Operator's Manual
RRFTSMR
5-1/2 in., 14.4 VOLT
CORDLESS TRIM SAW
Model No.
315.113082
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,d_ WARNING: To reduce the
risk of injury, the user must
read and understand the
operator's manual before
using this product.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
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• Safety
• Features
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 2
• Warranty and Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
• General Safety Rules ................................................................................................. 3-4
• Specific Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 4-5
• Important Safety Instructions for Charger ............................................................................ 5-6
• Symbols ................................................................................................................................................. 7
• Features .................................................................................................................. 8
• Specifications ............................................................................................................. 8
• Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................. 9
• Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 9-17
• Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
• Accessories ............................................................................................................. 18
• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ............................................................................. 20-21
• Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................ 22
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW
ff this f'RRFTZMnN Cordless Trim Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of
purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED
STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
ff this ItRIII_T,_MRI_ Trim Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days
from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Your trim saw has many features for making cutting
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this trim saw making it easy to
maintain and operate.
,_i CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
operator's manual before using your new trim
saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
your trim saw properly and only for what it is
intended, you wilt enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your
safety is involved.
WARNING:
O
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores. Always wear eye protection
which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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,_ WARNING: Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to fellow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• A battery operated tool with integral batteries
or a separate battery pack must be recharged
only with the specified charger for the battery.
A charger that may be suitable for one type of
battery may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery.
• Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other
batteries may create a risk of fire.
• Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
315.113082 Art. No. 9 11013 Art. No. 9 11012
(1310717) (981481-001 )
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
may create a fire.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use tool while tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A mo-
ment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in
the locked or off position before inserting
battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on
the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool
with the switch on invites accidents.
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• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enable better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before
making any adjustments, changing accesso-
ries, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like: paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condi-
tion that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories
that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk
of injurywhen used on another tool.
• Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free
from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents
to clean your tool. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of loss of control and deterioration of the
enclosure plastic.
SERVICE
• Tool service must be performed only by quali-
fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel may result in a
risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical re-
placement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
• DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area
and blade. Keep your second hand on the
auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands
are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the
blade.
• Keep your body positioned to either side of the
saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade.
KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump
backwards. (See "Causes and Operator Prevention
of Kickback.")
• Do not reach underneath the work. The guard
can not protect you from the blade below the work.
• Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard into the open
position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower
guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
Retracting Handle and make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other part, in
all angles and depths of cut.
• Check the operation and condition of the lower
guard spring. If the guard and the spring are
not operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a
buildup of debris.
• Lower guard should be retracted manually only
for special cuts, such as "Pocket Cuts" and
"Compound Cuts." Raise lower guard by
Retracting Handle. As soon as blade enters the
material, lower guard must be released. For all
other sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
• Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will
cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever
is in its path. Be aware of the time ittakes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.
• NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. It is important to support the work
properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding,
or loss of control.
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed
metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
• When ripping always use a rip fence or straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of the cut
and reduces the chance for blade binding.
• Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do
not match the mounting hardware of the saw will
run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers
or bolts. The blade washers and bolts were
specially designed for the saw for optimum
performance and safety of operation.
Causes and Operator Prevention of
Kickback
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to
lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf
closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the
top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out
of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions, as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw
and position your body and arm to allow you to
resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can
be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken.
• When blade is binding, or when interrupting a
cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold
the saw motionless in the material until the
blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt
to remove the saw from the work or pull the
saw backward while the blade is in motion, or
KICKBACK may occur. Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade
binding.
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• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center
the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw
blade is binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK
from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels
tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must
be placed under the panel on both sides, near the
line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf
causing excessive friction, blade binding and
KICKBACK.
• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and KICKBACK.
• Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut"
into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding blade may cut objects that can cause
KICKBACK.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations,
as well as the specific potential hazards related
to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.
IMPORTANT RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible
hazards when not using your battery tool or
when changing accessories. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion
and possibly injury.
• Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in
the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot
light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
never use any cordless product in the presence of
open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris
and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water imme-
diately.
• Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock.
• For best results, your battery tool should be
charged in a location where the temperature is
more than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not store
outside or in vehicles.
• Under extreme usage or temperature condi-
tions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid
comes in contact with your skin, wash immedi-
ately with soap and water, then neutralize with
lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your
eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10
minutes, then seek immediate medical atten-
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
• Never use a battery that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is
subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a
dropped battery immediately. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal injury.
• Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for
charger.
• Before using battery charger, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings in this manual,
on battery charger, and product using battery
charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, charge only
nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Other
types of batteries may burst causing personal
injury and damage. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
• Do not expose charger to wet or damp condi-
tions. Following this rule wilt reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the battery charger manufacturer may result
in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• To reduce risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord
when disconnecting charger. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise sub-
jected to damage or stress. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
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• Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep
cord from heat, oil and sharp edges. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
• An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
If extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on
charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage
• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by
a qualified serviceman. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in
any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to a quali-
fied serviceman when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of electric shock or fire. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls
will not reduce this risk. Following this rule wilt
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• Disconnect charger from power supply when
not in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them fre-
quently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
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WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic par-
ticles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL
V
A
Hz
min
NAME
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Minutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
No Load Speedno
.../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute
,_ Safety Alert Symbol
O Wear Eye Protection
Wet Alert
Conditions
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Time
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes,
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute
Indicates danger, warning orcaution.
It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when
operating this product.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
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 are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
Symbol Meaning
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
41_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
,_ CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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SPECIFICATIONS
BladeDiameter
BladeArbor
CuttingDepthat0°BevelCut
CuttingDepthat45°BevelCut
5-1/2in. NoLoadSpeed 3,800/min.
3/8in. Motor 14.4VoltDC
1-9/16in. ChargeRate 3-6Hours
1-1/8in. ChargerRating 120volts,60Hz,AC
KNOWYOURTRIMSAW
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use any tool familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.
Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth
of cut adjustment mechanisms; positive 0° bevel stop;
spindle lock; and blade wrench storage.
SWITCH
See Figure 1.
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button which
reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-
off button is located on the handle above the switch
trigger. You must depress the lock-off button in order
to pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time
the trigger is released. Note: You can depress the
lock-off button from either the left or right side.
_ RIP
GU'DEsSC%
BLADEWRENCH
BLADEWRENCH_(5 mmHEXKEY)
STORAGEAREA k SPINDLE
DEPTHOF LOCKBUTTON
CUTADJUSTMENT
(DEPTHADJUSTMENTKNOB)
BATTERY
PACK
RED
LIGHT
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
CHARGER
CHARGING
STAND
RIP
GUIDESCREW
(WINGSCREW)
SWITCH
TRIGGER
UPPER
BLADEGUARD
BEVELCUT
ADJUSTMENT
(BEVELADJUSTMENT
KNOB)
BASE
ASSEMBLY
LOWER
BLADEGUARD
' BLADE
RIPGUIDE
Your trim saw has been shipped completely
assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to
make sure no breakage or damage has occurred
during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing,
contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain
replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. A
blade, blade wrench, rip guide, and this operator's
manual are also included.
,_i WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not
operate this tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purpose listed below)
• Cutting all types of wood products (lumber,
plywood, paneling).
_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when operating
tools. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
,_k WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your
trim saw to make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
severe injury.
CHARGING BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a
low charge condition to prevent possible problems.
Therefore, you should charge it overnight prior to use.
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time
they are charged. Allow several cycles (cutting
followed by recharging) for them to become fully
charged.
TO CHARGE
• Charge battery pack only with the charger and
charging stand provided.
• Make sure power supply is normal household
voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
• Connect charger to power supply.
• Place battery pack in charging stand. Align raised
rib on battery pack with groove in charging stand.
See Figure 1.
• Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on
battery pack engage properly with contacts in
charging stand.
• When properly connected, the red light on charging
stand will turn on.
• Note: If charger does not charge battery pack, return
battery pack, charger and charging stand to your
nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check.
• After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging
time is required to fully recharge battery pack.
