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Owner's Manual

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i PROFESSIONAL I

10 in. Stationary

RADIAL ARM SAW

Model No.

315.220380

Save this manual for

future reference.

CAUTION: Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this

product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 LISA

visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

972000-505

3-99

• Safety

•Features

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Parts List ®

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW

If this CItRFTSMRN'Radial Arm Saw fails,dueto a defect inmaterial or workmanshipwithinone year fromthe

date of purchase, Sears will repair it,free of charge.

Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.'

If thisproduct is used for commercial'orrentalpurposes,this warrantyappliesonlyfor 90 daysfrom thedate of

purchase.

This warranty givesyou specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rightswhichvary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your saw has many features for making cuttingoperations more pleasantand enjoyable.Safety, performance

and dependabilityhave been given top priorityin the design of thissaw making it easy to maintainand operate.

_l, CAUTION: Carefully read throughthisentire owner's manual before usingyour new saw. Pay close

attentionto the Rules For Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols,includingDanger, Warning and

Caution. If you use your saw properlyand only for what it is intended,you will enjoy years of safe, reliable

service.

_k Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attentionf!! Your safety is

involved.

,_ WARNING:

The operationof any power tool can result inforeign objectsbeing throwninto your eyes,

whichcan resultin severe eye damage. Before beginningpower tool operation,always wear

safety gogglesor safety glasses withside shieldsand a full face shield when needed. We

recommendWide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglassesor standardsafety glasses

withside shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

•Warranty and Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 2

•Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 2-3

•Rules For Safe Operation............................................................................................................................. 4-7

•Electrical........................................................................................................................................................ 8-9

•ProductSpecificationsand Glossary........................................................................................................ 10-t 1

•Unpackingand Accessories.......................................................................................................................... 11

•Loose Parts List........................................................................................................................................ 12-14

•Tools Needed ................................................................................................................................................. 15

•Labels........................................................................................................................................................ 16-17

•Features .................................................................................................................................................... 18-21

•Assembly................................................................................................................................................... 22-36

AssemblingLeg Stand ................................................................................................................................... 22

Mounting Saw to Leg Stand........................................................................................................................... 23

I:RRFTSNRN"RADIALSAW315.220380 2

AttachingElevating Handwheel ..................................................................................................................... 23

Installingthe Yoke Assembly......................................................................................................................... 24

Removing the Blade....................................................................................................................................... 25

AttachingTable Supports .............................................................................................................................. 25

Setting the Arm Lock Knob............................................................................................................................ 26

Setting the Yoke Clamp ................................................................................................................................. 26

Setting the Bevel LockLever......................................................................................................................... 27

Tighteningthe Armand Column.................................................................................................................... 28

Adjustingthe Column Tube ...................................................................................................................... 28-29

Adjustingthe Carriage Bearings.................................................................................................................... 30

Levelingthe Table Supports.......................................................................................................................... 31

Installingthe FrontTable ............................................................................................................................... 32

Levelingthe FrontTable ................................................................................................................................ 33

InstallingRear Table, SpacerTable, Fence, and Clamps........................................................................ 33-34

Installing Blade and Blade Guard .................................................................................................................. 34

:AligningRiving Knifeto Blade........................................................................................................................ 35

InstallingRip Scale Indicators........................................................................................................................ 36

•Adjustments ................................................................ :;,............................................................................ 36-42

Aligningthe Armfor Cross Cuts .................................................................................................................... 37

Aligningthe Blade to Table at 0" Bevel ......................................................................................................... 38

Squadng Blade to Fence ............................................................................................................................... 39

Paralleling Blade to Table .............................................................................................................................. 40

Aligningthe Rip Scale Indicators ................................................................................................................... 41

InstallingControlCut Device ......................................................................................................................... 42

•Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 43-53

Basic Operation of the Radial Arm Saw ........................................................................................................ 43

Types of Cuts ................................................................................................................................................. 43

Switchand Switch Key................................................................................................................................... 44

Causes of K_ckback....................................................................................................................................... 44

.AvoidingKickback.......................................................................................................................................... 44

CuttingAids .................................................................................................................................................... 45

Making aCross Cut ....................................................................................................................................... 46

Making a Miter Cut......................................................................................................................................... 47

Makinga Bevel Cut........................................................................................................................................ 48

Making a Compound Cross Cut..................................................................................................................... 49

Rip Cut Hazards and Precautions................................................................................................................. 50

Setting Up a Rip Cut ................................................................................................................................. 50-51

Making a Rip Cut ........................................................................................................................................... 51

Making Other Cuts ......................................................................................................................................... 52

Cutting LongWorkpieces............................................................................................................................... 52

Non-ThroughCuts ......................................................................................................................................... 53

•Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 54

•Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................ 55-59

•ExplodedView and Repair Parts Ust ....................................................................................................... 60-81

•Parts Ordering/Service .................................................................................................................... back page

3 CRIIFTSHAN"RADIALSAW315.220380

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and

the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do

not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give ere not substitutes for

proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL

Note:

MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicatesdanger, warningor caution.May be used in conjunctionwithothersymbolsor

pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safetywarningwill resultin seriousinjuryto yourselforto others.

Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire, electricshockand personalinjury.

WARNING: Failureto obeya safety warningcan resultin serious injuryto yourselforto others.

Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire, electricshockand personalinjury.

CAUTION: Failure to obeya safety warning may resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto

yourselfor to others. Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire, electdcshock

and personalinjury.

Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvitalto the operationor maintenanceof the equipment.

IMPORTANT

Servicing requiresextreme care and knowledge of the

systemand shouldbe performedonly by a qualified

service technician.For servicewe suggestyoucontact

your nearestSears repaircenter. Alwaysuse odginal

factory replacementpartswhen servicing.

If you have questionsabout terms inthe following

rules, referto the Glossary of Terms for Woodworking

or the Features section.

_l, WARNING: Do not attemptto operate thistool

untilyou have readthoroughlyand understand

completelyall instructions,safety rules,etc.

contained in thismanual. Failure to comply can

resultin accidentsinvolvingfire, electdcshock,

or sedous personal injury.Save owner'smanual

and review frequently for continuing safe

operation,and instructingothers who may use

thistool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL.Read the owner's

manual carefully. Learn the saw's applicationsand

limitationsas well as the specificpotential hazards

related to thistool.

•DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

Do not use power tools near gasoline or other

flammable liquids,in damp or wet locations,or

expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

•KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitorsshouldwear safety glasses and be kept a

safe distance from workarea. Do notlet visitors

contact the tool or extensioncord while operating.

•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work

areas and work benches inviteaccidents. DO NOT

leave tools or pieces of wood on the sew while it is

in operation. Keep floorsclean and free of saw-

dust.

•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructionsfor lubricatingand changingaccesso-

des.

•MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks

and master switchesor by removingswitchkeys.

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not

force the tool or attachmentto do ajob it was not

designedfor. Use it onlythe way it was intended.

DRESS PROPERLY, Do notwear loose clothing,

gloves, neckties, rings,bracelets, or otherjewelry.

They can get caught and draw you into moving

pads. Nonslipfootwear is recommended.Also

wear protectivehair covedngto containlonghair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasseshave only impact-

resistantlenses;they are NOT safety glasses.

•NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Sedous injurycould

occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is uninten-

tionallycontacted.

•DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand

balance at all times.

•SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

workwhen practical. It's safer than usingyour

hand and frees both hands to operate the tool.

I]IIIFTSHIIN"RADIAL SAW 315.220380 4

n USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sureyour extensioncord is in good condition,Use

onlyacord heavy enough to carrythe currentyour

productwill draw. An undersizedcord will cause a

dropin linevoltage resultingin loss of power and

overheating.A wiregage size (A.W.G.) of at least

14 is recommendedfor an extensioncord 25 feet

or less in length. If in doubt,use the next heavier

gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier

the cord.

MAVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch

is off when pluggingin the tool.

•REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS.

Get in the habit of checking- before turningon the

tool - that hex keys and adjustingwrenchesare

removed from tool.

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,

before servicing,orwhen changingattachments,

blades, bits,cutters, etc., all tools should be

disconnectedfrom the power supply.

•DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job

better and more safely at the rate for which it was

designed.

•BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR

REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplugthe saw and

removethe switchkey.

_IL WARNING: When servicing,use only identical

Craftsman replacementparts. Use of any other

partsmay create a hazard or damage product.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before usingthe tool

again, check any damaged parts, includingguards,

for proper operationand performance.Check •

alignmentof movingparts, bindingof movingparts,,

breakage of parts, saw stability,mounting,and any

other conditions that may affect itsoperation. A

damaged part must be propedy repaired or re- •

placed by a qualifiedservicetechnicianat aSears

repaircenter to avoid riskof personalinjury.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right

blade stylefor the material and the type of cut.

Use only blades markedfor at least 5,000 rpmand

10 in. or smaller,with e 5/8 in.arbor hole.

•KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and Ingood working

order. This includesthe blade guard,the dving

knife, and the anti-kickback pawls.

•CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED. When dpping,

feed work into a blade or cutteragainst the direc-

tion of rotation of the blade or cutter.

•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAI"rENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave the tool

untilit comes to a complete stop.

•USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using

improperaccessories may riskinjury.Consultthe

Accessoriessection for recommendedaccesso-

des.

MUSE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS. All

repairs, whether electricalor mechanical,should

be made by a qualifiedservicetechnicianat a

Sears repaircenter.

NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motor

could ignitefumes.

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the workand that no obstruc-

tionswill interferewithsafe operation BEFORE

performingany work usingthis tool.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by a qualified servicetechnicianat a

Sears repaircenter.

•GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

preventingbodycontactwith groundedsurfaces

suchas pipes,radiators,ranges, refrigerator

enclosures.

MGROUND ALL TOOLS. See Electricalpage.

•WEAR A DUST MASK to keep frominhalingfine

particles.Use wood dustcollectionsystems

whenever possible.

mPROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng

protectionduringextended periodsof operation.

•DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER

THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR

ANY MEDICATION.

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

what youare doingand use common sense. Do

not operate tool when you are fired. Do not

rush.

AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slipcould cause your

hand to move intothe blade. ALWAYS make sure

you have good balance.

5CRRFTSNRrRADfALSAW315._80

•GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, Kickbackcan

occur when the blade stalls, drivingthe work piece

back toward the operator. It can cause your hand

to contact the blade, resultingin seriouspersonal

injury.Stay outof the blade pathand turnswitch

off immediatelyit blade binds or stalls.

•DO NOT USE A PERSON AS A SUBSTITUTE

FOR A TABLE if additional supportis needed. Use

a supportthe same heightas the table.

•USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK

OF THE SAW TABLE when sawingwide or long

workpiecesto minimize the riskof blade pinching

and kickback. Use a sturdy"outrigger" supportto

prevent tippingif a table extensionmore than24

inches longis attached to the saw.

• CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE

MATERIALS. Do notcut metal•

•BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments

are secure.

I NEVER cut more than one piece at a tnme.DO

NOT STACK more than one workpieceon the saw

table at a time.

lDO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARD.

Never operate the saw withthe blade guard

removed. Make sure all guardsare operating

properlybefore each use.

•NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-

HAND. Always place the workpieceto becut on

the saw table and positionit firmlyagainst the

fence as a backstop.

• USE THE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or

straightedge guide when ripping.

•BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF

NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nailsfrom

lumberbefore cutting.

•BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORK-

PIECE. Never start the saw withthe blade touching

the stock.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Do not reach underneathwork or in blade cutting

path with your hands and fingers for any reason.

Always turn the power off when cut is complete.

•USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSHSTICK in rip mode

for workpiecesso smallthat your fingersgo under

the blade guard. NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other

movingpartsduring use, for any reason.

ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL

SPEED before startinga cut to avoid blade binding

or stalling.

ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKPIECE when ripping;

never pullit toward the saw.

DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY.

Do notforce the workpieceagainst the blade.

ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting

it, to avoid accidentalstartingwhen reconnecting

to the power supply. NEVER leave the saw

unattendedwhile connectedto a power source.

•BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP, REMOVING

COVERS, GUARDS, OR BLADE; unplugthe saw

and removethe switchkey.

•KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM

OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth

when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline,

petroleum-basedproducts,or any solventsto

clean tool.

•KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimizestalling

and kickback•Keep blades free of rust,grease,

and pitch.

_i, WARNING: Blade coasts after beingturned off.

USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.

Use only extensioncordswiththe marking"Ac-

ceptable for use withoutdoorappliances; store

indoorswhile notin use," Use extensioncords with

an electricalratingnot less than the saw's rating.

Alwaysdisconnectthe extensioncord fromthe

outlet before disconnectingthe productfromthe

extensioncord.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have

repaired by a qualifiedservicetechnicianat a

Sears repaircenter. Stay constantly aware of cord

locationand keep it wellaway fromthe moving

blade.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank the cord to

disconnectit from receptacle.Keep the cord from

heat, oil, and sharp edges.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you

loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-

tionsalso.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

IHF{'INAr RADIALSAW315.220380 6

M SECURE THE SAW. Firmlyboltthe saw to the leg

stand to keep the saw fromtipping,walking, or

sliding.

BDO NOT SET UP WORK WITH THE BLADE

SPINNING. Keep the saw power off untilyou are

ready to use it.

M RIP ONLY WORKPIECES LONGER THAN THE

BLADE'S DIAMETER. Never rip a pieceof wood

that is shorterthan the diameter of the blade.

m NEVER LOWER AN UNLOCKED REVOLVING

CUI-rlNG TOOL. Alwayslock the carriage lock

knob before loweringthe blade.

M SHUT OFF THE POWER TO FREE A JAMMED

GUARD. Press the switchoff before puttingyour

hands near the blade. Wait forthe blade to stop,

then free the guard.

BLOCK THE SAW BEFORE MOVING IT. Secure

the radial arm with the arm lockknob. Secure the

carriage withthe carriage lockknob.

BPOSITION THE WORKPIECE WITH THE FIN-

ISHED SIDE DOWN. If the anti-kickbackpawls

catchthe woodto stop kickback,they couldmar

the top surface or cause splintering.

M POSITION THE WORKPIECE SO NO ONE MUST

STAND IN LINE WITH THE BLADE. If kickbackor

climb occurs, a helper, operator, or observerin the

sawblade path couldbe seriouslyinjured.

M POSITION THE CUT SO THE WASTE PART

FALLS OFF. Never use a lengthstopon the free

end of the workpiece. Never apply forceto the free

end or holdit while the sawblade is rotating.

WARNING: In a rip cut, holdingthe cut-offedge

behindthe blade can cause the cut edges to

pinch, riskingkickback.It couldcause the blade

to climb over the front edge of the wood and

contactyour hand.

nBEFORE STARTING EACH CUT, check that no

play exists in the carriage. Be sure the arm, yoke

and bevel locksand clamps are tight.Verify the

blade, aUhandles, blade washers, and blade nuts

are secure.

M BEFORE MAKING A CUT, test the upperand

lower blade guardsfor free movement up and

down. Positionthe nose of the guard to just clear

the workpiece.

M AVOID KICKBACK AND POSSIBLE INJURY by

preventingheeling,grabbing,and pinching.

•BEFORE CUTTING, positionand tightenthe blade

guard and anti-kickbackpawls.Test the pawls to

make sure they would stop kickbackif it started.

Keep the pointssharp.

MKEEP THE SAW BLADE PATH CLEAR. Position

the saw to allow enough room on all sides so

neitherthe operator nor a visitorstands in line with

the sawblade.

M AVOID HEELING by adjustingthe saw blade so it

exactly parallelsthe fence duringrippingopera-

tions.

MAVOID GRABBING in rip mode by keepingthe

saw blade correctly adjusted and by feeding the

work fromthe infeed side (opposite the anti-

kickbackpawls).

BAVOID PINCHING by usinga rivingknife and

sharp saw blade. Keep the work positionedfirmly

against the fence.

BUSE IN-RIP WHENEVER POSSIBLE by position-

ingthe work so the blade is between (inside)the

columnand the motor.

m NEVER ADJUST GUARD, PAWLS, OR BLADE

WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE POWER.

Alwaysturn off the switchand unplugthe cord

before freeing a jammed blade, tighteninga loose

blade, or repositioningthe guardor pawls.

,_ CAUTION: Do notturn the motor switchon and

off rapidly.This can loosenthe sawblade.

nNEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE PIECE OF

WOOD AT A TIME. The feed will be uneven and

couldcause the blade to pick up one or more

piecesand cause seriousinjury.

BTURN OFF SAW IF A STRANGE NOISE OR

HEAVY VIBRATION OCCURS. Immediatelyturn

off the saw, locatethe source, and correct the

problem before usingthe saw further.

UPOSITION THE CUT SO THE BLADE WILL NOT

EXTEND BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE TABLE.

iKEEP THE GUARDS IN PLACE AND THE WORK

SURFACE CLEAR DURING A CUT. Small objects

or wood sliverscan ricochetfrom the blade intothe

fence and back toward the operator. If the blade

loosensslivers, removethem witha stick, notyour

hand.

• IN A RIP CUT, DO NOT LET GO OF THE WORK-

PIECE UNTIL THE CUT IS COMPLETE. When the

workpiece is fed into the blade, pushthe workpiece

all the way past the blade.

7CRAFTSHQN'RADIALSAW315.220380

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only 3-wire extensioncordsthat have 3-prong

groundingplugsand 3-pole receptacles that accept

the tool'splug.When usinga powertoolat a consider-

able distance from the power source, use an exten-

sion cord heavy enough to carrythe current that the

tool will drew. An undersizedextensioncord will

cause a drop in line voltage, resultingin a lossof

power and causingthe motor to overheat. Use the

chart providedbelow to determinethe minimumwire

size requiredin an extensioncord. Only roundjack-

eted cords listed by Underwriter'sLaboratories(UL)

should be used.

Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)

Up to 25 feet 14

26-100 feet 12

When workingwith the tool outdoors,use an exten-

sion cord that is designed foroutside use. This is

indicated by the lettersWA on the cord'sjacket.

Before usingan extensioncord, inspectit for Looseor

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

_1_ CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the cutting

area and positionthe cord so that it will not be

caught on lumber, tools,or other objectsdudng

cuttingoperations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw is powered by

a precisionbuiltelectric motor.It shouldbe connected

to a power supply that Is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

(normal household current). It should be connected

to a 240 volt power supplyonly If It has been reset

according to the Instructions in this manual.The

motor has been set at the factory for 120 volts;if it is

reconnectedto operate at 240 volts,the main power

cord plugand any receptacle must be replacedwith

devices rated for 240 volts. This tool will notoperate

on direct current(DC). A substantialvoltage dropwill

cause a lossof power and the motorwill overheat. If

the saw does not operate when plugged intoan outlet,

double check the power supply.

