Owner's Manual

7-1/4 in. CIRCULAR SAW

Double Insulated

Model Nos.
315.108330
315.1 O834O

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• Safety
• Features
A CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operat- • Adjustments
ing Instructions before first • Operation
use of this product.
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

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

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 • Table Of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2

• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

• Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

• Rules For Safe Operation ............................................................................................................................ 3-5

• Product Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 6

• Unpacking ............................................. 6

• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Features .............................................................................................. :........................................................... 7

• Adjustments .................................................................................................................................................... 8

• Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 9-15

• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 17

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ...................................................................................................... 18-19

• Parts Ordering/Service ............................................................................................................................... 20

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW

If this CRRI:TSMRN Circular Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase,
RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES,
and Sears will repair it, free of charge.

If this CRI_I:'rSMRN Circular Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your circular saw has many features for making CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. owner's manual before using your new circular
Safety, performance and dependability have been saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe
given top priority in the design of this saw making it Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
easy to maintain and operate. your circular saw properly and only for what it is
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.

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 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

A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

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

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 injury.

A WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself erto others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

A CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.

NOTE: Advises y_.u of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DOUBLEINSULATION IMPORTANT
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
power tools which eliminates the need for the usual extreme care and knowledge of the system and
three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal should be performed only by a qualified service
parts are isolated from internal metal motor technician. For service we suggest you return the tool
components with protecting insulation. Double to your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use
insulated tools do not need to be grounded. original factory replacement parts when servicing.

,_ WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool A WARNING: If saw is dropped, lower blade
until you have read thoroughly and understand guard or bumper may be bent, restricting full
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. return.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply
If lower blade guard or bumper become bent or
can result in accidents involving fire, electric
damaged, replace them before reuse.
shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner's
manual and review frequently for continuing KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
safe operation, and instructing others who may and benches invite accidents.
use this tool.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT, Don't
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
use power tools in damp or wet locations or
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
manual carefully. Learn its applications and KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
limitations as well as the specific potential visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept
hazards related to this tool.
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitor_
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY contact tool or extension cord.
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools
GROUNDED SURFACES, For example; pipes,
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. place - out of the reach of children.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
open. Check operation of lower blade guard
before each use. Do not use if lower blade guard
does not close briskly over saw blade.

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 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an
Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord
example - A circular saw should never be used exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in
for cutting tree limbs or logs. doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number, the heavier the cord.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for ex-
covering to contain long hair and keep it from ample - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.
being drawn into nearby air vents.
• KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday blades minimize stalling and kickback.
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM cu'n'ING AREA.
they are not safety glasses.
Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach
PROTECT YQUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not
mask if the cutting operation is dusty. attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation. _, WARNING: Blades coast after turn off.
• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
DON'T ABUS_CORD. Never carry tool by cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. ignite fumes.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees damaged, have repaired by authorized service
both hands to operate tool. facility. Stay constantly aware of cord location
and keep it well away from the rotating blade.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or • INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-
unstable support. Secure tools when working at CALLY and replace if damaged.
elevated positions. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any
accessories. strong solvents to clean your too!.

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
servicing, or when changing attachments, Watch what you are doing and use common
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be sense. Do not operate {ool when you are tired.
disconnected from power supply. Do not rush.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from should be carefully checked to determine that it
tool before turning it on. will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving pads,
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry binding of moving pads, breakage of parts,
plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure mounting and any other conditions that may
switch is off when plugging in. affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or re-
MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN
placed by an authorized service center.
GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry • DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
the current your product will draw. An undersized TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in replaced by an authorized service center.

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 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Contlnued)

• USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and
straight edge guide when ripping. remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts
risk of blade pinching and kickback, always during use.
support large panels as shown in figure 9, page
10. When cutting operation requires the resting NEVER start a tool when its rotating component
of the saw on the workpiece, the saw should be is in contact with the workpiece.
rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece
NEVER lay a tool down before its moving parts
cut off.
have come to a complete stop.
• LOWER BLADE GUARD.
DO NOT operate this tool while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
,_ WARNING: If lower blade guard must be raised
to make a cut, always raise it with the retracting POLARIZED" PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
handle to avoid serious injury. See Figure 21,
electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one
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blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
• GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
towards the operator. Release switch immedi- does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
ately if blade binds or saw stalls. Don't remove install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug
saw from work during a cut while the blade is in any way.
moving, See Pages.9 and 10. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE THE CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
DEPTH AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS ARE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
TIGHT.
frequently and use them to instruct others who
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,
blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade loan them these instructions also.
washers or bolts that are defective or incorrect.
The maximum blade capacity of your saw is
7-1/4 inches.

