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1. 30 37 Parts Ordering T C 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 wili repair it free of charge Contact a Sears Service Center for repair If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 INTRODUCTION Your saw has many features for making cutting A CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety owner s manual before using your new saw Pay performance and dependability have been given top close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation priority ih the design of this saw making it easy to and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger maintain and operate Warming and Caution If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved A WARNING WEAR YOUR The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can re
2. A HOPES BrevaesAsppusevestuponqesvv sacesvest noaeurec dtun Pevss havspess ctatupevve4t Puqaveetetonppeseus oshses DRR 4breusvvegshnaesvsqapuuvseeesdadpeveceaaacasevesas KEY NO 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PART NUMBER 976609 001 976527 001 976526 001 976525 001 976520 001 976521 001 976512 001 976522 001 DESCRIPTION Bevel Pivot Bracket Assembly Includes Key Nos 7 amp 8 masemvsassousueetsneuundAtodivguatepsacquensesuvvyeae puse retiree irs Washer M10 eese nta Bevel Lock Knob eere CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212100 Figure C CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212100 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your COMPOUND MITER SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C KEY NO M A O on PART NUMBER 976539 001 976596 001 976567 001 976543 001 979678 001 976599
3. Washer M5 opeav ned 4peueveHoesesetevtnusosset eoss Screw 5 x 10 COMPLETE ASSORTMENT AVAILABLE AT YOUR NEAREST SEARS CATALOG ORDER OR RETAIL STORE CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212100 SEE NOTE A Figure D 26 CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212100 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D KEY gt M A W a os po PART NUMBER 976641 001 976576 001 976643 001 976644 001 976645 001 976536 001 976537 001 180031 002 300030 100 976664 001 976663 001 976686 001 976683 001 976682 001 DESCRIPTION O RING eren caius LOCK aa OAZA Rubber Bumper eere en Flat Washer M12 eese Hex Nut M12 sesenta Depth Stop Adjustment Screw M10 x 20 di rrosacdapusetPaseveooesspevataeussvePovessvo Carrying Data Plate Brush Assembly eee renes Brush Cap i tuse PART NUMBER 976691 001 97
4. Fig 24 Retighten bevel lock knob Next retighten lock nut securing the positive stop adjustment screw 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 Your saw has three scale indicators two on either side of the bevel scale and one on the miter scale After squaring adjustments have been made it may be necessary to loosen the indicators screws and reset them to zero 18 PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS Note These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself if the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints have saw repaired by a qualified service technician at your nearest Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT W Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot have saw repaired by a qualified service techni cian at your nearest Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury DEPTH STOP The depth stop limits the blade s downward travel It allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to maintain full cutting capacities The depth stop posi tions the blade 1 4 in from the miter table support
5. Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from tuming before removing the workpiece from miter table COMPOUND MITER CUT A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time This type of cut is used to make picture frames cut molding make boxes with sloping sides and for certain roof framing cuts To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle Care should always be taken when making compound miter setups due to the interaction of the two angle settings Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interde pendent with one another Each time you adjust the miter setting you change the effect of the bevel setting Also each time you adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter setting It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut The first angle setting should be checked after setting the second angle since adjusting the second angle affects the first Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been obtained always make a test cut in scrap material before making a finish cut in good material j OPERATION TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW Puli out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height Loosen the mit
6. Note The miter table support is located inside miter table The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting capacity for the 10 in saw blade provided with your saw Therefore the saw blade provided should never need adjustments However when the diameter of the blade has been reduced due to sharpening it may be necessary to adjust the depth stop to provide maximum cutting capacity Also when a new blade is installed it is necessary to check the clearance of the blade to the miter table support before starting the saw Make adjustments if needed DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 25 Unplug your saw WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury To adjust the depth stop use a 17 mm wrench or adjustable wrench and loosen the hex nut at the rear of the miter saw arm Use the 5 mm hex key wrench provided to adjust the depth stop adjustment screw The saw blade is lowered by turning the screw counter clockwise and raised by tuming the screw clockwise ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENT POSITIVE LOCK NUT S STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR 0 ANGLES Fig 25 Lower the blade into the zero clearance throat plate of the miter table Check blade clearance and maximum cutting distance distance from fence where blade enters to front of miter table slot Readjust if necessary WARNING Do not start your compound miter saw
