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PERATOR'S
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MAN
5-1/2 in., 19.2 VOLT
CORDLESS LASER TRiM
Model No.
315.115780
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SAW
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY
_1_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the
operator's manual before using this
product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-877
02-29-08 (REV:01)
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[] Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
[] Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
[] General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
[] Specific Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
[] Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
[] Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8-9
[] Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11
[] Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 12-20
[] Adjustments .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
[] Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 21-22
[] Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
[] Exploded View and Repair Parts List ........................................................................................................................ 23-24
[] Parts Ordering/Service ..................................................................................................................................... Back Page
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, RETURN iT TO ANY
SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET iN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT.
If this Craftsman tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
AWARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
AWARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL IN-
STRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri-
ous personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
[] Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
[] Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
[] Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
[] A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of fire when used with another battery.
[] Use battery operated tool only with specifically des-
ignated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may
create a risk of fire.
[] Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK
315.115780 130279003
130279005
(item No. 911375)
PERSONAL SAFETY
CHARGER
Model No. 1425301
(item No. 911041)
Model No. 315.115730
(item No. 140301003)
[] Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
[] Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
[] Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or insert-
ing the battery pack into a tool with the switch on
invites accidents.
[] Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a
rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
[] Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
[] Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
[] Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
[] Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
TOOL USE AND CARE
[] Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
[] Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your ap-
plication. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
[] Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan-
gerous and must be repaired.
[] Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
[] Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
[] When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
sparks, burns, or a fire.
[] Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cut-
ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
[] Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
[] Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when
used on another tool.
[] Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free
from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or any strong solvents to clean your
tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of
control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
SERVICE [] When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
[] Tool service must be performed only by qualified ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury, failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury.
[] DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and
blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle
or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw,
they cannot be cut by the blade.
[] Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw
blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK
could cause the saw to jump backwards. (see KICK-
BACK)
[] Do not reach underneath the work. The guard can-
not protect you from the blade below the work.
[] Check the lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or
tie the lower guard into the open position, if saw is
accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise
the lower guard with the retracting handle and make
sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or
any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
[] Check the operation and condition of the lower
guard spring, if the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before
use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to dam-
aged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.
[] Lower guard should be retracted manually only
for special cuts such as "Pocket Cuts" and "Com-
pound Cuts". Raise lower guard by Retracting
Handle. As soon as blade enters the material, lower
guard must be released. For all other sawing, the
lower guard should operate automatically.
[] Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after
switch is released.
[] NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. It is important to support the work
properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or
loss of control.
[] Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will
also make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
[] When ripping always use a rip fence or straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and
reduces the chance of blade binding.
[] Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do not
match the mounting hardware of the saw will run ec-
centrically, causing loss of control.
[] Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers
or bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially
designed for your saw, for optimum performance and
safety of operation.
Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to
lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerr
closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.
If the blade becomes twisted or misallgned in the cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the
top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out
of the kerr and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect op-
erating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
[] Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your
body and arm in a way that allows you to resist
KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be con-
trolled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
[] When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw
motionless in the material until the blade comes to
acomplete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw
from the work or pull the saw backward while the
blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur. Investi-
gate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause
of blade binding.
[] When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the
saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not
engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it
may walk up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the
saw is restarted.
[] Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed
under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and
near the edge of the panel.
[] Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or
improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.
[] Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it will cause binding
and KICKBACK.
[] Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut" into
existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding
blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.
[] Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious injury.
[] Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury.
[] Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards
when not using your battery tool or when changing
accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
[] Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and
possibly injury.
[] Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do
not use a battery pack or charger that has been
dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged bat-
tery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a
dropped or damaged battery immediately.
[] Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery
can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with
water immediately.
[] Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
[] For best results, your battery tool should be
charged in alocation where the temperature is
more than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not store
outside or in vehicles.
[] Under extreme usage or temperature condi=
tions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes
in contact with your skin, wash immediately with
soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice
or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate medical attention. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Laser Guide Warnings:
The laser guide radiation used in the Craftsman trim saw is
Class Ilia with maximum <5 mW and 650nm wavelengths or
Class II, <1 mW max, 650nm. These lasers do not normally
present an optical hazard although staring at the beam may
cause flash blindness.
[] Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
[] The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
[]
[]
Never aim the beam at a person or object other than the
workpiece.
Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy
workpiece without reflective surfaces. Shiny reflective
sheet metal or similar shiny materials are not suitable for
laser use.
[] All repairs should be made by an authorized service
representative or the laser manufacturer.
Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthisproduct.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Properinter-
pretationofthesesymbolswillallowyouto operatetheproductbetterandsafer.
SYMBOL
V
A
mz
W
min
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[]
.../min
@
@
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,&
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NAME
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Watt
Minutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
No Load Speed
Class II Tool
Per Minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Read The Operator's Manual
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
Hot Surface
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Type of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand oper-
ator's manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and,
as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri-
ous personal injury.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot
surface.
Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedto explainthelevelsofriskassociatedwiththisproduct.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
WARNING: result in death or serious injury.
=
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service we suggest you return the product
to your nearest SEARS PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICE
CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
,_ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do
not attempt to use this product until you read
thoroughly and understand completely the operator's
manual. If you do not understand the warnings and
instructions in the operator's manual, do not use this
product. Call the Craftsman Consumer Helpline at
1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
,_ WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS
Motor ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19.2 V DC
Blade Diameter ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-1/2 in.
Blade Arbor ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 mm (3/8 in.)
Cutting Depth at 0°................................................................................................................................................... 1-9/16 in.
Cutting Depth at 45 °................................................................................................................................................... 1-1/8 in.
No Load Speed ......................................................................................................................................... 4,500 r/min. (RPM)
Laser Guide ......................................................................... Class Ilia, <5 mW max, 650nm or Class II, <1 mW max, 650nm
SPINDLELOCK LOCK-OFF SWITCH
BUTTON BUTTON TRIGGER
LASERGUIDE
LASERGUIDE
SWITCH
EDGEGUIDE
SCREW
(WING SCREW)
UPPER
BLADEGUARD
LOWERBLADE
GUARDHANDLE
BEVELCUTADJUSTMENT
(BEVELADJUSTMENTKNOB)
BASE
ASSEMBLY
EDGEGUIDE
LOWER
BLADEGUARD
BLADEWRENCH
STOBAGEAREA
BLADEWRENCH
(5 mm HEXKEY)
DEPTH OF
CUT ADJUSTMENT
(DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB)
Fig.1
KNOW YOUR LASER TRIM SAW
See Figure 1,
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator's manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempt-
ing. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
EDGE GUIDE
Edge guide is used when making long or wide rip cuts
with the saw.
SWITCH TRIGGER
The trim saw is equipped with a pre-travel safety switch
which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. When
you depress the switch, the saw will not start until you
reach the pre-travel position. You must depress the switch
fully to activate the saw.
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
Convenient wrench storage for quick blade changes.
DEPTH CUT
Adjusts the depth of cut from 0 in. to 1-9/16 in.
SPINDLE LOCK
The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when
turning the blade screw.
NOTE: Do not run trim saw with spindle lock engaged.
DUST CHUTE
To direct saw dust and chips away from the operator,
a dust chute is located on the side of the upper blade
guard.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of the trim saw provides for maintaining proper
two hand control when cutting. It has been designed to be
comfortable and easy to grasp.
LASER GUIDE
The laser guide will generate a red line on the work
surface when turned on to aid in alignment.
UNPACKING ,_
This product requires assembly.
[] Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included. _,
[] Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
[] Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
[] If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-932-3188 for assistance. A_,
PACKING LIST
Cordless Trim Saw with Laser
5-1/2 in. Blade
Laser Guide Batteries (2)
Edge Guide
Blade Wrench
WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing
do not operate the tool until the damaged or missing
parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in
possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool
or create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts.
Operator's Manual
ATTACHING BLADE
See Figure 2.
AWARNING: A 5-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade
capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too
thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the
flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in con-
tact with the blade guard, while thicker blades will
prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle.
Either of these situations could result in a serious ac-
cident.
[] Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from the saw.
[] Remove blade wrench (5 mm hex key) from storage
area.
[] Depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw
and outer blade washer.
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
[] Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact blade.
A
AlL WARNING: If inner blade washer has been re-
moved, replace it before placing blade on spindle.
Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade
will not tighten properly.
[] Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto
spindle.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw
as shown in figure 2.
[] Replace outer blade washer.
[] Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade screw.
Tighten blade screw securely.
NOTE: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten.
[] Return blade wrench to storage area.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the
outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the
spindle.
SPINDLE
LOCKBUTTON LOWERBLADE
GUARDHANDLE
BLADE
INNER
BLADEWASHER
OUTER
BLADEWASHER
Fig. 2
10
REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 3,
[] Remove battery pack from saw.
[] Remove blade wrench from storage area.
[] Position saw as shown in figure 3, depress spindle lock
button, and remove blade screw.
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
[] Remove outer blade washer.
NOTE: Blade can be removed at this point.
AWARNING: Do not use any attachments or ac-
cessories not recommended by the manufacturer
of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
EDGE GUIDE
Use the edge guide provided with the saw when mak-
ing wide rip cuts. A five inch scale has been provided on
the edge guide. When using the width of cut scale on the
base in combination with the edge guide, cuts can be
made up to 6 in. to the left of the edge guide or 8-7/8 in.
to the right of the edge guide.
The edge guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in a
cut. The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback.
INSTALLING EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 4,
[] Remove battery pack from saw.
[] Place edge guide through slots in saw base.
[] Adjust edge guide to the width needed.
[] Tighten edge guide screw (wing screw) securely.
NOTE: When using an edge guide, position the face of
the edge guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This
makes for a true cut without pinching the blade. The guid-
ing edge of workpiece must be straight for the cut to be
straight. Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in
the cut.
SPINDLELOCK
SPINDLELOCK
SCREW
\
EDGE
GUIDESCREW
(WING SCREW)
TO
TIGHTEN
LOWER BLADE
GUARD LEVER
Fig. 3
EDGEGUIDE
PLACEEDGE
GUIDETHROUGHHOLES Fig. 4
11
AWARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious
injury.
AWARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
[] Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling)
[] Cross Cutting/Rip Cutting
[] Bevel Cutting
[] Pocket Cutting
INSTALLING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
[] Place battery pack in the saw. Align raised rib on bat-
tery pack with groove inside saw, then slide battery
pack in saw.
[] Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and battery pack is secured in saw
before beginning operation.
CAUTION: When placing battery pack inthe saw,
be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove
inside saw and latches snap into place properly.
Improper assembly can cause damage to saw and
battery pack.
/
BATTERYPACK
LATCHES
Fig. 5
REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6.
[] Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from the saw.
[] Remove battery pack from the saw.
TO
REMOVE
DEPRESSLATCHESTO
BATTERY
TO
INSTALL LATCHES
BATTERYPACK
Fig. 6
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KICKBACK
See Figures 7- 10.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the
saw is driven back toward you. Blade stalling is caused by
any action which pinches the blade in the wood.
A
J_ DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade
binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to
lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to
serious injury.
To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices
such as the following:
[] Setting blade depth incorrectly.
[] Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.
[] Twisting the blade while making a cut.
[] Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set
blade.
[] Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.
[] Forcing a cut.
[] Cutting warped or wet lumber.
[] Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool.
To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices:
[] Keep blade at the correct depth setting. The depth set-
ting should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being
cut.
[] Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting.
Never saw into a knot or nail.
[] Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide
when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade.
[] Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make
cuts with dull blades.
[] Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut.
[] Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never
force a cut.
[] Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
[] Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your
body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if
_kickback should occur.
WARNING: When using the saw, always stay alert
and exercise control. Do not remove the saw from
the workpiece while the blade is moving.
BLADESETTOODEEP Fig. 7
INCORRECTSUPPORT
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CORRECTBLADEDEPTHSETTING=
BLADEEXPOSEDONEBLADETOOTH
BELOWTHEMATERIALTOBECUT
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
CORRECTSUPPORT Fig. 10
SAWBLADES
Thebestofsawbladeswillnotcutefficientlyiftheyare
notkeptclean,sharp,andproperlyset.Usingadullblade
willplacea heavyloadonthesawandincreasethedan-
gerof kickback.Keepextrabladesonhand,sothatsharp
bladesarealwaysavailable.
