Craftsman 315.220381 User Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMANPROFESSIOMAL10 in. Stationary RADIAL ARM SAWModel No. 315.220381Save this manual for future reference.^ CAUTION: Read an

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSBlade Arbor5/8 in. Cutting Capacity - Maximum In-Rip16 in.Blade Diameter 10 in.Blade Bevel Angle O’ - 90’Radial Arm Swing R

GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING (Cont.)ResinA sticky, sap-based substance.Rip CutIn a radial saw, a cut made with the blade parallel to the fence an

LOOSE PARTS LIST1. Saw Assembly...1Check all loose parts from the box with the list below.

LOOSE PARTS LISTCheck all loose parts from the box with the list below. Use the instructions on the following pages to assemble.All fasteners are show

LOOSE PARTS LISTCheck all loose parts from the box with the list below. Use the instructions on the following pages to assemble.All fasteners are show

TOOLS NEEDEDThe following tools are needed for assembly and alignment. They are not included with this saw.HC)HC3HEX KEYS: &32 in. AND 1/8 in.LEVE

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Control CutSpeed Adjustment +A WARNING ADVERTENCIAFor your lafety, read ownen maoual before opetaUng taw.Wear safety gaggles.Do not perform fneband co

FEATURESKNOW YOUR RADIAL SAWSee Figure 9A.OVERVIEW - The main operating components include the column, the arm, and the yoke assembly (yoke, motor, an

FEATURESFEATURES LISTSee Figures 9A-9D.ADJUSTABLE TABLES - A narrow spacer table and wider rear table that can be repositioned or even replaced with d

WARRANTYFULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAWIf this CRIlFTSHAN’f^aclial Arm Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within

FEATURESCARRIAGE - Slides along track under arm and supports yoke. Contained in two carriage covers, one on each side of the arm. See Figure 9C.CARRIA

FEATURESMOTOR (13/6.5 AMP) - Powers the blade and is controlled by the switch and key at the front of the arm. The powerful induction motor has a capa

ASSEMBLYAssembly is best done in the area where the saw will be used. When you remove the saw and hardware from the packing materials, carefully check

ASSEMBLYWARNING: Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand to keep the saw from tipping, walking, or sliding. Locate the following hardware from a s

ASSEMBLYThe yoke rides in the carriage below the arm and supports the motor, the blade guard, and the blade. Install the yoke assembly from

ASSEMBLYREMOVING THE BLADESee Figure 14.Remove the blade and blade guard assembly during setup for safety and better access. The blade guard includes

ASSEMBLYIt may be possible to move the arm when locked, if the arm lock knob is too loose. If the arm does not move freely when unlocked, the arm lock

ASSEMBLYThe bevel lock lever locks the blade at desired angles other than the preset positive stop angles. The bevel lock lever is preset at the facto

ASSEMBLYThere should be no play, vertical or horizontal, in thearm relative to the column, if you can move the armup, down or sideways when {he arm lo

ASSEMBLYRotation check: To check the rotation, hold the front of the arm with one hand and grasp the top of the column support with the other. Press t

TABLE OF CONTENTSAttaching Elevating Handwheel...

ASSEMBLYLoose carriage bearings permit the blade to wander slightly while cutting, which will result in a poor cut and more wear and tear on the saw.

ASSEMBLYLEVELING THE TABLE SUPPORTSSee Figures 22A and22B.The table supports must be perfectly level. Pull the bevel lock lever forward to unlock it

ASSEMBLYINSTALLING THE FRONT TABLESee Figures 23A - 23C.Use this procedure to install the fixed front table.The top of the table has counterbored hole

ASSEMBLYIf there are any high or low areas on the front table,they should be removed by adjusting the levelingscrews in the center holes on the front

ASSEMBLYTHUMBSCREWFig. 25CINSTALLING BLADE AND BLADE GUARDSee Figures 26A - 26C. Collect the blade and hardware that were removed earlier. Place th

ASSEMBLYOrient inner slotted metal strip so that it is located to the left of outer slotted metal strip.To prevent binding, align flats of retaining s

