Craftsman 315.220381 Saw User Manual


 
FEATURESLIST
See Figures9A-9D.
ADJUSTABLE TABLES - A_narrow spacer table and
wider rear table that can be repositionedoreven
replaced with different tables. See Figure 9C.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Toothed pawls thatsnag
the work in case of kickbackduring ripcuts. (When
the blade is parallelto the arm, the pawlsare in front
ofthe blade.) Keep the pawls in place to reduce risk
ofinjury. See Figure 9D.
ARM - The assembly extendingfrom the column,
whichsupportstheyoke, the motor,and the blade.
See Figure 9A.
ARM LOCK KNOB - Controls arm angle. Use to set
the arm tothe positivestops at 0°, 45" left, and 45"
rightand tolock the arm inplace. Located on top of
arm at front. See Figures9A and 9B.
BEVEL INDEX KNOB - Controls the blade angle
between positivestopsat 0°, 45", and 90°. Located
behindthe handle. See Figure 9B.
BEVEL INDEX SCALE - Shows the blade angle for
bevel cutsand is located behindthe handle. See
Figure 9B.
BEVEL LOCK LEVER - Sets and locksblade angle. It
is locatedbelow the handle. See Figure9B.
BLADE - For maximum performance, use the Crafts-
man 40-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped blade provided
with yoursaw. It isa high-qualitycombinationblade
suitablefor rippingand crosscutoperations.Blades
recommendedfor other operationsare listedin the
Accessorysectionofthis manual. The blade is
powered by the main motorand turned off bythe
switch.See Figure 9D.
,_ WARNING: Use only blades rated for at least
5,000 rpm and recommendedfor use onthis
saw. Check with your nearest Sears retailstore.
BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY - Protectiveunitover
the blade, with a rivingknife,anti-kickback pawls,an
upper blade guard, a lowerouter blade guard, and a
lowerinner blade guard. Always keep each item in
place unless specificallyinstructedto move it. See
Figures 9A and 9D.
BLADE GUARD CLAMP SCREW - Secures the
bladeguard to the motor. Locatedbetween the blade
andthe motor. See Figure 9D.
MITERSCALE
ARMLOCKKNOB
YOKE
YOKEPIVOTLATCH
RIP
SCALE(S)
COLUMNTUBE
BEVEL
INDEXKNOB
YOKE
LOCKHANDLE
INDEXSCALE
ER
MOTOR
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