Craftsman 315.212040 User Manual

Operator's Manual

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10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW
Double Insulated

Model No.

315.212040

_, WARNING: To reduce the risk of

injury, the user must read and under-

stand the operator's manual before

using this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

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• Warranty and Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 2

• General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

• Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 4-5

• Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-7

• Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8

• Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ................................................................................................................................ 9

• Features .................................................................................................................................................................... 10-12

• Unpacking and Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................................... 13

• Loose Parts .................................................................................................................................................................... 14

• Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................. 15-21

• Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 21-28

• Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................................. 29-30

• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 31

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ....................................................................................................................... 32-39

• Parts Ordering/Service ................................................................................................................................................... 40

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will

repair it free of charge.
Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of pur-

chase.

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, Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179

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

_ WARNING: Read and understand all instruc-

tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and limi-

tations as well as the specific potential hazards related
to this tool.

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-

VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,

refrigerator enclosures.

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working

order. Never operate the tool with any guard or cover

removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly
before each use.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or

pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.

Keep the work area well lit.

• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors

should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe dis-
tance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or

extension cord while operating.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and
master switches, or by removing starter keys.

• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and

safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or attachment

to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a

purpose not intended.

• MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD

CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry the current your

product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheat-

ing. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recom-
mended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length.

If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the

gage number, the heavier the cord.

• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,

gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and

nonskid footwear are recommended when working

outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain

long hair.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-

resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate tool.

• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.

• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before ser-
vicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.

• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in any tool.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES, The use of

improper accessories may risk injury.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur

if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintention-

ally contacted.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should

be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for

alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions

that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that

is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by

an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal

injury.

• USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work

into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of
blade or cutter only.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it

comes to a complete stop.

• PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.

• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.

• DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.

• USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is

used outdoors, use only extension cords with ap-
proved ground connection that are intended for use

outdoors and so marked.

• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and
kickback.

• BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

• INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,
have repaired by a qualified service technician at an

authorized service facility. The conductor with insula-
tion having an outer surface that is green with or with-
out yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conduc-
tor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug

is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding

conductor to a live terminal. Repair or replace a dam-
aged or worn cord immediately. Stay constantly aware
of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating

blade.

• INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged.

• KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL

AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when clean-

ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean tool.

• STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

what you are doing and use common sense. Do not
operate too] when you are tired. Do not rush.

• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT

ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.

• USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades

with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or

blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maxi-
mum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).

• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-
MENTS ARE SECURE.

• AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.

• NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
use.

• NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-
PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.

• DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY

MEDICATION.

• POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric

shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one Made is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.

• WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or

cause product damage.

• CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not com-

pletely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool
is properly grounded.

• USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories

that are not listed may cause the risk of personal

injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are
included with the accessory.

• DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is

tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece
before connecting to power supply.

• MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT-
ING to see the work and that no obstructions will in-

terfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any
work using the table saw.

• FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a work-
bench or table at approximately hip height.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
GUARDS, Never operate the saw with any guard or

cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating

properly before each use.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not
reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with

your hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the

power off.

• ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cut-

ting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy

boards.

• ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece

when possible.

• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.
Never start the saw with the blade touching the

workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed

before starting cut.

• MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM
(BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter

table by securely tightening the miter lock handle. Lock
the saw arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the

bevel lock knob.

• NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold

onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any
operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used
together, they must both be installed on the same side
of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the

loose end and kicking up.

• NEVERcutmorethanonepieceatatime.DONOT
STACKmorethanoneworkpieceonthesawtableata

time.

• NEVERPERFORMANYOPERATIONFREEHAND,
Alwaysplacetheworkpiecetobecutonthemiter

tableandpositionitfirmlyagainstthefenceasaback-
stop.Alwaysusethefence.

• NEVERhandholdaworkpiecethatistoosmalltobe
clamped.Keephandsclearofthenohandszone.

• NEVERreachbehind,under,orwithinthreeinches
ofthebladeanditscuttingpathwithyourhandsand
fingersforanyreason.

• NEVERreachto pickupaworkpiece,apieceofscrap,
oranythingelsethatisinornearthecuttingpathofthe

blade.

• AVOIDAWKWARDOPERATIONSANDHANDPO-
SITIONSwhereasuddenslipcouldcauseyourhand

tomoveintotheblade.ALWAYSmakesureyouhave
goodbalance.NEVERoperateyourmitersawonthe
floororinacrouchedposition.

• NEVERstandorhaveanypartofyourbodyinlinewith
thepathofthesawblade.

• ALWAYSreleasethepowerswitchandallowthe
sawbladetostoprotatingbeforeraisingit outofthe
workpiece.

• DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF

RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen

and could create a hazard. Should this ever

occur, stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to
a complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power
supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.

• IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or
should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any

electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off
the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the

power source and have damaged, missing, or failed
parts replaced before resuming operation.

• ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless

mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction

of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

• MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT-

ING to see the work and that no obstructions will inter-

fere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work

using your saw.

• ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting

it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to
power supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while

connected to a power source.

• NEVER lift this tool by gripping the sliding miter fence.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan

someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

_ WARNING" Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities con-

tains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chem-

icals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure

to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust

masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper
interpretationofthesesymbolswillallowyoutooperatethetoolbetterandsafer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency(cyclespersecond)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

"%, Alternating Current Type of current

Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

[] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Read The Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understandoperator's manual before using this product.

Protection

O Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

,_ Alert Precautions that involve

Eye

Safety

No Hands Symbol serious personal injury.

No Hands Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

Symbol

shields and a full face shield when operating this product.

safety.

your

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

serious personal injury.

®

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

Hot Surface

serious personal injury.

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with

any hot surface.

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

,_ DANGER:

,_ WARNING:

CAUTION:

CAUTION:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be
performed only by a qualified service technician. For service
we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHO-
RIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.

,_ls 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. Always use eye

protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

,_ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,

do not attempt to use this product until you read
thoroughly and understand completely the
operator's manual. Save this operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe opera
tion and instructing others who may use this
product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is aconcept insafety in electric power tools,
which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded
power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the
internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

_ WARNING: The double insulated system is

intended to protect the user from shock resulting

from a break in the tool's internal insulation. Observe
all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical

shock.

Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system and should be performed
only by a qualified service technician. For service, we sug-
gest you return the tool to your nearest authorized service
center for repair. Always use original factory replacement
parts when servicing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be

connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AO
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 tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
power supply.

EXTENSION CORDS

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from
a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has
the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting
in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to deter-
mine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord.
Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's Labora-
tories (UL) should be used.

When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
designated with "WA" on the cord's jacket.

Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

**Ampere rating

(onteelfaceplate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0

Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G,)

16 16 16 16 14 1425'

50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 16 16 14 12 10 --

**Used on12gage-20ampcircuit.

NOTE:AWG = American Wire Gauge

_ WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the

working area. Position the cord so that it will not
become entangled in the rotating foam pad or
caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while
you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so
can result in serious personal injury.

A

WARNING: Check extension cords before each

use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use
tool with a damaged cord since touching the dam-
aged area could cause electrical shock resulting in
serious injury.

Arbor
Theshaftonwhichabladeorcuttingtoolismounted.

BevelCut

Acuttingoperationmadewiththebladeatanyangle

otherthan90°tothemitertable.

Crosscut

A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of
the workpiece.

Compound Miter Cut

A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle

and a bevel angle at the same time.
Freehand

Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gage,

fixture, work clamp, or other proper device to keep the

workpiece from twisting or moving during the cut.

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.

Miter Cut

A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle

other than 90°to the fence.

Resin

A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in

one minute.

Saw Blade Path

The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As

it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has
been, cut by the blade.

Set
The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or

set) outward from the face of the blade.
Throw-Back

Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kick-
back. Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf
closing, such as a workpiece not being against the fence,
being dropped into the blade, or being placed inadver-
tently in contact with the blade.

Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.

Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being done.
The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as
faces, ends, and edges.

Zero Clearance Throat Plate
A plastic throat plate inserted in the miter table that al-

lows for blade clearance. When you make your first cut
with your compound miter saw, the saw blade cuts a
slot through the throat plate the exact width of the blade.
This provides for a zero clearance kerf that minimizes
workpiece tear-out.

No Hands Zone
The area between the marked lines on the left and right

side of the miter table base. This zone is identified by no
hands zone labels placed inside the marked lines on the

miter table base.

Product Specifications:

Blade Diameter .......................... 10 in.

Blade Arbor ............................. 5/8 in.

No Load Speed ....................... 5500/min.

Input ....... 120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only, 14 Amperes

Net Weight ............................. 30 Ibs.

UPPER BLADE

GUARD

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°and the bevel
angle is set at 0°:

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: 4 x 4, 2 x 6

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45 and the bevel
angle is set at 0°:

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: 2 x 4

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°and the bevel
angle is set at 45:

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: 2 x 6

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45" and the bevel
angle is set at 45°:

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: 2 x 4

SAW ARM

DUST GUIDE

BEVEL

LOCKKNOB

BEVEL SCALE

FENCE

WORKCLAMP

SWITCH

TRIGGER

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

MITERTABLE

"NO HANDS ZONE" LABEL

"NOHANDSZONE"

BOUNDARYLINE

MITER SCALE

ZERO CLEARANCE

THROATPLATE

MITER

LOCKPLATE

BASE

CONTROL

POSITIVESTOP(S) ARM

10

MITER

LOCKHANDLE

Fig. 1

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize your-
self with all operating features and safety requirements.

14 AMP MOTOR

Your saw has a powerful 14 amp motor with sufficient
power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all

ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for
ease of servicing.

10 in. BLADE

A 10 in. saw blade is included with your compound

miter saw. It will cut materials up to 2 in. thick or 6 in.
wide, depending upon the angle at which the cut is be-

ing made.

CARRYING HANDLE

See Figure 2.

For convenience when carrying or transporting your
miter saw from one place to another, a carrying handle

has been provided on top of the saw arm as shown in

figure 2. To transport, turn off and unplug your saw, then

lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position. Lock
saw arm by depressing the lock pin.

CARRYING

HANDLE

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

See Figure 3.

A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from rotating.
Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing,
or removing blade.

SPINDLE

LOCKBUTTON

SWITCH

TRIGGER

LOCK

PIN

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Fig. 3

SAW
ARM

TRIGGER LOCK

See Figure 4.

To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter saw,
we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply

and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the switch,
install a padlock (not included) through the hole in the switch

trigger. A lock with a long shackle up to 17/64 in. diameter
may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the

switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another loca-
tion.

SWITCH

TRIGGER

MITERLOCK

HANDLE

PADLOCK

SAWARM

LOCKEDIN DOWNPOSITION

Fig. 2

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 2.

The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at de-

sired miter angles.

Fig. 4

11

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0,15,22-1/2,
30, and 45 °.The 0,15,22-1/2,30 °,and 45 positive
stops have been provided on both the left and right side

of the miter table.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound

miter saw at desired bevel angles. A positive stop ad-

justment screw has been provided on each side of the

saw arm. These adjustment screws are for making fine
adjustments at 0 and 45.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop

blade rotation after the switch is released.

FENCE

The fence on your compound miter saw has been

provided as a support to hold your workpiece securely
against when making all cuts.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE
GUARD

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-
through plastic that provides protection from each side

of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as

the saw is lowered into the workpiece.

MOUNTING HOLES

See Figure 5.
Your compound miter saw should be permanently

mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a work-
bench. Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw
base for this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes
should be bolted securely using 3/8 in. machine bolts,
lock washers, and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should
be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base,
lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the work-

bench.

Tighten all four bolts securely.
The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in

figure 5. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to

make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any
tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench
to the floor before operating.

,_ WARNING: Always make sure your compound

miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an
approved workstand. Failure to do so could result in an
accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your 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 tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
power supply.

WARNING: The operation of any saw can result in

A

foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Before starting 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.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or

A

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.

TRACEHOLES

ATTHESELOCATIONSFOR

HOLEPATTERN

BASE

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ATTHESELOCATIONSFOR

TRACEHOLES

HOLEPATTERN

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MOUNTINGSURFACE

Fig. 5

Thisproducthasbeenshippedcompletelyassembled

exceptfortheblade,miterlockhandle,dustbag,and
dustguide.

• Carefullyliftsawfromthecartonbythecarryinghandle
andthesawbase,andplaceitonalevelworksurface.