SPEED AND WIRING

The no-load speed of your saw is approximately3,600

rpm. This speed is not constant.For voltage, the

wiring in a shop is as importantas the motor's horse-

power rating. A line intendedonly for lightscannot

propedy carry a power tool motor.Wire that is heavy

enough for a shortdistance will be too lightfor a

greater distance. A line that can supportone power

tool may not be able to supporttwo or three tools.

GROUNDINGINSTRUC_ONS

In the event of a malfunctionor breakdown,grounding

providesa path of least resistancefor electriccurrent

to reduce the riskof electricshock.This tool is

equippedwithan electriccord havingan equipment-

groundingconductorand a groundingplug. The plug

must be pluggedintoa matchingoutlet that is propedy

installedand groundedin accordancewithall local

codes and ordinances.

Do not modifythe plugprovided. If it willnot fit the

outlet,have the properoutlet installedby a qualified

electrician.Improperconnectionof the equipment-

groundingconductorcan result ina riskof electric

shock. The conductorwith insulationhavingan outer

surfacethat is green withor withoutyellow stripesis

the equipment-groundingconductor.If repairor

replacementof the electriccordor plugis necessary,

do notconnectthe equipment-groundingconductorto

a liveterminal.

Check with a qualifiedelectricianor servicepersonnel

if the groundinginstructionsare notcompletely

understood,or if indoubt asto whether the tool is

properlygrounded.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi-

ately.

This tool is intendedfor use on a circuitthat has an

outlet likethe one shownin Figure I. It also has a

groundingpin likethe one shown. 1

PIN COVEROFGROUNDED

OUTLETBOX Fig. 1

CRAFTSMAN"RADIAL SAW 315,220380 8

CHANGING VOLTAGE

See Figures 2-4.

Your radial saw has been set up at the factoryto

operate efficientlyon a 120V AC singlevoltagecircuit.

However, if heavy duty operationis required,the

circuitsare overloaded, or the circuitis lowvoltage,

have a qualifiedelectdcianchange the voltage onthe

main power systemto a 240V AC voltage circuit.

_l, WARNING: The controlcut device is set up for

a 120V AC singlevoltage circuit.Do not modify

the control cut cord. Identifythe controlcut

cord and tie it back out of the way.

•Correctly identifythe controlcut cord, unplugit,

and set it aside.

•Unplugthe main power cord.

•Remove the blade following the procedureinthe

Assemblysection.

•Remove the pan head screw above the blade

arbor on the motorcover. Liftmotor coverto

expose switch.See Figure 2.

•Use a small screwdriverto slidethe dual voltage

switchto the 240V position. See Figures3 and 4.

•Reinstall motorcover.

•Replace the 120V plugon the main cordwith a UL

listed 240V, 15 amp, 3-prong plug.

•Follow the instructionsprovidedwiththe UL listed

plug.

•Plugthe cord into a 240V, 15 amp, 3-blade recep-

tacle. Make sure the receptacle is connected to a

240V AC power supplythrougha 240V'bmnch

circuitthat has a 15 amp fuse orcircuitbreaker.

Note: No adapter is available for thistype of plugor

receptacle.

PANHEADSCREW

M_ORC_ER

LIFTMOTORCOVERTOEXPOSESWITCH

SUDEASSHOWNFORSINGLEVOLTAGECIRCUITS

SWITCHSHOWNIN110-120VOLTPosmoN Fig. 3

LIFTMOTORCOVERTOEXPOSESWITCH

SLIDEASSHOWNFORDUN.VOLTAGECIRCUITS

SWITCHSHOWNIN220-240VOLTPOSmONFig. 4

BLADEARBOR Fig. 2 9 CnFT|NIIN"RADIALSAW315.220380

Blade Arbor 5/8 in.

Blade Diameter 10 in.

Blade Bevel Angle 0" - 90"

Radial Arm Swing Range 50" left - 90" right

Blade Height Adjust 5.35 in.

Carriage Travel 17.25 in.

Cutting Capacity - MaximumCross Cut 15.50 in.

Cutting Capacity - Maximum Out-Rip 26 in.

Cutting Capacity - Maximum In-Rip

Depth of Cut at 90"

Depth of Cut at 45"

Table Size

Table Height

Rating

Input

No Load Speed

16 in.

3 in.

2.25 in.

40 x 27.75 x 1 in.

36 in.

120V/240V 60 Hz -AC only

13.0/6.5 Amperes

3,600 RPM

Bevel Cut

A cut made acrossa workpiecewiththe blade at any

angle other than 90° to the table surface.

Chamfer

A cut removinga wedge froma blockso the end (or

partof it) is angled ratherthan at 90 degrees.,

Climb

A hazard in which the blade =climbs" overand out of

the workpiece, pullingthe stockout of the operator's

hands or runningacross the workpiece.

Compound Cut

A crosscut withboth a miterangle and a bevel angle.

Cross Cut

A cuttingoperation withthe blade parallel to the

carriage arm and the blade teeth pointingdown. It can

be across or withthe grain, normallyacross the grain

or width of the workpiece.

Dado Cut

A non-throughcut that leaves a square notchor

trough; requires a specialblade.

Featherboard

A deviceto help guideworkpiecesduringrip cuts.

Fence

Apiece of wood usedas a edge guidefor the

workplace. Located perpendicularto the carriage arm.

Can be placed at differentdistancesfrom the rear

table edge in combinationwith the other table pieces

and is secured withtable clamps.

Freehand

Dangerouspractice of makinga out withoutusinga

fence.

Gum

Asticky, sap-based residuefromwood products.

Heel

Alignmentof the blade to the fence.

Infeed

The side of the blade where the blade teeth pointup,

oppositethe anti-kickbackpawls.

In-Rip

Atype of ripcut in whichthe blade is between the

columnand the motor.

Kerr

The space left by the removal of material in acut or

the slotproducedby the blade ina non-throughcut.

Kickback

A hazard that can occurwhen blade bindsor stalls,

throwingworkpieceback towardoperator.

Leading End

The end of the workpiecepushedintothe cuttingtool

first.

Miter Cut

A verticalcut made at any angle other than 0" across

the workpiece.

Molding

A shaping cutthat gives a vaded shapeto the

workpieceand requiresa specialblade.

Out-Rip

A type of ripcut inwhich the motoris betweenthe

blade and the column. (The blade is "outside"the

motor).

Pushatlck

A device usedto feed the workpiecethroughthe saw

blade duringcuttingoperations.It helps keep the

operator'shands well away fromthe blade.

Rabbet

Atype of cut that gives a notchin the edge of a

workpiece.

Resaw

A cuttingoperationto reducethe thicknessof the

workplaceto make thinner pieces.

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Resin

A sticky,sap-based substance.

Rip Cut "

In a radial saw, acut made withthe blade parallel to

the fence and perpendicularto the arm. Can be

acrossor with the grain. The teeth pointup at the

pointof contactwith the wood,

Sawblade Path

The area directlyin line withthe blade -- over, under,

behind, or in frontof it. Also,the workpiecearea which

will be or has been cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is off

sat from the face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Saw throwingback a workpiecesimilarto kickback.

Through Sawing

AnyCutting operationwhere the blade extends

completelythroughthe workpieca.

Trailing End

The workpieceend last cut by the blade ina ripcut.

Workplace

The item on which the cuttingoperationis beingdone.

The surfacesof aworkpieceare commonly referredto

as faces, ends, and edges.

Worktable

The surfaceon which the workpieca restswhile

performingacuttingoperation.

,& WARNING: To prevent accidentalstartingthat

could cause possibleseriouspersonalinjury,

assemble all partsto your saw before connecting

it to power supply.The saw shouldnever be

connected to the power supplywhen you are

assembling parts, making adjustments,installing

or removingblades, or when notin use.

_, WARNING: If any partsare missing,do not

operate thistool untilthe missingpartsare

replaced. Failure to do so couldresultin possible

seriouspersonal injury.

•Carefully remove all partsfrom the carton and

place the saw on a levelworksurface. Separate

and check againstthe listof loose parts.

•Do not discardthe packingmaterials untilyou have

carefullyinspectedthe saw, identifiedall parts,and

satisfactorilyoperated your new saw.

Note: If any partsare damaged or missing,do not

attempt to plug inthe power cord and turn the

switchon untilthe damaged or missingparts

are obtained and are installedcorrectly.

The followingrecommendedaccessoriesare currentlyavailableat Sears Retail Stores.

•Steel and carbide tippedcircularsaw blades •Adjustabletaper jig

•Hold down clamps •Sawdustcollectorshroud

•Saw baskets

WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories notlisted mightbe hazardous.

11 CRIIFTSNRN"RADIALSAW315.220380

Checkall loose parts fromthe box withthe listbelow. Use the instructionson the followingpages to assemble.

Allfasteners are shown actual size.

f. Saw Assembly.................................................... 1

SAWASSEMBLYSHOWNASPACKED

21 ElevatingHandwheel

A. Handwheel ................................................... ;. 1

B. Screw (10-24 x 5/8 In. Soc. Hd.) .................... 1

C. Star Washer ................................................... 1

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Fig. 5

3; Blade Wrench..........;.......................................... 2

4. Hex Key

A. 3/16 In. Hex Key............................................. 1

B. 1/4 in. Hex Key ............................................... 1

Fig.6A

Checkall loose partsfromthe box withthe listbelow. Use the Instructions on the followingpages to assemble.

All fasteners are shown actual size.

5. Saw Base To Leg Stand Assembly

A. Saw Assembly(not shown) ........................... 1

B. Leg Stand Assembly (notshown) .................. 1

C. Hex bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in. Hex Head) ........... 4

D. Washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8

E. Lockwasher (5/16 in.) ................................... 4

F. Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................... 4

C D E F

9. Fence.................................................................. 1

10. Leveling Hardware for FrontTable

A. Screw (1/4-20 x 1-3/4 in.) .............................. 1

B. Washer ........................................................... 1

C. U-clip.............................................................. 1

D. Setscrew ........................................................ 1

6. Hardware for FrontTable

A. Fronttable ...................................................... 1

B. Screw (1/4-20 x 1 in.)..................................... 4,

C. Washer (1/4 in.) ............................................. 4

D. Lockwasher (1/4 in.) ..................................... 4

11. Scale Indicator

E. Tee nut........................................................... 1

D E

A. Screw ............................................................. 4

B. Speed Nut ...................................................... 2

C. Indicator......................................................... 2

D. SwitchKey ..................................................... 2

7, RearT:ble .....................:.................:................:.I

8. Spacer Table ...................................................... 1

Fig. 6B

13 CHFi2HIIN"RADIALSAWIlS.220UO

Check all loose partsfrom the boxwith the listbelow. Use the instructionson the followingpages to assemble.

All fasteners are shownactual size.

12. Table Support

A. Table SupportRails ....................................... 2

B. Square head bolt (5/16-18 x 314in.) .............. 4

C. Flatwasher (5/16 in,) ..................................... 4

D. Lockwasher (5/18 in.) ................................... 4

E. Hex nut(5/16-18) ........................................... 4

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BCD E

13. Table Clamp ....................................................... 2

A. Thumb screw (2) ............................................ 2

B. Square nut ..................................................... 2

C. Table clampbracket ...................................... 2

D. Cup washer.................................................... 2

14. Owner's Manual (notshown) ............................. 1

15. Leg Stand ........................................................... 1

A. Leg ................................................................. 4

B. Long bottom brace ......................................... 2

C. Long top brace ............................................... 2

D. Short bottom brace ........................................ 2

E, Short top brace .............................................. 2

F. Foot ................................................................ 4

G. Screw (1/4-20 x 5/8 in.) ............................... 40

H. Star washer .................................................. 40

I. Hex nut (1/4-20) ............................................ 40

J, Hex nut (3/8-16) .............................................. 8

o ol

o o I

O( O0 J

H I JFig. 6C

[IIIIFI_NIIli" RADIALSAW315.220380 14

Thefollowingtoolsareneededforassemblyandalignment.Theyarenotincludedwiththissaw.

HEXKEYS:

S/32In.AND1/8in.

LEVEL

MEDIUM FLAT BLADESCREWDRIVER

#2PHILUPSSCREWDRIVER

PENCIL

SMALL HAMMER

FRAMINGSQUARE

Fig. 7

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Crospcut

Wood Seftlng Feet

Type Position Minute

Hard A 0-6

Medium B 0-20

Soft C 0-35

B ,vel Cr0sscJt

Wood Setting Feet

Type Position Minute

All Types A 0-6

Wood ISetting Feet

Type [ Position Minute ,

Hard IA 0-6

Mediuml e0-20

Soft I c 0-35

CompoundCr0=scot

Wood i Setting Feet

Type IPosition Minute

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WARNING/ADVERTENCIA

• For your own safety, Read and understand

owner's manual before operating saw.

•This tool has more than one connection to the

power source.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or Injury,

disconnect all power connections

•When sarvlclng, usa only Identical

replacement parts.

•Para au segurldad, lea y entlenda el manual del

propletarlo antes de operar la sierra.

Fig. 8A

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AWARNING

ADVERTENCIA

• Read and understand owners manual

before operating sew.

•For your safety, do not use

accessories without proper guarding.

•Provide proper workplece support

•Position cutting tool behind the

fence.

•With power off and switch key

removed, turn cutting tool by hand to

make sure it does not strike guard,

fence or any other sew parts.

•Pare su segurlded, lea y entlenda el

manual del propletario antes de

operar is sierra.

Control Cu_t

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Turnpower offandwalt to_ bladeto stopbeforemovingworkplaceor

changingsattlnp.

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17 ClUiFl'|HlilrRADIALSAW316,320380

KNOWYOURRADIALSAW

See Figure 9A.

OVERVIEW -The mainoperatingcomponentsinclude

the column, the arm, and the yoke assembly (yoke,

motor,and blade), and their operationis summarized

in the paragraph below. Safetyfeatures and control

functionsare given also. Spendinga few minutes

reviewingthe illustrationsand features list below and

on the followingpages to locate these items will make

assemblyeasier.

METHOD OF OPERATION: The column at the back

of the saw supportsthe radialarm. The arm can be

raised or loweredto change the blade heightor

swiveled left and rightfor a mitercut. A yoke fits into

a Carriage on the arm, which can travel back and

forward. The yoke supportsthe yoke assembly

(motor, blade, and blade guard) and can be pivoted

so the blade faces right,front,or left. The motorcan

be rotatedto change the blade angle.

Controlfunctions include 1) column height(elevating

handwheel), 2) arm angle (arm lockknob),3) yoke

movementon arm (*carriage lockknob) 4) yoke

rotation(*yoke pivot latchand *yoke lockhandle), and

5) blade bevel (*bevel index lever and *bevel lock

knob).

Safety features includethe controlcut device, the

removableswitchkey, and the blade guard assembly.

Never operate the saw withoutensudngthese safety

features are in place and functioning correctly.

On aradialsaw, =crosscut" means a cut parallel to

the arm, and a "ripcut' is perpendicularto the arm.

There are several ways to make cuts, dependingon

the size and material of the workpieceand the end

resultdesired.

Beforeattemptingto use your saw, familiarize yoursaff

withall operatingfeatures and safety requirementsof

your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw.

*Shownon following pages

ARMLOCKKNOB

YOKE

CARRIAGE

ANDCOVER

CONTROL

CUTHOUSING

SWITCHANDKEY

BLADEAND

BLADEGUARD COLUMN

MOTOR

ELEVA_NG

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 9A

[IIIIF'Ir$MRWRADIALSAW31S.220380 18

FEATURESLIST

See Figures 9A-9D.

ADJUSTABLE TABLES -A narrowspacer table and

wider rear table that can be repositionedor even

replacedwith differenttables. See Figure 9C.

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Toothed pawlsthat snag

the workin case of kickbackduring ripcuts. (When

the blade is parallel to the arm, the pawls are in front

of the blade.) Keep the pawlsin placeto reduce risk

of injury.See Figure 9D.

ARM - The assemblyextendingfrom the column,

whichsupportsthe yoke, the motor,and the blade.

See Figure 9A.

ARM LOCK KNOB - Controlsarm angle. Use to set

the arm to the positivestopsat 0", 45" left,and 45"

rightand to lock the arm inplace. Located on top of

arm at front. See Figures 9A and gB.

BEVEL INDEX KNOB - Controlsthe blade angle

between positivestopsat 0", 45", and 90". Located

behind the handle. See Figure gB.

BEVEL INDEX SCALE -Showsthe blade angle for

bevel cuts and is located behind the handle. See

Figure 9B.

BEVEL LOCK LEVER - Sets and locksblade angle. It

is located below the handle. See Figure 9B.

BLADE -For maximumperformance,use the Crafts-

man 40-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped blade provided

withyour saw. It is a high-qualitycombination blade

suitablefor rippingand crosscutoperations. Blades

recommendedfor other operationsare listed inthe

Accessorysectionof thismanual. The blade is

switch. See Figure 9D.

_, WARNING: Use only blades ratedfor at least

5,000 rpm and recommendedfor use on this

saw. Check withyour nearest Sears retailstore.

BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY -Protective unitover

the blade, witharivingknife, anti-kickbackpawls, an

upper blade guard, alowerouter blade guard, and a

lower innerblade guard. Alwayskeep each item in

place unlessspecificallyinstructedto move it. See

Figures 9A and 9D.

BLADE GUARD CLAMP SCREW -Secures the

blade guardto the motor.Located between the blade

and the motor. See Figure 9D.

MITERSCALE

ARMLOCKKNOB YOKEPIVOTLATCH

YOKE

RIP

SCALE(S)

COLUMNTUBE

BEVEL

INDEXKNOB

YOKE

LOCKHANDLE

BEVEL

INDEXSCALE

ER MOTOR

COLUMNSUPPORT

CARRIAGE- Shdesalongtrackunderarmand

supportsyoke. Containedin two carriage covers, one

on each side of the arm. See Figure 9C.

CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB -Controlswhether the

carriage is locked or can travel Located on the left

side of the arm on the carnage cover. See Figure 9C.

COLUMN -Updght housingat the back of the saw,

consistingof a columnsupportand a column tube.

The columntube can be raised or loweredwith the

elevating handwheel at the frontof the saw See

Figures 9A and 9B.

CONTROL CUT DEVICE -Limitscarriagespeed to

prevent climb, usinga cable from the cardage to the

column. Has a separate motoron left side, which is

activated by the switchtriggerin the handle. The

cable returns the carriage to the columnwhen the

motoris notactivated. Speed is adjustedwitha

thumbwheel on the handle. It runs on a separate

120V AC singlevoltage circuit See Figure 9C.

