Operation - Craftsman 315.115690 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious
injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
of this product. The use of attachments or
accessories not recommended can result in serious
personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
 Sawing non-ferrous metal, sheet steel, wood, plastic,
and similar materials
 Cutting wood surfaces
 Cutting thin sheet metal
 Cutting plastics and laminates
This product will accept Craftsman 19.2 V lithium-ion bat-
tery packs and Craftsman 19.2 V nickel-cadmium battery
packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's
Manual for your battery pack and charger models.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Craftsman 19.2 V lithium-ion battery packs are designed
with features that protect the lithium-ion cells and
maximize battery life.
If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset
and resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the
battery needs to be recharged.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page i.
 Lock the switch trigger by placing the rotation selector
in the center position.
 Place the battery pack on the tool.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured on the
tool before beginning operation.
CAUTION:
When placing the battery pack in the
tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with
the groove in the tool and that the latches snap into
place properly. Improper assembly of the battery
pack can cause damage to internal components.

OPERATION

WARNING:
tool when you are assembling parts, making adjust-
ments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing bat-
tery pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page i.
 Lock the switch trigger by placing the rotation selector
in the center position.
 Depress the latches on the side of battery pack.
 Remove the battery pack from the tool.
WARNING:
cause serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack from the tool when assembling parts.
TO INSTALL BLADES
See Figure 3, page i.
 Remove battery pack.
 Lift blade clamp lock/release lever located on front of
saw.
 Insert saw blade between blade clamp and saw bar as
far as possible.
 Release and lock blade clamp lever.
 Replace battery pack.
BLADE SELECTION
To obtain the best performance from the saw, it is impor-
tant to select a specific blade for the particular applica-
tion and type of material you wish to cut. By doing this
you will get a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade life.
Replacement blades for this saw are available from your
nearest Sears retail. It is recommended you use a T-shank
blade. If a T-shank blade is not available, a high quality
U-shank may be used.
BLADE STORAGE
See Figure 4, page i.
A convenient feature on the saw is the blade storage
compartment. The blade storage compartment is located
on the back of the saw. It is convenient for storing extra
blades and storing blades when not in use.
 To open: Push the door down with your thumb or
finger. Place blades in blade storage compartment.
 To close: Push the door up with your thumb or finger.
HEX KEY STORAGE
See Figure 5, page ii.
 Secure hex key on the saw base behind the rubber
covered tab. Push into place.
 Make sure the hex key is secured before performing
any sawing operation.
 Remove by pulling on the hex key.
9 – English
Always remove battery pack from your
To prevent accidental starting that could