Owner's Manual

5-1/2 in. PROFESSIONALCORDLESS TRIM SAW

Model No.315.269600

Save this manual forfuture reference

_, CAUTION: Read and

follow all Safety Rules andOperating Instructions beforefirst use of this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USAVisit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

972000-5618-98

• Safety• Features• Operation• Maintenance• Parts List

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• Table of Contents ..,.................. '...................................................................................................................... 2

• Warranty and Introduction_ ............................................................................................................................. 2

• Rules For Safe Operation ..................................................................................... ...................................... 3-5A. Important Safety Rules For Battery Tools .............................................................................................. 4

B. Important Safety Instructions For Charger ........................................................................................ ;.... 4

C. Important Safety Instructions For Trim Saws ......................................................................................... 5

• Product Specifications and Unpacking .......................................................................................................... 6

• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 6

M Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 7-8

• Operation ..................................................................................... :............................................................. 9-17

• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 19

• Battery Pack Removal and Preparation For Recycling ................................................................................ 19

• Exploded View and Repair Paris List ...................................................................................................... 20-21

• Parts Ordering / Service ....................................................................................................... ._....................... 22

_k Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions, It means attention!!! Yoursafety is involved.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS TRIM SAW

If this I;RRFIrSMRNProfessional Cordless Trim Saw fails due td.a defect in material or workmanship within oneyear from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARSSTORE IN THE UNITED STATES. ,: I

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL_60179

Your trim saw has many features for making cuttingoperations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,performance and dependability have been given toppriority in the design of this trim saw making it easy tomaintain and operate.

_1, CAUTIQN: Carefully read through this entireowner's manual before using your new trim saw.Pay close attention to the Rules For SafeOperation, Warnings and Cautions. If you useyour trim saw properly and only for what it isintended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliableservice.

_I= WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wearsafety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. Werecommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasseswith side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, andthe explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings donot by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are notsubstitutes forproper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicatesdanger,warningorcaution. May beusedin conjunctionwithothersymbolsor pictographs.

A DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the riskof fire, electric shock and personal injury.

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WARNING: Failure to obey a safety waming can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety waming may result in property damage or personal injury toyourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the riskof fire, electric shockand personal injury.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

,_ WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tooluntil you have read thoroughly and understand

completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. •contained in this manual. Failure to comply canresult in accidents involving fire, electric shock, ,or serious personal injury. Save owner's manualand review frequently for continuing safeoperation, and instructing others who may usethis tool. •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner'smanual carefully. Leam its applications andlimitations as well as the specific potentialhazards related to this tool.

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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK bypreventing body contact with grounded surfaces.For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigera-tor enclosures.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areasand benches invite accidents.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don_use power tool in damp or wet locations orexpose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors Should wear safety glasses and be kept asafe distance from work area. Do not let visitorscontact tool or extension cord.

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• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools

should be stored in a dry and high or locked-upplace - out of the reach of children.

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it was designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool _rattachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.Don't use tool for purpose not intended - forexample - A circular saw should never be used

for cutting tree limbs or logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose

c_lothingor jewelry that can get caught in tool'smoving parts and cause personal injury. Rubbergloves and nonskid _otwear are recommended

when working out@ors. Wear protective haircovering to contain long hair and keep it from

being drawn into nearby air vents.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everydayeyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;they are NOT safety glasses.

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask ordust mask if operation is dusty.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearingprotection during extended periods of operation.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to holdwork. It's safer than using your hand and it freesboth hands to operate tool.

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times. Do not use while standingon a ladder or unstable support,

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp at all times, and clean for best and safestperformance. Follow instructions for lubricatingand changing accessories.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS ANDWRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see thatkeys and adjusting wrenches are removed fromtool before tuming it on.

• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-

SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor couldignite flammable liquids, gases, or fumes.

KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREEFROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a cleancloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline, petroleum-based products or anystrong solvents to clean your tool.

STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing anduse common sense. Do not operate tool whenyou are tired. Do not rush.

making adjustments to it, or when changingaccessories.

USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH

YOUR BATTERY TOOL. Do not substitute anyother charger. Use of another charger couldcause batteries to explode causing possibleserious injury.

• DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIRBATTERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. They mayexplode.

• DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN ADAMP OR WET LOCATION.

• Your battery tool should be charged in a locationwhere the temperature is more than 50°F butless than 100°F.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use

of the tool, a guard or other part that is damagedshould be carefully checked to determine that itwill operate propedy and perform its intended ,Vfunction. Check for alignment of moving parts,binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,mounting, and any other conditions that mayaffect its operation. A guard or other part that is •damaged should be propedy repaired or

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replaced by an authorized service center unless •indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual.

• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOTTURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switchesreplaced by an authorized service center.

• DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do notoperate tool while under the influence of drugs,alcohol, or any medication.

• CUI-FING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING INWALLS AND FLOORS CAN CAUSE THEBLADE AND METAL PARTS TO BECOME

ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do not touch metal partswhen cutting into walls and floors; grasp only theinsulated handle(s) provided on the tool. Makesure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, andmechanical hazards are not in the blade pathwhen cutting into a wall or floor.

• INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber

before cutting.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BA'I-FERYTOOLS

Battery tools do not have to be plugged into anelectrical outlet; therefore, they are always in anoperating condition. Be aware of possiblehazards wher_arrying your battery tool, when

Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes incontact with your skin, wash immediately withsoap and water, then neutralize with lemon juiceor vinegar. If liquid gets in your eyes, flush themwith clean water for at least 10 minutes, thenseek immediate medical attention.

If carrying your battery tool at your side, make Jsure it is not running and your finger is not on theswitch. Avoid accidental starting.

SECURE WORK before applying power. _EVERI_oldworkpiece in your hand or across your legs.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICALCRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CHARGER

• SAVE THESE INS'_'RUCTIONS. This manualcontains important safety and operatinginstructions for battery charger part number977405-000.

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• BefOre using battery charger, read all instructionsand cautionary markings in this manual, onbattery charger, and product using batterycharger.

_k WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, chargeonly nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries.Other types of batteries may burst causingpersonal injury and damage.

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

Use of an attachment not recommended or soldby the battery charger manufacturer may resultin a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury topersons.

• To reduce risk of damage to charger body andcord, pull by charger body rather than cord whendisconnecting charger.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

m Make sure cord is located so that it will not bestepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjectedto damage or stress.An extension cord should not be used unless

absolutely necessary. Use of improperextension cord could result in a risk of fire and

electric shock. If extension cord must be used,make sure:

a. That pins on plug of extension cord are thesame number, size and shape as those ofplug on charger.

b. That extension cord is properly wired and ingood electdcal condition; and

c. That wire size is large enough for ACampere rating of charger as specifiedbelow:

100' 150'

16 14Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50'

Cord Size (AWG) 16 16Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

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DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH ADAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged,have replaced immediately by a qualifiedservice technician.

Do not operate charger if it has received asharp blow, been dropped, or otherwisedamaged in any way; take it to a qualifiedservice technician.

Do not disassemble charger; take it to aqualified service technician when service orrepair is required. Incorrect reassambly mayresult in a dsk of electdc shock or fire.

To reduce dsk of electdc shock, unplug chargerfrom outlet before attempting any maintenanceor cleaning. Turning off controls will not reducethis dsk.

n Do not use charger outdoors.

• Disconnect charger from power supply whennot in use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FORTRIM SAWS

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING

ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guardopen. Check operation of lower blade guardbefore each use. Do not usa if,lower blade guarddoes not close bdskly over saw blade.

& WARNING: If saw is dropped, lower bladeguard or bumper may be bent, restrictingfullreturn. If lower blade guard or bumper becomesbent or damaged, replace them before rouse.

• KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharpblades minimize stalling and kickback.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTI'ING AREA.

Keep hands away from blade. Do not reachundemeath work while blade is rotating. Do notattempt to remove cut matedal when blade ismoving.

WARNING: Blades coast after tum off.

• USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straightedge guide when dpping.

SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the

dsk of blade pinching and kickback, alwayssupport large panels as shown in Figure 10,Page 12. When cutting operation requires theresting of the saw on the workpiece, the sawshould be rested on the larger portion and thesmaller piece cut off.

