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Owner's Manual

F E S

N A

L I

7-1/4 in. PROFESSIONAL
Double Insulated

CIRCULAR SAW

Model No.
315.271 O80

Save this manual
future reference.

CAUTION:

for

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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
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
972000-825
7-01

USA

Safety
Features
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List

TABLE

OF CONTENTS

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Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................................

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General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................

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Specific Safety Rules and/or Symbols ............................................................................................................

3-6

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Features .........................................................................................................................................................

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Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................

8-9

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Operation ....................................................................................................................................................

10-17

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Maintenance

17-18

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Accessories

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Exploded View and Repair Parts List .........................................................................................................

20-21

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Parts Ordering/Service

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When operating a power tool outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W".
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce
the risk of electric shock.

INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area
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Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
may create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.

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Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.

Electrical
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Personal

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Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.

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Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.

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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet.

Safety

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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.

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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.

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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off
before plugging in. Carrying tools with your
finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have
the switch on, invites accidents.

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Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.

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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.

Safety

Double insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install a
polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way. Double insulation [] eliminates the need for
the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric
shock.

WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.

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Tool Use and Care
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Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

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Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

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Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

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Disconnect the plug from power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.

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Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.

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Safety

Rules for Circular

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in
a risk of injury.

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When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or
injury.

Saws

lower guard into the open position.

If saw

DANGER!
Keep hands away from cutting
area and blade. Keep your second hand on
the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If
both hands are holding the saw, they cannot
be cut by the blade.

part, in all angles and depths of cut.
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Keep your body positioned to either side
of the saw blade, but not in line with the
saw blade. Kickback could cause the saw to

Do not reach underneath

and Operator

the work. The
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Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate saw if
lower guard does not move freely and
close instantly.

Check the operation and condition of the
lower guard spring. If the guard and the
spring are not operating properly, they
must be serviced before use. Lower guard
may operate sluggishly
parts, gummy deposits,
debris.

guard cannot protect you from the blade
below the work.
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is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard with the
retracting handle. Make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other

jump backwards.
(See "Causes
Prevention of Kickback.")
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Service

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.

Specific

Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
tools.

due to damaged
or a buildup of

Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts, such as "Pocket
Cuts" and "Compound
Cuts." Raise lower
guard by retracting handle. As soon as
blade enters the material, lower guard
must be released. For all other sawing, the
lower guard should operate automatically.

Never clamp or tie the

Specific Safety Rules for Circular Saws
(continued)
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causing the blade to climb out of the kerr and
jump back toward the operator.

Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw
down on bench or floor. An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk

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backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to

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incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions,
as given below:

KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken.
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When ripping, always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide. This improves the
accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance

KICKBACK
may occur. Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
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for blade binding.
Always

use blades with correct

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Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolts. The blade washers and

and Operator

Kickback

Prevention

is a sudden

reaction

of Kickback

edge of the panel.
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Do not use dull or damaged blade.
Unsharpened
or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf which causes excessive
friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.

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Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before
making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while
cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.

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Use extra caution
Cut" into existing

to a pinched,

bound, or misaligned saw blade, causing
uncontrolled
saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator.

When the blade is pinched or bound tightly
by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and
the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly
toward the operator.

back

If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in
the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the
blade can dig into the top surface of the wood

Support large panels to minimize the risk
of blade pinching and KICKBACK.
Large
panels tend to sag under their own weight.
Supports must be placed under the panel on
both sides, near the line of cut and near the

bolts were specially designed for your saw for
optimum performance
and safety of
operation.
Causes

When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
center the saw blade in the kerf and check
that saw teeth are not engaged into the
material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk
up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the
saw is restarted.

size and

shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes.
B_ades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control.

When blade is binding, or when
interrupting
a cut for any reason, release
the trigger and hold the saw motionless in
the material until the blade comes to a
complete stop. Never attempt to remove
the saw from the work or pull the saw
backward while the blade is in motion, or

also make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and shock the operator.

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a firm grip with both hands on

NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands
or across your leg. It is important to support

cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will

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Maintain

stop after switch is released.

