Craftsman 315.2696, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ce _ 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 561 8 98 Safety Features Operation Maintenance Parts List NRTL ...

Page 2: ...TATES I This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL_60179 Your trim 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 trim saw making it easy to maintain and operat...

Page 3: ...efully Leam its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool M GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces For example Pipes radiators ranges refrigera tor enclosures KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don_ use power tool in damp or wet locations or expose ...

Page 4: ...hile under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication CUI FING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN WALLS AND FLOORS CAN CAUSE THE BLADE AND METAL PARTS TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE Do not touch metal parts when cutting into walls and floors grasp only the insulated handle s provided on the tool Make sure hidden electrical wiring water pipes and mechanical hazards are not in the blade path when cutting ...

Page 5: ...pped lower blade guard or bumper may be bent restrictingfull return If lower blade guard or bumper becomes bent or damaged replace them before rouse KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTI ING AREA Keep hands away from blade Do not reach undemeath work while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut matedal when blade is moving WARNING...

Page 6: ...ng 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 blade wrench and this owner s manual are also included _I_ WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury The following recommend...

Page 7: ...e The red light indicates fast charge mode I hour charge time The green light indicates slow charge m_ ode requiring overnight charging for batteries to reach full charge If the green light comes on after letting battery pack cool down remove it from charger for additional cooling Once the battery pack cools down you can recharge battery pack in fast charge mode as normal Do not leave a hot batter...

Page 8: ...ich reduces the possibility of accidental starting The lock off button is located on the handle above the switch tdgger You must depress the lock off button in order to pull the switch trigger The lock resets each time the trigger is released Note You can depress the lock off button from either the left or right side APPLICATIONS Use only for the purpose listed below Cutting all types of wood prod...

Page 9: ...on charger will come on This indicates charger is in soft start mode and should switch to fast charge mode within 5 minutes When charger is in fast charge mode the red lightwill come on If after a period of 15 minutes the yellow and green lights remain on remove battery pack wait 1 minute and reinsert battery pack in charger If the yellow and green lights continue to remain on after an additional ...

Page 10: ...sible serious personal injury Locate latcheson end of battery pack and depress to release battery pack fromyour saw See Figure 3 Remove blade wrench 5 mm hex key from storage area See Figure 2 Depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw and outer blade washer See Figqre 4 Fig 3 Remove battery pack from your saw TO INSTALL BATFERY PACK See Figure 3 Place battery pack in your saw Align raised...

Page 11: ... always available 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 BLADE GUARD SYSTEM The lower blade guard attached to your trim saw Is there for your protection and safety It should never be altered for any reason If It becomes damaged or begins to return slow or sluggish do not operate...

Page 12: ...KICKBACK Always keep the correct blade depth setting the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 in below the material to be cut See Figure 9 One blade tooth below the matedal to be cut works best for most efficient cutting action CORRECTBLADEDEPTHSETTING BLADEEXPOSEDONE BLADETOOTH BELOWTHEMATERIALTO BEcur Fig 9 Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning a cut...

Page 13: ...l to be cut works best for most efficient cutting action TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH Remove battery pack from saw _ WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing _ possible serious personal injury STARTING A CUT Know the right way to use your saw See Figure 12 RIGHT Never use your saw as shown infigure 13 Fig 12 DEPTH BASE ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY KNOB Fig 11 Loo...

Page 14: ...he workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause your saw to kickback towards you re suiting in serious injury When making a cut use steady even pressure Forcing _auses rough cuts could shorten the life of your saw and could cause kickback REMEMBER Whel_ sewing through work the lower blade guard does not cover the blade exposing It on the underside of work Keep your hands and fingers away fro...

Page 15: ...ing wide rip cuts A five inch scale has been provided on the rip guide When using the width of cut scale on the base in combination with the rip guide cuts can be made up to 6 in to the left of the blade or 8 3 4 in to the right of the blade The rip guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in a cut The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback TO ASSEMBLE RIP GUIDE Remove battery pack from saw...

Page 16: ...ands as shown in figure 20 LOWER BLADEGUARD Fig 20 Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece Depress the lock off button and squeeze the switch tdgger to start your saw Always let the blade reach full speed then guide your saw into the wotkpiece _k WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed _ ould sC_USe saw to kickback toward you resultlhg in rious ...

Page 17: ... adjusted to assure O angle of your saw blade when making 90 cuts However misalignmant can occur dudng shipping TO CHECK Remove battery pack from saw _ WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Place your saw in an upside down position on workbench See Figure 21 Using a combination square check squareness of saw bla...

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Page 19: ... eventually wear out Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the battedes Handling of these bettedes especially when wearing dngs and jewelry could result in a sedous bum To preserve natural resources please recycle or dispose of expired battery pack propedy This product contains nickel cadmium battery Must be disposed of properly Local state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of...

Page 20: ...6 5 CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 269600 27 O 12 _26 14 18 28 19 20 23 10 21 22 24 2 _ 2_ 25 20 ...

Page 21: ...Spring 1 Wing Screw 1 Base Screw 1 Hex Nut 1 Screw 1 Cardage Bolt M6 x 13 mm 1 Data Plate _ 1 Waming Label i 1 Upper Blade Guard 1 Upper Blade Guard Screw 3 Bumper r 1 Key Part No Number 16 975541 000 17 975540 000 18 975539 000 19 975538 000 20 975537 000 21 975536 000 22 975534 000 23 975419 001 24 975533 000 25 975532 000 26 980011 000 27 977405 000 28 975554 000 29 975553 000 30 980058 000 972...

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