NOTE:Thissawisheavy.Toavoidbackinjury,liftwith

yourlegs,notyourback,andgethelpwhenneeded.

• Yoursawhasbeenshippedwiththesawarmsecured

• Donotdiscardthepackingmaterialuntilyouhave
carefullyinspectedandsatisfactorilyoperatedthetool.

• Thesawisfactorysetforaccuratecutting.After
assemblingit,checkforaccuracy.Ifshippinghas

influencedthesettings,refertospecificprocedures

explainedinthismanual.

• Ifanypartsaredamagedormissing,pleasecall

1-800-932-3188forassistance.

inthedownposition.Toreleasethesawarm,push

downonthetopofthesawarm,cutthetie-wrap,and

pulloutonthelockpin.

• Liftthesawarmbythehandle.Handpressureshould
remainonthesawarmtopreventsuddenriseupon

_k 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.

releaseofthetiewrap.

• Inspectthetoolcarefullytomakesurenobreakageor

damageoccurredduringshipping.

The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade:

_k WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate

this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.

COMBINATIONSQUARE

\

COMBINATIONWRENCH(2)

17 mm ,10 mm

FRAMINGSQUARE

Fig. 6

13

ThefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourCompoundMiterSaw:

• SawBlade-10in. • 5mmHexKey

• MiterLockHandle • 8mmHexKey

• DustBag • 6mmBladeWrench

• DustGuide • Operator'sManual

WORKCLAMP

DUSTBAG

6 mm BLADEWRENCH

SAWBLADE

DUSTGUIDE

/

HEXKEYS(2)
5 mm, 8 mm

U

_IITER LOCKHANDLE

Fig. 7

_k WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious per-

sonal injury.

14

,_ WARNING: Do not connect to power supply

until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could
result in accidental starting and possible serious

personal injury.

As mentioned previously, your saw has been factory as-

sembled and adjusted. The miter lock handle, dust guide,
and blade are the only parts that have to be installed.

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 8.

Cut the tie-wraps holding the saw arm and the miter lock
in place. To install the miter lock handle, place the thread-

ed stud into the threaded hole in the control arm. Turn
clockwise to tighten.

TO

LOOSEN

TO

TIGHTEN

MITER

LOCKHANDLE

CONTROL

ARM

MITER
TABLE

Fig. 8

DUST GUIDE

See Figure 9.

To install the dust guide, place the end marked INSERT
over the exhaust port in the upper blade guard. Turn the
guide so that the open end is facing down or toward the

rear of the saw.

EXHAUST

PORT

DUSTGUIDE

Fig. 9

DUST BAG

See Figure 10.

A dust bag is provided for use on your miter saw. It fits
over the dust guide on the upper blade guard. To install,

squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag
and slide it on to the dust guide. Release the clips. The

metal ring in the bag should lock in between the grooves
on the dust guide.

To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the
above procedure.

DUSTGUIDE

15

DUSTBAG

Fig. 10

WORK CLAMP

See Figure 11,

The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the

workpiece to the fence or the saw table. It also prevents the
workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very
helpful when cutting compound miters.

Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the
workpiece, it may be necessary to use a C-clamp instead

of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making

the cut.

TO INSTALL BLADE

See Figures 12, 13, and 14.

WARNING: A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade

A

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
contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades
will prevent the blade screw from securing the blade
on the spindle. Either of these situations could result
in a serious accident and can cause serious personal
injury.

_ WARNING: In some operations, the work clamp

assembly may interfere with the operation of the

blade guard assembly. Always make sure there is
no interference with the blade guard prior to begin-

ning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of

serious personal injury.

Follow these directions to install the work clamp:

• Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the

saw table base.

• Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out

as needed.

_ WARNING: When using any clamp with a stop

block, install the clamp on the same side as the stop

block. This will eliminate the possibility of trapping
the workpiece, resulting in the saw blade and
workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.

• Unplug your saw.

_hb WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result

in accidental starting causing possible serious
personal injury.

• Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until
blade bolt cover can be raised. See Figures 12and 13.

• Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket, releasing
lower blade guard from notch so that lower blade

guard and blade bolt cover can be rotated up and back
to expose the blade bolt. See Figures 12 and 13.

• Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade
bolt until the spindle locks. See Figure 13.

• Using the blade wrench provided, loosen and remove

the blade bolt.

NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt clockwise to loosen.

PHILLIPSSCREW

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

WORKCLAMP

Fig. 11

NOTCH

LOWERBLADE

GUARDBRACKET

Fig. 12

16

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

PHILLIPS

SCREW

BLADE

BOLTCOVER

TO

LOOSEN

FLAT(S)

ONSPINDLE

INNERBLADE

WASHERWITH

TO

DOUBLE"D"FLATS

TIGHTEN

BLADE

BLADEBOLT

OUTERBLADEWASHER

WITH DOUBLE"D" FLATS

Fig. 13

• Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner
blade washer.

• Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact the blade.

SPINDLE

LOCK

BUTTON

_ WARNING: If inner blade washer has been

removed, 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. The blade teeth point downward at the front of

saw as shown in figure 13.

_ CAUTION: Always install the blade with the blade

teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade
pointing down at the front of the saw. The direction
of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on
the upper blade guard.

• Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on
the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.

• Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.

See Figure 14.

NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.

• Tighten blade bolt securely.

• Remove the hex key and store it in rubber grommet

behind left-hand fence.

• Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

• Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover.
Tighten screw securely. See Figure 13.

_ WARNING: Make sure the spindle lock button is

not engaged before reconnecting saw into power
source. Never engage spindle lock button when
blade is rotating.

Fig. 14

Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the fac-
tory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the
components might have moved out of alignment during
shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will
probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking
your saw, check the following adjustments before you be-
gin using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary
and periodically check the parts alignment to make sure
that your saw is cutting accurately.

WARNING: Your saw should never be connected

n

to a power supply when you are assembling parts,
making adjustments, installing or removing blades,
or when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will
prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
injury.

17

NOTE:Manyoftheillustrationsinthismanualshowonly
portionsofyourcompoundmitersaw.Thisisintentional
sothatwecanclearlyshowpointsbeingmadeintheil-
lustrations.Neveroperateyoursawwithoutallguards
securelyinplaceandingoodoperatingcondition,

SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE
FENCE

See Figures 15- 18.

