Craftsman 315.216360 Owner's Manual Page 1

Owner's Manual16 in. variablespeedSCROLL SAWModel No.315.216360Save this manual forfuture reference.A, CAUTION: Read andfollow all Safety Rules a

Thisversatilevariablespeedscrollsawisgreatformakingtoys,puzzles,games,artwork,andjewelry.Itisahandydo-it-yourselftool.Itcutswood,woodcompositionproduc

HOLD DOWN FOOT/BLADE GUARDThe hold down foot should be lowered until it justrests on top Of the workpieoe to prevent the workpiecofrom lifting while c

CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TOWORKBENCHSee Figure 7.If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application,we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a

SQUARING TABLE TO THE BLADESee Figures 9 and 10.• Loosen the hold down foot lock knob and movehold down rod all the way up. Tighten knob.• Loosen the

HEX BOLT SAW TABLEHEX NUTERODEGRESTOPASSEMBLYFig. 11The zero stop assembly can be rotated to the left anddown out of the way and the table can be angl

Loosenthefootadjustingknob.See Figure 13.To center the hold down foot around the sawblade, slide the hold down foot to the side.Tighten the foot adjus

This scroll saw is designed to cut wood, wood compo-sition products, plastic, and nonferrous metals (alumi-num, brass, copper).GENERAL OPERATIONPlease

LOCK POSTSee Figure 17.To prevent unauthorized use of your scroll saw, wesuggest that you disconnect it from the power supplyand lock the knob in the

STACK CUTTINGSee Figure 19.After becoming well acquainted with your saw throughpractice and experience, you may wish to try stackcutting. Stack cuttin

Properlysupportroundmaterialsuchasdowelrods.Theyhaveatendencytorollduringacut,causingthebladeto"bite."Toavoidthis,alwaysusea"v"blo

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• Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver.• Remove brush assembly. Gently pry the brushassembly out using a small screwdriver, point ofa nail o

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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 s°(1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, andthe explanations with them, deserve your carefu

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Makesure your extension cord is in good condition.When using an extension cord, be

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROMOIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean clothwhen cleaning. Never use brake fluids,

EXTENSION CORDSUse only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-pronggrounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that acceptthe tool's plug. When using a p

Bevel CutA cutting operation made withthe table at any angleother than 90° to the blade.CrosscutA cutting or shaping operation made across the grainof

_lj WARNING: To prevent accidental starting orelectrical shock that could cause possibleserious personal injury, assemble all parts toyour saw before

The following labels are on the scroll saw with locations indicated.WARNINGON OFFaCRRFTSMRN °ConsumerHelp Line 1-800-932-3188WARNING / ADVERTENCIAFig.