Owner's Manual iPR 0 FESSlO HAL i 5-1/2 in. PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS TRIM SAW Model No. 315.271020 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 Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
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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 sttention 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: Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) making adjustments to it, or when changing accessories. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. • USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH YOUR BATTERY TOOL. Do not substitute any other charger. Use of another charger could cause batteries to explode causing possible serious injury. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected • KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. 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: • KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA, Keep hands away from blade.
Blade Diameter 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) Blade Arbor No Load Speed 3/8 in. (10 mm) Motor 1-9/16 in. (40 mm) Cutting Depth at 0 ° Bevel Cut Cutting Depth at 45 ° Bevel Cut Charge Rate 1-1/8 in. (29 ram) Charger Rating Your trim saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.
BAI"rERYPACK 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 apart. YELLOWAND GREEN LIGHTS INDICATE SOFT START MODE GREEN LIGHT "ON" INDICATESSLOW CHARGING MODE OR FULLYCHARGED RED LIGHT "ON" INDICATESFAST CHARGING MODE 1-W16in. BACKSIDEOFCHARGER Fig. 2 CHARGER Fig.
KNOW YOUR TRIM SWITCH SAW See Figure 3. See Figure 3. Before attempting to use any tool familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements• Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lockoff button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. You must depress the lock-off button in order to pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released.
Normally, the yellow and green lights on charger will come on. This indicates charger is in soft start mode and should switch to fast charge mode within 5 minutes. When charger is in fast charge mode the red light will come on. If after a period of 15 minutes the yellow and green lights remain on, remove battery pack, wait 1 minute and reinsert battery pack in charger.
_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 serious personal injury. TO REMOVE • BATTERY A PACK Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your saw. See Figure 4. DEPRESS LATCHESTO RELEASEBAI"rERYPACK WARNING: TO ASSEMBLE TO ASSEMBLE • _k A 5-1/2 in.
• Fitsaw SAW BLADES B Replace outer blade washer. • Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade screw. Tighten blade screw securely. Note: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten. 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. blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.
KICKBACK TO LESSEN See Figure 8, • THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK: Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material to be cut. See Figure 10. One blade tooth below the material to be cut works best for most efficient cutting action. BLADE SET TOO DEEP Fig. 8 The best guard against kickback is to avoid dangerous practices. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you.
• 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. STARTING A CUT Know the right way to use your saw. See Figure 13. When using your saw, always stay alert and exercise control. Do not remove your saw from workpiece while the blade is moving.
TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL: Hold your saw firmly with both hands. See Figure 16. • Always support your workpiece near the cut. • Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your 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 along the desired line of cut.
TOPVIEW OFSAW GUIDELINE FRONT q RIP GUIDE (EDGE GUIDE) Use the rip guide provided with your saw when making wide rip cuts. A five inch scale has been provided on the rip guide. When using the width of cut scale on the base in combination with the rip guide, cuts can be made up to 6 in. to the left of the blade or 8-3/4 in. to the right of the blade. The rip guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in a cut. The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback.
ALTERNATIVE RIP METHOD Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the saw base when making 45 ° bevel cuts. See Figure 20. Using C-clamps, firmly clamp a straight edge to the workpeice and guide the saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut. Do not bind the blade in the cut.
POSITIVE0° BEVEL STOP • Turnscrewandadjustbaseuntil See Figure 23. ADJUSTMENT SCREW square with saw blade. BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB • "nghten hex nut and bevel adjustment knob securely. ,_ WARNING: Attempting to make cuts without bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can result in serious injuw. TO POCKET CUT See Figure 24. HEX NUT BLADE ,_ POSITIVE0° BEVEL STOP WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut.
_i, Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. damage tool as well as workpiece. Only the parts shown on parts list, page 21, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
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CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.271020 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 parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING I INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No. Part Number Description Quan. Key Pad No, Number Descri_ion Quan. 1 975546-000 Carriage Bolt (M6 x 102 mm) ......................... 1 !7 975540-OOO Spring ....................
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 Para pedir servicio de reparacibn °" (1-800-469-4663) a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces - 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
