Craftsman 315220380 - 10" Stationary Radial Arm Saw User Manual

Owner's Manual

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i PROFESSIONAL I

10 in. Stationary

RADIAL ARM SAW

Model No.

315.220380

Save this manual for

future reference.

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 LISA

visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

972000-505

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• Safety

• Features

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW

Ifthis CItRFTSMRN'Radial Arm Saw fails,dueto a defect inmaterialor workmanshipwithinone year fromthe

date of purchase, Sears willrepair it,free ofcharge.

Contacta Sears Service Center for repair.'

If thisproductisused for commercial'orrentalpurposes,this warrantyappliesonlyfor 90 daysfrom thedate of

purchase.

Thiswarranty givesyou specificlegal rights,and you may also have otherrightswhichvaryfrom state tostate.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Yoursaw has many features for makingcuttingoperations more pleasantand enjoyable.Safety,performance

and dependabilityhave been giventop priorityin the design ofthissaw makingiteasy to maintainand operate.

_l, CAUTION: Carefullyread throughthisentireowner's manualbeforeusingyournew saw.Pay close

attentionto the RulesFor Safe Operation, and all Safety AlertSymbols,includingDanger,Warning and

Caution. Ifyou use yoursaw properlyand onlyfor what itis intended,you willenjoyyears ofsafe, reliable

service.

_k Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attentionf!! Your safety is

involved.

,_ WARNING:

The operationof any powertoolcan resultinforeignobjectsbeing thrownintoyoureyes,

whichcan resultin severe eye damage. Before beginningpowertooloperation,always wear

safety gogglesor safety glasses withside shieldsand a full face shield when needed. We

recommendWide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglassesor standardsafety glasses

withside shields,available at Sears Retail Stores.

• Warranty and Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 2

• Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 2-3

• Rules For Safe Operation............................................................................................................................. 4-7

• Electrical........................................................................................................................................................ 8-9

• ProductSpecificationsand Glossary........................................................................................................ 10-t 1

• Unpackingand Accessories.......................................................................................................................... 11

• Loose PartsList........................................................................................................................................ 12-14

• Tools Needed................................................................................................................................................. 15

• Labels........................................................................................................................................................ 16-17

• Features.................................................................................................................................................... 18-21

• Assembly................................................................................................................................................... 22-36

AssemblingLeg Stand ................................................................................................................................... 22

MountingSaw to Leg Stand........................................................................................................................... 23

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AttachingElevating Handwheel..................................................................................................................... 23

InstallingtheYoke Assembly......................................................................................................................... 24

Removingthe Blade....................................................................................................................................... 25

AttachingTable Supports.............................................................................................................................. 25

Settingthe Arm Lock Knob............................................................................................................................ 26

Settingthe Yoke Clamp ................................................................................................................................. 26

Settingthe Bevel LockLever......................................................................................................................... 27

Tighteningthe Armand Column.................................................................................................................... 28

Adjustingthe ColumnTube ...................................................................................................................... 28-29

Adjustingthe CarriageBearings.................................................................................................................... 30

Levelingthe Table Supports.......................................................................................................................... 31

Installingthe FrontTable ............................................................................................................................... 32

Levelingthe FrontTable ................................................................................................................................ 33

InstallingRear Table, SpacerTable, Fence, and Clamps........................................................................ 33-34

Installing Bladeand BladeGuard .................................................................................................................. 34

: AligningRivingKnifeto Blade........................................................................................................................ 35

InstallingRipScale Indicators........................................................................................................................ 36

• Adjustments................................................................ :;,............................................................................ 36-42

Aligningthe Armfor CrossCuts .................................................................................................................... 37

Aligningthe Bladeto Table at 0" Bevel ......................................................................................................... 38

SquadngBlade to Fence ............................................................................................................................... 39

ParallelingBladetoTable .............................................................................................................................. 40

Aligningthe Rip Scale Indicators ................................................................................................................... 41

InstallingControlCut Device ......................................................................................................................... 42

• Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 43-53

Basic Operationofthe Radial Arm Saw ........................................................................................................ 43

Types of Cuts ................................................................................................................................................. 43

Switchand Switch Key................................................................................................................................... 44

Causes ofK_ckback....................................................................................................................................... 44

. AvoidingKickback.......................................................................................................................................... 44

CuttingAids.................................................................................................................................................... 45

Making a CrossCut ....................................................................................................................................... 46

Making a Miter Cut......................................................................................................................................... 47

Makinga Bevel Cut........................................................................................................................................ 48

Making a CompoundCrossCut..................................................................................................................... 49

RipCut Hazards and Precautions................................................................................................................. 50

SettingUp a RipCut ................................................................................................................................. 50-51

Making a RipCut ........................................................................................................................................... 51

Making Other Cuts ......................................................................................................................................... 52

CuttingLongWorkpieces............................................................................................................................... 52

Non-ThroughCuts ......................................................................................................................................... 53

• Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 54

• Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................ 55-59

• ExplodedView and Repair PartsUst ....................................................................................................... 60-81

• PartsOrdering/ Service .................................................................................................................... backpage

3 CRIIFTSHAN"RADIALSAW315.220380

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and

the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do

not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give ere not substitutes for

proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL

Note:

MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicatesdanger, warningor caution.May beused in conjunctionwithothersymbolsor

pictographs.

DANGER: Failuretoobey a safetywarningwillresultin seriousinjuryto yourselforto others.

Alwaysfollow thesafety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire, electricshockand personalinjury.

WARNING: Failureto obeya safety warningcan resultin serious injuryto yourselforto others.

Alwaysfollow thesafety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire, electricshockand personalinjury.

CAUTION: Failureto obeya safety warningmay resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto

yourselfor toothers. Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire, electdcshock

and personalinjury.

Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvitaltothe operationor maintenanceofthe equipment.

IMPORTANT

Servicingrequiresextremecare and knowledgeofthe

systemand shouldbe performedonlybya qualified

service technician.For servicewe suggestyoucontact

your nearestSears repaircenter. Alwaysuse odginal

factory replacementpartswhen servicing.

If you havequestionsabouttermsinthe following

rules, refertothe GlossaryofTerms for Woodworking

or the Featuressection.

_l, WARNING: Do not attemptto operatethistool

untilyou have readthoroughlyand understand

completelyall instructions,safety rules,etc.

containedin thismanual. Failureto comply can

resultin accidentsinvolvingfire, electdcshock,

or sedous personal injury.Save owner'smanual

and review frequently for continuing safe

operation,and instructingotherswho may use

thistool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL.Read the owner's

manualcarefully.Learnthe saw's applicationsand

limitationsas well as the specificpotentialhazards

relatedto thistool.

• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

Do not use powertoolsnear gasolineor other

flammable liquids,in damp or wet locations,or

expose themto rain. Keep the work area well lit.

• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitorsshouldwear safety glasses and be kepta

safe distancefrom workarea. Do notlet visitors

contact the toolor extensioncordwhileoperating.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredwork

areas and work benchesinviteaccidents. DO NOT

leave toolsor pieces ofwood on the sew while itis

in operation.Keep floorsclean and free of saw-

dust.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp

and clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructionsfor lubricatingand changingaccesso-

des.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks

and masterswitchesor by removingswitchkeys.

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not

force thetoolor attachmentto do a job itwas not

designedfor. Use it onlythe way itwas intended.

DRESS PROPERLY, Do notwear looseclothing,

gloves, neckties,rings,bracelets, or otherjewelry.

They can getcaught and draw you intomoving

pads. Nonslipfootwearisrecommended.Also

wear protectivehaircovedngto containlonghair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasseshave onlyimpact-

resistantlenses;they are NOT safety glasses.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Sedous injurycould

occur ifthe toolistipped or ifthe bladeis uninten-

tionallycontacted.

• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep properfootingand

balanceat all times.

• SECURE WORK. Useclamps or a viseto hold

workwhen practical.It's saferthan usingyour

handand frees bothhandsto operatethe tool.

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n USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sureyour extensioncordisin good condition,Use

onlya cord heavyenoughto carrythe currentyour

productwilldraw.An undersizedcordwillcause a

dropin linevoltage resultingin loss ofpowerand

overheating.A wiregage size (A.W.G.) of at least

14 is recommendedfor an extensioncord25 feet

or lessin length.If in doubt,use the nextheavier

gage. The smallerthe gage number,the heavier

thecord.

M AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch

is offwhen pluggingin the tool.

• REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS.

Get in the habitof checking- beforeturningon the

tool- thathex keys and adjustingwrenchesare

removedfrom tool.

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,

beforeservicing,orwhen changingattachments,

blades, bits,cutters,etc., all toolsshouldbe

disconnectedfrom the power supply.

• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It willdo thejob

better and more safelyat the rate for whichit was

designed.

• BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR

REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplugthe saw and

removethe switchkey.

_IL WARNING: When servicing,use onlyidentical

Craftsmanreplacementparts.Use of anyother

partsmay create a hazard or damage product.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Beforeusingthe tool

again, check any damaged parts,includingguards,

for properoperationand performance.Check •

alignmentof movingparts,bindingof movingparts,,

breakage of parts, saw stability,mounting,and any

other conditions thatmay affect itsoperation.A

damaged part mustbe propedyrepairedor re- •

placed bya qualifiedservicetechnicianat a Sears

repaircenter to avoidriskof personalinjury.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right

blade stylefor thematerial and the type of cut.

Use onlyblades markedfor at least5,000 rpmand

10 in. or smaller,with e 5/8 in.arbor hole.

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and Ingood working

order.This includesthe blade guard,the dving

knife, and the anti-kickback pawls.

• CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. When dpping,

feed work into a bladeor cutteragainstthe direc-

tionof rotation ofthe bladeor cutter.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAI"rENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leavethe tool

untilitcomes to a completestop.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using

improperaccessories may riskinjury.Consultthe

Accessoriessection for recommendedaccesso-

des.

M USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS. All

repairs,whether electricalor mechanical,should

be made bya qualifiedservicetechnicianat a

Sears repaircenter.

NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingofthe motor

could ignitefumes.

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the workand that no obstruc-

tionswillinterferewithsafe operation BEFORE

performingany work usingthis tool.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced bya qualified servicetechnicianat a

Sears repaircenter.

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

preventingbodycontactwith groundedsurfaces

suchas pipes,radiators,ranges, refrigerator

enclosures.

M GROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electricalpage.

• WEAR A DUST MASK to keep frominhalingfine

particles.Use wooddustcollectionsystems

wheneverpossible.

m PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng

protectionduringextended periodsofoperation.

• DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER

THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR

ANY MEDICATION.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

what youare doingand use commonsense. Do

not operate tool when you are fired. Do not

rush.

AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slipcould cause your

handto move intothe blade. ALWAYS make sure

you havegood balance.

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• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, Kickbackcan

occurwhen the bladestalls,drivingthe work piece

backtoward theoperator. It can causeyourhand

tocontact theblade, resultingin seriouspersonal

injury.Stay outof the blade pathand turnswitch

offimmediatelyit bladebinds or stalls.

• DO NOT USE A PERSON AS A SUBSTITUTE

FOR A TABLE ifadditional supportisneeded. Use

a supportthe same heightas thetable.

• USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK

OF THE SAW TABLE when sawingwide or long

workpiecesto minimizethe riskofblade pinching

and kickback.Use a sturdy"outrigger" supportto

preventtippingif a table extensionmore than24

incheslongis attached tothe saw.

• CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE

MATERIALS. Do notcut metal•

• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments

are secure.

I NEVER cut more than one piece at a tnme.DO

NOT STACK more than one workpieceon the saw

table at a time.

l DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARD.

Never operate the saw withthe bladeguard

removed. Make sure all guardsare operating

properlybeforeeach use.

• NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-

HAND. Always place the workpieceto becut on

the saw table and positionitfirmlyagainst the

fence as a backstop.

• USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or

straightedge guide when ripping.

• BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF

NAILS. Inspectfor and remove all nailsfrom

lumberbefore cutting.

• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORK-

PIECE. Never startthe saw withthe bladetouching

the stock.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Do not reach underneathwork or in blade cutting

path with yourhandsand fingers for any reason.

Always turnthe poweroffwhen cut iscomplete.

• USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSHSTICK in ripmode

for workpiecesso smallthat yourfingersgo under

the bladeguard. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other

movingpartsduring use, for any reason.

ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL

SPEED beforestartinga cutto avoid bladebinding

or stalling.

ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE when ripping;

never pullittowardthe saw.

DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.

Do notforce the workpieceagainsttheblade.

ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting

it, toavoidaccidentalstartingwhen reconnecting

to thepowersupply.NEVER leave the saw

unattendedwhile connectedto a powersource.

• BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING

COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplugthe saw

and removethe switchkey.

• KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM

OIL AND GREASE. Always usea clean cloth

when cleaning. Never usebrake fluids,gasoline,

petroleum-basedproducts,or anysolventsto

clean tool.

• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharpbladesminimizestalling

and kickback•Keep bladesfree of rust,grease,

and pitch.

_i, WARNING: Blade coastsafterbeingturnedoff.

USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.

Use onlyextensioncordswiththe marking"Ac-

ceptablefor use withoutdoorappliances; store

indoorswhile notin use,"Use extensioncordswith

an electricalratingnot lessthan thesaw's rating.

Alwaysdisconnectthe extensioncordfromthe

outletbeforedisconnectingthe productfromthe

extensioncord.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

CORDS PERIODICALLY and, ifdamaged, have

repairedbya qualifiedservicetechnicianat a

Sears repaircenter. Stay constantly aware ofcord

locationand keep it wellaway fromthe moving

blade.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yankthecordto

disconnectitfrom receptacle.Keep the cordfrom

heat, oil, and sharpedges.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you

loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-

tionsalso.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

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M SECURE THE SAW. Firmlyboltthe saw tothe leg

stand to keepthe saw fromtipping,walking,or

sliding.

B DO NOT SET UP WORK WITH THE BLADE

SPINNING. Keep the saw poweroffuntilyou are

ready to use it.

M RIP ONLY WORKPIECES LONGER THAN THE

BLADE'S DIAMETER. Never ripa pieceof wood

that isshorterthan the diameterof the blade.

m NEVER LOWER AN UNLOCKED REVOLVING

CUI-rlNG TOOL. Alwayslock thecarriage lock

knobbefore loweringthe blade.

M SHUT OFF THE POWER TO FREE A JAMMED

GUARD. Press the switchoff beforeputtingyour

hands near the blade. Wait forthe bladeto stop,

then free the guard.

B LOCK THE SAW BEFORE MOVING IT. Secure

the radial armwith the arm lockknob. Secure the

carriage withthe carriage lockknob.

B POSITION THE WORKPIECE WITH THE FIN-

ISHED SIDE DOWN. If theanti-kickbackpawls

catchthe woodto stop kickback,they couldmar

thetop surface or cause splintering.

M POSITION THE WORKPIECE SO NO ONE MUST

STAND IN LINE WITH THE BLADE. Ifkickbackor

climboccurs, a helper,operator, or observerin the

sawblade path couldbe seriouslyinjured.

M POSITION THE CUT SO THE WASTE PART

FALLS OFF. Never use a lengthstopon the free

end ofthe workpiece. Never applyforceto thefree

end or holditwhilethe sawblade isrotating.

WARNING: In a ripcut, holdingthecut-offedge

behindthe blade can causethe cut edges to

pinch,riskingkickback.It couldcause the blade

toclimbover the frontedge ofthe woodand

contactyourhand.

n BEFORE STARTING EACH CUT, check thatno

play existsin the carriage. Be sure the arm, yoke

and bevel locksand clamps are tight.Verify the

blade, aUhandles, bladewashers, and bladenuts

are secure.

M BEFORE MAKING A CUT, test the upperand

lowerblade guardsfor free movement up and

down. Positionthe nose of theguard tojust clear

the workpiece.

M AVOID KICKBACK AND POSSIBLE INJURY by

preventingheeling,grabbing,and pinching.

• BEFORE CUTTING, positionand tightenthe blade

guard and anti-kickbackpawls.Test thepawls to

make sure theywould stop kickbackifitstarted.

Keep the pointssharp.

M KEEP THE SAW BLADE PATH CLEAR. Position

the saw toallow enoughroomon all sides so

neitherthe operatornora visitorstands in linewith

the sawblade.

M AVOID HEELING by adjustingthe saw bladeso it

exactlyparallelsthe fence duringrippingopera-

tions.

M AVOID GRABBING in ripmode by keepingthe

saw bladecorrectly adjusted and byfeeding the

work fromthe infeedside (oppositetheanti-

kickbackpawls).

B AVOID PINCHING by usinga rivingknife and

sharpsaw blade. Keep the work positionedfirmly

againstthefence.

B USE IN-RIP WHENEVER POSSIBLE by position-

ingthe work sothe blade isbetween (inside)the

columnand the motor.

m NEVER ADJUST GUARD, PAWLS, OR BLADE

WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE POWER.

Alwaysturnoffthe switchand unplugthe cord

beforefreeing a jammed blade, tighteninga loose

blade, or repositioningthe guardor pawls.

,_ CAUTION: Do notturnthe motorswitchon and

off rapidly.This can loosenthe sawblade.

n NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF

WOOD AT A TIME. The feed willbe unevenand

couldcause the bladeto pick up one or more

piecesand cause seriousinjury.

B TURN OFF SAW IF A STRANGE NOISE OR

HEAVY VIBRATION OCCURS. Immediatelyturn

offthe saw, locatethe source, and correct the

problembeforeusingthe saw further.

U POSITION THE CUT SO THE BLADE WILL NOT

EXTEND BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE TABLE.

KEEP THE GUARDS IN PLACE AND THE WORK

SURFACE CLEAR DURING A CUT. Small objects

or woodsliverscan ricochetfrom the blade intothe

fence and backtowardthe operator. Ifthe blade

loosensslivers, removethem witha stick, notyour

hand.

• IN A RIP CUT, DO NOT LET GO OF THE WORK-

PIECE UNTIL THE CUT IS COMPLETE. When the

workpiece isfedintothe blade, pushthe workpiece

all the way pastthe blade.

7 CRAFTSHQN'RADIALSAW315.220380

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only3-wire extensioncordsthat have3-prong

groundingplugsand 3-pole receptaclesthataccept

the tool'splug.When usinga powertoolat a consider-

able distancefrom the powersource, usean exten-

sioncord heavyenoughto carrythecurrent thatthe

toolwilldrew. An undersizedextensioncordwill

cause a drop in linevoltage, resultingin a lossof

power and causingthe motortooverheat. Use the

chart providedbelowto determinethe minimumwire

size requiredin an extensioncord. Only roundjack-

eted cordslistedby Underwriter'sLaboratories(UL)

shouldbe used.

Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)

Up to25 feet 14

26-100 feet 12

When workingwith thetooloutdoors,use an exten-

sioncordthat isdesignedforoutside use. This is

indicatedbythe lettersWA on the cord'sjacket.

Before usingan extensioncord, inspectitfor Looseor

exposedwires and cutor worninsulation.

