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Owner's Manual
16 in. variablespeed
SCROLL SAW
Model No.
315.216360
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CAUTION:
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follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions before
first use of this product.
Customer Help Line
1-800-932-3188
• Safety
• Features
• Adjustments
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
972000-707
11-99
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NRTWC
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- Page 1 • Features Operating Instructions before • Adjustments first use of this product. • Operation • Maintenance Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 • Parts List Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman (_® NRTWC 972000-707 11-99...
- Page 2 • Parts Ordering / Service ..........................FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW If this rRAFTSMIIH ° Scroll Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
- Page 3 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes proper accident prevention measures,...
- Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw one heavy enough to carry the current your...
- Page 5 MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL WARNING: When servicing use only identical ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product • BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING damage. COVERS, GUARDS OR BLADE, UNPLUG THE SAW.
- Page 6 EXTENSION CORDS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong Your Sears Craftsman Scroll Saw is powered by a grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept precision built electric motor. It should be connected the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consider-...
- Page 7 Bevel Cut Resin A cutting operation made with the table at any angle A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened. other than 90 ° to the blade. Ripping Crosscut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain Saw Blade Path of the workpiece.
- Page 8 • Do not discard the packing materials until you WARNING: To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that could cause possible have carefully inspected the saw, identified all serious personal injury, assemble all parts to parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw. your saw before connecting it to power supply.
- Page 9 The following labels are on the scroll saw with locations indicated. WARNING CRRFTSMRN ° ConsumerHelp Line 1-800-932-3188 WARNING / ADVERTENCIA Fig. 3...
- Page 10 YOUR SCROLL Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements BLADE your Sears Craftsman scroll saw. See Figure 5. ,STORAGE DRAWER ON/OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED Your scroll saw has an easy access ON/OFF...
- Page 11 See Figure 13. Your Craftsman 16 in. scroll saw was fully assembled • Drill (3) 3/8 in. diameter holes through work- at the factory. Before operating this tool, it is important bench.
- Page 12 CLAMPING SCROLL WORKBENCH See Figure 7. If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface.
- Page 13 SETTING TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL SQUARING TABLE BLADE OR BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 9 and 10. • Loosen the hold down foot lock knob and move See Figures 10, 11 and 12. hold down rod all the way up. Tighten knob. A bevel scale is provided under the work table as a convenient...
- Page 14 • On the top back of the saw, rotate the quick HEX BOLT SAW TABLE release knob to the left or counterclockwise loosen blade tension. See Figure 5. • Remove the throat plate. HEX NUT • Place blade through the throat plate opening with the teeth of the blade to the front of the saw and pointing down toward the table.
- Page 15 Loosen thefootadjusting k nob. S ee Figure 13. To center the hold down foot around the saw blade, slide the hold down foot to the side. Tighten the foot adjusting knob. ,o,,.,,,, ,o,,o,o, Position blade and securely tighten blade knob. QUICK Turn the quick release knob to the right or clockwise...
- Page 16 This scroll saw is designed to cut wood, wood compo- ON/OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED sition products, plastic, and nonferrous metals (alumi- See Figure 16. num, brass, copper). Your scroll saw has an easy access On/Off knob with GENERAL OPERATION variable speed.
- Page 17 LOCK POST INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 18. See Figure 17. • One of the features of a scroll saw is that it can To prevent unauthorized use of your scroll saw, we be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply board without breaking or cutting through the and lock the knob in the OFF position.
- Page 18 STACK CUTTING See Figure 19. After becoming well acquainted with your saw through practice and experience, you may wish to try stack cutting. Stack cutting may be used when several identical shapes need to be cut. Several pieces of wood may be stacked on top and secured to each other before cutting.
- Page 19 • Wait for all moving parts to stop. parts to stop to avoid serious personal injury. • Unplug the saw. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. BRONZE BEARING...
- Page 20 • Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver. • Remove brush assembly. Gently pry the brush assembly out using a small screwdriver, point of a nail or paper clip, etc. • Check for wear. If one brush is worn down shorter than 1/4 in., replace both brushes.
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW- MODEL NO. 315.216360 53_ __ FIGURE...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216360 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A Part Part Number Number Description Quan. Description Quan. 979817-002 Blade Lock Knob ........... 979772-001 Indicator ............980119-001 Blade Holder ..........Hex Bolt (M5 X 15) ........**STD840508 979814-001 Spring Pin .............
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216360 "26 FIGURE...
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW- MODEL NO. 315.216360 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regardingyour SCROLL SAW or when ordering repair parts. PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE Description Ouan.
- Page 26 In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1"800-4-MY-HOME s°(1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces - 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m.