Gumandwoodpitchhardenedonbladeswillslowthe
sawdown.Removesawbladefromthesawandusegum
andpitchremover,hotwater,orkeroseneto removethese
accumulations.DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
See Figure 11.
The lower blade guard attached to the trim saw is there for
your protection and safety. Do not alter it for any reason.
If it becomes damaged, do not operate the saw until you
have the guard repaired or replaced. Always leave guard
in operating position when using the saw.
DANGER: When sawing through work, lower
blade guard does not cover blade on the underside
of work. Since blade is exposed on underside of
work, keep hands and fingers away from cutting
area. Any part of your body coming in contact with
moving blade will result in serious injury.
_IL CAUTION: Never use saw when guard is not
operating correctly. Check the guard for correct
operation before each use. The guard is operating
correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to
the closed position. If you drop the saw, check the
lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all
depth settings before reuse.
LOWERBLADEGUARD
IS IN UP POSiTiON
WHEN MAKINGA CUT
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 12.
To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger.
Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw
into the workpiece.
WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the
workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause
the saw to "kickback" toward you resulting in seri-
ous injury.
To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger.
After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to
come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from
the workpiece while the blade is moving.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
BLADEEXPOSEDON
UNDERSIDEOFWORKPIECE Fig. 11
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AWARNING: Always remove battery pack from the
tool when changing operation settings or when the
tool is not in use. Failure to remove the battery pack
may result in accidental starting and serious per-
sonal injury.
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
See Figure 13.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct
blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in.
below the material being cut. More blade depth will
increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be
rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located
on the upper blade guard.
[] Remove battery pack from saw.
[] Loosen depth adjustment knob.
[] Determine the desired depth of cut.
[] Locate depth of cut scale on back of upper blade
guard.
[] Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower
saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with
notch on blade guard.
[] Tighten depth adjustment knob securely.
USING THE LASER GUIDE
See Figure 14
_IL WARNING: Do not stare into the laser beam or
turn the laser on when the tool is not in use. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury. The laser unit comes from the factory al-
ready installed and aligned. If the laser becomes
misaligned after time refer to the "Adjustments"
section.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on a piece of scrap material
to ensure laser is aligned; adjusting the laser may be
necessary.
[] Remove battery pack from saw
[] Mark the line to be cut on the workpiece.
[] Adjust the depth and angle of the cut as needed.
[] Switch on the laser beam.
[] Install battery pack into the tool and start the motor.
NOTE: Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until
the saw has reached maximum speed.
[] Slowly push the saw forward into the workpiece.
NOTE: Keep the laser beam on the marked line on the
workpiece for precision cutting.
[] Once the cut is complete, allow the saw to come to a
complete stop before turning off the laser.
[] Remove battery pack from saw.
TO RAISE
SAW
BASE
ASSEMBLY
TO
LOWERSAW TO
DEPTH TIGHTEN
TO ADJUSTMENT
LOOSEN KNOB
Fig. 13
DEPRESSLASER
GUIDESWITCH
(ON/OFF)
,h LASERGUIDE
Fig. 14
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OPERATINGTHE SAW
See Figures 15- 17.
It is important to understand the correct method for oper-
ating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn
the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
ADANGER: When lifting the saw from the
workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside
of the saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make
sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting
the saw down.
AWARNING: To make sawing easier and safer,
always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of
control could cause an accident resulting in pos-
sible serious injury.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.
[] Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
[] Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while mak-
ing a cut.
[] Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always
to your side.
[] Support the workpiece near the cut.
[] Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece
will not move during the cut.
[] Always place the saw on the workpiece that is sup-
ported, not the "cut off" piece.
[] Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.
[] Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning the cut.
CORRECT
// / I\
WRONG
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
WRONG Fig. 15
16
CROSSCUTTING/RIPCUTTING
See Figure 18.
NOTE: Refer to "Using the Laser Guide" on page 19 for
the following aplications
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut
with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in
the figure.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut
in scrap material along a guideline to determine how
much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an
accurate cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guide.
