Craftsman 315.172320 User manual

Owner's Manual
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AUTO-SCROLL SAW
Variable Speed - Adjustable
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.172320
Save this manual for
future reference
CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rulesand Operating
Instructionsbefore first useof
this product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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•Safety
•Features
•Assembly
•Operation
•Maintenance
•Parts List
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
• Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
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•General Safety Rules.................... I............................................................................................................. -3
m _Specifie-Sefety-.Rutes/Symbols .,:.......L_........................................................................................................ 4
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•Assembly.................,_,.;._;= ...................;._.=J.................................................................................................. 7
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•ExplodedView And Repair Parts List..................................................................................................... 16-17
•PartsOrdering /Service ............................................................................................................................... 18
WARNING: Read end understand all Instructions.
Failureto followall instructionslisted below may
resultin electricshock,fire, and/or seriouspersonal
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Wo_ A_a
•Keep your work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered benchesand dark areas inviteaccidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Powertools
create sparkswhichmay ignitethe dustor fumes.
•Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractionscan
cause youto lose control.
Electrical Safety
•Double insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit In a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact equalified eleutriclan to install a
polarized outlet. Do not change the plug In any
way. Double insulation[] eliminatesthe need for
thethree-wire groundedpowercordand grounded
powersupplysystem.
•Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, end refrigera-
tors. There isan increased riskof electricshockif
yourbodyis grounded.
•Don't expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water enteringa powertoolwill increase
the riskofelectricshock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immedi-
ately. Damaged cords increasethe riskof electdc
shock.
•When operating a power tool outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W."
These cordsare rated foroutdooruseand reduce
the riskof electricshock.
Personal Safety
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, end use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use tool while tired or under the Influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. Amo-
ment ofinattentionwhileoperatingpowertools
may resultin seriouspersonalinjury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Looseclothes,jewelry,or longhaircan be caught
in movingpads.
•Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off
before plugging In. Carryingtoolswithyour
fingeron theswitchor pluggingintoolsthathave
the switchon invitesaccidents.
•Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrenchor a key that isleft
attached toa rotatingpartofthe toolmay resultin
personalinjury.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Properfootingand balance
enablesbettercontrolof the toolin unexpected
situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask,nonskidsafetyshoes,hardhat,
or hearingprotectionmustbe used forappropriate
conditions.

ToolUse and Care
•Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workplece to a stable plat-
form. Holdingthe work byhandor againstyour
bodyis unstableand may leadto lossofcontrol.
•Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correcttoolwilldothe job better
and saferat the ratefor whichitisdesigned.
•Do not use tool If switch does not turn Ron or
off. Any toolthatcannot be controlledwiththe
switchisdangerousand mustbe repaired.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or atodng the tool. Such preven-
tivesafety measures reducethe riskofstartingthe
toolaccidentally.
•Store Idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persona. Toolsare dangerousin
the handsofuntrainedusers.
•Maintain tools with care. Keepcuttingtools
sharpand cieen. Propedymaintainedtoolswith
sharpcuttingedges are lesslikelytobindand are
easier tocontrol.
•Check for mlcellgnment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, end any other condi-
tion that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the toolservicedbeforeusing.
Many accidentsare caused bypoorlymaintained
tools.
•Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer for your model. Accesso-
riesthat may be suitablefor one toolmay become
hazardouswhen used on anothertool.
Service
•Tool service must be performed only by quail-
fled repair personnel. Serviceor maintenance
performedby unqualifiedpersonnelcould resultin
ariskof injury,
•When servicing atool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow Inatructlons in the
Malntenanca section of this manual. Use of
unauthorizedpartsor failuretofollowMaintenance
Instructionsmay createa riskof electdcshockor
injury.

HoldtoolbyInsulatedgrippingsurfaceswhenperforminganoperationwherethecuttingtoolmay
contacthiddenwiringorItscord.Contactwitha"live" wire willmake exposedmetal partsof thetool"live" and
shockthe operator.
