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ICRRFTSMRN I
SABRE SAW
Variable Speed
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.172311
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,_ 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
972000-846
5-01
• Safety
• Features
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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- Page 1 • Operation all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of • Maintenance this product. • Parts List 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 972000-846 5-01...
- Page 2 ,'ABLE OF CONTENTS • Table Of Contents ............................• General Safety Rules ..........................• Specific Safety Rules/Symbols ........................• Features ..............................• Assembly ................................ • Operation ..............................7-12 • Maintenance ..............................• Accessories ..............................• Exploded View And Repair Parts List ..................... 16-17 •...
- Page 3 ToolUseandCare Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi- • Use clamps or another practical way to secure tion that may affect the tool's operation. If and support the workpiece to a stable plat- damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
- Page 4 Holdtool by insulatedgrippingsurfaceswhenperforminganoperationwherethe cuttingtool may contacthiddenwiringor its cord. Contact w itha "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Additional Rules for Safe Operation • Make sure your extension cord is in good •...
- Page 5 SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Watt Power Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction Designates Double Insulated Construction tools .../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute...
- Page 6 APPLICATIONS KNOW YOUR SAW See Figure 1. (Use only for the purposes listed below) Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself • Cutting wood surfaces. with all operating features and safety requirements. • Cutting thin sheet metal. Your saw has many features for making cutting •...
- Page 7 Yoursawhasbeenshipped completely a ssembled WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool except f orthe blade. I nspect i t carefully to makesure until you have read thoroughly and understand nobreakage or damage hasoccurred duringshipping. completely all instructions, safety rules, etc., If anypartsaredamaged o r missing, c ontact y our contained in this manual.
- Page 8 BLADE STORAGE WARNING: Before connecting your saw to the power supply source, always check to be See Figure 5. sure it is not in lock-on position (depress and A convenient feature on your saw is a blade storage release switch trigger), Failure to do so could area.
- Page 9 SCROLL CUTTING GENERALCUTTING See Figure 7. See Figure 6. Scroll cuts can be made with your saw by guiding the Rest the front of the saw base on the workpiece and direction of cut with applied pressure on the handle as align cutting edge of the blade with the line on your shown in figure 7.
- Page 10 PLUNGE CUTTING ANGLE CUTTING (Bevel Cutting) See Figure 8. See Figure 9. Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0 ° to 45 ° _1= WARNING: To avoid loss of control, broken right or left. Angles for cuts from 0 ° to 45 ° in 15° blades, or damage to the material being cut, increments are marked on a scale on the front of the always use extreme caution when making plunge...
- Page 11 BASE SLIDEBASE SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING PIVOTSCREW TO THE REAR CLAMPPLATE See Figure 10. The base of your 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.
- Page 12 TO INSTALL OPTIONAL FLUSH CUTTING BLADES See Figure 12. CHIP Flush cutting blades should be used when making SHIELD close or flush cuts to the walls. • Unplug your saw, BLADE CLAMP WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.
- Page 13 GENERAL DOUBLEINSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric All parts represent an important part of the double power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual insulation system and should be serviced only by a three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal qualified Sears service technician.
- Page 14 Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears retail stores. WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SABRE SAW If this I:RRFTSMRN Sabre Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
- Page 16 CRAFTSMAN SABRE SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.172311 SEE NOTE °'A" PAGE...
- Page 17 CRAFTSMAN SABRE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.172311 The model nu tuber will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your SABRE SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK...
- Page 18 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...