Craftsman 315212500 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
10 in. COMPOUND
MITER SAW
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.212500
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• Safety
• Features
_, CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of
this product.
• Adjustments
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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• Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 2
• Warranty and Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 2
• Rules for Safe Operation ................................................................................................................................. 3-6
• Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................................................................ 6
• Product Specifications and Unpacking ................................................................................................................ 7
• Accessory List ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
• Loose arts List and Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................... 9
• Labels ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
• Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 11-13
• Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 14-20
• Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 21-27
• Laser Guide ................................................................................................................................................. 28-29
• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 30-31
• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................. 31-33
• Exploded Views and Repair Parts Lists ....................................................................................................... 34-41
• Parts Ordering / Service .................................................................................................................................... 42
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 itfree 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
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.
_i, CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
operator's manual before using your new saw.
Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe
Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols including
Danger, Warning and Caution. If you use your
saw properly and only for what it is intended, you
will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It
means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
WARNING:
The operation of any 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 wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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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
A
A
A
A
NOTE:
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or picto-
graphs,
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.
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.
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.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
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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 operator'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 operator'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
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working
order.
• REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS.
Get in the habit of checking - before turning on tool
- that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are re-
moved from tool.
• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work
areas and work benches inviteaccidents. DO NOT
leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is
in operation.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or
other flammable liquids, indamp 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 CHILDPROOF with padlocks
and master switches or by removing starter keys.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job
better and more safely at the rate for which it was
designed.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not
force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for. Use it only the way it was intended.
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use
only a cord 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 TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION
CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have
repaired by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly aware
of cord location and keep it well away from the
moving blade.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
that can get caught and draw you into moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. 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.
• WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine
particles.
• 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 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 accesso-
ries.
• DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attachments,
all tools should be disconnected.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch
is off when plugging in any tool. •
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Using
improper accessories may risk injury. Consult
operator's manual for recommended accessories.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is
unintentionally contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool •
again, check any damaged parts, including guards,
for proper operation and performance. Check
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A
damaged part must be properly repaired or re-
placed by a qualified service technician at a Sears
store or repair center 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. Use the right
blade size, style and cutting speed for the material
and the type of cut. Do not use blades with incor-
rect 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. Do
not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path
with your hands and fingers for any reason. Always
turn the power off.
_1= WARNING: Blade coasts after being turned off.
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never-yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
oil, and sharp edges.
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use
only extension cords with the marking "Acceptable
for use with outdoor appliances; store cords indoors
while not in use". Use extension cords with an
electrical rating not less than the saw's rating.
Always disconnect the extension cord from the
outlet before disconnecting the product from the
extension cord.
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 or repair center.
• KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while
cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and
kickback. Saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting
long or heavy boards.
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• BEFORE MAKING A CUT, be sure all adjustments
are secure.
• BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS.
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
cutting.
• ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece
when possible.
• NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts
during use for any reason.
• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORK-
PIECE. Never start the saw with the blade touching
the workpiece. Allow motor to come upto 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 func-
tion) 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 FREE-
HAND. 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.
• USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS. All
repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should
be made by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store or repair center.
_1= WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor
could ignite fumes.
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 polar-
ized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully inthe 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.
• ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity
(gained from frequent use of your saw) to cause a
careless mistake. ALWAYS RE•EMBER 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.
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• ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before discon-
necting it to avoid accidental starting when recon-
necting to power supply. NEVER leave the saw
unattended while connected to a power source.
• NEVER lift this tool by gripping the sliding miter
fence.
• AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser
guide.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-
tions also.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
,_ WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding,drilling, and other
constructionactivities contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive 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.
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.
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 kerr 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.
Blade Diameter 10 in.
Blade Arbor 5/8 in.
No Load Speed 5000 RPM
Rating 15 Amperes
Input 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only
Net Weight 32 Ibs.
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°:
5-7/16 in. wide x 2-9/16 in. thick
3-1/2 in. thick x 4 in. wide
Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:
3-7/8 in. wide x 2-9/16 in. thick
Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:
5-7/16 in. wide x 1-9/16 in. thick
Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 45°:
3-7/8 in. wide x 1-1/2 in. thick
Your Compound Miter Saw has been shipped
completely assembled except for the blade, miter lock
handle, laser, 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. See Figure 2.
• 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.
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
secured in the down position. To release the saw
arm, push down on top of saw arm and cut the
tie-wrap.
• Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure
should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden
rise upon release of the tie wrap.
• 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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Thefollowingaccessoriesareincludedwith your Compound Miter Saw:
• Dust Bag
• Table Extensions (1)
• Support Rod (2)
• Stop Block
• Stop Block Knob
• Wing Nut
• Work Clamp Assembly
STOP DUSTBAG
BLOCK
KNOB
STOPBLOCK
/ TABLE
CARRIAGE-_L.._J._,_ _ /
• Table Clamp Bracket
• Extension Clamp Bracket
• Square Head Bolt (1)
• Clamp Bracket Screw (1)
• Carriage Bolt (1)
• Adjustment Screw (4)
EXTENSION
WORKCLAMP
ASSEMBLY
BOLT_
L,,.'_,_ _ ADJUSTMENT
s PPORT
ROD _ _
WING EXTENSION CLAMP CLAMP
NUT CLAMP BRACKET BRACKET
/TABLE
BRACKET SCREW
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:
• Saw Blade - 10 in.
• Miter Lock Handle
• Dust Guide
• Blade Wrench
• 5 mm Hex Key Wrench
5 mmHEXKEY
6 mmHEXKEY
• 6 mm Hex Key Wrench
• 8 mm Hex Key Wrench
• Laser Guide
• Hex Key Bolt
• Operator's Manual
8 mm HEXKEY
SAWBLADE
BLADEWRENCH
DUSTGUIDE
_LOCK HANDLE
_I, WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause
serious personal injury.
The following tools (not included) are needed for
checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the
blade:
FRAMINGSQUARE
COMBINATION
SQUARE
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
Fig. 1
The following labels are on the miter saw with locations indicated.
__/ IAWARNING:I
FAILURE TO RESTORE LOWER GUARD
ANDTIGHTEN SCREW MAY RESULT
IN A SERIOUS INJURY
DANGER:DONOTREMOVE
ANY GUARD. USE OF SAW
WITHOUTTHIS GUARD WILL
RESULT N SEROUS NJURY.
,A 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
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• Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188
Fig. 2
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KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
See Figure 3.
Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements,
_i, 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 t 5 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 wilt cut materials up to 2-9/16 in, thick or
5-7/16 in. wide, depending upon the angle at which
the cut is being made.
UPPER
BLADEGUARD
CUTTING CAPACITIES
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°and
the bevel angle Is set at O°:
Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of
5-7/16 in. wide x 2-9/16 in. thick,
It will cut materials up to a maximum thickness of
3-1/2 in. thick x 4 in. wide.
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°and
the bevel angle is set at O°:
Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of
3-7/8 in. wide x 2-9/16 in. thick.
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°and
the bevel angle is set at 45°:
Your saw wil! cut materials up to a maximum of
5-7/16 in. wide x 1-9/16 in. thick.
When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45° and
the bevel angle is set at 45°:
Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of
3-7/8 in, wide x 1-1/2 in. thick,
6 mm
HEXKEY
SAWARM
BEVEL
LOCKKNOB
BEVEL
SCALE
FENCE
DUST
GUIDE
MITER
SCALE
HEXKEY
STORAGEAREA
"NOHANDSZONE"
BOUNDARYLINE
NOHANDS
ZONELABEL
ZEROCLEARANCE
THROATPLATE
MITER
LOCKPLATE
MITER
CONTROLARM
MITER
TABLEFRAME
POSITIVESTOP(S)
Fig. 3
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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.
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.
SWITCH
CARRYING
HANDLE
SAW LOCK
ARM PIN
MITERLOCK
HANDLE
SAWARM
LOCKEDINDOWNPOSITION
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 4.
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at
desired miter angles.
Fig. 4
SPINDLE
LOCK
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 long shackle up to 13/64
in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed
and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the pad-
lock key in another location.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
12
PADLOCK
Fig. 6
POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
Positive stops have been provided at O', 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.
31_t'
24"
173/16"
31_
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ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop
blade rotation after the switch is released.
MITER FENCE
The miter fence on your compound miter saw has
been provided to hold your workpiece securely
against when making all cuts; the left side is also
larger providing additional support. It has a sliding
feature for clearance of the saw arm when making
bevel or compound cuts.
Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the
miter fence. Once the desired position of the miter
fence is determined, tighten the fence screw to secure
the sliding fence.
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 a
workbench. 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 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.
173/16"
24"
Fig. 7
_, 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. Itshould
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
A
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
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.
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