Craftsman 315.212300 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

10 in.
COMPOUND MITER SAW

Double Insulated

Model No.

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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

972000-507
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• Safety

• Features

• Adjustments

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2

■ Warranty and Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 2

■ Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-6

■ Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

■ Product Specifications and Unpacking .......................................................................................................... 7

■ Labels ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

■ Loose Parts and Tools Needed...................................................................................................................... 9

■ Features .................................................................................................................................................. 10-12

■ Adjustments............................................................................................................................................. 13-19

■ Operation................................................................................................................................................. 20-26

■ Maintenance............................................................................................................................................27-28

■ Exploded View and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 30-37

■ Parts Ordering / Service............................................................................................................................... 38

WARRANTY

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 purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION

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

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

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire

owner's manual before using your new saw. Pay
close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation,
and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger,
Warning and Caution. If you use your saw
properly and only for what it is intended, you will
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

WARNING:

WEAR

YOUR

SAFETY

FORESIGHT IS BETTER

GLASSES

THAN NO SIGHT

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or picto­graphs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to

yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DOUBLE INSULATION

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

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool

until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric shock,
or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications
and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related to this tool.

■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,

radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working
order.

■ REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Get in the habit of checking to see that hex keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool
before turning on saw.

IMPORTANT

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggest you return
the tool to your nearest Sears store for repair. Always
use original factory replacement parts when servicing.

■ KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches invite accidents. DO
NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw
while it is in operation.

■ DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON­MENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or

other flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations,
or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well
lit.

■ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord while operating.

■ MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with pad-
locks and master switches, or by removing starter
keys.

■ DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

■ USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
Don't use it for a purpose not intended.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

■ USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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 overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended 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.

■ INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI­CALLY and replace if damaged.

■ DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip 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.

■ 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.

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

■ DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.

■ MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer perfor­mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.

■ DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments,
blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be
disconnected.

■ AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.

■ USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.

■ NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin­tentionally 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 a qualified service technician at a Sears store
to avoid risk of personal injury.

■ NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT­TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

■ FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a
workbench or table at approximately hip height.

■ 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 maximum blade capacity of your
saw is 10 in.

■ KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize

stalling and kickback.

■ 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.

Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach
underneath work or around or under the blade
while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove
cut material when blade is moving.

WARNING: Blade coasts after turn off.

■ DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.

■ INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repaired by a qualified service
technician at a Sears store. Stay constantly
aware of cord location and keep it well away
from the rotating blade.

■ USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
with approved ground connection that are
intended for use outdoors and so marked.

■ DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store.

■ KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth

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

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■ ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES to
minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Saw may slip, walk, or slide while cutting long or
heavy boards.

■ BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.

■ GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs
when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is
driven back towards the operator. It can pull your
hand into the blade resulting in serious personal
injury. Stay out of blade path and turn switch off
immediately if blade binds or stalls.

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

■ ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the work-
piece when possible.

■ NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts
during use.

■ NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS
IN CONTACT WITH 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.

■ NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the

saw table at a time.

■ NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREE­HAND". Always place the workpiece to be cut on

the miter table and position it firmly against the
fence as a backstop. Always use the fence.

■ NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small
to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands
zone.

■ NEVER reach behind, under, or within three
inches of the blade and its cutting path with your
hands and fingers for any reason.

■ NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of
scrap, or anything else that is in or near the
cutting path of the blade.

■ AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause

your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS
make sure you have good balance. NEVER
operate your miter saw on the floor or in a
crouched position.

■ NEVER stand or have any part of your body in
line with the path of the saw blade.

■ ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the
saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of
the 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.

■ REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether
electrical or mechanical, should be made by
qualified service technician at a Sears store.

WARNING: When servicing use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.

■ NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO­SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could

ignite fumes.

■ NEVER leave the miter saw unattended while
connected to a power source.

■ POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one
blade 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.

■ 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.

■ DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN­DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
OR ANY MEDICATION.

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■ 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 are doing and use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

Do not rush.

■ MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc-

tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
performing any work using your saw.

■ ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it, to avoid accidental starting when re-connect­ing to power supply.

■ 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 contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING

Arbor

The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle
other than 90˚ to the miter table.

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
kickback. 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 inadvertently in contact with the blade.

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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
allows 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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS

Blade Diameter 10 in.
Blade Arbor 5/8 in.
No Load Speed 5000 RPM
Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only
Input 15 Amperes
Net Weight 50 lbs.

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.

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°:

5-9/16 in. wide X 2-9/32 in. thick

Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:

5-9/16 in. wide X 1-9/16 in. thick

Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:

3-15/16 in. wide X 2-9/32 in. thick

UNPACKING

Your Compound Miter Saw has been shipped
completely assembled except for the blade, miter lock
handle, and dust guide.

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.

■ Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate
and check with the list of loose parts.

■ Remove the packing materials from around your
saw.

■ Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a
level work surface. This saw is heavy. To avoid
back injury, get help when needed.

