Owner's Manual 16 in. variablespeed SCROLL SAW Model No. 315.216360 Save this manual for future reference. A, 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 Safety Features Adjustments Operation Maintenance Parts List USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
• • • • • • • • • • • • TableofContents ................................................................................................................................... 2 Warranty andIntroduction ........................................................................................................................ 2 RulesForSafeOperation ........................................................................................................................ 3-5 Electrical ...............................
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 A MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
RULES FOR SAFE USE THE PROPER OPERATION EXTENSION (Continued) CORD. Make will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury. sure your extension cord is in good condition.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool. A LARGE PIECE OF MATERIAL SHOULD AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. Do not cut pieces of material that are too small to hold comfortablyin your hand.
EXTENSION CORDS ELECTRICAL Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat.
Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the table at any angle other than 90 ° to the blade. Resin A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened. Crosscut Ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the workpiece. Saw Blade The area directly in line -- over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.
_lj WARNING: To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, lubricating, installing or removing. blades, cleaning, or when not in use. Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface.
The following labels are on the scroll saw with locations indicated. WARNING ON OFF a CRRFTSMRN ° ConsumerHelp Line 1-800-932-3188 WARNING / ADVERTENCIA Fig.
Thisversatile variablespeedscrollsawisgreatfor makingtoys,puzzles, games,artwork,andjewelry.It isa handydo-it-yourself tool.It cutswood,wood composition products, plastic,andotherfibrous materialupto2 inchesthick.It alsocutsnonferrous metals(aluminum, brass,copper). KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements of your Sears Craftsman scroll saw. See Figure 5.
SAW TABLE Your scroll saw has an aluminum saw table that HOLD DOWN FOOT/BLADE GUARD The hold down foot should be lowered until it just rests on top Of the workpieoe to prevent the workpieco from lifting while cutting, but not so much that the workpiece drags. The vertical portion provides e blade guard to prevent accidental blade contact. HOLD DOWN FOOT LOCK provides a working surface to support your workpiece.
CLAMPING WORKBENCH SCROLL SAW TO See Figure 7. If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. • Mount saw to board using holes in frame as a template for hole pattern or the diagram in Figure 6. Locate and mark the holes where scroll saw is to be mounted.
SQUARING TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figures 9 and 10. • Loosen the hold down foot lock knob and move hold down rod all the way up. Tighten • untit it is approximately angle to the blade. • knob. Loosen the table lock knob and move the table perpendicular, or at right Place a small square on the table next to the blade to check if the table is 90 degrees to the blade.
HEX BOLT • SAW TABLE On the top back of the saw, rotate the quick release knob to the left or counterclockwise to loosen blade tension. HEX NUT See Figure 5. • Remove the throat plate. • Place blade through the throat plate opening with the teeth of the blade to the front of the saw and pointing down toward the table. Engage the pin into the "V" notch of the lower blade holder.
Loosenthefootadjusting knob.See Figure 13. To center the hold down foot around the saw blade, slide the hold down foot to the side. Tighten the foot adjusting Position knob. blade and securely ,o,,.,,,, tighten blade knob. QUICK Turn the quick release knob to the right or clockwise to tension the blade. • Replace throat plate, PLAIN END BLADE -_ll,_.L I I | I ,o,,o,o, Fig.
This scroll saw is designed to cut wood, wood composition products, plastic, and nonferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper). GENERAL ON/OFF KNOB See Figure 16. • Allow the saw to cut material by guiding the workpiece into the blade as it moves. Do not force the work. • The blade teeth cut material only on the down stroke. SPEED knob with Pull the knob out to turn ON the saw, and push the knob in to turn OFF the saw. Note: After saw is turned on, a hesitation movement is normal.
LOCK POST INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 18. • One of the features of a scroll saw is that it can be used to make scroll cuts on the interior of a board without breaking or cutting through the edge or perimeter of the board. See Figure 17. To prevent unauthorized use of your scroll saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the knob in the OFF position. A Master Lock® 105D padlock should be used.
STACK CUTTING See Figure 19. After becoming well acquainted with your saw through practice and experience, you may wish to try stack cutting. Stack cutting may be used when several identical shapes need to be cut. Several pieces of wood may be stacked on top and secured to each other before cutting. The wood pieces may be joined together by placing double sided tape between each piece or by wrapping masking tape around the corners or ends of the stacked wood.
Properly supportroundmaterialsuchasdowel rods.Theyhavea tendency torollduringacut, causingthebladeto"bite."Toavoidthis,always usea "v"block. • Cleareverything excepttheworkpiece and WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE WORKPIECE, THE BLADE MAY BIND IN THE KERF (CUT). THIS IS USUALLY CAUSED BY SAWDUST CLOGGING UP THE KERF. IF THIS HAPPENS: • Turn switch OFF. related support devices off the table before plugging into power and turning the saw on. PLAN THE WAY YOU WILL HOLD THE WORKPIECE FROM START TO FINISH.
• Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver. • Remove brush assembly. Gently pry the brush assembly out using a small screwdriver, point of a nail or paper clip, etc. Check for wear. If one brush is worn down shorter than 1/4 in., replace both brushes. Do not replace one side without replacing the other. Reassemble using new brush assembly. Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube.
CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW- MODEL NO. 315.
CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216360 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE Part Number Description 1 979817-002 Blade Lock Knob ........................................... 2 980119-001 3 4 Key No. Key No. Part Number 1 29 979772-001 Blade Holder ................................................. 1 30 979814-001 Spring Pin ..................................................... 1 31 979813-001 Spring Pin ..................................................... 1 32 Saw Blade ...................
CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.
CRAFTSMAN [ SCROLL SAW- MODEL NO. 315.216360 PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE Key No. 1 J B Key No. Pad Number Description Tension AdjustingKnob ................................ 1 23 979759-001 Screw (Pan Hd.) ........................................... 2 979758-001 Ball Bearing .................................................. Pad Number Description 979827-002 Ouan. Ouan. 2 979737-001 Spring Pin ..................................................... 1 24 3 979736-002 Quick Release Knob ...
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