• LOWER BLADE GUARD.

,_ WARNING: If lower blade guard must be raised

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to make a cut, always raise it with the retractinghandle to avoid serious injury. See Figure 22,Page 17.

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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurswhen the saw stalls rapidly and is ddven backtowards the operator. Release switchbpmediataly if blade binds or saw stalls. Don_remove saw from work dudng a cut while theblade is moving. See Pages 12 and 13.

BEFORE MAKIN_ A CUT, BE SURE THEDEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARETIGHT.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not useblades with incorrec_size holes. Never u_seblade

washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect.The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 5-1/2inches.

• NEVER touch the blade or other moving partsduring use.

• NEVER start a saw when its blade is touchingthe workpiece.

• NEVER lay a tool down before its moving partshave come to a complete stop.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to themfrequently and use them to instruct others whomay use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,loan them these instructions also.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS5

Blade Diameter

Blade Arbor

Cutting Depth at 0° Bevel Cut

Cutting Depth at 45 ° Bevel Cut

5-1/2 in.

318in.

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 completelyassembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully tomake sure no breakage or damage has occurredduring shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing,contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtainreplacement parts before attempting to operate saw. Ablade, blade wrench, and this owner's manual are alsoincluded.

_I_ WARNING: If any parts are missing, do notoperate this tool until the missing parts arereplaced. Failure to do so could result in possibleserious personal injury.

The following recommended accessories are currently,l_vailable at Sears Retail Stores.

• 5-1/2 in. Thin Kerr Blade

,_ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.

CHARGERSee Figure 2.

Your charger has a =.keyhole" hanging feature forconvenient, space saving storage. Screws should beinstalled so that center distances are 1-7/16 inchesapad.

YELLOWANDGREENLIGHTINDICATESOFTSTARTMODE

GREENLIGHT"ON"

REDUGHT"ON"INDICATESFASTCHARGINGMODE

BATrERYCHARGER

BATrERYPACK

1-7/16in.

BACKSIDEOFCHARGER

Fig. 2IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES

When using your trim saw continuously, the batteries in your battery pack will become hot. You should let a hotbattery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery packbecomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the yellow and green lights on your battery charger to come oninstead of the red light. The yellow and green lights indicate soft start mode and will switch to green only, indicat-ing slow charge mode. The red light indicates fast charge mode, I hour charge time. The green light indicatesslow charge m_ode, requiring overnight charging for batteries to reach full charge. If the green light comes onafter letting battery pack cool down, remove it from charger for additional cooling. Once the battery pack coolsdown, you can recharge battery pack in fast charge mode as normal. Do not leave a hot battery pack in chargeruntil it cools down. The green light will not go off when battery pack cools. If fast charge mode is desired, youmust physically remove a hot battery pack from the charger, let it cool, then place it back in charger after it hascooled down.

Note: This situation only occurs when continuous use of your saw causes the batteries to become hot. It doesnot occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING YOUR TRIM SAW" for normal recharging ofbatteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the batterypack_and charger to your nearest Sears repair center for electrical check.

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KNOWYOURTRIMSAWSee Figure 2.

Before attempting to use any tool familiarize yourselfwith all operating features and safety requirements.

Features include easily operated bevel cut and depthof cut adjustment mechanisms; positive O° bevel stop;spindle lock; and blade wrench storage.

_, WARNING: If any parts are missing, do notoperate tool until the missing parts are replaced.Failure to do so could result in possible seriouspersonal injury.

SWITCH

See Figure 2.

Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button whichreduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch

tdgger. You must depress the lock-off button in orderto pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each timethe trigger is released. Note: You can depress thelock-off button from either the left or right side.

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purpose listed below)

• Cutting all types of wood products (lumber,plywood, paneling).