7. M 10 56 B 35 40 B 28 78 B 24 18 B 20 82 B 18 27 B 16 27 B 14 66 M 26 57 M 19 96 M 16 107 M 13 54 M 11 70 M 10 31 M 9 239 B 37 76 30 60 25 66 B 22 07 B 19 35 B 17 23 B 15 52 M 22 91 M 17 07 M 13 71 M 11 50 M 9 93 M 8 74 7 82 B 39 86 fB 32 19 26 95 B 23 16 B 20 29 B 18 06 16 26 m M 18 88 M 13 95 M 11 17 M 9 35 M 8 069 M 7 10 M 6 349 B 41 64 33 53 28 02 B 24 06 21 08 B 18 75 B 16 88 M 14 51 10 65 8 50 M 7 10 M 6 12 M 5 38 M 4 81 B 43 08 B 34 59 28 88 B 24 789 B 21 69 B 19 29 B 17 37 M 9 85 M 7 19 M 5 73 M 478 M 4 119 M 3 62 M 3 23 B 44 14 B 35 37 B 29 50 B 25 30 B 22 14 B 19 68 B 17 72 M 4 98 M 3 62 M 2 88 M 2 40 M 2 07 M 1 82 M 1 629 B 44 78 35 84 B 29 870 B 25 61 B 22 41 19 92 B 17 93 M 0 00 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 M 0 00 fM 0 00 M 0 00 B 45 00 B 36 00 8 30 00 B 25 71 B 22 50 B 20 00 B 18 009 Each B Bevel and M Miter Setting is Given to the Closest 0 005 COMPOUND ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES 24 OPERATION CUTTING CROWN MOLDING Your compound
8. FLATS BLADE PLATS s TIGHTEN OUTER BLADE WASHER WITH DOUBLE D FLATS Fig 11 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt until the spindle locks See Figure 12 Using the blade wrench provided loosen and remove the blade bolt Note The blade bolt has left hand threads Turn blade boit clockwise to loosen Remove outer blade washer Do not remove inner blade washer t4 E 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 Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 11 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 A Replace outer blade washer The double D flats on the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt Note The blade bolt has left hand threads blade bolt counterclockwise to tighten Tighten blade bolt securely Remove the blade wrench and store it in a safe place for future use Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cov
9. A WARNING The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before starting power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields A 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 ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury TO INSTALL BLADE See Figures 10 11 and 12 assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or removing blades or when not in use A WARNING A 10 in blade is the maximum blade capacity of your 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 screw from securing the blade on the spindle Either of these situations could result in As mentioned previously your saw has been factory assembled and adjusted The miter lock handle d
10. angle M Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle securely tighten the bevel lock knob m Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 33 and 34 W When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table B Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when pos sible See Figure 28 A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury keep your hands outside the no hands zone at feast 3 in from blade Never perform any cutting operation freehand without holding workpiece against the fence The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the saw handle firmly press the lock off tab down then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece See Figure 28
11. in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 SEARS HomeCentral The Service Side of Sears
12. is moving A WARNING Blade coasts after turn off DO NOT ABUSE CORD Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at a Sears store Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cioth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback Saw may slip walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back towards the operator it can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury Stay out of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls AVOID CUTTING NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber befo
13. miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding In general compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made In order to fit properly crown molding must be com pound mitered with extreme accuracy The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at angles that when added together equal exactly 90 Most crown molding has a top rear angle the section that fits flat against the ceiling of 52 and a bottom rear angle the section that fits flat against the wall of 38 52 CEILING el gt lt FENCE TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE s e LEFT SIDE INSIDE CORNER RIGHT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER TABLE See Figure 32 To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for a 90 inside or outside comer lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence When setting the bevel and miter angles for com pound miters remember that the settings are interde pendent changing one angle changes the other angle as well Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set Since it is very easy for these angles to shift all settings should first be tested on scrap molding Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90 therefore you will need to fi
