Craftsman 315.BT2010 Owner's Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

7-1/4 in., 19.2 Volt Compound Miter Saw

Sierra ingleteadora combinada de 7-1/4 pulg., de 19.2 V

MODEL NO. / NÚMERO DE MODELO 315.BT2010

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Teléfono de atención al consumidor: 1-800-932-3188

Sears Brands Management Corporation,

3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO

ENGLISH

 

Warranty......................................................................

2

Introduction.................................................................

2

General Safety Rules...............................................

3-4

Specific Safety Rules...................................................

5

Symbols.......................................................................

6

Glossary of Terms........................................................

7

Features.................................................................

8-10

Tools Needed.............................................................

10

Loose Parts...............................................................

11

Assembly.............................................................

12-17

Operation.............................................................

18-25

Adjustments.........................................................

26-27

Maintenance..............................................................

28

Illustrated Parts List.............................................

30-33

Parts Ordering / Service..............................

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ESPAÑOL

 

Garantía.......................................................................

2

Introducción.................................................................

2

Reglas de seguridad generales...............................

3-4

Reglas de seguridad específicas.................................

5

Símbolos......................................................................

6

Glosario de términos...................................................

7

Características.......................................................

8-10

Herramientas necesarias...........................................

10

Piezas sueltas............................................................

11

Armado................................................................

12-17

Funcionamiento...................................................

18-25

Adjustes...............................................................

26-27

Mantenimiento...........................................................

28

Pedidos de piezas / Servicio..................

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WARRANTY / GARANTÍA

CRAFTSMAN® ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, defective product will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com

This warranty does not cover the bits, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.

This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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GARANTÍA LIMITADA DE CRAFTSMAN® POR UN AÑO

Este producto tiene garantía por cualquier defecto en material o mano de obra DURANTE UN AÑO desde la fecha de compra. Los productos defectuosos se remplazarán sin cargo si presenta un comprobante de pago.

Si desea conocer los detalles de la cobertura de la garantía para conseguir reparaciones o recambios, visite el sitio Web: www.craftsman.com

Esta garantía no cubre las brocas, que es una pieza fungible que puede desgastarse por el uso normal durante el período de garantía.

La garantía pierde validez si este producto se utiliza mientras se prestan servicios comerciales o si se alquila a otra persona.

Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos y también puede gozar de otros derechos que varían según el estado.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant­ and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability­ have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

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Esta herramienta ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the 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.

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

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

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating.

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

DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the 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.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may result in injury.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool 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 an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.

USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

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

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

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

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.

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.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 7-1/4 in.

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.

NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.

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

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

DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply.

ENSURE THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE INSERTING BATTERY PACK. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

RECHARGE ONLY WITH THE CHARGER SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. A charger that is suitabe for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

USE POWER TOOLS ONLY WITH SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED BATTERY PACKS. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury or fire.

FOR USE WITH 19.2 V NICKEL-CADMIUM AND 19.2 V LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS, see tool/

appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 988000-272.

WHEN BATTERY PACK IS NOT IN USE, KEEP IT AWAY FROM OTHER METAL OBJECTS LIKE PAPER CLIPS, COINS, KEYS, NAILS, SCREWS, OR OTHER SMALL METAL OBJECTS THAT CAN MAKE A CONNECTION FROM ONE TERMINAL TO ANOTHER.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

UNDER ABUSIVE CONDITIONS, LIQUID MAY BE EJECTED FROM THE BATTERY; AVOID CONTACT. IF CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY OCCURS, FLUSH WITH WATER. IF LIQUID CONTACTS EYES, ADDITIONALLY SEEK MEDICAL HELP. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

DISCONNECT BATTERY PACK FROM TOOL OR PLACE THE SWITCH IN THE LOCKED OR OFF POSITION BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, CHANGING ACCESSORIES, OR STORING THE TOOL. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

TOOL SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED REPAIR PERSONNEL using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT the tool to a workbench or table at approximately hip height.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power off.

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.

ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when possible.

BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.

Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.

MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM (BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING THE SAW. Lock the miter table by pushing the miter lock lever down to lock. Lock the

saw arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the bevel lock knob.

