Craftsman 315.273731 owner manual Full TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Tool

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FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL

If this CRRFTSMRN Tool fails to operate within two years from the date of purchase, return it to the nearest Sears Canada Inc. ("Sears") store and "Sears" will repair it, free of charge.

If this tool is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty.

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto M5B 2B8

Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate.

,_ CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols, including Danger, Warning and

Caution. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

,_ 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		and Introduction		2
•	Table	of Contents			2-3
•	Rules	For Safe Operation			4-7
•	Electrical				8-9
•	Product Specifications and Glossary				10-11
•	Unpacking		and Accessories		11
•	Loose	Parts		List	12-14
•	Tools	Needed			15
•	Features				16-19
•	Assembly		...................................................................................................................................................		20-34
	Assembling			Leg Stand	20
	Mounting		Saw to Leg Stand		21
	Attaching		Elevating Handwheel		21

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