Two Speed Switch; Blade Storage - Craftsman 315.172300 Owner's Manual

_. WARNING: Before connecting your saw to
the power supply source, always check to be
sure it is not in lock-on position (depress and
release switch trigger). Failure to do so could
result in accidental starting of your saw, resulting
in possible serious injury. Also, do not lock the
trigger on jobs where your saw may need to be
stopped suddenly.
TWO SPEED SWITCH
See Figure 4.
Your saw has a two speed switch designed to allow
operator control and adjustment of speed.
The switch trigger allows you to select from 2600
SPM or 3000 SPM.
3000
SPM
BLADE STORAGE
See Figure 5.
A convenient feature on your saw is a blade storage
area. As shown in Figure 5, the blade storage area is
located on the back of your saw. This is a convenient
place for storing extra blades or storing blades when
not in use.
SAW
BLADE
2600
SPM SWITCHTRIGGER Fig. 4
Note: Hold your saw in a normal operating position
and pull the trigger halfway up. This runs the saw at
2600 SPM. Pull the trigger all the way up and you will
operate at 3000 SPM.
The following guidelines may be used in determining
correct speed for various applications:
Low speed is ideal when minimum speed and power
is required. For example, starting cuts or for cutting
hard metals, plastics, and laminates.
High speed produces best results when maximum
power is required. For example, cutting wood. Soft
metals, such as aluminum, brass, and copper, also
require high speeds.
BLADE DOOR
STORAGEAREA
Fig. 5
To open:
• Push the door down with your thumb or finger,
• Place blades in blade storage area.
To close:
• Push the door up with your thumb or finger.
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WARNING: Do not insert saw blade into air
vents. Blade could come in contact with electrical
live internal parts and cause electrical shock,
resulting in serious injury.
WARNING: Your saw should never be
connected to power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, installing
or removing blades, or when not in use.
Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious injury.
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