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Page 1: ...nce _1_ CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 723 9 00 Safety Features Adjustments Operation Maintenance Parts List ...

Page 2: ... THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES 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 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Your circular saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design...

Page 3: ...only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing _k WARNING Do not 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 resutt in accidents involving fir...

Page 4: ...ur product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at least 12 is recommended for an extension cord 50 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 the heavier the cord OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outd...

Page 5: ...er This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this t...

Page 6: ...ting to operate saw A blade blade wrench and this owner s manual are also included _ WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores 7 1 4 in 40 Tooth General Purpose Cut Off Blade 7 1 4 in 35 Tooth Mas...

Page 7: ...of wood products lumber ply wood 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 not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your saw does not operate when plugged into an outle...

Page 8: ...int 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 OUTERBLADEWASHER D WASHER CUPPEDSIDEOF OUTSIDEOF SPRINGWASHER SPRINGWASHER Fig 3 Depress spindle lock button then replace blade screw Tighten blade screw securely Note Turn blade screw clockwise to tighten Return blade wrench to storage area No...

Page 9: ...ENMAKINGA CUT BLADEEXPOSEDON UNDERSIDEOF WORKPIECE Fig 5 _L CAUTION Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly Guard should be checked for correct operation before each use If you drop your saw check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse Note The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position If for any...

Page 10: ...the material to be cut More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH Unplug your saw _ WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Fig 8 Loosen depth adjustment lever See Figure 10 Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning a cut Never saw into a knot or na...

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

Page 12: ...lease the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop Do not remove your saw from workplece while the blade Is moving _1 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 cross cut or rip cu...

Page 13: ... 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 LOWER BLADEGUARD Fig 17 _ WARNING The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause saw to kickback toward you resulting in serious injury After you complete your cut rele...

Page 14: ...ur saw has a positive 0 bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure O angle of your saw blade when 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 squ...

Page 15: ...d position Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury TO RIP CUT OPTIONAL RIP GUIDE EDGE GUIDE See Figure 21 Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with your saw An optional rip guide with a five inch scale is available at your Sears Retail Store or you can make an efficient rip guide by clamping a straight edge to your workpiece Secure the workpiece Using C clamps firmly clamp ...

Page 16: ...rd spackling compounds or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet _ WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient...

Page 17: ...itch by inserting a 1 32 inch diameter pin or nail into each switch lead receptacle and pull the lead wires as shown in figure 23 This will release the wires Remove the pin or nail with a twisting motion To replace lead wires push each lead wire into its proper receptacle NOte Be sure to push lead wires into switch as far as possible Locate the switch in the handle and place all wiring so it canno...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CIRCULAR SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 275160 SEE NOTE A PAGE 19 39 38 6 8 9 10 36 35 37 29 21 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 27 25 4O 2O k 18 ...

Page 19: ...g Washer 1 Blade Screw 1 Screw 8 10 x 3 1 8 in Pan Hd 1 Logo Plate 1 Key Part No Number Description 23 999529 002 24 999524 001 25 969634 002 26 STD532512 27 STD541025 28 STD500802 29 617006 005 30 STD532507 31 941401 815 32 STD541008 33 614658 006 34 STD551025 35 990147 001 36 969276 003 37 617108 003 38 968462 000 39 617966 013 40 967074 002 41 42 976913 001 972000 723 Quan Bevel Adjustment Knob...

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