Product View And Parts Identification; Electrical Connection; Specifications; Chip Shield - Craftsman 315.172321 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR SAW
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.
Your saw has many features for making cutting
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this saw making it easy to
maintain and operate.
_I, CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
owner's manual before using your new saw. Pay
close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation,
Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your saw
properly and only for what it is intended, you will
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
CHIP SHIELD
See Figure 2.
A clear plastic chip shield has been provided on the
front of your saw for protection against flying dust and
chips. It is designed to fit the front opening of your
saw. For your protection, do not use saw without
chip shield properly in place.
VACUUM ATTACHMENT
A vacuum attachment is packed with your saw. This
attachment is convenient when operating your saw for
an extended period of time.
AUTO SWITCH LOCK-ON
SCROLLER TRIGGER BUTTON
KNOB
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
• Cutting wood surfaces.
• Cutting thin sheet metal.
• Cutting plastics and laminates.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your saw has a precision-built electric motor. It should
be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60
Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not
operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial
voltage drop will cause a loss of power and
overheating. If your tool does not operate when
plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Length of Stroke ................................................ 3/4 in.
Strokes per Minute .................................. 0-3000 SPM
Rating ......................................... 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC
Input ........................................................ 3.5 Amperes
Switch ............................. Variable Speed - Adjustable
Net Weight .......................................................... 4 Ibs.
_, WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe
injury.
SCROLLER
KNOBLOCK
BASE
SAW BLADE
CHIPSHIELD
DUSTEXHAUST
OPENINGFOR
VACUUMATTACHING
6
BLADE
STORAGEAREA
Fig. 1