Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES; Read and follow all instructions.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ General Safety Rules .............................................................................................................................................. 2-3 ■ Specific Safety Rules/Symbols .................................................................................
Page 3 - Tool Use and Care; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS; Additional Rules For Safe Operation; F but less
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Tool Use and Care ■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure andsupport the workpiece to a stable platform. Holdingthe work by hand or against your body is unstable andmay lead to loss of control. ■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for yourapplication. The correct to...
Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions For Charger
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS Important Safety Instructions For Charger ■ Save these instructions. This manual containsimportant safety and operating instructions forbattery charger item number 9 -11040 (981399-001). Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,fire, or seriou...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS; NAME; FEATURES; DEFINITIONS
5 SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current --- Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n 0 No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load .../mi...
Page 8 - MOUNTING CHARGER
8 FEATURES MOUNTING CHARGER See Figure 4. Your charger has a "key hole" hanging feature forconvenient, space saving storage. If desired, you canmount your charger to a wall.Screws should be installedso that center distances are 4-1/8 inches apart. Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Fig. 2 CHARGER BATTERY PACK SH...
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY; TO REMOVE / ATTACH BATTERY PACK
9 ASSEMBLY BATTERY PACK Fig. 5 Fig. 6 BLADE CLAMP SCREW BLADE CLAMP BLADE SAW BAR PIN 5 mm BLADE WRENCH BLADE CLAMP SCREW BLADE CLAMP HOLE HOLE IN SAW BLADE BLADE CLAMP ■ Loosen the blade clamp screw enough to permit thesaw blade to be inserted between blade clamp andsaw bar. Note: It is never neces...
Page 10 - OPERATION; CHARGING BATTERY PACK
10 OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools.Failure to do so could result in objects being throwninto your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. CHARGING BATTERY PACK The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a lowcharge co...
Page 11 - TO CHANGE POSITIONS OF BASE ASSEMBLY:; Remove battery pack.; PIVOT; GENERAL CUTTING
11 BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY See Figure 9. The base assembly of your reciprocating saw pivots upand down in both directions. It also is adjustable, allowingthe use of the blade teeth at different positions on theblade. TO CHANGE POSITIONS OF BASE ASSEMBLY: ■ Remove battery pack. See Figure 3. WARNING: Fa...
Page 12 - PLUNGE CUTTING; Make sure blade does not touch work
12 OPERATION PLUNGE CUTTING See Figure 11. Fig. 12 Fig. 11 METAL CUTTING See Figure 12. Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum,brass, and copper may be cut with your saw. Be carefulnot to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force. Werecommend cutting oil when cutting most soft metals...
Page 13 - BATTERIES; R E; When servicing use only identical; Do not at any time let brake fluids,; MAINTENANCE; Do not attempt to modify this tool or
13 BATTERIES Your saw's battery pack is equipped with 15 nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service fromeach charging will depend on the type of work you aredoing. The batteries in this tool have been designed to providemaximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, theywill e...
Page 14 - ACCESSORIES; LENGTH; For rough cuts in wood.; BLADE SELECTION; If this
14 ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores. LENGTH IN. . 6 12 12 4 TEETH PER IN. . 6 6 6 24 WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed above might be hazardous. BLADE TYPES For fast smooth cuts in woods, masonite, plastics, hard...
Page 15 - CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW; PARTS LIST; Key; Owner’s Manual
15 Charging Flashing Soft Start Ready + Bad Battery UNIVERSAL FAST CHARGE ® CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW MODEL NUMBER 315.271290 SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number...
Page 16 - For repair of major brand appliances in your own home...; no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!; For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals; To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement:; HomeCentral
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