_i, WARNING: When connecting onlyone of'the

cords,squeeze the switchtdggerinthe handle. If

the mare motorcord alone is connected, the

switchtrigger inthe handlewill notoperate the

controlcut device. The carriage cannot be

advanced withoutpower to the controlcut device.

DUAL VOLTAGE -If needed, your main power

source may be rewired by a qualifiedelectdcianto

providea240V AC circuit. See the Electricalsection.

DUST GUIDE -Directssawdust, created from the cut

being made, inthe directionyou set. Located at the

rear of the upperblade guard. See Figure 9D.

ELEVATING HANDWHEEL -The handwheel below

the worktable(in front)that changes the heightof the

arm and the blade. See Figure 9C.

FENCE -Removable guide forwork, which extends

across w_dthof table, See Figure 9C.

FRONT TABLE -Fixed portionof the worktablethat

supportsthe work. See Figure 9C.

HANDLE -Used to pull the yoke assembly. Mounted

on the yoke to the rightof the blade. See Figure 9C.

HOLD DOWN -A metal guardto control workpiece

climbdudng ripcuts. When blade parallelsarm, hold

down is overthe back of the blade. See Figure 9D.

HOLD DOWN KNOB -Controlsplacement of the hold

down and locksit m place. See Figure 9D.

MITER SCALE - Shows the miterangle settingof the

arm. See Figure 9B.

TRACK CARRIAGE CARRIAGE

LOCKKNOB ANDCOVER

CONTROL

CUTMOTOR

CONTROL

CUTCABLE

REAR

TABLE

SPACER

TABLE

SWITCH

ANDKEY

CONTROLCUT

THUMBWHEEL

FRONTTABLE

FENCE ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. gC

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MOTOR(13/6.5AMP)- Powersthebladeandis

controlledbytheswitchand key at the frontof the

arm. The powerful inductionmotorhas a capacitor

start. It is mountedinthe yoke and rotatedwith the

bevel index knob and bevel locklever. See Figure 9B.

RIP SCALES - Show the distancefrom the fence to

the blade. (In-dp scales are on the rightside of the

arm, and out-ripscales are on the left side.) Upper

scales show the distance withthe fence beside the

fronttable. Lower scales showthe distancewith the

fence in farthest back position. See Figure 9B.

RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Located directlyin

front of the blade and beside the anti-kickbackpawls,

the rivingknife keeps cut edges from bindingduring

rip cuts, See Figure 9D.

RIVING KNIFE BRACKET - Allowsadjustmentof the

dving knife. Located midway along the rivingknife.

See Figure 9D.

RIVING KNIFE KNOB - Adjuststhe rivingknifeand

locksbeth the pawls and the rivingknife in place.

Located toward the top and front of the blade guard. '

See Figure 9D.

SWITCH TRIGGER -Used to power the controlcut

deviceto allow yoke assemblyto be pulledforward.

Mounted in the handle. See Figure 9D.

SWITCH WITH KEY -Powersthe blade motor.

Placed onthe front of the arm for easy access. To

lockthe switchonce it has been pressed to OFF,

removethe yellow key. Place the key in a locationthat

is inaccessibleto childrenand others notqualifiedto

use the tool. See Figures 9A and 9C.

YOKE -Supportsthe blade and motor.Can be

pivotedto index the blade between rip and crosscuts.

Located between the carriage and the motor. See

Figure 9B.

YOKE PIVOT LATCH -indexes the yoke (after it is

released) to positionthe blade to face right(out-rip

cut), front (crosscut), or left (in-rip cut). Located on

the rightcardage cover. See Figure 9B.

YOKE LOCK HANDLE -Releases the yoke to allow

indexingfor ripcut orcross cut. Located belowthe

yoke, on the right. See Figure 9B.

DUSTGUIDE

HOLD DOWN

HOLD

DOWNKNOB

SWITCH

RIVING

UPPER

BLADEGUARD :

RIVINGKNIFE

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

BLADE

RIVING

oKNIFEBRACKET

ANTI-KICKBACK

__ Fig. 9D

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Assembly is best done in the area where the saw will

be used. When you removethe saw and hardware

fromthe packingmatedals, carefullycheck the items

withthe Loose Parts list. If you are unsureabout the

descriptionof any part, refer to their illustrations.For

your convenience,all fasteners have been drawn

actual size. If any pads are missing,delay assembling

untilyou have obtained the missingpart(s).

Your radial arm saw is capable of a wide varietyof

operations,and thus requiresa numberof initialsetup

adjustments.However, once the saw is set up, you

can check yoursaw in about ten minutesand correct

any misalignmentwiththe proceduresin the Adjust-

ment section.

CAUTION: Perform all the proceduresin both

the Assemblyand Adjustmentssectionsbefore

usingthe saw. Run a check on your saw

frequently,referringto the Adjustmentssection.

Failure to performthe adjustmentsin the initial

set up or on a frequentbasiscan result inpoor

performanceor machine damage.

ASSEMBLING LEG STAND

See Figures 10,4-IOC.

•Take the followinghardwarefromthe hardware

bags inthe leg standcarton:

40 trusshead screws(1/4-20 x 5/8 in.)

40 star washers(1/4 in.)

40 hex nuts(1/4-20)

•Take the followinghardwarefrom the remaining

hardwarebags in the legstand carton:

4 levelingfeet

8 large hex nuts(3/8-16)

•Obtain four legsand eightbraces fromthe leg

stand carton. See the Loose Parts section.

•Place a 3/8-16 hex nuton each levelingfootand

insert levelingfeet intothe bottom of the legs. Cap

with remaining3/8-16 hex nutsbutonly finger

tighten. See Figure 10,4.

•Place a short upperbrace insidetwoof the legs

(wideend of legs up)and alignthe three holes in

the brace withthe holes inthe legs.

•Insertthe screws.Add the star washersand 1/4-20

hex nuts. Fingertighten.

•Installa shortlower brace on the legs.

See Figure I OA.

•Repeat forthe otherend assembly.

•Connectthe leg setswith a longupperbrace. Add

the hardwareand finger tighten.Repeat for the

other side brace, then installthe longlowerbraces.

See Figure lOB.

•Tighten all screws,washers, and nutswitha 7/16

in. wrench and as needed a #2 phillipsscrewdriver.

•Move the leg standto the desiredlocation.Usinga

level, adjustthe levelingfeet by raisingorlowering

the bolts witha 9/16 in. wrench.

•When the leg stand is level, securelytighten all four

nutswiththe wrench.

•Your legstand is now completelyassembled and

readyfor use. See Figure 10C.

LONG

UPPERBRACE

SHORT

LOWERBRACE

;TAR

WASHER

HEADSCREW

HEXNUT

(1_-20)

HEXNUT

(3/8-16)

I.EVEUNGFOOT Fig. 10A

I:RIIR3MIIWRADIALSAW315.220380 22

LONG

LOWERBRACE Fig. lOB

Fig. 10C

MOUNTING SAW TO LEG STAND

See Figure 11.

,_ WARNING: Firmlybolt the saw to the leg stand

to keep the saw from tipping,walking,or sliding.

•Locatethe followinghardwarefroma smallhard-

ware bag:

4 hex boils (5/16-18 x 5/8 in.)

4 Iockwashers(5/16 in.)

8 flat washers (11/32 in.)

4 hex nuts(5/16-18)

• Place the saw on top of the legstand so the holes

in the saw base line up withthe holeson top of the

leg standbraces.

•Put awasher on a screw,and put the screw and

washer intothe hole in the saw base. Cap with

another washer, then a Iockwasherand a hex nut.

Hand tightenthe set.

•Installthe otherthree setsand securelytightenall ,

four sets witha 1/2 in. wrench.

An'ACHING ELEVATING HANDWHEEL

See Figure 12.

_1= WARNING: Be surethe main power cord of

your saw is unplugged.Ignodngthisprecaution

could resultin seriousinjury.Do not performthe

followingsteps unlessthe saw is unplugged.

The elevating handwheeladjuststhe heightof the

radialarm and the blade.

•Take the handwheel,star washer, and screw

(10-24 x 5/8 in. Soc. Hd.) from the hardwarebag.

•Place the bandwheel on the end of the elevating

shaft,which extendsfromthe front of the saw base.

•Place the star washer on the screw and thread

screw intothe end of the shaft.

•Securely tightenthe screwwitha 5/32 in. hex key.

•Raiseor lowerthe arm by turningthe handwheel.

ELEVATING

SHAFT

HANDWHEEL

SCREW

SAW

BASE LEG

_TANO

STARWASHER

SAWBASE

Fig. 12

FLAT

LEGSTAND

HEX NUT

Fig. 11

23 CRRFTJ[MIIWRADIALSAW315,220380

INSTALLING THE YOKE ASSEMBLY

See Figures 13A -13C.

The yoke rides in the carriage below the arm and

supportsthe motor,the blade guard, and the blade.

Installthe yoke assembly fromthe front of the arm.

• Removethe carriage stop screwand Iockwasher

from belowthe frontof the arm witha 1/4 in. hex

key. See Figure 13A.

ARMVIEWEDFROMBELOW

FORCLARITY,CARRIAGECOVERSANDCARRIAGELOCK

KNOBARENOTSHOWNINILLUSTRATION

ARMLOCKKNOB

BEARINGS(4)

CARRIAGE

_CARRIAGE STOPSCREW

1/4In.HEXKEY Fig. 13A

•Removethe arm cap screws and arm cap fromthe

frontof the arm with a phillipsscrewdriver, See

Figure 13B.

ARMCAP

ARM

CAPSCREWS

ARMLOCKKNOB

Fig. 13B

•Remove and discardthe two motorsetscrewsin

the bottomof the motor.They are for shipping

purposesonly.

•Usingthe elevatinghandwheel,raisethe arm 3

inches and removethe packingmaterial.

•Lockthe arm withthe arm lockknob,located on top

of the front of the arm, so the arm doesn't swing

while youare mountingthe yoke assembly.

•Pick upthe yoke assemblyand carefullyslipit onto

the carriage track below the arm. Keep it parallel

withthe arm so bearingsslide in smoothly,See

Figure 13C.

YOKE

CARRIAGE ARM

LOCKKNOB

CARRIAGECOVER Fig. 13C

•Reinstallthe cardage stopscrew,the Iockwasher,

arm cap, and arm cap screws,Tighten all screws

securely.

_IL WARNING: Once the yoke assemblyis onthe

carriage track, reinstallthe arm cap, the arm cap

screws, the carriagestop screw,and the

Iockwasher.Do not riskserious injuryor damage

to the saw by failing to replace these parts.

•Tighten the carriage lockknob,on the carriage

cover on the left of the arm, to lockthe yoke

assembly in place.

[Rlllrl3MIIIr RADIALSAW316_20380 24

REMOVING THE BLADE

See Figure 14.

Remove the blade and blade guard assemblyduring

setupfor safety and betteraccess. The blade guard

includesan upper blade guard, an outer lower guard,

and an inner lowerguard. The lower innerguard

consistsof two overlappingslotted metal strips.The

stripsare held togetherwith a retainingscrew and a

nut. Locatethese items before beginningthe proce-

dure.

_i, WARNING: To prevent accidentalcontactwith

the blade that couldresult in injury,remove the

blade and blade guard before makingsetups

involvingthe blade arbor and workstand. Use

the blade wrenches providedwithyour saw.

•Remove the retainingscrew and nut at the bottom

of the lower innerblade guard.

•Loosenthe guardclamp screw,a longthumbscrew

between the blade guard andthe motor.

•Rotateand liftthe guardassembly up and overthe

blade, then remove it.

•Holdthe blade arbor (motorshaft) withone of the

two blade wrenches provided.Put the otherblade

wrench onthe blade nutand turn it clockwise

(down), sincethe blade arborhas left hand threads.

•Remove the blade nut, outer blade washer, saw

blade, and inner blade washer. Set these Items

aside untilall the tables have bean installedand the

fronttable is level.

THUMBSCREW BLADE

RETAINING

SCREWANDNUT

LOOSEN

BLADE

ROTATION

BLADENUT

INNERBLADE

WASHER

BLADE

WRENCH(2)

BLADE

ARBOR _'_

ATTACHING TABLE SUPPORTS

See Figure 15.

The table supportsare a base for the three wooden

table sectionsand fence.

•Locatethe two table supportsand the following

hardware:

4 square head bolts(5/16-18 x 3/4 in.)

4 Iockwashers(5/16 in.)

4 hex nuts (5/16-18)

4flat washers(5/16 in.)

•Attachthe supportsto the side of the saw base.

There are holes in bothsidesof each support.The

longsideof each support(withthe slottedholes)

fits against the saw base.

BUse two square head boltsper support,inserted

from withinthe saw base outward.

•Place a fiat washer, a lockwasher, and a hex nut

on the end of each screw.

•Positiontable supportsso that boltsare approxi-

matelycentered in slottedholes.

•Fingertightenorsnug witha 1/2 in. wrench onlyat

thistime. Finaladjustmentswill be made later in

Leveling The Table Supportssection.

TABLE FLAT

SUPPORT WASHER SQUARE

HEAl)BOLT

TABLE

SUPPORT

MOUNTTABLESUPPORTS

Fig, 14 USINGTHESEHOLELOCATIONS Fig. 1B

25 rltRFTSNRB"RADIALSAW315.220_I0

SET'rING THE ARM LOCK KNOB

See Figure 16.

It may be possibleto move the arm when locked,if

the arm lockknob is too loose•If the arm does not

move freely when unlocked,the arm lock knob may

be too tight. Use thisprocedureto check and set the

arm lock knob by turningthe arm lock wheel (under

the carriage arm).

•To releasethe arm lockknob,located on topof the

arm at the front,pullthe arm lockknob forwarduntil

the spring is compressed.

•While holdingthe arm lockknob forward,swing the

arm 30" to the left orthe right,referring to the miter

scale on top of the column.

•Lockthe arm in placeby pushingthe arm lockknob

back untilit popsin the lockedposition.

•Applya reasonableamount of pressureonthe arm.

The arm can be forced butif it moves easily, it

needs adjustment.

•Locatethe arm lockwheel. _,

•Release the arm lockknoband turn the lockwheel

clockwiseto tightenor countemiockwise to loosen.

•Repeat above steps untilthe arm movementis

minimizedwhen locked.

ARMLOCKKNOB ARM TURNCOUNTERCLOCK-

WISETO LOOSEN

CARRIAGE TURNCLOCKWISE

STOPSCREW ARM TOTIGHTEN

LOCKWHEEL Fig. 16

SET'rING THE YOKE CLAMP

See Figures 17.4and 17B.

The yoke clamp keeps the yoke from rotatingon the

carriage when you want the saw blade to be station-

ary. Use thisprocedureto check and set the yoke

clamp.

•Release the yoke lock handle(below the arm on

the dghtside) so the motorcan be rotated.

•Swivelthe motorslightly•Itshould be at an angle in

•between one of the presetpositivestopangles.

ARMCAP MOTOR

YOKELOCK

HANDLE

YOKE

ASSEMBLY Fig. 17A

•Lockthe yoke lockhandle. Graspthe motorwith

both hands and apply reasonablepressureto see if

it slips.If it moves, reset the yoke lock handleas

follows.

•Remove the arm cap screwsand arm cap at the

front of the arm with a phillipsscrewdriver.See

Figure 13B.

•Remove the cardage stopscrew and Iockwasher

with a 1/4 in. hex key. Carefullyslidethe yoke

assemblyforwardand offthe carriage.

•Place the yoke assemblyin a spotwhere itwill be

secure as you workon the top of the yoke.

•Release the yoke lockhandle. Tightenthe center

nutwith a15/16 in. wrench untilthe lockhandleis

centered between the two legsof the yoke.

•Carefully replace the yoke assemblyon the car-

riage arm track.Slide it back about halfway.

•Replace the cardage stopscrew and Iockwasher,

followed by the arm cap and arm cap screws.

•Lockand test the yoke again. If it can be movsd,

repeatthe procedureuntil it is secure.

_CENTERNUT

YOKELOCK

HANDLE

LEG

Fig. 17B

[lUlFT|NIIIr RADIALSAW315.220380 26

SETTING THE REVEL LOCK LEVER

See Figures 18A-18C,

The bevel lock lever locksthe blade at desired angles

other than the preset positivestop angles.The bevel

lock lever is preset at the factorybut may need

readjustmentafter shippingor extended use. Check

for overtightnessor loosenessand make any neces-

sary adjustmentsas follows:

The bevel locklever is locatedon the frontof the yoke

assembly, near the bottom.It is attachedto a clamp

boltthat controlsthe amount of tightness.

•Pullthe bevel locklever forwardto unlockit. Use

the bevel index knob (justunderthe handle)to

rotatethe motorapproximately30".Lockthe bevel

locklever.

•If the bevel locklever is difficultto lock,the clamp

boll needsto be loosened,if the motorcan be

forced outof position,the clamp boltneeds to be

tightened.

•Remove the socket screw (underthe bevellock

lever) and star washer witha 1/8 in. hex key.

•Use the bevel lockhandle as a wrenchto tightenor

loosenthe clamp bolt.The clamp belt has a right-

handedthread. Tighten it leftto right.

•When the boltis correctlyset, removethe bevel

locklever fromthe clampboil and place it roughly

parallel to the yoke assembly.

•Replace the socket screw and star washer, Re-

check the tightnessof the bevellocklever. Repeat

the steps above untilthe motoris secure when

locked,and the bevel locklever fitssquarely

againstthe yoke assembly.

STARWASHER

SOCKETSCREW'_'_ I

1/8 In. HEXKEym----_ BEVEL

LOCKLEVER

Fig. 18B

BEVEL BEVEL

LOCKLEVER INDEXKNOB MOTOR Fig. 18A

BEVELLOCKLEVERIN

CORRECTLOCKEDPOSITION

Fig, 18C

27 (RIIFT_[NAN"RADIALSAW315,220380

TIGHTENING THE ARM AND COLUMN

See Figure 19.

There should be no play, vertical or horizontal,in the

arm relativeto the column. If youcan movethe arm

up, down or sidewayswhen the arm lockis unlocked,

use the followingsteps to tightenthe arm,

Note: The arm shouldpivot onlywhen the arm lock

knob is unlockedand pulled forwardto com-

pressthe spdng.

• Usinga phillipsscrewdriver,removethe rear cover

screws (2) and rear coverfrom the backof the arm.

This uncoversthe boltson the column.

•Tighten the top two bolts evenly untilthe arm is firm

and there is no vertical or horizontalmovement.