• Unplug your saw.

FENCE MITERTABLE

_, WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result

in accidental starting causing possible serious
personal injury.

• Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to
release the saw arm.

• Raise saw arm to its full raised position.

• Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half

turn.

• Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0.

• Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the
miter lock handle.

• Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg

of the square beside the zero clearance throat plate in
the miter table. The edge of the square and the zero
clearance throat plate in the miter table should be par-
allel as shown in figure 15.

• If the edge of the framing square and the zero clear-

ance throat plate in the miter table are not parallel as
shown in figures 16 and 17, adjustments are needed.

FRAMING FENCE

SQUARE

MITERTABLE

FRAMING

SQUARE

VIEW OFMITERTABLENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

FENCE MITERTABLE

FRAMING

SQUARE

VIEWOFMITERTABLENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

• Using the blade wrench, loosen the socket head
screws securing the fence. See Figure 18. Adjust the
fence left or right until the framing square and zero
clearance throat plate are parallel.

• Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-
to-table alignment.

ZEROCLEARANCE

THROATPLATE

Fig. 16

ZEROCLEARANCE

THROATPLATE

Fig. 17

MITER

LOCKPLATE

ZEROCLEARANCE

THROATPLATE

MITER

LOCKHANDLE

VIEWOFMITERTABLESQUAREWITH FENCE

CORRECTLYADJUSTED

Fig. 15

SOCKETHEAD

F_Eq_N_E%J /// _ II '-' II O-

Fig. 18

18

CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE
THROAT PLATE

In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut
a slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for
blade clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0 miter,

turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then

carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through

the throat plate. Turn your saw off and allow the blade to

come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm.
Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45, turn your saw on and

allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make
another cut through the zero clearance throat plate. The
slot in the throat plate will then be wide enough to allow

the blade to pass through it at any angle from 0° to 45.

SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE

See Figures 19 - 22,

• Unplug your saw.

_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result

in accidental starting causing possible serious
personal injury.

• Remove the screws securing the throat plate then re-
move the throat plate. Save the screws and throat plate

for later reinstallation.

• Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.

• Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half

turn.

• Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0.

• Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the
miter lock handle.

• Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one
leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg

of the square against the flat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part

of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

• The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 19.

• If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away

from the square as shown in figures 20 and 21, adjust-

ments are needed.

• Using a 8 mm hex key, loosen the socket head screws

that secure the mounting bracket to the miter table.

See Figure 22,

• Rotate the mounting bracket left or right until the saw
blade is parallel with the square.

• Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade-

to-fence alignment.

• Reinstall the throat plate and securely tighten the

screws.

FENCE

BASE

FENCE

FENCE

FRAMING

SQUARE

VIEW OFBLADE

SQUAREWITH FENCE

MITER FRAMING

TABLE SQUARE

VIEWOFBLADENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

FRAMING

MITER SQUARE

TABLE

VIEWOFBLADENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

MITER

LOCKHANDLE

BLADE

BLADE

BLADE

MITER

LOCK

PLATE

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

19

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE
MITER TABLE

See Figures 23 - 25.

• Unplug your saw.

_, WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result

in accidental starting causing possible serious
personal injury.

• Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.

• Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half

turn.

• Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table
until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0.

• Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the
miter lock handle.

• Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0 bevel
(blade set 90 to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.

• Place a combination square against the miter table and

the flat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part

of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

• Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table

alignment at several points.

• The edge of the square and the saw blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 23.

• If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from

the square as shown in figures 24 and 25, adjustments
are needed.

• Using a 10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench, loosen

the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment screw.
Also loosen bevel lock knob. See Figure 36.

• Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring

saw blade into alignment with the square.

• Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut

securing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck

blade-to-table alignment.
NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check

blade squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at
both 0°and 45 angles.

8 mm SCOKET

HEADSCREW(S)

8 mm HEXKEY

WRENCH

FENCE

\

MOUNTING

BRACKET

MITER

COMBINATION TABLE

SQUARE

CORRECTVIEW OFBLADE

SQUAREWITH MITERTABLE

MITER
TABLE

Fig. 22

BLADE

MITER

LOCK

PLATE

MITER

LOCKHANDLE

Fig. 23

BLADE

2O

MITER
TABLE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

VIEW OFBLADENOTSQUAREWITH MITER

TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

Fig. 24

Yoursawhasthreescaleindicators,twooneithersideof

thebevelscaleandoneonthemiterscale.Aftersquar-

ingadjustmentshavebeenmade,itmaybenecessaryto
loosentheindicatorsscrewsandresetthemtozero.

BLADE

MITER

COMBINATION TABLE

SQUARE

VIEW OFBLADENOTSQUAREWITH MITER

TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

Fig. 25

,_ WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tool

to make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe

injury.

_lh 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.

your

APPLICATIONS

This product has been designed only for the purposes listed

below:

• Cross cutting wood and plastic.

• Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames,
moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.

NOTE: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting
operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use
one of the accessory blades available from your nearest

Sears store.

,_ WARNING: Before starting any cutting operation,

clamp or bolt your compound miter saw to a
workbench. Never operate your miter saw on the
floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal injury.

CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER
SAW

_Ib WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp

to secure your workpiece, clamp workpiece on one

side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain

free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade
from binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding

the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback.
This situation could cause an accident resulting in

possible serious personal injury.

CROSSCUTTING

See Figure 26.

A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter

table set at the 0 position. Miter crosscuts are made with
the miter table set at some angle other than zero.

STRAIGHT

CROSSCUT

21

Fig. 26

TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW

• Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.

• Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock
handle approximately one-half turn to the left to

loosen.

• Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and
hold.

• Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the

desired angle on the miter scale.

• Release the miter lock plate.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°,15°,22-1/2,30 °, left

or right, and 45 °left or right by releasing the lock plate
as you rotate the control arm. The lock plate will seat

itself in one of the positive stop notches, located in the
base.

• Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

_I= WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always

tighten the miter lock handle securely before making
a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of

the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

• Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one

edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped,

place the convex side against the fence. If the concave

edge of a board is placed against the fence, the board
could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jam-

ming the blade.

• When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, sup-
port the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand

or with a work surface level with the saw table. See

Figure 31.

• Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of

saw blade.

• Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure
it against the fence or use the optional work clamp or a
C-clamp to secure the workpiece. See Figure 26.

• Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cut-
ting operation just to make sure that no problems will

occur when the cut is made.

• Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

maximum speed.

• Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

See Figure 26.

• Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece.
Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning

before removing the workpiece from the miter table.

BEVEL CUT

See Figures 27 and 28.

A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A

straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the
zero degree position and the blade set at an angle be-

tween 0 and 45°.

LEFTSIDE

SCALE

INDICATOR INDICATOR

POINT POINT

MOUNTINGBRACKET

LEFT

I RIGHTSIDE
I

SCALE

RIGHT

Fig. 27

_IL WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, keep

n

your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3

in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation
freehand (without holding workpiece against the
fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips

or twists.

22

TO BEVEL CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW

• Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.

• Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock
handle approximately one-half turn to the left to

loosen.

• Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and
hold.

• Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero

on the miter scale.

• Release the miter lock plate.
NOTE: You can quickly locate zero by releasing the

lock plate as you rotate the control arm. The lock
plate will seat itself in one of the built-in positive stop

notches, located in the base.

• Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

A WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always

N

tighten the miter lock handle securely before making
a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of

the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

BEVELCUT

Fig. 28

• Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to

the left to the desired bevel angle.

• Bevel angles can be set from 0 to 45.

• For your convenience there is a double scale located

on the mounting bracket. See Figure 27. If one side

becomes difficult to read as you move the saw arm

to the left, simply refer to the other side. Align the

indicator point for the side you choose with the desired

angle.

• Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,

securely tighten the bevel lock knob.

• Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one

edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped,

place the convex side against the fence. If the concave

edge of a board is placed against the fence, the board
could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jam-

ming the blade. See Figures 33 and 34.

• When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, sup-
port the opposite end of the stock with a roller

stand or with a work surface level with the saw table.

See Figure 31.

• Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of

saw blade.

• Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it

against the fence or use the optional work clamp or a

C-clamp to secure the workpiece. See Figure 28.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, keep

your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3
in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation
freehand (without holding workpiece against the
fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips

or twists.

• Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cut-
ting operation just to make sure that no problems will

occur when the cut is made.

• Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

maximum speed.

• Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

See Figure 28.

• Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece.

Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning

before removing the workpiece from miter table.

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COMPOUND MITER CUT

A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle

and a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is
used to make picture frames, cut molding, make boxes

with sloping sides, and for certain roof framing cuts.

To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table

must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm
must be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should al-

ways be taken when making compound miter setups due

to the interaction of the two angle settings.
Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interde-

pendent with one another. Each time you adjust the miter
setting you change the effect of the bevel setting. Also,

each time you adjust the bevel setting you change the ef-

fect of the miter setting.

It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The

first angle setting should be checked after setting the

second angle, since adjusting the second angle affects

the first.

Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have
been obtained, always make a test cut in scrap material

before making a finish cut in good material.

TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH YOUR
MITER SAW

• Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.

• Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock
handle approximately one-half turn to the left to

loosen.

• Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and
hold.

• Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the

desired angle on the miter scale.

• Release the miter lock plate.
NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°,15°,22-1/2 °, 30°,left

or right, and 45° left or right by releasing the miter lock

plate as you rotate the control arm. The miter lock
plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches,

located in miter table frame.

• Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

• Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.

• Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrap

material.

• Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one
edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped,

place the convex side against the fence. If the concave

edge of a board could collapse on the blade at the end
of the cut, jamming the blade. See Figures 33 and 34.

• When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, sup-

port the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand

or with a work surface level with the saw table. See

Figure 31.

• Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
saw blade.

• Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it
against the fence or use the optional work clamp or a

C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See

Figure 29.

NOTE: When making a 45° left miter and a bevel angle

greater than 30° , you must use a C-clamp to secure the
workpiece or move clamp to the right side of the base.

_i, WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always

keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least

3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting opera-
tion freehand (without holding workpiece against the

fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips
or twists.

• Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cut-
ting operation just to make sure that no problems will

occur when the cut is made.

• Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

maximum speed.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,

_IL always tighten the miter lock handle securely

before making a cut. Failure to do so could result
in movement of the control arm or miter table while

making a cut.

Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to

the left to the desired bevel angle.

Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45°.
For your convenience there is a double scale located

on the mounting bracket. See Figure 27. If one side be-
comes difficult to read as you move the saw arm to the

left, simply refer to the other side. Align the indicator
point for the side you choose with the desired angle.

COMPOUND

MITER CUT

Fig. 29

24

• Slowly lower the blade into and through the work-
piece. See Figure 29.

• Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to

stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece.
Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning

before removing the workpiece from miter table.

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure 31.

Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should
be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The
support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base
of the saw and work table during the cutting operation.
Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the
workpiece.

,_ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always

keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least
3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation
freehand (without holding workpiece against the
fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips

or twists.

45°X 45° COMPOUNDMITER CUT

Fig. 30

WORKPIECESUPPORTS

LONGWORKPIECE

Fig. 31

25

CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS

To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts

are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning
made, prior to making your required cut.

PITCH

NUMBER OF SIDES

OFSIDE 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 8 I 9 I 10

0o

5°

10°

15°

20 °

25°

30° M- 40.89 ° M- 32.18 ° M- 26.57 ° M- 22.64 ° M- 19.73 ° M- 17.50 ° M- 15.72 °

35 °

40 °

45°

50 °

55°

60°

65°

70°

M- 45.00 ° M- 36.00 ° M- 30.00 ° M- 25.71 ° M- 22.50 ° M- 20.00 ° M- 18.00 °
B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 °

M- 44.89 ° M- 35.90 ° M- 29.91 ° M- 25.63 ° M- 22.42 ° M- 19.93 ° M- 17.94 °
B- 3.53 ° B- 2.94 ° B- 2.50 ° B- 2.17° B- 1.91° B- 1.71° B- 1.54°

M- 44.56 ° M- 35.58 ° M- 29.62 ° M- 25.37 ° M- 22.19 ° M- 19.72 ° M- 17.74 °
B- 7.05 ° B- 5.86 ° B- 4.98 ° B- 4.32 ° B- 3.81 ° B- 3.40 ° B- 3.08 °