,_ WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

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

_i, Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your
safety is involved.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 Horsepower Blade Arbor 5/8 in. (:16 mm)
Model No. 315.108330 2 Cutting Depth at 0 ° Bevel Cut 2-3/8 in. (60 mm)
Model No. 315.108340 2-1/4 Cutting Depth at 45 ° Bevel Cut 1-13/16 in. (46 mm)
Input Cutting Depth at 51.5 ° Bevel Cut 1-5/8 in. (41 mm)
Model No. 315.108330 10 Amperes 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
Rating
Model No. 315.108340 12 Amperes
No Load Speed 5,000 RPM
Blade Diameter 7-1/4 in. (184 mm)

Your circular saw has been shipped completely ,_, WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not
assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to operate this tool until the missing parts are
make sure no breakage or damage has occurred replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, serious personal injury.
contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain
replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. A
blade, blade wrench, and this owner's manual are also
included.

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 Blade

• 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

_1, WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.

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 tool 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.

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 KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW APPLICATIONS
See Figure 1. (Use only for the purpose listed below)
Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself • Cutting all types of wood products (lumber,
with all operating features and safety requirements. plywood, paneling).
Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
of cut adjustment mechanisms; positive 0 ° bevel stop;
length of cut scale; directed air flow for keeping line of Your circular saw has a precision built electric motor. It
cut clear; and blade wrench storage. should be connected to a power supply that is 120
volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).
SWITCH
Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A
To turn your saw ON, depress the switch trigger. substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and
Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF. the motor will overheat. If your saw does not operate
when plugged into'an outlet, double-check the power
supply.

UPPER
BLADEGUARD
SWITCH
TRIGGER

LOWERBLADE
GUARDHANDLE

DEPTHOF BASE
CUTADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY
(WINGNUT)
BLADEWRENCH LENGTHOF BEVELCUT
STORAGEAREA CUT SCALE BLADE ADJUSTMENT
(WINGNUT)
BLADE
WRENCH
LOWER
BLADEGUARD Fig. 1

_k 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.

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 ,_ WARNING: Your saw should never be • Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto
connected to power supply when you are spindle. NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the
assembling parts, making adjustments, front of saw as shown in figure 2.
assembling or removing blades, cleaning, or
• Replace "D" washer and spring washer.
when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will
prevent accidental starting that could cause NOTE: "Cupped" side of spring washer goes
against "D" washer. See Figure 3.
serious personal injury.
OUTERBLADEWASHER("D" WASHER)
,_ WARNING: A 7-1/4 in. blade is the maximum
u
blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade
that is too 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
CUPPEDSIDE OF OUTSIDEOF
accident.
SPRINGWASHER SPRINGWASHER Fig. 3
TO ASSEMBLE OR REMOVE BLADE
• Replace blade screw. Tighten blade screw
• Unplug your saw, securely.
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to tighten.
,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accider_al starting causing possible • Return blade wrench to storage area.
serious personal injury. NOTE: Always place angled portion of blade
wrench up as shown in figure 1.
TO ASSEMBLE BLADE:
REMEMBER: Never use a blade that Is too thick to
• Remove blade wrench from storage area. See allow the "D" washer to engage with the flat on the
Figure 1. spindle,
• Remove blade screw, spring washer, and outer TO REMOVE BLADE:
blade washer ("D" washer). See Figure 2.
• Remove blade wrench from storage area. See
SPINDLE Figure 1.
LOWERBLADE
GUARDHANDLE • Place your saw on a piece of scrap wood as shown
in figure 4, and remove blade screw.
NOTE: With blade teeth embedded in the wood, turn
BLADE OUTER
blade screw counterclockwise to remove.
BLADE
WASHER • Remove spring washer and outer blade washer
("D"WASHER) ("D" washer). See Figure 2.
NOTE: Blade can be removed at this point.
BLADE LOWERBLADE
SCREW GUARDHANDLE

INNER
BLADE SPRING
WASHER WASHER Fig. 2 BLADE
WRENCH
NOTE: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to remove.
• Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and
outer blade washer ("D" washer) where they
contact blade.

