Craftsman 315.21212 User Manual
Owner's Manual
12 in. COMPOUND
MITER SAW
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.212120
Save this manual for
future reference.
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
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
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• Safety
• Features
• Adjustments
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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• Table ofContents........................................................................................................................................... 2
• Warranty and Introduction........................................................... _.................................................................. 2
• Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-6
• Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
• ProductSpecificationsand Unpacking.......................................................................................................... 7
• Labels............................................................................................................................................................. 8
• LooseParts and Tools Needed...................................................................................................................... 9
• Features .................................................................................................................................................. 10-12
• Adjustments............................................................................................................................................. 13-19
• Operation................................................................................................................................................. 20-26
• Maintenance............................................................................................................................................ 27-28
• ExplodedView and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 30-35
• PartsOrdering/Service ............................................................................................................................... 36
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Ifthis productfails due to a defect in material or workmanshipwithinone yearfrom the dateof purchase,
Sears will repairitfree of charge.
Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
Ifthis productis usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,this warranty appliesonlyfor90 days from the date
of purchase.
Thiswarranty gives you specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich varyfromstate to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Yoursew hasmany features for makingcutting
operationsmore pleasantand enjoyable.Safety,
performance and dependabilityhave been given top
priodtyinthe designof this sew makingit easy to
maintain andoperate.
_k Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!l!
Your safety is involved.
_IL WARNING:
The operationof any powertool can result inforeignobjects beingthrown intoyour eyes,
whichcan resultin severe eye damage. Before beginningpowertool operation,always
wear safety gogglesor safetyglasseswith side shieldsand a fullface shieldwhen needed.
We recommendW'_leVisionSafety Mask for use over eyeglassesor standardsafety
glasses withside shields, availableat Sears Retail Stores.
_k CAUTION: Carefully read throughthis entire
owner'smanual beforeusingyour newsew. Pay
close attentionto the RulesFor Safe Operation,
and all Safety AlertSymbols includingDanger,
Warningand Caution. Ifyou use yoursew
propedyand only forwhat it is intended,you will
enjoyyears of safe, reliableservice.
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ThepurposeofsafetysymbolsIs to attract your attention to poulbio dangers. The safety Symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and uhderstanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselvse eliminate any.JFlanger.The Instructions or warnings they give are not 8ubetltutee for
proper accident prevention inseams.
SYMBOL
A
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NOTE: Advisesyou of information or instructions vitalto the operationor maintenanceoftheequipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Doubleinsulationisa concept in safety,inalectric
powertools,which eliminatesthe need forthe usual
three-wiregroundedpower cord. Allexposedmetal
partsare isolatedfrom intemal metalmotor
components withprotectinginsulation.Double
insulatedtoolsdo not needto be grounded.
A WARNING: Do not attemptto operatethis tool
untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand
completelyall instructions,safety rules, etc.
contained inthis manual. Failureto comply can
resultin accidentsinvolvingfire, electricshock,
or sedous personal injury.Save owner'smanual
and reviewfrequently for continuing safe
operation,and instructingotherswho may usa
this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Readthe owner's
manual carefully. Learnthe saw's applications
and limitationsas wellas the specificpotential
hazards relatedto this tool.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES. Forexample; pipes,
radiators,ranges, refrigeratorenclosures.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and ingood working
order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Get In the habitofchecking to see
that hexkeysand adjusting wrenchesare
removedfromtool before turningon saw.
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicatesdanger,warningor caution. May be used inconjunctionwithother symbolsorpicto-
graphs.
DANGER: Failuretoobey a safetywarningwillresultinsedousinjuryto yourselforto others.
Alwaysfollowthesafety precautionsto reducethe riskof fire, electricshockand personalinjury.
WARNING: Failureto obeya safety warningcan resultin seriousinjurytoyourselfor to others.
Alwaysfollowthesafety precautionsto reducethe riskoftire, electricshockand personalinjury.
CAUTION: Failureto obeya safetywarningmayresultin properlydamage or personalinjuryto
yourselfor to others.Alwaysfollowthe safety precautionsto reducethe dsk offire, electricshock
and personalinjury.
IMPORTANT
Servicingrequiresextremecare and knowledgeofthe
systemand shouldbe performed onlyby a qualified
service technician.For service we suggestyou return
the tool to your nearestSears storefor repair.Always
useoriginalfactory replacementpartswhen servicing.