TOP ViEWOF SAW
BLADE GUiDELiNE
GUIDENOTCH
ALIGNOUTERBLADEGUIDENOTCHON SAWBASEWiTH LINE
OFCUTAS SHOWNWHENMAKINGCROSSCUTSORRiP CUTS
Fig. 18
TO RIP CUT WITHOUT EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 19.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the
saw.
[] Secure the workpiece.
[] Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using
C-clamps.
[] Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
WORKPIECE
STRAIGHT
EDGE
NOTE:C-CLAMP
BOTHENDSOFSTRAIGHT
EDGEBEFOREMAKINGCUT
Fig. 19
TO RIP CUT WITH EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 20.
[] Secure the workpiece.
[] Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the
edge of workpiece.
[] Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be
straight for the cut to be straight. Use caution to
prevent the blade from binding in the cut.
WORKPIECE
GUiDELiNE EDGEGUIDE
Fig. 20
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BEVELCUTTING
See Figures 21 -23.
NOTE: Refer to "Using the Laser Guide" on page 19 for
the following aplications
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints:
[] Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on
the base when making 45° bevel cuts.
[] Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to
determine how much you should offset the guideline
on the cutting material.
[] Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting be-
tween zero and 51.5 ° . Refer to "To Adjust Bevel
Setting" next.
NOTE: When making bevel cuts, you may need to
re-adjust laser (See "Adjusting the Laser.")
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 22.
[] Remove battery pack from the trim saw.
[] Loosen bevel adjustment knob.
[] Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach de-
sired angle setting on bevel scale.
[] Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
_, WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having
the bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can
result in serious injury.
TO BEVEL CUT
See Figure 23.
[] Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.
[] Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
[] Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
[] Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
[] Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
[] Lift the saw from the workpiece.
BEVEL
SCALE
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
BLADEGUIDE
NOTCH
Fig. 21
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
BEVEL
SCALE /
BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH /
GUiDELiNE
ALIGNiNNERBLADEGUIDENOTCHONSAW BASEWITH
LiNEOF CUTAS SHOWNWHENMAKING45°BEVELCUTS
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
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POSiTiVE0° BEVELSTOP
See Figure 24.
The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has been factory
adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making
90° cuts.
TO CHECK POSiTiVE 0° BEVEL STOP
[] Remove battery pack from the trim saw.
[] Place the saw in an upside down position on a work-
bench.
[] Check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of
the saw using a carpenter's square.
TO ADJUST POSiTiVE 0° BEVEL STOP
Follow these directions to adjust the positive 0° bevel
stop:
[] Remove battery pack from the trim saw.
[] Loosen bevel adjustment knob.
[] Turn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is
square with the saw blade.
[] Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having
the bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can
result in serious injury.
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
HEX NUT
POSiTiVE0°
BEVEL STOP
CARPENTER'S
SQUARE
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
BLADE
Fig. 24
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POCKETCUTTING
See Figure 25.
_, WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero
before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket
cut at any other setting can result in loss of control
of the saw possibly causing serious injury.
[] Remove battery pack from saw.
[] Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
[] Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
[] Place battery pack in saw.
[] Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade
guard handle.
NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle
to avoid serious injury.
[] Hold the lower blade guard by the handle.
[] Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece
with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not
touch the workpiece.
[] Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
[] Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
_, WARNING: Always cut in a forward direction
when pocket cutting. Cutting in the reverse
direction could cause the saw to climb up on the
workpiece and back toward you.
[] Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
[] Lift the saw from the workpiece.
[] Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.
AWARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a
raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could
lead to serious injury.
LOWERBLADEGUARD
POCKETCUT Fig. 25
AWARNING: Before performing any adjustment,
make sure the battery pack is removed from tool.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
ADJUSTING THE LASER
See Figure 26,
NOTE: Draw a pencil line on a scrap workpiece parallel to
the long edge of the base as a straight line guide to aid in
the adjusting process.
[] Remove battery pack from the trim saw.
[] Make sure laser is turned off.
[] Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base.
[] Turn laser on.
[] Loosen the screw inside laser.
[] Rest the front of the base on scrap workpiece.
[] Adjust the laser beam with the mark on the scrap
workpiece by loosening the screw to the laser aperture
and slowly moving laser guide left or right.
[] Place battery pack in saw.
[] Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in
scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut.
[] Once alignment is achieved, tighten the screw.
