Craftsman Cordless Saw 31527129 User Manual

Owner's Manual  
®
Variable Speed / 1-3/16 in. Stroke  
PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS  
RECIPROCATING SAW  
Model No.  
315.271290  
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future reference  
• Safety  
• Features  
• Assembly  
• Operation  
• Maintenance  
• Parts List  
CAUTION: Read and follow  
all Safety Rules and Operating  
Instructions before first use of  
this product.  
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
Tool Use and Care  
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and  
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding  
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and  
may lead to loss of control.  
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp  
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting  
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
Check for misalignment or binding of moving  
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition  
that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged,  
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents  
are caused by poorly maintained tools.  
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your  
application. The correct tool will do the job better and  
safer at the rate for which ii is designed.  
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.  
A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is  
dangerous and must be repaired.  
Use only accessories that are recommended by  
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that  
may be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of injury  
when used on another tool.  
Disconnect battery pack from tool before making  
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing  
the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the  
risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
Service  
Tool service must be performed by a qualified  
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed  
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.  
Store idle tools out of the reach of children and  
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the  
hands of untrained users.  
When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-  
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance  
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or  
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a  
risk of shock or injury.  
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from  
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,  
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can  
make a connection from one terminal to another.  
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause  
sparks, burns, or a fire.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS  
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact  
hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.  
Additional Rules For Safe Operation  
Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual  
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as  
well as the specific potential hazards related to  
this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious injury.  
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near  
fire or heat. They may explode. Following this rule  
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious  
personal injury.  
Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-  
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-  
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use  
one heavy enough to carry the current your prod-  
uct will draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least  
16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet  
or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not  
recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier  
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier  
the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line  
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.  
Your battery tool should be charged in a location  
where the temperature is more than 50°F but less  
than 100°F. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,  
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in  
contact with your skin, wash immediately with  
soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or  
vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them  
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek  
immediate medical attention. Following this rule will  
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.  
Important Rules For Battery Tools  
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an  
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in  
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards  
when not using your battery tool or when chang-  
ing accessories.  
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS  
Important Safety Instructions For Charger  
Save these instructions. This manual contains  
important safety and operating instructions for  
battery charger item number 9-11040 (981399-001).  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,  
fire, or serious personal injury.  
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating  
of charger as specified below:  
Cord Length (Feet)  
Cord Size (AWG)  
25'  
16  
50'  
16  
100'  
16  
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage  
Before using battery charger, read all instructions  
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery  
charger, and product using battery charger. Follow-  
ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or  
serious personal injury.  
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or  
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a  
qualified serviceman. Following this rule will reduce  
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal  
injury.  
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only nickel-  
cadmium and nickel metal hydride type recharge-  
able batteries. Other types of batteries may burst  
causing personal injury and damage. Following this  
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious  
personal injury.  
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp  
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any  
way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Following this  
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or  
serious personal injury.  
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified  
serviceman when service or repair is required.  
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of elec-  
tric shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce the  
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following  
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or  
serious personal injury.  
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by  
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a  
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,  
fire, or serious personal injury.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug  
charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-  
nance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not  
reduce this risk. Following this rule will reduce the  
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
To reduce the risk of damage to charger body and  
cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when  
disconnecting charger. Following this rule will reduce  
the risk of serious personal injury.  
Do not use charger outdoors. Following this rule will  
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious  
personal injury.  
Make sure cord is located to that it will not be  
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to  
damage or stress. Following this rule will reduce the  
risk of serious personal injury.  
Disconnect charger from power supply when not  
in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of  
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
An extension cord should not be used unless  
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord  
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If  
extension cord must be used, make sure:  
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT  
TOUCH UNINSULATED PORTION OF OUTPUT  
CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED BATTERY  
TERMINAL.  
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same  
number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.  
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently  
and use them to instruct others who may use this  
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them  
these instructions also. Following this rule will  
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious  
personal injury.  