Additional Rules for Safe Operation
•Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn Its applications and limitations,
as well as the specific potential hazards related
to this tool. Followingthisrulewillreducetheriskof
electricshock,fire,or seriousinjury.
•Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eye-
glasses have only Impact-resistant lenses; they
are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reducethe riskof seriouspersonalinjury.
•Protect your lungs. Wear s face or dust mask If
the operation Is dusty. Following this rule will
reducethe riskofseriouspersonalinjury.
•Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
•Inspect tool cords periodically and, if dam-
aged, have repaired at your nearest Factory
Service Center or other Authorized Service
Organization. Constantly stay aware of cord
location. Followingthis rule willreducethe riskof
electricshockor fire.
•Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that It
will operate properly and perform its Intended
function.Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center.
Followingthis rulewillreducethe riskof electric
shock,fire, or seriousinjury.
•Don't abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the
cord or yank It to disconnect Itfrom the
receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and
sharp edges. Followingthisrulewill reducethe
riskof electricshockor fire.
•Make sure your extension cord Is In good
condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. A wire gage
size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 Is recommended
for an extension cord 100 feet or less In
length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not
recommended. If In doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord. An undersizedcordwill
cause a drop in linevoltage resultingin lossof
powerand overheating.
•Inspect for end remove all nails from lumber
before cutting. Followingthis rule will reducethe
riskof seriouspersonalinjury.
•Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
while under the Influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication. Followingthisrule willreducethe
riskofelectricshock,fire,orseriouspersonalinjury.
•Save these Instructions. Refer tothem frequently
and use them to Instruct others who may use
this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan
them these instructions also.
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SYMBOLS
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency(cyclesper second)
W Watt Power
II
rain Minutes Time
,%, AlternatingCurrent Type or a characteristicof current
no No LoadSpeed Rotationalspeed, at no load
]Class II Construction Designates DoubleInsulated
Construction tools
_./min Revolutionsor ReciprocationPer Minute Revolutions,strokes,
surface speed, orbitsetc. per minute
_i, Safety AlertSymbol Indicatesdanger, warningor caution.
It means attention!!!Your safetyis
involved.
DEFINITIONS
A)
B)
C)
D)
DANGER: Failureto obey a safetywaming will resultin seriousinjuryto yourselfor to
others.Always follow the safety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire, electdc shockand
personalinjury.
WARNING: Failuretoobey a safety warningcan resultin serious injuryto yourselfor to
others.Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire, electricshockand
personalinjury.
CAUTION: Failureto obey a safetywarning may resultin propertydamage or personal
injuryto yourselforto others.Always follow the safety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire,
electricshockand personalinjury.
NOTE: Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvitalto the operationor maintenanceof
the equipment,

KNOWYOURSAW
See Figure 1.
Beforeattempting to useyoursaw, familiarize yourself
with all operatingfeatures and safety requirements.
Your saw has many features for makingcutting
operationsmore pleasantand enjoyable.Safety,
performance,and dependabilityhave been giventop
priorityinthe designof thissaw makingiteasy to
maintainand operate.
_1= CAUTION: Carefullyread throughthisentire
owner'smanual beforeusingyournewsaw. Pay
closeattentiontothe Rules ForSafe Operation,
Warnings,and Cautions.If you useyoursaw
properlyand onlyfor whatit isintended,youwill
enjoyyearsof safe, reliableservice.
CHIP SHIELD
See Figure2.
Aclear plasticchipshield has been providedon the
frontof yoursaw for protectionagainstflyingdust and
chips.It isdesignedto fitthe frontopeningof your
saw. For you protection, do not use saw without
chip shield properly in place.
VACUUM AI-rACHMENT
Avacuum attachmentispacked withyoursaw. This
attachmentisconvenientwhen operatingyoursaw for
an extendedperiod oftime.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
•Cuttingwoodsurfaces.