•Also check the two bottomhex nuts. It is not

necessaryto tightenthem as tight as the upper

bolts.Howeverthey shouldbe tightenedeven and

snug.

•Replace the rear cover and rear coverscrews.

•Tighten screws securely.

REAR

COVERSCREWS

REAR

COVER

HEXBOLT(2)

ADJUSTING THE COLUMN TUBE

See Figures 20A - 20D.

The purpos¢.pfthis procedureis to check whether the

inner column tube is snug in the housingand to

remove any looseness. Loosenesscould resultin a

poorcut or difficultyin elevatingthe carriage. The

columntube is the upperportionof the columnand

extendsfrom the columnsupport,

Note: It is crftica/to removeall loosenesswiththis

procedure. If thisprocedureis notdone cor-

rectly,followingadjustmentswill be wrongand

couldresultin machine damage.

This procedurechecks both the elevatingaction and

the rotatingaction. If a check does not show loose-

ness, do not performthe adjustment.

• If the arm is notat O"(straightfonNard), release the

arm lock knob,set the arm, and re-lockthe arm

lockknob.

•Elevationcheck:To check the elevationmovement,

placeyour hand underthe frontof the radialarm.

Press upwardon the radialarm.There should be

no play betweenthe column tubeand the column

support.The whole assembly shouldmove as one.

See Figure 20A.

COLUMN ARM

TUBE

COLUMN

SUPPORT Fig. 20A

HE](NUT(2) Fig. 19

(lUlF1]MIIW RADIALSAW316.220380 28

•Rotationcheck:To check the rotation, holdthe front

of the ann withone hand and grasp the top of the

columnsupportwiththe other.Press the arm to the

side. If there is play between the column support

and the columntube, it needs to be adjusted. See

Figure 20B.

COLUMNTUBE

ElevationAdjustment

COLUMN

SILVER BLACK

SCREWS

COLUMNSUPPORT Fig, 20B

•ElevationAdjustment:If the elevationcheck did not

showany play between the columntube and the

support,goto the rotationadjustment.Otherwise,

raiseand lowerthe ann withthe elevatinghand-

wheel. Tighten the blackscrews on the rightsideof

the columnsupportby 1/16th to 1/8th of aturn.

Tightenthe two silver screws on the left side

slightlymore. You will needtwo 1/2 in.wrenches or

sockets.Turn the elevatinghandwhselagain. If the

columntube binds, loosenthe silverand black

screws and tum the handwheelagain. ?SeeFigure

20C.

•When the elevationis smooth,check for looseness

again by pressingupwardon the front of the arm.

Repeat the previousstep untilelevationis smooth

withno play between the columntube and the

columnsupport.

Fig. 20C

•RotationAdjustment:Usinga 3/16 in. bax key,

slightlytightenthe two cap screwsat the back of

the columnsupport(left side) untilno playshows

between the radialarm and the column. The cap

screws are indicatedby arrows.See Figure20D.

•Recheckthe rotationby holdingthe frontof the

arm, graspingthe top of the columnsupportwith

the other,and pressingthe ann to the side.

RotationAdjustment

CAP

SCREWS

Fig. 2OD

29 CIIIIFTSNAI('RADIALRAW$1S.,_

ADJUSTING THE CARRIAGE BEARINGS

See Figures21A and 215.

Loose carriage bearings permitthe blade to wander

slightlywhile cutting,which will resultin a poorcut

and more wear and tear on the saw. Use the following

steps to check fortightnessand to then adjust the

beadngs if needed.

•On the leftside of the arm, removethe carriage

lockknob,the carriage coverscrews,and the

carriage cover.

•With one hand,grip the front bearinghard to keep it

still,and pullthe carriage forwardwiththe other

hand. The beadng shouldturn. If it staysstillas the

carriage is moved, it needsto be adjusted.

CARRIAGEBEARING

•Use a 9/16 in. wrenchto holdthe eccentricscrew

(top of beadng) and a 1/2 in. wrench to loosenthe

nut belowthe bearing.

•Turn the eccentricscrew a partialturn as needed to

tightenthe bearing.

•Retighten the nut and repeatthe second stepto

testthe tightness.Adjustif so the bearingturns

even against resistancewhenthe carriage is

moved-butnot so muchthat the carriage is difficult

to move and retum it to its rear position.

•Repeat for the left rearbearing.

Note: Adjustbearingson the leftside only. Bearings

on the rightsidedo notadjust.

•Replace the carriage cover, carriage coverscrews,

and carriagelockknob.

9/16In.

ECCENTRICSCREW WRENCH

GRASPANDHOLD

CARRIAGEBEARING Fig. 21A WRENCH Fig. 21B

I;RIIFTSNIIN"RADIALSAW315.220380 30

LEVELING THE TABLE SUPPORTS

See Figures 22,4 and 22B.

The table supports must be perfectlylevel.

•Pull the bevel locklever forwardto unlockit. Use

the bevel index knobto rotatethe motorso the

arborshaft pointsdown. Lockthe bevel lock lever.

•Release the arm lockknob to angle the arm. Begin

by positioningthe arborshaft over the back of the

highesttable support.Normallythis is the left side.

See Figure 22,4.

•Lockthe arm lockknob and the cardage lockknob.

•Usingone of the blade wrenchesas a feeler gage,

place it on the table supportbelow the arbor shaft.

•With the elevating handwheel,carefullylower the

motor untilthe shaftjust touchesthe wrench.The

wrenchshould move withonly slightresistance.

Securelytightenthe back screw on the table

support.

iWithoutchangingthe elevation, move the arm to

place the blade arbor over the frontof table sup- '

port. See Figure 22B.

Place the wrench belowthe shaft and checkthat

the clearance is the same. If not, adjustthe table

supportuntilit is the same, Securelytightenthe

frontscrew,

•Movethe arm to the oppositeside and repeat the

above procedure.When the oppositeside is level,

recheckthe firstsideto make surethat it is still

accurate and even.

•Returnthe saw and motorto normalheightand

position.

BLADE

WRENCHAT

FRONT Fig. 22B

BEVEL

INDEXKNOB

BEVEL

LOCKLEVER

BLADEWRENCH

AT BACK

BLADE

ARBOR

LEFTSIDE

TABLESUPPORT

RIGHTSIDE

TABLESUPPORT

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 22A

31 [IIRFTSHRII"RADIALSAW315.220380

INSTALLING THE FRONT TABLE

See Figures 23,4 -23C.

Use thisprocedureto installthe fixed fronttable.

The top of the table has counterboredholes, preddlled

from the top, around the center to attach the table. In

the center are acounterboredhole and a smallhole,

which is not counterbored.They are used for raising

or loweringthe center of the table until it is level.

•Locate the fronttable and the followinghardware:

1 tee nut

1 U-clip (1/4 in.)

1 setscrew (1/4-20 x 7/8 in.)

4 pan head screws (1/4-20 x 1 in.)

1 pan head screw (1/4-20 x 1-3/4 in.)

5 fiat washers (5/8 in.)

4 lockwashers (1/4 in.)

4 hex nuts(1/4-20)

•Place the fronttable on a solidworksurfoce,with

the top surface face down. Place the tee nutin the

non-counterboredhole andtap it inplace with•

hammer.

SETSCREW 1.3/4In.SCREW

FLAT

WASHER

TEE

NUT

REAROFFRONTTABLE Fig. 23A

•Snap the U-cliponto the front edge of the saw

base. Line up the hole inthe U-clipwiththe saw

base hole justto the leftof the center notchin saw

base. See Figure 23B.

•Place the table, top up, onthe table supportsso the

center counterboredhole linesup over the hole in

the U-clip.

•Place a flat washer in each counterboredhole.

U-CLIP AUGNU-CLIP

OVERTHISHOLE

Fig, 23B

BPlace the longpan head screw intothe center hole

and thread into the U-clip. Do nottightenuntilthe

table has been chockedfor evenness. See Figure

23,4.

•Place the setscrewthroughthe small levelinghole

end thread intothe tee nut, butdo nottighten.

•Put a1 in. long pan head screw in the four remain-

ing holes end throughthe holes in the support.

Cap with• lockwasher end hex nut, Tighten witha

7/16 in. wrench and phillipsscrewdriver.This

completesinstallationof the front table.

SETSCREW

1-3/4In.SCREW l

SCREwlln"_1 ; ,I°_ FLAT

I I WASHER

LOCKWASHER

HEXNUT

Fig.23C

[ERFTSMRWRADIALSAW315.220380 32

LEVELING THE FRONTTABLE

See Figure24.

If there are any high or lowareas onthe front table,

they should be removed by adjustingthe leveling

screws in the center holes on the front table.

•Place the rear table on its edge acrossthe front

table to check for gaps.

•Adjust gaps of less than 1/32 in. in the center of

the table by tuming the setscrewwith a fiat blade

screwdriveruntilthe setscrewtouches the frame.

Then lightlysecure the center pan head screw with

a phillipsscrewdriver.

•For a gap of more than 1/32 in. in the centerof the

table, raisethe center by turningthe setscrew

against the frame. Then lightlysecurethe center

pan head screw witha phillipsscrewdriver.

•For a gap of more than 1/32 in. on the sides, lower

the center of the table by tighteningthe center pan

head screw with a phillipsscrewdriver.Then tighten

the setscrew.

INSTALLING REAR TABLE, SPACER

TABLE, FENCE, AND CLAMPS

See Figures25A -25C.

The placement of the tablesand fence may need to

be changed for differentcuts,depending on the size

of the workpieceand the positionof the blade.The

fence shouldbe installednext to the front table for

maximumdepth capacity;it shouldbe installed inthe

middle for maximumcrosscut capacity;and installed

all the way back for maximumrip capacity.

•Locatethe fence, the spacertable, the rear table,

and two unassembledclamps,which consistof the

following hardware:

2 cup washers

2 clamp brackets

2 square nuts

2 thumbscrews

•Place the fence behindthe fronttable, then the

spacertable behindit, and thenthe reartable

behind it.

•Slip a square nutintothe slotof each clamp

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER bracket.

ONPANREADSCREW

_ll _% SETSCREW • Place a thumbscrewintothe end of the clamp

bracketfarthestfromthe slot.Thread it into the

enut

Note: If the screw is insertedinthe wrongend of the

bracket,the clampwill not work.

•Place the clampbracketintothe rectangleholes in

___ REARTABLE FENCEthe table support.Held the cupwasher against the

reartable and turn the thumbscrewclockwiseuntil

it snaps intothe cup washer,

•Tighten the thumbscrewsto clampthe table sec-

tions into place.

REARTABLE FRONTTABLE Fig 24

SPACERTABLE FRONTTABLE

Fig. 25A

33 [RRFTSNRWRADIALSAW315.220380

THUMBSCREW

CLAMP

BRACKET

SQUARENUT

CUP

WASHER

RECTANGLE

HOLE

CUP

TO WASHER

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

SCREW

(IIRFT|MIIW RADIAL SAW 315.220380

CLAMPSHOWN

ASSEMBLED

SLOT F .25B

TABLE

SUPPORT

Fig. 25C

INSTALLING BLADE AND BLADE GUARD

See Figures26,4 and 26B.

•Collectthe blade and hardwarethat were removed

eadier. Place the inner bladewasher, saw blade,

outer blade washer, and blade nuton the blade

arbor. See Figure26A. Note: The concavesideof

blade washersgo againstthe blade.

•Holdthe blade arborwithone wrenchand rotate

the other blade wrenchcounterclockwise(up), to

tightenthe blade nut. See Figure26B. Note: Blade

arborhas left hand threads.Test the blade to make

sure it turnsfreely,

•Use the bevel index knob(abovethe handle)and

the bevel locklever(below the handle)to set and

lockthe motorat 0".The blade will be vertical.

•Attachthe blade guardover the blade sothe riving

knifeand pawlsface front. See Figure26A.

•Tilt the guard approximately45° down inthe front,

place it over the blade, and rotateit to a horizontal

locked position.

•Retightanthe blade guardclamp screw,the long

thumbscrewlocatedbetweenthe blade guardand

the motor.

•Check that the guardis firmly seated in the groove

onthe motorhousing.

•Tighten the guard clampscrew.

•Replace the retainingscrew and nut at the bottom

of the lower innerblade guard.

THUMBSCREW BLADE

RET_NING

SCREWANDNUT

RIVINGKNIFE

ANDPAWLS

BLADENUT INNERBLADE

WASHER

Fig. 26A

BLADE

ROTATION

BLADE

WRENCH(2)

Fig. 26B

ALIGN RIVING KNIFE TO BLADE

See Figures 27A -27C.

When rippingthe rivingknife must be cantered with

the blade to ride in the middleof the kerf and keep it

from binding.Bindingpinchesthe blade. Blade

pinchingcan cause kickback.

There are two pairs of anti-kickbackpawls.

_l WARNING: Failure to use the rivingknife, hold

downs, and anti-kickbackpawls can allow

kickback. Kickbackcan throw the workpiece

toward the operator, resultinginseriousinjury.

• Put the bladeto the in-rippositionby firstloosening

the yoke lockhandle, below the carriageonthe

right. Then pullthe yoke pivot latch (rightside of

arm, on carriage) forwardand rotatethe yoke to the

left. This indexesthe yoke 90°so the blade is

betweenthe motor andthe column. Lockthe yoke

lockhandle.

•With the elevatinghandwheel,lowerthe arm until

the blade justclearsthe table.

•Supportthe lower outer blade guardand loosenthe

carriagelockknobon the left of the arm. Move the

yoke back untilthe blade touchesthe fence. Reset

the carriage lookknob.

•Loosenthe rivingknifeknob, at the frontof the

upperblade guard. Lowerthe rivingknifeto the

table and tightenthe knob. if the kniferestsagainst

the fence,with one set of pawls ridingonthe fence,

noadjustmentis needed.

•If the rivingknifeis on the fence ornot touchingit,

loosenthe rivingknifeslottednut (justabove the

pawls,to the right).Correctthe rivingknife position

and retightenthe cap nut.

CARRIAGELOCKKNOB

%YOKELOCKHANDLE

( RIVINGKNIFETOO

FARRIGHTOFFENCE

ANDBLADE

Fig. 27A

RIVINGKNIFE

KNOB

RIVINGKNIFE

LOWEROUTER

BLADEGUARD

RIVINGKNIFE

ANTI-KICKPAWLS

BLADEGUARD

FRONTTABLE

FENCE

CORRECTALIGNMENTOFTHERIVINGKNIFE

ANDANTI-KICKPAWLS

Fig. 27C

RIVINGKNIFEONTOPOFFENCE

TOOFARLEFTOFBLADE

Fig. 27B

35 rlIIIFTSMRWRADIALSAW315,220380

INSTALLING RIP SCALEINDICATORS

See Figure 28.

The ripscale indicatorson the arm showthe distance

between the blade and the ripfence with the fence in

the front and rear positions.The upperscale is used

when the fence is positioneddirectlybehindthe front

table. The lower scale is used when the fence is at the

extreme rear, directly infront of the column.

The In-Rip Indicatoris on the dght side of the arm.

The Out-Rip Indicatoris on the left sideof the arm.

• Remove the followingfroma smallhardware bag.

2 ripscale indicators

4 screws

2 speed nuts

•On the left of the radialarm saw, removethe

carriage lockknob and spdng.

•Remove the two carriage cover screws andthe

carriagecover.

•Insert a speed nut insidethe carriage cover withthe

fiat sideup. Place the scale indicatoron topof the

cardage coverand attach with two screws. Se-

curely tightenscrews.

•Replace the cardage cover and tightenthe carriage

coverscrews.

•Replace carriage lockknob and spring.

• Repeat for the right side.

RIPSCALE

INDICATOR

CARRIAGE

SCREWS

SPEEDNUT

_'_SPRING

CARRIAGE

LOCKKNOB

SCREWS

Fig.28

To complete settingup your saw, continue withthe

Adjustmentprocedures. The adjustmentsshouldbe

checked regulady,dependingon usage. Your saw will

provideaccurate cuts withfine tolerancesas long as

you protectthe accuracywithfrequentalignment

checks.The radialarm saw can performa wide range

of highqualitycuts.

The final step will be connecting the controlcut

device. The controlcut device offersmany benefits.

As it increasesoperator control, it eliminatesthe risk

ina crosscut of the saw "climbing" Outand overthe

workpieceat the operator.Feed controlof the blade

as it cutsthroughthe workpieceincreases,as does

the accuracy of the cut.The followingadjustments

need to be completedbefore the controlcut device is

connected.

Your radialarm saw is designedto performa varietyof

complex cuts withfine tolerances. A weekly alignment

check ensuresthatyoursawcan performwithprecision.

It takes about ten minutes and the results is better

performanceand a longer lifefor your saw.

Perform the checks in the order given. If you miss an

adjustment, go back to the missed adjustment and

repeat all steps from that pointforward.

_k CAUTION: Failure to check alignments and_

performthe adjustmentsin the initialset up or on

a frequentbasiscan resultinpoorperformanceor

machinedamage.

CRIIFTSHAM'RADIALSAW315.220380 36

ALIGNING THE ARM FOR CROSS CUTS

See Figures 29A -29C.

This procedurechecks whether the arm is exactly O"

for crosscut travel by checkingthe blade against the

table and the miter indicator.Remove the rear table,

spacertable, and fence, but leave the front table in

place. You will need a framingsquare, a 3/16 in. hex

key, and a pencil.

_lb WARNING: Be sure the saw is unplugged

before performingthese adjustments.Accidental

start-up could resultin seriouspersonalinjury.

•First check the framingsquare by fittingone side

against the back edge of the table. Lightlydrew a

line on the table alongthe edge of the square in

the middle of the table. Flipthe square over. If the

edge stillmatches the line with no gaps or over-

laps, the square is true.

DRAWA STRAIGHT..."-

UNEALONGTHISEDGE FRAMING

SQUARE

THERESHOULDBENOGAPHEREWHEN

SQUAREIS FUPPEDOVERTO DOTTED,posmoN

Fig. 29 A

MITERINDICATOR ARM

LOCKKNOB

Release the arm lock knob.Positionthe arm

straightforward (O') and leave it unlocked.

Lowerthe arm withthe elevatinghandwheel until

the saw bladejust clearsthe front table. Lockthe

yoke lockhandle (rightside of saw, belowyoke)

and the bevel locklever.

•Place the framingsquare on the table and position

one edge of the square firmly againstthe back

edge of the table. Positionthe other leg of the

square against the blade untilit rests beside butnot

touchinga tooth.With apencil, mark besidethis

tooth.

•Slowly move the yoke assemblyforward and

backwardalongthe arm and againstthe square

withoutrotatingthe blade. If the mark moves intoor

away fromthe square,adjust the arm withthe

followingsteps.

