Craftsman 315.114281 Operator's Manual page 15

SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING
See Figures 13 - 14.
The base of the jig 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.
NOTE: The non-orbital setting also helps reduce
splintering when cutting plywood.
POSITIONING BASE IN THE SPLINTER-FREE
CUTTING POSITION
 Remove the battery pack.
 Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen base pivot
screws and slide base forward.
 Always set the cutting angle at 0° for splinter-free
cutting. To set cutting angle at 0°, align the 0° mark on
the scale with the edge of the motor housing.
NOTE: When setting angle at 0° for splinter-free
cutting, the positive stop notches on the rear of the
base are not used.
 Tighten base pivot screws securely.
 Remove hex key and return it to storage compartment.
 Replace the battery pack.
BASE PIVOT SCREWS
SAW BASE
OPERATION
NARROW SLOT USED FOR
SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING
HEX KEY
Fig. 13
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 15.
An optional edge guide is available for use with the saw. It
can be used for making cross cuts and rip cuts.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Loosen the edge guide screw.
 Insert the arm through the two slots in the base of the
saw as shown.
 Adjust the edge guide to the desired width and lock in
place with the edge guide screw.
 Replace the battery pack.
SAW BASE
15
SET SCALE AT 0° FOR
SPLINTER-FREE
Fig. 14
EDGE
GUIDE SCREW
SLOT
EDGE GUIDE
Fig. 15