_i, WARNING: If inner blade washer has been

removed, replace it before placing blade on BLADESCREW
spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident Fig. 4
since blade will not tighten properly.
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 SAW BLADES KICKBACK
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they See Figure 6.
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.
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 KICKBACK= _ /7, -..-- =
should never be altered for any reason. If it
BLADESETTOODEEP Fig. 6
becomes damaged or begins to return slow or
sluggish, do not operate your saw until the The best guard against kickback is to avoid
damage has been repaired or replaced, Always dangerous practices.
leave guard in operating position when using saw.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the
saw is driven back towards you, Blade stalling is
DANGER: When sawing through workpiece, caused by any action which pinches the blade in the
lower blade guard_does not cover blade on the wood,
underside of workpiece. Since blade is exposed
on underside of workpiece, keep hands and
fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your ,_ DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade
binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to
body coming in contact with moving blade will
lose control of your saw. Loss of control can lead
result in serious injury. See Figure 5.
to serious injury.
LOWERBLADEGUARD
IS IN UP POSITION KICKBACK IS CAUSED BY:
WHENMAKINGA CUT
• Incorrect blade depth setting. See Figure 6.

• Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.

• Twisting blade while making a cut.

• Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly

set blade.

• Incorrectly supporting workpiece. See Figure 7.

BLADEEXPOSEDON
UNDERSIDEOF WORKRECE Fig, 5

A CAUTION: Never use saw when guard is not

operating correctly. Guard should be checked for
correct operation before each use. If you drop WRONG
your saw, check the lower blade guard and
bumper for damage at all depth settings before Fig, 7
reuse. NOTE: The guard is operating correctly
• Forcing a cut.
when it moves freely and readily returns to the
closed position. If for any reason your lower • Cutting warped or wet lumber.
blade guard does not close freely, take it to the • Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures.
nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center for
service before using.
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 TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK: • When making a cut use steady, even pressure.
• Always keep the correct blade depth setting - the Never force cuts.
correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not • Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
exceed 1/4 inch below the material to be cut. See
• Always hold your saw firmly with both hands and
Figure 8.
keep your body in a balanced position so as to
resist the forces of kickback should it occur•
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
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,
TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH

• Unplug your saw.

CORRECTBLADEDE!_'H SETTING= _, WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could

BLADEEXPOSED1/4 in. OR LESS result in accidental starting causing possible
ON UNDERSIDEOF WORKPIECE serious personal injury.

Fig. 8 • Loosen wing nut. See Figure 10.

• 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.

WING
BASE NUT
ASSEMBLY Fig. 10

• Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or

lower saw until the required depth is reached.
• Tighten wing nut securely.
RIGHT
Fig. 9

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 STARTING A CUT TO HELP MAINTAIN CONTROL:
Know the right way to use your saw. • Always support your workpiece near the cut.
See Figure 11.
• 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
O
that part of your workpiece that is solidily 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
1,-
Fig. 11

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
Fig. 12 DANGER: If the cord hangs up on the
workpiece during a cut, release the switch trigger
immediately. Unplug your saw and reposition the
Never place your hand on the workpiece behind cord to prevent it from hanging up again.
your saw while making a cut.

_IL WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, _i, DANGER: Using your saw with a damaged cord
always maintain proper control of your saw. Loss could result in serious injury or death. If the cord
of control of your saw could cause an accident has been damaged, have it replaced before
resulting in possible serious injury. using your saw again.

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 Holdyour sawfirmly with both hands. See Figure TOP VIEW OF SAW
14.

