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Page 1: ...CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructionsbefore first use of thisproduct Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Safety Features Adjustments Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA VisLt the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsrnan 97200O 549 7 98 NRTL C ...

Page 2: ...es IL 60179 Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priorityin the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate _I CAUTION Carefully read throughthis entire owner s manual before usingyour new saw Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols includi...

Page 3: ...Failure to comply can result in accidents involvingfire electric shock or serious personal injury Save 6wner s manual and review frequently for continuingsafe operation and instructingothers who may use this tool _ WARNING Do not connect your scrollsaw to a power source untilyou have assembled and adjusted the saw as described in this manual and have read and understood all precautions and operati...

Page 4: ...tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it m will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts bindingof movingparts breakage of parts saw stability mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified servi...

Page 5: ...your scrollsaw to a firm level workbench or table The most comfort able saw table height is at approximately hip height AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS A_D HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS make sure you have good balance Do not cut pieces of material that are too small to hold comfortably in your hand REPLACEMENT PARTS All repairs whether electrical o...

Page 6: ...ld 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 the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This ...

Page 7: ...hat has hardened Ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece Saw Blade Path The area directly in line over under behind or in front of the blade AS it applies to the workpiece that area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade SPM Strokes per minute Used in reference to blade ...

Page 8: ...s tool untilthe missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury Do not discardthe packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw identifiedall pads and satisfactorily operated your new saw Note If any parts are damaged or missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on untilthe damaged or missingparts are obtained a...

Page 9: ...The following labels are on the scrollsaw with locations indicated WARNING ADVERTENCIA ON OFF II RRFTSMAN1 Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 WARNING I ADVERTENCIA Fig 3 ...

Page 10: ...a pad lock in the lock post next to the ON OFF knob to look the saw in the OFF positionto prevent unauthorized use of the saw by children or others TOOLLESS BLADE HOLDERS Retain and positionthe blade without the use of additional tools Use the knobs for plain end blades or use the designed slotsfor pin type blades TENSION QUICKRELEASE ADJUSTING KNOB KNOB BLADE DRAWER Fig 4 BLADE STORAGE DRAWER Att...

Page 11: ... all alignments and settings Normal handling during shipment may have changed settings _L WARNING To avoid serious personal injury from unexpected tool movement always securely mount scroll saw to a workbench MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 6 If the scroll saw is to be used in a permanent applica tion we recommend that you secure it in a permanent location such as a workbench When moun...

Page 12: ...mounting board C CLAMP C CLAMP WORKBENCH MOUNTING BOARD Fig 7 _k WARNING To prevent accidental startingthat could cause possible serious personal injury turn off the sew and unplug before making any adjustments HOLD DOWN FOOT BLADE GUARD See Figure 8 The hold down should be adjusted so it contactsthe top surface of the work being cut Tighten adjusting knob after adjustment has been made Loosen the...

Page 13: ... TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL OR BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 10 11 and 12 A bevel scale is provided under the work table as a convenient guide for setting the approximate table angle for bevel cutting When greater precision is required make practice cuts on scrap material and adjust the table as necessary for your requirements An adjustable zero degree stop is provided to quickly return the table to the zer...

Page 14: ...lder Note If the blade touches the hold down foot on either side then the hold down foot must be adjusted Loosen the foot adjusting knob See Figure 13 To center the hold down foot around the saw blade slide the hold down foot to the side Tighten the foot adjusting knob To tension the blade rotate the quick release knob outer larger knob 114turn to the right or clockwise to apply tension to the bla...

Page 15: ...TENSION TO DECREASE TENSION SAWDUST EXHAUST PLAINEND BLADEKNOB Fig 13 ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION See Figures 14 and 15 Turn off and unplug the saw _k WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Tension adjusting knob is on the top of the saw See Figure 5 Rotate the quick release knob outer larger knob 1 4 turn to the left or counter ...

Page 16: ...d to scroll cut in thin matedal 1 4 in thick or less Most blade packages state the size or thick ness and type of material which that blade is intended to cut Package should also state the radius or size of curve which can be cut with that blade Wider blades cannot cut curves as tight or small as thinner blades Blades wear faster When cutting plywood and other laminates When cutting matedal thicke...

Page 17: ... serious personal injury INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 18 One of the features of a scroll saw is that it can be used to make scroll cuts on the interiorof a board without breaking or cuttingthrough the edge or perimeter of the board WARNING To avoid possible serious injury from accidental starting always turn the switch OFF and remove plugfrom power source outlet before removing or replacing ...

Page 18: ...r intricatecurve cutting and wide blades for straightand large curve cutting Teeth Inch 10 15 18 Width 110 in 110 in 095 in Thickness 020 in 020 in 010 in Speed or Strokes Per Material Cut Minute 1200 1700 600 1200 500 600 Popular size for cutting hard and soft woods 3116 in up to 2 in Plastics paper felt bone etc Wood plastics extremely thin cuts on materials 3 32 in to 1 2 in thick For tight rad...

Page 19: ... product damage WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury turn off and unplug the saw before maintaining or lubricatingyour scroll saw GENERAL MAINTENANCE Keep your Scroll Saw clean After cleaning the table top initially apply a thin coat of automobile type paste wax to the table top so the wood slides easily while cutting ARM BEARINGS See Figure 20 L...

Page 20: ...ning your scrollsaw PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run 1 Problemwith ON OFF switch I power cord or outlet 2 Motor Defective 2 Have worn parts replaced before using Scroll Sew again Have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electri cian Do notattempt any repair Have repaired by a qualified service techni cian at a Sears store or repair center Blades breaking Vibration there is always s...

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Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW MODEL NO 315 216260 Po r_ 39 36 _ 35 34 15 25 24 23 52 26 18 27 28 29 33 32 22 21 17 16 15 49 FIGURE A ...

Page 23: ...0 21 22 1 Clamp Screw 2 Brush Holder 2 Brush Assembly 2 Brush Cap 2 Counterbalance 1 Clamp Screw 1 Spacer 1 Screw Pan Hd 1 Key Part No Number 27 979772 001 28 979820 001 29 979821 001 30 979822 001 31 979823 001 32 979824 001 33 979825 001 34 979771 001 35 979769 001 36 979768 001 37 979770 001 38 979766 001 39 979767 001 40 979801 001 41 979800 001 42 979799 001 43 979798 001 44 979797 001 45 979...

Page 24: ...CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW MODEL NO 315 216260 j 29 30 28 21 13 20 12 14 12 18 16 15 37 38 39 40 FIGURE B ...

Page 25: ...ension Wedge 1 Bushing 4 Lower Arm 1 Spacer Bearing 2 Spring Pin 1 Spring Pin 1 Blade Holder 1 Blade Lock Knob 1 Link 1 Spdng Washer 2 Screw Socket Hd Cap 1 Washer 2 Screw Pan Hd 2 Key Pad No Number 24 979758 001 25 979826 001 26 979752 001 27 979751 001 28 979740 001 29 979738 001 30 979741 001 31 979831 001 32 979744 001 33 979745 001 34 979749 001 35 979743 001 36 979747 001 37 979746 001 38 97...

Page 26: ... ou les pi_ces For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9...

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