M-44.01° M-35.06 ° M-29.15 ° M-24.95 ° M-21.81° M-19.37 ° M-17.42 °
B-10.55 ° B- 8.75 ° B- 7.44 ° B- 6.45 ° B- 5.68 ° B- 5.08 ° B- 4.59°

M- 43.22 ° M- 34.32 ° M- 28.48 ° M- 24.35 ° M- 21.27 ° M- 18.88 ° M- 16.98°
B-14.00 ° B-11.60 ° B- 9.85 ° B- 8.53 ° B- 7.52 ° B- 6.72 ° B- 6.07 °

M- 42.19 ° M- 33.36 ° M- 27.62 ° M- 23.56 ° M- 20.58 ° M- 18.26 ° M- 16.41°
B- 17.39 ° B- 14.38 ° B- 12.20 ° B- 10.57° B- 9.31 ° B- 8.31 ° B- 7.50 °

B-20.70 ° B-17.09 ° B-14.48 ° B-12.53 ° B-11.03 ° B- 9.85 ° B- 8.89°

M-39.32 ° M-30.76 ° M-25.31° M-21.53 ° M-18.74 ° M-16.60 ° M-14.90 °
B- 23.93 ° B- 19.70 ° B- 16.67 ° B- 14.41 ° B- 12.68° B- 11.31 ° B- 10.21°

M- 37.45 ° M- 29.10 ° M- 23.86 ° M- 20.25 ° M- 17.60° M- 15.58 ° M- 13.98°
B- 27.03 ° B- 22.20 ° B- 18.75 ° B- 16.19 ° B- 14.24° B- 12.70 ° B- 11.46°

M- 35.26 ° M- 27.19 ° M- 22.21 ° M- 18.80 ° M- 16.32° M- 14.43 ° M- 12.94°
B- 30.00 ° B- 24.56 ° B- 20.70 ° B- 17.87 ° B- 15.70° B- 14.00 ° B- 12.62°

M-32.73 ° M-25.03 ° M-20.36 ° M-17.20 ° M-14.91° M-13.17 ° M-11.80 °
B- 32.80 ° B- 26.76 ° B- 22.52 ° B- 19.41 ° B- 17.05° B- 15.19 ° B- 13.69 °

M- 29.84 ° M- 22.62 ° M- 18.32 ° M- 15.44 ° M- 13.36° M- 11.79 ° M- 10.56°
B- 35.40 ° B- 28.78 ° B- 24.18 ° B- 20.82 ° B- 18.27° B- 16.27 ° B- 14.66°

M-26.57 ° M-19.96 ° M-16.10 ° M-13.54 ° M-11.70 ° M-10.31 ° M- 9.23 °
B- 37.76 ° B- 30.60 ° B- 25.66 ° B- 22.07 ° B- 19.35° B- 17.23 ° B- 15.52 °

M-22.91 ° M-17.07 ° M-13.71 ° M-11.50 ° M- 9.93 ° M- 8.74° M- 7.82°
B- 39.86 ° B- 32.19 ° B- 26.95 ° B- 23.16 ° B- 20.29 ° B- 18.06 ° B-16.26 °

M-18.88 ° M-13.95 ° M-11.17 ° M- 9.35 ° M- 8.06 ° M- 7.10° M- 6.34 °
B- 41.64 ° B- 33.53 ° B- 28.02 ° B- 24.06 ° B- 21.08 ° B- 18.75 ° B- 16.88 °

75° M-14.51 ° M-10.65 ° M- 8.50 ° M- 7.10° M- 6.12° M- 5.38 ° M- 4.81°

80 °

85°

90 °

B- 43.08 ° B- 34.59 ° B- 28.88 ° B- 24.78 ° B- 21.69 ° B- 19.29 ° B- 17.37°
M- 9.85 ° M- 7.19° M- 5.73 ° M- 4.78° M- 4.11 ° M- 3.62° M- 3.23 °

B- 44.14 ° B- 35.37 ° B- 29.50 ° B- 25.30 ° B- 22.14 ° B- 19.68 ° B- 17.72 °
M- 4.98 ° M- 3.62 ° M- 2.88 ° M- 2.40 ° M-2.07 ° M-1.82 ° M- 1.62°

B- 44.78 ° B- 35.84 ° B- 29.87 ° B- 25.61° B- 22.41° B- 19.92 ° B- 17.93°
M- 0.00 ° M- 0.00 ° M- 0.00° M- 0.00 ° M- 0.00° M- 0.00 ° M- 0.00 °

B- 45.00 ° B- 36.00 ° B- 30.00 ° B- 25.71° B- 22.50 ° B- 20.00 ° B- 18.00 °

Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Given to the Closest 0.005 °.

COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES

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CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

Your compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting
crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a
better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool

made.
In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound

mitered with extreme accuracy.

The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding
that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at

angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90. Most
crown molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits

flat against the ceiling) of 52 and a bottom rear angle (the

section that fits flat against the wall) of 38°.

LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE
MITER TABLE

See Figure 32.

To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding
for a 90 inside or outside corner, lay the molding with its

broad back surface flat on the miter table and against the

fence.

52° CEILING

When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound
miters, remember that the settings are interdependent;
changing one angle changes the other angle as well.

Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very
precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these
angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap
molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exactly
90, therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.

When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel
angle should be set at 33.85 The miter angle should be
set at 31.62 either right or left, depending on the desired
cut for the application. See the chart below for correct
angle settings and correct positioning of crown molding

on miter table.
The settings in the chart below can be used for cutting All

Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52°and 38 angles.
The crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using
the compound features of your miter saw.

38_WL

L FENCE

0 0

TOPEDGEAGAINSTFENCE=

LEFTSIDE, INSIDECORNER
RIGHTSIDE,OUTSIDECORNER

MITERTABLE

CROWNMOLDINGFLATONMITERTABLE

INSIDE

CORNER

OUTSIDE

FENCE CORNER

BOTTOMEDGEAGAINSTFENCE=

• RIGHTSIDE,INSIDECORNER

• LEFTSIDE,OUTSIDECORNER

MITERTABLE

Fig. 32

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Bevel

Angle

Settin£

33.85

33.85

33.85

Type of Cut

Left side, inside corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 31.62

3. Save left end of cut

Right side, inside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set left 31.62

3. Save left end of cut

Left side, outside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set left 31.62

3. Save right end of cut

WRONG Fig. 34

Right side, outside corner

33.85:

1. Top edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 31.62

3. Save right end of cut

CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL

See Figures 33 and 34.