RIPGUIDESCREW(WINGSCREW)

SPINDLELOCKBUTTON

LOCK-OFFBU'I'rON

BLADEWRENCHSTORAGEAREA

DEPTHOFCUTADJUSTMENT

(DEPTHADJUSTMENTKNOB)

RIPGUIDESCREW(WINGSCREW)

SWITCHTRIGGER

UPPERBLADEGUARD

BEVELCUTADJUSTMENT

(BEVELADJUSTMENTKNOB)BLADE

LOWERBLADEGUARD

BASEASSEMBLY

RIPGUIDE

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_k WARNING: Always wear safety goggles orsafety glasses with side shields when operatingtools. Failure to do so could result in .objectsbeing thrown into your eyes, resulting in possibleserious injury.

_k WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with yourtrim saw to make you careless. Remember that acareless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflictsevereinjury.

CHARGING YOUR TRIM SAW

The battery pack for th!s tool has been shipped in alow charge condition to prevent possible problems.Therefore, you should charge it until light on front ofcharger changes from red to green.

Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first timethey are charged. Allow several cycles (cuttingfollowed by recharging) for them to become fullycharged.

TO CHARGE

• Charge battery pack only with the chargerprovided.

• Make sure power supply Is normal housevoltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

• Connect charger to power supply.

• Place battery pack in charger aligning raised rib incharger with groove in battery pack.

• Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts onbattery pack engage properly with chargercontacts.

• Normally, the yellow and green lights on chargerwill come on. This indicates charger is in soft startmode and should switch to fast charge mode within5 minutes. When charger is in fast charge modethe red lightwill come on. If after a period of 15minutes the yellow and green lights remain on,remove battery pack, wait 1 minute and reinsertbattery pack in charger. If the yellow and greenlights continue to remain on after an additional 15minutes, the battery pack is damaged and will notaccept a charge. Return battery pack to yournearest Sears Repair Center for checking orreplacing.

• When your battery pack becomes fully charged, thered lightwill turn OFF and the green light will turnON.

• After normal usage, 1 hour of charging time isrequired to be fully charged. A minimum chargetime of 1-1/2 hours is required to recharge acompletely discharged tool•

• The battery pack will become slightly warm to thetouch while charging. This is normal and does notindicate a problem.

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• Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat orcold. It will work best at normal room temperature,

,_ C_UTION: Your battery pack contains sp_cialhigh temperature batteries to help prevent batterydamage when left on charge for extended periodsof time. However, once the batteries become fullycharged, we recommend that you unplug yourcharger from power supply and remove theb4?tterypack.

_i, WARNING: Always remove battery pack fromyour saw when you are assembling parts, makingadjustments, assembling or removing blades,cleaning, or when not in use. Removing batterypack will prevent accidental starting that couldcause sedous personal injury.

TO REMOVE BATI'ERY PACK

• Locate latches on end of battery pack anddepress to release battery pack from your saw.See Figure 3.

DEPRESSLATCHESTORELEASEBATTERYPACK

LATCHESBATrERY

PACK

WARNING: A 5-1/2 in. blade is the maximumblade capacity of your saw, Never use a bladethat is too thick to allow outer blade washer toengage with the flats on the spindle. Largerblades will come in contact with the blade guard,while thicker blades will prevent blade screwfrom securing blade on spindle. Either of thesesituations could result in a sedous accident.

TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE

TO ASSEMBLE BLADE:

• Remove battery pack from saw.

_k WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack fromsaw could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious personal injury.

• Locate latcheson end of battery pack and depress torelease battery pack fromyour saw. See Figure 3.

• Remove blade wrench (5 mm hex key) fromstorage area. See Figure 2.

• Depress spindle lock button and remove bladescrew and outer blade washer. See Figqre 4.

Fig. 3

• Remove battery pack from your saw.

TO INSTALL BATFERY PACK

See Figure 3.

• Place battery pack in your saw. Align raised ribinside saw with groove on battery pack.

• Make sure the latches on each side of yourbattery pack snap in place and battery pack issecured in saw before beginning operation.

A CAUTION: When placing battery pack in yoursaw, be sure raised rib inside saw aligns withgroove on battery pack and latches snap in placeproperly. Improper assembly of battery pack cancause damage to internal components.

INNER

LOWER OUTER BLADEBLADE BLADE SCREWGUARD BLADE WASHERHANDLE Fig. 4

Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.

• Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer andouter blade washer where they contact blade,

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WARNING: If inner blade washer has beenremoved, replace it before placing blade onspindle. Failure to do so could cause an accidentsince blade will not tighten propedy.