_1_ CAUTION: Keep the cordaway from the cutting

area and positionthe cordsothat itwillnot be

caught on lumber,tools,or otherobjectsdudng

cuttingoperations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw ispowered by

a precisionbuiltelectricmotor.It shouldbe connected

to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

(normal household current). Itshouldbeconnected

to a 240 volt power supplyonly If It has been reset

according to the Instructions in this manual.The

motorhas been set at thefactory for 120 volts;if itis

reconnectedto operate at 240 volts,the main power

cord plugand any receptaclemustbe replacedwith

devices rated for 240 volts.Thistoolwillnotoperate

on directcurrent(DC). A substantialvoltagedropwill

cause a lossof power and the motorwilloverheat. If

the saw does not operatewhen plugged intoan outlet,

doublecheckthe power supply.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed ofyoursaw isapproximately3,600

rpm. Thisspeed isnot constant.Forvoltage, the

wiringin a shopisas importantas the motor'shorse-

power rating.A line intendedonlyfor lightscannot

propedycarry a powertoolmotor.Wire that is heavy

enoughfor a shortdistancewillbe too lightfor a

greater distance. A linethatcan supportone power

tool may not be able tosupporttwoor three tools.

GROUNDINGINSTRUC_ONS

In theevent of a malfunctionor breakdown,grounding

providesa path ofleast resistancefor electriccurrent

toreducethe riskof electricshock.This toolis

equippedwithan electriccordhavingan equipment-

groundingconductorand a groundingplug.The plug

mustbe pluggedintoa matchingoutletthat ispropedy

installedand groundedin accordancewithall local

codes and ordinances.

Do not modifythe plugprovided.Ifit willnot fit the

outlet,have the properoutletinstalledbya qualified

electrician.Improperconnectionof theequipment-

groundingconductorcan resultina riskof electric

shock.The conductorwith insulationhavingan outer

surfacethat isgreen withor withoutyellowstripesis

the equipment-groundingconductor.If repairor

replacementofthe electriccordor plugis necessary,

do notconnectthe equipment-groundingconductorto

a liveterminal.

Check with a qualifiedelectricianor servicepersonnel

ifthe groundinginstructionsare notcompletely

understood,or if indoubt asto whetherthetool is

properlygrounded.

Repair or replacea damaged or worncordimmedi-

ately.

Thistool isintendedfor useon a circuitthat hasan

outletlikethe one shownin Figure I. Italso has a

groundingpinlikethe one shown.

COVEROFGROUNDED

OUTLETBOX

Fig. 1

CRAFTSMAN"RADIAL SAW 315,220380 8

CHANGING VOLTAGE

See Figures2-4.

Your radial saw has been set up at the factoryto

operateefficientlyon a 120V AC singlevoltagecircuit.

However, if heavyduty operationisrequired,the

circuitsare overloaded,or the circuitis lowvoltage,

have a qualifiedelectdcianchangethe voltageonthe

main power systemtoa 240V AC voltagecircuit.

_l, WARNING: The controlcutdevice isset up for

a 120V AC singlevoltagecircuit.Do not modify

the control cut cord. Identifythe controlcut

cord and tie itbackout ofthe way.

• Correctlyidentifythe controlcutcord, unplugit,

and set itaside.

• Unplugthe main powercord.

• Remove the blade following the procedureinthe

Assemblysection.

• Remove the pan head screwabove theblade

arbor on the motorcover. Liftmotorcoverto

expose switch.See Figure2.

• Use a small screwdriverto slidethe dualvoltage

switchto the 240V position.See Figures3 and 4.

• Reinstallmotorcover.

• Replace the 120V plugon the main cordwith a UL

listed240V, 15 amp, 3-prongplug.

• Followthe instructionsprovidedwiththe UL listed

plug.

• Plugthe cordintoa 240V, 15 amp, 3-blade recep-

tacle. Make sure the receptacleisconnected to a

240V AC powersupplythrougha 240V'bmnch

circuitthat hasa 15 ampfuse orcircuitbreaker.

Note: No adapter isavailable for thistype of plugor

receptacle.

PANHEADSCREW

M_ORC_ER

LIFTMOTORCOVERTOEXPOSESWITCH

SUDEASSHOWNFORSINGLEVOLTAGECIRCUITS

SWITCHSHOWNIN110-120VOLTPosmoN

Fig. 3

LIFTMOTORCOVERTOEXPOSESWITCH

SLIDEASSHOWNFORDUN.VOLTAGECIRCUITS

SWITCHSHOWNIN220-240VOLTPOSmON

Fig. 4

BLADEARBOR Fig. 2

9 CnFT|NIIN"RADIALSAW315.220380

BladeArbor 5/8 in.

Blade Diameter 10 in.

Blade Bevel Angle 0"- 90"

Radial Arm Swing Range 50"left - 90" right

Blade Height Adjust 5.35 in.

Carriage Travel 17.25 in.

CuttingCapacity- MaximumCross Cut 15.50 in.

CuttingCapacity - MaximumOut-Rip 26 in.

CuttingCapacity- MaximumIn-Rip

Depth ofCut at 90"

Depthof Cut at 45"

Table Size

TableHeight

Rating

Input

No LoadSpeed

16 in.

3 in.

2.25 in.

40 x 27.75 x 1 in.

36 in.

120V/240V 60 Hz - AC only

13.0/6.5 Amperes

3,600 RPM

Bevel Cut

A cutmade acrossa workpiecewiththe blade at any

angle otherthan 90°to the table surface.

Chamfer

A cut removinga wedge froma blocksothe end (or

partof it) isangled ratherthan at 90 degrees.,

Climb

A hazard in whichthe blade=climbs" overand out of

theworkpiece, pullingthe stockout of the operator's

handsor runningacross theworkpiece.

Compound Cut

A crosscut withbotha miterangle and a bevel angle.

Cross Cut

A cuttingoperation withthe bladeparallelto the

carriage arm and the bladeteeth pointingdown. Itcan

be across or withthe grain, normallyacross the grain

or widthof the workpiece.

Dado Cut

A non-throughcutthat leavesa square notchor

trough;requiresa specialblade.

Featherboard

A deviceto help guideworkpiecesduringripcuts.

Fence

A piece of woodusedas a edge guidefor the

workplace.Locatedperpendiculartothe carriage arm.

Can be placed at differentdistancesfrom the rear

table edge in combinationwith theother table pieces

and issecured withtable clamps.

Freehand

Dangerouspracticeof makinga out withoutusinga

fence.

Gum

A sticky, sap-based residuefromwood products.

Heel

Alignmentofthe blade tothefence.

Infeed

The side ofthe blade where theblade teethpointup,

oppositethe anti-kickbackpawls.

In-Rip

A type of ripcut in whichthe blade isbetween the

columnand the motor.

Kerr

The space leftbythe removalofmaterialin a cutor

the slotproducedbythe blade ina non-throughcut.

Kickback

A hazard thatcan occurwhen blade bindsor stalls,

throwingworkpieceback towardoperator.

Leading End

The end ofthe workpiecepushedintothe cuttingtool

first.

Miter Cut

A verticalcutmade at anyangle otherthan 0" across

the workpiece.

Molding

A shapingcutthat gives a vaded shapeto the

workpieceand requiresa specialblade.

Out-Rip

Atype of ripcut inwhichthe motoris betweenthe

bladeand the column.(The blade is"outside"the

motor).

Pushatlck

A device usedto feed theworkpiecethroughthe saw

blade duringcuttingoperations.It helpskeepthe

operator'shandswell away fromthe blade.

Rabbet

A type ofcutthatgives a notchin the edge of a

workpiece.

Resaw

A cuttingoperationto reducethe thicknessofthe

workplaceto make thinnerpieces.

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Resin

A sticky,sap-based substance.

Rip Cut "

In a radial saw, a cutmade withthe bladeparallelto

the fence and perpendiculartothe arm. Can be

acrossor with thegrain.The teeth pointup at the

pointofcontactwith the wood,

Sawblade Path

The area directlyin line withthe blade-- over, under,

behind, or in frontof it. Also,the workpiecearea which

willbe or has been cutby theblade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is off

sat from the face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Saw throwingbacka workpiecesimilartokickback.

Through Sawing

AnyCuttingoperationwhere the bladeextends

completelythroughtheworkpieca.

Trailing End

The workpieceend lastcut bythe blade ina ripcut.

Workplace

The itemon whichthe cuttingoperationis beingdone.

The surfacesof a workpieceare commonly referredto

as faces, ends,and edges.

Worktable

The surfaceon whichtheworkpieca restswhile

performinga cuttingoperation.

WARNING: To preventaccidentalstartingthat

could cause possibleseriouspersonalinjury,

assemble all partsto yoursaw beforeconnecting

itto powersupply.The saw shouldnever be

connected tothe powersupplywhen you are

assemblingparts,makingadjustments,installing

or removingblades, or when notin use.

_, WARNING: If any partsare missing,do not

operate thistool untilthe missingpartsare

replaced.Failure todo so couldresultin possible

seriouspersonalinjury.

• Carefullyremove all partsfrom thecarton and

place the saw on a levelworksurface. Separate

and checkagainstthe listoflooseparts.

• Do not discardthepackingmaterialsuntilyou have

carefullyinspectedthe saw, identifiedall parts,and

satisfactorilyoperated yournew saw.

Note: If any partsare damaged or missing,do not

attempttoplug inthe powercord and turnthe

switchon untilthe damaged or missingparts

are obtainedand are installedcorrectly.

The followingrecommendedaccessoriesare currentlyavailableat Sears RetailStores.

• Steel and carbide tippedcircularsaw blades • Adjustabletaper jig

• Hold down clamps • Sawdustcollectorshroud

• Saw baskets

WARNING: The use ofattachmentsor accessoriesnotlistedmightbe hazardous.

11 CRIIFTSNRN"RADIALSAW315.220380

Checkall looseparts fromthe box withthe listbelow. Use the instructionson the followingpages to assemble.

Allfasteners are shownactual size.

f. Saw Assembly.................................................... 1

SAWASSEMBLYSHOWNASPACKED

ElevatingHandwheel

A. Handwheel................................................... ;. 1

B. Screw (10-24 x 5/8 In. Soc. Hd.).................... 1

C. StarWasher................................................... 1

(IUImMlUr RADIALSAWS15._,0_180

Fig. 5

3; BladeWrench..........;.......................................... 2

4. Hex Key

A. 3/16 In. Hex Key............................................. 1

B. 1/4 in.Hex Key............................................... 1

Fig.6A

Checkall loosepartsfromthe box withthe listbelow. Use the Instructions on the followingpages to assemble.

Allfasteners are shownactual size.

5. Saw Base To Leg Stand Assembly

A. Saw Assembly(not shown) ........................... 1

B. Leg Stand Assembly(notshown).................. 1

C. Hex bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.Hex Head) ........... 4

D. Washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8

E. Lockwasher (5/16 in.) ................................... 4

F. Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................... 4

C D E F

9. Fence.................................................................. 1

10. LevelingHardware for FrontTable

A. Screw(1/4-20 x 1-3/4 in.) .............................. 1

B. Washer........................................................... 1

C. U-clip.............................................................. 1

D. Setscrew........................................................ 1

6. Hardware for FrontTable

A. Fronttable ...................................................... 1

B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1 in.)..................................... 4,

C. Washer (1/4 in.) ............................................. 4

D. Lockwasher (1/4 in.) ..................................... 4

11. Scale Indicator

E. Tee nut........................................................... 1

A B

D E

A. Screw............................................................. 4

B. Speed Nut ...................................................... 2

C. Indicator......................................................... 2

D. SwitchKey..................................................... 2

7, RearT:ble .....................: .................: ................:.I

8. Spacer Table ...................................................... 1

Fig. 6B

13 CHFi2HIIN"RADIALSAWIlS.220UO

Check all loosepartsfrom the boxwith the listbelow. Usethe instructionson the followingpages toassemble.

Allfasteners are shownactual size.

12. Table Support

A. Table SupportRails ....................................... 2

B. Square head bolt(5/16-18 x 314in.).............. 4

C. Flatwasher (5/16 in,)..................................... 4

D. Lockwasher (5/18 in.) ................................... 4

E. Hex nut(5/16-18) ........................................... 4

©©.®

B C D E

13. Table Clamp....................................................... 2

A. Thumb screw(2) ............................................ 2

B. Squarenut ..................................................... 2

C. Table clampbracket ...................................... 2

D. Cupwasher.................................................... 2

14. Owner's Manual (notshown) ............................. 1

15.

Leg Stand ........................................................... 1

A. Leg ................................................................. 4

B. Long bottom brace ......................................... 2

C. Long top brace ............................................... 2

D. Shortbottom brace ........................................ 2

E, Short top brace .............................................. 2

F. Foot ................................................................ 4

G. Screw (1/4-20 x 5/8 in.) ............................... 40

H. Star washer .................................................. 40

I. Hex nut (1/4-20) ............................................ 40

J, Hex nut (3/8-16) .............................................. 8

o ol

o o I

O( O0 J

H I J

Fig. 6C

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Thefollowingtoolsareneededforassemblyandalignment.Theyarenotincludedwiththissaw.

HEXKEYS:

S/32In.AND1/8in.

LEVEL

MEDIUMFLAT BLADESCREWDRIVER

#2PHILUPSSCREWDRIVER

PENCIL

SMALLHAMMER

FRAMINGSQUARE

Fig. 7

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-ontrol CutSettings

Crospcut

Wood Seftlng Feet

Type Position Minute

Hard A 0-6

Medium B 0-20

Soft C 0-35

B,vel Cr0sscJt

Wood Setting Feet

Type Position Minute

All Types A 0-6

Wood I Setting Feet

Type [ Position Minute ,

Hard I A 0-6

Mediuml e

0-20

Soft I c

0-35

CompoundCr0=scot

Wood i Setting Feet

Type I Position Minute

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WARNING/ ADVERTENCIA

• For your own safety, Read and understand

owner's manual before operating saw.

• This tool has more than one connection to the

power source.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or Injury,

disconnect all power connections

• When sarvlclng, usa only Identical

replacement parts.

• Para au segurldad, lea y entlenda el manual del

propletarlo antes de operar la sierra.

Fig. 8A

(HFT_;NRIrRADIALSAW316,220_10 16

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AWARNING

ADVERTENCIA

• Read and understand owners manual

before operating sew.

• For your safety, do not use

accessories without proper guarding.

• Provide proper workplece support

• Position cutting tool behind the

fence.

• With power off and switch key

removed, turn cutting tool by hand to

make sure it does not strike guard,

fence or any other sew parts.

• Pare su segurlded, lea y entlenda el

manual del propletario antes de

operar is sierra.

Control Cu_t

On I

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Turnpower offandwalt to_ bladetostopbeforemovingworkplaceor

changingsattlnp.

DUnglngsawbeforechangingthe bladeorsarviving,

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17 ClUiFl'|HlilrRADIALSAW316,320380

KNOWYOURRADIALSAW

See Figure9A.

OVERVIEW -The mainoperatingcomponentsinclude

the column,thearm, and the yokeassembly (yoke,

motor,and blade), and theiroperationissummarized

in theparagraph below. Safetyfeatures and control

functionsare givenalso. Spendinga few minutes

reviewingthe illustrationsand features list belowand

on the followingpages to locate these itemswillmake

assemblyeasier.

METHOD OF OPERATION: The column at the back

ofthe saw supportsthe radialarm. The armcan be

raisedor loweredto changethe bladeheightor

swiveledleftand rightfor a mitercut. A yoke fitsinto

a Carriage on the arm, whichcantravel back and

forward.The yokesupportsthe yokeassembly

(motor, blade, and blade guard) and can be pivoted

so the bladefaces right,front,or left. The motorcan

be rotatedto changethe blade angle.

Controlfunctions include1) column height(elevating

handwheel), 2) arm angle (arm lockknob),3) yoke

movementon arm (*carriagelockknob)4) yoke

rotation(*yoke pivotlatchand *yoke lockhandle),and

5) blade bevel (*bevel indexlever and *bevel lock

knob).

Safety features includethe controlcutdevice,the

removableswitchkey, and theblade guard assembly.

Never operatethe saw withoutensudngthese safety

features are in place and functioning correctly.

On a radialsaw, =crosscut"meansa cutparallelto

the arm, and a "ripcut' is perpendiculartothe arm.

There are several ways to make cuts, dependingon

thesize and materialofthe workpieceand the end

resultdesired.

Beforeattemptingtouse yoursaw,familiarize yoursaff

withall operatingfeatures and safety requirementsof

yourSears CraftsmanRadial Arm Saw.

*Shownon following pages

ARMLOCKKNOB

YOKE

CARRIAGE

ANDCOVER

CONTROL

CUTHOUSING

SWITCHANDKEY

BLADEAND

BLADEGUARD

COLUMN

MOTOR

ELEVA_NG

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 9A

[IIIIF'Ir$MRWRADIALSAW31S.220380 18

FEATURESLIST

See Figures9A-9D.

ADJUSTABLE TABLES - A narrowspacer table and

wider rear table thatcan be repositionedor even

replacedwith differenttables. See Figure 9C.

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Toothed pawlsthat snag

the workin case of kickbackduring ripcuts. (When

the blade isparallelto the arm, the pawls are in front

of theblade.) Keep the pawlsin placeto reduce risk

of injury.See Figure 9D.

ARM - The assemblyextendingfrom the column,

whichsupportsthe yoke, the motor,and the blade.

See Figure9A.

ARM LOCK KNOB - Controlsarm angle. Use toset

the armto the positivestopsat 0", 45" left,and 45"

rightand tolock the arm inplace. Locatedon top of

arm at front. See Figures9A and gB.

BEVEL INDEX KNOB - Controlsthe bladeangle

between positivestopsat 0", 45", and 90". Located

behindthe handle. See FiguregB.

BEVEL INDEX SCALE - Showsthe blade anglefor

bevel cutsand islocatedbehindthe handle. See

Figure9B.

BEVEL LOCK LEVER - Sets and locksbladeangle. It

islocatedbelowthe handle.See Figure9B.

BLADE - Formaximumperformance,use theCrafts-

man40-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped blade provided

withyoursaw. It isa high-qualitycombination blade

suitablefor rippingand crosscutoperations.Blades

recommendedfor otheroperationsare listedinthe

Accessorysectionof thismanual. The blade is

powered bythe main motorand turnedoffby the

switch.See Figure 9D.

_, WARNING: Use onlyblades ratedfor at least

5,000 rpm and recommendedfor useon this

saw. Check withyournearest Sears retailstore.

BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY - Protectiveunitover

the blade, witha rivingknife,anti-kickbackpawls,an

upper blade guard,a lowerouter bladeguard, and a

lower innerblade guard.Alwayskeep each item in

place unlessspecificallyinstructedto moveit. See

Figures9A and 9D.

BLADE GUARD CLAMP SCREW - Secures the

blade guardtothe motor.Locatedbetween theblade

and the motor. See Figure9D.

MITERSCALE

ARMLOCKKNOB

YOKEPIVOTLATCH

YOKE

RIP

SCALE(S)

COLUMNTUBE

BEVEL

INDEXKNOB

YOKE

LOCKHANDLE

BEVEL

INDEXSCALE

MOTOR

COLUMNSUPPORT

CARRIAGE-Shdesalongtrackunderarmand

supportsyoke. Containedin twocarriage covers,one

on each side ofthe arm. See Figure9C.

CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB - Controlswhetherthe

carriage islockedor can travel Locatedon the left

side ofthe arm on the carnagecover. See Figure9C.

COLUMN - Updghthousingat the backofthe saw,

consistingofa columnsupportand a column tube.

The columntube can be raisedor loweredwith the

elevating handwheelat the frontof the saw See

Figures9A and 9B.

CONTROL CUT DEVICE - Limitscarriagespeed to

preventclimb, usinga cable from the cardageto the

column.Has a separate motoron left side,whichis

activated bythe switchtriggerin the handle.The

cable returns thecarriage to thecolumnwhen the

motoris notactivated. Speed is adjustedwitha

thumbwheelon the handle. Itrunson a separate

120V AC singlevoltagecircuit See Figure9C.