Hold tool by insulated gripping surface
when performing
an operation where the

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is the result of tool misuse and/or

the saw and position your body and arm
to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces.

the work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.

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Kickback

when making a "Pocket
walls or other blind

areas. The protruding blade may cut objects
that can cause KICKBACK.

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
Additional

Rules For Safe Operation

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Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. A wire gage
size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for
an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. A
cord exceeding 25 feet is not recommended. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

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Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations,
as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of etectric shock, fire, or serious injury.

•

Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

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Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if
the operation is dusty. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

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Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber
before cutting. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.

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Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.

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Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

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Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have repaired at your nearest Factory
Service Center or other Authorized Service
Organization. Constantly stay aware of cord
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.

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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.

Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that
it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock,
fire, or serious injury.
Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the
cord or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.

_kWARNING:
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• lead from lead-based

paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium
treated lumber.

from chemically-

Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING:
The operation of any circular saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power toot operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores. Always use eye protection which is
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SYMBOLS

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Volts

Voltage

Amperes

Current

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

min

Minutes

Time

,-_

ALternating Current

Type or a characteristic of current

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic of current

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Construction

Designates Double Insulated
Construction Tools

Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface
speed, orbits etc. per minute

.../rain

Indicates danger, warning or caution.
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Safety Alert Symbol

It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.

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 are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL

MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

A
A
A

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal inju ry.

NOTE:

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
you rself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury.
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your circular saw has been shipped completely
assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to
make sure no breakage or damage has occurred
during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing,
contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain
replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. A
blade, blade wrench, dust nozzle kit and this owner's
manual are also included.

3-1/4

Horsepower
Input

Cuffing Depth at 45 ° Bevel Cut

15 Amperes

Blade Diameter

YOUR CIRCULAR

Rating

5/8 in. (16 mm)

Cutting Depth at 0 ° Bevel Cut

KNOW

Cutting Depth at 51.5 ° Bevel Cut

7-1/4 in. (184 mm)

Blade Arbor

WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not
operate this tool until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.

5,500 RPM

2-3/8 in. (60 mm)

SAW

ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION

Your circular saw has a precision built electric motor. It
should be connected to a power supply that is 120
volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do
not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial
voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor
will overheat. If your saw does not operate when
plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.
Your circular saw has many features for making
cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable.
Safety, performance and dependability have been
given top priority in the design of this saw making it
easy to maintain and operate.

SWITCH

Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth
of cut adjustment mechanisms, positive 0 ° bevel stop,
length of cut scale, depth of cut scale, directed air flow
for keeping line of cut clear, blade wrench storage,
dust chute, and spindle lock.

To turn your saw ON, depress the switch trigger.
Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF.
DUST CHUTE
To direct saw dust and chips away from the operator,
a dust chute is located on the side of the upper blade
guard.

Note: Blade wrench storage is located in carrying
case.

SPINDLE

LOCK BUTTON

A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle on your saw in a stationary position.

CAUTION:
Carefully read through this entire
owner's manual before using your new circular
saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
your circular saw properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.

APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purpose listed below)
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1-5/8 in. (41 mm)
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC

No Load Speed

See Figure 1.

1-13/16 in. (46 mm)

Cutting all types of wood products (lumber,
plywood, paneling).

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your
saw to make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
severe injury.

SWITCH
TRIGGER
UPPER
BLADEGUARD

LOWERBLADE
GUARDHANDLE

DUSTCHUTE
BEVELCUT
ADJUSTMENT
(BEVELADJUSTMENTKNOB)
SPINDLE
LOCKBU'I'FON

BASE
ASSEMBLY
LOWER
BLADEGUARD
BLADE

DEPTHOF
CUTSCALE
BLADEWRENCH

DEPTHOF
CUTADJUSTMENT
(DEPTHADJUSTMENTKNOB)

WARNING:
Your saw should never be
connected to power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments,
assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or
when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will
prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury.

