Summary of Contents for Craftsman 11585 - C3 19.2 Volt 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
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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 10-29-08 (REV:03)
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. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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PERSONAL SAFETY WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to [] Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use follow all instructions listed below may result in common sense when operating a power tool. Do electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term not use a power tool while you are tired or under "power tool"...
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beforeuse.Manyaccidents arecaused by poorly [] When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from maintained p ower tools. other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, [] Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properly nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can maintained c uttingtoolswithsharpcuttingedges are make a connection from one terminal to another.
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CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION [] 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 [] Check lower guard for proper closing before each misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift use.
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near 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 Ilia with maximum <5mW and 650nm [] Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Current Amperes Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
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If you do not understand the warnings and to your nearest SEARS PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICE instructions in the operator's manual, do not use this CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical product. Call the Craftsman Consumer Helpline at replacement parts. 1-800-932-3188 for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor ............... 19.2 Volt DC Cutting Depth at 45 °.......... 1-13/16 in. Blade Diameter ............7-1/4 in. No Load Speed ........3,500 r/min. (RPM) Blade Arbor ............... 5/8 in. Laser Guide ........ Class Ilia, <5 mW, 650nm Cutting Depth at 90 °..........2-3/8 in.
KNOWYOURDUAL LASERCIRCULARSAW HEX KEY STORAGE See Figure 1, This convenient storage area stores your hex key for quick The safe use of this product requires an understanding blade changes. 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 ing.
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.
This product will accept DieHarde_ 19.2 V lithium-ion bat- WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your tery packs and Craftsman 19.2 V nickel-cadmium battery tool when you are assembling parts, making adjust- packs. ments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing bat-...
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WARN(NG: 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 5 - 8. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back toward you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood.
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SAWBLADES STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 10. Sawblades will notcutefficiently i ftheyarenotkept clean, s harp, a ndproperly set.Using a dullbladewill To start the saw: While depressing the lock-off button, placea heavy loadonthesawandincrease t he danger o f depress the switch trigger. kickback.
d_, WARNING: A lwaysremove thebattery packfrom 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 11.
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USING THE LASER GUIDES See Figures 12- 13. 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 LASERGUIDE personal injury. SWITCH The laser guides will generate a red colored laser beam on the work surface in front of and behind the saw when...
OPERATING THESAW See Figures t4- Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. _IL DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw down.
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CROSSCUTTING/RIPCUTTING See Figure 17. NOTE: Refer to Using the Laser Guides earlier in this manual. 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.
BEVELCUTTING BEVEL See Figures 20 - 22. SCALE NOTE: Refer to Using the Laser Guide for the following applications. BEVEL To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints. ADJUSTMENT [] Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on KNOB the base when making 45 °...
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POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP POCKET CUTTING See Figure 23. See Figure 24. 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.
To adjust the rear laser: WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, [] Remove the blade. remove blade from saw. Failure to do so could result [] Insert battery pack into the saw. in possible serious personal injury. [] Turn laser on. [] Rest the back of the base on scrap workpiece.
PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING This product will accept DieHardo 19.2 V lithium-ion bat- To preserve natural resources, please tery packs and Craftsman 19.2 V nickel-cadmium battery recycle or dispose of batteries packs. properly. The batteries for this product have been designed to provide...
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CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.115850 _,3o...
CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW MODEL NUMBER 315.115850 "_ n_uhemmodel number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model ber in all correspondence regarding your CIRCULAR SAW or when ordering repair parts. PARTS LIST Number Description Qty.