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Owner's Manual
7-1/4 in. PROFESSIONAL
CIRCULAR SAW
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.275160
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,Safety
_1_ CAUTION: Read and follow
• Features
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of
• Adjustments
this product.
•Operation
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 •Maintenance
• Parts List
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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• Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2 • Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 • Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 • Rul
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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. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: A Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. DANGER: Failure
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. example - A circular saw should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loos
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the DO NOT operate this tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication. risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels as shown in figure 9, page POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of 10. When cutting operation requires the resting electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one of the saw on the workpiece, the saw should be blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in rest
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2.75 Cutting Depth at 45° Bevel Cut Horsepower 1-13/16 in. (46 mm) Input 14 Amperes 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC Rating BladeDiameter 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) 5,000 RPM No Load Speed Blade Arbor 13 Ibs. 5/8 in. (16 mm) Net Weight 2-3/8 in. (60 ram) Cutting Depth at 0° Bevel Cut Your circular saw has been shipped completely _, WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to operate this tool until the missing parts are make sure no breakage or damage has occurr
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APPLICATIONS KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW (Use only for the purpose listed below) See Figure 1. • Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, ply- Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. wood, paneling). Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of cut adjustment mechanisms; positive 0° bevel stop; Your circular saw has a precision built electric motor. length of cut scale; directed air flow for keepi
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• Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto _IL WARNING: Your saw should never be spindle. Note: The saw teeth point upward at the connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, front of saw as shown in figure 2. assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or • Replace "D" washer and spring washer. when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will Note: "Cupped" side of spring washer goes prevent accidental starting that could cause against "D" washer. See Figure 3. s
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KICKBACK SAW BLADES See Figure 6. 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 pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations. Do not use gasoline. BLADE GUARD SYSTEM KICKBACK== The lowe
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TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK: • When making a cut use steady, even pressure. Never force cuts. • Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the • Do not cut warped or wet lumber. correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 inch below the material to be cut. • Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and See Figure 8. 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 contro
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TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL: STARTING A CUT • Always support your workpiece near the cut. Know the right way to use your saw. See Figure 11, • 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 appearance is important. Before beginning a cut, draw a guideline along the desired line of cut. Then place front edge of base on that part of your workpiece
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Hold your saw firmly with both hands. ,_1 CAUTION: When lifting your saw from the See Figure 14. workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of your saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure lower guard is closed before setting your saw down on work surface. TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base as shown in figure 15. TOP VIEWOF SAW OF SAW I \ I/ FRONT /'t I I' RIGHT Fig. 14 BLADE P '_ GUID
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TO BEVEL CUT When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with both hands as shown in figure 17. The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. desired setting between zero and 45° . Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the let the blade reach full speed, then guide your saw saw base to help you line up the blade with the line of into the workpiece. cut. See Figure 16. BEVEL ADJ
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TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP See Figure 18. • Unplugyoursaw. ADJUSTMENT SCREW _k WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. • Loosen bevel adjustment knob, • Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw. • Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw blade. • Tighten hex nut and bevel adjustment knob ADJUSTMENT securely. KNOB HEXNUT POSITIVE0° BEVELSTOP _k WARNING: Attempting to make cuts without bevel adjustment knob se
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TO POCKET CUT C-clamps, firmly clamp a straight edge to the workpiece and guide the saw along the straight edge See Figure 20. to achieve a straight rip cut. Do not bind the blade in the cut. If using the optional rip guide, see the _. WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket following instructions and Figure 22. cut at any other setting can result in loss of control ALTERNATEMETHODFORRIPCUTTING of your saw possibly causing serious injury. Adju
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It has been found that electric tools are subject to _1 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical accelerated wear and possible premature failure when Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other they are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, part may create a hazard or cause product wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The damage. chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings, GENERAL brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it i
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POWER CORD OR SWITCH REPLACEMENT SWITCH • Unplug your saw. HANDLE COVER ,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. • Remove screws securing handle cover. See Figure 23. • Carefully lift handle cover away from tool. • Note the locations of all lead wiring inside the handle and how each connection has been made. Important: When the new cord or switch is SCREWS installed, identical connections must be made. POWER • Remove the
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CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CIRCULAR SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.275160 SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 19 6 8 38 39 9 10 14 10 15 17 37 16 21 36 18 19 29 35 27 2O 25 4O k, 18
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CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CIRCULAR SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.275160 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. I 1 SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key Part Key Part Quan. No. Number Description No. Number Description Quan. 1 981811-001 Data Plate ....................................................... 1 23 999529-002 Bevel Adjustment Kn
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