Craftsman 315.171070 Owner's Manual

Variable speed / 1 inch stroke double insulated electronic reciprocating saw

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C
T
Variable Speed / 1
Double Insulated
ELECTRONmO
IVlanuam
nnch Stroke
ECIPROCATI
SAW
Model No.
315.171070
Save this manual
for
future reference
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operat-
ing Instructions before first
use of this product
Sears,
Roebuck
and Coo, Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
USA
972000-380
1-97

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  • Page 1 IVlanuam nnch Stroke Variable Speed / 1 Double Insulated ELECTRONmO ECIPROCATI Model No. 315.171070 Save this manual future reference CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operat- ing Instructions before first use of this product Sears, Roebuck and Coo, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 972000-380...
  • Page 2 ................................Exploded View and Repair Parts List ........................Parts Ordering / Service ............................FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC RECIPROCATING If this I:RAFlJ'$MRN Electronic Reciprocating Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN tT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair' it, free of charge.
  • Page 3 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 4 HULP-:b PUH _APt:: UP'P-HA I IUI_ (L;ontlnuea) KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; underneath work while blade is cutting. Do not they are not safety glasses. attempt to remove cut material while blade is PROTECT YOUR LUNGS.
  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL DO NOT operate this tool while under the CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS. influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them...
  • Page 6: Blade Selection

    0 - 2500SPM Cutting Capacity 1 in..Stroke NoLoadSpeed Switch Variable Speed Horsepower Blade 1/2in. Shank Capacity Input 6.0Amperes Rating 120volts,60 Hz,AC Yourreciprocating sawhasbeenshipped completely WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not assembled e xcept f ortheblade. I nspect i tcarefully to operate your' saw until the missing parts are makesurenobreakage ordamage hasoccurred replaced.
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR ELECTRONIC RECIPROCATING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should See Figure 1 be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself operate this too! on direct current (DC).
  • Page 8: Lock-On Button

    VARIABLE SPEED WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating See Figure 2 your electronic reciprocating saw. Failure to do Your electronic reciprocating saw has a variable speed so could result in foreign objects being thrown control selector' designed to allow operator' control and into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury, adjustment of speed and power limits The speed and...
  • Page 9: Base Assembly

    BLADE BLADE TO INSTALL BLADES CLAMPSCREW CLAMP See Figure 3, BLADE CLAMP SCREW ALLENWRENCH MALLET SAW BAR ALLEN WRENCH Fig4 BASE ASSEMBLY See Figure 5_ BASEASSEMBLY BLADE SAW BAR NOTCHESFOR REGULARCUTS SETSCREW BLADE CLAMP Fig. 3 GEARFRAME NOTCH Fig,. 5 Unplug your saw The base assembly of your electronic reciprocating WARNING:...
  • Page 10 TO INSTALL OPTIONAL FLUSH CUTTING Using the flat head screw provided, secure blade BLADES to saw bar assembly See Figure 7 See Figures 6 and Z BLADECLAMP IN FULL REARPOSITION Flush cutting blades should be used when making close or flush cuts to wails FLATHEAD BLADE SCREW...
  • Page 11: Plunge Cutting

    PLUNGE CUTTING Your saw has been designed with a flush cutting See Figure 9, feature which permits cutting close to floors or walls, To fit your cutting requirements, cuts may be made in either direction by reversing the position of the blade in the blade clamp See page 10 for instructions on installing Flush Cutting Blade METAL...
  • Page 12: Extension Cords

    LUBRICATION _k WARNING:Whenservicing, useonlyidentical Craftsman replacement parts Useof anyother All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a partmaycreate a hazard or causeproduct sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of damage_ the unit under norrnai operating conditions. Therefore,...

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