Craftsman 315.21636 manual

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    Owner's Manual 16 in. variablespeed SCROLL SAW Model No. 315.216360 Save this manual for future reference. A, CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 • Safety • Features • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List Sears, Roebuc[...]

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    • Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2 • Warranty and Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2 • Rules For Safe Operatio[...]

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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, SYMBO[...]

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    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G) o[...]

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    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool. A LARGE PIECE OF MATERIAL SHOULD BE SUPPORTED while cutting. To minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback, always support long [...]

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    EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a consider- able distance from the power source, use an exten- sion cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in li[...]

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    Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the table at any angle other than 90 ° to the blade. Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the workpiece. Compound Cut A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time. Freehand (for scroll saw) Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided [...]

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    _lj WARNING: To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, lubricating, installing or removing. blades, cleaning, or when not in[...]

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    The following labels are on the scroll saw with locations indicated. WARNING ON OFF a CRRFTSMRN ° Consumer Help Line 1-800-932-3188 WARNING / ADVERTENCIA Fig. 3[...]

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    This versatile variable speed scroll saw isgreat for making toys, puzzles, games, artwork, and jewelry. It is a handy do-it-yourself tool. It cuts wood, wood composition products, plastic, and other fibrous material up to2 inches thick. It also cuts nonferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper). KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW Before attempting to use your saw,[...]

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    HOLD DOWN FOOT/BLADE GUARD The hold down foot should be lowered until it just rests on top Of the workpieoe to prevent the workpieco from lifting while cutting, but not so much that the workpiece drags. The vertical portion provides e blade guard to prevent accidental blade contact. HOLD DOWN FOOT LOCK KNOB Allows you to raise or lower the hold dow[...]

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    CLAMPING SCROLL SAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 7. If the scroll saw is to be used in a portable application, we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. • Mount saw to board [...]

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    SQUARING TABLE TO THE BLADE See Figures 9 and 10. • Loosen the hold down foot lock knob and move hold down rod all the way up. Tighten knob. • Loosen the table lock knob and move the table untit it is approximately perpendicular, or at right angle to the blade. • Place a small square on the table next to the blade to check if the table is 90 [...]

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    HEX BOLT SAW TABLE HEX NUT ERO DEGRE STOP ASSEMBLY Fig. 11 The zero stop assembly can be rotated to the left and down out of the way and the table can be angled up to 12' to the left. See Figure 12. Note: Make sure the zero degree stop is rotated all the way down or it will contact the blade storage drawer as you angle to the left. • On the [...]

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    Loosen the foot adjusting knob. See Figure 13. To center the hold down foot around the saw blade, slide the hold down foot to the side. Tighten the foot adjusting knob. Position blade and securely tighten blade knob. Turn the quick release knob to the right or clockwise to tension the blade. Turn the tension adjusting knob to the right, clockwise o[...]

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    This scroll saw is designed to cut wood, wood compo- sition products, plastic, and nonferrous metals (alumi- num, brass, copper). GENERAL OPERATION Please read and understand the following items concerning your scroll saw before attempting to use the saw. • There is a learning curve for each person who wants to use this saw. During that period of[...]

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    LOCK POST See Figure 17. To prevent unauthorized use of your scroll saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the knob in the OFF position. A Master Lock® 105D padlock should be used. When the lock is installed and locked, as illustrated, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location. • To lock t[...]

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    STACK CUTTING See Figure 19. After becoming well acquainted with your saw through practice and experience, you may wish to try stack cutting. Stack cutting may be used when several identical shapes need to be cut. Several pieces of wood may be stacked on top and secured to each other before cutting. The wood pieces may be joined together by placing[...]

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    Properly support round material such as dowel rods. They have a tendency to roll during a cut, causing the blade to "bite." Toavoid this, always use a "v" block. • Clear everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table before plugging into power and turning the saw on. • PLAN THE WAY YOU WILL HOLD TH[...]

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    • Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver. • Remove brush assembly. Gently pry the brush assembly out using a small screwdriver, point of a nail or paper clip, etc. • Check for wear. If one brush is worn down shorter than 1/4 in., replace both brushes. Do not replace one side without replacing the other. • Reassemble using new brush [...]

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    CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW- MODEL NO. 315.216360 7 40 39 FIGURE A 42 37 i i I 36 _36 16 25 19 23 24 45 46 53_ __ 52[...]

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    Po G_ Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 26 27 28 Part Number 979817-002 980119-001 979814-001 979813-001 979832-001 981385-001 979809-001 979807-001 979806-001 **STD851005 979805-001 **STD851006 979803-002 979802-001 980123-001 979777-001 979788-001 979786-001 979785-001 979784-001 979775-001 979776-001 979774-0[...]

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    ro J_ CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW - MODEL NO. 315.216360 29 12 20 "26 24 18 14 12 14 15 37 38 39 40 42 FIGURE B I[...]

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    ro ol [ CRAFTSMAN SCROLL SAW- MODEL NO. 315.216360 I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the frame. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your SCROLL | SAW or when ordering repair parts. J Key Pad No. Number 1 979827-002 2 979737-001 3 979736-002 4 979742-001 5 979735-001 6 979756-001 7 979734-001 8 97982[...]

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    In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1"800-4-MY-HOME s° (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces - 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. CST, 7 days a week P[...]