OF SAW

BLADE
GUIDENOTCH

ALIGNOUTERBLADEGUIDENOTCHON
SAW BASEWITH LINEOF CUTAS SHOWN GUIDELINE
WHENMAKINGCROSSCUTSOR RIP CUTS Fig. 15

RIGHT Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut

in scrap material along a guideline to determine how
Fig. 14 much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce
an accurate cut. NOTE: The distance from the line of
Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset
let the blade reach full speed, then guide your saw the guideline.
into the workpiece. OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE (RIP GUIDE)
Use a rip guide when making rip cuts up to five inches
_IL WARNING: The blade coming in contact with wide. It helps prevent the blade from twisting in a cut.
the workpiece before it reaches full speed could The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback. A rip
cause your saw to "kickback" towards you guide is available at your Sears Catalog Order or
resulting in serious injury. Retail Store.
TO ASSEMBLE RIP GUIDE
When making a cut use steady, even pressure.
Forcing causes rough cuts, could shorten the life of • Unplug your saw.
your saw and could cause "kickback."
REMEMBER: _1= WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
When sawing through work, the lower blade guard result in accidental starting causing possible
does not cover the blade, exposing it on the serious personal injury;
underside of work. Keep your hands and fingers
away from cutting area. Any part of your body • Place rip guide through holes in saw base as
coming in contact with the moving blade will shown in figure 16.
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 workplece while the blade
is moving.

_l, 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 EDGEGUIDE PLACERIP
GUIDETHRU HOLES
cut with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base
as shown in figure 15. Fig. 16
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 • Adjust rip guide to the length needed for the cut. When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with
both hands as shown in figure 18.
• Tighten edge guide screw securely.
When using a rip guide, position the face of the rip
guide firmly against the edge of workpieca. This
makes for a true cut without pinching the blade. The
guiding edge of workplace must be straight for your
cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent the blade
from binding in the cut.
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. LOWER
When making 45 ° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the BLADEGUARD
saw base to help you line up the blade with the line of
cut. See Figure 17. Fig. 18

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.

_1= WARNING: The blade coming in contact with

the workpiece before it reaches full speed could
BEVEL cause saw to "kickback" toward you resulting in
SCALE
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 workplace.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SEI-I'ING
• Unplug your saw.

_1, WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could

BEVEL result in accidental starting causing possible
NOTCH ADJUSTMENT serious personal injury.
WING NUT

• Loosen wing nut. See Figure "17.

• Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach
desired angle setting on bevel scale. See Figure
ALIGN INNERBLADEGUIDENOTCHON SAW 17.
BASE WITH LINEOF CUTAS SHOWNWHEN
MAKING45° BEVELCUTS Fig. 17 • Tighten wing nut securely.

Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch
on the saw base when making 45 ° bevel cuts. _i, WARNING: Attempting bevel cut without wing
nut securely tightened can result in serious
Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles injury.
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.

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 POSITIVE0° BEVEL STOP TO ADJUST
See Figure 19. • UnpLug your saw.
BEVEL ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
,_, WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
WINGNUT resutt in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.

• Loosen wing nut.

• Loosen hex nut securing adjustment screw.

• Turn screw and adjust base until square with saw

blade.

• Tighten hex nut and wing nut securely.

HEXNUT
POSITIVEO°BEVELSTOP _, WARNING: Attempting to make cuts without
wing nut securely tightened can result in serious
SAW BLADE injury.
CARPENTER'SSQUARE

\ LENGTH
See Figure 20.
OF CUT SCALE

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.
TO CHECK

• Unplug your saw.

,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could LENGTHOF CUT SCALE Fig. 20
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury. 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
• Place your saw in an upside down position on
blade has cut. NOTE: Six inches is the maximum
workbench. See Figure 19.
length of cut that can be measured. Also, it is
• Using a carpenter's square, check squareness of accurate only when the depth of cut is set at full
saw blade to the base of your saw. maximum depth.

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 TO POCKET CUT Squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always
See Figure 21. let the blade reach full speed then slowly lower
blade Into the workpiece until base is flat against
_L WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero workplece.
before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket After you complete your cut release the trigger and
cut at any other setting can result in loss of allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the
control of your saw possibly causing serious blade has stopped, remove it from the workpiece.
injury. Corners may then be cleared out with a hand saw or
sabre saw.
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. _, WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a
raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could
Always raise the lower blade guard with the lead to serious injury.
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
not touch the workpiece. See Figure 21.