When cutting warped material, always make sure it is

positioned on the miter table with the convex side against

the fence as shown in figure 33.

If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as
shown in figure 34, it will pinch the blade near the comple-

tion of the cut.

_, WARNING: To avoid a kickback and to avoid

serious personal injury, never position the concave
edge of bowed or warped material against the fence.

CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES

See Figure 35.

When cutting wide workpieces such as a 2 in. x 6 in.,
boards should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in
figure 35.

WIDE

BOARD

RIGHT

Fig. 33

Fig. 35

28

_i, WARNING:Beforeperforminganyadjustment,

makesurethetoolisunpluggedfromthepower
supplyandtheswitchisintheOFF( I) position.

Failureto heedthiswarningcouldresultinserious

personalinjury.

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

• Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos-
ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the

left.

• If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have
saw repaired by a qualified service technician at your

nearest Sears store or repair center to avoid risk of
personal injury.

POSITIVESTOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREWFOR

45°ANGLES

LOCKNUT(S)

\

Fig. 36

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

• The saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.

• If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play
in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by a qualified

service technician at your nearest Sears store or repair
center to avoid risk of personal injury.

DEPTH STOP

See Figure 37,

The depth stop limits the blade's downward travel. It
allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to
maintain full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions
the blade 1/4 in. from the miter table support.

NOTE: The miter table support is located inside miter
table.

The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cut-
ting capacity for the 10 in. saw blade provided with your
saw. Therefore, the saw blade provided should never need
adjustments.

However, when the diameter of the blade has been re-
duced due to sharpening, it may be necessary to adjust
the depth stop to provide maximum cutting capacity. Also,
when a new blade is installed, it is necessary to check the
clearance of the blade to the miter table support before
starting the saw. Make adjustments if needed.

29

°EPT.STOP

A°J°ST.E.T BEVEL

SCREW_ '_'/"_ LOCKKNOBMITER

!

POSITIVE

STOPADJUSTMENT

SCREWFOR0°ANGLES

Fig, 37

_k WARNING: Do not start your compound miter saw

without checking for interference between the blade
and the miter table support. Damage could result to
the blade if it strikes the miter table support during
operation of the saw.

• Use a 5 mm hex key wrench to adjust the depth stop
adjustment screw. The saw blade is lowered by turning

the screw counter-clockwise and raised by turning the

screw clockwise.

• Lower the blade into the zero clearance throat plate of

the miter table. Check blade clearance and maximum

cutting distance (distance from fence where blade
enters) to front of miter table slot.

• Readjust if necessary.

• Tighten the hex nut with a 17 mm wrench or adjustable
wrench.

• To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from turn-
ing while tightening the hex nut, carefully hold it with

the hex key wrench while tightening the

hex nut.

DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS

See Figure 37,

• Unplug your saw.

_k WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result

in accidental starting causing possible serious
personal injury.

• To adjust the depth stop use a 17 mm wrench or ad-
justable wrench and loosen the hex nut at the rear of

the miter saw arm.

30

_k WARNING:Whenservicing,useonlyidentical

Craftsmanreplacementparts.Useofanyotherpart
maycreateahazardorcauseproductdamage.

t_.,,..,...,...,,._BRUSH

CAP

_, WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields during power tool operation
or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also

wear a dust mask.

GENERAL

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 at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts.

Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic

which may result in serious personal injury.

It has been found that electric tools are subject to acceler-
ated wear and possible premature failure when they are
used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spack-
ling compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings from

these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts

such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Conse-
quently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for
extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use on these
materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned

frequently by blowing with an air jet.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suffi-

cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further

lubrication is required.

_k WARNING: To and all

repairs -- with the exception of the externally
accessible brushes -- should be performed by a
qualified service technician at a Sears store to avoid

risk of personal injury.

ensure

safety reliability,

BRUSH

ASSEMBLY

BRUSH BRUSH

ASSEMBLY CAP

Fig. 38

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

See Figure 38.
Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that

should be periodically checked for wear.
Proceed as follows when replacement is required:

• Unplug your saw.
_ WARNING: Failure to unplug saw could result

in accidental starting causing serious injury.

• Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly
is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove
brush cap.

• Remove brush assembly.

• Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has
less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining, Do not
replace one side without replacing the other.

• Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure

curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and
that brush moves freely in brush tube,

• Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and
replace.

• Tighten brush cap securely, Do not overtighten.

your

31

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212040

NGURE A

24

23--

22

19

27

12

32

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212040

The mode, number ,A4Hbe found On a p,ate attached to the motor hous,ng. Ak_ays mention the mode, ]

number in all correspondence regarding your Oompound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts. /

PARTS LiST - FIGURE A

Key Part
No. Number

Description Qty.

J

$51100300

1 511106000

2 A07103080457
3 A36030814204

4 A19003040093
5 518106300

6 A35031025153
7 A36131020100

8 A31703010008

9 A36030612157

10 A07003060257
11 518104200
12 511107000

13 580114000
14 A35030410018

15 A10003040107
16 518105400
17 A49001020056

18 511108000
19 511105000

20 580120000
21 511104000

22 518A08130
23 512106000

24 589027202
25 A16003040083

26 588072000
27 588071004

28 511109000

Base and Table Assembly

Fence ................................................................................................ 1

* Socket Head Cap Screw (M8 x 45 ram) ........................................... 4

* Lock Washer (M8) ............................................................................. 4

* Screw (M4 x 9 mm Pan Hd.) ............................................................. 2

Table Sp,ndle .................................................................................... 1

* Flat Washer (M10) ............................................................................. 2

* Lock Washer (M10) ........................................................................... 1

* Lock Nut (M10) ................................................................................. 1

* Spring Washer (M6) ......................................................................... 2

* Socket Head Oap Screw (M6 x 25 mm Pan Hd.) ............................. 2

Oontrol Arm ...................................................................................... 1

Lock Handle ..................................................................................... 1

Po,nter .............................................................................................. 1

* Flat Washer (M4) ............................................................................... 1

* Screw (M4 x 10 mm Pan Hd.) ........................................................... 1

Lock Plate ......................................................................................... 1

R,vet .................................................................................................. 3

Miter Scale ........................................................................................ 1

Base .................................................................................................. 1

Fixed Oap (Grommet) ....................................................................... 1

Table Hold Down .............................................................................. 1

Vise Olamp Assembly ....................................................................... 1

Table ................................................................................................. 1

Throat Plate ...................................................................................... 1

* Screw (M4 x 8 mm Flat Hd.) ............................................................. 4

No Hands Label ................................................................................ 2

Line Warning Label ........................................................................... 2

Insert Plate Label .............................................................................. 1

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

33

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212040

3

SEE NOTE ""

FmGURE B

11

12

17

NOTE : The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the
possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair
Center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.

