Craftsman 315.114261 Operator's Manual

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11 – EnglishOPERATIONCAUTION: Never use saw when guard is notoperating correctly. Check the guard for correctoperation before each use. The guard is operatingcorrectly when it moves freely and readily returns tothe closed position. If you drop the saw, check thelower blade guard and bumper for damage at alldepth settings before reuse.STARTING/STOPPING THE SAWSee Figure 11, page iii.To start the saw: Depress the lock-off button and pulltrigger.Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the sawinto the workpiece.WARNING: The blade coming in contact with theworkpiece before it reaches full speed could causethe saw to “kickback” toward you resulting in seri-ous injury.To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger.After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade tocome to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw fromthe workpiece while the blade is moving.WIDTH OF CUT SCALESee Figure 12, page iii.A width of cut scale has been provided on the base ofthe saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, thescale can be used to measure up to four inches to theright side of the blade. It can be used to measure up toone inch to the left side of the blade.ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTHSee Figure 13, page iiiAlways keep correct blade depth setting. The correctblade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in.below the material being cut. More blade depth willincrease the chance of kickback and cause the cut to berough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is locatedon the upper blade guard. Remove battery pack from saw. Loosen depth adjustment knob. 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 lowersaw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns withnotch on blade guard. Tighten depth adjustment knob securely.OPERATING THE SAWSee Figures 14 - 16, page iii.It is important to understand the correct method for oper-ating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learnthe correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw.DANGER: When lifting the saw from theworkpiece, the blade is exposed on the undersideof the saw until the lower blade guard closes. Makesure the lower blade guard is closed before settingthe saw down.WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer,always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss ofcontrol could cause an accident resulting in pos-sible serious injury.To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while mak-ing a cut. Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is alwaysto your side. Support the workpiece near the cut. Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiecewill not move during the cut. Always place the saw on the workpiece that is sup-ported, not the “cut off” piece. Place the workpiece with the “good” side down. Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut beforebeginning the cut.CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTINGSee Figure 17, page iii.When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cutwith the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown inthe figure.Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cutin scrap material along a guideline to determine howmuch, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce anaccurate cut.NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline isthe amount you should offset the guide.RIP CUTTING WITHOUT EDGE GUIDESee Figure 18, page iii.Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with thesaw. Secure the workpiece. Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece usingC-clamps. Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut.NOTE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.