Craftsman 315.220380 User Manual

Owner's ManualPROFESSIONAL10 in. Stationary RADIAL ARM SAWModel No. 315.220380Save this manual for future reference.A CAUTION: Read and follow

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSBlade Arbor5/8 in.Cutting Capacity - Maximum In-Rip16 in.Blade Diameter10 in.Depth of Cut at 90*3 in.Blade Bevel AngleO’ - 90*De

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

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

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.LEVELHEX KEYS: S/32in.AND 1/B1n.MEDIUM FLAT

Control Cut SettingsCrosscutWoodTypeSettingPositionFeetMinuteHard A0-6MediumB 0-20SoftC 0-35%evel brnsscutWoodTypeSettingPositionFeetMinuteAll Types A

Control CutSpeed Adjustment +A WARNING ADVERTENCIACarriage LockFor your salety, road owners manual before operating saw.Wear salety goggles.Do not per

FEATURESKNOW YOUR RADIAL SAWSee Figure 9A.OVERVIEW - The main operating components include the coiumn, the arm, and the yoke assembiy (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 CRRFTSMRN* Radial Arm Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within on

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

ASSEMBLYMOUNTING SAW TO LEG STANDSee Figure 11.A WARNING: Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand to keep the saw from tipping, walking, or sliding. Lo

ASSEMBLYThe yoke rides in the carriage below the arm and supports the motor, the biade guard, and the biade. Install the yoke asse

ASSEMBLYRemove the blade and blade guard assembly during setup for safety and better access. The blade guard includes an upper blade guard, an outer l

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 it is unlo

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 and 22B.The table supports must be perfectly level. Pull the bevel lock lever forward to unlock i

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

ASSEMBLYTHUMBSCREWCLAMPBRACKETSQUARE NUTCLAMP SHOWN ASSEMBLEDFig. 25BTHUMBSCREW Collect the blade and hardware that were removed earlier. Place the

ASSEMBLYWhen ripping the riving knife must be centered with the blade to ride in the middle of the kerf and keep it from binding. Binding pinches the

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

ADJUSTMENTSThis procedure checks whether the arm is exactly 0* for cross cut travel by checking the blade against the table and the miter indicator. R

ADJUSTMENTSThis procedure squares the blade to the table at 0' bevel (vertical) so the blade angle will be accurate. If the blade is not at 0&apo

ADJUSTMENTSThis procedure squares the miter angle of the blade to the fence to reduce the risk of binding and kickback. If the bla

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

ADJUSTMENTSThe rip scale indicators on the arm show the distance between the blade and the rip fence. The upper scale is used when the fence is positi

ADJUSTMENTSINSTALLING CONTROL CUT DEVICESee Figure 34.Note: Before installing the control cut device, the yoke assembly will travel back and forward 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 forward. 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 motorangled and the arm straight (90* to fence). If there isno kerf, follow the steps to make o

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.VV WARNING: Unplug the saw while removing or replacing the blade guard. Turn on the saw with the

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

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

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMCAUSESOLUTIONMiter or cross cuts are not true.1. Scale pointer is not correct.2. Column is out of alignment.3. Carriage is mi

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

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

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The mode! number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the mode

CRAFTSMAN RADfAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the modei number in ail

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the mode

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The mode! number wit! be found on a plate attached to the base. Afwaye mention flie model number in aJJ

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the mode

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM SAW o

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380Tlie model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in al

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the mode

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR RADIAL SAWSSECURE THE SAW. Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand to keep the saw from tipping, walking, or sliding.DO NOT S

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the mode

CRAFH'SMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the mode

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380iftX»The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number wilt be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the mode

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

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380The model number will be found on a plate attached to the base. Always mention the model number in all

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOMEs“ (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicii

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