Craftsman 315.10834 manual

Owner's Manual 7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAW Double Insulated Model Nos. 315.108330 315.1 O834O Save this manual for future reference A CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operat- ing 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 we[...]

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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[...]

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[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Contlnued) • USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping. 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[...]

Horsepower Model No. 315.108330 Model No. 315.108340 Input Model No. 315.108330 Model No. 315.108340 Blade Diameter 2 2-1/4 10 Amperes 12 Amperes 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) Blade Arbor Cutting Depth at 0 ° Bevel Cut Cutting Depth at 45 ° Bevel Cut Cutting Depth at 51.5 ° Bevel Cut Rating No Load Speed 5/8 in. (:16 mm) 2-3/8 in. (60 mm) 1-13/16 in. (46 m[...]

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.[...]

,_ 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 u blade capacity of your saw. Ne[...]

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[...]

TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF 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 BLADEDE!_'H SETTING = BLADE EXPOSED 1/4 in. OR LESS ON UNDERSIDE OF WORKPIECE Fig. 8 • Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before [...]

STARTING A CUT Know the right way to use your saw. See Figure 11. O 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[...]

Hold your saw firmly with both hands. See Figure 14. TOP VIEW OF SAW OF SAW BLADE GUIDE NOTCH RIGHT Fig. 14 Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide your saw into the workpiece. _IL WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause your saw to &quo[...]

• Adjust rip guide to the length needed for the cut. • Tighten edge guide screw securely. When using a rip guide, position the face of the rip guide firmly against the edge of workpieca. This makes for a true cut without pinching the blade. The guiding edge of workplace must be straight for your cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the bl[...]

POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP See Figure 19. BEVEL ADJUSTMENT WING NUT ADJUSTMENT SCREW POSITIVEO°BEVELSTOP CARPENTER'S SQUARE HEX NUT SAW BLADE Fig. 19 Your saw has a positive 0 ° bevel stop, that has been factory adjusted to assure 0 ° angle of your saw blade when making 90 ° cuts. However, misalignment can occur during shipping. TO CHECK ?[...]

TO POCKET CUT See Figure 21. _L 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 nineteen, 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 s[...]

CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW -- MODEL NUMBERS 315.108330 / 315.108340 SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 19 23 2 3 5 27 5 11 , 12 '8 _19 13 14 15 21 20 e,.. 1617 "29 18 _ Page 18[...]

[ CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW -- MODEL NUMBERS 315.108330/315.108340 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 PARTS LIST Key Part No. Number Description Quan. 1 9[...]

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