•Cuttingthinsheet metal.
•Cuttingplasticsand laminates.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Yoursaw hasa precision-builtelectricmotor.It should
be connectedto a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60
Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not
operatethistoolon directcurrent(DC). A substantial
voltagedropwillcause a lossof powerand
overheating.Ifyourtooldoes notoperatewhen
pluggedintoan outlet,double-checkthe powersupply.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Lengthof Stroke ................................................ 3/4 in.
Strokes per Minute .................................. 0-3000 SPM
Rating ......................................... 120 Volts,60 Hz,AC
Input........................................................ 3.5 Amperes
Switch ............................. Variable Speed -Adjustable
Net Weight .......................................................... 4 Ibs.
,_ WARNING: Do notallowfamiliaritywithtoolsto
make youcareless. Rememberthat a careless
fractionof a secondissufficientto inflictsevere
injury.
_ROLLER
K_BLOCK
BASE
SAWBLADE CHIPSHIELD
DUST EXHAUST
OPENINGFOR
VACUUMATrACHING
(__AI.I .ACUUM
ACHMENT
6
BLADE
STORAGEAREA
Fig. 1

Yoursawhasbeenshippedcompletelyassembled
exceptfortheblade,inspectitcarefullytomakesure
nobreakageordamagehasoccurredduringshipping.
Ifanypartsaredamagedormissing,contactyour
nearestSearsretailstoretoobtainreplacementparts
beforeattempting to operate saw. A blade, vacuum
attachment,and thisowner'smanual are also
included.
,_ WARNING: Ifany parts are missing,do not
operatethis tooluntilthe missingparts are
replaced.Failuretodo socould resultin possible
seriouspersonalinjury.
TWO BLADE SLOTS
Your saw hasbeen designedwith twoblade slots.For
general cutting,makingstraightcuts, anglecutting,
plungecutting,or splinter-freecutting,or when using
a flushcuttingblade, installblade inthe front slot. For
scrollcutting,installblade in the backslot.
_i, WARNING: To avoidpossibleserious injury,
alwayswear safetygogglesor safety glasses
with side shields.Keep handsand fingersfrom
betweenthe motorhousingand blade clampand
do notreach underneathwork whileblade is
cutting.
TO INSTALL BLADE
See Figure2.
•With saw connectedto powersupply,depressand
release switchtrigger untilbladeclamp isall the
way down.
•Unplug your saw.
_, WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result In eccldental atertlng causing possible
seriousinjury.
•Beforeinstalling blade,determinethetypeofcutting
operation youwillbe doingsoyou willknowwhich
slotto insertsaw blade.
•Using a flatbladescrewdriver,loosenthe blade
screwin the blade clamp.
•Insertsaw blade as far as possibleintoslot in
blade clamp.
•Tighten blade screw securelyagainst blade.
Note: The holes inthe saw bladeswere notdesigned
for alignmentwith the screwhole on the bladeclamp.
_) CHIP
SHIELD
BLADE
CLAMP
SCREWS
TWO
BLADESLOTS
BOTrOMSIDEOF
BLADECLAMP
SAW
BLADE
Fig. 2
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_1= WARNING: Do notattempt tooperate thistool
untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand
completelyall instructions,safety rules, etc.,
containedin this manual. Failureto complycan
resultin accidentsinvolvingfire, electricshock,
or seriouspersonalinjury.Save owner'smanual,
and review frequently for continuingsafe opera-
tionand for instructingotherswho may use this
tool.
VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure4.
Your saw has a variable speed controlselector
designed toallowoperatorcontroland adjustmentof
speed and powerlimits.The speed and powerofyour
saw can be increasedor decreasedby rotatingthe
variable speed controlselectorinthe directionofthe
arrowsshownin Figure4,
SWITCH
See Figure3.
To turnyoursaw ON, depressthe switchtrigger.
Release switchtriggerto turnyour saw OFF.
