Know Your Saw; Applications; Electrical Connection; Product Specifications - Craftsman 315.172300 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.
_k CAUTION: CarefuJly 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.
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 ................................................ 5/8 in.
Strokes per Minute ...................... 2600 and 3000 SPM
Rating ......................................... 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC
Input ........................................................ 3.0 Amperes
Switch ........................................................ Two Speed
Net Weight .......................................................... 4 Ibs.
_lk 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.
LOCK-ON
CHIP SHIELD
SAW BLADE
BASE
BLADESTORAGE DOOR
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