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredwork
areas and work benches inviteaccidents.DO
NOT leave tools or pieces ofwood on the saw
whileit isin operation.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENTS. Do not use power toolsneargasolineor
otherflammable liquids,indamp or wet locations,
or expose them to rain. Keep the workarea wall
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KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitorsshouldwear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distancefrom work area. Do notletvisitors
contacttoolor extensioncord while operating.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with pad-
locksand masterswitches,or byremoving starter
keys.
• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL Itwilldo thejob
betterand safer at the rate for whichit was
designed.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do notforce the toolor
attachment to do a job itwas not designedfor.
Don't use itfor a purposenotintended.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure yourextensioncord is ingood condition.
When usingan extensioncord, be sure to use
one heavy enoughto carrythe currentyour
productwill draw.An undersizedcordwill cause
a drop in linevoltage resultingin lossof power
and overheating.A wiregage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommendedfor an extensioncord
25 feet orless in length. If in doubt, usethe next
heaviergage. The smallerthe gage number,the
heavierthe cord.
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INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-
CALLY and replace ifdamaged.
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DRESS PROPERLY. DOnotwear looseclothing,
gloves, neckties,rings, bracelets,or other
jewelry. They can get caughtand draw you into
movmgparts.Rubber glovesand nonslipfoot-
wear are recommendedwhen workingoutdoors.
Alsowear protectivehaircovering tocontain long
hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS. Everydayeyeglasses have only
impact-resistantlenses;they are NOT safety
glasses.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask ifthe cuffingoperationisdusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protectionduringextended periodsof operation.
SECURE WORK. Useclampsora viseto hold
workwhen practical.It's safer than usingyour
handand it frees beth handstooperate tool.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand
balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharpand clean for betterand safer perfor-
mance. Followinstructionsfor lubricatingand
changingaccessories.
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changingattachments,
blades, bits,cutters, etc., all toolsshouldbe
disconnected.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switchisoff when pluggingin.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
useof improperaccessoriesmay cause risk of
injury.
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NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injurycould
occur ifthe toolis tippedor ifthe blade is unin-
tonflonally contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
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of the tool, a guardor other partthat isdamaged
shouldbe carefullychecked todetermine that it
willoperate properlyand perform itsintended
function.Check for alignmentof movingparts,
bindingof movingparts,breakage ofparts,
mountingand any other conditionsthatmay
affectitsoperation. A guardor other partthat is
damaged must be properlyrepaired or replaced
by a qualified servicetechnicianat a Sears store
to avoid riskof personalinjury.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
leave tool untilitcomes to a complete stop.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT yourmiter saw to a
workbenchor table at approximatelyhipheight.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use
bladeswithincorrect size holes Never usa blade
washersor blade boltsthat are defectiveor
incorrect.The maximumbladecapacity ofyour
saw is 12 in.
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp bladesminimize
stallingand kickback.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE
GUARDS. Never operatethe saw with anyguard
or cover removed. Make sure all guardsare
operatingproperlybeforeeach use.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTnNG AREA.
Keep handsaway from blades. Do not reach
underneathworkor aroundor underthe blade
whileblade is rotating. Do notattemptto remove
cutmaterial when blade is moving.
_i, WARNING: Blade coasts after turnoff.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yankcord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cordfrom
heat, oil, and sharpedges.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired bya qualified service
technicianat a Sears store.Stay constantly
aware of cord locationand keep it well away
fromthe rotatingblade.
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS, When
tool is used outdoors,use onlyextensioncords
withapprovedgroundconnectionthat are
intendedfor use outdoorsand so marked.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Havedefectiveswitches
replaced bya qualifiedservicetechnicianat a
Sears store.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
whencleaning. Never use brake fluids,gasoline,
petroleum-basedproducts,or any solventsto
clean tool.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES to
minimizedsk of bladeI_nchingand kickback.
Saw may slip,walk, or slide whilecuttinglongor
heavy beards.
BEFORE •AKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickbackoccurs
when the blade stallsrapidlyand workpioceis
drivenback towardsthe operator. It can pullyour
hand intothe bladeresultingin sedous personal •
injury. Stay out of blade pathand turnswitchoff
immediatelyifblade bindsor stalls.
AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspectforand
remove all nailsfrom lumberbefore cuffing.
ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the work-
piece when possible.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or othermovingparts
during use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS
IN CONTACT WITH WORKPIECE. Allow motor
to come up tofull speed beforestartingcut.
• AKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW
ARM (BEVEL FUNCtiON) ARE LOCKED IN
POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW.
Lockthe miter table by securelytighteningthe
miter lockhandle. Lockthe saw arm (bevel
funciton)by securelytighteningthe bevel lock
knob.
NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE
SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE.
NEVER hold ontoor bindthe free scrapend of
the workpiocein anyoperation. Ifa workclamp
and lengthstopare used together,they must
both be installedon the same side ofthe saw
table to preventthe saw from catchingthe loose
end and kickingup.
NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpieceon the
saw table at a time.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREE-
HAND". Alwaysplace the workpieceto becuton
the mitertable and position it firmlyagainst the
fence as a backstop. Always usa the fence.
NEVER hand holda workpiecethatistoosmall
to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands
zone.
NEVER reach behind,under,or withinthree
inches.ofthe bladeand itscuttingpath withyour
handsand fingersfor any reason.
NEVER reach to pickup a workpioce,a piece of
scrap,or anythingelse that is in or near the
cuffingpathofthe blade.
AVOID AWl(WARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a suddenslipcouldcause
yourhandto move intothe blade. ALWAYS
make sure you havegood balance. NEVER
operateyour miter sew on the flooror in a
crouchedposition.
NEVER standor have any partof your bodyin
linewiththe path of the saw blade.
ALWAYS release the powerswitchand allowthe
saw bladeto stop rotatingbefore raisingitoutof
theworkpiece.
DO NOT TURN THE •OTOR SWITCH ON AND
OFF RAPIDLY. Thiscould cause the saw blade
to loosenand couldcreate a hazard. Shouldthis
ever occur,standclear and allow the sew blade
to come toa complete stop. Disconnectyoursaw
fromthe power supplyand securelyretightenthe"
blade bolt.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. Allrepairs,whether
electricalor mechanical, shouldbe madeby
qualifiedservice technicianat a Sears store.
WARNING: When servicing use onlyidentical
Craftsmanreplacementparts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE. Normalsparkingofthe motorcould
ignitefumes.
NEVER leave the miter saw unattendedwhile
connectedtoa power source.
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reducethe dskof
electricshock, thistoolhas a paladzed plug(one
bladeis widerthan the other).This plugwillfitin
a polarized outletonly one way. If the plugdoes
not fit fullyin the outlet,reverse the plug. Ifit still
does notfit, contacta qualifiedelectricianto
installthe properoutlet. Do not changethe plug
in any way.
IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISS-
ING or shouldbreak, band, or fail inany way, or
shouldany electricalcomponentfail to perform
properly,shutoff the power switch,removethe
mitersaw plugfromthe power sourceandhave
damaged, missing,or failed partsreplaced
beforeresumingoperation.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-
DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
OR ANY MEDICATION.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
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.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL
Watch what you ere doing and usecommon
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
Do not rush.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Arbor
The shafton which a bladeor cuttingtool ismounted.
,Bevel Cut
Acuttingoperation made withthe blade at any angle
otherthan 90° to the mitertable.
Cresacut
Acuttingor shapingoperationmade acrossthe grain
ofthe workplace.
Compound Miter Cut
Acompoundmitercut isa cut made usinga miter
angleand a bevel angle atthe same time.
Freehand
Performinga cutwithoutusinga fence, mitergage,
fixture,workclamp, or other properdevice to keepthe
workpiecefrom twis_ngor movingduringthe cut.
Gum
A sticky,sap based residuefrom wood products.
Mlter Cut
A cuttingoperation made with the blade at anyangle
otherthan 90" to the fence.
Resin
A sticky,sap bass substancethat has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The numberof toms completedby a spinningobject
inone minute.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under,behind, or in frontof the blade.
As it appliesto the workplace,that area whichwillbe,
or has been, cut by the blade.
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
UGHTING tosee thework and that noobstruc-
tionswill interferewith safe operationBEFORE
performing any workusingyour saw.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it, to avoid accidentalslarlJngwhen re-connect-
ingto powersupply.
SAVE THESE INSTRUClrlONS. Refer tothem
frequently and usa to instructotherusers. Ifyou
loan someonethis tool,loan them these instruc-
tionsalso.