LOCK-ONBUTTON
LOCK-ON BUTTON
See Figure3.
Yoursaw is equippedwitha lock-on feature, whichis
convenientwhen continuous cuttingis requiredfor
extended periodsoftime. To lock-on, depressthe
switchtrigger;push in and holdthe lock-onbutton,
locatedon the side ofthe handle; then release the
switchtrigger.Release lock-onbuttonand your saw
willcontinuerunning.
To release the lock,depressthe switchtdggerand
release.
If you have the lock-on feature engaged duringuse
and your saw becomes disconnected from the power
supply,disengagethe lock-onfeature immediately.
WARNING: Beforeconnectingyoursaw tothe
powersupplysource,alwayscheckto be sure it
isnot in lock-onposition (depressand release
switchtrigger). Failure to do so could result In
accidental starting of your saw, resulting In
possible serious injury. Also, do not lock the
trigger on jobs where your saw may need to
be stopped suddenly.
T(
DECREASE
SPEED
TO
INCREASE
SPEED
VARIABLESPEED
CONTROLSELECTOR Fig.4
Note: Holdyoursaw in normaloperatingpositionand
turnthe variable speed controlselectorcounterclock-
wiseto increasespeed and power. Turn clockwiseto
decrease speed and power.
Ifyou desireto lookthe switchon at a givenspeed,
depressthe switchtrigger,pushin, and holdthe look-
on button,and release the switchtrigger.Next, adjust
the vadable speed controlselectoruntilthe desired
speed isreached.
Note: Ifthe variable speed controlselectorisfully
turned inthe clockwisedirection(zerosetting),your
saw may notrun.
Note: Ifyou desire notto usethe variable speed
controlselector,turnitin the fullcounterclockwise
direction.This willallow the speed ofyoursaw to be
controlledbythe amountof switchtriggerdepression.
Avoid runningyoursaw at lowspeeds for extended
periodsoftime. Runningat lowspeeds undercon-
stantusage may cause yoursaw to become over-
heated, ifthis occurs,coolyoursaw by runningit
withouta loadand at fullspeed.
The followingguidelinesmay be used in determining
correctspeed for variousapplications:
Low speed isideal when minimumspeed and power
isrequired. Forexample,startingcuts.
Medium speed issuitableforcuttinghard metals,
plastics,and laminates.
High speed producesbest resultswhen maximum
poweris required.Forexample, cuttingwood. Soft
metalssuch as aluminum, brass,and copperalso
requirehighspeeds.

BLADESTORAGE
See Figure 5.
A convenient feature on your saw is a blade storage
area. As shownin Figure5, the blade storage area is
locatedon the back of yoursaw. This is a convenient
place for storingextra blades or storingblades when
not in use.
SAW
BLADE
Aspreviouslymentioned,there are twoblade slotson
yoursaw. Installblade in thefrontslotfor general
cutting,makingstraightcuts, angle cutting,plunge
cutting,splinter-freecutting,and when usinga flush
cuttingblade. Installblade inthe backslotwhen scroll
cutting.
GENERAL CUTTING
See Figure 6.
Restthe frontofthe saw baseon the workpieceand
align cuttingedge of theblade withthe lineon your
workpiece. Make sure the powercordisout ofyour
way and notin the lineof cut. Startyoursaw and
move itforwardon the worksurface.Apply downward
pressureto keep thesaw steadyand onlyenough
forward pressureto keep the bladecutting.
BLADESTORAGEAREA DOOR
Fig. 5
To open:
•Pushthe door downwithyourthumbor finger.
•Place blades inblade storagearea.
To close:
•Push thedoor up withyour thumbor finger.
AWARNING: Do not insertsawblade intoair vents.
Blade could come in contact with electrical live
internalpartsand cause electricalshock,resulting
in serious injury.
WARNING: Yoursaw shouldnever be
connectedto powersupplywhen you are
assemblingparts,making adjustments,installing
or removing blades, or when not in use.