Fig. 1

,_k WARNING: A 7-1/4 in. blade is the maximum
blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that
is toe thick to allow outer blade washer to engage
with the flat on the spindle. Larger blades will come
in contact with the blade guards, while thicker
blades will prevent blade screw from securing
blade on spindle. Either of these situations could
result in a serious accident.

TO ASSEMBLE

OR REMOVE

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BLADE

See Figures 2, 3, and 4.
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Unplug your saw.

Replace "D" washer and spring washer.
Note: "Cupped" side of spring washer goes
against "D" washer. See Figure 3.
OUTERBLADEWASHER("D"WASHER)

,_k WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.
SPINDLE

LOCK

Bu'n'ON

A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle on your saw in a stationary position. Depress
and hold the spindle lock button while installing, changing
or removing the blade.
TO ASSEMBLE BLADE:
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Remove blade wrench from carrying case.
See Figure 1.

CUPPEDSIDE OF
SPRINGWASHER
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OUTSIDEC
SPRINGWASHER

Fig. 3

Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade
screw. Tighten blade screw securely.

Position your saw as shown in Figure 4, depress
spindle lock button, and remove blade screw. See
Figure 2.
Note: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to remove.

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Remove spring washer, and outer blade washer
("D" washer). See Figure 2.

allow the "D" washer to engage with the flat on
the spindle.

SPINDLE
LOWERBLADE
GUARDHANDLE

Note: Turn blade screw clockwise to tighten.
Replace blade wrench back in carrying case.

REMEMBER:

Never use a blade that is too thick to

TO REMOVE BLADE:
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Remove blade wrench from carrying case.
See Figure 1.

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Position your saw as shown in Figure 4, depress
spindle lock button, and remove blade screw.
Note: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to remove.

•

Remove spring washer and outer blade washer
("D" washer). See Figure 2.
Note: Blade can be removed at this point.

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Replace blade wrench back in carrying case.

BLADE

BLADE
DEPRESSTO LOCK
SPINDLELOCKBUTTON

SCREW
FLANGEBUSHING
OUTER
WASHER
("D" WASHER)
WASHER
•

•

Fig. 2

Wipe a drop of oil onto inner flange bushing and
outer blade washer ("D" washer) where they
contact blade.
WARNING:
If inner flange bushing has been
removed, replace it before placing blade on
spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident
since blade will not tighten properly.
Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto
spindle. Note: The saw teeth point upward at the
front of saw as shown in Figure 2.

TO
TIGHTEN
BLADESCREW

TO
LOOSEN

WRENCH
BLADE

Fig. 4

SAW

BLADES

The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they
are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a
dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and
increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades
on hand, so that sharp blades are always available.

KICKBACK
See Figure 6.

Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow
your saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot
water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations.
Do not use gasoline.
BLADE

GUARD

SYSTEM

The lower blade guard attached to your circular
saw is there for your protection and safety. It
should never be altered for any reason. If it
becomes damaged or begins to return slow or
sluggish, do not operate your saw until the
damage has been repaired or replaced. Always
leave guard in operating position when using saw.
_k

DANGER: When sawing through workpiece,
lower blade guard does not cover blade on the
underside of workpiece. Since blade is exposed
on underside of workpiece, keep hands and
fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your
body coming in contact with moving blade will
result in serious injury. See Figure 5.

BLADESETTOO DEEP
The best guard against kickback is to avoid
dangerous practices.

Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the
saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is
caused by any action which pinches the blade in the
wood.
_k

DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade
binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to
lose control of your saw. Loss of control can lead
to serious injury.

KICKBACK

LOWERBLADEGUARD
IS IN UP POSITION

BLADEEXPOSEDON
UNDERSIDEOF WORKPIECE

Fig. 6

•

IS CAUSED

BY:

Incorrect blade depth setting. See Figure 6.

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Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.

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Twisting blade while making a cut.

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Making a cut with a duU, gummed up, or improperly
set blade.

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Incorrectly supporting workpiece. See Figure 7.

