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Summary of Contents for 10865 - 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw

Page 1: ...e A CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operat ing Instructions before first use of this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA visit the Craftsman web page www Sears com craftsman 972000 321 8 00 Safety Features Adjustments Operation Maintenance Parts List NRTL ...

Page 2: ...ommercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Your circular saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have b...

Page 3: ...by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing _ WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire elec...

Page 4: ...enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 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 OUTDOOR USE EXTENSIO...

Page 5: ...ing parts have come to a complete stop DO NOT operate this tool while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock this tool has 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 a qualif...

Page 6: ... the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores 7 1 4 in 40 Tooth General Purpose Cut Off Blade 7 1 4 in 35 Tooth Master Combination Blade 7 1 4 in 200 Tooth Plywood Blade 7 1 4 in 18 Tooth Carbide Blade 7 1 4 in 18 Tooth Mach II Silver Series Carbide Blade 7 1 4 i...

Page 7: ...CAL CONNECTION Your circular saw has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply UPPER BLADEGUARD ...

Page 8: ...pward at the front of saw as shown in figure 2 Replace D washer and spring washer NOTE Cupped side of spring washer goes against D washer See Figure 3 OUTERBLADEWASHER D WASHER CUPPEDSIDEOF OUTSIDEOF SPRINGWASHER SPRINGWASHER Fig 3 Replace blade screw Tighten blade screw securely NOTE Turn blade screw clockwise to tighten Return blade wrench to storage area NOTE Always place angled portion of blad...

Page 9: ... CUT KICKBACK See Figure 6 KICKBACK _ 7 BLADESETTOODEEP Fig 6 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 Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood _ DANGER Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls Kickback could cause you to lose control of your ...

Page 10: ...g 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 When using your saw always stay alert and exercise control Do not remove your saw from workpiece while the blade is moving DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT Always keep correct blade dept...

Page 11: ...made See Figure 13 RIGHT Fig 11 1 Never use your saw as shown In figure 12 WRONG Fig 12 Never place your hand on the workpiece behind your saw while making a cut _IL WARNING To make sawing easier and safer always maintain proper control of your saw Loss of control of your saw could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury WRONG Fig 13 Keep the cord away from cutting area Always place...

Page 12: ...HENMAKINGCROSSCUTSOR RIPCUTS Fig 15 Since blade thicknesses vary always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much if any the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut NOTE The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guideline OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE RIP GUIDE Use a rip guide when making rip cuts up to five inches wid...

Page 13: ...les require different settings always make a trial cut In scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the board to be cut When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with both hands as shown in figure 18 LOWER BLADEGUARD Fig 18 Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw Always let the blade reach full...

Page 14: ...ase of your saw TO ADJUST UnpLug your saw _ WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could resutt in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Loosen wing nut Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw blade Tighten hex nut and wing nut securely _ WARNING Attempting to make cuts without wing nut securely tightened can result in serious in...

Page 15: ...e firmly rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece See Figure 21 LOWERBLADE GUARDHANDLE Fig 21 Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw Always let the blade reach full speed then slowly lower blade Into the workpiece until base is flat against workplece After you complete your cut release the trigger and a...

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Page 17: ...rd spackling compounds or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet _ WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW MODEL NUMBERS 315 108330 315 108340 SEE NOTE A PAGE 19 23 2 3 5 27 5 11 12 8 _19 13 14 15 21 20 e 1617 29 18 _ Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...r Blade Washer 1 Saw Blade 7 1 4 in for 5 8 in Arbor 1 Outer Blade Washer 1 Key Part No Number Description 17 623547 OO2 18 612999 001 19 975141 001 975143 001 20 621433 018 21 974802 001 22 931744 059 23 621438 006 24 621433 001 25 941401 815 26 706404 007 27 614658 010 28 990147 001 29 974716 001 972000 321 Quan Spring Washer 1 Blade Screw 1 Logo Plate Model No 315 108330 1 Logo Plate Model No 3...

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