Disconnectingyoursaw willpreventaccidental
startingthat could cause seriousinjury.
,_ WARNING: To avoidseriouspersonalinjury,do
not use saw withoutchipshieldproperlyin place.
Fig. 6
DO NOT FORCE YOUR SAW
Forcingyoursaw may overheatthe motorand break
saw blades. Brokenbladescan be reusedby loosen-
ingthe blade screwsuntilthe portionleftin the blade
clamp dropsout,then puttingthe remainderofthe
blade back intothe blade clampand retighteningthe
blade screws. It may be necessaryto flattenthe tooth
set in the area tobe insertedintothe bladeclamp
when usingbrokenblades.
STRAIGHT CUT
See Figure 6.
A straightcutcan be made byclampinga piece of
wood or straightedgeto the workpieceand guiding
the edge ofyour saw againstit. Make the cutfrom
one directiononly:don'tcuthalfway and completethe
cutfrom the oppositeend.
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_, WARNING: To avoidpossibleseriousinjury,
keep handsand fingersfrom betweenthe gear
housingand saw blade clamp.
AUTO SCROLLER KNOB LOCK
See Figure 7.
Your saw isequippedwith a thumboperated lockfor
lockingthe knobin (4) positions,90" apart. Lockand
unlockthe scrollermechanismof yoursaw by rotating
the lock,locatedon the frontof yoursaw, inthe
directionofthe arrowsas shownin Figure7. Locking
the knobas shownin Figure7 permitscutstobe
made closeto walls and corners.For scrollcutting,
the lockmustbe in the unlockedpositionfor free
rotationofthe saw bar.
SCROLL CUTTING
See Figures8 and 9.
Yourauto-scrollsaw isdesignedto permit360"
rotationofthe saw bladeso that intricatedesigns may
be cutwith minimumeffortwith the blade installedin
the backslot.Your saw may be operated eitherby
•rotatingthe auto scrollerknobmanuallywith yourfree
hand, or by guidingthedirectionofthe cut with
appliedpressureon the handle as shownin figures8
and 9.
WARNING: Excessiveside pressureto the
blade couldresultin brokenbladesor damage to
the materialbeing cut.
METAL CU'I-rlNG
Many kinds ofmetalscan becutwithyoursaw.Be
carefulnottotwistorbend the blades.Do not force. If
the bladechattersorvibratesexcessively,usea finer-
toothblade or higherspeed,ifbladeheatsexcessively,
usalowerspeed.Ifbladeteethbecomefilledorclogged
whencuttingsoftmetals,suchas aluminum,usaa
coarser-toothbladeor lowerspeed.We recommenduse
ofoilwhen cuttingmetalsto keepbladescool,increase
cuttingaction,and prolongbladelife•Clampthework
firmlyand saw closetothe clampingpointtoeliminate
anyvibrationof the workbeingcut.
Whencuttingconduit,pipeorangleiron,clampworkina
visaifpossibleand sawclosetothe _sa. To cutthin
sheetmatedals,"sandwich" thematedalbetween
hardboardor plywoodand clampthe layerstoeliminate
vibrationand matedaltearing.Bydoingthis,the material
willbe cutsmoothly.Layoutyourpatternor lineofcut
ontop ofthe"sandwich".
Important - Whencuttingmetal, keepexposedportion
ofsaw barclean andfreeofmetalchipsbywiping
frequentlywithanoilycloth.Useextremecautionin
disposingofoilyclothaftercompletionofjobto prevent
potential firehazard.
TO
TOROTATE
SCROLLERKNOB
AUTO
KNOBLOCK
UNLOCK
Fig.7
Fig.8
Fig. 9
10

ANGLECUTTING(BevelCutting)
See FigureslO and 11.
Bevel cuttinganglesmay be adjustedfrom0° to 45°
rightor left.Anglesfor cutsfrom 0° to 45° in 15°
incrementsare markedon a scale on the frontof the
saw base. A protractorisrecommendedwhen accu-
rate cutsare required.
