Craftsman 315.2696 manual

Owner's Manual 5-1/2 in. PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS TRIM SAW Model No. 315.269600 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[...]

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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 notsubstitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) • MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. • REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before tuming it on. ?[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) m Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: a[...]

Blade Diameter Blade Arbor Cutting Depth at 0 ° Bevel Cut Cutting Depth at 45 ° Bevel Cut 5-1/2 in. 318 in. 1-9/16 in. 1-1/8 in. No Load Speed Motor Charge Rate Charger Rating 3,800 RPM 14.4 Volts DC 1 Hour 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC Your trim saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage [...]

CHARGER See Figure 2. Your charger has a =.key hole" hanging feature for convenient, space saving storage. Screws should be installed so that center distances are 1-7/16 inches apad. YELLOWANDGREEN LIGHT INDICATE SOFTSTARTMODE GREENLIGHT "ON" REDUGHT"ON"INDICATES FASTCHARGING MODE BATrERY CHARGER BATrERY PACK 1-7/16 in. BAC[...]

KNOW YOUR TRIM SAW See Figure 2. 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 O ° bevel stop; spindle lock; and blade wrench storage. _, WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate tool un[...]

_k WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in .objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. _k WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your trim saw to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inf[...]

_i, WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your saw when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause sedous personal injury. TO REMOVE BATI'ERY PACK • Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to re[...]

• Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle. Note: The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw as shown in figure 4. • Replace outer blade washer. • Depress spindle lock button, then mplaoe blade screw. Tighten blade screw securely. Note: Turn blade screw countemlockwise to tighten. • Return blade wrench to storage area. RE[...]

KICKBACK See Figure 7. BLADESET TOO DEEP KICKBACK Fig. 7 The best guard against kickback Is to avoid dangerous Idractlces. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you, Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood. _k DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stall[...]

• When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Never force cuts. • Do not cut warped or wet lumber. • Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces of kickback should it occur. When using your saw, always stay alert and exercise control. Do not remove your saw from workpiece w[...]

TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL: • Always support your workpiece near the cut. • Support your workpiece so the cut will be on yo=;r left. • 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 appearance is important. Before beginning a cut, draw a guideline a[...]

TOP VIEW OF SAW GUIDELINE AUGN OUTER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH UNE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING CROSS CUTS OR RIP CUTS Fig.16 Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut. Note: The distance from the line of cu[...]

TO BEVEL CUT The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any desired setting between zero and 50 ° . Note: When making cuts at 50 ° , blade should be set at full depth of cut. 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 19. BEVEL BEVEL SCALE ADJUSTMENT KNOB BLAD[...]

POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP See Figure 21. ADJUSTMENT BEVEL SCREW ADJUSTMENT KNOB HEX NUT POSITIVE 0 ° BEVELSTOP T COMBINATION SQUARE BLADE • Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw blade. • Tighten hex nut and bevel adjustment knob securely. WARNING: Attempting to make cuts without bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can result in [...]

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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. Avoid using solvents.when cleaning plastic pads. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,[...]

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I CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.269600 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your CORDLESS TRIM SAW or when ordering repair pads. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS ] Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part Number 9[...]

For in,home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home s. (1-800-469-4663) Para peoir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call - 1-800-665-4455 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 7 am - 7 pr[...]