Set
The distancethat the tip ofthe sawblade toothis bent
(or sat) outwardfrom the face of the blade,
Throw-Back
Throwing of aworkplacein a mannersimilartoa
kickback.Usuallyassociated witha cause otherthan
the kerf closing,suchas a workplacenot being
againstthe fence, beingdroppedintothe blade,or
being placedinadvertentlyincontact withthe blade.
Through Sawing
Any cuttingoperationwhere the blade extends
completely throughthe thickness of the workplace.
Workplace
The item on whichthe cuttingoperationis beingdone.
The surfacesofa workpieceare commonlyreferredto
as faces, ends, and edges.
Zero Clearance Throat Plate
A plasticthreat plate insertedinthe miter tablethat
allowsfor blade clearance. When you makeyour first
cutwithyour compoundmitersaw, the saw blade cuts
a slotthrough the throat platethe exact widthofthe
blade. Thisprovidesfor a zero clearancekerf that
minimizesworkplecetaar-out.
No Hands Zone
The area between the marked linesonthe leftand
rightsideof the mitertable base. Thiszone is
identifiedby no hands zone labels placedinsidethe
marked lineson the miter table base.
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BladeDiameter 12in.
Blade Arbor 5/8 in.
No LoadSpeed 4000 RPM
Rating 120 Volts,60 Hz-AC Only
Input 15 Amperes
Nat Weight 41 Ibs.
CuttingCapacity with Miterat 0°/Bevel 0°:
max widthx resultingheight 7-7/8 in. x 2-1/2 in.
MaximumCuttingCapacity with Miterat 45°/Bevel 0°:
max widthx resultingheight 5-1/2 in. x 2-1/2 in.
MaximumCuttingCapacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 450:
max widthx resultingheight 7-7/8 in.x 1-3/4 in.
YourCompound MiterSaw has been shipped
completelyassembledexcept forthe blade, miter lock
handle,and dust guide.
A WARNING: Ifany parts are missing,do not
operate this tool untilthe missing partsare
replaced. Failure todo so could result in possible
seriouspersonalinjury.
• Remove all loosepartsfromthe carton. Separate
andcheckwiththe listof looseparts. See Figure2.
• Remove the packingmaterials fromaround your
seW.
• Carefully liftsaw fromthe carton and place iton a
level work surface.This saw isheavy. To avoid
back injury,get helpwhen needed.
• Do notdiscardthe packingmaterials untilyou
have carefullyinspectedthe sew, identifiedall
looseparts, and satisfactorilyoperated yournew
SeW.
• Your sew has been shippedwiththe sew arm
lockedin the downposition.To release sew arm,
pushdown on top of sew arm and pullout the lock
pin. See Figure4.
• Hand pressureshould remainon the saw arm to
preventsudden dse uponreleaseof the lockpin.
• Examine all partsto make sure no breakage or
damage has occurredduringshipping.
Ifany partsare damaged or missing,do notattemptto
plug inthe power cordand turn the switchon untilthe
damaged or missingpartsare obtainedand are
installedcorrectly.
Thefollowinglabelsareonthemitersawwithloca-
tionsindicated,
Restorelowerbladeguard
andsecurelytightenscrew
beforeuse
DANGER: DO NOT REMOVE
ANY GUARD. USE OF SAW
WITHOUT THEIS GUARD WILL
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
tRNING/ ADVERTENI
• FOryoursafety,read owners manual beforeoparutln
• Wear eye protection,
• Keep bends Outut path of sawblade.
• DOnotoparath sawwithout guardsin place.
• O0 notperlorm anyoporutlonIreahad.
• Never roacharound the saw blade.
• Turnutf fool end waitfor saw blade to stopbefore moving
wad(piece or cbanoinOsethnos.
• Disconnectthe caw fromthe powersourcebalers changing
blade orservicing.
• Oo nutexposetorain or use In dampplaces.
• Pare se propiasepuridsd, lea el manual del usuorioautosde
userla €lerfa inplctadora.
12 inch Compound Miter Saw
WARNING:wa_,senwoNo, use ONLYmemlc_.
MOOEL 315.212120 SER.NO.