_i, WARNING: When connecting onlyone of'the

cords,squeeze the switchtdggerinthe handle. If

the mare motorcordaloneisconnected, the

switchtriggerinthe handlewillnotoperatethe

controlcutdevice.The carriage cannot be

advancedwithoutpowertothecontrolcutdevice.

DUAL VOLTAGE - If needed, yourmain power

sourcemay be rewired bya qualifiedelectdcianto

providea 240V AC circuit. See the Electricalsection.

DUST GUIDE - Directssawdust,created fromthe cut

being made, inthe directionyou set. Locatedat the

rear ofthe upperblade guard. See Figure9D.

ELEVATING HANDWHEEL - The handwheelbelow

the worktable(in front)that changesthe heightof the

arm and the blade. See Figure 9C.

FENCE - Removable guide forwork,whichextends

across w_dthoftable, See Figure 9C.

FRONT TABLE - Fixed portionofthe worktablethat

supportsthe work.See Figure9C.

HANDLE - Used to pullthe yoke assembly.Mounted

on theyoke tothe rightof the blade. See Figure 9C.

HOLD DOWN - A metal guardto control workpiece

climbdudng ripcuts. When blade parallelsarm, hold

downis overthe back ofthe blade. See Figure9D.

HOLD DOWN KNOB - Controlsplacementofthe hold

downand locksitm place. See Figure 9D.

MITER SCALE - Shows the miterangle settingofthe

arm. See Figure 9B.

TRACK

CARRIAGE CARRIAGE

LOCKKNOB ANDCOVER

CONTROL

CUTMOTOR

CONTROL

CUTCABLE

REAR

TABLE

SPACER

TABLE

SWITCH

ANDKEY

CONTROLCUT

THUMBWHEEL

FRONTTABLE

FENCE

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. gC

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MOTOR(13/6.5AMP)-Powersthebladeandis

controlledbytheswitchand key at the frontof the

arm. The powerfulinductionmotorhas a capacitor

start. It is mountedinthe yoke and rotatedwith the

bevel indexknoband bevel locklever. See Figure9B.

RIP SCALES - Show the distancefrom the fenceto

the blade. (In-dp scales are on the rightside ofthe

arm, and out-ripscales are on the leftside.) Upper

scalesshow the distancewiththe fence besidethe

fronttable. Lowerscales showthe distancewith the

fence in farthest backposition.See Figure9B.

RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Locateddirectlyin

front of the bladeand besidethe anti-kickbackpawls,

the rivingknife keepscut edges from bindingduring

ripcuts, See Figure9D.

RIVING KNIFE BRACKET - Allowsadjustmentofthe

dving knife.Locatedmidway along the rivingknife.

See Figure 9D.

RIVING KNIFE KNOB - Adjuststhe rivingknifeand

locksbeth the pawls and the rivingknife in place.

Locatedtowardthe top andfront ofthe blade guard. '

See Figure 9D.

SWITCH TRIGGER - Used topower thecontrolcut

deviceto allowyoke assemblyto be pulledforward.

Mountedin the handle. See Figure9D.

SWITCH WITH KEY - Powersthe blademotor.

Placed onthe frontofthe arm for easy access.To

locktheswitchonce ithas been pressedtoOFF,

removethe yellowkey. Place the key in a locationthat

isinaccessibleto childrenand othersnotqualifiedto

use thetool. See Figures9A and 9C.

YOKE - Supportsthe blade and motor.Can be

pivotedto indexthe bladebetween ripand crosscuts.

Locatedbetween the carriage and the motor. See

Figure 9B.

YOKE PIVOT LATCH - indexesthe yoke (afterit is

released) to positionthe blade toface right(out-rip

cut), front(crosscut), or left(in-ripcut). Locatedon

the rightcardage cover. See Figure9B.

YOKE LOCK HANDLE - Releases the yoketo allow

indexingfor ripcut orcross cut. Locatedbelowthe

yoke, on the right.See Figure 9B.

DUSTGUIDE

HOLDDOWN

HOLD

DOWNKNOB

SWITCH

RIVING

UPPER

BLADEGUARD :

RIVINGKNIFE

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

BLADE

RIVING

o KNIFEBRACKET

ANTI-KICKBACK

__ Fig. 9D

rlUIFTSNIIWRADIALSAWStl;_mSO

Assemblyisbestdone in the areawhere thesaw will

be used. When you removethe saw and hardware

fromthe packingmatedals, carefullycheckthe items

withthe Loose Partslist.If you are unsureabout the

descriptionof any part,refer to theirillustrations.For

yourconvenience,all fasteners have been drawn

actual size. Ifany pads are missing,delay assembling

untilyou have obtainedthe missingpart(s).

Yourradial arm saw iscapable ofa wide varietyof

operations,and thus requiresa numberof initialsetup

adjustments.However, once the saw isset up,you

cancheck yoursaw in aboutten minutesand correct

any misalignmentwiththe proceduresin the Adjust-

mentsection.

CAUTION: Performall the proceduresin both

the Assemblyand Adjustmentssectionsbefore

usingthe saw. Runa checkon yoursaw

frequently,referringtothe Adjustmentssection.

Failureto performthe adjustmentsin the initial

set up or on a frequentbasiscan resultinpoor

performanceor machinedamage.

ASSEMBLING LEG STAND

See Figures 10,4- IOC.

• Take the followinghardwarefromthe hardware

bags inthe leg standcarton:

40 trusshead screws(1/4-20 x 5/8 in.)

40 starwashers(1/4 in.)

40 hex nuts(1/4-20)

• Take thefollowinghardwarefromthe remaining

hardwarebags in the legstand carton:

4 levelingfeet

8 largehex nuts(3/8-16)

• Obtainfourlegsand eightbraces fromthe leg

stand carton. See theLoosePartssection.

• Placea 3/8-16 hex nuton each levelingfootand

insertlevelingfeet intothe bottom ofthe legs.Cap

with remaining3/8-16 hex nutsbutonlyfinger

tighten.See Figure 10,4.

• Place a shortupperbrace insidetwoof thelegs

(wideend oflegs up)and alignthethree holesin

the brace withthe holesinthe legs.

• Insertthe screws.Addthe starwashersand 1/4-20

hex nuts.Fingertighten.

• Installa shortlowerbrace onthe legs.

See Figure IOA.

• Repeat forthe otherend assembly.

• Connectthe leg setswith a longupperbrace.Add

the hardwareand finger tighten.Repeat for the

otherside brace,then installthe longlowerbraces.

See Figure lOB.

• Tightenall screws,washers,and nutswitha 7/16

in.wrenchand as needed a #2 phillipsscrewdriver.

• Move the leg standtothe desiredlocation.Usinga

level,adjustthe levelingfeet by raisingorlowering

theboltswitha 9/16 in. wrench.

• When the leg stand islevel,securelytighten all four

nutswiththe wrench.

• Your legstand isnowcompletelyassembledand

readyfor use. See Figure 10C.

LONG

UPPERBRACE

SHORT

LOWERBRACE

;TAR

WASHER

HEADSCREW

HEXNUT

(1_-20)

HEXNUT

(3/8-16)

I.EVEUNGFOOT Fig. 10A

I:RIIR3MIIWRADIALSAW315.220380 22

LONG

LOWERBRACE Fig. lOB

Fig. 10C

MOUNTING SAW TO LEG STAND

See Figure 11.

,_ WARNING: Firmlyboltthe saw tothe leg stand

to keep the saw from tipping,walking,or sliding.

• Locatethefollowinghardwarefroma smallhard-

ware bag:

4 hexboils (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.)

4 Iockwashers(5/16 in.)

8 flatwashers (11/32 in.)

4 hex nuts(5/16-18)

• Place the saw on top ofthe legstand sothe holes

in the saw base lineup withthe holeson top ofthe

leg standbraces.

• Puta washer on a screw,and put thescrewand

washer intothe holein thesaw base. Cap with

another washer,then a Iockwasherand a hex nut.

Hand tightenthe set.

• Installthe otherthree setsand securelytightenall ,

foursets witha 1/2 in.wrench.

An'ACHING ELEVATING HANDWHEEL

See Figure 12.

_1= WARNING: Be surethe main powercordof

yoursaw is unplugged.Ignodngthisprecaution

could resultin seriousinjury.Do not performthe

followingstepsunlessthe saw is unplugged.

The elevating handwheeladjuststhe heightofthe

radialarm and the blade.

• Take the handwheel,starwasher,and screw

(10-24 x 5/8 in.Soc. Hd.) from the hardwarebag.

• Placethe bandwheel on the end oftheelevating

shaft,whichextendsfromthe front ofthe saw base.

• Placethe starwasher on thescrewand thread

screwintothe end ofthe shaft.

• Securelytightenthe screwwitha 5/32 in.hex key.

• Raiseor lowerthe armby turningthe handwheel.

ELEVATING

SHAFT

HANDWHEEL

SCREW

SAW

BASE

LEG

_TANO

STARWASHER

SAWBASE

Fig. 12

FLAT

LEGSTAND

HEXNUT

Fig. 11

23 CRRFTJ[MIIWRADIALSAW315,220380

INSTALLING THE YOKE ASSEMBLY

See Figures 13A - 13C.

The yoke ridesin the carriage belowthe armand

supportsthe motor,the blade guard,and the blade.

Installthe yokeassembly fromthe frontofthe arm.

• Removethe carriage stop screwand Iockwasher

from belowthe frontof thearm witha 1/4 in.hex

key.See Figure 13A.

ARMVIEWEDFROMBELOW

FORCLARITY,CARRIAGECOVERSANDCARRIAGELOCK

KNOBARENOTSHOWNINILLUSTRATION

ARMLOCKKNOB

BEARINGS(4)

CARRIAGE

_CARRIAGE STOPSCREW

1/4In.HEXKEY Fig. 13A

• Removethe arm cap screws and arm capfromthe

frontofthe armwith a phillipsscrewdriver, See

Figure 13B.

ARMCAP

ARM

CAPSCREWS

ARMLOCKKNOB

Fig. 13B

• Remove and discardthetwo motorsetscrewsin

thebottomof themotor.They arefor shipping

purposesonly.

• Usingthe elevatinghandwheel,raisethe arm 3

inchesand removethe packingmaterial.

• Lockthe armwiththe arm lockknob,locatedon top

ofthe front ofthe arm, so thearm doesn'tswing

whileyouare mountingthe yokeassembly.

• Pickupthe yokeassemblyand carefullyslipit onto

thecarriage track belowthearm. Keep itparallel

withthe arm sobearingsslidein smoothly,See

Figure 13C.

YOKE

CARRIAGE ARM

LOCKKNOB

CARRIAGECOVER Fig. 13C

• Reinstallthe cardage stopscrew,the Iockwasher,

armcap, and armcap screws,Tightenall screws

securely.

_IL WARNING: Oncethe yoke assemblyis onthe

carriage track, reinstallthearm cap, thearm cap

screws, the carriagestop screw,and the

Iockwasher.Do not riskserious injuryor damage

to the saw byfailingtoreplace these parts.

• Tightenthecarriage lockknob,on thecarriage

cover on the leftofthearm, to locktheyoke

assembly in place.

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REMOVING THE BLADE

See Figure 14.

Remove the blade and blade guard assemblyduring

setupfor safety and betteraccess.The blade guard

includesan upper bladeguard,an outerlowerguard,

and an inner lowerguard. The lowerinnerguard

consistsoftwo overlappingslottedmetalstrips.The

stripsare heldtogetherwith a retainingscrewand a

nut. Locatethese itemsbeforebeginningthe proce-

dure.

_i, WARNING: To preventaccidentalcontactwith

the bladethat couldresultin injury,remove the

blade and blade guard beforemakingsetups

involvingthe bladearbor and workstand. Use

the bladewrenches providedwithyour saw.

• Remove the retainingscrew and nut at thebottom

ofthe lowerinnerblade guard.

• Loosenthe guardclamp screw,a longthumbscrew

between the bladeguard andthe motor.

• Rotateand liftthe guardassembly up and overthe

blade, then remove it.

• Holdthe blade arbor (motorshaft) withone ofthe

two bladewrenchesprovided.Putthe otherblade

wrenchonthe blade nutand turnit clockwise

(down), sincethe bladearborhas lefthandthreads.

• Remove the bladenut,outerbladewasher, saw

blade, and innerbladewasher.Set these Items

aside untilall thetables have bean installedand the

fronttable islevel.

THUMBSCREW

BLADE

RETAINING

SCREWANDNUT

LOOSEN

BLADE

ROTATION

BLADENUT

INNERBLADE

WASHER

BLADE

WRENCH(2)

BLADE

ARBOR _'_

ATTACHING TABLE SUPPORTS

See Figure 15.

The table supportsare a basefor the three wooden

table sectionsand fence.

• Locatethetwo table supportsand thefollowing

hardware:

4 squarehead bolts(5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)

4 Iockwashers(5/16 in.)

4 hexnuts (5/16-18)

4 flat washers(5/16 in.)

• Attachthe supportstotheside ofthesaw base.

There are holesin bothsidesof eachsupport.The

longsideofeach support(withthe slottedholes)

fitsagainstthesaw base.

B Use two squarehead boltsper support,inserted

from withinthe saw baseoutward.

• Place a fiatwasher,a lockwasher,and a hex nut

on the end ofeachscrew.

• Positiontable supportsso thatboltsare approxi-

matelycenteredin slottedholes.

• Fingertightenorsnugwitha 1/2 in.wrenchonlyat

thistime. Finaladjustmentswillbemade later in

LevelingThe Table Supportssection.

TABLE FLAT

SUPPORT WASHER SQUARE

HEAl)BOLT

TABLE

SUPPORT

MOUNTTABLESUPPORTS

Fig, 14 USINGTHESEHOLELOCATIONS Fig. 1B

25 rltRFTSNRB"RADIALSAW315.220_I0

SET'rING THE ARMLOCKKNOB

See Figure 16.

It may be possibleto movethe arm when locked,if

the arm lockknobistoo loose•Ifthe arm does not

move freely when unlocked,the arm lock knobmay

be too tight. Use thisproceduretocheck and set the

arm lock knobbyturningthe arm lock wheel (under

the carriage arm).

• To releasethe arm lockknob,locatedon topof the

arm at the front,pullthe arm lockknobforwarduntil

thespringiscompressed.

• While holdingthearm lockknobforward,swingthe

arm 30"tothe leftorthe right,referring tothe miter

scaleon top ofthe column.

• Lockthe arm in placeby pushingthearm lockknob

back untilit popsin the lockedposition.

• Applya reasonableamountof pressureonthe arm.

The armcan be forcedbutif itmoveseasily,it

needs adjustment.

• Locatethearm lockwheel. _,

• Release the arm lockknoband turnthe lockwheel

clockwisetotightenor countemiockwise to loosen.

• Repeat above stepsuntilthe arm movementis

minimizedwhen locked.

ARMLOCKKNOB

ARM

TURNCOUNTERCLOCK-

WISETOLOOSEN

CARRIAGE

TURNCLOCKWISE

STOPSCREW ARM TOTIGHTEN

LOCKWHEEL Fig. 16

SET'rING THE YOKE CLAMP

See Figures 17.4and 17B.

The yokeclamp keeps the yokefrom rotatingon the

carriage when you wantthe saw blade to be station-

ary. Use thisproceduretocheck and set the yoke

clamp.

• Release the yokelock handle(belowthe armon

the dghtside) so the motorcan be rotated.

• Swivelthe motorslightly•Itshouldbe at an angle in

• between one ofthe presetpositivestopangles.

ARMCAP MOTOR

YOKELOCK

HANDLE

YOKE

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 17A

• Lockthe yoke lockhandle.Graspthe motorwith

bothhandsand apply reasonablepressuretosee if

itslips.If itmoves, resettheyokelock handleas

follows.

• Remove thearm cap screwsand arm capat the

front ofthe armwith a phillipsscrewdriver.See

Figure 13B.

• Remove thecardage stopscrewand Iockwasher

with a 1/4 in. hex key.Carefullyslidethe yoke

assemblyforwardand offthe carriage.

• Placetheyoke assemblyin a spotwhere itwillbe

secure as you workon thetop oftheyoke.

• Release theyoke lockhandle.Tightenthecenter

nutwith a 15/16 in.wrenchuntilthe lockhandleis

centeredbetween the two legsofthe yoke.

• Carefullyreplacetheyoke assemblyon the car-

riagearm track.Slide itbackabouthalfway.

• Replacethecardage stopscrew and Iockwasher,

followed bythe armcap and arm cap screws.

• Lockand test the yokeagain. Ifitcan be movsd,

repeatthe procedureuntilitissecure.

_ CENTERNUT

YOKELOCK

HANDLE

LEG

Fig. 17B

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SETTINGTHE REVEL LOCK LEVER

See Figures 18A-18C,

The bevel lock lever locksthe blade at desired angles

otherthan the preset positivestop angles.The bevel

lock lever ispreset at the factorybut may need

readjustmentafter shippingor extended use. Check

for overtightnessor loosenessand make any neces-

sary adjustmentsas follows:

The bevel locklever is locatedon the frontof the yoke

assembly, near the bottom.It isattachedto a clamp

boltthat controlsthe amountof tightness.

• Pullthe bevel locklever forwardto unlockit. Use

the bevel indexknob(justunderthe handle)to

rotatethe motorapproximately30".Lockthe bevel

locklever.

• Ifthe bevel locklever isdifficultto lock,the clamp

boll needsto be loosened,ifthe motorcan be

forcedoutof position,theclamp boltneeds to be

tightened.

• Remove the socketscrew(underthe bevellock

lever) and starwasher witha 1/8 in.hexkey.

• Use the bevel lockhandle as a wrenchto tightenor

loosenthe clamp bolt.The clamp belt has a right-

handedthread. Tightenitleftto right.

• When the boltiscorrectlyset, removethe bevel

locklever fromthe clampboil and place itroughly

paralleltotheyoke assembly.

• Replacethesocketscrewand starwasher, Re-

checkthe tightnessofthe bevellocklever. Repeat

the stepsabove untilthe motorissecure when

locked,and thebevel locklever fitssquarely

againstthe yokeassembly.

STARWASHER

SOCKETSCREW'_'_

1/8In.HEXKEym----_

BEVEL

LOCKLEVER

Fig. 18B

BEVEL BEVEL

LOCKLEVER INDEXKNOB MOTOR Fig. 18A

BEVELLOCKLEVERIN

CORRECTLOCKEDPOSITION

Fig, 18C

27 (RIIFT_[NAN"RADIALSAW315,220380

TIGHTENING THE ARM AND COLUMN

See Figure 19.

There shouldbe no play,verticalor horizontal,in the

arm relativeto the column.If youcan movethe arm

up, downor sidewayswhen the arm lockis unlocked,

use the followingstepsto tightenthe arm,

Note: The arm shouldpivotonlywhen the armlock

knobisunlockedand pulledforwardto com-

pressthe spdng.

• Usinga phillipsscrewdriver,removethe rear cover

screws(2) and rear coverfrom the backof thearm.

This uncoversthe boltson the column.

• Tightenthetop twobolts evenly untilthe arm isfirm

and there isno verticalor horizontalmovement.

• Alsocheckthetwo bottomhex nuts.Itis not

necessarytotightenthem as tightas the upper

bolts.Howeverthey shouldbe tightenedeven and

snug.