Note: If battery pack is completely discharged, 6
hours or longer of charging time is required to fully
recharge battery pack.
• The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
• Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
• When batteries become fully charged, unplug
charger from power supply.
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_1, WARNING: Always remove battery pack from
your saw when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, assembling or removing blades,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
• Locate latches on end of battery pack and
depress to release battery pack from your saw.
See Figure 2.
DEPRESSLATCHESTO
RELEASEBATTERYPACK
LATCHES
BATTERY
PACK
Fig. 2
,_ WARNING: A 5-1/2 in. blade is the maximum
blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade
that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to
engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger
blades will come in contact with the blade guard,
while thicker blades will prevent blade screw
from securing blade on spindle. Either of these
situations could result in a serious accident.
TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE
TO ASSEMBLE BLADE:
• Remove battery pack from saw.
_IL WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
• Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from your saw. See Figure 2.
• Remove blade wrench (5 mm hex key) from
storage area. See Figure 1.
• Depress spindle lock button and remove blade
screw and outer blade washer. See Figure 3.
SPINDLE
LOCKBUTTON
• Remove battery pack from your saw.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
• Place battery pack in your saw. Align raised rib
inside saw with groove on battery pack.
• Make sure the latches on each side of your
battery pack snap in place and battery pack is
secured in saw before beginning operation.
,_ CAUTION: When placing battery pack in your
saw, be sure raised rib inside saw aligns with
groove on battery pack and latches snap in place
properly. Improper assembly of battery pack can
cause damage to internal components.
LOWER OUTER BLADE
BLADE BLADE SCREW
GUARD BLADE
WASHER
HANDLE Fig. 3
Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
• Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and
outer blade washer where they contact blade.
,_ WARNING: If inner blade washer has been
removed, replace it before placing blade on
spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident
since blade will not tighten properly.
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• Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto
spindle. Note: The saw teeth point upward at the
front of saw as shown in figure 3.
• Replace outer blade washer.
• Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade
screw. Tighten blade screw securely.
Note: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten.
• Return blade wrench to storage area.
REMEMBER: Never use a blade that is too thick to
allow the outer blade washer to engage with the
flats on the spindle.
TO REMOVE BLADE:
• Remove battery pack from saw.
_t, WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
• Remove blade wrench from storage area.
See Figure 1.
• Position your saw as shown in figure 4, depress
spindle lock button, and remove blade screw.
Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
• Remove outer blade washer. See Figure 3.
Note: Blade can be removed at this point.
SPINDLE
LOCKBUTTON
BLADE
SCREW
\
\
BLADE
WRENCH
SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they
are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a
dull blade wilt place a heavy load on your saw and
increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on
hand, so that sharp blades are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow
your saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot
water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations. Do
not use gasoline.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
The lower blade guard attached to your trim saw is
there for your protection and safety. It should
never be altered for any reason. If it becomes
damaged or begins to return slow or sluggish, do
not operate your saw until the damage has been
repaired or replaced. Always leave guard in
operating position when using saw.
,1_ DANGER: When sawing through workpiece,
lower blade guard does not cover blade on the
underside of workpiece. Since blade is exposed
on underside of workpiece, keep hands and
fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your
body coming in contact with moving blade will
result in serious injury. See Figure 5.
LOWERBLADEGUARD
IS INUPPOSITION
WHENMAKINGACUT
BLADEEXPOSEDON
UNDERSIDEOFWORKPIECE
Fig. 5
Never use saw when guard is not operating
correctly. Guard should be checked for correct
operation before each use. If you drop your saw,
check the lower blade guard and bumper for
damage at all depth settings before reuse.
Note: The guard is operating correctly when it
moves freely and readily returns to the closed
position. If for any reason your lower blade guard
does not close freely, take it to the nearest Sears
Parts and Repair Center for service before using.
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KICKBACK
See Figure 6.
TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK:
• Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the
correct blade depth setting for alt cuts should not
exceed 1/4 in. below the material to be cut. See
Figure 8. One blade tooth below the material to be
cut works best for most efficient cutting action.