ASSEMBLYINSTALLING RIP SCALE INDICATORSSee Figure 28.The rip scale indicators on the arm show the distance between the blade and the rip fence with

ADJUSTMENTSALIGNING THE ARM FOR CROSS CUTSSee Figures 29A - 29C.This procedure checks whether the arm is exactly O' for cross cut travel by check

ADJUSTMENTSThis procedure squares the blade to the table at 0* bevel (vertical) so the blade angle will be accurate. If the blade is pot at 0' be

ADJUSTMENTSThis procedure squares the miter angle of the blade to the fence to reduce the risk of binding and kickback. If the blade is not square t

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

ADJUSTMENTSThis procedure squares the blade to the table at 90* bevel so horizontal cuts will be accurate. This also reduces kickback, as well as spli

ADJUSTMENTSALIGNING THE RIP SCALE INDICATORSSee Figures 33A - 33B.The rip scale indicators on the arm show the distance between the biade and the rip

ADJUSTMENTSINSTALLING CONTROL CUT DEVICESee Figure 34.Note: Before installing the control cut device, the yoke assembly will travel back and fonvard o

OPERATIONBASIC OPERATION OF THE RADIAL ARM SAWA radial arm saw can be used for straight-line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping, miteri

OPERATIONSWITCH AND SWITCH KEYSee Figures 36-38.The main power switch has been placed on the front of the arm for easy access. The yellow switch key p

OPERATIONCutting aids are used to improve the setup and help make the operator’s work safer and more accurate. They can be made from scrap wood and in

OPERATIONUse this procedure to make a cut with the bladevertical and straight fonA/ard. If a kerf does not exist forthe line of the cut (cutting path)

OPERATIONIn a miter cut, the blade is vertical and the armangled. If a kerf does not exist for the cutting path,make one (instructions below). Each cu

OPERATIONThis procedure makes a cut with the blade and motor angled and the arm straight (90* to fence). If there is no kerf, follow the steps

OPERATIONIn this cut, both the blade and the arm are angled. Befamiliar with both bevel and miter cuts before makinga compound cut. Practice on scrap

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough to

OPERATIONRIP CUT HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONSTwo hazards are specifically associated with rip cutting: outfeed zone and wrong way feed.In the outfeed zone

OPERATION Put the blade in the in-rip position between the motor and the column. Release the yoke lock handle and pivot the yoke to the left, with t

OPERATIONVariations from the basic cuts include cutting long workpieces and non-through cuts.When making one of the following cuts, follow the instruc

OPERATIONNON.THROUGH CUTSSee Figure 49.A WARNING: Unplug the saw while removing or replacing the blade guard. Turn on the saw with the switch on

MAINTENANCEGENERAL MAINTENANCEWARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or ca

1 TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMCAUSESOLUTIONSaw does not start.1. Motor cord or control-cut cord is not plugged in.1. Plug in cord.2. Cord or switch is damag

I TROUBLESHOOTING 1PROBLEMCAUSESOLUTIONSaw vibrates excessively.1. Blade is warped.1. Replace the blade. See the removal procedure in Assembly section

TROUBLESHOOTING 1PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONHandwheel is hard to turn or column binds.1. Sawdust has collected on the elevating shaft.1. Remove handwheel;

TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMCAUSESOLUTIONMiter or cross cuts are not true.1. Scaie pointer is not correct.1. Reset the pointer at the top rear of arm.2. Coi

TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMCAUSESOLUTIONSaw blade tends to push wood to one side when cross cutting.1. Blade is heeling.2. Column tube is loose in column

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback can occur when the blade stalls, driving the work piece back toward the operator.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR RADIAL SAWS SECURE THE SAW. Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand to keep the saw from tipping, walking, or sliding. DO

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ELECTRICALEXTENSION CORDSUse only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. Wh

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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

ELECTRICALCHANGING VOLTAGESee Figures 2-4.Your radial saw has been set up at the factory to operate efficiently on a 120V AC single voltage circuit. H