•Usinga screwdriver,loosenthe base pivotscrew
untilthe base can movefreely in slot in base.
•Adjustbase untilmarkon scale (desiredangle)
alignswiththe partinglinelocatedon thefrontof
the motorhousing.
•Once the desiredangle isreached, tightenthe
base pivotscrewsecurely. See Figure 10.
Note: The largeopeninginthe base mustbe used
when makingbevel cuts,scrollcuts,plungecuts, and
when cuttingmetal.
BASE NARROW
PIVOT,SCREW SPLINTER-FREE
SLOT
CLAMPPLATE
Note: When bevel cuttingwiththe saw tilted45° tothe
right,you willfirstneed to rotate the blade clamp 180°
and reverse the blade as shownin Figure11. Make
sure thescrollknob islockedin place and the cutting
edge of the blade isfacingforward.
INSTALLBLADEIN
REARSLOTINREVERSE
BLADECLAMP
ROTA_DI80 °
_RB_ELCUTS
Fig. 11
PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figure 12.
_k WARNING: To avoidlossofcontrol, broken
blades, or damage tothe matedal beingcut,
always useextremecaution when makingplunge
cuts. We do not recommendplungecuttingon
materialsotherthan wood.
PARTING
LINE
BASE
FRONTOF
SCALE SAWBASE
Fig. 10
Fig. 12
TO MAKE A PLUNGE CUT
•Markthe lineofcut clearlyon the workpiece.
•Set the cuttingangle at 0°.
•Tiltyoursawforwardsothat itrestsonthe frontedge
of thebase,and thebladewillnotcome incontact
withtheworkpiecewhenthesaw isturnedon.
•Make sure the blade is insidethe area to be cut.
•Using highspeed, startyoursaw and slowlylower
the blade intothe workpiece untilthe blade cuts
throughthe wood. See Figure 12.
•Continue loweringthe bladeintothe workpiece
untilthe base restsflat on the worksurface,then
movethe saw forwardto completethe opening.
•Useonlythe7-teet3-_-per-inchbladeforthis typeofcut.
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SPLINTER-FREECU'I-rlNG
See Figure 13.
The base ofyoursaw has a narrowslotto permit
splinter-freecutting.It isespecially usefulwhen
cuttingplywood.Thisfeature shouldonly be used
when makingstraightcuts or circlecuts. Itis notfor
bevel cuttingor plungecutting.
Note: The variable speed settingalso helpsreduce
splinteringwhen cuttingplywood.
ROW TO POSITION BASE IN THE SPLINTER-FREE
CUTTING POSITION:
• Unplug your saw.
WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
seriousinjury.
•Usinga screwdriver,loosenbase pivotscrewand
slidebase tothe rear. See Figure 13.
•Always set the cuttingangle at O° for splinter-free
cutting.To set cuttingangle at O°, alignthe O° mark
on thescale withthe partingline onthe motor
housing.
•Tighten base pivotscrewsecurely.
VACUUM ATTACHMENT
See Figure 14.
For dustlessoperation,a vacuumattachment is
packed withyoursaw. This attachment easilyat-
tachesto yoursaw ifyou decideto connectyour saw
toavacuum.
•Unplugyoursaw.
,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your sander
could result In accidental starting causing
possibleserious personalinjury,
TO ATTACH:
•Insert vacuum attachment intodust exhaust
opening. See Figure 14.
•Push inon adapter untilraisednotchon top and
bottomofattachmentsnap intogroovein dust
exhaustopening.
•Snugly attach attachment to vacuum hose.
•Connect vacuum hose to cleaner.
SLIDEBASE
TOTHEREAR BASE
PIVOTSCREW CLAMP
PLATE
NARROWSLOTUSEDFOR
BASE SPUNTER-FREECUTTING
"SCREWDRIVER
CUTTINGPOSmON
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
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TOINSTALLOPTIONALFLUSHCUTTING
BLADES
See Figures 15 and 16.