MADE INTAIWAN
. Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188
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Thefollowingitemsare included with yourCompoundMiter Saw:
• SawBlade- 12in.,
• Miter Lock Handle
• Dust Guide
• BladeWrench
F IOtamHEXKEY
,_ 6mm HEXKEY
5 mmHEXKEY
• 5 mm Hex Key Wrench
• 6 mm Hex Key Wrench
• 10 mm Hex KeyWrench
• Owner's Manual
BLADEWRENCH
SAWBLADE
DUSTGUIDE
MITERLOCKHANDLE
A WARNING: The useo!attachmentsoraccessoriesnotlistedmightbe hazardousand coud
The followingtools(notincluded)are needed for
checking adjustmentsofyour sew or for
installingthe blade:
cause serious personalinjury.
FRAMINGSQUARE
17 mm COMBINATIONWRENCH
WR?H
COMBINATION
SQUARE
PHIUJPSSCREWDRIVER
Fig. 2
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KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER
SAW
See Figure3.
Beforeattemptingto useyour saw, familiarizeyourself
withall operatingfeatures and safety requirements.
_i WARNING: Do notallowfamiliaritywithyour
saw to make youcareless. Rememberthat a
careless fractionof a second issufficientto inflict
severe injury.
15 AMP MOTOR
Your saw has a powerful15 amp motorwithsufficient
powerto handle toughcuttingjobs. It is made withall
hellbearings, and has extemally accessiblebrushes
for ease of servicing.
12 in. BLADE
A 12 in. saw blade is includedwithyourcompound
miter saw. it willcut materialsupto 7-7/8 in. wide,
dependinguponthe thicknessof the material and the
'settingat which the cut isbeing made.
SWITCH
LOCK-OFFLEVER
CUTTING CAPACITIES
When the miter angle (raRer table) Is set at 0° and
the bevel angle Is set at 0°:
Your saw win cut materials up to:
max widthx resultingheight 7-7/8 in. x 2-1/2 in.
When the miter angle (miter table) Is set at 45° and
the bevel angle Is eat at O°:
Yoursaw will cutmaterials upto:
max widthx resultingheight 5-1/2 in. x 2-1/2 in.
When the miter angle (miter table) Is set at O° and
the bevel angle Is sat at 45°:
Yoursaw will cutmaterials upto:
max widthx resultingheight 7-7/8 in. x 1-3/4 in.
UPPER
BLADEGUARD
6 mm DUSTGUIDE
HEXKEY
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STORAGEAREA
HEXKEY __
MRER
TABLEFRAME
TRIGGER
LOWER
BLADEGUARD
MITERTABLE
"NOHANDSZONE"
BOUNDARYMNE
CONTROLARM
PosmvE STOP(S) LOCKPLATE
10
NOHANDS
ZEROCLEARANCE
PLATE
' MRERSCALE
MmER
LOCKHANDLE
MITER
Fig. 3
CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure4.
Forconvenience when carryingor transportingyour
miter saw from one place to another, a carrying
handle hasbeen providedon top of the saw arm as
shownin figure 4. To transport,turnoff and unplug
your saw, then lowerthe saw arm and lockit inthe
down position: Locksaw arm bydepressing the lock
pin.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTrON
See Figure5.
A spindlelockbuttonhas been providedfor locking
the spindlewhichkeeps the blade in yoursaw from
rotating.Depressand hold the lock button while
installing,changing,or removingbladeonly.
LOCK-OFF
LOCKPiN
CARRYING %%
SAW
ARM
HANDLE
\
MITERLOCK
HANDLE
LOCKEDINDOWNPOSITION
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 4.
The miterlockhandle securely locksyour saw at
desired miter angles.
LOCK-OFF LEVER
See Figure5.
The switchtriggerisequippedwith a rock-offleverto
reducethe possibilityof accidentaletartJng.The lock-
off lever must be pressed downwiththe palm of your
handto turn saw on. The spdngloaded lever will
springback intothe lock-offposition when the switch
triggeris released.
SAWARM
Fig. 4
,SWITCH
TRIGGER
SPINDLE
LOCKBUTrON
Fig. 5
TRIGGER LOCK
See Figure6.
To preventunauthorizeduse of your compound miter
saw, we suggestthat youdisconnectit fromthe power
supplyand lockthe switchinthe offposition. To lock
the switch, installa padlockthrough the hole inthe
switchtrigger.A lock witha shackleup to 13/64 in.
diameter may be used.When the lockis installedand
locked,the switchis inoperable.Store the padlockkey
in anotherlocation.
SWITCH PADLOCK
TRIGGER
11
Fig. 6
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