BLADESETTOODEEP
Fig. 6
The best guard against kickback is to avoid
dangerous practices.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the
saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is
caused by any action which pinches the blade in the
wood.
,_ DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade
binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to
lose control of your saw. Loss of control can lead
to serious injury.
KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY:
• Incorrect blade depth setting. See Figure 6.
• Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.
• Twisting blade while making a cut.
• Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly
set blade.
• Incorrectly supporting workpiece. See Figure 7.
CORRECTBLADEDEPTHSETTING=
BLADEEXPOSEDONEBLADETOOTH
BELOWTHEMATERIALTOBECUT
Fig. 8
• Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before
beginning a cut. Never saw into a knot or nail.
• Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge
guide when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting
the blade in the cut.
• Always use clean, sharp and properly set blades.
Never make cuts with dull blades.
• To avoid pinching the blade, support the workpiece
properly before beginning a cut. The right and
wrong ways to support large pieces of work are
shown in figures 7 and 9.
• Forcing a cut.
• Cutting warped or wet lumber.
• Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures.
RIGHT Fig. 9
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• Whenmakingacutusesteady,evenpressure.
Neverforcecuts.
• Donotcutwarpedorwetlumber.
• Alwaysholdyoursawfirmlywithbothhandsand
keepyourbodyinabalancedpositionsoasto
resisttheforcesofkickbackshoulditoccur.
When using your saw, always stay alert and
exercise control. Do not remove your saw from
workpiece while the blade is moving.
DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct
blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4
inch below the material to be cut. More blade depth
will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut
to be rough. One blade tooth below the material to be
cut works best for most efficient cutting action.
TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH
• Remove battery pack from saw.
STARTING A CUT
Know the right way to use your saw.
See Figure 11.
,_ WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
RIGHT
Never use your saw as shown in figure 12.
Fig. 11
• Loosen depth adjustment knob. See Figure 10.
\DEPT.
BASE ADJUSTMENT
ASSEMBLY KNOB Fig. 10
• Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or
lower saw until the required depth is reached.
• Tighten depth adjustment knob securely.
WRONG Fig. 12
Never place your hand on the workpiece behind
your saw while making a cut.
,_ WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer,
always maintain proper control of your saw. Loss
of control of your saw could cause an accident
resulting in possible serious injury.
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TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL:
• Always support your workpiece near the cut.
• Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your
left.
• Clamp your workpiece so itwilt not move during the
cut.
Place your workpiece with itsgood side down.
Note: The good side is the side on which appearance
is important.
Before beginning a cut, draw a guideline along the
desired line of cut. Then place front edge of base on
that part of your workpiece that is solidity supported.
See Figure 11.
Never place your saw on that part of the
workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made.
See Figure 13.
Hold your saw firmly with both hands.
See Figure 14.
RIGHT Fig. 14
Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch
trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach
full speed, then guide your saw into the workpiece.
,_ WARNING: The blade coming in contact with
the workpiece before it reaches full speed could
cause your saw to "kickback" towards you
resulting in serious injury.
WRONG Fig. 13
When making a cut use steady, even pressure.
Forcing causes rough cuts, could shorten the life of
your saw and could cause "kickback."
REMEMBER:
When sawing through work, the lower blade guard
does not cover the blade, exposing it on the
underside of work. Keep your hands and fingers
away from cutting area. Any part of your body
coming in contact with the moving blade will
result in serious injury.
After you complete your cut release the trigger and
allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not
remove your saw from workpiece while the blade
is moving.
,_ CAUTION: When lifting your saw from the
workpiece, the blade is exposed on the
underside of your saw until the lower blade guard
closes. Make sure lower blade guard is closed
before setting your saw down on work surface.
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TO CROSS CUT OR RIP CUT
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of
cut with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base
as shown in figure 15.
TOPVIEWOFSAW GUIDELINE
FRONTOFSAW
BLADE
GUIDENOTCH
ALIGNOUTERBLADEGUIDENOTCHONSAWBASEWITH
LINEOFCUTASSHOWNWHENMAKINGCROSSCUTSOR
RIP CUTS Fig. 15
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut
in scrap material along a guideline to determine how
much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce
an accurate cut. Note: The distance from the line of
cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset
the guideline.
