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Page 1: ...Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Safety Features Adjustments Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 707 11 99 _ NRTWC ...

Page 2: ... 60179 Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate _ CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols including ...

Page 3: ...al 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 _l WARNING Do not connect your scroll saw to a power source until you have assembled and adjusted the saw as described in this manual and have read and understood all precautions an...

Page 4: ...the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts 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 s...

Page 5: ...ll saw to a firm level workbench or table The most comfort able saw table height is at approximateFy hip height AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip couldcause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS make sureyou have good balance Do notcut pieces of material that are too small to hold comfortablyin your hand REPLACEMENT PARTS All repairs whether electrical or mechanical...

Page 6: ...old 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: ...ng 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 movement Throw Back Throwing of ...

Page 8: ...ool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw identified all parts 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 until the damaged or missing parts are obtaine...

Page 9: ...The following labels are on the scroll saw with locations indicated WARNING ON OFF a CRRFTSMRN ConsumerHelp Line 1 800 932 3188 WARNING ADVERTENCIA Fig 3 ...

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

Page 11: ...l handling during shipment may have changed settings _1_ 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 e permanent location such as a workbench When mounting the saw to a workbench holes...

Page 12: ...unting board C CLAMP C CLAMF WORKBENCH MOUNTING BOARD Fig 7 _1 WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury turn off the saw and unplug before making any adjustments HOLD DOWN FOOT BLADE GUARD See Figure 8 The hold down should be adjusted so it contacts the top surface of the work being cut Tighten adjusting knob after adjustment has been made Loosen the...

Page 13: ...G THE 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 th...

Page 14: ...at any time while the blade is under tension or not Replace throat plate Plain End Blades See Figure 13 Turn off and unplug the saw from outlet _ WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting always turn off and unplug the saw before installing removing or replacing the blade Fig 12 INSTALLING BLADES Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced frequently for best cutting results Exp...

Page 15: ...E 1 SAW BLADE TENSION TENSION SAWDUST EXHAUST PLAINEND BLADE KNOB ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION See Figures 14 and 15 Turn off and unplug the saw Fig 13 _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 count...

Page 16: ...to scroll cut in thin material 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 o_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 material thicker...

Page 17: ...al injury o ON OFFKNOB __ _ _ Fig 17 INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING See Figure 18 One of the features of a scroll saw is that it can be used to make scrollcuts on the interior of a board withoutbreaking or cuttingthroughthe edge or perimeterof the board WARNING To avoid possible serious injury from accidental starting always turn the switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before removing or ...

Page 18: ...r intricate curve cutting and wide blades for straight and large curve cutting Teeth Inch 10 15 18 Width 110in 110in 095in Thickness 020 in 020 in 010 in Speed or Strokes Per Material Cut Minute 1200 1600 600 1200 500 600 Popular size for cuttinghard and soft woods 3 16 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 radiu...

Page 19: ...uct damage _ WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury turn off and unplug the saw before maintaining or lubricating your 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 Lub...

Page 20: ...gning your scroll saw PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor will not run 1 Problemwith ON OFF switch 1 power cord or outlet 2 Motor Defective 2 Have worn parts replaced before using Scroll Saw 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 1 Too much tension 1 Adju...

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Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW MODEL NO 315 216360 7 40 39 FIGURE A 42 37 i i I 36 _36 16 25 19 23 24 45 46 53_ __ 52 ...

Page 23: ...y 2 Brush Cap 2 Counterbalance 1 Clamp Screw 1 Spacer 1 Screw M5 X 15 Pan Hd 1 Key Part No Number 29 979772 001 30 31 STD840508 32 979822 001 33 979823 001 34 979824 001 35 979825 001 36 981367 001 37 979771 002 38 STD833020 39 979768 001 40 41 979766 001 42 979767 001 43 979801 001 44 979800 001 45 979799 001 46 979798 001 47 979797 002 48 979796 001 49 979794 001 50 979793 001 51 979795 001 52 9...

Page 24: ...ro J_ CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW MODEL NO 315 216360 29 12 20 26 24 18 14 12 14 15 37 38 39 40 42 FIGURE B I ...

Page 25: ... Lower Arm 1 Spacer Bearing 2 Spring Pin 1 Spring Pin 1 Blade Holder 1 Blade Lock Knob 1 Link 1 Spring Washer M5 2 Screw Socket Hd Cap 1 Washer M4 2 Key Pad No Number 23 979759 001 24 979758 001 25 26 979752 001 27 979751 001 28 29 981386 001 30 979741 001 31 979831 001 32 979744 002 33 979745 001 34 979749 001 35 979743 001 36 979747 001 37 979746 001 38 979748L001 39 979753 001 40 979754 001 41 ...

Page 26: ... pi_ces 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 s_ 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 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...

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