Craftsman 315.171071 Owner's Manual

Variable speed/1 inch stroke double insulated electronic reciprocating saw
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Owner's Manual
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Variable Speed/1
Inch Stroke
Double Insulated
ELECTRONIC RECIPROCATING SAW
Model Nos.
315.171071
315.171081
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CAUTION:
Read and
follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions before
first use of this product,
• Safety
• Features
• Adjustments
• Operation
• Maintenance
Customer
Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Parts List
Sears Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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web page:
www,sears.com/craftsman
972000-636
6-99

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and • Adjustments Operating Instructions before • Operation first use of this product, • Maintenance 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 972000-636 6-99...
  • Page 2 Exploded View and Repair Parts List ......................• Parts Ordering / Service ..........................FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC RECIPROCATING If this CRRFTSHRN Electronic Reciprocating Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
  • Page 3: Safety Alert Symbol

    Thepurposeof safetysymbolsis to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do 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) KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ClJTrlNG AREA. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach they are not safety glasses. underneath work while blade is cutting. Do not attempt to remove cut material while blade is PROTECT YOUR LUNGS.
  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) • DO NOT operate this tool while under the WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication. CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them...
  • Page 6: Blade Types

    Blade Stroke 1 in. No Load Speed 0 - 2500 SPM Horsepower Switch Variable Speed Input 6.0 Amperes Shank Capacity 1/2 in. Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC Your reciprocating saw has been shipped completely wrench, one blade, and this owner's manual are included with saw Model No.
  • Page 7: Electrical Connection

    KNOWYOUR ELECTRONICRECIPROCATING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your saw has a precision built electdc motor. It should See Figure 1. be connected to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60 Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not with all operating features and safety requirements.
  • Page 8 VARIABLE SPEED WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating See Figure 2. your electronic reciprocating saw. Failure to do Your electronic reciprocating saw has a vadable speed so could result in foreign objects being thrown control selector designed to allow operator control and into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
  • Page 9 TO INSTALL BLADES happens, loosen the blade clamp screw with the Allen wrench, then tap lightly on the end of the Allen wrench See Figure 3. with a mallet. See Figure 4. BLADE BLADE BLADECLAMP BLADECLAMPSCREW CLAMPHOLE CLAMPSCREW ALLENWRENCH MALLET SAW BAR ALLEN WRENCH...
  • Page 10 TO INSTALL OPTIONAL FLUSH CUTTING Using the flat head screw provided, secure blade BLADES to saw bar assembly. See Figure 7. See Figures 6 and 7. BLADECLAMPIN Flush cutting blades should be used when making FULLREARPOSITION close or flush cuts to walls. FLAT HEAD •...
  • Page 11: Flush Cutting

    PLUNGECUI-I'ING Your saw has been designed with a flush cutting feature which permits cutting close to floors or walls. See Figure 9. To fit your cutting requirements, cuts may be made in either direction by reversing the position of the blade in the blade clamp.
  • Page 12: Extension Cords

    LUBRICATION WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a part may create a hazard or cause product sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of damage.
  • Page 13: Parts List

    SAW- MODEL NUMBERS315.171071 /315.171 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RECIPROCATING SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS SEE NOTE"A"...
  • Page 14 In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repalr service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800.4-MY-HOME" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n 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.

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