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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual 7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAW Double Insulated Model No. 315.108990 Save this manual for future reference. _, CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.s[...]

  • Page 2

    • Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2 • Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 • Introduction .[...]

  • 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. SYMBO[...]

  • Page 4

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A circular saw should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool&apo[...]

  • Page 5

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels as shown in Figure 9, page 10. When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw should be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off. • LOWER BLADE GUARD. _k WA[...]

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    Horsepower Input Blade Diameter Blade Arbor Cutting Depth at 0 ° Bevel Cut 2-1/4 12 Amperes 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) 518 in. (16 mm) 2-3/8 in. (60 mm) Cutting Depth at 45 ° Bevel Cut Cutting Depth at 51.5 ° Bevel Cut Rating No Load Speed 1-13/16 in. (46 mm) 1-5/8 in. (41 mm) 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC 5,000 RPM Your circular saw has been shipped completely [...]

  • Page 7

    KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW See Figure 1. Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth of cut adjustment mechanisms; positive 0 ° bevel stop; length of cut scale; directed air flow for keeping line of cut clear; and blade wrench storage.[...]

  • Page 8

    A WARNING: Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. ,_ WARNING: A 7-1/4 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never[...]

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    SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow your saw down. Use gum and p[...]

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    TO LESSEN THE CHANCEOF KICKBACK: • Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 inch below the material to be cut. See Figure 8. CORRECT BLADEDEPTH SE'mNG = BLADEEXPOSED 114 in. OR LESS ON UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE Fig. 8 • Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before begi[...]

  • Page 11

    STARTING A CUT Know the right way to use your saw. See Figure 11. TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL: • Always support your workpiece near the cut. • Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your right. • Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during the cut. Place your workpiece with its good side down. Note: The good side is the side on which a[...]

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    Hold your saw firmly with both hands. See Figure 14. RIGHT Fig. 14 Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide your saw into the workpiecs. ,_ WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpieca before it reaches full speed could cause your saw to "kickback" towards you resulting in [...]

  • Page 13

    TO BEVEL CUT The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any desired setting between zero and 51.5 °. Note: When making cuts at 51.5 ° blade should be set at full depth of cut, with edge guide screw removed. When making 45 ° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the saw base to help you line up the blade with the line of cut. See Figure 16. BEVEL [...]

  • Page 14

    POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP See Figure 18. BEVEL ADJUSTMENT WING NUT POSITIVEO°BEVELSTOP CARPENTER'SSQUARE ADJUSTMENT SCREW HEX NUT SAW BLADE TO ADJUST • Unplug your saw. _k WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. • Loosen wing nut. • Loosen hex nut securing adjustme[...]

  • Page 15

    TO POCKET CUT See Figure 20. ,_ WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of your saw possibly causing serious injury. Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set blade to correct blade depth setting, and swing the lower blade guard up using the lowe[...]

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    ,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Only the parts shown on parts list, page 19, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be service[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.108990 SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 19 2 3 4 28 27 11 13 14 21 18 17 18[...]

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    [ CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.108990 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your CIRCULAR SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS I Key Part No. Number 1 981579-001 2 969858-001 3 999637-OO3 4 9693[...]

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    In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces - 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m. - 11 p,m. CST, 7 days a week Parts D[...]