•At the back of the column, loosenthe three set-

screwswith a 3/16 in. hex keyand positionthe arm

as needed to alignwiththe framingsquare.

•Lockthe arm lockknob and retightenthe three

setscrews. Recheckthe crossouttravelwith the

blade againstthe framingsquare.

•Set the miterindicatoron topof the columnto 0".

•Replace the fence, spacertable, rear table, and

table clamps.

REARCOVER

REMOVEDFOR

CLARITY

YOKE

HANDLE

SETSCREWS

FRAMING

SQUARE

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL Fig. 29 B 37

SETSCREWS Fig. 29 C

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ALIGNING BLADE TO TABLE AT O" BEVEL

See Figures 30A -30D.

This proceduresquares the blade to the table at O"

bevel (vertical) so the blade angle willbe accurate. If

the blade is not at D"bevel, followthe steps below to

rotate slightly.You willneed a framing square and a

1/4 in. hex key.

•Positionthe blade infront of the fence. Lowerthe

blade withthe elevatinghandwheeluntil it just

clearsthe fronttable.

•Lockthe followingcontrols:

bevel locklever belowthe handle,

carriagelockknob on the leftside,

arm lock knob ontop of the arm, and

yoke lockhandle below the yoke, on the dght.

•Stand a framing square on the table with the short

leg pointingup againstthe saw blade and the long

leg parallelto the fence. Place the squareflat

against the blade between two teeth.

•If both the topand bottomof the saw blade a_reflat

againstthe square, no adjustment is needed.

•If the saw blade gaps at the top or bottom,remove

the bevel indexcap by removingthe two phillips

head screws (below the handle). You willsee four

sockethead screws.

•Loosenthe socket head screwswith a 1/4 in. hex

key. Rotate the motorslightlywhile holdingthe

square againstthe saw blade and table top.

• Slightlytighteneach of the four screws and recheck

the blade and framing square.

ARMLOCKKNOB

• If there are no gaps, fullytighteneach screw, If

there is stilla gap, repeatthe previoustwo steps.

•Checkthe bevel indicatoron the yoke assembly

near the handle. It should readO'. If itdoes not,

reset it by looseningthe screws and rotatingthe

bevel indexcap. Retightenthe two screws.

•Loosenthe cardage lockknob.

BLADESQUARETOTABLE

NO ADJUSTMENTNEEDED

FRAMING

SQUARE

FRAMING

SQUARE

BLADE

TABLEjFig. 30 B

GAP

BLADE

FRONTTABLE

INDEX CAP

BEVEL

LOCK

LEVER

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL Fig. 30 A

GAP-ADJUSTMENTNEEDED Fig. 30 C

SOCKET

HEADSCREWS

BEVELINDEX

CAPREMOVED

_. BEVEL

LOCKLEVER

Fig. 30 D

CRAFTSMIIH"RADIALSAW315.220380 38

SQUARINGBLADETO FENCE

See Figures 31A -31C.

This proceduresquares the miter angle of the blade to

the fence to reducethe dsk of bindingand kickback. If

the blade is not square to the fence, the yoke assem-

blymust be rotated slightly.Have aframing square,a

1/2 in. wrench, and a phillipsscrewdriverat hand.The

blade shouldbe loweredto justclear the table.

Release the carriage lockknob.

_k WARNING: The blade must be angled at 90" to

the fence when the handle is at the frontof the

saw. If not, kickbackcould resultduringa cross

cut. Kickbackcan cause seriousinjuryby throw-

ing the workpiecetoward the operator. In addi-

tion, afaulty miterangle on the blade can splinter

or bum the cut edges of the workpiecedudng

cross cutsor dp cuts.

•Use the arm lock knobto index and lockthe arm in

0" miterposition(straightforward). .,

•Pullthe yoke assemblyforward to the front of the

arm. Lockthe carriage lockknob.

•Place the shortend of the framing square against

the fence. Rotate the square to 45° to the table.

Place the longedge acrossthe flat surfaceof the

blade, belowthe center of the blade. (Do notplace

the edge against a tooth.)

•Check whetherthe blade isflat against the edge for

the entire lengthor whether a gap is visible.

•If the blade needs adjustment,removethe rightside

carriage coverwitha phillipsscrewddver.

ARMLOCKKNOB

FENCE

FRAMINGSQUARE

Fig. 31 A

•Release the yoke lock handle(below the yoke on

the fight).With a 1/2 in. wrench,slightlyloosenthe

two hex bolts holdingthe yoke pivotlatch.

•Rotateyoke assembly untilthe gap is eliminated.

•Lockthe yoke lockhandle. Retightenthe two hex

boltson the yoke pivotlatch.

•Replace the carriagecover.

•Loosenthe carriagelockknob and guidethe yoke

assemblyto the back of the arm.

SAWVIEWED

FROMABOVE

BLADE

GAP-

ADJUSTMENT BLADE

NEEDED

INOADJUSTMENTNEEDEDI

FRAMING BLADE GAP-

SQUARE ADJUSTMENTNEEDED

FENCE Fig. 31 B

HEXBOLTS

YOKELOCKHANDLE

Fig. 31 C

39 (RRFT|MRW RADIALSAW$1S_20380

PARALLELING BLADE TO TABLE

See Figures 32A-32C.

This proceduresquares the blade to the table at 90"

bevel so hodzontatcuts will be accurate. This also

reduces kickback,as well as splintedngand burning

of the cut edges of the workpiece. If the blade is not at

90' bevel,followthe steps to rotatethe blade unit

slightly.You will need a framingsquare and a flat

blade screwdriver.

,_ WARN|NG: The blade must be pedactly parallel

to the table at the 90" reading on the bevel scale.

If not, kickbackcould result,as well as splinter-

ingor burningthe cut. Kickbackcan result in

seriouspersonalinjuryas the workpiecacan be

thrownat the operator.

• Check whetherthe blade is flat againstthe edge

the entire length or whethera gap is visible. If you

can see a gap, adjustthe blade to be at 90" bevel

to the table withthe followingsteps.

•Unlockthe bevellock lever. Loosenthe rear motor

mountnut,which holdsthe motoron the yoke.

Place a fiat blade screwdriverin one of the slots,

and rotatethe cam behind the nutto eliminatethe

gap betweenthe blade and the square.

•Retightenthe nut.

•Tighten the bevel rockfever. Recheckthe blade

and the square for any gaps.

•Raise the bladewith the elevatinghandwheelto

approximatelyhalfwayup. Index the blade to a

vertical0" bevel withthe bevel index knob. Lockit

withthe bevel locklever.

•Use the arm lock knobto lockthe arm in O"miter

position(straightforward).

•Turn the elevatinghandwheelto raisethe blade at

least 2 in. above the table. ',

Release the bevel locklever belowthe handle. Use

the bevel indexknob,just underthe handle, to turn

the motor to 90".The blade willbe hodzontal.Lock

the bevel locklever.

•Place the framingsquare with the shortend hang-

ing down infront of the worktableand the longside

on edge underthe blade.

•Lower the arm withthe elevatinghandwheelso the

blade surface restson the square.Turn the blade

slightlyif necessaryso the face of the blade, not a

tooth, tieson the square.

NOADJUSTMENT

NEEDED

FENCE BLADE

BEVEL

LOCK

FRONTTABLE FRAMING

SQUARE

Fig. 32 A

ADJUSTMENT GAP

NEEDED

Fig.32 B

Fig. 32 C

CRIIFTSNIIIr RADIALSAW315,220380 40

ALIGNING THE RIP SCAL• INDICATORS

See Figures 33A - 33B.

The rip scale indicatorson the arm showthe distance

between the blade and the rip fence. The upperscale

is used when the fence is positioneddirectlybehind

the front table. The lower scale is used when the

fence is at the extreme roar, directlyinfront of the

column.

The in-rip indicatorand scale are on the rightside of

the arm. The out-rip indicatorand scale are on the left

side.

This procedurechecksthe indicatorswith the fence at

the back of the tables directlyin front of the column.

The blade shouldbe turnedto the in-dp positionto set

the rip scale indicatoron the dght side of the arm.

Then, the blade should be turnedto the out-dp

positionto set the rip scale indicatoron the left side of

the arm. You will need a framingsquare.

•If the fence is notat the rear of the tables, place it

there.

•Turn the blade to the in-rip positionby loosening

the yoke lock handle, below the arm on the right.

Then pullthe yoke pivotlatchforward and rotate

the yoke to the in-ripposition.This indexes the

yoke 90" so the blade is between the motor and

the column. Lockthe yoke lock handle.

•With the elevating handwheel, lowerthe arm until

the blade just clears the table.

•Loosenthe carriage lock knoband guidethe blade

beck to justtouchthe fence. Tightenthe carriage

lock knob.

IN-RIPSCALEONRIGHTSlOEOF_,RM

RIP-SCALEINDICATOR

Saw II

11,,, °,,,,,,,,

•.,d! A ,_ .d! .__

• On the rightside of the arm, check the lower in-dp

scale indicator,whichshould be seton O inches.If

it is not, loosenthe screws and shiftthe indicator

untilit reads zero. Tightenthe screws.

•Loosenthe yoke lockhandle. Pull the yoke pivot

latchforward and rotatethe yoke to the out-rip

position.The blade shouldbe in front of (outside)

the motorand the column.

•Lay the framingsquare on the table withthe short

edge against the fence and withthe long side

toward the table front.

Note the distancewhere the blade contactsthe

framingsquare.

On the left side of the arm on the out-dpscale,

check the rip scale indicatoron the rearfence

position(lowerscale). The rip scale indicatorshould

mark the same numberas the distancemeasured

from the fence to the blade. If it does not, loosen

the screws and shiftthe scale untilthe indicatoris

correct.Tighten the screws.

OUT-RIPSCALEONLEFTSIDEOFARM

RIP.SCALEINDICATOR

Front Fence Position

Rear Fence Position

10.

,,,..,°=.,11

CARRIAGELOCK KNOB

Fig. 33 B

YOKEPIVOTLATCH

Fig. 33 A

41 [IIliFTtMitN" RADIALSAW315.220380

INSTALLING CONTROL CUT DEVICE

See Figure 34.

Note: Before installingthe controlcut device, the yoke

assemblywill travel beck and forwardon the

carriage by pullingthe handle. Afterinstalling

the control cut device, the power cordfor the

control cut device must be pluggedinand

switchtrigger pressed to move the yoke

assemblyand carriage on the arm.

,_= WARNING: Do notinstallthe controlcut device

untilafter all of the initialadjustmentsand

alignments are made to prevent accidental

startingof the saw that couldresult in serious

personal injury.

The controlcut deviceoffers many benefits.As it

increases operatorcontrol, it eliminatesthe riskin a

crosscut of the saw "climbing"out and over the

workpieceat the operator. Feed controlof the blade

as it cutsthroughthe workpieceincreases,as does

the accuracyof the cut.

The controlcut cable maintainsa steady pullon the

cardage assemblyfromthe column.This tension

keeps the assemblyat the column, unlessyou

squeeze the switchtriggerin the handle. The switch

tdgger activatesthe motorto counter the pullof the

cable.

After a cut is completed, pressthe switchon the arm

off, then release the switchtdggerto preventfurther

forward motion. Hold the handle untilthe blade has

stopped rotating.The yoke assemblywill notroll

forward unlessyou are squeezing_e switchtrigger.

The controlcut powercord is designedto operate on

a singlevoltage AC circuit.The speed can be set with

a thumbwheel ontop of the handle. The three speed

settingsare describedon the label locatedon the left

side of the control cut housing.

WARNING: Do notuse the saw withoutthe

control cut and blade guardsin place unless

specificallyinstructedto do so. Otherwise

uncontrolledcontactwith the blade couldoccur,

resultingin personal injury.

,_ WARNING: Take great care when workingwith

either cord to ensure you have the correct one. If

you Intend to unplug the main power cord but

remove the control cut cord Instead, the

blade could be accidentally started and cause

Injury.

•Plug in the control cut cord,leavingthe mainpower

cord disconnected.Squeeze the switchtdggerto

confirmthe control cut motoris receivingpower.

•On the left sideof the saw, removethe carriage

lockknoband spring.Remove the two screwsthat

attach the carriage coverand removethe cover.

•Replace the spdngand carriage lockknob.Pullthe

cardage assemblyabout halfwayt0 the front.

Tighten the carriage lockknob.

•Squeeze the switchtrigger inthe handlewithyour

dght hand and pullthe springloadedcable from the

columnwithyour left hand. If you preferto use a

pair of pliers,do not damage the cable. Note: Do

not to let the spdngloadedcable clampslipout of

yourhand or pliers.If it slipspast the cable bracket

and goes up intothe control cut motorhousing,

then disassemblyof the controlcut assemblywillbe

requiredto get it beck out.

•Place the barrelfittingintothe socketat the back of

the carriageassembly.

•Remove the carriage lockknoband spring.Replace

the cardage cover and screws,then replacethe

springand carriagelockknob.

•Set the speed thumhwheel,usingthe charton the

label. If youare unsureof the properspeed setting,

use the lowestsetting.

BARREL

FIITING

CARRIAGE

ASSEMBLY

SOCKET Fig. 34

CIIAFrSHlUFRADIALSAW315.220380 42

BASIC OPERATION OF THE RADIAL

ARM SAW

A radialarm saw can be usedfor straight-linecutting

operationssuch as cross cutting,ripping,mitering,

beveling,compound cutting,and resawing. It can

make dado or moldingcuts with special attachments.

This sew is designed to cut wood and wood composi-

tion productsonly.

The three-prong plug must be pluggedinto a match-

ing outletthat is properlyinstalledand grounded

accordingto all local codes and ordinances. Improper

connectionof the equipmentcan result in electric

shook.Check with an electricianor service personnel

ifyou are unsureabout propergrounding.Do not

modifythe plug;if it will notfit the outlet,have the

correctoutlet installedby a qualified electrician.Refer

to the Electricalpage of this manual.

TYPES OF CUTS

See Figure 35.

The radial sew makes crosscuts parallel with the arm'

(acrossthe grain), and rip cuts square to the arm (with

the grain). Each can be made withthe blade vertical

or beveled. Instructionsfor makingeach kind of cut

are given later inthis section.

AWARNING: All blades and cuttingaccessories

am, must be ratedfor at least 5,000 rpmto prevent

possible injury.

CROSSCUTS

Cross cuts are made parallel to the arm. The blade is

pulledalong the length of the radialarm ,withthe wood

secured.

There are severaltypes of cross cuts.A crosscut

shows 0"on the miterscale (arm straight)and 0" on

the bevel scale (blade straight).A mitercut is made

with the radial arm angled and the blade straight.A

bevel cut is producedwiththe arm straightand the

blade angled.

Afinal type of crosscut is the compound crosscut.

Both the arm and the blade are angled. Be thoroughly

familiar with making cress cuts, bevel cuts, and miter

cuts before tryinga compoundmitercut.

Note: incross cuts,the blade teeth pointdown as

they strikethe wood. In rip cuts, the teeth point

up as they strikethe wood.

_WARNING: NEVER make a cross cut withthe

short edge of the wood parallel to the fence. Kick

back is likelyto occur,causing the workpieceto

be thrownback at you. Treat such a workpiece

as a rip cut.

RIP CUTS

In dpcuts, the yoke is rotated 90" left or rightand

locked in place. The wood must ride firmlyagainst the

rip fence. There are two orientationsof ripcuts - the

in-rip and the out-rip.The in-rip positionprovides

better visibility.Out-rip cutscan also be made withthe

blade beveled.

In an in-ripcut, the yoke is rotatedto the left,which

putsthe blade in between the columnand the motor.

The wood is fed from the righthand side.

In an out-ripcut, the blade is in front of the motor,and

the wood is fed from the left.Out-rip cuttingis recom-

mended only when the blade is set 12 in. or more

fromthe fence.

_1= WARNING: Alwaysmake surethe blade guard

and anti-kickbackpawlsare in place and working

propedy when making ripcuts to avoid possible

injury.

WARNING: Always use a pushstickwith small

pieces of wood, and alsoto finishthe cut when

rippinga long narrowpiece of wood, to prevent

your hands from gettingcloseto the blade.

0 _ _CROSS cu'r

®MITERcur

(_) _'_BEVEL CUT

COMPOUNDCROSSCUT

O __ RIPCUT

O ___BEVEL RIPCUT

Fig. 35

43 I:IIRFTSMflN"RADIALSAW315,220380

SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY

See Figures 36-38.

The main power switchhas been placed on the front

of the arm for easy access. The yellowswitchkey

prevents accidental startingof the main power switch

when saw is not beingused. To activate the switch,

insertthe switchkey and liftswitchto ON position.To

lookthe switchonce it has been pressed to OFF,

remove the yellow key. Place the key in a locationthat

is inaccessibleto childrenend othersnot qualifiedto

use the tool.

CAUSES OF KICKBACK

Kickbackcan occur when the blade stallsor binds,

kickingthe workpiece back toward youwithgreat

force and speed. If your hands are near the blade,

they may be jerked loose and contactthe blade.

Obviously,kickbackcan cause seriousinjuryand it is

well worth using precautionsto avoid the risks.

Kickbackcan be caused by any actionthat pinches

the blade in the wood, such as the following:

•Making a cut with incorrectblade depth

•Sawing into knotsor nails inthe workpiece

•Twistingthe woodwhile makinga cut

•Failingto supportwork

•Forcinga cut

•Cuttingwarped or wet lumber

•Misusingthe saw

•Not following correctoperatingprocedures

•Usingthe wrongblade for the type of cut

•Cuttingwithadull, gummed-up,or improperlyset

blade.

AVOIDING KICKBACK

•Always use the correctblade depth setting.The

outer point of the blade teeth shouldclear the lower

surface of the workpieceby 1/8 in. to 114in. when

making these cuts,

•Inspectthe workfor knotsor nails before beginning

a cut. Knock outany loose knotswitha hammer.

Never saw intoaloose knotor nail.

•Always use the fence when ripcutting.This helps

prevent twistingthe wood inthe cut.

•Alwaysuse clean, sharp,and properly-setblades.

Never make cuts withdullblades.

•To avoid pinchingthe blade, supportthe work

properlybefore beginninga cut.

•When makinga cut, use steady,even pressure.

Never force cuts.

INSERTSWITCHKEY

Fig. 36

SWITCHON Fig. 37

SWITCHOFF Fig. 38

•Do not cutwet or warped lumber.

•Always holdyourworkpiecefirmlywithboth hands

or with pushsticks.Keep your body ina balanced

positionto be readyto resistkickbackshould it

occur.Never standdirectlyinline withthe blade,

•Use the right type of blade forthe cut being made.

