12 in. compound miter saw double insulated (39 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 315.271290
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Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of • Operation this product. • Maintenance • Parts List Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 ® Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 9720OO-766 6-00...
TABLE OF CONTENTS • General Safety Rules .............................. • Specific Safety Rules/Symbols ..........................• Features .................................. • Assembly ..................................• Operation ................................10-12 • Maintenance ................................• Accessories ................................• Warranty ................................... • Exploded View And Repair Parts List ........................•...
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Tool Use and Care • Use clamps or other practical way to secure and Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting the work by hand or against your body is unstable and edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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Important Safety Instructions For Charger • Save these instructions. This manual contains c. That wire size is large enough forAC ampere rating important safety and operating instructions for of charger as specified below: battery charger item number 9-11040 (981399-001). Cord Length (Feet) 100' Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, Cord Size (AWG)
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SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency ( cycles persecond) Minutes Time Alternating C urrent Typeora characteristic ofcurrent --=- Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load .../min Re_olutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc.
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KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SWITCH See Figure I. To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-oft button and pull Before attempting te use your reciprocating saw, switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety OFF, requirements.
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LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER BA'n'ERY PACK SHOWN An'ACHED TO CHARGER YELLOWLIGHT"ON" AND RED LIGHTFLASHINGINDICATES CHARGER DEFECTIVEBATTERYPACK CHARGER BATTERYPACKSHOWN RED LIGHT"ON" INDICATES IN CHARGER Fig. 3 FASTCHARGING MODE GREENLIGHT "ON" INDICATESFULLY CHARGEDAND SLOWCHARGING TO MAINTAIN BATTERYPACK Fig. 2 MOUNTING CHARGER See Figure 4. Your charger has a "key hole"...
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Note: When saw is purchased, the battery pack is Loosen the blade clamp screw enough to permit the attached to the saw. saw blade to be inserted between blade clamp and saw bar. WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your Note: It is never necessary to remove the blade saw when you are assembling parts, making clamp screw from the blade clamp when installing or...
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If after one hour red light is still flashing, this indicates WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety a defective battery pack and should be replaced. glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown Green light on indicates battery pack is fully charged into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
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GENERALCU'n'ING BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY See Figure 9. See FigurelO. The base assembly of your reciprocating saw pivots up and down in both directions. It also is adjustable, allowing the use of the blade teeth at different positions on the blade. TO CHANGE POSITIONS OF BASE ASSEMBLY:...
PLUNGE CUTTING METAL CUTTING See Figure 11. See Figure 12. Fig. 12 Fig. 11 Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper may be cut with your saw. Be careful Mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting not to twist or bend the saw blade.
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Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can WARNING: When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other damage tool as well as workpiece. parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Only the parts shown on parts list, page 15, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
Thefollowing recommended accessories arecurrently available atSearsRetail S tores. LENGTH TEETH BLADE TYPES PER IN. For fast smooth cuts in woods, masonite, plastics, hard composition board and all plunge cutting. Keyhole blade shape permits cutting in hard to reach areas. For fast, smooth, deep cuts through thick wood, plastic, composition board, and hardboard.
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS RECIPROCATING MODEL NUMBER 315.271290 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW or when ordering repair parts.
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