WIDTH OF CUT SCALE
See Figure 16.
BASE
ASSEMBLY
WIDTHOF
CUTSCALE
BLADE Fig. 16
A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of
your saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts,
the scale can be used to measure up to four inches to
the right side of the blade. It can be used to measure
up to one inch to the left side of the blade.
RIP GUIDE (EDGE GUIDE)
Use the rip guide provided with your saw when
making wide rip cuts. A five inch scale has been
provided on the rip guide. When using the width of cut
scale on the base in combination with the rip guide,
cuts can be made up to 6 in. to the left of the blade or
8-3/4 in. to the right of the blade.
The rip guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in
a cut. The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback.
TO ASSEMBLE RIP GUIDE
• Remove battery pack from saw.
,_ WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
,w.osc°,w,
• Place rip guide through holes in saw base as
shown in figure 17.
• Adjust rip guide to the width needed.
• Tighten rip guide screw (wing screw) securely.
When using a rip guide, position the face of the rip
guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This
makes for a true cut without pinching the blade. The
guiding edge of workpiece must be straight for your
cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the blade
from binding in the cut.
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TO BEVEL CUT
The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any
desired setting between zero and 50°. Note: When
making cuts at 50 °, blade should be set at full depth of
cut.
When making 45 ° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the
saw base to help you line up the blade with the line of
cut. See Figure 18.
BEVEL BEVEL
SCALE ADJUSTMENT
BLADE
GUIDENOTCH
GUIDELINE
ALIGNINNERBLADEGUIDENOTCHONSAWBASEWITH
LINEOFCUTASSHOWNWHENMAKING45° BEVELCUTS
Fig. 18
Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch
on the saw base when making 45° bevel cuts.
Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles
require different settings, always make a trial cut
in scrap material along a guideline to determine
how much you should offset the guideline on the
board to be cut.
When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with
both hands as shown in figure 19.
LOWER
BLADEGUARD
Fig. 19
Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch
trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach
full speed, then guide your saw intothe workpiece.
,_ WARNING: The blade coming in contact with
the workpiece before it reaches full speed could
cause saw to "kickback" toward you resulting in
serious injury.
After you complete your cut release the trigger and
allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the
blade has stopped, lift your saw from the workpiece.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
• Remove battery pack from saw.
,_ WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
• Loosen bevel adjustment knob. See Figure 18.
• Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach
desired angle setting on bevel scale. See Figure 18.
• Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
,_ WARNING: Attempting bevel cut without knob
securely tightened can result in serious injury.
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POSITIVE 0 ° BEVEL STOP
See Figure 20.
• Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw
blade.
• Tighten hex nut and bevel adjustment knob securely.
ADJUSTMENT BEVEL
,_ WARNING: Attempting to make cuts without
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
KNOB _ bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can
result in serious injury.
TO POCKET CUT
See Figure 21.
HEXNgl
BLADE _k
POSITIVE0° BEVELSTOP
WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero
before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket
cut at any other setting can result in loss of control
of your saw possibly causing serious injury.
COMBINATION
SQUARE
Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set blade to correct
blade depth setting, and swing the lower blade guard
up using the lower blade guard handle.
Always raise the lower blade guard with the
handle to avoid serious injury.
While holding lower blade guard by the handle, firmly
rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece
with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does
not touch the workpiece. See Figure 21.
Fig. 20
Your saw has a positive 0° bevel stop, that has been
factory adjusted to assure 0° angle of your saw blade
when making 90° cuts. However, misalignment can
occur during shipping.
TO CHECK
• Remove battery pack from saw.
_1 WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
• Place your saw in an upside down position on
workbench. See Figure 20.
• Using a combination square, check squareness of
saw blade to the base of your saw.
TO ADJUST
• Remove battery pack from saw.
d_lL WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
• Loosen bevel adjustment knob.
• Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw.