•Use the rivingknifeand anti-kickbackpawlswhen

performingripcuts.

_EAFTSNlUI"RADIALSAW$15,220380 44

CUTTING AIDS

See Figures 39-41.

Cuttingaids are usedto improvethe setup and help

make the operator'sworksafer end more accurate.

They can be made fromscrap wood and invarious

sizes and shapes forspecific projects,

The basic types are pushsticks,pushblocks,and

featherboards. If the blade is set 2 in. or morefrom

the fence, use a pushstick.Use a pushblockwhen the

blade is between 1/2 in. and 2 in. from the fence. (If

the cut is narrower than 1/2 in., use adifferentsaw.)

Refer to the drawings and instructionsprovidedso

you san make safer and more precise cuts.

PUSHSTICKS

See Figure 39.

Pushsticksmust be narrowerthan the workpiece, with

a 90" notch in one end and shaped for a gripon the

other end.

PUSHSTICKS Fig. 39

posLoo s

See Figure 40.

A pushblockhas an uprighthandle with a base

attachedto the handle. Some pushblockshave a foot

that extends down fromthe base and againstthe

workpiece.The foot is attached to the base with glue

only to prevent damage to the blade.

FEATHERBOARDS

See Figure 41.

Featherboardsare used for large panels, along with

an auxiliary table and a C-clamp. A featharboardhas

an angled end to fit against the edge of the workplace.

It is clamped in place so the workpiecemoves be-

tween either the fence and the featherb6hrdor the

table and featherboard. Slotsin the end of the

faatharboardhelp resist kickbackand allow for

variations inthe width of the workplace.

_1= WARNING: Clamp the featherboardagainst the

infeed side of the workpiece. If clamped behind

the blade, it couldsqueeze the cut edges

together, causing bindingand kickback.Kickback

can cause seriousinjury.

IPUSHBLOCKS Fig. 40

FEATHERBOARD Fig. 41

Note: The Pushstickdesignsabove are for illustration

purposesonly.They have notbeen drawnto

scale.

45 rRAFTSMIIN'RADIALSAW315.220380

MAKING A CROSS CUT

See Figure 42.

Use this procedureto make a cut withthe blade

vertical and straightforward. If a ken`does notexist for

the line of the cut (cutting path), follow the steps to

make one. Each cuttingpath requiresits own ken`.

_, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

loweredand is workingproperlyto prevent

possibleinjury.Alwaysraisethe clear plastic

guard before changingthe bevel or loweringthe

blade to avoid damage to the guard.

,_ WARNING: Keep one hand on the handle until

Hthe blade stops rotatingto preventthe riskof

injury.

•Put the fence in the front position(next to the front

table) and tightenthe tableclamps.

•Check that the controlcut deviceis set for the

correctspeed forthe type of woodand cut you are

planning.Referto the charton the label and adjust

the thumbwheelon the handleaccordingly.

•If the yoke is not inthe crosscut positionwiththe

blade parallelto the arm, release the yoke lock

handle (rightside, under yoke). Positionthe yoke

correctlywiththe yoke pivotlatch.

•If the arm is too lowortoo high,first liftthe blade

guard if the arm is too low,and turn the elevating

handwheel at the front of the table. Set the bladeto

just clear the ken`or table.

•If the arm is angled, releasethe arm lock knobon

top of the arm, position it straightahead and lock

the arm lockknob.

• If the blade is angled, raisethe plasticlower guard,

release the bevel locklever, and set the bevel

indicatorto zero. Retightenthe bevel locklever.

•If the blade is in front of the fence, loosenthe

cardage lockknobon the leftside of the arm.

Release the switchtrigger and let the carriage

returnto the back.

•If there is no ken',cut one approximately1/16 in.

deep. Grasp the handleand turn the saw on with

the switchonthe arm. Squeeze the switchtrigger

onthe handle and pullthe blade forward acrossthe

tableto make the kerr.

•Release the switchtdggerand let the carriage

returnto the back.Turn the saw offwiththe switch

on the arm but holdthe handle untilthe blade stops

rotating.Adjustthe heightwiththe elevating

handwheelso the blade will rotatefreely in the ken'.

•Positionthe workpieceagainstthe fence. Place the

pawls and rivingknifeto clearthe workpieceor the

fence, whicheveris higher,by at least 114inch.

•Graspthe handlewithone hand. With the other,

turn the saw on, then holdthe workpiecedownand

againstthe fence. Keep your hand wellaway from

the blade.

•Squeeze the switchtriggeron the handle and pull

the blade throughthe workpiecebutonly far

enoughto completethe cut.Keep your hand on the

handle, even after the cut has been made and the

saw turnedoff, untilthe blade stops rotating.

II Aftercompleting the cut, move the workpiecoto the

side and turnoff the saw withthe switchon the

arm. Release the switchtriggeron the handleand

let the yoke move back behindthe fence. Do not

releasethe handle untilthe blade stopsrotating.

ARMLOCK

CARRIAGE

LOCKKNOB

SWITCH

BEVEL

CROSSCUT

RIVINGKNIFE

ELEVMING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 42

13tlIFTSHAWRADIALSAW315.220380 46

MAKING A MITER CUT

See Figure 43.

In a miter cut, the blade is verticaland the arm

angled. If a ked does not exist forthe cuttingpath,

make one (instructionsbelow). Each cuttingpath

requires its own kerf.

WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered and is working properlyto prevent

possibleinjury.Always raisethe clear plastic

guard before changingthe bevel or loweringthe

blade to avoid damage to the guard.

_1= WARNING: Keep one hand on the handle until

the blade stops rotatingto preventthe riskof

injury.

• Put the fence in the front position(nextto the front

table) and tightenthe tableclamps.

•Check that the controlcut device is sat for the

correct speed for the type of woodand cut you ars

planning.Refer to the charton the label and adjust

the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly.

•Ifthe yoke is not inthe crosscut positionwith the

blade parallelto the arm, releasethe yoke lock

handle and position the yoke correctlywiththe

yoke pivot latchon the right sideof the arm.

•If the arm is too lowor too high,first liftthe blade

guardif the arm is too low, andturn the elevating

handwheel at the front of the table. Set the blade to

just clearthe kerrortable.

•To set the angle of the arm, release the arm lock

knob on top of the arm. Use the mite_scale above

the column to position the arm to the desiredangle,

and lockthe arm lockknob.

•If the blade is infrontof the fence, loosenthe

carriagelockknob onthe left side of the arm and

let the carriagemove back.

•If there is no kerf,cut one approximately 1/16 in.

deep. Grasp the handleand turnthe saw on with

the switchon the arm. Squeeze the switchtrigger

on the handleand pullthe blade forward across the

table to make the kerf.

•Release the switchtriggerand let the carriage

returnto the back.Turn the saw off withthe switch

on the arm but holdthe handle untilthe blade stops

rotating.Adjustthe heightwiththe elevating

handwheel so the blade will rotatefreely inthe kerr.

•Positionthe workpieceagainstthe fence. Place the

pawls and rivingknifeto clear the workplaceor the

fence, whicheveris higher, by at least 1/4 inch.

•Graspthe handlewith one hand.With the other,

turnthe saw on, then holdthe workpiecedown and

againstthe fence. Keep your hand wellaway from

the blade.

•Squeeze the switchtriggerand pullthe blade

through the workpiecebut onlyfar enoughto

completethe cut. Keep your hand on the handle,

even after the cut has been made and the saw

turned off, untilthe blade stopsrotating.

•After completingthe cut,move the workpieceto the

side and turnoff the saw with the switchon the

arm. Releasethe switchtriggerand let the yoke

move back behindthe fence. Do notrelease the

handleuntilthe blade stopsrotating.

ARM MITERSCALE

LOCKKNOB

•If the blade is angled, raisethe plasticlower guard, SWITCH

releasethe bevellock lever, and set the bevel

indicatorto zero. Retightenthe bevellocklever. CARRIAGE

YOKE

PIVOTLATCH

YOKELOCK

BLADEGUARD

MITERCUT

INDICATOR

LOCKLEVER

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL

TABLE

CLAMP

Fig. 43

47 CRAFTSMAN"RADIALSAW315.220380

MAKING A BEVELCUT

See Figure 44.

This proceduremakes a cut withthe blade and motor

angled and the arm straight(90" to fence). If there is

no kerf, followthe steps to make one. Try this cut on

scrapwood before cuttingyour workpiece.

_i, WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered and is workingproperlyto prevent

possibleinjury.Always raisethe clear plastic

guard before changingthe bevel or loweringthe

blade to avoid damage to the guard.

,_ WARNING: Keep one hand on the handle until

the blade stopsrotatingto preventthe risk of

injury.

• Put the fence in the front position(next to the front

table) and tightenthe table clamps.

•Check that the controlcut deviceis set for the

correctspeed for the type of woodand cut you are

planning.Referto the chart onthe label and adjust

the thumbwheelon the handleaccordingly.

•If the yoke is notin the crosscut positionwiththe

blade parallelto the arm, release the yoke lock

handleand positionthe yoke correctly withthe yoke

pivotlatchonthe rightside of the arm.

•If the arm is too lowor toohigh, firstliftthe blade

guardif the arm is too low, and tum the elevating

handwheelat the front of the table. Set the blade to

justclearthe kerrortable.

•If the arm is angled, release the arm lock knobon

topof the arm, positionit straightahead and lock

the arm lockknob.

•If the blade is in frontof the fence, loosenthe

carriage lockknobon the left sideof the arm.

Release the switchtdggeronthe handleand let the

carriage returnto the back.

•To set the blade angle,first raise the plasticlower

guard. Release the bevel locklever, and position

the blade withthe bevelindex lever. Refighten the

bevel locklever.

Note: For a 45" or 90" angle, the bevel index lever will

seat automaticallyat the presetpositivestop

positions.For any otherangle, usethe bevel

lock lever.

• If there is no kerr, cut one approximately1/16 in.

deep. Graspthe handleand turnthe saw on with

the switchonthe arm. Squeeze the switchtrigger

onthe handleand pullthe blade forward acrossthe

tableto make the kert.

•Release the switchtriggerand let the carriage

returnto the back,Turn the saw off withthe switch

on the arm but holdthe handleuntilthe blade stops

rotating.Adjustthe heightwiththe elevating

handwheel so the blade will rotatefreely in the kerr.

•Positionthe workpieceagainst the fence. Place the

pawls and rivingknifeto clear the workpieceorthe

fence, whicheveris higher,by at least 114inch,

•Grasp the handlewith one hand, Withthe other

hand,turn the saw on, then holdthe workpiece

down and againstthe fence. Keep your hand well

away from the blade.

•Squeeze the switchtriggeron the handleand pull

the bladethroughthe workplacebutonly far

enough to completethe cut. Keep yourhand onthe

handle, even after the cut has been made and the

saw turnedoff, untilthe blade stops rotating.

•Aftercompletingthe cut,move the workpieceto the

side and turn off the saw withthe switchon the

arm. Release the switchtrigger onthe handleand

let the blade move back behind the fence. Do not

release the handle untilthe blade stopsrotating.

VELEDCUT

SWITCH

HANDLE

RIVING

YOKELOCK

HANDLE

ELEVATING

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 44

(IIRFrSNRIr RADIALSAW315.220380 48

MAKING A COMPOUND CROSS CUI"

See Figure 45.

In thiscut, boththe blade and the arm are angled. Be

familiarwith both bevel and mitercuts before making

a compoundcut. Practiceon scrapwood.

_1= WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is

lowered and is workingproperlyto prevent

possible injury.Always raise the clear plastic

guard before changingthe bevel or loweringthe

blade to avoid damage to the guard.

_k WARNING: Keep one hand on the handleuntil

the blade stops rotatingto prevent the riskof

injury.

• Put the fence in the front position(nextto the front

table) and tightenthe tableclamps.

•Check that the controlcut device is set for the

correct speed for the type of woodand cut youare

planning.Refer to the charton the label and adjust '

the thumbwheelonthe handle accordingly.

•If the yoke Is notinthe crosscut positionwiththe

blade parallelto the arm, releasethe yoke lock

handle and positionthe yoke correctlywiththe yoke

pivot latchon the dghtside of the arm.

•If the arm is too lowortoo high, first liftthe blade

guard if the arm is too low,and turn the elevating

handwheal at the front of the table, Set the blade to

just clearthe kerf ortable.

•To set the angle of the arm, release the arm look

knob on top of the arm. Usa the miterscale above

the columnto positionit to the desired'angle,and

look the arm look knob.

•To set the blade angle,firstraise the plasticlower

guard. Release the bevel locklever, and position

the blade withthe bevel index lever.

•Retightenthe bevel looklever.

Note: For a 45" or 90" angle, the bevel index lever will

seat automatically at the presetpositivestop

positions. For any otherangle, usa the bevel

locklever.

• If the yoke is infront of the fence, loosen the

carriage lookknobon the left side of the arm.

Release the switchtriggeronthe handleand let the

cardage retumto the back.

•If there is no kerr, cut one approximately1/16 in.

deep. Graspthe handle. Turnthe saw onwiththe

switchon the arm. Squeeze the switchtriggerand

pullthe blade forwardto makethe kerr.

•Release the switchtriggerand let the carriage

returnto the back.Turn the saw Offwiththe switch

on the arm but holdthe handle untilthe blade stops

rotating.Adjustthe heightwiththe elevating

handwheel so the blade will rotatefreely inthe kerf.

•Positionthe workpieceagainstthe fence. Place the

pawlsand rivingknife to clear the workpieceor the

fence, whicheveris higher,by at least 114inch.

•Graspthe handle withone hand.With the other

hand,turn the saw on, then holdthe workpiece

down and againstthe fence. If necessary, slightly

raisethe outer blade guard for clearance.Keep

your hand well away from the blade.

•Squeeze the switchtriggerand pullthe blade

throughthe workpiecebut onlyfar enough to

completethe cut. Keep your hand onthe handle,

even after the cut has been made and the saw

turned off, untilthe blade stopsrotating.

•After completingthe cut,move the workpieceto the

sideand turn off the sew withthe switchon the

arm. Release the switchtdggerand letthe yoke

move back behind the fence. Do notreleasethe

handle untilthe blade stopsrotating.

ARM

SWITCH

YOKE

PIVOTLATCH

YOKELOCK

HANDLE BEVELLOCK

BEVELEDAND

ELEVA_NG

HANDWHEEL

Fig. 45

49 (RRFT|NRIrRADIALSAW315.220380

RIP CUT HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

Two hazards are specificallyassociated withrip

cutting:ouffeed zone and wrongway feed.

In the outfeed zone (behind the blade), the blade

teeth pointdown. The slightestcontactwhile the blade

is still spinningcan snag clothing,jewelry, the work-

piece, or even skin, causing seriouspersonal injury.

Wrong way feed occurswhen the workpiececontacts

the blade from the outfeed side. It is very hazardous

and willjerk the workpieceviolently.You could be cut

if you are holdingthe workpiece.

_, WARNING: Failureto observe any of these

precautionscan result inserious injury.

• The firstprecautionis, of course, simplyto stay

completelyaway from the ouffeed zone. Keep

hands away from the outfeed zone.

•Point the anti-kickbackpawlsaway from the blade

teeth to snag aworkpieceif the blade grabs..They

shouldbe positionedto rest lightlyon the

workpiece.The flat side of the pawlsshouldbe

level and horizontal.

•Set the rivingknifeto just clear the table.

•Set the holddown infront of the blade to just clear

the workpiece.

•Start and finish your cut from the infeed side.

•Push the workpiecepast the pawls with push-

blocksand pushsticksto finishthe cut.

•If the bladejams, turn the saw off withthe switch

on the arm, remove the yellowkey, and wait for the

blade to fully stop before freeingJt.

•Make sure the blade is parallel to the fence and the

workpieceis notwarped or twisted.

•Make sure no pressureis applied to the workpiece

on the outfeed side.

•Make sure the blade guard is lowered and is

workingproperly.

•Always set up the workpieceso the wider part of

the wood is between the blade and the fence. This

stabilizesthe workpiecabetter.

•Do not release the workpieceuntil it has moved

past the pawls. Keep pushsticksfirmly in place.

•Use pushsticksand pushblocks,notyour hands,

when the trailingedge of the workpieceis within

3 in. of the blade. If the blade is set 2 in. or more

from the fence, use a pushstick.Use apushblock

and auxiliaryfence when the blade is between2 in.

and 1/2 in. from the fence. (If the cut is narrower

than 1/2 in., use adifferentsaw.) For large panel

rip cuts, use a featherboard instead of pushblocks

or pushsticks.See the sectionon CuttingAids.

SETTING UP A RIP CUT

See Figure 46.

A precise and safe rip cut requiresa careful set up.

Before setting upfor in-rip or out-rip,especiallyfor a

bevel cut,try the workpieceinboth placements.

Check for stability,visibility,and control.Test which

will give the best pushstickclearance.

Instructionsare given for an in-rip cut.At certain

points, the instructionswill vary for a bevel rip cut or

an out-ripprocessand will be enclosedin parenthe-

ses (example). Figure 47 showsan out-ripsetup.

•Inserta solidfence withno kerfs.Use an auxiliary

fence if the blade will be set only 1/2 in. to 2 in.

from the fence. Tighten the table clamps.

•If the arm is too lowor toohigh, firstliftthe blade

guardif the arm istoo low,and turn the elevating

handwheelat the front of the table. Set the blade to

just clear the kerf or table.

•Change the blade angle if needed. Raisethe plastic

lower guardto keep itfrom jamming, releasethe

bevel locklever, and setthe bevel indicatorto zero.

(For a bevel rip cut, set the bevel Indicator to

the desired angle.) Test the clearance onthe

guard. ReUghtenthe bevel locklever.

SWRCH

IOWN

HANDWHEEL

INFEEOFOR

INRIPCUTrlNG

Fig.46

I;RllFTSHItN'RADIALSAW315.220380 50

•Put the blade inthe in-rippositionbetweenthe

motorand the column.Release the yoke look

handle and pivotthe yoke to the left,withthe yoke

pivot latch onthe rightsideof the arm. (Use the

out-rip position only for rlpa 12 in. or more in

width; pivot the yoke to the right so the motor

is between the blade and column.)

•Loosenthe cardage lookknob. Place the blade the

dghtdistancefrom the fence for the cut and lock

the knob.

•Cut a kerf.Turn the saw onwiththe switchonthe

arm. Lower the blade about 1/16 in. intothe tableto

cut a shallowgroove. Turnthe sew off and remove

the yellow key.

•Positionthe workpieceagainstthe blade,from the

frontof the table. Lowerthe hold-downinfrontof

the blade to just clearthe workpiece.(For abevel

rip cut, place the workplece directly under the

guard rather than beside the blade.)