USE THIS SAW TO CUT WOOD, WOOD PRODUCTS AND SOME PLASTICS ONLY. DO NOT CUT METALS, CERAMICS OR MASONRY PRODUCTS.

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.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area.

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.

IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation.

ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw.

THIS TOOL should have the following markings:

a)Wear eye protection.

b)Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

c)Do not operate saw without guards in place.

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 raising saw arm, moving workpiece or changing settings.

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

ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.

THIS SAW CAN TIP OVER if the saw head is released suddenly and the saw is not secured to a work surface. ALWAYS secure this saw to a stable work surface before any use to avoid serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING: This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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 exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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SYMBOLS

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

SYMBOL SIGNAL

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 death or serious injury.

 

 

 

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury.

 

 

 

NOTICE:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not related to an

injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.

 

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

 

Safety Alert

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

 

Read Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand opera-

 

tor’s manual before using this product.

 

 

 

Eye Protection

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply

 

with ANSI Z87.1.

 

 

 

No Hands Symbol

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

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

V

Volts

Voltage

min

Minutes

Time

no

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Anti-KickbackPawls(flooring,radialarm,andtablesaws)

A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

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 table surface.

Compound Cut

A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.

Cross Cut

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

Cutterhead (planers and jointer planers)

A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives. The blades or knives remove material from the workpiece.

Dado Cut

A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch or trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).

Featherboard

A device used to help control the workpiece by holding it securely against the table or fence during any ripping operation.

FPM or SPM

Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference to blade movement.

Freehand

Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence, miter gauge, or other aids.

Gum

A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.

Heel

Alignment of the blade to the fence.

Kerf

The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.

Kickback

A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls, throwing the workpiece back toward operator.

Miter Cut

A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other than 90°.

Non-Through Cuts

Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide for drilling large holes accurately.

Push Blocks (jointer planers)

Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator’s hands well away from the cutterhead.

Push Blocks (flooring and table saws)

Device used to hold the workpiece during cutting operations. This aid helps keep the operator’s hands well away from the blade.

Push Sticks (flooring and table saws)

Device used to push the workpiece during cutting operations. A push stick should be used for narrow ripping operations. The aid helps keep the operator’s hands well away from the blade.

Resaw

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.

Ripping or Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter (flooring and table saws)

A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.

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 saw blade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Snipe (planers)

Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.

Through Sawing

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

Throw-Back

The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade.

Workpiece or Material

The item on which the operation is being done.

Worktable

Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.

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FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Arbor.........................................................................

5/8 in.

Blade Diameter......................................................

7-1/4 in.

No Load Speed.....................................

4,500 r/min. (RPM)

Motor................................................................

19.2 Volt DC

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

Maximum lumber sizes......................

1-1/2 in. x 4-1/4 in.

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

Maximum lumber sizes.............................

1-1/2 in. x 3 in.

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

Maximum lumber sizes......................

1-1/2 in. x 3-1/2 in.

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

Maximum lumber sizes.............................

1-1/2 in. x 3 in.

 

MITER

 

LOCK LEVER

 

“D” HANDLE

 

SWITCH

 

LOCK

 

UPPER

DUST

BLADE

BAG

GUARD

 

SWITCH

 

TRIGGER

 

LOWER

 

BLADE

 

GUARD

 

“NO HANDS ZONE”

BEVEL

BOUNDARY LINE

LOCK

 

KNOB

“NO HANDS

 

 

ZONE” LABEL

 

 

MITER

 

 

SCALE

MITER

 

 

FENCE

 

THROAT

 

 

PLATE

 

 

MITER

 

BASE

TABLE

 

 

 

 

WORK

 

 

CLAMP

BLADE

WRENCH

BEVEL

SCALE

Fig. 1

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

7-1/4 in. BLADE

A 7-1/4 in. blade is included with the compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 1-1/2 in. thick or 4-1/4 in. wide, depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made.

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°.

LOCK PIN

MITER

LOCK LEVER

REAR BRACKET/

CARRYING HANDLE

“D” HANDLE

BLADE WRENCH STORAGE

A blade wrench is packed with the saw. One end of the wrench is a phillips screwdriver and the other end is a hex key. Use the hex key end when installing or removing blade and the phillips end when removing or loosening screws. A storage area for the blade wrench is located in the saw’s base.