Fig. 5

CAUTION:
Never use saw when guard is not
operating correctly. Guard should be checked for
correct operation before each use. If you drop
your saw, check the lower blade guard and
bumper for damage at all depth settings before
reuse. Note: The guard is operating correctly
when it moves freely and readily returns to the
closed position. If for any reason your lower
blade guard does not close freely, take it to the
nearest Sears Repair Center for service before
using.

WRONG

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Forcing a cut.

•

Cutting warped or wet lumber.

•

Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures.

Fig. 7

TO LESSEN
•

THE CHANCE

OF KICKBACK:

Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the
correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not
exceed 1/4 inch below the material to be cut. See

•

When making a cut use steady, even pressure.
Never force cuts.

•

Do not cut warped or wet lumber.

•

Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and
keep your body in a balanced position so as to
resist the forces of kickback should it occur.

Figure 8.

When using your saw, always stay alert and
exercise control. Do not remove your saw from
workpiece while the blade is moving.
DEPTH

OF CUT ADJUSTMENT

See Figure 10.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct
blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4
inch below the material to be cut. More blade depth
will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut
to be rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale
is located on the upper blade guard.
TO ADJUST
•
CORRECTBLADEDEPTHSE'mNG = BLADEEXPOSED
1/4 in. OR LESSON UNDERSIDEOF WORKPIECE
Fig. 8
•

Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before
beginning a cut. Never saw into a knot or nail.

•

Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge
guide when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting
the blade in the cut.

•

Always use clean, sharp and properly set blades.
Never make cuts with dull blades.

•

To avoid pinching the blade, support the workpiece
properly before beginning a cut. The right and
wrong ways to support large pieces of work are
shown in Figures 7 and 9.

BLADE

DEPTH

Unplug your saw.

WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.

BRACKET

ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

DEPTHOF
CUT SCALE

TO
TIGHTEN
,TO RAISE
BASE

f TO LOWER

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 10

m. Loosen depth adjustment knob. See Figure 10.

•

Determine the desired depth of cut.

•

Locate depth of cut scale on back of upper blade
guard.

•

Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or
lower saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns
with notch on btade guard.

•

Tighten depth adjustment knob securely.

RIGHT

Fig. 9

STARTING

TO HELP MAINTAIN

A CUT

Know the right way to use your saw.
See Figure 1 1.

CONTROL:

•

Always support your workpiece near the cut.

•

Support your workpiece so the cut will be on your
right.

•

Clamp your workpiece so it will not move during
the cut.

Place your workpiece with its good side down. Note:
The good side is the side on which appearance is
important.
Before beginning a cut, draw a guideline along the
desired line of cut. Then place front edge of base on
that part of your workpiece that is solidly supported.
See Figure 11.
Never place your saw on that part of the
workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made.
See Figure 13.

RIGHT
_

Fig. 11

WARNING:
To make sawing easier and safer,
always maintain proper control of your saw. Loss
of control of your saw could cause an accident
resulting in possible serious injury.

Never use your saw as shown in Figure 12.

WRONG

Fig. 13

Keep the cord away from cutting area. Always place
the cord to prevent it from hanging up on the
workpiece while making a cut.

WRONG

DANGER: If the cord hangs up on the
workpiece during a cut, release the switch trigger
immediately. Unplug your saw and reposition the
cord to prevent it from hanging up again.

DANGER: Using your saw with a damaged cord
could result in serious injury or death. If the cord
has been damaged, have it replaced before
using your saw again.

Fig. 12

Never place your hand on the workpiece behind
your saw while making a cut.

Hold your saw firmly with both hands.
See Figure 14.

CAUTION:
When lifting your saw from the
workpiece, the blade is exposed on the
underside of your saw until the lower blade guard
closes. Make sure lower guard is closed before
setting your saw down on work surface.
TO CROSS

CUT OR RIP CUT

When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of
cut with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base
as shown in Figure 15.
TOP VIEWOF SAW
FRONT
OF SAW

RIGHT

BLADE
GUIDENOTCH

Fig. 14

Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always
let the blade reach full speed, then guide your saw
into the workpiece.