• Replacethe rear cover and rear coverscrews.

• Tightenscrews securely.

REAR

COVERSCREWS

REAR

COVER

HEXBOLT(2)

ADJUSTING THE COLUMN TUBE

See Figures20A - 20D.

The purpos¢.pfthis procedureisto checkwhetherthe

inner column tube issnugin the housingand to

remove any looseness.Loosenesscould resultin a

poorcut or difficultyin elevatingthe carriage. The

columntube isthe upperportionofthecolumnand

extendsfrom the columnsupport,

Note: It iscrftica/to removeall loosenesswiththis

procedure.Ifthisprocedureisnotdone cor-

rectly,followingadjustmentswillbe wrongand

couldresultin machinedamage.

This procedurechecksboththeelevatingactionand

the rotatingaction. Ifa checkdoes not show loose-

ness, do not performthe adjustment.

• Ifthe arm isnotat O"(straightfonNard), release the

armlock knob,set thearm, and re-lockthe arm

lockknob.

• Elevationcheck:To checkthe elevationmovement,

placeyourhand underthe frontofthe radialarm.

Pressupwardon the radialarm.There shouldbe

no play betweenthe column tubeand the column

support.The wholeassembly shouldmoveas one.

See Figure20A.

COLUMN ARM

TUBE

COLUMN

SUPPORT

Fig. 20A

HE](NUT(2)

Fig. 19

(lUlF1]MIIW RADIALSAW316.220380 28

• Rotationcheck:To checkthe rotation, holdthe front

ofthe ann withone handand graspthetop ofthe

columnsupportwiththe other.Pressthe arm tothe

side.If there isplay between thecolumn support

and the columntube, itneeds tobe adjusted.See

Figure20B.

COLUMNTUBE

ElevationAdjustment

COLUMN

SILVER BLACK

SCREWS

COLUMNSUPPORT Fig, 20B

• ElevationAdjustment:Ifthe elevationcheckdidnot

showany play between the columntube and the

support,goto the rotationadjustment.Otherwise,

raiseand lowerthe ann withthe elevatinghand-

wheel. Tightenthe blackscrewsonthe rightsideof

the columnsupportby 1/16th to1/8th of a turn.

Tightenthe twosilverscrews on the leftside

slightlymore.You willneedtwo 1/2 in.wrenchesor

sockets.Turn the elevatinghandwhselagain. If the

columntube binds,loosenthe silverand black

screwsand tum the handwheelagain. ?SeeFigure

20C.

• Whenthe elevationis smooth,check for looseness

again bypressingupwardon the frontofthe arm.

Repeat the previousstep untilelevationis smooth

withno play between the columntube and the

columnsupport.

Fig. 20C

• RotationAdjustment:Usinga 3/16 in.bax key,

slightlytightenthe twocap screwsat thebackof

the columnsupport(leftside) untilno playshows

between the radialarm and the column. The cap

screws are indicatedby arrows.See Figure20D.

• Recheckthe rotationbyholdingthe frontofthe

arm, graspingthetop ofthe columnsupportwith

the other,and pressingthe ann tothe side.

RotationAdjustment

CAP

SCREWS

Fig. 2OD

29 CIIIIFTSNAI('RADIALRAW$1S.,_

ADJUSTING THE CARRIAGE BEARINGS

See Figures21A and 215.

Loosecarriage bearingspermitthe blade towander

slightlywhile cutting,whichwillresultin a poorcut

and more wear and tear on the saw. Use thefollowing

stepsto checkfortightnessand tothen adjustthe

beadngs ifneeded.

• On the leftside ofthe arm, removethecarriage

lockknob,the carriage coverscrews,and the

carriage cover.

• Withone hand,grip thefrontbearinghardto keep it

still,and pullthecarriage forwardwiththe other

hand. The beadng shouldturn. If itstaysstillas the

carriage is moved, it needsto be adjusted.

CARRIAGEBEARING

• Use a 9/16 in.wrenchto holdtheeccentricscrew

(top ofbeadng) and a 1/2 in.wrenchtoloosenthe

nut belowthe bearing.

• Turn the eccentricscrewa partialturnas neededto

tightenthe bearing.

• Retightenthenut and repeatthe secondstepto

testthe tightness.Adjustif sothe bearingturns

even againstresistancewhenthe carriage is

moved- butnot somuchthatthe carriage isdifficult

to moveand retum itto itsrear position.

• Repeat for theleft rearbearing.

Note: Adjustbearingson the leftside only. Bearings

on the rightsidedo notadjust.

• Replace thecarriage cover,carriage coverscrews,

and carriagelockknob.

9/16In.

ECCENTRICSCREW WRENCH

GRASPANDHOLD

CARRIAGEBEARING

Fig. 21A

WRENCH

Fig. 21B

I;RIIFTSNIIN"RADIALSAW315.220380 30

LEVELING THE TABLE SUPPORTS

See Figures 22,4 and 22B.

The table supportsmustbe perfectlylevel.

• Pullthe bevel locklever forwardtounlockit. Use

the bevel indexknobto rotatethemotorso the

arborshaft pointsdown. Lockthe bevel lock lever.

• Release the arm lockknobtoangle thearm. Begin

bypositioningthe arborshaftover the backof the

highesttable support.Normallythis isthe leftside.

See Figure 22,4.

• Lockthe arm lockknoband thecardage lockknob.

• Usingone of the bladewrenchesas a feeler gage,

place iton thetable supportbelowthearbor shaft.

• Withthe elevating handwheel,carefullylowerthe

motoruntilthe shaftjust touchesthe wrench.The

wrenchshouldmovewithonlyslightresistance.

Securelytightenthe backscrewon the table

support.

i Withoutchangingthe elevation,movethearm to

place the bladearbor over thefrontoftable sup- '

port. See Figure22B.

Place thewrenchbelowthe shaftand checkthat

the clearanceisthesame. Ifnot,adjustthe table

supportuntilitisthe same, Securelytightenthe

frontscrew,

• Movethe arm tothe oppositeside and repeat the

above procedure.When the oppositeside islevel,

recheckthe firstsideto make surethat itisstill

accurate and even.

• Returnthesaw and motortonormalheightand

position.

BLADE

WRENCHAT

FRONT Fig. 22B

BEVEL

INDEXKNOB

BEVEL

LOCKLEVER

BLADEWRENCH

ATBACK

BLADE

ARBOR

LEFTSIDE

TABLESUPPORT

RIGHTSIDE

TABLESUPPORT

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 22A

31 [IIRFTSHRII"RADIALSAW315.220380

INSTALLING THE FRONT TABLE

See Figures23,4 - 23C.

Use thisprocedureto installthe fixed fronttable.

The top ofthe table hascounterboredholes, preddlled

from thetop, aroundthe center toattach the table. In

the center are a counterboredholeand a smallhole,

whichis not counterbored.They are used for raising

or loweringthe center of thetable until itislevel.

• Locate the fronttable and thefollowinghardware:

1 tee nut

1 U-clip (1/4 in.)

1 setscrew(1/4-20 x 7/8 in.)

4 pan head screws (1/4-20 x 1 in.)

1 pan head screw (1/4-20 x 1-3/4 in.)

5 fiatwashers (5/8 in.)

4 lockwashers (1/4 in.)

4 hex nuts(1/4-20)

• Placethe fronttable on a solidworksurfoce,with

the top surfaceface down. Placethe tee nutin the

non-counterboredhole andtap it inplace with•

hammer.

SETSCREW

1.3/4In.SCREW

FLAT

WASHER

TEE

NUT

REAROFFRONTTABLE Fig. 23A

• Snap the U-clipontothefrontedge ofthe saw

base. Lineup the hole inthe U-clipwiththe saw

base holejusttothe leftofthe center notchin saw

base. See Figure23B.

• Place the table, top up, onthe table supportssothe

center counterboredholelinesup over the holein

the U-clip.

• Placea flatwasher in eachcounterboredhole.

U-CLIP AUGNU-CLIP

OVERTHISHOLE

Fig, 23B

B Placethe longpan head screw intothe center hole

and threadintothe U-clip.Do nottightenuntilthe

table has been chockedfor evenness.See Figure

23,4.

• Placethe setscrewthroughthesmall levelinghole

end threadintothetee nut,butdo nottighten.

• Puta 1 in. longpan head screwin the fourremain-

ingholesend throughthe holesin the support.

Cap with• lockwasher end hexnut,Tightenwitha

7/16 in.wrenchand phillipsscrewdriver.This

completesinstallationofthe fronttable.

SETSCREW

1-3/4In.SCREW

SCREwlln"_1 ; ,I°_ FLAT

I I WASHER

LOCKWASHER

HEXNUT

Fig.23C

[ERFTSMRWRADIALSAW315.220380 32

LEVELINGTHE FRONTTABLE

See Figure24.

Ifthere are any high or lowareas onthe fronttable,

they shouldbe removed byadjustingthe leveling

screwsin thecenter holeson thefronttable.

• Placethe rear table on itsedge acrossthe front

table to check for gaps.

• Adjust gaps of lessthan 1/32 in.in the center of

the table bytuming the setscrewwith a fiat blade

screwdriveruntilthe setscrewtouchestheframe.

Then lightlysecure the center pan head screwwith

a phillipsscrewdriver.

• Fora gap ofmore than 1/32 in.in thecenterof the

table, raisethe center byturningthe setscrew

againstthe frame. Then lightlysecurethe center

pan head screw witha phillipsscrewdriver.

• Fora gap ofmore than 1/32 in.on the sides,lower

the center ofthe table bytighteningthecenter pan

head screwwitha phillipsscrewdriver.Then tighten

thesetscrew.

INSTALLING REAR TABLE, SPACER

TABLE, FENCE, AND CLAMPS

See Figures25A - 25C.

The placementofthe tablesand fence may need to

be changed for differentcuts,dependingon the size

ofthe workpieceand the positionofthe blade.The

fence shouldbe installednextto the front table for

maximumdepthcapacity;it shouldbe installedinthe

middle for maximumcrosscut capacity;and installed

all the way backfor maximumripcapacity.

• Locatethe fence, the spacertable,the rear table,

and two unassembledclamps,whichconsistof the

following hardware:

2 cup washers

2 clamp brackets

2 square nuts

2 thumbscrews

• Placethe fence behindthe fronttable,then the

spacertable behindit, and thenthe reartable

behindit.

• Slipa squarenutintothe slotofeach clamp

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER bracket.

ONPANREADSCREW

_ll _% SETSCREW • Place a thumbscrewintothe end ofthe clamp

bracketfarthestfromthe slot.Thread it intothe

enut

Note: If thescrew isinsertedinthe wrongend ofthe

bracket,the clampwillnotwork.

• Placethe clampbracketintothe rectangleholesin

___ REARTABLE FENCEthe table support.Heldthe cupwasher against the

reartable and turnthethumbscrewclockwiseuntil

itsnaps intothecup washer,

• Tightenthe thumbscrewstoclampthe table sec-

tionsintoplace.

REARTABLE FRONTTABLE Fig 24

SPACERTABLE FRONTTABLE

Fig. 25A

33 [RRFTSNRWRADIALSAW315.220380

THUMBSCREW

CLAMP

BRACKET

SQUARENUT

CUP

WASHER

RECTANGLE

HOLE

CUP

TO WASHER

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

SCREW

(IIRFT|MIIW RADIAL SAW 315.220380

CLAMPSHOWN

ASSEMBLED

SLOT

F .25B

TABLE

SUPPORT

Fig. 25C

INSTALLING BLADE AND BLADE GUARD

See Figures26,4 and 26B.

• Collectthe bladeand hardwarethatwere removed

eadier. Placethe inner bladewasher,saw blade,

outerbladewasher,and blade nuton theblade

arbor. See Figure26A. Note: The concavesideof

bladewashersgo againstthe blade.

• Holdthe bladearborwithone wrenchand rotate

theotherbladewrenchcounterclockwise(up),to

tightenthe bladenut.See Figure26B. Note: Blade

arborhas lefthandthreads.Testthe bladetomake

sure itturnsfreely,

• Usethe bevel indexknob(abovethe handle)and

the bevel locklever(belowthe handle)to set and

lockthe motorat 0".The bladewillbevertical.

• Attachthe bladeguardover theblade sothe riving

knifeand pawlsface front. See Figure26A.

• Tiltthe guard approximately45°downinthe front,

place itover the blade, and rotateittoa horizontal

lockedposition.

• Retightanthe bladeguardclamp screw,thelong

thumbscrewlocatedbetweenthe bladeguardand

the motor.

• Check thatthe guardisfirmly seatedin the groove

onthe motorhousing.

• Tightentheguard clampscrew.

• Replacethe retainingscrewand nutat the bottom

ofthe lowerinnerbladeguard.

THUMBSCREW

BLADE

RET_NING

SCREWANDNUT

RIVINGKNIFE

ANDPAWLS

BLADENUT

INNERBLADE

WASHER

Fig. 26A

BLADE

ROTATION

BLADE

WRENCH(2)

Fig. 26B

ALIGN RIVING KNIFE TO BLADE

See Figures27A - 27C.

When rippingthe rivingknife mustbe canteredwith

the blade to ridein the middleofthe kerfand keep it

from binding.Bindingpinchesthe blade. Blade

pinchingcan cause kickback.

There are two pairsofanti-kickbackpawls.

_l WARNING: Failureto usethe rivingknife,hold

downs, and anti-kickbackpawls can allow

kickback.Kickbackcan throwthe workpiece

towardthe operator, resultinginseriousinjury.

• Put the bladeto the in-rippositionbyfirstloosening

the yokelockhandle,belowthe carriageonthe

right.Then pulltheyokepivotlatch (rightside of

arm, on carriage) forwardand rotatetheyoketo the

left. This indexesthe yoke90°sothe blade is

betweenthe motorandthe column.Lockthe yoke

lockhandle.

• Withthe elevatinghandwheel,lowerthe arm until

the bladejustclearsthe table.

• Supportthe lowerouterbladeguardand loosenthe

carriagelockknobon the leftofthe arm. Move the

yokebackuntilthe bladetouchesthe fence. Reset

thecarriage lookknob.

• Loosenthe rivingknifeknob, at thefrontof the

upperblade guard.Lowerthe rivingknifetothe

table and tightenthe knob. ifthe kniferestsagainst

the fence,with one set ofpawls ridingonthe fence,

noadjustmentisneeded.

• Ifthe rivingknifeison thefence ornot touchingit,

loosenthe rivingknifeslottednut (justabove the

pawls,to the right).Correcttherivingknife position

and retightenthe cap nut.

CARRIAGELOCKKNOB

YOKELOCKHANDLE

( RIVINGKNIFETOO

FARRIGHTOFFENCE

ANDBLADE

Fig. 27A

RIVINGKNIFE

KNOB

RIVINGKNIFE

LOWEROUTER

BLADEGUARD

RIVINGKNIFE

ANTI-KICKPAWLS

BLADEGUARD

FRONTTABLE

FENCE

CORRECTALIGNMENTOFTHERIVINGKNIFE

ANDANTI-KICKPAWLS

Fig. 27C

RIVINGKNIFEONTOPOFFENCE

TOOFARLEFTOFBLADE

Fig. 27B

35 rlIIIFTSMRWRADIALSAW315,220380

INSTALLING RIP SCALEINDICATORS

See Figure28.

The ripscale indicatorson the arm showthe distance

between the blade and the ripfence with thefence in

the frontand rear positions.The upperscale isused

when thefence is positioneddirectlybehindthe front

table. The lowerscale isused when the fenceis at the

extreme rear,directly infrontofthe column.

The In-Rip Indicatorison the dghtside ofthe arm.

The Out-Rip Indicatorison the leftsideof the arm.

• Remove the followingfroma smallhardware bag.

2 ripscale indicators

4 screws

2 speed nuts

• On the left ofthe radialarm saw, removethe

carriage lockknoband spdng.

• Remove the two carriage cover screwsandthe

carriagecover.

• Inserta speed nut insidethecarriage cover withthe

fiat sideup. Place thescale indicatoron topofthe

cardage coverand attachwith two screws. Se-

curelytightenscrews.

• Replacethe cardage cover and tightenthe carriage

coverscrews.

• Replace carriage lockknoband spring.

• Repeat for the right side.

RIPSCALE

INDICATOR

CARRIAGE

SCREWS

SPEEDNUT

_'_SPRING

CARRIAGE

LOCKKNOB

SCREWS

Fig.28

To complete settingup yoursaw, continue withthe

Adjustmentprocedures. The adjustmentsshouldbe

checked regulady,dependingon usage.Your saw will

provideaccurate cutswithfine tolerancesas long as

you protectthe accuracywithfrequentalignment

checks.The radialarm saw can performa wide range

of highqualitycuts.

The finalstepwillbe connecting the controlcut

device. The controlcutdevice offersmany benefits.

Asit increasesoperatorcontrol, iteliminatesthe risk

ina crosscutof the saw "climbing" Outand overthe

workpieceat the operator.Feed controlof the blade

as it cutsthroughthe workpieceincreases,as does

theaccuracy ofthe cut.The followingadjustments

need to be completedbeforethe controlcutdevice is

connected.

Your radialarm saw isdesignedto performa varietyof

complex cutswithfine tolerances.A weeklyalignment

checkensuresthatyoursawcanperformwithprecision.

It takes about ten minutes and the results is better

performanceand a longerlifefor yoursaw.

Performthe checksin the order given. If you missan

adjustment, go back to the missed adjustment and

repeat all steps from that pointforward.

_k CAUTION: Failure to check alignments and_

performthe adjustmentsin the initialset up or on

a frequentbasiscan resultinpoorperformanceor

machinedamage.

CRIIFTSHAM'RADIALSAW315.220380 36

ALIGNING THE ARM FOR CROSS CUTS

See Figures29A - 29C.

This procedurecheckswhetherthe arm isexactlyO"

for crosscuttravel by checkingtheblade againstthe

table and the miter indicator.Remove the rear table,

spacertable, and fence, but leavethe fronttable in

place. You willneed a framingsquare, a 3/16 in. hex

key, and a pencil.

_lb WARNING: Besure the saw isunplugged

before performingthese adjustments.Accidental

start-upcould resultin seriouspersonalinjury.

• Firstcheckthe framingsquare byfittingone side

againstthe backedge ofthe table. Lightlydrew a

lineon the table alongthe edge of the squarein

the middle ofthetable. Flipthe squareover. If the

edge stillmatchesthe linewith no gaps or over-

laps,the square istrue.

DRAWASTRAIGHT..."-

UNEALONGTHISEDGE

FRAMING

SQUARE

THERESHOULDBENOGAPHEREWHEN

SQUAREISFUPPEDOVERTODOTTED,posmoN

Fig. 29 A

MITERINDICATOR ARM

LOCKKNOB

Release the arm lock knob.Positionthearm

straightforward (O') and leaveit unlocked.

Lowerthe arm withthe elevatinghandwheeluntil

the saw bladejust clearsthe front table. Lockthe

yokelockhandle (rightside of saw, belowyoke)

and the bevel locklever.

• Place theframingsquareon thetable and position

one edge of thesquarefirmlyagainstthe back

edge of the table. Positionthe otherleg ofthe

squareagainstthe bladeuntilitrestsbesidebutnot

touchinga tooth.Witha pencil,markbesidethis

tooth.

• Slowlymovethe yokeassemblyforwardand

backwardalongthe arm and againstthe square

withoutrotatingthe blade. Ifthe markmovesintoor

away fromthe square,adjustthe arm withthe

followingsteps.

