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Craftsman 315.17250 Owner's Manual page 4

Scroller saw double insulated 3/4 inch stroke - variable speed

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INSTALLING BLADES-(See
POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED
Loosen both blade
into slot in saw bar (B) as far as it will go.
Tighten
side blade
blade scrl"(
firmly
operation- of the saw can break blade. In the event that this hapPllns all
saw blades, except
by loosening t"- two blade screws until portion left in clamp drops out,
then putting the"remainder
ening the blade screws. It may be necessary
to be inserted
into clamp when reusing broken blade.
NOTE:
THE PIN IN THE SAW BAR IS USED ONLY AS A STOP AND
IS NOT DESIGNED TO FIT IN THE NOTCH OF THE BLADE SHANK.
Fig. 1
CRAFTSMAN
SABRE SAW ~LADES
THAT IS DESIGNED TO FIT ALL SABRE SAWS.
GENERAL CUTTING-The
any point from O. to 45. right or left. (See Fig. 2)-IMPORTANT-
BE SURE POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED
PL Y. Setting
for required
base pivot screws,
base until
index
scale. Retighten
base pivot screws.
Rest. the front
of the base on the work and align
blade with line on work. Move saw forward
pressure
on the base and with sufficient
blade to cut freely.
work.
To nNIke a straight
Fig. 2
the work, and guide the edge of the saw against
When cutting
against
only across the material,
the opposite
end. For best results,
NOTE: BECAUSE THE TAPERED
HAS NO SET IN THE TEETH,
USING A BOARD TO GUIDE THE SAW.
PLUNGE CUTTING--(See
mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient
the tip of the blade over that point and inside the line on the waste. Rest
curved end of base on work and hold firmly
switch and with saw blade in motion, slowly tilt saw downward
tip of blade starts cutting
until the blade is perpendicular
blade for plunge
METAL CUTTING-Many
Fig. 3
saw. Be careful
not to twist or bend the blades. DO NOT FORCE.
the blade
chatters
If blade teeth become filled or clogged when cutting
as aluminum,
use a coarser.tooth
sene when cutting
blades cool, increase
work firmly
and saw close to the
vibration
of the work being cut. When cutting
iron clamp
work in a vise if possible
cut thin sheet material
or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate
tearing.
In doing
your pattern
or line of cut on top of the "sandwich."
IMPORTANT-When
clean and free of metal chips by wiping frequently
Use extreme
caution
Fig. 4
job to prevent
potential
SCROLL CUTTlNG-(See
to permit
360.
swivel
top swivel knob. This feature
cuts and scallops
cut in corners
and close places without
turning
the complete
outlet
and switch
other
uses.
The saw is equipped
knob in four
(4) positions
swivel
knob
indicates
cutting
the lock must be in the unlocked
of saw bar. Use sufficient
freely and follow the scribed
Poge 4
Fig. l)-IMPORTANT-BE
FROM
POWER
screws
(A) with screwdriver,
and insert
screw
firmly
against
blade,
then
against
blade. Excessive
pressure
the 10.tooth tapered
back, 6" blade can be reused
of the blade back into the clamp and retight.
to flatten tooth set in area
HAVE A UNIVERSAL
angle
of cut on your saw maybe
FROM POWER SUP.
angle
may be accomplished
Key No. 17, (See parts list, page 7), and adjusting
mark
is in line with
required
angle
with a firm
forward
DO NOT FORCE. Be sure to keep base flat on
cut, clamp
a piece of wood or straight-edge
a straight
edge or board,
cut in one direction
don't
cut half way and continue
clamp work to bench.
BACK BLADE, CATALOG
IT SHOULD NOT BE USED WHEN
Fig. 3)
To cut an inside hole in work,
starting.point
in position.
work. After blade penetrates
to the work. Use only 7-teeth per inch
cutting.
kinds
of metals
can
be
or vibrates
excessively,
use a finer-tooth
blade. We recommend
most soft metals and oil when cutting
cutting
action,
and prolong
blade life. Hold the
holding
point
conduit,
and saw close to the vise. To
"sandwich"
the material
between
vibration
this, the material
will be cut smoothly.
cutting
metal
keep exposed
in disposing
of oily cloth
after
fire
hazard.
Figs. 4
5) Your Scroller
&
of the saw blade
by rotating
makes it ideally suited for making fancy
with radii as small as 3/16 inch. It is designed
the necessity
saw (See Fig. 5). It is ideal for cutting
box holes, sink and
lavatory
with- a thumb
operated
lock for locking
(90. apart).
The
indicator
direction
of blade
cutting
position
forward
pressure
to permit
line with gentle
rotation
SURE
SUPPLY.
saw blade
o
tighten
front
on blade during
SHANK
set at
by loosening
on quadrant
cutting
edge of
downward
pressure
to permit
on
the straight-edge.
cut from
#2876,
and place
Pull trigger
until
work, tilt saw
cut
with
your
If
blade.
soft metals, such
use of kero-
steel to keep
to eliminate
any
pipe or angle
hard board
and material
Layout
portion
of saw bar
with an oily cloth.
completion
of
Saw is designed
the contoured
to
of rotating
and
electrical
cut-outs
and many
the
on front
of
edge.
For scroll
for free
rotation
blade
to cut
of swivel knob.

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