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OPERATION

CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK

When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the 

battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot bat-

tery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before 

attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes 

discharged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to 

come on instead of the red LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert 

the battery pack in the charger. If the green LED continues 

to remain on, return battery pack to your nearest Sears 

Repair Center for checking or replacing.

NOTE:

 This situation only occurs when continuous use 

of the tool causes the batteries to become hot. It does 

not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to 

CHARG-

ING A COOL BATTERY PACK

 for normal recharging 

of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery 

pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery 

pack and charger to your nearest Sears Repair Center for 

electrical check.

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

See Figure 5.

n

  Place the lock-off button in the center position to lock 

the switch.

n

  Place the battery pack in the tool. Align raised rib on 

battery pack with the groove inside the tool.

n

  Slide the battery pack into the tool until the latches 

on each side of the battery pack snap into place and 
battery pack is secured in the tool before beginning 
operation.

CAUTION:

 

When placing battery pack in the tool, 

be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the 
bottom of the drill and latches into place properly. 
Improper installation of the battery pack can cause 
damage to internal components.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

See Figure 5.

n

  Place the lock-off button in the center position to lock 

the switch.

n

  Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to 

release battery pack from the tool.

n

  The battery pack will automatically disconnect when 

buttons are depressed.

n

  Remove the battery pack from the tool.

Fig. 4

GREEN

LED

YELLOW LED

RED LED

BATTERY PACK SHOWN IN CHARGER

BATTERY 

PACK

LATCH

Fig. 5

Summary of Contents for 315.115840

Page 1: ...e the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 983000 796 7 05 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY ...

Page 2: ...se RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES and Sears will replace it free of charge If this Craftsman tool is used for commercial 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 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 6017...

Page 3: ...appro priate conditions will reduce personal injuries n Avoid accidental starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents n Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power too...

Page 4: ...n where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator n Know your power tool Read operator s manual carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this power tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or se...

Page 5: ...e the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below Cord Length Feet 25 50 100 Cord Size AWG 16 16 16 NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge n Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug which could cause shorting and electric shock ...

Page 6: ...injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seriou...

Page 7: ...ginning power tool operation always wear safety gog gles or safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the...

Page 8: ...exhaust of the planer to keep the work area free of debris A 1 1 4 in vacuum hose can also be attached for dust collection EDGE GUIDE RABBET GUIDE The edge guide may be attached for planing edges and making rabbet cuts KICKSTAND The kickstand allows the planer to sit on a workpiece or table without damaging the surface or the blades LOCK OFF BUTTON The lock off button locks the switch trigger in t...

Page 9: ...serious personal injury WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts ASSEMBLY Fig 2 INSTALLING REMOVING THE DUST BAG See Figure 2 The dust bag located on the right side of the hand planer provides a dust collection system Wood particles are drawn up through the base and collect in the dust bag dur...

Page 10: ...ature range the green LED on charger will come on Allow battery pack to reach normal temperature then the red LED will come on NOTE If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check n Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided n Make sure the power supply is normal...

Page 11: ...r nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 5 n Place the lock off button in the center position to lock the switch n Place the battery pack in the tool Align raised rib on battery pack with the groove inside the tool n Slide the battery pack into the tool until the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and battery pack is secured in the...

Page 12: ... to prevent the blade from making any contact WARNING Make sure the kickstand operates freely at all times and that the area surrounding the kickstand is clear of debris Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury PLANING DEPTH See Figure 8 When you begin planing a rough piece of material the planer will only remove the high spots at first Successive passes will remove more and more m...

Page 13: ...d cut This helps keep the rear section of the planer base in contact with the work and prevents the front of the planer from gouging the cut WARNING Be careful to avoid hitting nails or any other foreign objects during planing operation this action could nick crack or damage blades NOTE We suggest that you always keep an extra set of blades on hand If the blades in the planer show signs of becomin...

Page 14: ...lat at the beginning and the end of the work surface VISE WORKPIECE GROOVE FRONT HANDLE EDGE GUIDE KNOB BOLT BRACKET KNOB NUT CARRIAGE HEAD BOLT Fig 11 Fig 10 PLANING EDGES AND MAKING RABBET CUTS The planer comes with an adjustable edge guide for preci sion edge planing and rabbet cutting Attach the edge guide to either side of the planer for planing edges Attach the edge guide to the left side fo...

Page 15: ...arriage head bolt n Adjust the edge guide to the desired width for the rabbet cut n Tighten the retaining knob securely EDGE GUIDE WORKPIECE EDGE GUIDE MAKING RABBET CUTS See Figure 13 Follow the directions in the Operating the Planer section earlier in this manual Hold the edge guide firmly against the edge of the work surface The depth of the rabbet is determined by the depth of the cut and the ...

Page 16: ...ing oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemi cals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at a Sears Service Center CLEANING THE CHIP EXHAUST AND EMPTYING THE DUST BAG See Figure 14 After using the planer for an extended...

Page 17: ...ades take notice of the direction of cut as well as how the tapered edge of the old blades are oriented The tapered edge of the new blades must be in the same orientation as the original blades with the tapered edge on the same side as the screw heads and the flat edge facing the cutter block n Push the blade to the right out of the blade holder us ing the tip of a screwdriver n Remove the old bla...

Page 18: ...irection shown As you turn the belt pull and work it off the small pulley until it has been completely removed from both pulleys n Install the new belt over the large pulley As you turn the belt push and work it onto the small pulley until it is in place n Make sure the belt is flush with the edge of both pul leys n Replace the belt cover n Install the belt cover screws and tighten securely NOTE D...

Page 19: ...he battery pack where the temperature is below 80 F n Store battery packs in a discharged condition BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING To preserve natural resources please recycle or dispose of batteries properly This product contains nickel cadmium batteries Local state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in ordinary trash Consult your local waste aut...

Page 20: ...e model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your PLANER or when ordering repair parts 4 10 15 12 13 14 11 3 2 1 6 7 9 7 8 6 5 Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally 8 940051042 Logo Plate 1 9 941013001 Data Plate 1 10 660142001 Carriage Bolt M6 x 12 mm 1 11 690865003 Bracket 1 12 690866004 Edge Guide...

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