•Loosenthe pawlsand rivingknife.Lower the dving,

knifeto the table. Slide the workpieceback and

lower the pawlsso that one set rests onthe work-

piece. Lockthe rivingknifeand pawlsin place. (For

abevel rip cut, place the workplece under the

lower set of pawls.)

•Remove the workpiecefromthe table. Set the push

block,featherboard, or pushsticknearby.

•Set uptable extension(s)and supports.

_i, WARNING: Never use a personto support

workpieces. This can cause kickbackand

sedous injury.Never have someone stand at the

outfeed side.

MAKING ARIP CUT

See Figure 47.

•Reviewthe Hazards and Precautionspage.

•Do not make adp cut withoutfollowingallthe setup

steps inthe previousprocedure.

•Afterthe saw has been set up, insertthe yellow

key, and turnthe saw on withthe switchon the

arm. Let the blade buildup to full speed.

• Stand at the infsed sideof the blade and out of the

lineof the workpiece, incase kickbackoccurs.

_i WARNING: Never stand directlyin the line of

cut. Stand to the side to reduce the chance of

injuryshould kickbackoccur. Start and finishthe

cut from the infeed side=

•With the hand closestto th_ fence, push the

workpieceunderthe holddown and intothe blade.

•Keep your otherhand on the table andsteady the

workpieceagainst the fence. Keep that hand at

least 8 in. fromthe blade.

•if the blade cover does notautomaticallydsa as

the workpiecemovesfrom the infeed to the out-

feed side, stopthe cut.Turn off the saw and adjust

the blade cover so it rests on the workpiece.

•When the end of the workpieceis stillseveral

inches from the blade, pick upthe cuttingaid .you

selected earlier. Pushthe wood withthe pushstick

,or pushblockratherthan your hand.

_k WARNING: Use a pushstickas the end of the

workpiecenears the blade to reducethe riskof

injury.

•Push the wood completelythroughthe blade to the

ouffeed,past the pawls.

•When the work is completed,pressthe switchoff

and removethe key.

SWITCH

ANTkKICKBACK

PAWLS

INFEEDFOR

OUTRIPCUTrlNG BLADE

Fig. 47

51 CRRFI"$NRN'RADIALSAW315.220380

MAKINGO_HER OUTS

See Figu_s 48 and 49,

Variationsfrom the basic cuts includecuttinglong

workpiecesand non-throughcuts.

When making one of the following cuts, followthe

instructionsthat apply for the basiccut, dependingon

the position,shape, and size of the wood. Do not

attempt these cuts untilyou are skilledwiththe basic

cuts.

CUTTING LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure 48.

•Place a supportthe same heightas the saw table

nearby for the cut work.

,_ WARNING: Make sure the blade guardis

loweredand is workingproperlyto prevent

possibleinjury.

,_ WARNING: Never putyour hands within3 in. of

the blade when it is on.

•Make surethe wood does nottouchthe blade

before youturn on the saw withthe switchonthe

arm. Let the blade buildupto full speed before it

contactsthe wood.

•When the work is completed,pressthe switchoff

and remove the key.

SUPPORTLONGWORKPIECES

Fig. 48

rltmFT_iNRIrRADIALSAW31S._'0380 52

NON-THROUGH CUTS

See Figure 49.

,_L WARNING: Unplugthe saw while removingor

replacingthe blade guard. Turn on the saw with

the switchon the arm to confirmthe blade is not

receivingpower.

NON-THROUGHCUT

•section).Rem°vethe blade and blade guard (see Assembly ___

•Place asupportthe same heightas the saw table

nearby forthe cut work. Lower the blade withthe

elevatinghandwheel.

•Make sure the wood is not touchingthe blade.

Insert the key and turn on the saw. Let the blade

build upto fullspeed before contactingthe work-

piece.

WARNING: Always use pushblockswhen

--'-- making non-throughrip cuts to avoid the riskof

seriousinjury.Never feed wood withyour hand=i, k

•When the workis completed, pressthe switchoff \

and removethe key,

Fig. 49

53 rRIIFTSMRWRADIALSAW316.220380

CiENERAL MAINTENANCE

_i, WARNING: When servicing,use only identical

Craftsman replacementparts. Use of any other

part may create e hazard or cause product

damage.

_k WARNING: To prevent accidentalstartingthat

could cause possible sedous personal injury,turn

offthe saw withthe switchon the arm, remove

the switch key, and unplugthe saw before

workingon the radial saw.

•Remove sawdustfrom the workarea, including

inside the blade cover, frequently.

•Remove sawdustfrom and clean the blade guards

frequently.

•Clean plastic partswith a softdamp cloth. Do not

use any strongsolvents.

_b, WARNING: Do notat any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-basedproducts,penetrating

oils, etc. contactplasticparts. They contain

chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy

plastic.

•Check teeth of anti-kickbackpawls;sharpen with

file if needed.

•Regularlycheck all nuts,bolts, screws,and cables

for tightnessand condition.

MOTOI_IELEGTIIIlCAL

•Frequentlyvacuumor blow outany sawdustfrom

the workareas.

_k WARNING: If the power cords are wom, cut, or

damaged inany way, have them replaced

immediatelyby a qualifiedservice technicianat a

Sears store or repaircenter. Failure to do so

could resultin sedous personalinjury.

_IL WARNING; To avoid fire or electrocution,

reassembleelectric partsonly with identical

Craftsman replacement pads. Reassemble

exactlyas originallyassembled.

CRIIFTSNnN'RADIALSAW315220380 54

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw does not start. I. Motorcord or control-cutcord is I. Plug incord.

not pluggedin.

2. Cord or switchis damaged. 2. Have the cord orswitch re-

placed at your nearest Sears

Service Center.

3. Circuitfuse is blown. 3. Replace circuitfuse.

4, Circuit breaker is tripped. 4. Reset circuitbreaker.

5. Switch is burned out. 5. Have the switchreplacedand

requesta voltagecheck from

the power company.

6. Connectionsare loose, burned

out, or damaged.

6, Have the wiring checkedand

repaired. Request voltagecheck

frompower company.

Motordoes not reachfull speed or

power.

1. Voltage fromsource is low.

2. Circuitis overloadedwithother

appliancesor motors.

1_ Requesta voltage check from

the power company.

2. Test withoutany other motors

and on differentcircuit.

3. Motor windingsare burned out. 3. Have the windingsreplaced and

requesta voltage check from

the power company.

4, Fuses or circuitbreakers are

wrongsize,

4. Have an electricianreplace with

a 15 amp fuse or circuitbreaker.

5. Extensioncord is too long. 5. Use a shortercord.

6. Starterswitchis defective. 6. Have the switchreplaced.

Motor stalls, blowsfuses, ortrips

circuitbreakers.

1. Starter switchis defective.

2, Voltage from source is low.

1. Have the switchreplaced.

2. Requestavoltage check from

the power company.

3. Fuses or circuitbreakers are

wrongsize or defective.

3. Have an electricianreplace with

a 15 amp fuse or circuitbreaker.

Motoroverheats. 1. Motor is ovedoaded. 1. Requesta voltage check from

the power company.

2. Windings are burned out. 2. Have the windingsreplacedand

requesta voltage check from

the power company.

3. Work is being fed toofast. 3. Feed workslower.

55 CRAFTSNAW RADIAL SAW 315.220380

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw vibmtas excessively. I. Blade is warped. 1, Replace the blade. See the

removalprocedurein Assembly

section,

2. Saw is not mountedsecurely, 2, Tighten all hardware.

3. Work surface is uneven. 3. Reposition on a flat surface.

Adjust the leveling feet on legs.

Saw is noisy when running. 1. Motor needs attention. 1. Have the motor checkedat

your nearest Sears Service

Center.

Carriage does nottravel smoothly

in track underarm. 1. Track is dirtyor sticky. 1. Clean track. See Installing

Carriage Assemblyin Assem-

bly section.

2. Carriage beadngs are bad. 2. Replace cerdage bearings.

Contact your nearestSears

servicecenter.

3. Blade or teeth are dull or bent. 3. Sharpen or replace the blade.

See the removal procedurein

Assemblysection.

4. Blade is out of alignment. 4. Use blade alignmentproce-

dures in Adjustmentsection.

5. Boardis warped. 5. Replace the board,

Saw stallswhen dpping. 1. Blade or teeth are dull orbent. 1. Sharpen or replace the blade.

See the removalprocedurein

Assembly section.

2. Fence is not straight. 2. Check withsquare; sand or

replace.

3. Work is being fed too fast. 3. Feed workinto blade slower.

4. Wrong blade is being used. 4. Change the blade.

5. Column tube is too loose inthe

columnsupport. 5. See Adjustingthe Column

Tube in Assembly section.

6. Arm is misalignedor loose. 6. See Setting the Arm Look

Wheel inthe Assembly section.

7. Yoke is loose on carriage. 7, See Setting the Yoke Clamp

procedurein Assemblysection,

8. Sawdust has accumulated

between tables. 8. Remove and clean tables.

I:HFt'$NIUr RADIALSAW315.220380 56

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Handwheel is hard to turn or I. Sawdust has collectedon the I. Remove handwheel;clean end

columnbinds, elevating shaft, lubricatethe shaft.

2, Columnis outof alignment. 2. See Adjustingthe Column

Tube in Assemblysection.

Saw burnsor scores edges of 1. Columntube is too loose inthe 1. See Adjustingthe Column

wood in cut. columnsupport, Tube in Assemblysection,

2. Blade orteeth are bentor dull. 2. Sharpen or replacethe blade.

See the removal procedurein

Assemblysection.

3. Blade is out of alignment. 3. Use blade alignment proce-

dures in Adjustmentsection.

4. Wrong blade is being used. 4. Change blade. See the removal

procedurein Assemblysection.

5, Board is warped. 5. Replace the board.

6. Arm is loose or miseligned. 6. See Settingthe Arm Lock

Wheel in the Assembly section.

7. Yoke is loose on carriage. 7. See Setting the Yoke Clamp

procedurein Assemblysection.

Bevel cuts are nottrue.

8. Arm is out of alignment, 8.

9. Work Is being fed toofast. 9.

1. Bevel lock lever is loose, 1.

See AligningArm for Cross

Cuts in Adjustmentssection.

Feed workinto blade slower.

See Setting the Bevel Lock

Leverin Assembly section.

2. Blade is notperpendicularto

table top.

3. Columntube is too loose inthe

columnsupport.

4. Table top is not paraUelto the

arm.

2. See Aligningthe Blade to the

Table in Adjustmentssection.

3. See Adjustingthe Column

Tube in Assemblysection.

4. See Leveling Table Supports

and Leveling the Front Table in

the Assembly section,

5, Yoke is loose on carriage, 5, See Setting the Yoke Clamp

procedurein Assemblysection.

6. Arm is out of alignment. 6. See AligningArm for Cross

Cuts inAdjustmentssection.

57 CRAFTSHIIN'RADIALSAW315.220380

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Miter or crosscuts are nottrue, 1. Scale pointeris notcorrect. 1. Reset the pointerat the top

rear of arm.

2. Column is out of alignment. 2. See Adjustingthe Column

Tube in Assemblysection.

3. Carriage is misaligned. 3. See Setting the Arm Lock

Wheel in the Assembly section.

4. Yoke is loose on carriage. 4. See Setting the Yoke Clamp

procedurein Assemblysection.

5. Armis outof alignment. 5. See AligningArm for Cross

Cuts inAdjustmentssection.

6. Sawdust has collected between

tables.

7. Table top is notparallel to the

arm.

6. Remove and clean tables.

7. See Leveling Table Supports

and Leveling the Front Table in

the Assemblysection.

8. Fence/tables are not straight. 8. Check with square; sandor

replace.

Wood edges away from fence

when ripping.

1. Blade is not para!lel withfence. 1. See Squaring the Blade to the

Fence procedurein the Adjust-

ments section.

2. Arm is notperpendicularto

fence. 2. See Aligningthe Arm for Cross

Cutsprocedurein the Adjust-

ments section.

3. Riving knife needs adjustment. 3. See Aligning the RivingKnife to

the Blade procedureinthe

Adjustmentssection,

Depth of cut varies from one end

of wood to the other. 1. Table is not parallel to arm. 1. See Leveling Table Supports

and Leveling the Front Table in

the Assembly section.

2. Column tube is loose in column 2. See Adjustingthe Column

support. Tube inAssembly section.

3. Arm is loose or misaligned. 3. See Setting the Arm Lock

Wheel in the Assembly section.

Riving knife strikeswood during a

cut. 1. Riving knife not aligned with 1. See Aligningthe Riving Knife to

blade, the Blade procedure in the

Adjustments section.

rlIRFTSNRIr RADIALSAW315.220380 58

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw blade tends to push wood to 1. Blade is heeling. 1, See Squaringthe Blade to the

one side when crosscutting, Fence inAdjustmentssection,

2. Column tube is loose in column 2, See Adjustingthe Column

support. Tube in Assembly section.

3, Arm is loose or misaligned, 3. See Setting the Arm Lock

Wheel inthe Assemblysection,

4, Fence/tables are not straight, 4. Check with square; sand or

replace.

5. Blade or teeth are bent or dull. 5, Sharpen or replace the blade.

See the removal procedurein

Assembly section.

illm

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CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO, 315.220380

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ARM SAW or whenordering repair parts. J

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ARM SAW or whenordering repairparts. J

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

1 976830-001

2 974999-002

3 980528-001

4 980667-001

5 976793-001

6 980669-001

7 976786-001

8 976834-002

9 606066-006

10 989001-002

11 610122-005

12 976342-001

13 703776-098

14 976392-001

15 967917-001

16 990908-009

17 976384-001

18 641700-006

19 621380-007

20 976328-001

21 624282-003

22 981043-001

23 980530-001

24 980534-001

25 976829-001

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION QUAN. NO. NUMBER

LowerArmCover ........................................ 1 26 641700.005

* Screw (10-16 x 618in. Pan Hd.) ................. 4 27 976344-001

Feed ControlLabel (For Cross Cuts) ......... 1 28 976354-001

Cord Label (ControlCut PowerCord) ........ 1 29 980532-001

ControlCut Power Cord ............................. 1 30 980447-001

Cord Label (Motor Power Cord) ................. I 31 641700-008

MotorPower Cord ...................................... 1 32 976327-001

* Bolt (3/8-16 x 2-114in. Sq. Hd.) ................. 2 33 980550-001

* Screw (10-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 1 34 976393-001

Cable Clamp............................................... 2 35 980697-001

* Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd. T. C.) ........... 4 36 980540-001

Arm Beadng ............................................... 2 37 980542-001

Washer ....................................................... 4 38 980544-001

* LockNut (3/8-16) ........................................ 2 39 976331-001

Cord Clamp ................................................ 2 40 980546-001

* Screw (6-19 x 518in. Pan Hd.) ................... 4 41 976863-001

Rear Cover ................................................. 1 42 622210-042

* Screw (10-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ........;........ 3 43 976862-002

* Screw (3/8-16 x 2-1/8 in. Hex Hd. Locldng)..2 44 703473-042

Arm Cover Pad ........................................... 1 45 977471-001

Square Nut(3/8-16) .................................... 2 46 969220-005

WarningLabel ............................................ 2 47 976368-001

Feed ControlLabel (For BevelCuts) ......... 1 48 60T/37-005

ControlCut Warning.,................................. 1 49 642409-002

UpperArm Cover........................................ 1 50 976369-001

DESCRIPTION QUAN.

* Screw (10-32 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 2

Miter Cap .................................................... 1

Miter Indicator............................................. 1

Miter Scale Label........................................ 1

Strain Relief ................................................ 2

* Screw (10-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ................. 4

ArmCover .................................................. 1

Guard Label ................................................ 1

GuardAssembly ......................................... 1

Guard WarningLabel ................................. 1

Miter Lock Label (Left Side) ....................... 1

Miter LockLabel (RightSide) ..................... 1

Warning Label (Right Side) ........................ 1

Arm Cap ..................................................... 1

Warning Label (Left Side) ........................... 1

SwitchKey .................................................. 2

* Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ................... 1

Switch......................................................... 1

LockWasher ............................................... 1

Tag.............................................................. 1

* Screw (5/16-18 x 3/8 in. Socket Hd.) ......... 1

Cord Clamp ................................................ 1

* Screw (1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ................ 1

* Screw (10-16 x 41/64 in. Pan Hd.) ............. 4

Cable Bracket............................................. 1

* StandardHardware Item -- May Be PurchasedLocally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

[CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

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her in all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repairparts. I

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FIGUREB

SEE FIGURE C

62 I:RAFTSMRN"RADIALSAW31S.220_80

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW -MODEL NO. 315.220380

I The model numberwill be foundon a plate attachedto the base,Always mentionthe model num- I

ber in all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW orwhen orderingrepair parts. I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 607406-001

2 703473-042

3 624088-002

4 976698-001

5 931275-028

6 703473-042

7 607406-001

8 976339-001

9 976340-001

10 624282-002

11 977249-001

12 615570-008

13 976834-001

14 976335-001

15 976334-001

16 976333-001

17 976332-001

18 931744-059

19 607737-004

20 989594-003

21 607737-003

22 976791-001

23 976792-001

24 703473-089

25 929058-005

26 977481-001

27 977491-001

28 977229-001

29 940021-008

30 621032-002

31 977228-001

32 976361-001

972000-505

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) .......................................................................... 4

Lock Washer .................................................................................. 4

Washer ........................................................................................... 8

Table Support ................................................................................. 2

Washer ........................................................................................... 4

Lock Washer .................................................................................. 4

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) .......................................................................... 4

Clamp Bracket ............................................................................... 2

Clamp Screw ................................................................................. 2

Square Nut..,' ................................................................................ 2

Cup Washer (Table Clamp) ............................................................ 2

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in. Hex Hd.) ..................................................... 4

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Sq, Hd.) ...................................................... 4

Front Table ..................................................................................... 1

Fence ............................................................................................. 1

Spacer Table .................................................................................. 1

Rear Table ..................................................................................... 1

Washer ........................................................................................... 5

* Screw (1/4-20 x 1-3/4 in. Pan Hd.) ................................................ 1

*Setscrew (1/4-20 x 1-1/4 in.) .......................................................... 1

*Screw (1/4-20 x 1 in. Pan Hd.) ....................................................... 4

Tee Nut .......................................................................................... 1

"U" Clip Nut .................................................................................... 1

Lock Washer .................................................................................. 4

* Hex Nut (1/4-20) ............................................................................ 4

Handle Cap .................................................................................... 1

Screw (M8 x 1-1/4 in. Pan Hd. Slotted) ......................................... 1

Handle ........................................................................................... 1

* Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in. Soc. Hd.) .................................................... 1

Star Washer ................................................................................... 1

Handwheel ..................................................................................... 1

Leg Stand Assembly ...................................................................... 1

Owner's Manual (Not Shown)

*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be PurchasedLocally

** Available From Div, 98 -- Source 980,00

63 CRRFTSMRH"RADIALSAW315.220380

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CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

IThe model numberwillbe foundon a plateattached to the base. Always mentionthe model numberin all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL |

ARM SAW or when orderingrepair parts. I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 977242-001

2 976303-001

3 977241-001

4 976306-001

5 607406-005

6 929058-005

7 621032-010

8 977479-001

9 976304-001

10 976305-001

11 980659-001

976361-001

LowerFront/Rear Brace.................................................................................................................................... 2

Leg ........................... ............................ ,................... .................... ................... ..,............................................... 4

Lower Side Brace .............................................................................................................................................. 2

LevelingFoot........:............................................................................................................................................. 4

Hex Nut (3/8-16) ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Hex Nut (1/4-20) .............................................................................................................................................. 40

Star Washer ................................................................................................................................................... 40

Screw (114-20x 518in.Truss Hd.) ............................... :................................................................................... 40

Side Brace......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Front/RearBrace............................................................................................................................................... 2

LogoPlate ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

CompleteLeg Stand Assembly (IncludesItems ListedAbove)

*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be PurchasedLocally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

I•

inu--w0efouo on , o--0o on ooo0onI

ber in all correspondence regardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW or when orderingrepair pads.