MITER FENCE

The miter fence on the compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts.

MITER LOCK LEVER

See Figure 2.

The miter lock lever securely locks the saw at desired miter angles.

SAW ARM LOCKED

 

IN DOWN POSITION

Fig. 2

 

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, seethrough 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.

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

See Figure 3.

The spindle lock button locks the spindle stopping the blade from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing, or removing blade.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.62°, and 45°. The 15°, 22-1/2°, 31.62°, and 45° positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table.

REAR BRACKET/CARRYING HANDLE

See Figure 2.

For convenience when carrying or transporting the miter saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been provided at the rear of the saw. To transport, turn off and remove the battery pack from the tool, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.

SWITCH TRIGGER

SPINDLE

LOCK BUTTON

 

 

45

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

3

4

5

6

7

Fig. 3

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FEATURES

SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 4.

The saw will not start until you depress the switch lock with your thumb then squeeze the switch trigger. To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw, remove the battery pack, 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 of 5/16 in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

SWITCH

LOCK

SWITCH

PADLOCK

TRIGGER

 

1

45

2

30

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

3

4

5

6

7

Fig. 4

TOOLS NEEDED

The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for making adjustments or installing the blade:

COMBINATION SQUARE

FRAMING SQUARE

Fig. 5

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LOOSE PARTS LIST

The following items are included with your compound miter saw:

Dust Bag

Work Clamp

Blade Wrench

DUST

BAG

REAR BRACKET/

CARRYING HANDLE

Rear Bracket/Carrying Handle

Operator’s Manual (not shown)

WORK

CLAMP

BLADE

WRENCH

Fig. 6

WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.

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ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

Carefully lift miter saw base from the carton by the “D” handle and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface.

WARNING: Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assembled could result in serious personal injury.

If factory assembled, the saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position. To release the saw arm, push down on the top of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and pull out on the lock pin.

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.

Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures explained in this manual.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

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: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

WARNING: Do not start the compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and the miter fence. Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter fence during operation of the saw.

INSTALLING THE REAR BRACKET/CARRYING HANDLE

See Figure 7.

WARNING: A rear bracket is included with this miter saw to prevent tipping if the saw arm is released suddenly. Do not use this saw before installing the rear bracket and securely mounting the saw to a work surface or stand.

Remove the screws from the rear bracket/carrying handle and set aside.

Slide the bracket in the openings on the saw base, aligning the holes underneath the base with the holes in the bracket.

Insert the screws into the holes and tighten securely.

SCREW

SCREW

REAR BRACKET/

CARRYING HANDLE

Fig. 7

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Always make sure the compound miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

MOUNTING HOLES

See Figure 8.

If not using a stand, the saw should be 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 1/4 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 mounting to a workbench is shown in figure 8. 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.

DUST BAG

See Figure 9.

A dust bag is provided for use on this miter saw. It fits over the exhaust port on the upper blade guard. To install, squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on the exhaust port. Release the clips. The metal ring in the bag should lock in between the grooves on the exhaust port. To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the above procedure.

DUST

BAG EXHAUST

PORT

Fig. 9

TRACE HOLES

AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATTERN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRACE HOLES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AT THESE LOCATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR HOLE PATTERN

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

.6

.6

30

 

 

 

 

30

31

 

22.5

 

 

22.5

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOUNTING

BASE

 

 

 

 

 

SURFACE

Fig. 8

13 — English

ASSEMBLY

WORK CLAMP

See Figure 10.

The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the workpiece to the fence. It also prevents the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very helpful when cutting compound miters.

Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the workpiece, it may be necessary to use a C-clamp instead of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making the cut.

WARNING: In some operations, the work clamp assembly may interfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly. Always make sure there is no interference with the blade guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

To install the work clamp:

Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the saw table base.

Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out as needed.

 

45

 

WORK

BASE

CLAMP

Fig. 10

14 — English

ASSEMBLY

TO INSTALL/REPLACE THE BLADE

See Figures 11 - 12.

WARNING: A 7-1/4 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent the blade bolt from securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations could result

in a serious accident and can cause serious personal injury.

Remove the battery pack from the tool.

Raise the saw arm.