Flushcuttingbladesshouldbe used when making
close or flushcutsto the wails,
•Unplug your saw.
_i, WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious injury.
•Usinga screwdriver,loosen base pivotscrewand
rotate base 180° as shownin Figure 15.
•Slide base all the way tothe rear ofsaw.
•Set the cuttingangle at 0°. To set, adjustbase until
0° markon scalealignswith the partingline
locatedon the frontofthe motorhousing.
• Tighten base pivotscrew securely.
CENTERNOTCH
INBASE
SLIDEBASE CLAMPPLATE
TOTHEREAR
EASE
PIVOTSCREW
BASE
SCREWDRIVER Fig. 15
TO INSTALL:
See Figure 16.
•Inthe blade clamp, loosenthe blade screw infront
blade slotand insertflushcuttingbladeas faras
possibleintoslot.
•Tighten bladescrewsecurely.
Note: The holesin the saw bladeswere notdesigned
for alignmentwiththe screw holein the bladeclamp.
BLADE
CLAMPViEW
FROMBo'rr0M
INSTALL
BLADEIN
FRONTSLOT
BLADE I BLADE
CLAMP
Fig. 16
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 17.
An optionaledge guide,Item Number 9 27959, is
availablefor use withyoursaw. It can be usedfor
makingcrosscutsand ripcuts.
TO INSTALL:
•Unplug your saw.
_1, WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causingpossible
seriousinjury.
•Insertarm throughthetwo slotsin thebase of your
saw as shownin Figure17.
•Adjustedge guideto the desiredwidthand lockin
place withthe edge guidescrew.
==Jj
EDGEGUIDE
SCREW
BASE
EDGEGUIDE Fig. 17
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GENERAL
Allparts represent an importantpart ofthe double
insulationsystem and shouldbe servicedonlyby a
qualified Sears servicetechnician.
Avoidusingsolventswhen cleaningplasticparts.
Most plasticsare susceptibleto damage fromvarious
typesof commercialsolventsand may be damaged
bytheir use. Use clean clothsto remove dirt,carbon
dust,etc.
_i, WARNING: Do notat any time letbrake fluids,
gasoline,petroleum-basedproducts,penetrating
oils,etc. come in contactwith plasticparts. They
containchemicalsthatcan damage, weaken or
destroyplastic.
It has been found that electrictoolsare subjectto
acceleratedwear and possiblepremature failure when
they are used on fiberglass boats, sportscars,
wallboard,spacklingcompounds,or plaster.The
chipsand gdndingsfrom these materialsare highly
abrasiveto electdctool parts,suchas bearings,
brushes,commutators, etc. Consequently,it isnot
recommendedthatthis toolbe used for extended
workon anyfiberglass material,wallboard,spackling
compounds,or plaster.Duringany useon these
materials, itis extremelyimportantthat the tool is
cleaned frequently by blowingwith an airjet.
LUBRICATION
Allofthe bearingsinthis toolare lubdcetedwitha
sufficientamountof high-gradelubdcentfor the llfe of
the unitunder normaloperatingconditions.Theratora,
no furtherlubricationis required.
WARNING: Alwayswear safetygogglesor
safety glasseswithside shieldsduringpower tool
operationorwhen blowingdust.Ifoperationis
dusty,alsowear a dustmask.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulationisa conceptin safety in electric
power tools,whicheliminatesthe need forthe usual
three-wire groundedpower cord.Allexposed metal
parts are isolatedfromthe internalmetal motor
components withprotectinginsulation.Double
insulatedtoolsdo not need to begrounded.
IMPORTANT
Servicingof a toolwith doubleinsulationrequires
extreme care and knowledgeofthe systemand
shouldbe performedonlybya qualifiedservice
technician.Forservice,we suggestyou returnthe tool
toyour nearest Sears storefor repair.Alwaysuse
odginalfactory replacementpartswhen servicing.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use ofany extensioncordwillcause somelossof
power. To keepthe lossto a minimumand to prevent
tooloverheating,usean extensioncordthat isheavy
enoughto carrythe currentthe toolwilldraw.