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good  
electrical condition; and  
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SYMBOLS  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
Voltage  
V
Volts  
A
Amperes  
Hertz  
Current  
Hz  
min  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Time  
Minutes  
Alternating Current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
---  
n
No Load Speed  
Rotational speed, at no load  
0
.../min  
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute  
Revolutions, strokes,  
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute  
Safety Alert Symbol  
Indicates danger, warning or caution.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is  
involved.  
FEATURES  
DEFINITIONS  
A)  
B)  
C)  
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.  
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.  
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury  
to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric  
shock and personal injury.  
D)  
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the  
equipment.  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW  
See Figure 1.  
SWITCH  
To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-off button and pull  
switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your saw  
OFF.  
Before attempting to use your reciprocating saw,  
familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety  
requirements.  
VARIABLE SPEED  
WARNING: Carefully read through this entire owner's  
manual before using your new reciprocating saw. Pay  
close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation,  
Warnings and Cautions. If you use your reciprocating  
saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will  
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.  
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher  
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled  
by the amount of switch trigger depression.  
APPLICATIONS  
(Use only for the purposes listed below)  
Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,  
Your reciprocating saw has been shipped completely  
assembled except for the blade. Inspect it carefully to  
make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during  
shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact  
your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain replacement  
parts before attempting to operate saw. Two blades, blade  
wrench (5 mm hex key) and this owner's manual are also  
included.  
paneling, composition board, and hard wood).  
Cutting masonite and plastic.  
Cutting drywall.  
Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods,  
aluminum, brass, and copper.  
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate  
your saw until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to  
do so could result in possible serious personal injury.  
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.  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
BLADE WRENCH HOLDER  
RECIPROCATING SAW  
Blade Stroke  
Motor  
315.271290  
1-3/16 in.  
A blade wrench (5 mm hex key) is packed with your saw.  
A convenient feature on your saw is the wrench holder.  
This is a slot located on the bottom portion of the saw  
handle. It is convenient for storing the wrench when it is  
not being used.  
18 Volt DC  
0-2500 SPM  
Variable Speed  
1/2 in.  
No Load Speed  
Switch  
Shank Capacity  
CHARGER  
LOCK-OFF BUTTON  
ITEM NO. 9-11040  
(981399-001)  
Your saw is equipped with a "lock-off" button which  
reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off  
button is located on the handle above the switch trigger.  
You must depress the lock-off button in order to pull the  
switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is  
released. Note: You can depress the lock-off button from  
either the left or right side.  
Input  
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only  
9.6 - 24 Volt  
Charger Voltage  
Charger Rate  
BATTERY PACK  
1 Hour  
ITEM NO. 9-11034  
(981404-001)  
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FEATURES  
DEPRESS HERE TO  
PULL SWITCH TRIGGER  
BASE  
ASSEMBLY  
SAW  
BLADE  
LOCK-OFF  
BUTTON  
LOCK-OFF  
BUTTON  
SWITCH  
TRIGGER  
BLADE WRENCH  
(5 mm HEX KEY)  
BATTERY  
PACK  
BLADE  
WRENCH HOLDER  
Fig. 1  
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FEATURES  
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER  
BATTERY PACK SHOWN ATTACHED TO CHARGER  
YELLOW LIGHT "ON" AND RED  
LIGHT FLASHING INDICATES  
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK  
UNIVERSAL  
F
AST CHARGE  
CHARGER  
Bad  
Battery  
®
+
Charging  
Flashing  
Soft Start  
Ready  
®
UNIVERSAL  
Bad  
Battery  
AST CHARGE  
F
+
Charging  
Flashing  
Soft Start  
Ready  
CHARGER  
BATTERY PACK SHOWN  
IN CHARGER  
RED LIGHT "ON" INDICATES  
FAST CHARGING MODE  
Fig. 3  
GREEN LIGHT "ON" INDICATES FULLY  
CHARGED AND SLOW CHARGING  
TO MAINTAIN BATTERY PACK  
Fig. 2  
MOUNTING CHARGER  
See Figure 4.  
Your charger has a "key hole" hanging feature for  
convenient, space saving storage. If desired, you can  
mount your charger to a wall.Screws should be installed  
so that center distances are 4-1/8 inches apart.  
