Craftsman 315.108990 User Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAWDouble Insulatedfuture reference.A CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructi

OPERATIONTO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK: Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the correct blade depth setting for all cuts

OPERATIONSTARTING A CUTKnow the right way to use your saw.See Figure 11.WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, aiways maintain proper control of yo

OPERATIONHold your saw firmly with both hands.See Figure 14.RIGHTFig. 14Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach full

OPERATIONTO BEVEL CUTThe angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any desired setting between zero and 51.5°. Note: When making cuts at 51.5“ blade

OPERATIONPOSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOPSee Figure 18.CARPENTER'S SQUARESAW BLADEFig. 18Your saw has a positive 0° bevel stop, that has been factory adjus

OPERATIONTO POCKET CUTSee Figure 20.A WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other se

MAINTENANCEVV WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product dama

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CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.108990SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 1918

CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.108990The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model numb

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In U.S.A. or Canadafor in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support large panels as shown in

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSHorsepowerInputBlade Diameter Blade ArborCutting Depth at 0° Bevel Cut2-1/4 12 Amperes 7-1/4 in. {184 mm) 5/8 in. {16 mm) 2-3/8

FEATURESKNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAWSee Figure 1.Before attempting to use any too!, familiarize yourself with ail operating features and safety requi

ADJUSTMENTSvA WARNING: Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing bl

OPERATIONSAW BLADESThe best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place