Craftsman 315.243130 User Manual
Operator's Manual
10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.243130
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operator's manual.
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
• Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 2
• Warranty and Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2
• Rules For Safe Operation ............................................................................................................................... 3-6
• Glossary ................................................................................................................................................. 6
• Product Specifications and Unpacking ................................................................................ 7
• Labels ...................................................................................................................... 8
• Loose Parts and Tools Needed .................................................................... 9
• Features ............................................................................................................. 10-12
• Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................ 13-19
• Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 20-26
• Laser Guide ................................................................................................................................................ 27-28
• Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 29
• Exploded View and Repair Parts Ust ............................................................................. 30-37
• Parts Ordering/Service .......................................................................... 38
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.
ff 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 dghts 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.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use the tool until
you have read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator's manual Pay close
attention to the safety rules, including Dangers,
Warnings, and Cautions. ff you use this tool
properly and only for what it is intended, you will
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
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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 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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Thepurposeofsafetysymbolsistoattractyourattentiontopossibledangers.Thesafetysymbols,andthe
explanationswiththem,deserveyourcarefulattentionandunderstanding.Thesafetywarningsdonotby
themselveseliminateanydanger.Theinstructionsorwarningstheygivearenotsubstitutesforproperaccident
preventionmeasures.
Symbol
NOTE:
Meaning
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property
damage.
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept insafety, 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, electrical shock,
or serious personal injury. Save operator's
manual and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this tool.
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 or repair center for
repair. Always use original factory replacement parts
when servicing.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENTS. 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.
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
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 invite accidents. DO NOT
leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is
in operation.
• 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 itwas
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 inline 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
instructionsfor 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 up to full speed
before starting cut.
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• 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 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 intothe 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.
• 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 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 inany 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 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 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.
• THIS TOOL shall have the following markings:
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
c) Do not operate saw without guards inplace.
d) Do not perform any operation freehand.
e) Never reach around saw blade.
f) Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.
g) Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable)
before changing blade or servicing.
• NEVER lift this tool by gripping the sliding miter ,_WARNING: Some dust created by power
fence, sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
• AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser construction activities contains chemicals known
guide, to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you • crystalline silica from bricks and cement
loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc- and other masonry products, and
tions also. • arsenic and chromium from chemically-
tive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
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
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 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.
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Blade Diameter 10 in.
Blade Arbor 5/8 in.
No Load Speed 5000 RPM
Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only, 15 Amperes
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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Thefollowinglabelsareonthemitersawwithlocationsindicated.
/ [_WARNING:J
FAILURE TO RESTORE LOWER GUARD
ANDTIGHTEN SCREW MAY RESULT
IN A SERIOUS INJURY
ge. See
DANGER: DO NOT REMOVE
ANY GUARD, USE OF SAW
WITHOUT THIS GUARD WILL
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING/ ADVERTENCIA
•Foryour safety,readownersmanualbefore operating
mitersaw.
•Weareye protection.
•Keep handsout ofpathof sawblade.
•Donot operatesawwithoutguardsin place.
•Donot performanyoperationfreehand.
•Neverreacharound thesawblade.
•Turnoff tool and waitfor sawbladetostopbefore
movingworkpleceorchangingsettings.
•Disconnectthe sawfrom the powersourcebefore
changingbladeorservicing.
•Donot exposetorain or useindampplaces.
•Para suseguridad,leaelmanualdel usuarioantes
de usarla sierraingletadors.
10 inch Compound Miter Saw
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MODEL 315.243130 SER.NO.
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Fig. 1
ThefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourCompoundMiterSaw:
• Saw Blade - 10 in.
• Miter Lock Handle
• Dust Guide
• Blade Wrench
• 5 mm Hex Key Wrench
SAWBLADE
8 mmHEXKEY
• 6 mm Hex Key Wrench
• 8 mm Hex Key Wrench
• Laser Guide
• Hex Key Bolt
• Operator's Manual
Z"
6 mmHEXKEY
5 mmHEXKEY
BLADEWRENCH
BOLT
LASERGUIDE
DUSTGUIDE
_ HANDLE
_, 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:
17mmCOMBINATIONWRENCH
10mmCOMBINATIONWRENCH
COMBINATION
Fig. 2
FRAMINGSQUARE
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
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 2-9/16 in. thick or
5-7/16 in. wide, depending upon the angle 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
5-7/16 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 0°:
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 will 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.
DUSTGUIDE
BEVEL
MITER
FEN
FENCE
SCREW
BLADEGUARD
BEVEL
LOCKKNOB
SAWARM
UPPER
SWITCHTRIGGER
LOWER
BLADEGUARD
MITERTABLE
"NO HANDSZONE"
LABEL
"NO HANDSZONE"
MITERSCALE
ZEROCLEARANCE
tHROAT PLATE
MITER
TABLEFRAME
POSITIVESTOP(S)
lO
CONTROLARM
LOCKPLATE
MITER
LOCKHANDLE
Fig. 3
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
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
SPINDLE
LOCKBUTTON
SAW
ARM
M_ER LOCK
HANDLE
SAWARM
LOCKEDIN DOWNPOSITION
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 4.
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at
desired miter angles.
LOCK
PIN
Fig. 4
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 (not included) through the
hole in the switch trigger. A lock with a long shackle
up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When the lock is
installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store
the padlock key in another location.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
11
PADLOCK
Fig. 6
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
313/32"
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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.
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 isdetermined, 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 Z
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
103/16"
7/16"D_A.HoLE
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Fig. 7
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 inforeign 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
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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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