• Atthe backofthe column,loosenthe three set-

screwswith a 3/16 in.hex keyand positionthe arm

as neededto alignwiththe framingsquare.

• Lockthe arm lockknoband retightenthethree

setscrews. Recheckthecrossouttravelwith the

bladeagainstthe framingsquare.

• Set the miterindicatoron topof thecolumnto 0".

• Replace thefence, spacertable, rear table, and

table clamps.

REARCOVER

REMOVEDFOR

CLARITY

YOKE

HANDLE

SETSCREWS

FRAMING

SQUARE

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 29 B

SETSCREWS Fig. 29 C

rRIIFTtNIIN"RADIALSAW315,220380

ALIGNING BLADE TO TABLE AT O" BEVEL

See Figures 30A - 30D.

This proceduresquaresthe blade tothe table at O"

bevel (vertical)sothe blade angle willbe accurate. If

the blade is not at D"bevel,followthe stepsbelowto

rotate slightly.You willneed a framing squareand a

1/4 in.hex key.

• Positiontheblade infrontofthefence. Lowerthe

bladewiththe elevatinghandwheeluntilitjust

clearsthe fronttable.

• Lockthe followingcontrols:

bevel locklever belowthe handle,

carriagelockknobon the leftside,

arm lock knobontop ofthe arm, and

yoke lockhandle belowtheyoke, on the dght.

• Stand a framing squareon thetable withthe short

leg pointingup againstthe saw bladeand the long

leg parallelto thefence. Place the squareflat

againstthe bladebetween two teeth.

• Ifboththe topand bottomofthe saw blade a_reflat

againstthe square, no adjustment isneeded.

• Ifthe saw bladegaps at the top or bottom,remove

thebevel indexcap by removingthe two phillips

head screws(belowthe handle).You willsee four

sockethead screws.

• Loosenthe sockethead screwswith a 1/4 in.hex

key. Rotate the motorslightlywhileholdingthe

square againstthe saw bladeand table top.

• Slightlytighteneachofthe fourscrews and recheck

the bladeand framing square.

ARMLOCKKNOB

• Ifthere are no gaps,fullytighteneach screw, If

there isstilla gap, repeatthe previoustwosteps.

• Checkthe bevel indicatoron the yokeassembly

near the handle.ItshouldreadO'. If itdoes not,

resetitby looseningthe screwsand rotatingthe

bevel indexcap. Retightenthe twoscrews.

• Loosenthecardagelockknob.

BLADESQUARETOTABLE

NO ADJUSTMENTNEEDED

FRAMING

SQUARE

FRAMING

SQUARE

BLADE

TABLEj Fig. 30 B

GAP

BLADE

FRONTTABLE

INDEXCAP

BEVEL

LOCK

LEVER

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL Fig. 30 A

GAP-ADJUSTMENTNEEDED Fig. 30 C

SOCKET

HEADSCREWS

BEVELINDEX

CAPREMOVED

_.BEVEL

LOCKLEVER

Fig. 30 D

CRAFTSMIIH"RADIALSAW315.220380 38

SQUARINGBLADETO FENCE

See Figures31A - 31C.

Thisproceduresquaresthe miterangleof the bladeto

the fenceto reducethe dskofbindingand kickback.If

the blade isnot squareto thefence, theyoke assem-

blymustbe rotatedslightly.Have a framing square,a

1/2 in.wrench, and a phillipsscrewdriverat hand.The

blade shouldbe loweredto justclear the table.

Release the carriage lockknob.

_k WARNING: The blademustbe angled at 90"to

the fence when the handle isat the frontof the

saw. If not,kickbackcould resultduringa cross

cut. Kickbackcan causeseriousinjuryby throw-

ingthe workpiecetowardtheoperator. In addi-

tion, a faulty miterangle on the bladecan splinter

or bum the cutedges ofthe workpiecedudng

cross cutsor dp cuts.

• Usethe arm lock knobto indexand lockthe arm in

0" miterposition(straightforward). .,

• Pullthe yoke assemblyforward tothe front ofthe

arm. Lockthe carriage lockknob.

• Placethe shortend ofthe framing squareagainst

the fence. Rotate thesquareto45°to thetable.

Placethe longedge acrosstheflat surfaceofthe

blade, belowthe center oftheblade. (Do notplace

theedge againsta tooth.)

• Check whetherthe blade isflat againsttheedge for

the entirelengthor whethera gap isvisible.

• Ifthe bladeneeds adjustment,removethe rightside

carriage coverwitha phillipsscrewddver.

ARMLOCKKNOB

FENCE

FRAMINGSQUARE

Fig. 31 A

• Release theyoke lock handle(belowtheyoke on

the fight).With a 1/2 in.wrench,slightlyloosenthe

twohex boltsholdingtheyoke pivotlatch.

• Rotateyoke assembly untilthe gap iseliminated.

• Locktheyoke lockhandle.Retightenthetwo hex

boltson the yokepivotlatch.

• Replace thecarriagecover.

• Loosenthe carriagelockknoband guidethe yoke

assemblyto theback ofthe arm.

SAWVIEWED

FROMABOVE

BLADE

GAP-

ADJUSTMENT BLADE

NEEDED

I NOADJUSTMENTNEEDEDI

FRAMING BLADE GAP-

SQUARE

ADJUSTMENTNEEDED

FENCE

Fig. 31 B

HEXBOLTS

YOKELOCKHANDLE

Fig. 31 C

39 (RRFT|MRW RADIALSAW$1S_20380

PARALLELING BLADE TO TABLE

See Figures32A-32C.

This proceduresquaresthe bladeto thetable at 90"

bevel sohodzontatcutswillbe accurate.Thisalso

reduceskickback,as well as splintedngand burning

ofthe cutedges of the workpiece.Ifthe blade isnot at

90' bevel,followthe stepsto rotatethe blade unit

slightly.You willneed a framingsquareand a flat

blade screwdriver.

,_ WARN|NG: The blade must be pedactlyparallel

to thetable at the 90"readingon the bevel scale.

Ifnot, kickbackcould result,as well as splinter-

ingor burningthe cut. Kickbackcan resultin

seriouspersonalinjuryas the workpiecacan be

thrownat the operator.

• Check whetherthe bladeis flat againstthe edge

theentire length or whethera gap is visible.Ifyou

cansee a gap, adjustthe blade tobe at 90" bevel

tothe table withthe followingsteps.

• Unlockthe bevellock lever.Loosenthe rear motor

mountnut,whichholdsthe motoron the yoke.

Placea fiat bladescrewdriverin one ofthe slots,

and rotatethe cam behindthe nuttoeliminatethe

gap betweenthe bladeand thesquare.

• Retightenthe nut.

• Tightenthebevel rockfever. Recheckthe blade

and the square for anygaps.

• Raise the bladewith theelevatinghandwheelto

approximatelyhalfwayup. Indexthebladeto a

vertical0"bevel withthe bevel indexknob. Lockit

withthe bevel locklever.

• Use the arm lock knobto lockthe armin O"miter

position(straightforward).

• Turn the elevatinghandwheelto raisethe bladeat

least 2 in. above thetable. ',

Release the bevel locklever belowthe handle. Use

the bevel indexknob,just underthe handle,toturn

the motorto 90".The blade willbe hodzontal.Lock

the bevel locklever.

• Place theframingsquarewiththe shortend hang-

ingdowninfront oftheworktableand the longside

on edge underthe blade.

• Lowerthe armwiththe elevatinghandwheelso the

bladesurface restson the square.Turn the blade

slightlyifnecessaryso the face ofthe blade, not a

tooth, tieson the square.

NOADJUSTMENT

NEEDED

FENCE BLADE

BEVEL

LOCK

FRONTTABLE

FRAMING

SQUARE

Fig. 32 A

ADJUSTMENT GAP

NEEDED

Fig.32 B

Fig. 32 C

CRIIFTSNIIIrRADIALSAW315,220380 40

ALIGNING THE RIP SCAL• INDICATORS

See Figures33A - 33B.

The ripscale indicatorson the arm showthe distance

between the bladeand the ripfence. The upperscale

isused when the fence ispositioneddirectlybehind

the front table.The lowerscaleis used when the

fence isat the extreme roar, directlyinfrontofthe

column.

The in-ripindicatorand scale are on the rightside of

the arm. The out-ripindicatorand scale are on the left

side.

This procedurechecksthe indicatorswith thefence at

the backof the tables directlyin front ofthe column.

The blade shouldbe turnedto the in-dp positionto set

the ripscale indicatoron the dghtside ofthe arm.

Then, the bladeshouldbe turnedto the out-dp

positionto set the ripscale indicatoron the leftside of

the arm. You willneed a framingsquare.

• If thefence is notat the rear ofthe tables,place it

there.

• Turn the blade tothe in-rippositionby loosening

the yoke lock handle,belowthe arm on the right.

Then pullthe yoke pivotlatchforward and rotate

the yoke tothe in-ripposition.This indexesthe

yoke 90" sothe blade isbetween the motorand

the column.Locktheyoke lock handle.

• Withthe elevating handwheel, lowerthe arm until

the bladejust clears thetable.

• Loosenthe carriage lock knoband guidethe blade

beck to justtouchthe fence. Tightenthe carriage

lock knob.

IN-RIPSCALEONRIGHTSlOEOF_,RM

RIP-SCALEINDICATOR

Saw II

11,,, °,,,,,,,,

•

.,d! A ,_ .d! .__

• On the rightside ofthe arm, checkthe lowerin-dp

scale indicator,whichshouldbe seton O inches.If

itisnot, loosenthe screws and shiftthe indicator

untilit reads zero. Tightenthe screws.

• Loosenthe yoke lockhandle.Pulltheyoke pivot

latchforward and rotatethe yoketothe out-rip

position.The bladeshouldbe in front of(outside)

the motorand the column.

• Laythe framingsquareon thetable withthe short

edge againstthefence and withthe long side

towardthetable front.

Note the distancewhere the bladecontactsthe

framingsquare.

On the leftside ofthearm on theout-dpscale,

checkthe ripscaleindicatoron the rearfence

position(lowerscale). The ripscaleindicatorshould

markthe same numberas the distancemeasured

from thefence tothe blade. If itdoes not, loosen

thescrewsand shiftthe scale untilthe indicatoris

correct.Tightenthe screws.

OUT-RIPSCALEONLEFTSIDEOFARM

RIP.SCALEINDICATOR

Front Fence Position

Rear Fence Position

10.

,,,..,°=.,11

CARRIAGELOCKKNOB

Fig. 33 B

YOKEPIVOTLATCH

Fig. 33 A

41 [IIliFTtMitN" RADIALSAW315.220380

INSTALLING CONTROL CUT DEVICE

See Figure34.

Note: Before installingthe controlcutdevice,the yoke

assemblywilltravel beck and forwardon the

carriage by pullingthe handle. Afterinstalling

the control cutdevice, the powercordfor the

control cut device mustbe pluggedinand

switchtriggerpressedtomove theyoke

assemblyand carriage on the arm.

,_= WARNING: Do notinstallthecontrolcut device

untilafter all ofthe initialadjustmentsand

alignmentsare made to preventaccidental

startingof thesaw thatcouldresultin serious

personalinjury.

The controlcut deviceoffers manybenefits.As it

increasesoperatorcontrol, iteliminatesthe riskin a

crosscutofthe saw "climbing"out and over the

workpieceat the operator. Feed controlofthe blade

as it cutsthroughthe workpieceincreases,as does

the accuracyofthe cut.

The controlcutcable maintainsa steadypullon the

cardage assemblyfromthe column.This tension

keepsthe assemblyat the column,unlessyou

squeeze the switchtriggerin the handle.The switch

tdgger activatesthe motorto counter the pullofthe

cable.

After a cut iscompleted,pressthe switchon thearm

off, then release the switchtdggerto preventfurther

forward motion.Hold the handle untilthe blade has

stopped rotating.The yokeassemblywill notroll

forward unlessyou are squeezing_e switchtrigger.

The controlcut powercord isdesignedto operateon

a singlevoltageAC circuit.The speed can be set with

a thumbwheelontop of the handle.The three speed

settingsare describedon the label locatedon the left

side of the control cut housing.

WARNING: Do notuse the saw withoutthe

controlcutand blade guardsin place unless

specificallyinstructedto do so. Otherwise

uncontrolledcontactwith the bladecouldoccur,

resultingin personalinjury.

,_ WARNING: Take great care when workingwith

eithercordto ensureyou havethe correctone. If

you Intend to unplug the main power cord but

remove the control cut cord Instead, the

blade could be accidentally started and cause

Injury.

• Plugin thecontrol cutcord,leavingthe mainpower

corddisconnected.Squeeze the switchtdggerto

confirmthecontrol cut motorisreceivingpower.

• On the leftsideofthe saw, removethe carriage

lockknoband spring.Remove thetwoscrewsthat

attachthecarriage coverand removethe cover.

• Replacethespdngand carriage lockknob.Pullthe

cardage assemblyabouthalfwayt0 the front.

Tightenthe carriage lockknob.

• Squeezethe switchtriggerinthe handlewithyour

dght hand and pullthe springloadedcable from the

columnwithyourlefthand. Ifyou preferto usea

pairofpliers,do not damage thecable. Note: Do

not toletthe spdngloadedcable clampslipout of

yourhand or pliers.If itslipspastthecable bracket

and goes up intothecontrol cutmotorhousing,

then disassemblyofthe controlcutassemblywillbe

requiredto get itbeck out.

• Place thebarrelfittingintothe socketat the backof

thecarriageassembly.

• Remove the carriage lockknoband spring.Replace

thecardage cover and screws,then replacethe

springand carriagelockknob.

• Set thespeed thumhwheel,usingthecharton the

label. Ifyouare unsureofthe properspeed setting,

use thelowestsetting.

BARREL

FIITING

CARRIAGE

ASSEMBLY

SOCKET Fig. 34

CIIAFrSHlUFRADIALSAW315.220380 42

BASIC OPERATION OF THE RADIAL

ARM SAW

A radialarm saw can be usedfor straight-linecutting

operationssuch as cross cutting,ripping,mitering,

beveling,compoundcutting,and resawing.Itcan

make dado or moldingcutswithspecialattachments.

This sew isdesignedto cutwoodand woodcomposi-

tionproductsonly.

The three-prongplug mustbe pluggedintoa match-

ingoutletthat is properlyinstalledand grounded

accordingto all localcodes and ordinances.Improper

connectionofthe equipmentcan resultin electric

shook.Check with an electricianor service personnel

ifyou are unsureabout propergrounding.Do not

modifythe plug;ifitwill notfit the outlet,have the

correctoutletinstalledby a qualified electrician.Refer

tothe Electricalpage ofthis manual.

TYPES OF CUTS

See Figure35.

The radial sew makes crosscutsparallelwiththe arm'

(acrossthe grain),and ripcutssquaretothe arm (with

the grain). Each can be made withthe blade vertical

or beveled. Instructionsfor makingeach kindofcut

are givenlater inthis section.

A WARNING: All bladesand cuttingaccessories

am,

mustbe ratedfor at least5,000 rpmto prevent

possibleinjury.

CROSSCUTS

Crosscutsare made parallelto the arm. The blade is

pulledalong the length ofthe radialarm ,withthe wood

secured.

There are severaltypes ofcross cuts.A crosscut

shows 0"on the miterscale (arm straight)and 0"on

the bevel scale (blade straight).A mitercutis made

with the radial armangled and the blade straight.A

bevel cutis producedwiththe arm straightand the

blade angled.

A final type of crosscut isthe compound crosscut.

Boththe arm and the blade are angled. Bethoroughly

familiar with makingcresscuts, bevel cuts, and miter

cuts beforetryinga compoundmitercut.

Note: incross cuts,the blade teeth pointdownas

they strikethe wood. In ripcuts, theteeth point

up as they strikethe wood.

_ WARNING: NEVER make a cross cutwiththe

shortedge ofthe woodparallelto thefence. Kick

backis likelyto occur,causing the workpieceto

be thrownbackat you.Treat such a workpiece

as a ripcut.

RIP CUTS

In dpcuts, the yoke isrotated90" leftor rightand

lockedin place.The wood mustridefirmlyagainstthe

ripfence. There are twoorientationsof ripcuts- the

in-ripand the out-rip.The in-rippositionprovides

better visibility.Out-ripcutscan also be made withthe

bladebeveled.

In an in-ripcut, theyoke is rotatedto the left,which

putsthe blade in between the columnand the motor.

The woodisfed from the righthandside.

In an out-ripcut, the blade isin front ofthe motor,and

the wood isfed from the left.Out-rip cuttingis recom-

mendedonlywhen the blade isset 12 in.or more

fromthe fence.

_1= WARNING: Alwaysmake surethe blade guard

and anti-kickbackpawlsare in place and working

propedywhen making ripcutsto avoidpossible

injury.

WARNING: Always usea pushstickwith small

pieces ofwood, and alsotofinishthe cutwhen

rippinga long narrowpiece ofwood, to prevent

yourhandsfrom gettingcloseto the blade.

0 _ _CROSS cu'r

MITERcur

(_) _'_BEVEL CUT

COMPOUNDCROSSCUT

O __ RIPCUT

O ___BEVEL RIPCUT

Fig. 35

43 I:IIRFTSMflN"RADIALSAW315,220380

SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY

See Figures36-38.

The main power switchhasbeen placedon thefront

of the arm for easy access.The yellowswitchkey

preventsaccidental startingofthe main powerswitch

when saw is not beingused.To activate theswitch,

insertthe switchkey and liftswitchto ON position.To

lookthe switchonce ithas been pressedto OFF,

remove theyellow key. Placethe key in a locationthat

isinaccessibleto childrenend othersnot qualifiedto

use the tool.

CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickbackcan occurwhen the bladestallsor binds,

kickingthe workpiece backtowardyouwithgreat

force and speed. Ifyourhandsare near the blade,

they may be jerked looseand contactthe blade.

Obviously,kickbackcan cause seriousinjuryand it is

well worthusing precautionsto avoidthe risks.

Kickbackcan be caused byany actionthat pinches

the blade in thewood, such as the following:

• Making a cutwithincorrectbladedepth

• Sawingintoknotsor nailsinthe workpiece

• Twistingthe woodwhile makinga cut

• Failingto supportwork

• Forcinga cut

• Cuttingwarpedor wet lumber

• Misusingthe saw

• Not following correctoperatingprocedures

• Usingthe wrongbladefor the typeof cut

• Cuttingwitha dull,gummed-up,or improperlyset

blade.

AVOIDING KICKBACK

• Always usethe correctbladedepthsetting.The

outerpoint ofthe bladeteethshouldclear the lower

surface oftheworkpieceby 1/8 in.to 114in.when

makingthesecuts,

• Inspectthe workfor knotsor nailsbeforebeginning

a cut. Knockoutany looseknotswitha hammer.

Never saw intoa looseknotor nail.

• Always usethefence when ripcutting.Thishelps

preventtwistingthe woodinthe cut.

• Alwaysuse clean,sharp,and properly-setblades.

Never make cutswithdullblades.

• To avoidpinchingthe blade, supportthe work

properlybeforebeginninga cut.

• When makinga cut, usesteady,even pressure.

Never force cuts.

INSERTSWITCHKEY

Fig. 36

SWITCHON Fig. 37

SWITCHOFF Fig. 38

• Do not cutwet or warped lumber.

• Always holdyourworkpiecefirmlywithbothhands

or with pushsticks.Keep yourbodyina balanced

positionto be readyto resistkickbackshouldit

occur.Never standdirectlyinlinewiththe blade,

• Usethe right typeof bladeforthe cutbeing made.