Rotate lower blade guard up and remove blade bolt cover screw. Rotate blade bolt cover up and back to expose the blade bolt.

Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt until the spindle locks.

Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade bolt.

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

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

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

WARNING: If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly.

SPINDLE LOCK

BUTTON

Fig. 11

BLADE

BOLT

COVER

LOWER

BLADE

GUARD

INNER BLADE

WASHER WITH DOUBLE “D” FLATS

BLADE

TO

LOOSEN

TO

TIGHTEN

BLADE

BOLT

NOTE: BEFORE USE,

REPLACE SCREW AND

TIGHTEN SECURELY

TO PREVENT GUARD

MOVEMENT

BLADE BOLT

COVER

SCREW

FLAT(S)

ON SPINDLE

45

OUTER BLADE

WASHER WITH

DOUBLE “D” FLATS

Fig. 12

Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle. The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 12.

Replace outer blade washer. Double “D” flats on blade washers align with flats on spindle.

Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.

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

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

Tighten blade bolt securely.

Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

Replace blade bolt cover screw and tighten securely.

15 — English

 

ASSEMBLY

 

SOCKET HEAD

SOCKET HEAD

SCREW(S)

SCREW(S)

MITER

 

LOCK

 

LEVER MITER

 

FENCE

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

.6

.6

30

 

 

 

 

30

31

 

22.5

 

 

22.5

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MITER

FENCE

Fig. 13 NOTE: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentional

so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations. Never operate the saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition.

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE FENCE

See Figures 13 - 16.

Remove the battery pack from the tool.

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

Lift the miter lock lever.

Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with zero on the miter scale.

Push the miter lock lever down to lock the miter table.

Lay a square flat on the miter table. Place one leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 14.

If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 15 and 16, adjustments are needed.

Using the blade wrench, loosen the socket head screws that secure the miter fence to the miter table.

See figure 13.

Rotate the miter fence left or right until the saw blade is parallel with the square.

Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade- to-fence alignment.

The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator screws and reset them to zero.

BLADE

MITER FRAMING

TABLE SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE

Fig. 14

 

MITER

FENCE

BLADE

MITER FRAMING

TABLE SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,

ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Fig. 15

MITER

FENCE

BLADE

MITER

FRAMING

 

SQUARE

 

TABLE

 

 

 

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE,

 

ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Fig. 16

 

 

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Craftsman 315.BT2010 Owner's Manual

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE

See Figures 17 - 20.

Remove the battery pack from the tool.

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

Lift the miter lock lever.

Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with zero on the miter scale.

Push the miter lock lever down to lock the miter table.

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

Place a square against the miter table and the flat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table alignment at several points.

The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 18.

If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 19 and 20, adjustments are needed.

Loosen the bevel lock knob.

Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring saw blade into alignment with the square. See Positive Stop Adjustment in the Adjustments section.

Retighten bevel lock knob. Recheck blade-to-table alignment.

NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check blade squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0° and 45° angles.

The saw has two scale indicators, one on the bevel scale and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator screws and reset them to zero.

 

SCALE

 

INDICATOR

 

MITER

 

SCALE

 

INDICATOR

BEVEL

SCREW

SCALE

Fig. 17

 

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

MITER

FENCE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

BLADE

MITER

TABLE

CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

MITER

FENCE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

Fig. 18

BLADE

MITER

TABLE

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE,

ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Fig. 19

BEVEL

LOCK

KNOB

MITER

FENCE

BLADE

COMBINATION

MITER

TABLE

SQUARE

 

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE,

ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Fig. 20

17 — English

OPERATION

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

This product has been designed only for the purposes listed below:

Cross cutting wood and plastic (do not cut metals, ceramics, or masonry products)

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

Bevel cutting and compound cutting

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

WARNING: Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt the compound miter saw to a workbench or an approved workstand. Never operate the miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always lock the miter lock lever before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, keep hands outside the no hands zone, at least 3 in. from the blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

See Figure 21.

Place battery pack in the saw. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove inside saw.

Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that the battery pack is secured in the tool before beginning operation.

WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

See Figure 21.

Locate latches on each side of the battery pack. Depress the latches to release the battery pack from the tool.

Remove the battery pack from the tool.

LATCHES

DEPRESS LATCHES TO RELEASE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY

PACK

Fig. 21

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