WARNING:
The blade coming in contact with
the workpiece before it reaches full speed could
cause your saw to "kickback" towards you
resulting in serious injury.

GUIDELINE
ALIGN OUTERBLADEGUIDENOTCHON SAW BASE
WITH LINE OFCUT AS SHOWNWHENMAKING
CROSSCUTSOR RIP CUTS
Fig. 15

When making a cut use steady, even pressure.
Forcing causes rough cuts, could shorten the life of
your saw and could cause "kickback."
REMEMBER:

Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut
in scrap material along a guideline to determine how
much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce
an accurate cut. Note: The distance from the line of
cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset
the guideline.

When sawing through work, the lower blade guard
does not cover the blade, exposing it on the
underside of work. Keep your hands and fingers
away from cutting area. Any part of your body
coming in contact with the moving blade will
result in serious injury.
After you complete your cut release the trigger and
allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not
remove your saw from workpiece while the blade
is moving.

TO BEVEL CUT
The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any
desired setting between zero and 51.5 ° . Note: When
making cuts at 51.5 ° blade should be set at full depth
of cut, with edge guide screw removed.
When making 45 ° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the
saw base to help you line up the blade with the line of
cut. See Figure 16.

When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with
both hands as shown in Figure 17.
Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always
let the blade reach full speed, then guide your saw
into the workpiece.

VEL ADJUSTMENT
(BEVEL ADJUSTMENTKNOB)
BEVEL
SCALE

•

/
BLADEGUARD
Fig. 17
_1
GUIDELINE
BLADE
GUIDENOTCH

WARNING:
The blade coming in contact with
the workpiece before it reaches full speed could
cause saw to "kickback" toward you resulting in
serious injury.

After you complete your cut release the trigger and
allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the
blade has stopped, lift your saw from the workpiece.

ALIGN INNERBLADEGUIDENOTCHON SAW BASEWITH
LINEOF CUTAS SHOWNWHENMAKING45° BEVELCUTS
Fig. 16

TO ADJUST
Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch
on the saw base when making 45 ° bevel cuts.

•

Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles
require different settings, always make a trial cut
in scrap material along a guideline to determine
how much you should offset the guideline on the
board to be cut.

_IL

BEVEL

SE'n'ING

Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.

•

Locate bevel adjustment knob located at the front
of saw and loosen. See Figure 16.

•

Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach
desired angle setting on bevel scale.
See Figure 16.

•

Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING:
Attempting bevel cut without bevel
adjustment knob securely tightened, can result in
serious injury.

POSITIVE

O° BEVEL

STOP

TO ADJUST

See Figure 18.

•

BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

,_k

Unplugyoursaw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.

•

Loosen bevel adjustment knob.

•

Using hex key, turn setscrew and adjust base until
square with saw blade.

•

Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.

WARNING:
Attempting to make cuts without
bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can
result in serious injury.

POSITIVE0°BEVELSTOP
CARPENTER'S
SQUARE

LENGTH

SAW BLADE

OF CUT SCALE

See Figure 19.

SETSCREW

Fig. 18

LENGTHOF CUTSCALE

Fig. 19

Your saw has a positive 0 ° bevel stop, that has been
factory adjusted to assure 0 ° angle of your saw blade
when making 90 ° cuts. However, misalignment can
occur during shipping.

A length of cut scale has been provided on the base
of your saw. It is parallel with the saw blade and can
be used to measure the distance into material the
blade has cut. Note: Six inches is the maximum

TO CHECK

length of cut that can be measured. Also, it is
accurate only when the depth of cut is set at full
maximum depth.

•
_k

Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.

•

Place your saw in an upside down position on
workbench. See Figure 18.

•

Using a carpenter's square, check squareness of
saw blade to the base of your saw.

