Craftsman 315.114280 Operator's Manual page 9

KNOWTHISTOOL
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this tool, familiarize yourself with
all operating features and safety requirements.
TOOL-LESS BLADE CLAMP
Your saw has a blade clamp design that does not require
the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or
removing the blade. Simply lift blade clamp lock / release
!ever, located on front of saw, insert blade between blade
clamp and saw bar as far as possible, then release !ever to
lock position.
BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from your saw it is
important to select a specific blade for the particular
application and type of material you wish to cut. By doing
this you will get a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade
life. Replacement blades for this saw are available from
your nearest Sears dealer. Sears recommends the use of
a T-shank blade, if a T-shank blade is not available, a high
quality U-shank may be used.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
Your saw is equipped with a "lock-off" button which
reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off
button is located on the handle above the switch trigger.
You must depress the lock-off button in order to pul! the
switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is
released.
NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the
left or right side.
SWITCH
To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-off button and pull
switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF.
VARIABLE SPEED
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled
by the amount of switch trigger depression.
BLADE STORAGE
When not in use, you can place the blades provided with
your orbital jig saw in the storage area !ocated on the back
of the saw.
ORBITAL ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Four position orbital adjustment for fine to aggressive
cutting.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of the orbital jig saw provides for easy han-
dling. It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when
operating in different positions and at different angles.
UNPACKING
Your jig saw has been shipped completely assembled.
[] Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
[] Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
[] Do not discard the packing matedal until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
too!.
[] If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-932-3188.
PACKING LiST
Orbital Jig Saw
Blades (2)
Operator's Manual
WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate
this too! until the missing parts are replaced. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool
or create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the too! when assembling
parts.