Craftsman 315.108490 - Manual (Page 7)

FEATURES
KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.
Features include easily operated bevel cut and depth
of cut adjustment mechanisms, positive 0° bevel stop,
length of cut scale, directed air flow for keeping line of
cut clear, and blade wrench storage.
SWITCH
To turn your saw ON, depress the switch trigger.
Release switch trigger to turn your saw OFF.
UPPER
BLADE GUARD
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purpose listed below)
■ Cutting all types of wood products (lumber,
plywood, paneling).
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your circular saw has a precision built electric motor, it
should be connected to a power supply that is 120
volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).
Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A
substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and
the motor will overheat. If your saw does not operate
when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power
supply.
RWIT^H
DEPTH OF CUT
ADJUSTMENT
(WING NUT)
BLADE
WRENCH
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
BEVEL CUT
ADJUSTMENT
(WING NUT)
Fig. 1
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.