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Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
PRO I 0 H A L
10 in. Stationary
RADIAL ARM SAW
Model No.
315.220100
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• Safety
• Features
CAUTION: Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Operating
• Assembly
Instructions before first use of this
• Operation
product.
• Maintenance
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
• Parts List
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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983000-041
5-02
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge, Contact a Sears Service Center for repair. If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 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
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Attaching Elevating Handwheel ........................................................................................................................ 23 Installing the Yoke Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 24 Removing the Blade .......................................................................................................................................... 25 Attaching Table Supports ...
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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 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL A Indicates danger, warning or caution, May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs, DANGER: Failure to
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• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make • BEFORE MOUNTING, DISCONNECTING OR sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use REMOUNTING THE MOTOR; unplug the saw and only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your remove the switch key. product will draw, An undersized cord will cause a • WHEN SERVICING, use only identical Sears drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and replacement parts. Use of any other parts may overheating, A wire gage size (A.W,G,) of at least create a hazard o
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• CUT ONLY WOOD, PLASTIC OR WOOD-LIKE KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM MATERIALS. Do not cut metal, OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, • BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean are secure. tool, • NEVER cut more than one piece at a time, DO KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling table at a time, an
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• BEFORE CUTTING, position and tighten the blade • SECURE THE SAW. Firmly bolt the saw to the leg stand to keep the saw from tipping, walking, or guard and anti-kickback pawls. Test the pawls to make sure they would stop kickback if it started, sliding, Keep the points sharp, • DO NOT SET UP WORK WITH THE BLADE • KEEP THE SAW BLADE PATH CLEAR. Position SPINNING. Keep the saw power off until you are ready to use it. the saw to allow enough room on all sides so neither the operator nor a visitor s
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EXTENSION CORDS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock, This tool is the tool's plug, When using a power tool at a consid- erable distance from the power source, use an equipped with an electric cord having an equipment- extension cord heavy enough to carry the curre
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LIFT MOTORCOVERTO EXPOSESWITCH CHANGING VOLTAGE See Figures 2- 4. Your radial saw has been set up at the factory to operate efficiently on a 120V AC single voltage circuit, However, if heavy duty operation is required, the circuits are overloaded, or the circuit is low voltage, have a qualified electrician change the voltage on the main power system to a 240V AC voltage circuit, ,_ WARNING: The control cut device is set up for a 120V AC single voltage circuit. Do not modify the control cut cord.
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Blade Arbor 5/8 in. 16in. Cutting Capacity- Maximum In-Rip Blade Diameter lOin. 3 in. Depth of Cut at 90 ° 0o_90 ° 2.25 in. Depth of Cut at 45 ° Blade Bevel Angle Table Size 40x27x 1 in. Radial Arm Swing Range 45 ° minimum left - 90° right 5.35 in. 36 in. Blade Height Adjust Table Height 17.25 in. Rating 13.0/6.5 Amperes Carriage Travel 15.50 in. Input Cutting Capacity - Maximum Cross Cut 120V/240V 60 Hz - AC only 26 in. No Load Speed 3,450 RPM Cutting Capacity - Maximum Out-Rip Bevel Cut Infeed
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Resin Throw-Back Asticky,sap-based substance. Sawthrowing backa workpiece similarto kickback, RipCut ThroughSawing Ina radialsaw,acutmadewiththebladeparallel to Anycuttingoperation wherethebladeextends thefenceandperpendicular tothearm(canbeacross completely through theworkpiece. orwiththegrain),Theteethpointupatthepointof TrailingEnd contact withthewood. Theworkpiece endlastcutbythebladeina ripcut. SawbladePath Workpiece Theareadirectlyinlinewiththeblade-- over,under, Theitemonwhichthecutting o
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Check all loose parts from the box with the list below, Use the instructions on the following pages to assemble. All fasteners are shown actual size, 1, Saw Assembly .................................................... 1 SAW ASSEMBLYSHOWNAS PACKED Fig, 5 Blade Wrench ..................................................... 2 2, Elevating Handwheel 3, A, Handwheel ..................................................... 1 B. Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in. Soc, Hd,) .................... 1 C. Star Washer .......