4-1/8 in.  
CHARGER  
BACK SIDE OF CHARGER  
Fig. 4  
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ASSEMBLY  
Loosen the blade clamp screw enough to permit the  
Note: When saw is purchased, the battery pack is  
attached to the saw.  
saw blade to be inserted between blade clamp and  
saw bar.  
WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your  
saw when you are assembling parts, making  
adjustments, assembling or removing blades,  
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack  
will prevent accidental starting that could cause  
serious personal injury.  
Note: It is never necessary to remove the blade  
clamp screw from the blade clamp when installing or  
removing blade.  
Align the hole in the shank of the blade and blade  
clamp with the pin in the saw bar, then seat both on  
the pin in the saw bar.  
TO REMOVE / ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
See Figure 5.  
Tighten blade clamp screw securely.  
Remove blade wrench and store it in wrench holder.  
Replace battery pack.  
TO REMOVE:  
Depress latch located on front of battery pack (1) to  
release battery pack.  
Pull on battery pack (2) to remove from saw.  
BLADE CLAMP  
PIN  
BLADE  
CLAMP SCREW  
HOLE IN  
TO ATTACH:  
SAW BLADE  
Align raised ribs on battery pack with grooves on  
bottom of saw, then attach battery pack to saw as  
shown in figure 5.  
Make sure the latch on battery pack snaps in place  
and battery pack is secured to saw before beginning  
operation.  
SAW BAR  
BLADE CLAMP  
CLAMP SCREW  
BLADE  
DEPRESS LATCH TO  
RELEASE BATTERY PACK  
PULL TO  
REMOVE  
BLADE  
CLAMP HOLE  
RAISED RIBS  
1
2
BLADE  
Fig. 6  
5 mm BLADE WRENCH  
Note: There may be times when the blade clamp sticks to  
the saw bar and will not loosen enough to allow blades to  
be installed or removed. If this happens, loosen the blade  
clamp screw with the blade wrench, then tap lightly on the  
end of the blade wrench with a mallet. See Figure 7.  
TO  
INSTALL  
GROOVES  
TO  
REMOVE  
BLADE  
Fig. 5  
BATTERY PACK  
CLAMP SCREW  
BLADE CLAMP  
TO INSTALL SAW BLADE  
See Figure 6.  
SAW BAR  
Remove battery pack. See Figure 5.  
WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from  
saw could result in accidental starting causing  
possible serious personal injury.  
Remove the 5 mm blade wrench provided with your  
saw from wrench holder. Note: Wrench holder is  
located in bottom portion of saw handle. See Figure 1.  
BLADE WRENCH  
(5 mm HEX KEY)  
MALLET  
Fig. 7  
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OPERATION  
If after one hour red light is still flashing, this indicates  
a defective battery pack and should be replaced.  
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety  
glasses with side shields when operating tools.  
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown  
into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.  
Green light on indicates battery pack is fully charged  
and slow charging to maintain battery pack.  
Yellow light on and red light flashing indicates defective  
battery pack. Return battery pack to your nearest  
Sears Repair Center for checking or replacing.  
CHARGING BATTERY PACK  
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low  
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,  
you should charge it until light on front of charger changes  
from red to green.  
When your battery pack becomes fully charged, the  
red light will turn OFF and the green light will turn ON.  
After normal usage, 1 hour of charging time is required  
to be fully charged. A minimum charge time of 1-1/2  
hours is required to recharge a completely discharged  
battery pack.  
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they  
are charged. Allow several cycles (cutting followed by  
recharging) for them to become fully charged.  
TO CHARGE  
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the  
touch while charging. This is normal and does not  
indicate a problem.  
Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.  
Make sure power supply is normal house voltage,  
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or  
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.  
Connect charger to power supply.  
When the batteries become fully charged, unplug your  
charger from power supply and remove the battery  
pack.  
Attach battery pack to charger by aligning raised ribs  
on battery pack with grooves in charger, then slide  
battery back onto charger. See Figure 8.  