[] Replace the laser cover.
[] Check for proper alignment.
[] Repeat as necessary until laser is aligned.
LASERCOVER
SCREW
%PENCILLiNE
LONGEDGE
OF BASE
Fig. 26
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WARNING: When servicing use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields during power tool opera-
tion or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty,
also wear a dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
_, WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrat-
ing oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plas-
tic which may result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accel-
erated wear and possible premature failure because the
fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bear-
ings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not
recommended using this tool for extended work on these
types of materials. However, if you do work with any of
these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool
using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suffi-
cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
REPLACING LASER GUIDE BATTERIES
See Figure 27.
[] Remove battery pack from saw.
[] Make sure the laser is turned off.
[] Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base.
[] Remove both AAA batteries.
[] Install new AAA batteries, aligning the positives (+) with
positives (+) and the negatives (-) with negatives (-) as
shown on the inside base of laser.
[] Replace the laser cover.
[] Turn on the laser.
Laserradiation- _ I
Avoiddirecteyeexposure
Laserradiation- _I
osure_J
_Max0otput <1row _ J
__ _Wavelength:650om
Complieswilh21CFRpails
tN0.10 _nd1N0.11,A_ril 1,2003
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
TTCS.GA55_
ACAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments for
performance other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Fig. 27
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BATTERIES
The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cad-
mium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide
maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they
will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack
and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these
batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could
result in a serious burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
[] Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is
fully charged and ready for use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
[] Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
80°F.
[] Store battery packs in a "discharged" condition.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
AWARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's
terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not
attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or
remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium bat-
teries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also,
never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or
body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away
from children. Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in fire and/or serious injury.
Look for these accessories at Sears retail:
[] 5-1/2 in. Thin Kerf Blade
WARN(NG: Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use
any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or
accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
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SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING iNSTRUCTiONS
PARTS LiST
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRiPTiON QTY.
1 6614301
2 3025516
3 6614501
4 5224502
5 680001001
6 520177002
7 67974O1
8 6802201
9 6621204
10 660142001
11 9427205
12 9429817
13 640556017
14 6620803
15 5217802
16 6619302
17 6867201
18 550994005
19 6807001
20 6850303
21 6620104
* Carriage Bolt (M6 X 100 mm) ...................... 1
Base Assembly ............................................ 1
* Screw (M6 X 16 mm Hex Hd.) ..................... 1
Knob ............................................................ 2
Spring .......................................................... 1
Wing Screw ................................................. 1
* Lock Nut (M5) .............................................. 2
Hex Nut ........................................................ 1
* Screw (M4 X 16 mm Pan Hd.) ..................... 1
* Carriage Bolt (M6 X 12 mm) ........................ 1
Logo Plate ................................................... 1
Warning Label .............................................. 1
Upper Blade Guard ...................................... 1
* Screw (M4 X 22 mm Pan Hd.) ..................... 4
Bumper ........................................................ 1
* Screw (M5 X 15.5 mm) ................................ 1
Torsion Spring .............................................. 1
Lower Blade Guard .......................................
Ball Bearing (Ntn #6000zz) .......................... 1
Bearing Retainer .......................................... !
* Screw (M2.6 X 10 mm Pan Hd.) .................. 4
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRiPTiON QTY.
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
6112004
6112101
6614401
67O957OO1
6800201
5228001
301014009
301014008
660212031
940057079
750273002
940214085
940214082
940230081
680027001
940304166
983000877
Inner Blade Washer ..................................... 1
Saw Blade ................................................... 1
Outer Blade Washer .................................... 1
Blade Screw ................................................ 1
Edge Guide ................................................. 1
Blade Wrench (5 mm Hex Key) .................... 1
Washer ......................................................... 2
Laser Guide Assembly (Class Ilia) ............... 1
Laser Guide Assembly (Class II).................. 1
Screw (M4 X 8 mm Washer Hd) ............... 3
Data Plate .................................................... 1
Battery ......................................................... 2
Laser Data Plate (Class Ilia) ......................... 1
Laser Data Plate (Class II)............................ 1
Laser Warning ................................................
Washer ......................................................... 1
Logo Label ................................................... 1
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