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• Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and ontospindle. Note: The saw teeth point upward at thefront of saw as shown in figure 4.

• Replace outer blade washer.

• Depress spindle lock button, then mplaoe bladescrew. Tighten blade screw securely.Note: Turn blade screw countemlockwise to tighten.

• Return blade wrench to storage area.

REMEMBER: Never use a blade that Is too thick toallow the outer blade washer to engage with theflats on the spindle.

TO REMOVE BLADE:

• Remove battery pack from saw.

A WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack iromsaw could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious personal injury.

• Remove blade wrench from storage area. SeeFigure 2.

• Position your saw as shown in figure 5, depressspindle lock button, and remove blade screw.

Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.

• Remove outer blade washer. See Figure 4.Note: Blade can be removed at this polnL

SPINDLELOCKBuTroN

BLADESCREW

BLADEWRENCH

Fig. 5

SAW BLADES

The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if theyare not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using adull blade will place a heavy load on your saw andincrease the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades onhand, so that sharp blades are always available.

Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slowyour saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hotwater, or kerosene to remove these accumulations. Donot use gasoline.

BLADE GUARD SYSTEM

The lower blade guard attached to your trim saw Isthere for your protection and safety. It shouldnever be altered for any reason. If It becomesdamaged or begins to return slow or sluggish, donot operate your saw until the damage has beenrepelred or replaced. Always leave guard Inoperating position when using saw.

A DANGER: When sawing through workpiece,lower blade guard does not cover blade on theunderside of workpiece. Since blade is exposedon underside of workpiece, keep hands and

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fingers away from cutting area. Any part of yourbody coming in contact with moving blade wiltresult in sedous injury. See Figure 6.

LOWERBLADEGUARDIS IN UP POSITIONWHENMAKINGA CUT

BLADEEXPOSEDONUNDERSIDEOF WORKPIECE Fig. 6

Never use saw when guard is not operatingcorrectly. Guard should be checked for correctoperation before each use. If you drop your saw,check the lower blade guard and bumper fordamage at all depth settings before reuse.

Note: The guard is operating correctly when Itmoves freely and readily returns to the closedposition. If for any reason your lower blade guarddoes not close freely, take it to the nearest SearsParts and Repair Center for service before using.

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KICKBACK

See Figure 7.

BLADESETTOO DEEP

KICKBACK

Fig. 7

The best guard against kickback Is to avoiddangerous Idractlces.

Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and thesaw is driven back towards you, Blade stalling iscaused by any action which pinches the blade in thewood.

_k DANGER: Release switch immediately if bladebinds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you tolose control of your saw. Loss of control can lead j,,to serious injury.

KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY:

• Incorrect blade depth setting. See Figure 7.

• Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.

• Twisting blade while making a cut.

• Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or impropedyset blade.

• Incorrectly supporting workpiece. See Figure 8.

TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK:

• Always keep the correct blade depth setting - thecorrect blade depth setting for all cuts should notexceed 1/4 in. below the material to be cut. SeeFigure 9. One blade tooth below the matedal to becut works best for most efficient cutting action.

CORRECTBLADEDEPTHSETTING=BLADEEXPOSEDONE BLADETOOTHBELOWTHEMATERIALTO BEcur Fig. 9

• Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails beforebeginning a cut. Never saw into a knot or nail.

• Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge

gulch,when rip cutting. This helps prevent twistingthe'btade in the cut.

• Always use clean, sharp and properly set blades.

Never make cuts with,dull blades.

• To avoid pinching the blade, support the workpiecepropedy before beginning a cut, The dght andwrong ways to support large pieces of work areshown in figures 8 and_lO.

WRONG

Fig. 8

• Forcing a cut.

• Cutting warped or wet lumber.

• Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures.

RIGHT Fig.lO

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• 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 andkeep your body in a balanced position so as toresist the forces of kickback should it occur.

When using your saw, always stay alert andexercise control. Do not remove your saw fromworkpiece while the blade Is moving.

DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT

Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correctblade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4inch below the material to be cut. More blade depthwill increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut

to be rough. One blade tooth below the material to becut works best for most efficient cutting action.

TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH

• Remove battery pack from saw.

,_ WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack fromsaw could result in accidental starting causing _"possible serious personal injury.

STARTING A CUT

Know the right way to use your saw.See Figure 12.

RIGHT

Never use your saw as shown infigure 13.

Fig. 12

DEPTHBASE ADJUSTMENT

ASSEMBLY KNOB Fig. 11

• Loosen depth adjustment knob. See Figure 11.

• Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise orlower saw*until the required depth is reached.

• Tighten depth adjustment knob securely.

WRONGFig. 13

Never place your hand on the workp|ece behindyour saw while making a cut.

_i_ WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer,always maintain proper control of your saw. Lossof control of your saw could cause an accidentresulting in possible serious injury.

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TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL:

• Always support your workpiece near the cut.

• Support your workpiece so the cut will be on yo=;rleft.

• Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during thecut.

Place your workpiece with its good side down.

Note: The good side is the side on which appearanceis important.

Before beginning a cut, draw a guideline along thedesired line of cut. Then place front edge of base on

that part of your workpiece that is solidilysupported.See Figure 12.

Never place your saw on that part of theworkplece that will fall off when the cut Is made.See Figure 14.

WRONG

Hold your saw firmly with both hands.See Figure 15.

Fig. 14

RIGHT Fig. 15

Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switchtrigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reachfull speed, then guide your saw into the workpiece.

_l, WARNING: The blade coming in contact withthe workpiece before it reaches full speed couldcause your saw to "kickback" towards you*.re,suiting in serious injury.

When making a cut use steady, even pressure.Forcing _auses rough.cuts, could shorten the life ofyour saw and could cause "kickback."

REMEMBER:

Whel_ sewing through work, the lower blade guarddoes not cover the blade, exposing It on theunderside of work. Keep your hands and fingersaway from'cutting area. Any part of your bodycoming In contact with the moving blade willresult In;serious Injury.

After you complete your cut release the trigger andallow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do notremove your saw from workplece while the bladeis moving.

_k CAUTION: When lifting your saw from the.workpiece, the blade is exposed on theunderside of your saw until the lower blade guardcloses. Make sure lower blade guard is closedbefore setting your saw down on work surface.

TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT

When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line ofcut with the outer blade guide notch on the saw baseas shown in figure 16.

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TOPVIEWOFSAW GUIDELINE

AUGNOUTERBLADEGUIDENOTCHONSAWBASEWITHUNEOFCUTASSHOWNWHENMAKINGCROSSCUTSORRIPCUTS Fig.16

Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cutin scrap material along a guideline to determine howmuch, if any, the guideline must be offset to producean accurate cut. Note: The distance from the line of

cut to the guideline is the amount you should offsetthe guideline.

WIDTH OF CUT SCALE

See Figure 17.

BASEASSEMBLY

WIDTHOFCUT SCALE

BLADEFig. 17

A width of cut scale has been provided on the base ofyour saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts,the scale can be used to measure up to four inches tothe right side of the blade. It can be used to measureup to one inch to the left side of the blade.

RIP GUIDE (EDGE GUIDE)

Use the rip guide provided with your saw whenmaking wide rip cuts. A five inch scale has beenprovided on the rip guide. When using the width of cutscale on the base in combination with the rip guide,cuts can be made up to 6 in. to the left of the blade or8-3/4 in. to the right of the blade.

The rip guide helps prevent the blade from twisting ina cut. The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback.

TO ASSEMBLE RIP GUIDE

• Remove battery pack from saw.

& WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack fromsaw could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious personal injury.

RIPGUIDESCREW

RIPGUIDE(EDGEGUIDE)

PLACERIPGUIDETHRUHOLES i,

Fig. 18

• Place lip guide through holes in saw base as

shown in figure 18.

• Adjust rip guide to the width needed.

• Tighten rip guide screw (wing screw) securely.

When using a rip guide, position the face of the dpguide firmly against the edge of workpiece. Thismakes for a true cut without pinching the blade. Theguiding edge of workpiece must be straight for yourcut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the bladefrom binding in the cut.

