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Craftsman 315.115850 Operator's Manual

7-1/4 in., 19.2 volt cordless dual laser circular saw
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
7-1/4 in., 19.2 VOLT
CORDLESS DUAL LASER CIRCULAR SAW
Model No.
315.115850
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the
operator's manual before using this
product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-797
5-16-06 (REV:00)
Save this manual for future reference
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY

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  • Page 1 SOLD SEPARATELY operator’s manual before using this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman Save this manual for future reference 983000-797 5-16-06 (REV:00)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. If this Craftsman tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

     Store idle power tools out of the reach of children MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power 315.115850 130279003 Model No. 1425301 tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. 130279005 (Item No.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,  Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected in accordance with these instructions and in the from the battery, avoid contact. If contact manner intended for the particular type of power accidentally occurs, flush with water.
  • Page 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF  Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut” into KICKBACK: existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback. Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or ...
  • Page 6  Do not place battery tools or their batteries near LASER GUIDE WARNINGS: fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and The laser guide radiation used in the Craftsman circular possibly injury. saw is Class IIIa with maximum <5mW and 650nm ...

  • Page 7: Safety Rules For Charger

    SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL extension cord must be used, make sure: INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the listed below, may result in electric shock, fire same number, size and shape as those of and/or serious personal injury.

  • Page 8: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...

  • Page 9: Symbols

    SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 10: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor ...............19.2 Volt DC No Load Speed ........3,500 r/min. (RPM) Blade Diameter ............7-1/4 in. Charger Input ........120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Blade Arbor ...............5/8 in. Charge Rate ..............1 hr. Cutting Depth at 90° ..........2-3/8 in. Laser Guide ........Class IIIa, <5 mW, 650nm Cutting Depth at 45°...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    FEATURES KNOW YOUR DUAL LASER CIRCULAR SAW HEX KEY STORAGE See Figure 1. This convenient storage area stores your hex key for quick blade changes. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual LASER GUIDES as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempt- The laser guides will generate a red laser beam on the...
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE BLADE See Figures 2 - 3. WARNING: A 7-1/4 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guard, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to If battery pack is below normal temperature range, the make you careless. Remember that a careless green LED on charger will come on. Allow battery pack to fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious reach normal temperature, then the red LED will come on.
  • Page 14 OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 5. When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery  Place the battery pack in the saw. Align the raised rib pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before on the battery pack with the groove inside the saw, attempting to recharge.
  • Page 15 OPERATION WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. KICKBACK See Figures 6 - 9. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the 1/4" saw is driven back toward you.
  • Page 16 OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW SAW BLADES See Figure 11. Saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will To start the saw: While depressing the lock-off button, place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of depress the switch trigger.
  • Page 17 OPERATION WARNING : Always remove the battery pack from TIGHTEN the tool when changing operation settings or when the tool is not in use. Failure to remove the battery pack may result in accidental starting and serious personal injury. SETTING THE BLADE DEPTH See Figure 12.
  • Page 18 OPERATION USING THE LASER GUIDES See Figures 13 - 14. WARNING: Do not stare into the laser beams or turn the lasers on when the tool is not in use. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious LASER GUIDE personal injury.
  • Page 19 OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 15 - 17. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes.
  • Page 20 OPERATION CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING See Figure 18. NOTE: Refer to Using the Laser Guides earlier in this manual. WORKPIECE When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in the figure.
  • Page 21 OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 21 - 23. NOTE: Refer to Using the Laser Guide for the following applications. To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.  Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45°...

  • Page 22: Operation

    OPERATION POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP POCKET CUTTING See Figure 24. See Figure 25. The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has been factory WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making before making a pocket cut.

  • Page 23: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS  Remove the blade. WARNING: Before performing any adjustment,  Insert battery pack into the saw. remove blade from saw. Failure to do so could result  Turn laser on. in possible serious personal injury.  Rest the back of the base on scrap workpiece. ...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of may create a hazard or cause product damage. commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
  • Page 25 NOTES...

  • Page 27: Purchase

    CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW MODEL NUMBER 315.115850 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model CIRCULAR SAW number in all correspondence regarding your or when ordering repair parts. PARTS LIST Part...

  • Page 28: Purchase

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