LOWERBLADE
HANDLE
POCKETCUT
LOWER
BLADEGUARD
Fig. 21
Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch
trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach
full speed then slowly lower blade into the
workpiece until base is flat against workpiece.
After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow
the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade
has stopped, remove itfrom the workpiece. Corners
may then be cleared out with a hand saw or sabre saw.
_ WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a
raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could
lead to serious injury.
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_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other damage tool as well as workpiece.
part may create a hazard or cause product Only the parts shown on parts list, page 19, are
damage, intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. All other parts should be replaced at a Sears Service
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various Center.
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, _ WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or
grease, etc. create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification
,_ WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, is misuse and could result in a hazardous
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating condition leading to possible serious personal
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They injury.
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic.
BATTERIES
Your saw's battery pack is equipped with 12 nickel-
cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service
from each charging will depend on the type of work
you are doing.
The batteries in this tool have been designed to
provide maximum trouble free life. However, like all
batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not
disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the
batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when
wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious
burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest
the following:
• Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.
Temperatures above normal room temperature
wilt shorten battery life.
• Never store batteries in a discharged condition.
Recharge them immediately after they are
discharged.
• All batteries gradually lose their charge. The
higher the temperature the quicker they lose their
charge. If you store your tool for long periods of
time without using it, recharge the batteries every
month or two. This practice wilt prolong battery.
To preserve natural resources,
please recycle or dispose of
batteries properly.
This product contains nickel-
cadmium battery. Must be disposed
of properly. Local, state, or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
_k WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery
pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape.
Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery
pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-
cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed
of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with
metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit
may result. Keep away from children. Failure to
comply with these warnings could result in fire
and/or serious injury.
The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.
• 5-1/2 in. Thin Kerf Blade
,_, WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.
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-- CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS TRIM SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.113082 --
I The model number will be found attached to the motor mention the model number in all
on a
plate housing. Always correspondence regarding your
CORDLESS TRIM SAW or when ordering repair parts.
B
SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS LIST
Key Part
No. Number Description Quan.
1 975546-000
2 975547-000
3 975544-000
4 975548-000
5 975552-000
6 975551-000
7 975549-000
8 975559-000
9 975558-000
10 975550-000
11 940271-019
12 975557-000
13 6440407
14 975543-000
15 975542-000
16 975541-000
Carriage Bolt (M6 x 102 mm) .................. 1
Base Assembly ........................................ 1
Lock Nut ................................................... 2
Knob ......................................................... 2
Spring ....................................................... 1
Wing Screw .............................................. 1
Base Screw .............................................. 1
Hex Nut .................................................... 1
Screw ....................................................... 1
Carriage Bolt (M6 x 13 mm) .................... 1
Data Plate ................................................ 1
Warning Label .......................................... 1
Upper Blade Guard .................................. 1
Upper Blade Guard Screw ....................... 3
Bumper .................................................... 1
Bumper Screw ......................................... 1
Key Part
No. Number Description Quan.
17 6867201
18 5599001
19 6807001
20 6850303
21 6600506
22 6112004
23 * 982296-001
24 975533-000
25 975532-000
26 **Item No. 9 11013
27 **Item No. 9 11012
28 975554-000
29 975553-000
30 520280-001
31 300912-034
983000-362
Spring ....................................................... 1
Lower Blade Guard .................................. 1
Ball Bearing (NTN #6000ZZ) ................... 1
Bearing Retainer ...................................... 1
Bearing Retainer Screw ........................... 4
Inner Blade Washer ................................. 1
Saw Blade ................................................ 1
Outer Blade Washer ................................ 1
Blade Screw ............................................. 1
Battery Pack (1310717) ........................... 1
Charger w/Charging Stand
(981481-001 ) .......................................... 1
Rip Guide ................................................. 1
Blade Wrench (5 mm Hex Key) ............... 1
Washer ..................................................... 1
Carrying Case - Not Shown .................... 1
Operator's Manual
* Available At Your Nearest Sears Catalog Order Or Retail Store
** Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS (Retail Special Order System)
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