11 12

14 15

22 21

RGURE D

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66 CRRFTSMRN"RADIALSAW315.220380

ICRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO, 315,220380

The model numberwill be foundon a plateattached to the base, Alwaysmentionthe model num-

her in all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repairparts. I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1980536-001

2 976308-001

3 976386-001

4976296-001

5 976294-001

6 976293-001

7 976292-001

8 976788-001

9 607406-003

10 977492-001

11 976289-002

12 976295-001

13 976833-001

14 976290-002

15 615570-022

16 615570-021

17 621380-008

18 617264-001

19 615570-020

20 703473-048

21 615570-007

22 607406-005

23 976301-001

24 623111-012

25 976302-001

26 623111-006

27 622141-002

28 976300-001

29 706239-932

30 976299-001

31 623111-001

32 " STD571450

33 976298-001

34 976297-001

Data Plate ...................................................................................... 1

Base Assembly .............................................................................. 1

*Screw (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Washer Hd.) .................................... 2

ElevationNut ................................................................................. 1

Column Assembly .......................................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ............................................................................... 1

Arm Latch ...................................................................................... 1

*Setscrew (3/8-16 x 1/2 in. Soc. Hd,) .............................................. 3

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) ........................................................................ 17

* Locking Cap Screw (1/4-20 x 5/8 in.) ............................................. 2

Support(LH) .................................................................................. 1

Column Tube GIB .......................................................................... 2

ElevatingShaft Assembly .............................................................. 1

Support(RH) .................................................................................. 1

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 2 in. Hex Hd.) ...................................................... 12

*Bolt(3/16-18 x 2in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................ 2

*Bolt (3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. Hex Hd.) .................................................... 4

Washer ........................................................................................... 8

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd,) ..................................................... 2

,Lock Washer .................................................................................. 4

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1-1/8 in. Hex Hd.) .................................................. 1

* Hex Nut (3/8-16) ............................................................................ 4

Elevating Crank Shaft .................................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ............................................................................... 1

Bushing .......................................................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ............................................................................... 1

Washer ........................................................................................... 2

ElevatingShaft Bearing ................................................................. 1

Washer ........................................................................................... 2

Bevel Pinion Gear .......................................................................... 1

Retaining Ring ............................................................................... 1

* Lock Nut (1/2-13) ........................................................................... 1

Bevel Gear ..................................................................................... 1

Bearing .......................................................................................... 2

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

67 CRAFTSMAN"RADIALSAW315.220380

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW -MODEL NO. 315.220380

IThe model numberwill be foundon a plateattached to the base. Alwaysmentionthe model num-

bar in all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW or whenordering repair parts. I

12'

15 21 22 23

16 19 20

FIGURE E

68 £RAFTSMAN" RADIAL SAW 315,220380

ICRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

The model numberwill be found on a plate attached to the base.Always mentionthe model num-

ber in all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW orwhen orderingrepair parts. I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE E

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 622210-043

2 976323-001

3 976325-002

4 980613-001

5 611114-002

6 706382-834

7 980455-001

8 641180-005

9 976321-001

10 976804-001

11 976314-001

12 976312-001

13 976313-001

14 976310-001

15 976311-001

16 976315-001

17 976316-001

18 706405-002

19 976329-001

20 976827-001

21 976330-001

22 931055-006

23 606066-011

24 641180-006

25 931744-059

26 976319-001

27 976320-001

28 976322-001

*Screw (10-32 x 518in. Rd Hd.) ..................................................... 4

Track .............................................................................................. 2

Arm ........ ,......................................... .....** ................................. ***.,. 1

SupportBracket............................................................................. 1

* Screw (10-32 x 112in Flat Head T C) .......................................... 1

Washer........................................................................................... 2

* Screw (1/4-20 x 5/8 in Self TappingHex Washer Hd) .................. 6

PushNut (3/8 in) ........................................................................... 2

Clevis Pin....................................................................................... 1

Arm Lock ROdAssembly................................................................ 1

Guide ............................................................................................. 1

Arm Lock Pawl ............................................................................... 1

TensionSpring ............................................................................... 1

Pin Housing ................................................................................... 1

Arm Index Pin ................................................................................ 2

Index ROd..................................................................................... 1

Arm LockSpring ............................................................................ 1

* Hex Nut (10-32) ............................................................................. 1

Arm Knob Lever(Left Hand) .......................................................... 1

Arm LockLever Assembly............................................................. 1

Arm Knob Lever(Right Hand) ....................................................... 1

Washer........................................................................................... 1

* Screw (10-32 x 2-1/4 in Pan Hd) ................................................. 1

PushNut (1/4 in) ........................................................................... 1

Washer ...................................................................................... .1

Lever Pin........................................................................................ 1

Pin.................................................................................................. 1

Arm Insulation................................................................................ 1

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be PurchassdLocally

** Available From Div 98 -- Source 980.00

69 CRRFTSHRN"RADIALSAW315.220380

I, CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

The model numberwill be found ona plata attachedto the base. Alwaysmentionthe model num- I

bet in all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW or when orderingrepair pads. J

_ _ 21

22 31

FIGUREF

SEE FIGURE G

70 CRRFTSNRN"RADIALSAW315.220380

ICRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO, 315.220380

The model numberwill be found on a plate attachedto the base. Always mentionthe model nurn- J

ber in allcorrespondenceregardingyour RAOIAL ARM SAW or when ordedng repairparts. I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE F

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 980548-001

2 976358-001

3 641700-005

4 976287-001

5 976348-001

6 643115-003

7 976352-001

8 976409-001

9 976286-002

10 976831-001

11 976285-001

12 976337-001

13 976349-001

14 976350-001

15 976353-001

16 976278-001

17 999982-001

18 ** STD541462

19 976385-001

20 620074-001

21 615570-020

22 ** STD551231

23 624088-002

24 976345-001

25 976771-001

26 976346-001

27 976288-001

28 976347-002

29 624282-002

30 607406-001

31 980538-001

32 976472-001

33 980524-001

34 980526-001

Carriage LockLabe! ....................................................................... 1

Cardage Lock Knob ....................................................................... 1

*Screw (10-32 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ..................................................... 4

Cardage Cover (LH) ...................................................................... 1

Rip Scale Indicator ......................................................................... 2

* Screw (6-32 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) ....................................................... 4

Speed Nut ...................................................................................... 2

Swivel Latch Spdng ....................................................................... 1

Carriage ......................................................................................... 1

Thrust Washer" ............................................................................... 8

Cardage Bearing ............................................................................ 4

Washer ........................................................................................... 4

Eccentdc Screw ............................................................................. 2

Rip Lock Shoe ............................................................................... 1

Bumper .......................................................................................... 2

Yoke Clamp Stud Assembly ........................................................... 1

Washer ........................................................................................... 2

* Lock Nut (5/8-11) ........................................................................... 1

Sleeve Beadng .............................................................................. 2

* Bolt (5/16-18 Hex Hd.) ................................................................... 2

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 3/4 in. Hex Hd.) ..................................................... 2

* Lock Washer (5/16) ........................................................................ 2

Washer ........................................................................................... 2

Spring Bracket ............................................................................... 1

Index Spdng................................................................................... 1

Yoke Pivot Latch ............................................................................ 1

Carriage Cover (RH) ...................................................................... 1

Index Pin Housing .......................................................................... 1

Nut ................................................................................................. 2

* Hex Nut (5/16-18) .......................................................................... 4

Yoke Lock Label............................................................................. 1

Yoke Lock Handle (Includes Key No. 31) ...................................... 1

SwitchLabel .................................................................................. 1

Warning Label ................................................................................ 1

*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be PurchasedLocally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00 i

71 CRflFTSMRN"RADIALSAW31S.220_180

[CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

The model numberwill be foundon aplate attachedto the base.Always mentionthe model num-

ber in all correspondenceregardin9 your RADIAL ARM SAW or when ordering repairparts. I

SEE FIGURE F

15-

SEE FIGURE H

I21

37 28_

FIGUREG

72 rRRFTSMRN"RADIALSAW315.220380

ICRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

The model numberwillbe foundon a plate attachedto the base.Always mentionthe model num-

ber in all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL ARM SAW or when orderingrepair parts. ]

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE G

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN,

1976773-001

2 976284-001

3 ***

4 976271-001

5 976272-001

6 976273-001

7 703776-098

8 ** STD541437

9 976249-001

10 976281-001

11 977225-001

12 976268-002

13 980556-001

14 989001-002

15 641700-006

16 976279-001

17 976772-001

18 624282-002

19 641700-009

20 980554-001

21 976275-001

22 641700-005

23 703473-042

24 969220-006

25 97/250-001

26 976338-001

27 606066-012

28 980522-001

29 976274-002

30 615570-022

31 ** STD551231

32 976832-001

33 976265-001

34 980552-001

35 976267-002

36 624088-002

37 976391-001

38 621032-002

39 998991-002

46 977245-001

41 976481-001

42 976481-002

Blade Nut ....................................................................................... 1

Blade Washer ................................................................................ 2

Saw Blade ...................................................................................... 1

Rubber Bushing............................................................................. 1

MotorStud ..................................................................................... 1

MotorCam ..................................................................................... 1

NVasher........................................................................................... 1

* Lock Nut (3/8-16) ........................................................................... 1

Motor.............................................................................................. 1

index Pin........................................................................................ 1

Nut (5/16) ....................................................................................... 1

Yoke ............................................................................................... 1

Outfeed Warning Label .................................................................. 1

Cable Clamp (5/16 in.) ................................................................... 2

* Screw (10-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ..................................................... 2

Bevel index Knob........................................................................... 1

Swivel Latch Spring ....................................................................... 1

Nut ................................................................................................. 1

*Screw (10-32 x3/4 in. Pan Hd.) ..................................................... 4

Infeed Warning Labe! ..................................................................... 1

Yoke Cover .................................................................................... 1

*Screw (10-32 x 1/2 in, Pan Hd.) ..................................................... 4

LockWasher .................................................................................. 4

Screw (5/16-18 x 2 in. Soc. Cap) ................................................... 4

Bevel Indicator ............................................................................... 1

Bevel Index Cap ............................................................................ 1

*Screw (10-32 x 1-5/8 in. Pan Hd,) ................................................. 2

Bevel Scale Label .......................................................................... 1

Bevel Lock Lever ........................................................................... 1

Bolt (5/16-18 x 2 in. Hex Hd.) ........................................................ 1

Lock Washer (5/16) ........................................................................ 1

Retainer Plate ................................................................................ 1

Index Ring ...................................................................................... 1

Edging Warning Label ................................................................... 1

Yoke Cap ....................................................................................... 1

Washer ........................................................................................... 1

Bolt (5/16-18 Hex Hd.) ................................................................... 1

Star Washer ................................................................................... 1

Screw (10-32 x 5/8 in. Hex Soc. Button Hd.) ................................. 1

Blade Wrench ................................................................................ 2

* 3/16 in. Hex Key ............................................................................ 1

* 1/4 in. Hex Key .............................................................................. 1

*Standard Hardware Item -- May Be PurchasedLocally

** Available From Div, 98 -- Source 980.00

*** Complete AssortmentAvailable At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store

73 rRIIFTSNilN"RADIALSAW315.220380

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

I The model numberwill be foundon a plateattached to the base. Alwaysmentionthe model numberin all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL |

ARM SAW or when orderingrepair parts. I

iFIGURE H

CRAFTSMANRADIALARMSAW- MODELNO.315.220380

The model numberwill be foundon a plate attachedto the base. Alwaysmentionthe model numberin all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL |

ARM SAW orwhen ordering repairparts. I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE H

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 610122-006

2 976449-001

3_971665-001

4 977207-001

5 998196-001

6 607617-003

7 977203-001

8 976336-001

9 989684-003

10 967917-001

11 976785-001

12 610122-005

* Screw (6-32 x 5/8 in.Pan Hd.).......................................................................................................................... 3

HandleAssembly... ......................................................................................................................................... 1

SwitchTrigger.................................................................................................................................................. 1

Cam Lever........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Spring............................................................................................................................................................... 1

O-Ring .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

Knob................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Wiring Insulator................................................................................................................................................ 1

* Screw (6-32 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd. T.C.) ................................................................................................................. 2

Cord Clamp ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Cord Harness ................................................................................................................................................... 1

* Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) ......................................................................................................................... 1

* Standard HardwareItem -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW- MODEL NO. 315.220380

The model numberwill be foundon a plate attachedto the base, Alwaysmentionthe model number inall correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL |

ARM SAW or whenordering repairparts. J

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17 25

19 ._

11 9 8

CRAFTSMANRADIALARM SAW- MODELNO.315.220380

The model numberwill be foundona plate attachedto the base. Alwaysmentionthe modelnumber inall correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL I

ARM SAW or when orderingrepairparts. J

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE I

;Ib

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1976366-001

2 977237-001

3 976370-002

4 979528-001

5 641180-003

6 977244-001

7 621032-009

8 977478-001

9 644585-004

10 931744-069

11 977243-001

12 977253-001

13 607737-003

14 980498-001

15 976370-001

16 7O3493-804

Guard Screw (10-24 Slotted) ......................... 1

inner LowerGuard ......................................... 2

ShoulderScrew (1/4-20 ButtonHd.) .............. 2

Guard Nut (10-24) ..........................:............... 1

* Push Nut (1/4 in.) ........................................... 1

Knife Support................................................. 1

Star Washer ................................................... 1

SlottedNut ..................................................... 1

* LockNut (1/4-20) ........................................... 1

Washer ........................................................... 2

Anti-KickbackPawl ........................................ 4

Bushing.......................................................... 2

* Screw (1/4-20 x 1 in. Pan Hd.) ....................... 1

Outer Lower GuardAssembly........................ 1

ShoulderScrew (1/4-20 Button Hd.) .............. 2

Washer ........................................................... 2

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

17 977246-001

18 706382-041

19 977254-001

20 977240-001

21 977239-001

22 641180-004

23 9/6879-002

24 977480-003

25 977480-002

26 977225-001

27 977224-001

28 977223-001

29 977238-001

30 977230-001

31 622210-041

32 977480-001

* Standard Hardware Item-- May Be PurchasedLocally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Soume 980.00

Guard Knob.................................................... 2

Washer ........................................................... 2

Spacer............................................................ 1

RivingKnife.................................................... 1

Anti-KickbackBracket.................................... 1

* Push Nut (5/16 in.) ......................................... 2

Upper Guard .................................................. 1

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 1-3/4 in. Rd. Hd.) .................... 1

* Bolt (5/16-18 x 5/8 in. Rd. Hd.) ...................... 1

* Square Nut (6/16) .......................................... 1

Guard Clamp Screw (5/16) ............................ 1

DustGuide ..................................................... 1

HoldDown Guard .......................................... 1

Upper Guard RetainerAssembly ................... 1

* Screw(1/4-20 x 9/16 in. Flat Hd. T. F.)............. 4

* Bolt(1/4-20 x 5/8 in. Rd. Hd.) ........................ 1

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

I The model numberwillbe foundon a plateattachedto the base.Always mentionthe model numberin allcorrespondenceregardingyour RADIAL |

ARM SAW or when orderingrepair parts. I

RGUREJ

SEERGUREK

CRAFTSMANRADIALARMSAW- MODELNO.315.220380

I The model numberwill be foundon a plateattached to the base.Always mentionthe model numberin all correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL |

ARM SAW orwhen orderingrepair parts. I

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE J

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

1 607818-002

2 990908-009

3 976450-001

4 607067-011

5 662029-001

6 977215-001

7 976416-001

8 644186-002

9 976414-001

10 706239-830

11 090403-080

12 976411-001

13 976412-001

Sleeve Beadng.................................................................................................................................................. 1

* Screw (6-19 x 5/8 In. Pan Hd.) .......................................................................................................................... 4

Gear Case Cover .............................................................................................................................................. 1

* Screw (10-24 x 1/2 in. Pan Hd.) ........................................................................................................................ 1

Washer .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

Spring................................................................................................................................................................ 1

PulleyShaft Assembly....................................................................................................................................... 1

Sleeve Bearing (Flange).................................................................................................................................... 2

Worm Gear Assembly........................................................................................................................................ 1

Washer .............................................................................................................................................................. t

Screw (M3 x 8 Pan Hd.) .................................................................................................................................... 2

Gear Case ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

MotorAssembly................................................................................................................................................. 1

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Soume 980.00

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW - MODEL NO. 315.220380

I The model numberwillbe foundona plate attachedto the base. Alwaysmentionthe model numberinall correspondenceregardingyour RADIAL I

ARM SAW or when orderingrepairparts. I

iRGUREK

CRAFTSMANRADIALARM SAW- MODELNO.315.220380

The model number will be foundon a plate attachedto the base. Alwaysmentionthe model numberinall correspondenceregarding your RADIAL

ARM SAW or when ordering repairparts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE K

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

968703-005

662028-001

976420-001

976421-001

* Screw (8-32 x 3/8 in. Pan Hd.) .......................................................................................................................... 6

PulleyFlange ......."............................................................................................................................................. 2

Cable Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 1

ClutchAssembly................................................................................................................................................ 1

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i* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be PurchasedLocally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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