PERATOR'S MAN AL ® 19.2 VOLT RECiPROCATiNG VARIABLE SPEED SAW Model No. 315.115790 ,_ BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
[] Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2 [] Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 [] General Safety Rules ..............................................................................................................
_t, WARNING!READANDUNDERSTAND ALL IN- STRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA [] Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. [] Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
[] [] Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool. Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
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Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeanings areintendedto explainthelevelsofriskassociated withthisproduct. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous result in minor or moderate injury.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19.2 V DC Switch .............................................................................................................................................................. No Load Speed ..........................................................................................................................
KNOWYOURRECIPROCATINGSAW LOCK=OFF See Figure 1. The saw is equipped with a "lock-off" button which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. You must depress the lock-off button in order to pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released.
UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. [] Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. [] Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. _, A [] Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. [] If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK TO iNSTALL SAW BLADE See Figure 2. TO iNSTALL: See Figure 3. [] Remove battery pack. [] Place the battery pack in the saw aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in saw's battery port. [] Lift blade clamp lever located on side of saw. [] Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and battery pack is secured to saw before beginning operation. [] Lock blade clamp lever.
BASE(SHOE)ASSEMBLY AI_ See Figure 4. WARN(NG: Make sure blade does not touch work until motor reaches full speed, since this could cause loss of control resulting in serious injury. The base assembly of the reciprocating saw pivots up and down in both directions. It is adjustable, allowing the use of the blade teeth at different positions on the blade. GENERAL CUTT(NG TO CHANGE POSITIONS OF BASE ASSEMBLY: See Figure 5. [] Remove battery pack.
PLUNGE CUTT(NG METAL CUTT(NG See Figure 6. See Figure 7. [] Mark the line of cut clearly. Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper may be cut with the saw. Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force. We recommend using cutting oil when cutting most soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will also keep blades cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life.
A A A _IL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using compressed air to clean tools.
Lookfortheseaccessories atSearsretail: BLADETYPES LENGTH IN. For fast smooth cuts in woods, masonite, plastics, hard composition board and all plunge cutting. Keyhole blade shape permits cutting in hard to reach areas ...................................... For fast, smooth, deep cuts through thick wood, plastic, composition TEETH PER IN. 6 .................... 6 board, and hardboard ........... 12 ................... 6 For rough cuts in wood ............................................................
€ CRAFTSMAN19.2VOLTRECIPROCATING SAW- MODEL NO. 315.115790 -_ J The model number will be found on a plate to the motor the model 1 number in all correspondence regarding your attached RECIPROCATING SAWhousing. or whenAlways orderingmention repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 PARTS LIST Key No. Pa_ Number Description 1 300216013 Base (Shoe) Assembly ........................................................................................
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