LOWERBLADE
GUARDHANDLE Fig. 21

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 LUBRICATION
,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
part may create a hazard or cause product sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
damage. the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further lubrication is required.
GENERAL
EXTENSION CORDS
Only the parts shown on parts list, page nineteen, are
intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
All other parts represent an important part of the power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent
double insulation system and should be serviced only tool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy
enough to carry the current the tool will draw.
by a qualified Sears service technicLan.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is
recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged length. When working outdoors, use an extension
by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon cord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord's jacket
dust, etc. will be marked WA.

_, WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, _, CAUTION: Keep extension cords away from the
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating cutting area and position the cord so that it will
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They not get caught on lumber, tools, etc., during
cutting operation.
contain chemical_ that can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic.

It has been found that electric tools are subject to A WARNING: Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use
accelerated wear and possible premature failure when
they are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, tool with a damaged cord since touching the
wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The damaged area could cause electrical shock
chips and grindings from these materials are highly resulting in serious injury.
abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings,
brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not Extension cords suitable for use with your circular saw
recommended that this tool be used for extended are available at your nearest Sears Retail Store.
work on 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.

,_ 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,

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 CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW -- MODEL NUMBERS 315.108330 / 315.108340

SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 19

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 CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW -- MODEL NUMBERS 315.108330/315.108340

[ 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,
regarding your
I
SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST

Key Part Key Part

No. Number Description Quan. No. Number Description Quan.

1 974542-001 Data Plate (Model No. 315.108330) ............... 1 17 623547-OO2 Spring Washer ............................................... 1
974543-001 Data Plate (Model No. 315.108340) ............... 1 18 612999-001 Blade Screw ................................................... 1
2 969858-001 Gear and Spindle ........................................... 1 19 975141-001 Logo Plate (Model No. 315.108330) .............. 1
3 999637-003 Bearing ........................................................... 1 975143-001 Logo Plate (Model No. 315.108340) .............. 1
4 969373-002 Lower Blade Guard Support ........................... 1 20 621433-018 Carriage Bolt (1/4-20 x 3-3/4 in.) .................... 1
5 974999-001 * Screw (#10-16 x 3/4 in. Pan Hd.) ................... 4 21 974802-001 Base Assembly .............................................. 1
6 975205-001 Logo Plate ...................................................... 1 22 931744-059 Washer ........................................................... 2
7 968442-002 Fixed Blade Guard ......................................... 1 23 621438-006 Wing Nut **STD541625 ................................. 2
8 968702-011 * Screw (#8-16 x 3/4 in. Pan Hd.) ..................... 3 24 621433-001 Carriage Bolt (1/4-20 x 5/8 in.)
9 974900-001 **STD532507 ................................................. 1
Bumper .......................................................... 1
25 941401-815 Roll Pin ........................................................... 1
10 989592-001 * Screw (#8-10 x 1-1/8 in. Fil. Hd.) .................... 1
11 967952-001 26 706404-007 Hex Nut (#8-32) **STD541008 ...................... 1
Torsion Spring ................................................ 1
12 974771-001 27 614658-010 * Screw (#8-'32 x 5/8 in. Pan Hd.) ..................... 1
Lower Blade Guard Assembly ........................ 1
13 718602-804 28 990147-001 Warning Tag .................................................. 1
Retaining Ring ................................................ 1
14 999982-001 Inner Blade Washer ....................................... 1 29 974716-001 Wrench ........................................................... 1

Saw Blade 7-1/4 in. for 5/8 in. Arbor .............. 1 972000-321 Owner's Manual
15 ***
16 998463-001 Outer Blade Washer ....................................... 1

NOTE: "A"- The assembly 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.

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div.98 -- Source 980.00
*** Complete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Sears Retail Store

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

1-800-4-MY-HOM EsMAnytime, 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 6a.m.-11p.m.CST,
(1-800-366-7278) 7 days a week

www.sears.comlpartsdirect

To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement:

1-800-827-6655
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST, Mon. - Sat.
,t

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio, AU Canada pour service en fran(;}ais:

y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio: 1-877-LE-FOYERSM
1-888-SU-HOGAR 8M (1-877-533-6937)
(1-888-784-6427)

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