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SOLD SEPARATELY operator's manual before using this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman Save this manual for future reference 983000-784 09-18-06 (REV:01)
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If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge. if this Craftsman tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
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WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appro- priate conditions will reduce personal injuries. follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term [] Avoid accidental starting.
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Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., Shorting the battery terminals together may cause in accordance with these instructions and in the burns or a fire. manner intended for the particular type of power Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected tool, taking into account the working conditions from the battery, avoid contact, if contact...
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could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL extension cord must be used, make sure: INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the listed below, may result in electric shock, fire same number, size and shape as those of and/or serious personal injury.
Someofthefollowing symbols maybeusedonthistool.Please s tudythemandlearntheirmeaning. Proper i nterpreta- tionof thesesymbols willallowyoutooperate thetoolbetterandsafer. SYMBOL NAME DESIG NATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Watt Power Minutes Time "L, Alternating Current Type of current .-'= Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction...
Thefollowing signal w ordsandmeanings a reintended to explain the levels ofriskassociated withthis product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury.
UNPACKING INSTALLING/REMOVING AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY Thisproducthasbeen shipped completely a ssembled. See Figure 2. [] Carefully r emove thetoolandanyaccessories fromthe An auxiliary handle is packed with the saw for ease of box.Makesurethatallitemslistedinthepacking list operation and to help prevent loss of control. An auxiliary areincluded.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you injury.
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BATTERY PACK INSTALLING BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. [] Place battery pack on the cut-out saw. [] Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in saw's bat- CHARGER tery port. [] Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured on the tool before beginning operation.
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WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove LOOSEN the battery pack from the tool when making adjust- ments. TIGHTEN' Fig. 6 LOOSEN [] To insert bit: Insert shank end of bit into collet. [] To remove bit: Remove bit once collet nut is loose. OR DOWN ADJUST UP Fig.
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OPERATING THE CUT-OUT ATTACHNNG CIRCLE CUTTER See Figure 8. See Figure 10. We suggest that you practice with the cut-out saw before [] Remove battery pack from cut-out saw. installing a bit and making cuts. [] Assemble circle cutter if necessary. [] Hold cut-out saw firmly with both hands.
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USINGCIRCLECUTTER REMOVING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT RiNG See Figure 11. See Figure 12. [] Assemble circle cutter. [] Remove battery pack from cut-out saw. [] Attach circle cutter to cut-out saw Place wrench in tab on the collar of the depth adjustment ring.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part should be replaced at a Sears Service Center. may create a hazard or cause product damage. BiTS...
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CRAFTSMAN CUT=OUT SAW = MODEL NUMBER 315.115820 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your CUT-OUT SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK...