Craftsman 315.108400 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 315.108400 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 315.108400 Owner's Manual

1/4 in. circular saw double insulated
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Owner's Manual
7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAW
Double Insulated
Model Nos.
315.108400
315.108410
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CAUTION:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of
this product.
Customer
Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
• Safety
• Features
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
USA
Visit the Craftsman
web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
972000-823
10-01

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  • Page 1 Read and follow • Operation all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of • Maintenance this product. • Parts List Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 972000-823 10-01...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS • Table of Contents ............................... • General Safety Rules ............................. • Specific Safety Rules and/or Symbols ......................• Features ................................. • Assembly ..............................9-10 • Operation ..............................11-18 • Maintenance ............................... 18-19 • Accessories ..............................• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ......................20-21 •...
  • Page 3 Tool Use and Care • Check for misalignment or binding of moving pads, breakage of parts, and any other condi- • Use clamps or another practical way to secure tion that may affect the tool's operation. If and support the workpiece to a stable plat- damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
  • Page 4 causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws jump back toward the operator. (continued) • Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or • Always observe that the lower guard is incorrect operating procedures or conditions...
  • Page 5 Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may con- tact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Additional Rules For Safe Operation •...
  • Page 6 SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Minutes Time • "k., Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction Designates Double Insulated Construction Tools...
  • Page 7 Your circular saw has been shipped completely WARNING: parts are missing, do not assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to operate this tool until the missing parts are make sure no breakage or damage has occurred replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible during shipping.
  • Page 8 MODEL 315.108400 / MODEL 315.108410 SWITCH TRIGGER LOWERBLADE GUARDHANDLE DUSTCHUTE UPPER _ARD SEVELCUT ADJUSTMENT BASE ASSEMBLY SPINDLELOCKBUTTON (MODEL315.108410ONLY) LOWER BLADEGUARD BLADE DEPTHOF CUTSCALE DEPTHOF CUTADJUSTMENT (WINGNUT) BLADEWRENCH STORAGEAREA BLADEWRENCH Fig. 1...
  • Page 9 WARNING: Your saw should never be WARNING: If inner blade washer has been connected to power supply when you are removed, replace it before placing blade on assembling parts, making adjustments, spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or since blade will not tighten properly.
  • Page 10 TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE • Replace "D" washer and spring washer. Note: "Cupped" side of spring washer goes MODEL 315.10841 against "D" washer. See Figure 6. See Figures 5, 6, and 7. • Unplug your saw. OUTERBLADEWASHER("D" WASHER) WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.
  • Page 11 KICKBACK SAW BLADES See Figure 9. The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available.
  • Page 12 TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK: • When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Never force cuts. • Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the • Do not cut warped or wet lumber. correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 inch below the material to be cut.
  • Page 13 TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL: STARTING A CUT • Always support your workpiece near the cut. Know the right way to use your saw. See Figure 14. • Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your right. • Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during the cut.
  • Page 14 Hold your saw firmly with both hands. CAUTION: When lifting your saw from the See Figure 17. workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of your saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure lower guard is closed before setting your saw down on work surface.
  • Page 15 TO BEVEL When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with both hands as shown in Figure 20. The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. desired setting between zero and 51.5 °.
  • Page 16 TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP See Figure 21. • Unplugyoursaw. BEVEL ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could ADJUSTMENT SCREW result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. • Loosen wing nut. • Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw. •...
  • Page 17 TO POCKET C-clamps, firmly clamp a straight edge to the workpiece and guide the saw along the straight edge See Figure 23. to achieve a straight rip cut. Do not bind the blade in the cut. If using the optional rip guide, see the WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut.
  • Page 18 OPTIONAL DUST NOZZLE UPPER BLADEGUARD _ee Figure 26. An optional dust nozzle kit, part no. 982829-001, available for purchase at your nearest Sears Retail Store. As shown in Figure 26, the adapter fits over the dust chute which is located on the upper blade guard.The nozzle attaches to the adapter.
  • Page 19 WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR If this I"RI_ICl'$MAN Circular Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge.
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.108400...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.108400 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your CIRCULAR SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.108410...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.108410 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your CIRCULAR SAW or when ordering repair parts, BACK PAGE PARTS...
  • Page 24 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anyt,me, day or n,ght (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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