• Use the rivingknifeand anti-kickbackpawlswhen

performingripcuts.

_EAFTSNlUI"RADIALSAW$15,220380 44

CUTTING AIDS

See Figures39-41.

Cuttingaids are usedto improvethe setup and help

make the operator'sworksafer end more accurate.

They can be made fromscrap woodand invarious

sizes and shapes forspecificprojects,

The basic typesare pushsticks,pushblocks,and

featherboards.If the blade isset 2 in. or morefrom

the fence, use a pushstick.Use a pushblockwhen the

blade isbetween 1/2 in. and 2 in.from the fence. (If

the cutisnarrowerthan 1/2 in., usea differentsaw.)

Refer to the drawingsand instructionsprovidedso

you san make saferand more precisecuts.

PUSHSTICKS

See Figure39.

Pushsticksmustbe narrowerthan theworkpiece,with

a 90"notchin one end and shapedfor a gripon the

otherend.

PUSHSTICKS Fig. 39

posLoo s

See Figure40.

A pushblockhas an uprighthandle with a base

attachedtothe handle. Some pushblockshavea foot

thatextends downfromthe base and againstthe

workpiece.The foot isattached to the basewith glue

onlytoprevent damage tothe blade.

FEATHERBOARDS

See Figure41.

Featherboardsare used for largepanels, along with

an auxiliary table and a C-clamp. A featharboardhas

an angled end to fitagainstthe edge of theworkplace.

It isclamped in place sothe workpiecemoves be-

tween eitherthe fence and the featherb6hrdor the

table and featherboard. Slotsin the end of the

faatharboardhelp resist kickbackand allowfor

variationsinthe widthofthe workplace.

_1= WARNING: Clamp the featherboardagainstthe

infeedside of theworkpiece. Ifclamped behind

the blade, itcouldsqueeze the cutedges

together,causing bindingand kickback.Kickback

can cause seriousinjury.

PUSHBLOCKS Fig. 40

FEATHERBOARD Fig. 41

Note: The Pushstickdesignsabove are for illustration

purposesonly.They have notbeen drawnto

scale.

45 rRAFTSMIIN'RADIALSAW315.220380

MAKING A CROSS CUT

See Figure42.

Use this proceduretomake a cutwiththe blade

verticaland straightforward. Ifa ken`does notexistfor

the line ofthe cut (cutting path),follow the stepsto

make one. Eachcuttingpath requiresitsown ken`.

_, WARNING: Make sure the bladeguard is

loweredand isworkingproperlyto prevent

possibleinjury.Alwaysraisethe clear plastic

guard beforechangingthe bevel or loweringthe

bladeto avoiddamage to theguard.

,_ WARNING: Keep one handon the handle until

the bladestops rotatingto preventthe riskof

injury.

• Putthe fence in thefront position(nexttothe front

table) and tightenthe tableclamps.

• Check thatthe controlcutdeviceisset for the

correctspeed forthe typeofwoodand cutyou are

planning.Referto thecharton the labeland adjust

thethumbwheelon the handleaccordingly.

• Iftheyoke isnot inthe crosscut positionwiththe

blade paralleltothe arm, release theyoke lock

handle (rightside,underyoke). Positiontheyoke

correctlywiththe yokepivotlatch.

• Ifthe arm istoo lowortoo high,first liftthe blade

guard ifthearm istoo low,and turntheelevating

handwheelat thefront ofthe table.Set the bladeto

just clear theken`or table.

• If the arm isangled, releasethe armlock knobon

top ofthearm, position itstraightahead and lock

the arm lockknob.

• Ifthe bladeisangled,raisethe plasticlowerguard,

release the bevel locklever,and set thebevel

indicatortozero. Retightenthebevel locklever.

• Ifthe bladeisin front ofthe fence, loosenthe

cardage lockknobon the leftside ofthe arm.

Release theswitchtriggerand letthecarriage

returnto theback.

• Ifthere is no ken',cutone approximately1/16 in.

deep.Grasp the handleand turnthesaw on with

theswitchonthe arm. Squeeze the switchtrigger

onthe handle and pullthe bladeforward acrossthe

tableto make the kerr.

• Release theswitchtdggerand letthecarriage

returntothe back.Turn the saw offwiththe switch

on thearm but holdthe handle untilthe bladestops

rotating.Adjustthe heightwiththe elevating

handwheelsothe bladewillrotatefreely in the ken'.

• Positiontheworkpieceagainstthe fence. Placethe

pawls and rivingknifeto clearthe workpieceor the

fence, whicheverishigher,by at least 114inch.

• Graspthe handlewithone hand. Withthe other,

turnthesaw on,then holdtheworkpiecedownand

againstthefence. Keep yourhandwellaway from

theblade.

• Squeeze the switchtriggeron thehandle and pull

the bladethroughthe workpiecebutonlyfar

enoughto completethe cut.Keep yourhandon the

handle,even afterthecut hasbeen made and the

saw turnedoff, untilthe bladestops rotating.

II Aftercompleting thecut, movethe workpiecotothe

side and turnoffthe saw withthe switchon the

arm. Release the switchtriggeron the handleand

lettheyoke movebackbehindthe fence. Do not

releasethe handle untiltheblade stopsrotating.

ARMLOCK

CARRIAGE

LOCKKNOB

SWITCH

BEVEL

CROSSCUT

RIVINGKNIFE

ELEVMING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 42

13tlIFTSHAWRADIALSAW315.220380 46

MAKING A MITER CUT

See Figure 43.

In a miter cut, the blade isverticaland the arm

angled. Ifa ked does not existforthe cuttingpath,

make one (instructionsbelow). Each cuttingpath

requiresitsown kerf.

WARNING: Make sure the bladeguard is

lowered and isworkingproperlyto prevent

possibleinjury.Always raisethe clear plastic

guard beforechangingthe bevel or loweringthe

blade toavoid damage tothe guard.

_1= WARNING: Keep one handon the handle until

the blade stops rotatingto preventthe riskof

injury.

• Put thefence in thefrontposition(nextto thefront

table) and tightenthe tableclamps.

• Check that thecontrolcutdevice issat for the

correct speed for the typeofwoodand cutyou ars

planning.Refer tothe charton the labeland adjust

the thumbwheelon thehandle accordingly.

• Ifthe yoke isnot inthe crosscutpositionwith the

blade parallelto thearm, releasethe yoke lock

handle and position theyokecorrectlywiththe

yoke pivotlatchon the right sideofthe arm.

• Ifthe arm istoo lowor too high,first lifttheblade

guardifthe arm istoo low,andturnthe elevating

handwheelat thefront ofthetable. Set the bladeto

just clearthe kerrortable.

• To set the angle ofthe arm, release thearm lock

knobon top ofthe arm. Use themite_scale above

the column to position the arm tothe desiredangle,

and lockthe arm lockknob.

• Ifthe blade isinfrontof thefence, loosenthe

carriagelockknobonthe leftside ofthearm and

letthe carriagemoveback.

• Ifthere isno kerf,cutone approximately 1/16 in.

deep. Grasp the handleand turnthe saw on with

the switchon the arm. Squeeze theswitchtrigger

on the handleand pullthe bladeforward across the

table to make thekerf.

• Release the switchtriggerand letthe carriage

returntothe back.Turn thesaw offwiththe switch

on thearm but holdthe handle untiltheblade stops

rotating.Adjustthe heightwiththeelevating

handwheelsothe bladewillrotatefreely inthe kerr.

• Positiontheworkpieceagainstthefence. Placethe

pawls and rivingknifeto clear theworkplaceor the

fence, whicheverishigher,byat least1/4 inch.

• Graspthe handlewith one hand.Withthe other,

turnthe saw on,then holdthe workpiecedownand

againstthe fence. Keep yourhandwellaway from

the blade.

• Squeeze the switchtriggerand pulltheblade

through the workpiecebut onlyfar enoughto

completethe cut. Keep yourhandon thehandle,

even afterthe cuthas been madeand the saw

turned off,untilthebladestopsrotating.

• After completingthe cut,movethe workpiecetothe

side and turnoffthesaw with theswitchon the

arm. Releasethe switchtriggerand let theyoke

move backbehindthefence. Do notrelease the

handleuntilthe bladestopsrotating.

ARM MITERSCALE

LOCKKNOB

• Ifthe blade isangled,raisethe plasticlowerguard, SWITCH

releasethe bevellock lever,and set the bevel

indicatorto zero. Retightenthe bevellocklever. CARRIAGE

YOKE

PIVOTLATCH

YOKELOCK

BLADEGUARD

MITERCUT

INDICATOR

LOCKLEVER

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL

TABLE

CLAMP

Fig. 43

47 CRAFTSMAN"RADIALSAW315.220380

MAKING A BEVELCUT

See Figure44.

This proceduremakes a cutwiththe blade and motor

angled and the arm straight(90"tofence). If there is

no kerf, followthe stepsto make one. Try this cuton

scrapwood beforecuttingyourworkpiece.

_i, WARNING: Make sure theblade guard is

lowered and isworkingproperlyto prevent

possibleinjury.Always raisethe clear plastic

guard beforechangingthe bevel or loweringthe

blade toavoid damage tothe guard.

,_ WARNING: Keep one handon the handle until

the bladestopsrotatingto preventthe risk of

injury.

• Putthe fence in thefrontposition(nextto thefront

table) and tightenthetable clamps.

• Check thatthecontrolcutdeviceisset for the

correctspeed for the typeofwoodand cutyou are

planning.Referto thechart onthe labeland adjust

the thumbwheelon the handleaccordingly.

• Iftheyoke isnotin the crosscutpositionwiththe

bladeparalleltothe arm, release the yokelock

handleand positionthe yokecorrectly withtheyoke

pivotlatchonthe rightside ofthearm.

• Ifthe arm istoo lowor toohigh,firstliftthe blade

guardifthe armistoo low,and tum theelevating

handwheelat thefront ofthe table.Set theblade to

justclearthe kerrortable.

• Ifthe arm isangled,release thearm lock knobon

topof thearm, positionitstraightahead and lock

thearm lockknob.

• Iftheblade isin frontofthe fence, loosenthe

carriage lockknobon the leftsideofthe arm.

Release theswitchtdggeronthe handleand letthe

carriage returnto the back.

• To set the bladeangle,first raise the plasticlower

guard.Release the bevel locklever,and position

theblade withthe bevelindexlever.Refightenthe

bevel locklever.

Note: Fora 45"or 90" angle, thebevel indexlever will

seat automaticallyat the presetpositivestop

positions.Forany otherangle, usethe bevel

lock lever.

• Ifthere isno kerr,cutone approximately1/16 in.

deep. Graspthe handleand turnthe saw on with

the switchonthe arm. Squeeze the switchtrigger

onthe handleand pullthe bladeforward acrossthe

tableto make the kert.

• Release the switchtriggerand letthe carriage

returnto the back,Turn the saw offwiththeswitch

on thearm but holdthe handleuntilthe bladestops

rotating.Adjustthe heightwiththe elevating

handwheelsothe bladewillrotatefreely in thekerr.

• Positionthe workpieceagainstthefence. Placethe

pawls and rivingknifetoclear theworkpieceorthe

fence, whicheverishigher,by at least 114inch,

• Grasp the handlewith one hand, Withthe other

hand,turnthe saw on,then holdthe workpiece

downand againstthe fence. Keep yourhandwell

away from the blade.

• Squeeze the switchtriggeron the handleand pull

the bladethroughtheworkplacebutonlyfar

enoughtocompletethe cut. Keep yourhand onthe

handle,even afterthe cuthas been madeand the

saw turnedoff, untilthe bladestops rotating.

• Aftercompletingthe cut,move theworkpiecetothe

side and turnoffthesaw withthe switchon the

arm. Release the switchtriggeronthe handleand

letthe blademove backbehind thefence. Do not

release thehandle untilthe blade stopsrotating.

VELEDCUT

SWITCH

HANDLE

RIVING

YOKELOCK

HANDLE

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 44

(IIRFrSNRIr RADIALSAW315.220380 48

MAKING A COMPOUND CROSS CUI"

See Figure45.

In thiscut, boththe bladeand the arm are angled. Be

familiarwith bothbevel and mitercutsbefore making

a compoundcut. Practiceon scrapwood.

_1= WARNING: Make sure the bladeguard is

lowered and isworkingproperlyto prevent

possibleinjury.Always raise theclear plastic

guard before changingthe bevel or loweringthe

bladeto avoiddamage to the guard.

_k WARNING: Keep one handon the handleuntil

the bladestops rotatingto preventthe riskof

injury.

• Putthefence in thefrontposition(nextto the front

table) and tightenthe tableclamps.

• Check thatthe controlcutdevice isset for the

correct speed for the typeof woodand cut youare

planning.Refer tothe charton the labeland adjust '

the thumbwheelonthe handle accordingly.

• If the yokeIs notinthe crosscutpositionwiththe

blade parallelto thearm, releasethe yoke lock

handle and positiontheyokecorrectlywiththe yoke

pivotlatchon the dghtside ofthe arm.

• Ifthe arm istoo lowortoo high,first liftthe blade

guard ifthe arm istoo low,and turnthe elevating

handwhealat thefront ofthetable, Set the bladeto

just clearthe kerfortable.

• To set the angleofthe arm, release the arm look

knobon topof thearm. Usathe miterscale above

the columnto positionitto the desired'angle,and

look the arm look knob.

• To set theblade angle,firstraise the plasticlower

guard. Release the bevel locklever,and position

the blade withthebevel indexlever.

• Retightenthe bevel looklever.

Note: Fora 45"or 90" angle, thebevel index lever will

seat automatically at the presetpositivestop

positions. Forany otherangle, usathe bevel

locklever.

• If theyoke isinfrontofthefence, loosen the

carriage lookknobon the left side ofthe arm.

Release the switchtriggeronthe handleand letthe

cardage retumto theback.

• Ifthere isno kerr,cutone approximately1/16 in.

deep. Graspthe handle.Turnthe saw onwiththe

switchon the arm. Squeeze theswitchtriggerand

pulltheblade forwardto makethe kerr.

• Release the switchtriggerand letthe carriage

returntothe back.Turn the saw Offwiththe switch

on thearm but holdthe handle untiltheblade stops

rotating.Adjustthe heightwiththe elevating

handwheelsothe bladewillrotatefreely inthe kerf.

• Positiontheworkpieceagainstthefence. Placethe

pawlsand rivingknife toclear theworkpieceor the

fence, whicheverishigher,byat least114inch.

• Graspthe handle withone hand.Withthe other

hand,turnthe saw on,then holdtheworkpiece

downand againstthefence. Ifnecessary,slightly

raisethe outerbladeguardfor clearance.Keep

yourhandwell away from theblade.

• Squeeze the switchtriggerand pulltheblade

throughthe workpiecebut onlyfar enoughto

completethe cut. Keep yourhandonthe handle,

even after the cuthas been madeand the saw

turned off,untilthebladestopsrotating.

• After completingthe cut,movethe workpiecetothe

sideand turnoffthesew withthe switchon the

arm. Release the switchtdggerand letthe yoke

moveback behind thefence. Do notreleasethe

handle untilthe bladestopsrotating.

ARM

SWITCH

YOKE

PIVOTLATCH

YOKELOCK

HANDLE

BEVELLOCK

BEVELEDAND

ELEVA_NG

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 45

49 (RRFT|NRIrRADIALSAW315.220380

RIP CUT HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

Two hazards are specificallyassociatedwithrip

cutting:ouffeedzone and wrongway feed.

In the outfeedzone (behindthe blade), the blade

teethpointdown. The slightestcontactwhilethe blade

isstillspinningcan snag clothing,jewelry, the work-

piece, or even skin,causing seriouspersonalinjury.

Wrongway feed occurswhen the workpiececontacts

the bladefrom the outfeedside. Itisvery hazardous

and willjerk the workpieceviolently.You could be cut

ifyou are holdingtheworkpiece.

_, WARNING: Failureto observeany ofthese

precautionscan resultinserious injury.

• The firstprecautionis, ofcourse, simplytostay

completelyaway from theouffeed zone. Keep

handsaway from the outfeedzone.

• Pointtheanti-kickbackpawlsaway from the blade

teeth tosnag a workpieceifthe blade grabs..They

shouldbe positionedtorest lightlyon the

workpiece.The flat side of the pawlsshouldbe

level and horizontal.

• Set the rivingknifetojust clear the table.

• Set the holddown infrontofthe bladetojust clear

the workpiece.

• Start and finish yourcutfrom the infeedside.

• Push theworkpiecepastthe pawls with push-

blocksand pushsticksto finishthe cut.

• If the bladejams, turnthe saw offwiththe switch

on the arm, remove the yellowkey, and waitfor the

bladeto fully stop beforefreeingJt.

• Make sure the blade isparallelto thefence and the

workpieceis notwarpedor twisted.

• Make sure no pressureisappliedto theworkpiece

on the outfeedside.

• Make sure the bladeguard islowered and is

workingproperly.

• Always set up the workpiecesothe widerpart of

thewood isbetween the bladeand thefence. This

stabilizestheworkpiecabetter.

• Do not release theworkpieceuntil ithasmoved

pastthe pawls.Keep pushsticksfirmly inplace.

• Use pushsticksand pushblocks,notyourhands,

when the trailingedge ofthe workpieceiswithin

3 in.ofthe blade. Ifthe blade isset 2 in.or more

from thefence, usea pushstick.Use a pushblock

and auxiliaryfence when the blade is between2 in.

and 1/2 in. from the fence. (Ifthe cutis narrower

than 1/2 in., usea differentsaw.) For largepanel

ripcuts, usea featherboard insteadof pushblocks

or pushsticks.See the sectionon CuttingAids.

SETTING UP A RIP CUT

See Figure 46.

A preciseand safe ripcutrequiresa careful set up.

Beforesettingupfor in-ripor out-rip,especiallyfor a

bevel cut,try the workpieceinbothplacements.

Check for stability,visibility,and control.Testwhich

willgive thebest pushstickclearance.

Instructionsare givenfor an in-ripcut.At certain

points,the instructionswillvaryfor a bevel ripcutor

an out-ripprocessand willbe enclosedin parenthe-

ses (example). Figure47 showsan out-ripsetup.

• Inserta solidfence withno kerfs.Use an auxiliary

fence ifthe bladewillbeset only1/2 in.to 2 in.

from thefence. Tightenthetable clamps.

• Ifthe arm istoo lowor toohigh,firstliftthe blade

guardifthe arm istoo low,and turnthe elevating

handwheelat the front ofthe table. Set the bladeto

just clear thekerfor table.

• Change the bladeangle ifneeded. Raisethe plastic

lowerguardto keep itfrom jamming,releasethe

bevel locklever,and setthe bevel indicatortozero.

(For a bevel rip cut, set the bevel Indicator to

the desired angle.) Test theclearanceonthe

guard. ReUghtenthe bevel locklever.

SWRCH

IOWN

HANDWHEEL

INFEEOFOR

INRIPCUTrlNG

Fig.46

I;RllFTSHItN'RADIALSAW315.220380 50

• Putthe blade inthe in-rippositionbetweenthe

motorand the column.Release theyoke look

handle and pivottheyoketo the left,withthe yoke

pivot latch onthe rightsideof the arm. (Use the

out-rip position only for rlpa 12 in. or more in

width; pivot the yoke to the right so the motor

is between the blade and column.)

