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manual • o wners Sears MOOEL NO. 315.11870 CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation Instructions Carefully Introduction • • Operation • Repair Parts THIS SAFETY SEAL OF THE POWER TOOL INSTITUTE ASSURES YOU: the Seal, ere pro_foced in accordance with applicable Standards for Safety of Under.
GUARANTEE CRAFTSMAN PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS ARE UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED ONE YEAR TO GIVE COMPLETE SATISFACTION OR RETURN FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. THIS GUARANTEE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO ANY SEARS STORE. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. end SIMPSONS-SEARS LTD.
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DO read thoroughly INTRODUCTION DON'T use your CIRCULAR before read- ERATING INSTRUCTIONS before using your ing thoroughly, INTRODUCTION and OPERAT- CIRCULAR SAW. INSTRUCTIONS. DO be sure the voltage of the power supply DON'T begin operation unless lower blade guard agrees with the data plate marking...
operating Fig. Fig. 2 Fig. 3 PREPARING FOR OPERATION When making accurate cuts take into consideration wrench to acti_ute kick-proof clutch. Operating with not only the width of tee blade but also its kerf. Most blade Screw securely tightened is recommended only blades have teeth that ere set alternately to the right for the users which prefer to operate without benefit...
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..IAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW--MODEL NUMBER 315.11870 Fig. 5 Fig, 6 Fig. 4 DEPTH OF CUT--freer depth adjustment should knurled head screw IB) by turning conntemlockwise permit only one tooth of the blade to proie_ below the and remove outboard base. Insert rip guide (A) under material to be cut.
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TORSION SPRING REPLACEMENT WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR EYE SHIELD WHEN REPLACING TORSION SPRING. IMPORTANT--BE SURE POWER CORD IS DISCON- NECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY, In pml_rlng to re- place torsion spring e 3/32" pin at least one inch long will be required. In the event such a Pin is not available o 4 or 5 penny finishing nail cut off below the head and scores will suffice.
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BRUSH REPLACEMENT Periodically check brushes for wear and repluce both brushes when either is worn to about v/_ inch in length. To check length of brushes they must be removed from the unit (see instructions below). Replacemei:t of these relatively inexpensive ports, when necessary, will keep your Circular Sow operating more efficiently...