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TO BEVEL CUT

The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to anydesired setting between zero and 50 °. Note: Whenmaking cuts at 50 °, blade should be set at full depth ofcut.

When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a notch in thesaw base to help you line up the blade with the line ofcut. See Figure 19.

BEVEL BEVELSCALE ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

BLADEGUIDENOTCH

GUIDEUNE

AUGN INNERBLADEGUIDENOTCHONSAWBASEWITHUNE OFCUTAS SHOWNWHENMAKING45° BEVELCUTS

Fig. 19

Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notchon the saw base when making 45° bevel cuts.

Since blade thicknesses vary and different anglesrequire different settings, always make a trial cutin scrap material along a guideline to determinehow much you should offset the guideline on theboard to be cut.

When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly withboth hands as shown in figure 20.

LOWERBLADEGUARD

Fig. 20

Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switchtdgger to start your saw. Always let the blade reachfull speed, then guide your saw into the wotkpiece.

_k WARNING: The blade coming in contact withthe workpiece before it reaches full speed _€ouldsC_USesaw to "kickback" toward you resultlhg in

rious injury.

After yoa complete your cut release the tdgger andallow the blade to come,to a complete stop. After theblade has stopped, liftyour saw from the workpiece.

TO ADJUST BEVEL SEI"FING

• Remove battery packtfrom saw.

WARNING: FailuPeto remove battery pack fromsawcould result in accidental starting causingpos_ible sedous personal injury.

• Loosen bevel adjustment knob. See Figure 19.

II Raise motor housing end of saw untilyou reachdesired angle setting on bevel scale. See Figure 19.

• Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.

WARNING: Attempting bevel cut without knobsecurely tightened can result in sedous injury.

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POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP

See Figure 21.

ADJUSTMENT BEVELSCREW ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

HEXNUT

POSITIVE0° BEVELSTOP

T

COMBINATIONSQUARE

BLADE

• Turn screw and adjust base untilsquare with sawblade.

• Tighten hex nut and bevel adjustmentknob securely.

WARNING: Attempting to make cuts withoutbevel adjustment knob securely tightened canresult in serious injury.

TO POCKET CUT

See Figure 22.

& WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zerobefore making a pocketcut. Attempting a pocketcut at any other settingcan resultin lossof controlof your saw possiblycausing seriousinjury.

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Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set blade to correctblade depth setting, and swing the lower blade guardup using the lower blade guard handle.

Always raise the lower blade guard with thehandle to avoid serious Injury.

While holding lower blade guard by the handle, firmlyrest the front of the base fiat against the workpiecawith the rear of the handle raised so the blacJedoes

not touch the workpieca. See Figure 22.

Fig. 21

Your saw has a positive O° bevel stop, that has beenfactory adjusted to assure O° angle of your saw bladewhen making 90° cuts. However, misalignmant canoccur dudng shipping.

TO CHECK

• Remove battery pack from saw.

,_ WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack fromsaw could result in accidental starting causingpossible serious personal injury.

• Place your saw in an upside down position onworkbench. See Figure 21.

• Using a combination square, check squareness ofsaw blade to the base of your saw.

TO ADJUST-

• Remove battery pack from saw.

A WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack fromsaw could result in accidental starting causingpossible sedous personal injury.

• Loosen bevel adjustment knob.

• Loosen hex nut secudng adjustment screw.

f' LOWERBLADEGUARDHANDLE

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POCKETCUT

LOWERBLADEGUARD

Fig. 22

Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switchtdgger to start your saw. Always let the blade reachfull speed then slowly lower blade into theworkplece until base Is flat against workplece.

After you complete your cut release the tdgger and allowthe blade to come to a complete stop. After the bladehas stopped, remove itfrom the workpiece. Comersmay than be cleared out witha hand saw or sabre saw.

_k WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a

raised position. Leaving the blade exposed couldlead to sedous injury.

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,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identicalCraftsman replacement parts. Use of any otherpart may create a hazard or cause productdamage.

Avoid using solvents.when cleaning plastic pads.Most plastics are susceptible to damage from varioustypes of commercial solvents and may be damagedby their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,grease, etc,

_ WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetratingoils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Theycontain chemicals that can damage, weaken ordestroy plastic.

Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can

damage tool as well as workpiece.

Only the parts shown on parts list, page twenty one,are intended to be repaired or replaced by thecustomer. All other parts should be replaced by aqualified service technician at an authorized servicefacility.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool orcreate accessodes not recommended for use

with this tool. Any such alteration or modificationis misuse and could result in a hazardous

condition leading to possible serious personalinjury.

BA'R'ERIES

Your saw's battery pack is equipped with 12 nickel-cadmium rechargeable battedes. Length of servicefrom each charging will depend on the type of workyou are doing.

The battedes in this tool have been designed toprovide maximum trouble free life. However, like allbatteries, they will eventually wear out. Do notdisassemble battery pack and attempt to replace thebattedes. Handling of these bettedes, especially whenwearing dngs and jewelry, could result in a sedousbum.

To preserve natural resources, pleaserecycle or dispose of expired batterypack propedy.

This product contains nickel-cadmiumbattery. Must be disposed of properly.Local, state, or federal laws mayprohibit disposal of nickel-cadmiumbatteries in ordinary trash. Consultyour local waste authority forinformation regarding availablerecycling end/or disposal options.

To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggestthe following:

• Store and charge your battedes in a cool area.Temperatures above normal room temperaturewill shorten battery life.

• Never store batteries in a discharged condition.Recharge them immediately after they aredischarged.

• All battedes gradually lose their charge. Thehigher the temperature the quicker they lose theircharge. If you store your toot for long pedods oftime without using it, recharge the battedes every

month or two. This prectlce will prolong battery.I

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND

PREPARATION FOR I_ECYCLING

_i, WARNING: Upon,removal, cover the batterypack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape.

Do r_t attempt to destroy or disassemble batterypack or remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposedof properly. Also, never touch both terminals withmetal objects and/or body parts as short circuitmay result. Keep away from children. Failure tocomply with these wamings could result in fireand/or sedous injury.

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SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

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PartNumber

975546-000

975547-000

975544-000

975548-000

975552-000

975551-000

975549-000

975559-000

975558-000

975550-000

980057-001

975557-000

975545-000

975543-000

975542-000

PARTS LIST

Description Quan.

Carriage Bolt (M6 x 102 ram) ........... _............. 1

Base Assembly ............................................... 1

Lock Nut ......................................................... 2

Knob ............................................................... 2

Spring ............................................................. 1

Wing Screw .................................................... 1

Base Screw .................................................... 1;

Hex Nut .......................................................... 1

Screw ............................................................. 1

Cardage Bolt (M6 x 13 mm) ....... .'................... 1' .,.

Data Plate ............ _., .................................. ",....1

Waming Label. ............... i ............................... 1

Upper Blade Guard ........................................ 1

Upper Blade Guard Screw ...................... :...... 3

Bumper .......................... :'"'"r .............. :" ........ 1

Key PartNo. Number

16 975541-000

17 975540-000

18 975539-000

19 975538-000

20 975537-000

21 975536-000

22 975534-000

23 975419-001

24 975533-000

25 975532-000

26 980011-000

27 977405-000

28 975554-000

29 975553-000

30 980058-000

972000-561

DescrlpUon Quan.

Bumper Screw ................................................ 1

Spring ............................................................. 1

Lower Blade Guard ........................................ 1

• Ball Bearing (NTN #6200LB) ......................... 1

Bearing Retainer ............................................ 1

Bearing Retainer Screw ................................. 3

Inner Blade Washer ....................................... 1

Saw Blade ...................................................... 1

Outer Blade Washer ....................................... 1

Blade Screw ................................... i............... 1

* Battery Pack (Item No. 9-11062) ................... 1

* Charger (item No. 9-11063) ........................... 1

Rip Guide ....................................................... 1

Blade Wrench (5 mm Hex Key) ..................... 1

Carrying Case - Not Shown ........................... 1

Owner's Manual

* Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS (Retail Special Order System)

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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 peoir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call - 1-800-665-4455Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entre_a a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084,

For the location of a Sears Parts and I_epair Center in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears MaintenanCe Agreementor to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday :- Saturday

1-800-827-6655 "

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The Service Side of Sears s"