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Check aH bose parts from the box with the Hst bebw. Use the instructions on the following pages to assembb. AH fasteners are shown actual size. 9. Fence .................................................................. 1 . Saw Base to Leg Stand AssemMy A. Saw AssemMy (not shown) ........................... 1 B, Leg Stand AssemMy (not shown) .................. 1 C, Hex BoUt(5/16-18 x 5/8 in, Hex Head) ........... 4 D, Washer (5/16 in.) ........................................... 8 E. Lock Washer
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Check aH Uooseparts from the box with the Hst beUow. Use the instructions on the following pages to assemMe. AH fasteners are shown actuaUsize, 12. TaMe Support 15. Leg Stand ........................................................... 1 A. TaMe Support Rails ....................................... 2 A. Leg ................................................................ 4 B. Square Head BoUt(5/18-18 x 3/4 in.) ............. 4 B. Long Bottom Brace ....................................... 2 C. Long
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The following tools are needed for assembly and alignment. They are not included with this saw. LEVEL HEXKEYS: MEDIUMFLATBLADE SCREWDRIVER 5/32in. AND 1/8in, PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER PENCIL SMALL HAMMER PUERS CHANNELLOCK PLIERS FRAMINGSQUARE 15
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Carriage Lock ] CONTRO_UT D C _R3W_E 10 inch Radial Arm Saw "_ A WARNING/ ADVERTENCIA 00RPM 120/ 240VOLTS 13/ 6.5 Amp60Hz AC0NLY I NSERVICING,USE ONLYIDENTICALCRAFTSMAN | LACEMENTPARTS. ! For your own safety, Read and understand I MODEL 315.220100 BER. NO. _1 owner's manual before operating saw. I MADE INTAIWAN / _ _ _I • This tool has more than one connection to the SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO. L -- _ 43F1 _.Customer He/p _ 1-800-932-3188J power source. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock or inju
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Control C Speed Adjustment / On I Off O ADVERTENCIA ,_ WARNING G J° _oryoursafety, readowners manualbefore operating f • Wearsafetygoggles. jf • Donotperform freehand cuts. J • Returncarriagetofull rearpositionaftereachcrosscut. J ° Seeinstructions onhowtoreduce theriskofkickback. j" • Whenripping, usepushstickwhenbladeis set2 inches ormorefrom j" fence. J • Whenripping, usepushhlock andauxiliary fence whenbladeissetbetween f 1/2and2 inches fromfence.Donotmake ripcuts narrower than1/2inch, _' •
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KNOW YOUR RADIAL SAW Control functions include 1) column height [elevating handwheel], 2- arm angle [arm lock knob], 3- yoke See Figure 9A. movement on arm [*carriage lock knob] 4- yoke OVERVIEW - The main operating components include rotation [*yoke pivot latch and *yoke lock handle] and, the column, the arm, and the yoke assembly (yoke, 5) blade bevel [*bevel index lever and *bevel lock motor, and blade), and their operation is summarized knob]. in the paragraph below. Safety features and cont
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BEVEL LOCK LEVER - Sets and locks blade angle, it FEATURES LiST is located below the handle. See Figure 9B. See Figures 9A - 9D. BLADE - For maximum performance, use the Crafts- ADJUSTABLE TABLES - A narrow spacer table and man 40-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped blade provided wider rear table that can be repositioned or even with your saw. It is a high-quality combination blade replaced with different tables. See Figure 9C. suitable for ripping and crosscut operations. Blades ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS -
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DUAL VOLTAGE - If needed, your main power CARRIAGE - Slides along track under arm and source may be rewired by a qualified electrician to supports yoke. Contained in two carriage covers, one provide a 240V AC circuit. See the Electrica! section. on each side of the arm. See Figure 9C. CARRIAGE LOCK KNOB - Controls whether the DUST GUIDE - Directs sawdust, created from the cut being made, in the direction you set. Located at the carriage is locked or can travel. Located on the left rear of the up