TO POCKET

CUT

C-clamps, firmly clamp a straight edge to the
workpiece and guide the saw along the straight edge
to achieve a straight rip cut. Do not bind the blade in
the cut. If using the rip guide provided, see the
following instructions and Figure 22.
ALTERNATEMETHODFORRIP CUTTING

See Figure 20.
LOWER
BLADEGUARD

STRAIGHT
EDGE

POCKETCUT

LOWERBLADE
GUARD HANDLE

Fig. 20

WORKPIECE

C-CLAMPS
,_

WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero
before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket
cut at any other setting can result in loss of control
of your saw possibly causing serious injury.

Fig. 21
TO ASSEMBLE
•

Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set blade to correct
blade depth setting, and swing the lower blade guard
up using the lower blade guard handle.

Always raise the lower blade guard with the
handle to avoid serious injury.

•

While holding lower blade guard by the handle, firmly
rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece
with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does

RIP GUIDE

Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.
Place rip guide through holes in saw base as
shown in Figure 22.

net touch the workpiece. See Figure 20.
Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always
let the blade reach full speed then slowly lower
blade into the workpiece until base is flat against
workpiece.

RIP

After you complete your cut release the trigger and
allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the
blade has stopped, remove it from the workpiece.
Corners may then be cleared out with a hand saw or
sabre saw.
,_

WARNING:
Never tie the lower blade guard in a
raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could
lead to serious injury.

GUIDETHRU
PLACERIP
HOLES
Fig. 22

TO RIP CUT
OPTIONAL
RIP GUIDE
See Figure 21.

(EDGE

NOB

(EDGEGUIDE)

GUIDE)

•

Adjust rip guide to the width needed.

•

Tighten rip guide knob securely.

When using a rip guide, position the face of the rip
guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This
makes for a true cut without pinching the blade. The
guiding edge of workpiece must be straight for your
cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the blade
from binding in the cut.

Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with
your saw. An optional rip guide with a five inch scale
is available at your Sears Retail Store or you can
make an efficient rip guide by clamping a straight
edge to your workpiece. Secure the workpiece. Using
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UPPER
BLADEGUARD

DUST NOZZLE
See Figure 23.
Dust nozzle kit, part no. 982829-001, is packed with
your saw. The dust nozzle directs the flow of dust and
chips away from the operator. As shown in Figure 23,
the dust nozzle fits over the dust chute which is
located on the upper blade guard.
TO ATTACH
•

DUST NOZZLE

Unplug your saw.
WARNING:

Failure to unplug your saw could

result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.

•

Orient adapter (1) to fit into the dust chute opening
on upper blade guard then secure adapter with
screw (2) provided.

•

Align hole in nozzle (3) with raised lip on adapter
and snap into place.

ADAPTER

CHUTE
HOLE

SCREW
NOZZLE

Fig. 23

GENERAL

LUBRICATION

Only the parts shown on parts list page 21, are
intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
All other parts represent an important part of the
double insulation system and should be serviced only
at a Sears Service Center.

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further lubrication is required.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon
dust, etc.

,_k WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic.

Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual
three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal
parts are isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields during power tool
operation or when blowing dust. If operation is
dusty, also wear a dust mask.

DOUBLE

It has been found that electric tools are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure when.
they are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The chips
and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive
to electric tool parts, such as bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on

INSULATION

IMPORTANT
Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service, we suggest you return the tool
to your nearest Sears Service Center for repair.
Always use original factory replacement parts when
servicing.

any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use on these materials,
it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned
frequently by blowing with an air jet.
17

EXTENSION

CORDS

CAUTION:
Keep extension cords away from the
cutting area and position the cord so that it will
not get caught on lumber, tools, etc., during
cutting operation.

WARNING: Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use
tool with a damaged cord since touching the
damaged area could cause electrical shock
resulting in serious injury.

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent
tool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy
enough to carry the current the tool wil! draw.
A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in
length. When working outdoors, use an extension
cord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord's jacket
will be marked W.

Extension cords suitable for use with your saw are
available at your nearest Sears Retail Store.

The following recommended

accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.

•

7-1/4 in.

40 Tooth General Purpose Cut-Off Blade

•

7-1/4 in.

