Adjustments; Operation - Craftsman 315.115690 Operator's Manual

 Move the saw forward to complete the opening.
 Use only the seven teeth per inch blade for this type of
cut.
SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING
See Figures 13 - 14, page iii.
The base of the jig 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.
NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce
splintering when cutting plywood.
POSITIONING BASE IN THE SPLINTER-FREE
CUTTING POSITION
 Remove the battery pack.
 Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen base pivot
screws and slide base forward.
 Always set the cutting angle at 0° for splinter-free
cutting. To set cutting angle at 0°, align the 0° mark on
the scale with the edge of the motor housing.
WARNING:
Use of controls or adjustments or per-
formance of procedures other than those specified
herein could result in hazardous radiation exposure.
ADJUSTING THE LASER
See Figure 16, page iii.
The laser can be realigned by adjusting the two screws
located in the front of the saw. The top screw moves the
laser beam laterally from left to right. The bottom screw
moves the laser beam in a rotational direction.

OPERATION

NOTE: When setting angle at 0° for splinter-free
cutting, the positive stop notches on the rear of the
base are not used.
 Tighten base pivot screws securely.
 Remove hex key and return it to storage compartment.
 Replace the battery pack.
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 15, page iii.
An optional edge guide is available for use with the saw. It
can be used for making cross cuts and rip cuts.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Loosen the edge guide screw.
 Insert the arm through the two slots in the base of the
saw as shown.
 Adjust the edge guide to the desired width and lock in
place with the edge guide screw.
 Replace the battery pack.

ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: Draw a pencil line on scrap workpiece parallel to
the long edge of the base as a straight line guide to aid in
the adjusting process.
 Turn laser on.
 Rest base of saw on scrap workpiece.
 Adjust screws as necessary.
 Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in
scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut.
 Check for proper alignment.
 Repeat as necessary until laser is aligned.
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