Craftsman 315.114261 Operator's Manual page 9

ATTACHING THE BLADE
See Figure 2, page i.
WARNING:
A 5-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade
capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too
thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the
flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in con-
tact with the blade guard, while thicker blades will
prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle.
Either of these situations could result in a serious ac-
cident.
 Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from the saw.
 Remove blade wrench (5 mm hex key) from storage
area.
 Depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw
and outer blade washer.
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spin-
dle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete
stop before engaging spindle lock.
 Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been re-
moved, replace it before placing blade on spindle.
Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade
will not tighten properly.
 Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto
spindle.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw.
 Replace outer blade washer.
 Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade screw.
Tighten the blade screw securely by turning it counter-
clockwise.
NOTE: Turn blade screw counterclockwise to tighten.
 Return blade wrench to storage area.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the
outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spin-
dle.
ASSEMBLY
REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 3, page ii.
 Remove battery pack from saw.
 Remove blade wrench from storage area.
 Position saw as shown depress spindle lock button,
and remove blade screw by turning it clockwise.
 Remove outer blade washer.
 Remove the blade.
WARNING:
cessories not recommended by the manufacturer
of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
EDGE GUIDE
(Sold Separately)
Use an edge guide with the saw when making wide rip
cuts. A five inch scale has been provided on the edge
guide. When using the width of cut scale on the base in
combination with the edge guide, cuts can be made up to
6 in. to the left of the edge guide or 8-7/8 in. to the right of
the edge guide.
The edge guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in a
cut. The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback.
INSTALLING EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 4, page ii.
 Remove battery pack from saw.
WARNING:
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
 Place edge guide through holes in saw base.
 Adjust edge guide to the width needed.
 Tighten edge guide screw (wing screw) securely.
When using an edge guide, position the face of the edge
guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This makes for
a true cut without pinching the blade. The guiding edge of
workpiece must be straight for your cut to be straight. Use
caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut.
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Do not use any attachments or ac-
Failure to remove battery pack from