35 Tooth Master Combination

•

7-1/4 in.

200 Tooth Plywood Blade

•

7-1/4 in.

18 Tooth Carbide Blade

•

7-1/4 in.

18 Tooth Mach II Silver Series Carbide Blade

•

7-1/4 in.

24 Tooth Mach II Silver Series Carbide Blade

•

7-1/4 in.

24 Tooth Combination Carbide Blade

•

Rip Guide

WARNING:

Blade

The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.

WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

PROFESSIONAL

CIRCULAR

SAW

If this I'I_I_FI'$MFIlt Circular Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date
pf purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS
STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck

and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman

Estates, IL 60179

CRAFTSMAN

CIRCULAR

SAW - MODEL

NUMBER

315.271080

SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 21

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11

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18

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CRAFTSMAN

CIRCULAR

SAW

- MODEL

NUMBER

315.271080

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence
CIRCULAR SAW or when ordering repair parts.
SEE

Key
No.

BACK

PAGE

FOR

PARTS

ORDERING

PARTS

LIST

Part
Number

Description

Quan.

INSTRUCTIONS

Key
No.

Pad
Number

Description

Quan.

Outer Blade Washer .......................................

612999-001

Blade Screw ...................................................

623547-002

Washer ...........................................................

621433-007

941401-310

Carriage Bolt (1/4-20 x 4 in.) .......................... 1
Roll Pin ...........................................................
1

982828-001

Lower Blade Guard Support ........................... 1

* Screw (#8-32 x 3/4 in. Fil. Hd.) ....................... 1

**STD532510

Carriage Bolt (1/4-20 x 1 in.) .......................... 1

Gear and Spindle Assembly ........................... 1

982832-001

Warning Tag ...................................................

.Retaining Ring ................................................

5542303

Spacer ............................................................

Ball Bearing ....................................................

3053003

Base Assembly ...............................................

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

6616928

974716-001

Set Screw (#8-32 x 3/8 in.) .............................
Wrench ...........................................................

1
1

Lower Blade Guard Assembly ........................ 1

982829-001

Dust Nozzle Assembly ....................................

Retaining Ring ................................................

***

Inner Flange Bushing .....................................

Optional Rip Guide (item No. 9-27679)
(Not Shown)

999524-001

Optional Rip Guide Knob (Not Shown)
Owner's Manual

931744-059

Flat Washer ....................................................

998463-001

5526602

Knob ...............................................................

982823-001

Data Plate .......................................................

982498-002

Scale Decal ....................................................

982824-001

Logo Plate ......................................................

974900-001

Bumper ...........................................................

982492-131

982825-001

617096-002

**STD315535

610122-003

967952-001

Torsion Spring ................................................

982380-002

718602-804

967887-003

regarding your

Saw Blade 7-1/4 in. for 5/8 in. Arbor ............... 1

972000-825

*
**
***

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally
Available From Div. 98-- Source 980.00
Complete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store

NOTE: "A"- The assem bly shown represents an important part of the Double Insulated System. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage
to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center. Contact your nearest Sears Retail Store for
Service Center information.
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G ffi f @ . i:your

home or ours!

For repair of major brand appliances in your own home...
no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!

1-800-4-MY-HOM EsMAnyt,me,
day or night
(1-800-469-4663)
www.sears.com

To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics
for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center.

1-800-488-1222

Anytime,

day or night

www.sears.com

For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals
that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirect sM!

1-800-366-PART
(1-800-366-7278)

6 a.m. - 11 p m. CST,
7 days a week

www.sears.com/partsdirect

To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement:

1-800-827-6655
7 a.m

- 5 p m. CST, Mon.-

Para pedtr servtc_o de reparacton a domictho,
y para ordenar ptezas con entrega a dom_cplio.
1-888-SU-HOGAR
sM

Sat

Au Canada

pour servtce en fran(;ats:

1-877-LE-FOYER SM
(1-877-533-6937)

(1-888-784-6427)

Roebuck

and CO

® Marca Reglstrada

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