• Loosenthe cardagelookknob. Place thebladethe

dghtdistancefrom thefencefor thecut and lock

the knob.

• Cut a kerf.Turn the saw onwiththe switchonthe

arm. Lowerthe bladeabout1/16 in.intothe tableto

cut a shallowgroove.Turnthe sew offand remove

theyellowkey.

• Positionthe workpieceagainstthe blade,from the

frontofthe table. Lowerthe hold-downinfrontof

the bladetojustclearthe workpiece.(For a bevel

rip cut, place the workplece directly under the

guard rather than beside the blade.)

• Loosenthe pawlsand rivingknife.Lowerthe dving,

knifeto thetable. Slidetheworkpiecebackand

lowerthe pawlsso thatone set restsonthe work-

piece. Lockthe rivingknifeand pawlsin place.(For

a bevel rip cut, place the workplece under the

lower set of pawls.)

• Remove theworkpiecefromthe table. Set thepush

block,featherboard,or pushsticknearby.

• Set uptable extension(s)and supports.

_i, WARNING: Never usea persontosupport

workpieces.Thiscan cause kickbackand

sedous injury.Never have someonestand at the

outfeed side.

MAKING A RIP CUT

See Figure47.

• Reviewthe Hazards and Precautionspage.

• Do not make a dp cutwithoutfollowingallthe setup

stepsinthe previousprocedure.

• Afterthe saw hasbeen set up,insertthe yellow

key, and turnthe saw on withthe switchon the

arm. Lettheblade buildup tofullspeed.

• Stand at the infsedsideof the bladeand out ofthe

lineof theworkpiece,incase kickbackoccurs.

_i WARNING: Never stand directlyin the lineof

cut. Stand tothe side to reducethe chance of

injuryshouldkickbackoccur. Startand finishthe

cutfrom the infeedside=

• Withthe handclosestto th_fence, pushthe

workpieceunderthe holddownand intothe blade.

• Keep yourotherhandon the table andsteadythe

workpieceagainstthefence. Keep thathandat

least8 in.fromthe blade.

• if theblade cover does notautomaticallydsa as

the workpiecemovesfrom the infeedtothe out-

feed side, stopthe cut.Turn offthe saw and adjust

the bladecover so itrestson theworkpiece.

• When the end ofthe workpieceis stillseveral

inchesfrom the blade, pick upthe cuttingaid .you

selected earlier. Pushthe woodwiththe pushstick

,orpushblockratherthan yourhand.

_k WARNING: Use a pushstickas the end ofthe

workpiecenears the bladeto reducethe riskof

injury.

• Push thewoodcompletelythroughthe bladetothe

ouffeed,pastthe pawls.

• When thework iscompleted,presstheswitchoff

and removethe key.

SWITCH

ANTkKICKBACK

PAWLS

INFEEDFOR

OUTRIPCUTrlNG BLADE

Fig. 47

51 CRRFI"$NRN'RADIALSAW315.220380

MAKINGO_HER OUTS

See Figu_s 48 and 49,

Variationsfrom the basic cutsincludecuttinglong

workpiecesand non-throughcuts.

When makingone ofthe following cuts, followthe

instructionsthatapplyfor the basiccut, dependingon

the position,shape, and size ofthe wood. Do not

attempt these cutsuntilyou are skilledwiththe basic

cuts.

CUTTING LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure48.

• Place a supportthe same heightas the saw table

nearbyfor the cutwork.

,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guardis

loweredand isworkingproperlyto prevent

possibleinjury.

,_ WARNING: Never putyourhandswithin3 in.of

the bladewhen itison.

• Make surethe wooddoes nottouchthe blade

before youturnon the saw withthe switchonthe

arm. Letthe blade buildupto full speed beforeit

contactsthewood.

• When the work iscompleted,pressthe switchoff

and remove thekey.

SUPPORTLONGWORKPIECES

Fig. 48

rltmFT_iNRIrRADIALSAW31S._'0380 52

NON-THROUGH CUTS

See Figure49.

,_L WARNING: Unplugthe saw while removingor

replacingthe blade guard.Turn on the saw with

the switchon the armto confirmthe blade isnot

receivingpower.

NON-THROUGHCUT

• section).Rem°vethe bladeand blade guard (see Assembly ___

• Place a supportthe same heightas thesaw table

nearbyforthe cutwork.Lowerthe bladewiththe

elevatinghandwheel.

• Make sure the woodisnot touchingtheblade.

Insertthe key and turnon the saw. Let theblade

buildupto fullspeed beforecontactingthe work-

piece.

WARNING: Always use pushblockswhen

--'-- makingnon-throughripcutsto avoidthe riskof

seriousinjury.Never feed wood withyourhand=i,

• When the workiscompleted,pressthe switchoff \

and removethe key,

Fig. 49

53 rRIIFTSMRWRADIALSAW316.220380

CiENERAL MAINTENANCE

_i, WARNING: When servicing,useonlyidentical

Craftsman replacementparts.Use of any other

part may create e hazard or causeproduct

damage.

_k WARNING: To preventaccidentalstartingthat

could cause possible sedouspersonalinjury,turn

offthe saw withthe switchon the arm, remove

the switch key,and unplugthe saw before

workingon the radial saw.

• Remove sawdustfrom the workarea, including

inside the blade cover,frequently.

• Remove sawdustfrom and clean the blade guards

frequently.

• Clean plasticpartswith a softdamp cloth. Do not

useany strongsolvents.

_b, WARNING: Do notat anytime let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-basedproducts,penetrating

oils, etc. contactplasticparts.They contain

chemicalsthat can damage,weaken or destroy

plastic.

• Check teeth of anti-kickbackpawls;sharpen with

file if needed.

• Regularlycheckall nuts,bolts, screws,and cables

for tightnessand condition.

MOTOI_IELEGTIIIlCAL

• Frequentlyvacuumor blowoutany sawdustfrom

the workareas.

_k WARNING: If the powercordsarewom, cut, or

damaged inany way, have them replaced

immediatelybya qualifiedservice technicianat a

Sears store or repaircenter. Failureto do so

could resultin sedouspersonalinjury.

_IL WARNING; To avoidfire or electrocution,

reassembleelectricpartsonlywith identical

Craftsmanreplacement pads. Reassemble

exactlyas originallyassembled.

CRIIFTSNnN'RADIALSAW315220380 54

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw does not start. I. Motorcordor control-cutcord is I. Plugincord.

not pluggedin.

2. Cord or switchisdamaged.

2. Have the cordorswitch re-

placedat your nearest Sears

Service Center.

3. Circuitfuseis blown. 3. Replacecircuitfuse.

4, Circuit breaker istripped.

4. Resetcircuitbreaker.

5. Switch isburnedout. 5. Have the switchreplacedand

requesta voltagecheckfrom

the powercompany.

6. Connectionsare loose, burned

out,or damaged.

6, Have thewiringcheckedand

repaired. Requestvoltagecheck

frompowercompany.

Motordoes not reachfull speed or

power.

1. Voltage fromsourceis low.

2. Circuitis overloadedwithother

appliancesor motors.

1_ Requesta voltagecheckfrom

the powercompany.

2. Test withoutanyothermotors

and on differentcircuit.

3. Motor windingsare burnedout.

3. Have the windingsreplaced and

requesta voltagecheckfrom

the powercompany.

4, Fuses or circuitbreakersare

wrongsize,

4. Have an electricianreplacewith

a 15 ampfuse or circuitbreaker.

5. Extensioncord istoo long.

5. Use a shortercord.

6. Starterswitchis defective. 6. Have theswitchreplaced.

Motor stalls,blowsfuses, ortrips

circuitbreakers.

1. Starter switchisdefective.

2, Voltagefrom sourceis low.

1. Have the switchreplaced.

2. Requesta voltagecheckfrom

the powercompany.

3. Fuses or circuitbreakersare

wrongsize or defective.

3. Have an electricianreplacewith

a 15 amp fuse or circuitbreaker.

Motoroverheats.

1. Motor isovedoaded. 1. Requesta voltagecheckfrom

the powercompany.

2. Windings are burnedout.

2. Have thewindingsreplacedand

requesta voltagecheckfrom

the powercompany.

3. Work isbeing fed toofast.

3. Feed workslower.

55 CRAFTSNAW RADIAL SAW 315.220380

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw vibmtas excessively. I. Bladeis warped.

1, Replacethe blade. See the

removalprocedurein Assembly

section,

2. Saw isnot mountedsecurely, 2, Tightenall hardware.

3. Worksurface is uneven.

3. Reposition on a flat surface.

Adjust the leveling feet on legs.

Saw isnoisywhen running.

1. Motor needs attention.

1. Have the motorcheckedat

yournearest Sears Service

Center.

Carriage does nottravel smoothly

in track underarm.

1. Track is dirtyor sticky.

1. Clean track. See Installing

CarriageAssemblyin Assem-

bly section.

2. Carriagebeadngs are bad.

2. Replacecerdage bearings.

Contactyour nearestSears

servicecenter.

3. Bladeor teeth are dull or bent.

3. Sharpen or replacethe blade.

See the removalprocedurein

Assemblysection.

4. Blade isout ofalignment. 4. Use bladealignmentproce-

duresin Adjustmentsection.

5. Boardiswarped. 5. Replace the board,

Saw stallswhen dpping.

1. Bladeor teeth are dull orbent.

1. Sharpen or replacethe blade.

See the removalprocedurein

Assemblysection.

2. Fence isnot straight. 2. Check withsquare;sand or

replace.

3. Work isbeing fedtoo fast. 3. Feed workintobladeslower.

4. Wrong bladeis being used. 4. Change the blade.

5. Columntube is too looseinthe

columnsupport.

5. See Adjustingthe Column

Tubein Assemblysection.

6. Arm ismisalignedor loose. 6. See Settingthe Arm Look

Wheelinthe Assemblysection.

7. Yoke is loose on carriage. 7, See Settingthe YokeClamp

procedurein Assemblysection,

8. Sawdust has accumulated

between tables.

8. Remove and clean tables.

I:HFt'$NIUr RADIALSAW315.220380 56

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Handwheel is hardtoturnor I. Sawdust hascollectedon the I. Remove handwheel;clean end

columnbinds, elevating shaft, lubricatethe shaft.

2, Columnis outof alignment. 2. See Adjustingthe Column

Tubein Assemblysection.

Saw burnsor scores edges of 1. Columntube istoo looseinthe 1. See Adjustingthe Column

woodin cut. columnsupport, Tubein Assemblysection,

2. Blade orteeth are bentor dull.

2. Sharpen or replacethe blade.

See the removalprocedurein

Assemblysection.

3. Bladeisout of alignment.

3. Use bladealignmentproce-

duresin Adjustmentsection.

4. Wrongblade isbeing used.

4. Change blade. See the removal

procedurein Assemblysection.

5, Board iswarped.

5. Replacethe board.

6. Arm is loose or miseligned.

6. See SettingtheArm Lock

Wheelin theAssemblysection.

7. Yoke islooseon carriage.

7. See Settingthe Yoke Clamp

procedurein Assemblysection.

Bevel cutsare nottrue.

8. Arm isout of alignment, 8.

9. Work Is being fed toofast. 9.

1. Bevel lock lever isloose, 1.

See AligningArm for Cross

Cuts in Adjustmentssection.

Feed workintoblade slower.

See SettingtheBevel Lock

Leverin Assemblysection.

2. Blade is notperpendicularto

table top.

3. Columntube istoo loose inthe

columnsupport.

4. Table top isnot paraUeltothe

arm.

2. See Aligningthe Blade tothe

Tablein Adjustmentssection.

3. See Adjustingthe Column

Tubein Assemblysection.

4. See LevelingTable Supports

and Levelingthe Front Tablein

the Assemblysection,

5, Yoke islooseon carriage,

5, See Settingthe YokeClamp

procedurein Assemblysection.

6. Arm isout ofalignment.

6. See AligningArm for Cross

Cuts inAdjustmentssection.

57 CRAFTSHIIN'RADIALSAW315.220380

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Miter or crosscutsare nottrue, 1. Scale pointeris notcorrect. 1. Resetthe pointerat the top

rear ofarm.

2. Columnisout ofalignment. 2. See Adjustingthe Column

Tubein Assemblysection.

3. Carriage ismisaligned. 3. See Setting the Arm Lock

Wheel in the Assembly section.

4. Yoke is looseon carriage. 4. See Settingthe YokeClamp

procedurein Assemblysection.

5. Armis outof alignment. 5. See AligningArm for Cross

Cuts inAdjustmentssection.

6. Sawdust hascollected between

tables.

7. Table top is notparallel to the

arm.

6. Remove and clean tables.

7. See Leveling TableSupports

and Leveling the Front Tablein

the Assemblysection.

8. Fence/tablesare not straight. 8. Check with square;sandor

replace.

Wood edges away from fence

when ripping.

1. Blade isnot para!lel withfence. 1. See Squaring theBlade tothe

Fence procedurein the Adjust-

mentssection.

2. Arm is notperpendicularto

fence.

2. See AligningtheArm for Cross

Cutsprocedurein the Adjust-

mentssection.

3. Rivingknife needs adjustment.

3. See Aligning theRivingKnife to

the Bladeprocedureinthe

Adjustmentssection,

Depthof cutvaries from one end

ofwoodto the other.

1. Table is not parallel to arm.

1. See Leveling Table Supports

and Leveling the Front Table in

the Assembly section.

2. Columntube is loosein column 2. See AdjustingtheColumn

support. TubeinAssemblysection.

3. Arm is loose or misaligned.

3. See Setting the Arm Lock

Wheel in the Assembly section.

Riving knife strikeswoodduring a

cut.

1. Riving knife not aligned with 1. See Aligningthe Riving Knife to

blade, the Blade procedure in the

Adjustments section.

rlIRFTSNRIr RADIALSAW315.220380 58

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw bladetends to pushwoodto 1. Blade isheeling. 1, See SquaringtheBlade to the

one side when crosscutting, Fence inAdjustmentssection,

2. Columntube isloose in column 2, See Adjustingthe Column

support. Tubein Assemblysection.

3, Arm islooseor misaligned, 3. See SettingtheArm Lock

Wheelinthe Assemblysection,

4, Fence/tablesare not straight, 4. Check with square;sand or

replace.

5. Bladeor teeth are bent or dull. 5, Sharpen or replacethe blade.

See the removalprocedurein

Assemblysection.

illm

CRnFTSNnN"RADMLSAW315.220380

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO, 315.220380

I The modelnumberwillbe foundon a plate attachedto thebase. Always mentionthe modelnumberin allcorrespondenceregardingyour RADIAL |

ARM SAW or whenorderingrepair parts.

19 13

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36 37

4O 39

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CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

I be modelnumberwillbefoundon a plateattachedto thebase. Always mentionthe modelnumberinall correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL I

ARM SAW or whenorderingrepairparts.

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

1 976830-001

2 974999-002

3 980528-001

4 980667-001

5 976793-001

6 980669-001

7 976786-001

8 976834-002

9 606066-006

10 989001-002

11 610122-005

12 976342-001

13 703776-098

14 976392-001

15 967917-001

16 990908-009

17 976384-001

18 641700-006

19 621380-007

20 976328-001

21 624282-003

22 981043-001

23 980530-001

24 980534-001

25 976829-001

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION QUAN. NO. NUMBER

LowerArmCover........................................ 1 26 641700.005

* Screw (10-16 x 618in.Pan Hd.) ................. 4 27 976344-001

Feed ControlLabel (ForCrossCuts) ......... 1 28 976354-001

Cord Label(ControlCut PowerCord) ........ 1 29 980532-001

ControlCut Power Cord ............................. 1 30 980447-001

Cord Label (Motor Power Cord) ................. I 31 641700-008

MotorPower Cord ...................................... 1 32 976327-001

* Bolt(3/8-16 x 2-114in.Sq. Hd.) ................. 2 33 980550-001

* Screw (10-32 x 3/8 in. PanHd.) ................. 1 34 976393-001

Cable Clamp............................................... 2 35 980697-001

* Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in. PanHd. T. C.) ........... 4 36 980540-001

Arm Beadng ............................................... 2 37 980542-001

Washer ....................................................... 4 38 980544-001

* LockNut (3/8-16) ........................................ 2 39 976331-001

Cord Clamp ................................................ 2 40 980546-001

* Screw (6-19 x 518in.Pan Hd.) ................... 4 41 976863-001

Rear Cover................................................. 1 42 622210-042

* Screw (10-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ........;........ 3 43 976862-002

* Screw(3/8-16x 2-1/8 in.HexHd.Locldng)..2 44 703473-042

Arm CoverPad........................................... 1 45 977471-001

Square Nut(3/8-16) .................................... 2 46 969220-005

WarningLabel ............................................ 2 47 976368-001

Feed ControlLabel(For BevelCuts) ......... 1 48 60T/37-005

ControlCut Warning.,................................. 1 49 642409-002

UpperArm Cover........................................ 1 50 976369-001

DESCRIPTION QUAN.

* Screw(10-32 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 2

MiterCap .................................................... 1

MiterIndicator............................................. 1

MiterScale Label........................................ 1

StrainRelief................................................ 2

* Screw (10-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.)................. 4

ArmCover .................................................. 1

GuardLabel................................................ 1

GuardAssembly......................................... 1

GuardWarningLabel ................................. 1

MiterLock Label (LeftSide) ....................... 1

MiterLockLabel (RightSide) ..................... 1

Warning Label(RightSide) ........................ 1

Arm Cap ..................................................... 1

Warning Label(LeftSide) ........................... 1

SwitchKey.................................................. 2

* Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ................... 1

Switch......................................................... 1

LockWasher............................................... 1

Tag.............................................................. 1

* Screw (5/16-18 x 3/8 in. SocketHd.) ......... 1

Cord Clamp ................................................ 1

* Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................ 1

* Screw(10-16 x 41/64 in. Pan Hd.) ............. 4

Cable Bracket............................................. 1

* StandardHardware Item-- May Be PurchasedLocally

** AvailableFrom Div.98 -- Source 980.00

[

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

The modelnumberwillbe foundon a plate attachedtothe base. Alwaysmentionthe modelnum- |

her in all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW or when orderingrepairparts.

