Craftsman 315.108410 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAWDouble InsulatedModel Nos.315.108400315.108410Save this manual forfuture reference.CAUTION: Read and followal

TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADEMODEL 315.10841 O0See Figures 5, 6, and 7.• Unplug your saw.,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw couldresult in accidenta

SAW BLADESThe best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if theyare not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using adull blade will place a heavy loa

TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK:• Always keep the correct blade depth setting - thecorrect blade depth setting for all cuts should notexceed 1/4 inch

STARTING A CUTKnow the right way to use your saw.See Figure 14.TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL:• Always support your workpiece near the cut.• Support your wo

Hold your saw firmly with both hands.See Figure 17.,_ CAUTION: When lifting your saw from theworkpiece, the blade is exposed on theunderside of your s

TO BEVEL CUTThe angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to anydesired setting between zero and 51.5 °. Note: Whenmaking cuts at 51.5 ° blade should b

POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOPSee Figure 21.BEVEL ADJUSTMENTADJUSTMENT SCREWNUTPOSITIVE0° BEVELSTOPCARPENTER'SSAWBLADESQUARETO ADJUST• Unplugyoursaw.,_ W

TO POCKET CUTSee Figure 23.,_ WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zerobefore making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocketcut at any other setting can

OPTIONAL DUST NOZZLE KIT_ee Figure 26.An optional dust nozzle kit, part no. 982829-001, isavailable for purchase at your nearest Sears RetailStore. As

DOUBLE INSULATIONDouble insulation is a concept in safety in electricpower tools, which eliminates the need for the usualthree-wire grounded power cor

TABLE OF CONTENTS• Table of Contents ...

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ICRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.108400The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model numb

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ICRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.108410The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model numb

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Tool Useand Care• Use clamps or another practical way to secureand support the workpiece to a stable plat-form. Holding the work by hand or against yo

Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws(continued)• Always observe that the lower guard iscovering the blade before placing sawdown on bench or floor.

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may con-tact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a &q

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Your circular saw has been shipped completelyassembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully tomake sure no breakage or damage has occurredduring

MODEL 315.108400 / MODEL 315.108410SWITCHTRIGGERLOWERBLADEGUARDHANDLEDUSTCHUTEUPPER_ARDBASEASSEMBLYLOWERBLADEGUARDBLADESEVELCUTADJUSTMENTNU_(SPINDLELO

WARNING:Your saw should never beconnected to power supply when you areassembling parts, making adjustments,assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or