See Figure 2.

■ Do not discard the packing materials until you
have carefully inspected the saw, identified all
loose parts, and satisfactorily operated your new
saw.

■ Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm
locked in the down position. To release saw arm,
push down on top of saw arm and pull out the lock
pin.

See Figure 4.

■ Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to
prevent sudden rise upon release of the lock pin.

■ Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or
damage has occurred during shipping.

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to
plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the
damaged or missing parts are obtained and are
installed correctly.

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The following labels are on the miter saw with loca­tions indicated.

Restore lower blade guard

and securely tighten screw

before use

Lift For Blade Change. See Owner's Manual.

DANGER:

ANY GUARD. USE OF SAW

WITHOUT THIS GUARD WILL

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

DO NOT REMOVE

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WARNING / ADVERTENCIA

• For your safety, read owners manual before operating
miter saw.

• Wear eye protection.

• Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

• Do not operate saw without guards in place.

• Do not perform any operation freehand.

• Never reach around the saw blade.

• Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.

• Disconnect the saw from the power source before
changing blade or servicing.

• Do not expose to rain or use in damp places.

• Para su seguridad, lea el manual del usuario antes
de usar la sierra ingletadora.

10 inch Compound Miter Saw

DOUBLE INSULATED 5,000 RPM 120 VOLTS 60 Hz AC ONLY 15 A

WARNING:

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

MODEL 315.212300

MADE IN TAIWAN
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL

SER. NO.

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STATIONARY TOOL

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LOOSE P ARTS LIST

The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:

■ Saw Blade - 10 in.

■ Miter Lock Handle

■ Dust Guide

■ Blade Wrench

8 mm

HEX KEY

6 mm HEX KEY

5 mm HEX KEY

■ 5 mm Hex Key

■ 6 mm Hex Key

■ 8 mm Hex Key

■ Owner's Manual

BLADE WRENCH

SAW BLADE

DUST GUIDE

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MITER LOCK HANDLE

WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could

cause serious personal injury.

TOOLS NEEDED

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

17 mm COMBINATION WRENCH
13 mm COMBINATION WRENCH
10 mm COMBINATION WRENCH

COMBINATION

SQUARE

FRAMING SQUARE

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER
SAW

See Figure 3.

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your

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

15 AMP MOTOR

Your saw has a powerful 15 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 3-9/16 in. thick or
5-9/16 in. wide, depending upon the thickness or
width of the material and the setting at which the cut is
being made.

CUTTING CAPACITIES

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

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of
5-9/16 in. wide X 2-9/32 in. thick.

It will cut materials up to a maximum thickess of
3-9/16 in. thick X 4 in. wide.

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

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of
3-15/16 in. wide X 2-9/32 in. thick.

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

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of
5-9/16 in. wide X 1-9/16 in. thick.

DUST GUIDE

BEVEL

LOCK KNOB

BEVEL SCALE

FENCE

LOCK-OFF LEVER

UPPER

BLADE GUARD

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SWITCH

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BLADE GUARD

MITER TABLE

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NO HANDS

ZONE LABEL

"NO HANDS ZONE"

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MITER SCALE

ZERO CLEARANCE

THROAT PLATE

MITER

LOCK PLATE

MITER

TABLE FRAME

POSITIVE STOP (S)

10

CONTROL ARM

MITER

LOCK HANDLE

Fig. 3

FEATURES

CARRYING HANDLE

See Figure 4.

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 4. 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

LOCK

PIN

SAW
ARM

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MITER LOCK

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SAW ARM

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MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 4.

The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at
desired miter angles.

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

See Figure 5.

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 only.

LOCK-OFF

LEVER

SPINDLE

LOCK BUTTON

SWITCH

TRIGGER

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Fig. 5

TRIGGER LOCK

See Figure 6.

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 through the hole in the
switch trigger. A lock with a shackle up to 13/64 in.
diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and
locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key
in another location.

LOCK-OFF LEVER

See Figure 5.

The switch trigger is equipped with a lock-off lever to
reduce the possibility of accidental starting. The lock­off lever must be pressed down with the palm of your
hand to turn saw on. Once the saw is on, the lock-off
lever can be released. The spring loaded lever will
spring back into the lock-off position when the switch
trigger is released.

SWITCH

TRIGGER

PADLOCK

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11

8-3/4”

4-5/8”

3-1/4”

17-1/2”

24”

18”

7”

3-3/4”

10”

4-5/8”

3-1/4”

7/16” DIA. HOLE

FEATURES

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 22-1/2° and
45°. The 22-1/2° 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. Positive stop
adjustment screws have been provided on each side
of the saw arm. These adjustment screws are for
making fine adjustments at 0° and 45°. See pages 17
and 18.

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 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 7.

Your compound miter saw should be permanently
mounted to a firm supporting surface such as work­bench. Four 7/16 in. 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 workbench.

Tighten all four bolts securely.
The hole pattern for an 18 in. x 24 in. workbench is

shown in Figure 7. 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.

Fig. 7

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 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

create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.

WARNING: 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.

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