SEE FIGL

FIGUREB

SEE FIGURE C

62 I:RAFTSMRN"RADIALSAW31S.220_80

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

I The modelnumberwillbefoundon a plate attachedto the base,Always mentionthe modelnum- I

ber in all correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL ARM SAW orwhen orderingrepair parts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 607406-001

2 703473-042

3 624088-002

4 976698-001

5 931275-028

6 703473-042

7 607406-001

8 976339-001

9 976340-001

10 624282-002

11 977249-001

12 615570-008

13 976834-001

14 976335-001

15 976334-001

16 976333-001

17 976332-001

18 931744-059

19 607737-004

20 989594-003

21 607737-003

22 976791-001

23 976792-001

24 703473-089

25 929058-005

26 977481-001

27 977491-001

28 977229-001

29 940021-008

30 621032-002

31 977228-001

32 976361-001

972000-505

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) .......................................................................... 4

Lock Washer .................................................................................. 4

Washer ........................................................................................... 8

Table Support ................................................................................. 2

Washer ........................................................................................... 4

Lock Washer .................................................................................. 4

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) .......................................................................... 4

Clamp Bracket ............................................................................... 2

Clamp Screw ................................................................................. 2

Square Nut..,' ................................................................................ 2

Cup Washer (Table Clamp) ............................................................ 2

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in. Hex Hd.) ..................................................... 4

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Sq, Hd.) ...................................................... 4

Front Table ..................................................................................... 1

Fence ............................................................................................. 1

Spacer Table .................................................................................. 1

Rear Table ..................................................................................... 1

Washer ........................................................................................... 5

* Screw (1/4-20 x 1-3/4 in. Pan Hd.) ................................................ 1

* Setscrew(1/4-20 x 1-1/4 in.).......................................................... 1

* Screw (1/4-20 x 1 in. Pan Hd.) ....................................................... 4

Tee Nut .......................................................................................... 1

"U" Clip Nut .................................................................................... 1

Lock Washer .................................................................................. 4

* Hex Nut (1/4-20) ............................................................................ 4

Handle Cap .................................................................................... 1

Screw (M8 x 1-1/4 in. Pan Hd. Slotted) ......................................... 1

Handle ........................................................................................... 1

* Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in. Soc. Hd.) .................................................... 1

Star Washer ................................................................................... 1

Handwheel ..................................................................................... 1

Leg Stand Assembly ...................................................................... 1

Owner's Manual (Not Shown)

* Standard Hardware Item-- May Be PurchasedLocally

** AvailableFromDiv, 98 -- Source980,00

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I The modelnumberwillbe foundon a plateattached tothebase. Always mentionthe modelnumberin all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL |

ARM SAW or when orderingrepair parts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 977242-001

2 976303-001

3 977241-001

4 976306-001

5 607406-005

6 929058-005

7 621032-010

8 977479-001

9 976304-001

10 976305-001

11 980659-001

976361-001

LowerFront/RearBrace.................................................................................................................................... 2

Leg ....................................................... ,............................................................,............................................... 4

LowerSide Brace .............................................................................................................................................. 2

LevelingFoot........:............................................................................................................................................. 4

Hex Nut (3/8-16) ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Hex Nut (1/4-20) .............................................................................................................................................. 40

StarWasher ................................................................................................................................................... 40

Screw(114-20x 518in.TrussHd.) ............................... :................................................................................... 40

Side Brace......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Front/RearBrace............................................................................................................................................... 2

LogoPlate ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

CompleteLeg StandAssembly(IncludesItemsListedAbove)

* Standard Hardware Item-- May Be PurchasedLocally

** AvailableFrom Div.98 -- Source 980.00

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

I •

i nu--w0efouo on , o--0o on ooo0on I

ber in all correspondence regardingyourRADIAL ARM SAW or when orderingrepair pads.

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66 CRRFTSMRN"RADIALSAW315.220380

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO, 315,220380

The modelnumberwillbefoundon a plateattached tothe base, Alwaysmentionthe model num-

her in all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW or when orderingrepairparts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 980536-001

2 976308-001

3 976386-001

4 976296-001

5 976294-001

6 976293-001

7 976292-001

8 976788-001

9 607406-003

10 977492-001

11 976289-002

12 976295-001

13 976833-001

14 976290-002

15 615570-022

16 615570-021

17 621380-008

18 617264-001

19 615570-020

20 703473-048

21 615570-007

22 607406-005

23 976301-001

24 623111-012

25 976302-001

26 623111-006

27 622141-002

28 976300-001

29 706239-932

30 976299-001

31 623111-001

32 " STD571450

33 976298-001

34 976297-001

Data Plate ...................................................................................... 1

Base Assembly .............................................................................. 1

* Screw (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Washer Hd.) .................................... 2

ElevationNut ................................................................................. 1

Column Assembly .......................................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ............................................................................... 1

Arm Latch ...................................................................................... 1

* Setscrew(3/8-16 x 1/2 in. Soc. Hd,) .............................................. 3

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................................................ 17

* Locking Cap Screw (1/4-20 x 5/8 in.)............................................. 2

Support(LH) .................................................................................. 1

Column Tube GIB .......................................................................... 2

ElevatingShaft Assembly .............................................................. 1

Support(RH) .................................................................................. 1

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 2 in. Hex Hd.) ...................................................... 12

* Bolt(3/16-18 x 2 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................ 2

* Bolt(3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. Hex Hd.) .................................................... 4

Washer ........................................................................................... 8

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd,) ..................................................... 2

,Lock Washer .................................................................................. 4

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1-1/8 in. Hex Hd.) .................................................. 1

* Hex Nut (3/8-16) ............................................................................ 4

Elevating Crank Shaft.................................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ............................................................................... 1

Bushing .......................................................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ............................................................................... 1

Washer ........................................................................................... 2

ElevatingShaft Bearing ................................................................. 1

Washer ........................................................................................... 2

Bevel Pinion Gear .......................................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ............................................................................... 1

* Lock Nut (1/2-13) ........................................................................... 1

Bevel Gear ..................................................................................... 1

Bearing .......................................................................................... 2

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** AvailableFrom Div.98 -- Source980.00

67 CRAFTSMAN"RADIALSAW315.220380

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

I The model numberwillbe foundon a plateattached tothe base. Alwaysmentionthe model num-

bar in all correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL ARM SAW or whenorderingrepair parts.

12'

15 21 22 23

16 19 20

FIGURE E

68 £RAFTSMAN" RADIAL SAW 315,220380

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

The modelnumberwillbefoundon a plate attached tothe base.Always mentionthemodelnum-

ber in all correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL ARM SAW orwhen orderingrepair parts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 622210-043

2 976323-001

3 976325-002

4 980613-001

5 611114-002

6 706382-834

7 980455-001

8 641180-005

9 976321-001

10 976804-001

11 976314-001

12 976312-001

13 976313-001

14 976310-001

15 976311-001

16 976315-001

17 976316-001

18 706405-002

19 976329-001

20 976827-001

21 976330-001

22 931055-006

23 606066-011

24 641180-006

25 931744-059

26 976319-001

27 976320-001

28 976322-001

* Screw(10-32 x 518in.Rd Hd.) ..................................................... 4

Track .............................................................................................. 2

Arm ........ , ......................................... .....** ................................. ***.,. 1

SupportBracket............................................................................. 1

* Screw (10-32 x 112in Flat Head T C) .......................................... 1

Washer........................................................................................... 2

* Screw (1/4-20 x 5/8 in SelfTappingHex Washer Hd) .................. 6

PushNut (3/8 in) ........................................................................... 2

Clevis Pin....................................................................................... 1

Arm Lock ROdAssembly................................................................ 1

Guide ............................................................................................. 1

Arm Lock Pawl............................................................................... 1

TensionSpring............................................................................... 1

Pin Housing ................................................................................... 1

Arm IndexPin ................................................................................ 2

Index ROd..................................................................................... 1

Arm LockSpring............................................................................ 1

* Hex Nut (10-32) ............................................................................. 1

Arm Knob Lever(Left Hand).......................................................... 1

Arm LockLever Assembly............................................................. 1

Arm Knob Lever(Right Hand) ....................................................... 1

Washer........................................................................................... 1

* Screw (10-32 x 2-1/4 in Pan Hd) ................................................. 1

PushNut (1/4 in) ........................................................................... 1

Washer...................................................................................... . 1

Lever Pin........................................................................................ 1

Pin.................................................................................................. 1

Arm Insulation................................................................................ 1

* Standard Hardware Item-- May Be PurchassdLocally

** AvailableFrom Div 98 -- Source980.00

69 CRRFTSHRN"RADIALSAW315.220380

, CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

The modelnumberwillbefound ona plata attachedto the base. Alwaysmentionthemodelnum- I

bet in all correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL ARM SAW or when orderingrepair pads.

_ _ 21

FIGUREF

SEE FIGURE G

70 CRRFTSNRN"RADIALSAW315.220380

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO, 315.220380

The model numberwillbefound on a plate attachedtothe base. Always mentionthe model nurn- J

ber in allcorrespondenceregardingyourRAOIAL ARM SAW or when ordedng repairparts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 980548-001

2 976358-001

3 641700-005

4 976287-001

5 976348-001

6 643115-003

7 976352-001

8 976409-001

9 976286-002

10 976831-001

11 976285-001

12 976337-001

13 976349-001

14 976350-001

15 976353-001

16 976278-001

17 999982-001

18 ** STD541462

19 976385-001

20 620074-001

21 615570-020

22 ** STD551231

23 624088-002

24 976345-001

25 976771-001

26 976346-001

27 976288-001

28 976347-002

29 624282-002

30 607406-001

31 980538-001

32 976472-001

33 980524-001

34 980526-001

Carriage LockLabe!....................................................................... 1

Cardage Lock Knob ....................................................................... 1

* Screw(10-32 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ..................................................... 4

Cardage Cover (LH) ...................................................................... 1

Rip Scale Indicator......................................................................... 2

* Screw (6-32 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) ....................................................... 4

Speed Nut ...................................................................................... 2

Swivel Latch Spdng ....................................................................... 1

Carriage ......................................................................................... 1

Thrust Washer"............................................................................... 8

Cardage Bearing ............................................................................ 4

Washer ........................................................................................... 4

Eccentdc Screw............................................................................. 2

Rip Lock Shoe ............................................................................... 1

Bumper .......................................................................................... 2

Yoke Clamp StudAssembly ........................................................... 1

Washer ........................................................................................... 2

* Lock Nut (5/8-11) ........................................................................... 1

Sleeve Beadng .............................................................................. 2

* Bolt (5/16-18 Hex Hd.) ................................................................... 2

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd.) ..................................................... 2

* Lock Washer (5/16)........................................................................ 2

Washer ........................................................................................... 2

SpringBracket ............................................................................... 1

Index Spdng................................................................................... 1

Yoke Pivot Latch ............................................................................ 1

Carriage Cover (RH) ...................................................................... 1

Index Pin Housing .......................................................................... 1

Nut ................................................................................................. 2

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) .......................................................................... 4

Yoke Lock Label............................................................................. 1

Yoke Lock Handle (Includes Key No. 31) ...................................... 1

SwitchLabel .................................................................................. 1

Warning Label ................................................................................ 1

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be PurchasedLocally

** AvailableFrom Div. 98 -- Source980.00

71 CRflFTSMRN"RADIALSAW31S.220_180

[

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

The modelnumberwillbe foundon a plate attachedto the base.Always mentionthe modelnum-

ber in all correspondenceregardin9 your RADIAL ARM SAW or when orderingrepairparts.

SEE FIGURE F

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SEE FIGURE H

I 21

37 28_

FIGUREG

72 rRRFTSMRN"RADIALSAW315.220380

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

The model numberwillbe foundon a plate attachedto the base.Always mentionthemodelnum-

ber in all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW or when orderingrepair parts.

]

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN,

1 976773-001

2 976284-001

3 ***

4 976271-001

5 976272-001

6 976273-001

7 703776-098

8 ** STD541437

9 976249-001

10 976281-001

11 977225-001

12 976268-002

13 980556-001

14 989001-002

15 641700-006

16 976279-001

17 976772-001

18 624282-002

19 641700-009

20 980554-001

21 976275-001

22 641700-005

23 703473-042

24 969220-006

25 97/250-001

26 976338-001

27 606066-012

28 980522-001

29 976274-002

30 615570-022

31 ** STD551231

32 976832-001

33 976265-001

34 980552-001

35 976267-002

36 624088-002

37 976391-001

38 621032-002

39 998991-002

46 977245-001

41 976481-001

42 976481-002

Blade Nut ....................................................................................... 1

BladeWasher ................................................................................ 2

Saw Blade...................................................................................... 1

RubberBushing............................................................................. 1

MotorStud ..................................................................................... 1

MotorCam ..................................................................................... 1

NVasher........................................................................................... 1

* Lock Nut (3/8-16) ........................................................................... 1

Motor.............................................................................................. 1

index Pin........................................................................................ 1

Nut (5/16) ....................................................................................... 1

Yoke............................................................................................... 1

Outfeed WarningLabel.................................................................. 1

Cable Clamp (5/16 in.)................................................................... 2

* Screw (10-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.)..................................................... 2

Bevel index Knob........................................................................... 1

Swivel Latch Spring....................................................................... 1

Nut ................................................................................................. 1

* Screw(10-32 x 3/4 in. Pan Hd.) ..................................................... 4

Infeed Warning Labe! ..................................................................... 1

Yoke Cover .................................................................................... 1

* Screw (10-32 x 1/2 in, Pan Hd.) ..................................................... 4

LockWasher .................................................................................. 4

Screw (5/16-18 x 2 in. Soc. Cap) ................................................... 4

Bevel Indicator ............................................................................... 1

Bevel Index Cap ............................................................................ 1

* Screw (10-32 x 1-5/8 in. Pan Hd,) ................................................. 2

Bevel Scale Label .......................................................................... 1

Bevel Lock Lever ........................................................................... 1

Bolt (5/16-18 x 2 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................ 1

Lock Washer (5/16) ........................................................................ 1

Retainer Plate ................................................................................ 1

Index Ring ...................................................................................... 1

Edging Warning Label ................................................................... 1

Yoke Cap ....................................................................................... 1

Washer ........................................................................................... 1

Bolt (5/16-18 Hex Hd.) ................................................................... 1

StarWasher ................................................................................... 1

Screw (10-32 x 5/8 in. Hex Soc. Button Hd.) ................................. 1

BladeWrench ................................................................................ 2

* 3/16 in. Hex Key ............................................................................ 1

* 1/4 in. Hex Key .............................................................................. 1

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be PurchasedLocally

** AvailableFrom Div, 98 -- Source 980.00

*** Complete AssortmentAvailable AtYour Nearest Sears Retail Store

73 rRIIFTSNilN"RADIALSAW315.220380

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

I The modelnumberwillbefoundon a plateattached tothe base. Alwaysmentionthe modelnumberin all correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL |

ARM SAW or when orderingrepair parts.

i FIGURE H

CRAFTSMANRADIALARMSAW- MODELNO.315.220380

The modelnumberwillbe foundon a plate attachedtothe base. Alwaysmentionthe modelnumberin all correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL |

ARM SAW orwhen orderingrepairparts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 610122-006

2 976449-001

3 _971665-001

4 977207-001

5 998196-001

6 607617-003

7 977203-001

8 976336-001

9 989684-003

10 967917-001

11 976785-001

12 610122-005

* Screw(6-32 x 5/8 in.Pan Hd.).......................................................................................................................... 3

HandleAssembly... ......................................................................................................................................... 1

SwitchTrigger.................................................................................................................................................. 1

Cam Lever........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Spring............................................................................................................................................................... 1

O-Ring .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

Knob................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Wiring Insulator................................................................................................................................................ 1

* Screw(6-32 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd. T.C.) ................................................................................................................. 2

Cord Clamp ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Cord Harness ................................................................................................................................................... 1

* Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.)......................................................................................................................... 1

* Standard HardwareItem -- May Be Purchased Locally

** AvailableFrom Div.98 -- Source 980.00

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

The modelnumberwillbe foundon a plate attachedtothe base, Alwaysmentionthemodel number inall correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL |

ARM SAW or whenorderingrepairparts.

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FIGUREI

17 25

19 ._

11 9

CRAFTSMANRADIALARMSAW- MODELNO.315.220380

The modelnumberwillbe foundona plate attachedtothe base. Alwaysmentionthe modelnumber inall correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL I

ARM SAW or when orderingrepairparts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE I

;Ib

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 976366-001

2 977237-001

3 976370-002

4 979528-001

5 641180-003

6 977244-001

7 621032-009

8 977478-001

9 644585-004

10 931744-069

11 977243-001

12 977253-001

13 607737-003

14 980498-001

15 976370-001

16 7O3493-804

Guard Screw(10-24 Slotted)......................... 1

inner LowerGuard......................................... 2

ShoulderScrew (1/4-20 ButtonHd.) .............. 2

GuardNut (10-24) ..........................:............... 1

* Push Nut(1/4 in.)........................................... 1

KnifeSupport................................................. 1

StarWasher................................................... 1

SlottedNut ..................................................... 1

* LockNut (1/4-20) ........................................... 1

Washer........................................................... 2

Anti-KickbackPawl ........................................ 4

Bushing.......................................................... 2

* Screw (1/4-20 x 1 in.Pan Hd.)....................... 1

Outer LowerGuardAssembly........................ 1

ShoulderScrew(1/4-20 ButtonHd.).............. 2

Washer........................................................... 2

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

17 977246-001

18 706382-041

19 977254-001

20 977240-001

21 977239-001

22 641180-004

23 9/6879-002

24 977480-003

25 977480-002

26 977225-001

27 977224-001

28 977223-001

29 977238-001

30 977230-001

31 622210-041

32 977480-001

* Standard Hardware Item-- May Be PurchasedLocally

** AvailableFromDiv.98 -- Soume 980.00

Guard Knob.................................................... 2

Washer........................................................... 2

Spacer............................................................ 1

RivingKnife.................................................... 1

Anti-KickbackBracket.................................... 1

* Push Nut (5/16 in.)......................................... 2

Upper Guard .................................................. 1

* Bolt(5/16-18 x 1-3/4 in. Rd.Hd.) .................... 1

* Bolt(5/16-18 x 5/8 in.Rd. Hd.) ...................... 1

* Square Nut (6/16) .......................................... 1

GuardClamp Screw(5/16) ............................ 1

DustGuide ..................................................... 1

HoldDown Guard .......................................... 1

Upper GuardRetainerAssembly................... 1

* Screw(1/4-20x 9/16in. Flat Hd.T. F.)............. 4

* Bolt(1/4-20 x 5/8 in.Rd. Hd.) ........................ 1

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

I The modelnumberwillbe foundon a plateattachedto the base.Always mentionthe modelnumberin allcorrespondenceregardingyourRADIAL |

ARM SAW or when orderingrepair parts.

RGUREJ

SEERGUREK

CRAFTSMANRADIALARMSAW- MODELNO.315.220380

I The modelnumberwillbefoundon a plateattached to the base.Always mentionthe modelnumberin all correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL |

ARM SAW orwhen orderingrepair parts.

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE J

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 607818-002

2 990908-009

3 976450-001

4 607067-011

5 662029-001

6 977215-001

7 976416-001

8 644186-002

9 976414-001

10 706239-830

11 090403-080

12 976411-001

13 976412-001

Sleeve Beadng.................................................................................................................................................. 1

* Screw(6-19 x 5/8 In. Pan Hd.) .......................................................................................................................... 4

Gear Case Cover .............................................................................................................................................. 1

* Screw(10-24 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ........................................................................................................................ 1

Washer .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

Spring................................................................................................................................................................ 1

PulleyShaftAssembly....................................................................................................................................... 1

Sleeve Bearing(Flange).................................................................................................................................... 2

WormGear Assembly........................................................................................................................................ 1

Washer.............................................................................................................................................................. t

Screw(M3 x 8 Pan Hd.) .................................................................................................................................... 2

Gear Case ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

MotorAssembly................................................................................................................................................. 1

* Standard Hardware Item-- May Be Purchased Locally

** AvailableFrom Div. 98 -- Soume 980.00

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

I The modelnumberwillbe foundona plate attachedtothe base. Alwaysmentionthe modelnumberinall correspondenceregardingyourRADIAL I

ARM SAW or when orderingrepairparts.

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CRAFTSMANRADIALARMSAW- MODELNO.315.220380

The modelnumber willbe foundon a plate attachedto thebase. Alwaysmentionthe model numberinall correspondenceregarding yourRADIAL

ARM SAW or when orderingrepairparts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE K

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

968703-005

662028-001

976420-001

976421-001

* Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.).......................................................................................................................... 6

PulleyFlange ......."............................................................................................................................................. 2

CableAssembly................................................................................................................................................ 1

ClutchAssembly................................................................................................................................................ 1

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