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7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAW

Double Insulated

Model No.
315.108470

Operator's Manual

983000-026
3-02

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

• Safety
• Features
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

CAUTION:

Read and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of
this product.

Summary of Contents for 315.108470

Page 1: ...reference Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman Safety Features Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product R ...

Page 2: ...er tools to rain or wet condi tions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immedi ately Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor extension ...

Page 3: ...d personnel could result in a risk of injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and blade Keep your second hand on ...

Page 4: ... cut the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator Kickback is the result of tool misuse and or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to al...

Page 5: ... risk of electric shock or fire Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 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...

Page 6: ...y themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to ...

Page 7: ...ou use your circular saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service APPLICATIONS Use only for the purpose listed below Cutting all types of wood products lumber plywood paneling ELECTRICAL 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...

Page 8: ...nts assembling or removing blades cleaning or when not in use Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury WARNING A 7 1 4 in blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flat on the spindle Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards while thicker ...

Page 9: ...rly Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle Note The saw teeth point upward 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 CUPPED SIDE OF SPRING WASHER OUTSIDE OF SPRING WASHER Fig 3 OUTER BLADE WASHER D WASHER Depress spindle lock button then replace blade screw Tighten blade screw se...

Page 10: ...ached to your circular saw is there for your protection and safety It should never be altered for any reason If it becomes damaged or begins to return slow or sluggish do not operate your saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced Always leave guard in operating position when using saw DANGER When sawing through workpiece lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of workpiece...

Page 11: ...ade depth setting the correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1 4 inch below the material to be cut See Figure 8 OPERATION Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning a cut Never saw into a knot or nail Make straight cuts Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting This helps prevent twisting the blade in the cut Always use clean sharp and properly set blades...

Page 12: ...n the cut is made See Figure 13 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 Never use your saw as shown in Figure 12 Fig 11 Never place your hand on the workpiece behind your saw while making a cut RIGHT Fig 13 WRONG Keep the cord away from cutting area Always place the c...

Page 13: ...r cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop Do not remove your saw from workpiece while the blade is moving Fig 14 RIGHT CAUTION When lifting your saw from the 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 c...

Page 14: ... bevel cuts Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles 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 BEVEL ADJUSTMENT BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause saw to kickback toward you resulting in...

Page 15: ...en making 90 cuts However misalignment can occur during shipping TO CHECK Unplug your saw WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Place your saw in an upside down position on workbench See Figure 18 Using a carpenter s square check squareness of saw blade to the base of your saw BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTMENT SCREW HEX NUT S...

Page 16: ...aw Always let the blade reach full speed then slowly lower blade into the workpiece until base is flat against workpiece After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop After the blade has stopped remove it from the workpiece Corners may then be cleared out with a hand saw or sabre saw WARNING Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position Leavi...

Page 17: ...represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only at a Sears Service Center Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt carbon dust etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based produc...

Page 18: ...ill cause some loss of power To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 16 is recom mended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length When working outdoors use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use The cord s jacket will be marked WA CAUTION Ke...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES ...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 108470 20 SEE NOTE A PAGE 21 20 1 2 3 4 18 9 6 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 22 21 22 25 20 17 20 24 7 23 26 29 28 27 19 ...

Page 21: ...uard Assembly 1 12 718602 804 Retaining Ring 1 13 967887 003 Inner Flange Bushing 1 14 Saw Blade 7 1 4 in for 5 8 in Arbor 1 15 998463 001 Outer Blade Washer 1 16 623547 002 Washer 1 17 612999 001 Blade Screw 1 18 621433 007 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 4 in 1 19 3053004 Base Assembly 1 20 931744 059 Flat Washer 2 21 941401 310 Roll Pin 1 22 979848 003 Knob 2 23 706404 007 Hex Nut 8 32 STD541008 1 24 61...

Page 22: ...arts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM 1 800 366 PART 6 a m 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 888 SU HOGAR SM 1 888 784 6427 ...

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