34

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212040

number in all correspondence regarding your Compound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts.

I he model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model 1

PARTS LmST- FmGURE B

Key Part
No. Number

1 528311004
2 A10003060160
3 588006100

4 A47000060002
5 511328000

6 578310008
7 511329000

8 A30003010007
9 A18003100206

10 A30003012194
11 A36031226023
12 588026106

13 A47000040006
14 588027005

15 511X03040
16 588031004
17 588021203
18 A90003040167
19 588022300

20 A6300000005!
21 588023001

Description Qty.

Brush Cap ......................................................................................... 2

* Screw (M6 x 16 mm Pan Hd.) ........................................................... 2

Brush Assembly ................................................................................ 2

E-Ring ............................................................................................... 1

Carry Handle ..................................................................................... 1

Warning Label ................................................................................... 1

Data Plate ......................................................................................... 1

* Hex Nut (M10) ................................................................................... 1

* Set Screw (M10 x 20 ram) ................................................................ 1

* Hex Nut (M12) ................................................................................... 2

* Flat Washer (M12) ........................................................................... 1

Spind}e Lock Pin............................................................................... 1

E-Ring ............................................................................................... 1

Compression Spring ......................................................................... 1

Arbor Assembly ................................................................................ 1

* Special Screw (M5 x 10 mm) ............................................................ 2

Rubber Sleeve .................................................................................. !

* Screw (M4 x 16 mm Pan Hd.) ........................................................... 1

Stop Pin ............................................................................................ 1

O-Ring .............................................................................................. 1

Stop Pin Cap .................................................................................... 1

J

* Standard Hardware item - May Be Purchased Locally

35

17

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212040

FmGURE C

3

½

2

36

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212040

number in all correspondence regarding your Compound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts.

I he model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model ]

PARTS UST - FmGURE C

Key Part

No. Number Description Qty.

J

1 511D04020
2 A30003006003

3 578206000
4 A49001020056

5 511203000
6 A07003100256

7 A36031018255
8 578203007

9 A35030410018

10 A10003040107
11 578205106

12 588058103
13 589011308

14 589010200
15 A35031025153

16 511202000
17 580319000

983000=471

Support Bracket Assembly ............................................................... 1

* Hex Nut (M6)..................................................................................... 2

* Hex Bolt (M6 x 16 ram) ..................................................................... 2

Rivet.................................................................................................. 3

Bevel Scale ....................................................................................... 1

* Socket Head Oap Screw (M10 x 25 ram) ......................................... 2

* Lock Washer (M10) ........................................................................... 3

Pointer .............................................................................................. 2

* Flat Washer (M4) ............................................................................... 2

* Screw (M4 x 10 mm Pan Hd.) ........................................................... 2

Pivot Support .................................................................................... 1

Lock Bolt .......................................................................................... 1

Washer .............................................................................................. 1

Pivot Shaft ........................................................................................ 1

* Flat VVasher (M!0) ............................................................................. 1

Bevel Lock Knob .............................................................................. 1

Tension Spring .................................................................................. 1

Operator's Manual

* Standard Hardware item - May Be Purchased Locally

37

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212040

PARTS UST - FmGURE D

21

22

25 26 27 12

23

29

12

13

2

11

4

10

/

/

5

6

38

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315o212040

The model number wit! be found on a plate at ached to the motor housing. AMtays mention the mode 1

number in all correspondence regarding your Compound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts. J

PARTS LmST - FmGURE D

Key Part

No. Number Description Qty.

1 $51100200

2 511D06010
3 511406000

4 A35010616105
5 A31703006004

6 976740=001
7 589015108

8 538417000

9 566407000
10 589021300
11 580412000

12 588035105
13 511512000

14 555412000
15 A10003050106

16 A19001040091
17 595015001

18 $51100100
19 A63020000428
20 595026002

2! A10003050105
22 589034005

23 A35030519105
24 A31703004006

25 A31703005005
26 589032207

27 A10003040152
28 581410003
29 511516000

30 A07910520000
31 A07810622000

32 A079!0820000

Lower Guard Assembly .................................................................... 1

Retaining Spring Holder ................................................................... 1

Lower Guard ..................................................................................... 1

* Flat Washer (M6) ............................................................................... 1

* Lock Nut (M6) ................................................................................... 1

Label ................................................................................................. 1

Shoulder Screw ................................................................................ 1

Retaining Ring ................................................................................. 1

Roller ................................................................................................ 1

Retract Spring .................................................................................. 1

Hex Washer Hand Screw .................................................................. 1

Flange ............................................................................................... 2

Blade ................................................................................................ 1

Cover Label ...................................................................................... 1

* Screw (M5x 10 mm Pan Hd.) ........................................................... 4

* Screw (M4 x 9 mm Pan Hd.) ............................................................. 1

Logo Plate ........................................................................................ 1

Upper Guard Assembly .................................................................... 1

O=Ring .............................................................................................. 1

Elbow ................................................................................................ 1

* Screw (M5 x 10 mm Pan Hd.) ........................................................... 1

Deflector ........................................................................................... 1

* Flat Washer (M5) ............................................................................... 1

* Lock Nut (M4) ................................................................................... 1

* Lock Nut (M5) ................................................................................... 1

Stopper ............................................................................................. 1

* Screw (M4x 15 mm Pan Hd.) ........................................................... 1

Screw ................................................................................................ 1

Dust Bag ........................................................................................... 1

* Hex Key (5 ram) ................................................................................ 1

* Blade Wrench (6 ram) ....................................................................... 1

* Hex Key (8 mm) ................................................................................ 1

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

39

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