A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least16 is
recommendedforan extensioncord100 feet or less
in length.When workingoutdoors,usean extension
cordthat issuitablefor outdooruse. The cord'sjacket
willbe markedWA.
_, CAUTION: Keep extensioncordsaway fromthe
cuttingarea and position the cordsothat it will
notgetcaughton lumber,tools,etc., during
cuttingoperation.
_, WARNING: Check extensioncordsbeforeeach
use. Ifdamaged replaceimmediately.Never use
toolwitha damagedcord sincetouchingthe
damaged area couldcause electricalshock
resultingin seriousinjury.
Extensioncords suitablefor usewithyoursaw are
available at yournearestSears RetailStore.
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ThefollowingrecommendedaccessoriesarecurrentlyavailableatSearsretailstores.
• Bi-MetalBlades •Metal CuffingBlades
•BladeAssortmentSets •Wood CuttingBlades
•Fine ScrollingBlades •Edge Guide
•General Purpose Blades
WARNING: The useof attachmentsor accessoriesnot listedmightbe hazardous.
WARNING:
The operationof anysaw can resultin foreignobjectsbeingthrowninto youreyes,whichcan
resultinsevere eye damage. Beforebeginning powertooloperation,alwayswear safety
gogglesor safety glasseswithside shieldsand a fullface shieldwhen needed. We recom-
mendWide VisionSafety Mask for useover eyeglassesor standard safetyglasseswith side
shields,availableat Seers retailstores.
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SABRE SAW
ifthis rlIRF'rSHRN Sabre Saw failsto give completesatisfactionwithinone yearfrom the date of purchase,
RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears willrepair it, free of
charge.
Ifthis CRRF'rSHRN Sabre Saw isused for commercialor rentalpurposes,this warrantyapplies for only90 days
fromthe date ofpurchase.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and you may also have otherdghtswhichvary from state tostate,
Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Dept. 817WA; Hoffmen Estates, IL 60179
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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CRAFTSMANSABRESAW -MODEL NUMBER 315.172320
SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 17
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tCRAFTSMAN SABRE SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.172320
The modelnumberwiUbefoundona plateattachedtothemotorhousing.Alwaysmentionthemodel
number in all correspondenceregardingyourSABRE SAW or when orderingrepair parts.
SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Key Pa_
No. Number
1 976456-001
2 976455-001
3 976967-001
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5 974753-001
6 974756-001
7 999405-001
8 969778-001
9 977284-001
10 614658-010
11 613931-004
12 606551-003
972000-480
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PARTS LIST
Description Quan.
Data Plate ............................................................... 1
Logo Plate ............................................................... 1
Vacuum Attachment ............................................... 1
Saw Blade ............................................................... 1
Base Assembly ....................................................... 1
Clamp Plate ............................................................ 1
Screw (#10-24 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) ............................ 1
Screw (#10-24 x 3/8 in, Pan Hd, Comb.) ................ 1
Chip Shield ............................................................. 1
Screw (#8-32 x 3/6 in, Pan Hd.) .............................. 1
Screw (#8-32 x 5/16 in, Rd. Hd,) ............................ 2
Optional Edge Guide - Not Shown (Item No. _927959).,. 1
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: "A" -- The assembly shown represents an important pert ofthe double Insulated system. To
avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by
your nearest Sears repair center. Contact your nearest Sears catalog order or retail store for
service center information.
* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally
*** Complete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store
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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 pedir servicio de reparaci6n 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 pi6ces
For the repair or replacement parts you need:
Call 8 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week
PartsDirect=M
1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)
Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084
For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-488-1222
For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement
or to inquire about an existing Agreement:
Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday
1-800-827-6655
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