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Page 1: ...this manual for future reference _ CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Safety Features Adjustments Operation Maintenance Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 636 6 99 ...

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

Page 3: ... 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 electric shock or serious personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER ...

Page 4: ... W A for ex ample SJTW A or SJOW A KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ClJTrlNG AREA Keep hands away from blades Do not reach underneath work while blade is cutting Do not attempt to remove cut material while blade is cutting NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO SPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY...

Page 5: ... PARTS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also _1_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved _IL WARNING The operation of any reciprocating saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which c...

Page 6: ...ly available at Sears Retail Stores ITEM LENGTH TEETH NO BLADE TYPES IN PER IN 289OO For fast smooth cuts in woods masonite plastics hard composition board and all plunge cutting Keyhole blade shape permits cutting in hard to reach areas 6 6 28901 For fast rough cutsin green orfibrouswoods I in orthicker for notching 9 3 timber or joists and for fast roughing in 28904 High speed steel blade for cu...

Page 7: ...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 VARIABLESPEED CONTROLSELECTOR ALLENWRENCH LOCK ON BuTroN FLATHEADSCREW FORFLUSHCUTtiNG WRENCHHOLDER BLADE _BASE ASSEMBLY BLADE CLAMPSCREW SETSCREW SECURES BASEASSEMBLY Fig 1 _i WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless ...

Page 8: ...aw may need to be stopped suddenly VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 2 Your electronic reciprocating saw has a vadable speed control selector designed to allow operator control and adjustment of speed and power limits The speed and power of your saw can be increased or decreased by rotating the variable speed control selector in the direction of the arrows shown in figure 2 Note Hold your saw in normal op...

Page 9: ...ades may be installed with the teeth directed either up or down to fit your cutting requirements Tighten blade clamp screw securely Remove Allen wrench and store it in allen wrench holder Note There may be times when the blade clamp sticks to the saw bar and will not loosen enough to allow blades to be installed or removed If this ALLEN WRENCH NOTCH GEARFRAME _ _ NOTCHESFOR _ _ _REGULAR CUTS BASEA...

Page 10: ...rear position See Figure 7 Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible seAous injury Insert flush cutting blade on top of blade clamp as shown in figure 7 Align hole in blade shank with pin on blade clamp Using the flat head screw provided secure blade to saw bar assembly See Figure 7 BLADECLAMPIN FULLREARPOSITION PIN FLATHEAD BLADE SCR...

Page 11: ...ing Blade METAL CUTTING See Figure 11 Fig 11 Metals such as sheet steel pipe steel rods aluminum brass and copper may be cut with your saw Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade Do not force We recommend cutting oil when cutting most soft metals and steel Cutting oil will also keep blades cool increase cutting action and prolong blade life Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor c...

Page 12: ... use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of powe...

Page 13: ... in Flat Point 1 Blade Clamp Assembly Includes Key No 3 1 Flush Cutting Blade Screw Used With Flush Cutting Blade Only 1 Saw Blade 1 Base Assembly 1 5 32 in Allen Wrench Item No 9 28173 1 Data Plate Model No 315 171071 1 Data Plate Model No 315 171081 1 Carrying Case Model No 315 171071 Not Shown 1 Optional Carrying Case Model No 315 171081 Not Shown 1 Owners manual NOTE A m The assembly shown rep...

Page 14: ...es 1 800 469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 a m 11 p m CST 7 days a week Parts Direct 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar plezas con entmga a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement Call 7 a m 5 p m CST Monday Saturday...

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