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER  
BATTERY  
PACK  
LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STATUS OF  
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:  
Red LED Lighted = Fast Charging Mode.  
Green LED Lighted = Fully Charged And Slow  
TO  
REMOVE  
Charging To Maintain Battery Pack.  
Red LED Flashing = Hot Or Deeply Discharged  
Battery Pack. Also Defective Battery Pack After 1  
Hour.  
CHARGER  
Yellow LED Lighted and Red LED Flashing =  
Defective Battery Pack.  
UNIVERSAL  
Bad  
AST CHARGE  
F
Battery  
TO  
ATTACH  
+
Charging  
Flashing  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING  
HOT BATTERIES  
Soft Start  
Ready  
Under extreme continuous use, the batteries in your  
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery  
pack cool down for approximately 1 hour before attempt-  
ing to recharge. When the battery pack becomes dis-  
charged and is hot, this will cause the red light on your  
battery charger to flash. When battery pack cools down,  
red light will glow continuously indicating fast charging  
mode, 1 hour charge time. Once the battery pack cools  
down, it will recharge battery pack in fast charging mode  
as normal.  
GROOVES  
Fig. 8  
Red light should turn on. Red light indicates fast  
charging mode.  
If red light is flashing, this indicates battery pack is  
deeply discharged or hot.  
Note: This situation only occurs when extreme continuous  
use of your saw causes the batteries to become hot. It  
does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to  
"CHARGING BATTERY PACK" for normal recharging of  
batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack  
under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack  
and charger to your nearest Sears repair center for  
electrical check.  
If battery pack is hot, red light should become steady  
after battery pack has cooled down.  
If battery pack is deeply discharged, red light should  
become steady after voltage has increased, normally  
within 60 minutes.  
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OPERATION  
BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY  
GENERAL CUTTING  
See Figure 9.  
See Figure 10.  
The base assembly of your reciprocating saw pivots up  
and down in both directions. It also is adjustable, allowing  
the use of the blade teeth at different positions on the  
blade.  
TO CHANGE POSITIONS OF BASE ASSEMBLY:  
Remove battery pack. See Figure 3.  
WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from saw  
could result in accidental starting causing possible  
serious personal injury.  
Loosen the set screw in the gear frame with the blade  
wrench provided with this saw. See Figure 9.  
Reposition base assembly to desired position.  
Retighten set screw securely. Do not overtighten  
screw or use an aid with blade wrench.  
Remove blade wrench and store it in wrench holder.  
Fig. 10  
Hold your saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.  
Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign material. Be  
sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces  
should be securely clamped in a vise or with clamps to the  
work bench or table. Mark the line of cut clearly. Depress  
the lock-off button, then pull switch trigger to start the  
cutting action. Place the base assembly against the work,  
then move the blade into the work. Do not force. Use  
only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Let the  
blade and saw do the work. Use of excessive pressure  
that causes bending or twisting of the blade may result in  
broken blades.  
PIVOT  
BASE (SHOE)  
ASSEMBLY  
BLADE WRENCH  
SET SCREW  
Fig. 9  
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OPERATION  
METAL CUTTING  
PLUNGE CUTTING  
See Figure 11.  
See Figure 12.  
Fig. 12  
Fig. 11  
Metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum,  
brass, and copper may be cut with your saw. Be careful  
not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force. We  
recommend cutting oil when cutting most soft metals and  
steel. Cutting oil will also keep blades cool, increase  
cutting action, and prolong blade life.  
Mark the line of cut clearly. Choose a convenient starting  
point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the  
blade over that point. Rest front edge of base assembly  
on work and hold firmly in position. Depress the lock-off  
button, then pull switch trigger to start the cutting action.  
Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could  
ignite fumes. Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the  
clamping point to eliminate any vibration of the work being  
cut. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp work  
in a vise if possible and cut close to the vise. To cut thin  
sheet material, "sandwich" the material between  
hardboard or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate  
vibration and material tearing.  
WARNING: Make sure blade does not touch work  
until motor reaches full speed, since this could cause  
loss of control resulting in serious injury.  
