TO INSTALL OPTIONALFLUSHCUTTING BLADES See Figure 12. CHIP SHIELD Flush cutting blades should be used when making close or flush cuts to the walls. • Unplug your saw. _i, BLADE CLAMP WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. • Using a screwdriver, loosen base pivot screw and rotate base 180 ° as shown in Figure 12. • Slide base all the way to the rear of saw. • Set the cutting angle at 0°.
GENERAL DOUBLE All parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only by a qualified Sears service technician. Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears retail stores. • Bi-Metal Blades • Metal Cutting Blades • Blade Assortment Sets • Wood Cutting Blades • Fine Scrolling Blades • Edge Guide • General Purpose Blades _I, WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous. WARNING: The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
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CRAFTSMAN SABRE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.
CRAFTSMAN I SABRE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.172310 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your SABRE SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING I INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No. PaN Number Description 1 981821-001 Data Plate ............................................................... 1 2 976967-001 Vacuum 1 3 976455-001 Logo Plate ...............................
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