Craftsman 315.114281 Operator's Manual page 12

TO INSTALL BLADES
See Figure 4.
 Remove battery pack.
 Lift blade clamp lock / release lever located on front of
saw.
 Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar as
far as possible.
 Release and lock blade clamp lever.
 Replace battery pack.
BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from the saw, it is
important to select a specific blade for the particular
application and type of material you wish to cut. By doing
this you will get a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade
life. Replacement blades for this saw are available from
your nearest Sears retail. It is recommended you use a
T-shank blade. If a T-shank blade is not available, a high
quality U-shank may be used.
BLADE CLAMP
LOCK / RELEASE LEVER
SAW BLADE
OPERATION
LIFT
BLADE CLAMP
BLADE CLAMP
SAW BLADE
BLADE STORAGE
See Figure 5.
A convenient feature on the saw is the blade storage
compartment. The blade storage compartment is located
on the back of the saw. It is convenient for storing extra
blades and storing blades when not in use.
 To open: Push the door down with your thumb or
finger. Place blades in blade storage compartment.
 To close: Push the door up with your thumb or finger.
HEX KEY STORAGE
See Figure 6.
 Secure supplied hex key on the saw base behind the
rubber covered tab. Push into place.
 Make sure the hex key is secured before performing
any sawing operation.
 Remove by pulling on the hex key.
HEX KEY
Fig. 4
HEX KEY
STORAGE AREA
12
BLADE STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
Fig. 5
Fig. 6