Withsawbladeatfullcuttingspeed, slowlytiltsawdownward  
until tip of blade starts cutting work. After blade penetrates  
work, tilt saw until blade is perpendicular to the work.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can  
damage tool as well as workpiece.  
WARNING: When servicing use only identical  
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other  
parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.  
Only the parts shown on parts list, page 15, are intended  
to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts  
should be replaced by a qualified service technician at an  
authorized service facility.  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.  
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.  
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or  
create accessories not recommended for use with  
this tool. Any such alteration or modification is  
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition  
leading to possible serious personal injury.  
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,  
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,  
etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain  
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy  
plastic.  
BATTERIES  
Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.  
Temperatures above normal room temperature will  
shorten battery life.  
Your saw's battery pack is equipped with 15 nickel-  
cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from  
each charging will depend on the type of work you are  
doing.  
Never store batteries in a discharged condition.  
Recharge them immediately after they are  
discharged.  
The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide  
maximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, they  
will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack  
and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these  
batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry,  
could result in a serious burn.  
All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher  
the temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If  
you store your tool for long periods of time without  
using it, recharge the batteries every month or two.  
This practice will prolong battery life.  
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the  
following:  
To preserve natural resources, please  
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.  
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION  
FOR RECYCLING  
Y
C
C
L
E
R R B R C  
This product contains nickel-cadmium  
batteries. Local, state or federal laws  
may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium  
batteries in ordinary trash.  
WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's  
terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not  
attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or  
remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium  
batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.  
Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects  
and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep  
away from children. Failure to comply with these  
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.  
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N i C d  
8
83  
0
0
8
2
Consult your local waste authority for information  
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.  
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ACCESSORIES  
The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.  
LENGTH  
IN..  
TEETH  
PER IN..  
BLADE TYPES  
For fast smooth cuts in woods, masonite, plastics, hard composition  
board and all plunge cutting. Keyhole blade shape permits cutting in  
hard to reach areas.  
6
6
For fast, smooth, deep cuts through thick wood, plastic, composition  
board, and hardboard.  
12  
12  
4
6
6
For rough cuts in wood.  
High speed steel blade for cutting ferrous metals less than 1/8 in. thick  
and for cutting tubing or pipe with a 1/8 in. thick wall section or less.  
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WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed above might be hazardous.  
BLADE SELECTION  
To obtain the best performance from your saw it is important to select a specific blade for the particular application and  
type of material you wish to cut. By doing this you will get a smoother faster cut and prolong blade life. Replacement  
blades for this saw are available from your nearest Sears Retail Store.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which  
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety  
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend  
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields,  
available at Sears Retail Stores.  
WARRANTY  
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON  
PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW  
If this Professional Cordless Reciprocating Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within  
one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.  
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR  
SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW  
MODEL NUMBER 315.271290  
The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number  
in all correspondence regarding your PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW or when  
ordering repair parts.  
SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS  
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2
5
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UNIVERSAL  
Bad  
Battery  
AST CHARGE  
F
+
Charging  
Flashing  
Soft Start  
Ready  
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3
PARTS LIST  
Key  
Part  
No.  
Number  
Description  
Quan.  
1
981341-000  
981342-000  
Base Assembly (Shoe) .................................................................................... 1  
Blade Wrench (5 mm Hex Key) ....................................................................... 1  
Battery Pack (981404-001).............................................................................. 1  
Charger (981399-001) ..................................................................................... 1  
Saw Blade Pack .............................................................................................. 1  
Carrying Case – Not Shown ............................................................................ 1  
Owner’s Manual  
2
3
* Item No. 9-11034  
* Item No. 9-11040  
981343-000  
4
5
6
982042-001  
972000-766  
* Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS (Retail Special Order System)  
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To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics  
Sears Parts & Repair Center.  
for repair, call for the location of your nearest  
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For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals  
that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectSM  
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(1-800-366-7278)  
7 days a week  
To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement:  
1-800-827-6655  
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST, Mon. – Sat.  
Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio,  
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