19.2 volt reciprocating saw variable speed (18 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 315.171071
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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 11-00...
Parts Ordering / Service ..........................14 WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC RECIPROCATING SAW If this CRAFTSMANElectronic 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.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and 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 for proper accident prevention measures.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. 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.
• arsenic and chromium from chemically- treated lumber. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them work.
An allen wrench, three blades, and this owner's operate your saw until the missing parts are manual are included with saw Model No. 315.171071. replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible It also comes packed in a carrying case. An allen serious personal injury.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR ELECTRONIC RECIPROCATING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should See Figure 1. be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself operate this tool on direct current (DC).
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FEATURES WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or VARIABLE SPEED safety glasses with side shields when operating See Figure 2. your electronic reciprocating saw. Failure to do Your electronic reciprocating saw has a variable 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.
ADJUSTMENTS happens, loosen the blade clamp screw with the Allen TO INSTALL BLADES wrench, then tap lightly on the end of the Allen wrench See Figure 3. with a mallet. See Figure 4. BLADE BLADE BLADE CLAMP BLADE CLAMP SCREW CLAMP HOLE CLAMP SCREW ALLEN WRENCH...
ADJUSTMENTS 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. BLADE CLAMP IN Flush cutting blades should be used when making FULL REAR POSITION close or flush cuts to walls.
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OPERATION Your saw has been designed with a flush cutting PLUNGE 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.
WARNING: LUBRICATION 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.
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 (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio – 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pièces – 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m.