14. personal injury NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS B KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the owner s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures W KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Get in the habit of checking to see that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on saw IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and
15. 001 976733 001 976540 001 976604 001 976600 001 976552 001 976549 001 976541 001 DESCRIPTION svaponsese Coanauasoosoonunuurseoygoprnossspacepovtoannnuosotoo v eepesernvteessace ryeonsuuesyeqesconssoveceevevos Upper Blade Guard esee Logo Plate 9eohunasos toessuuus tpyeceset bnguseosctgophusvetee Screw 5 x 12 eerte Lower Blade Guard Label Phillips Screw eren Fixed Screw 0 e asesenentsossuteentuesseetensuecesotevesseevevrtus 1 244000407042000040070504000000500090P2000b0040040P 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PART NUMBER 130030 401 976547 001 976548 001 976554 001 976607 001 976608 001 976507 001 130030 501 976740 001 976564 001 DESCRIPTION Screw M4 x 15 eese Blade Washer Saw Blade enone epe OA Blade Bolt M8 x 20 Retum Spring 400402004444090004479007200590007P74470222009500 Lower Blade Guard Assembly Blade Guard Bracket Assembly includes Key No 23
16. 05 001 976569 001 DESCRIPTION Spring 6 Nylon Lock Nut eren erento Screw Socket Hd Cap vtesssessonseansupseetosaeqeepeeeseoe vvececopssvoeae Miter Lock Pointer euet dieses nnoyvosonnaetosanuuonveooranevteseepacosseos sesntseccoont veserrsevtonopnuesv osesesesveoon oesositesceeaoo9ppedeenunhpeeopaesuavesacoongeee 5 mm Hex 6 mm Hex ennnnnn 8 mm Hex Key esee CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212100 CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212100 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your COMPOUND MITER SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B KEY z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PART NUMBER 976528 001 977441 001 976530 001 976529 001 976518 001 976519 001 976531 001 976535 001 700310 025 DESCRIPTION Torsion Spring Support Lock Washer Hex Bolt Hex Nut Bevel Scale Bolt M10 x 25 Hex Hd 2
17. 2 B 3 81 B 3 40 B 3 08 ow M 44 01 M 35 06 M 29 15 M 24 95 M 21 81 M 19 37 M 17 42 B 10 55 B 8 75 B 7 44 B 6 45 B 5 68 B 5 08 B 4 59 E 43 22 M 28 48 M 24 35 M 21 27 M 18 88 M 16 98 B 14 00 B 11 60 9 85 B 8 53 B 7 52 B 6 72 B 6 07 M 42 19 M 33 36 M 27 62 M 23 56 M 20 58 M 18 26 M 16 41 B 17 39 B 14 38 B 12 20 B 10 57 B 9 31 B 8 31 B 7 507 EM M 40 89 M 32 187 M 26 57 M 22 64 M 19 739 M 17 509 M 15 720 B 20 709 B 17 09 B 14 48 B 12 53 B 11 03 B 9 85 B 8 89 e 39 32 M 30 76 M 25 31 M 21 53 M 18 74 M 16 60 M 14 90 B 23 93 19 70 B 16 672 B 14 41 B 12 68 B 11 31 B 10 219 M 37 45 29 107 M 23 869 M 20 25 M 17 60 M 15 58 M 13 98 B 27 03 22 20 B 18 75 B 16 19 B 14 24 B 12 70 B 11 46 M 35 26 M 27 19 M 22 21 M 18 80 M 16 32 M 14 43 M 12 94 B 30 00 B 24 56 B 20 70 B 17 87 B 15 70 B 14 00 B 12 62 M 32 73 M 25 03 M 20 36 M 17 207 M 14 91 M 13 17 M 11 80 B 32 80 26 76 B 22 52 B 19 41 B 17 05 B 15 19 B 13 69 M 29 84 M 22 62 M 18 32 M 15 44 M 13 36 M 11 79
18. 6650 001 976651 001 976649 001 976647 001 976648 001 588028 108 976653 001 976654 001 588030 008 976658 001 588031 004 972000 578 DESCRIPTION faasseev ooessevaeusssevaesuseveeuseesroosupe IUIUS gevetupeesesusaesvevoeesoysenestooosor Poe ee ee ey PetteoscasvtoeshesretesheestsaensoesesduPPUNSepPAToueh ot di aov Lock Square Key 4 x 4 x 28 Gear Shaft erecti Ball Bearing 600422 Screw Special Owner s Manual NOTE A THE ASSEMBLY SHOWN REPRESENTS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DOUBLE INSULATED SYSTEM TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF ALTERATION OR DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM SERVICE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY YOUR NEAREST SEARS REPAIR CENTER CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SEARS CATALOG ORDER OR RETAIL STORE FOR SERVICE CENTER INFORMATION For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 MY Home 1 800 469 4663 Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi ces 1 800 665 4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center
19. AW ARN UPPER SKA a BLADE GUARD NN S SWITCH TRIGGER DUST GUIDE gt 7 LOWER BLADE GUARD BEVEL A LOCK KNOB 9 7 MITER TABLE San NO HANDS THe ZONE LABEL BEVEL SCALE NO HANDS ZONE BOUNDARY LINE lt ym MITER SCALE FENCE E THROAT PLATE ZERO CLEARANCE E MITER LOCK PLATE Fig 3 FEATURES CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 4 For convenience when carrying or transporting your miter saw from one place to another a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm as shown in figure 4 To transport turn off and unplug your saw then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin CARRYING HANDLE MITER LOCK HANDLE SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 4 The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired miter angles LOCK OFF LEVER See Figure 5 The switch trigger is equipped with a lock off lever to reduce the possibility of accidental starting The lock off lever must be pressed down with the palm of your hand to turn saw on Once the saw is on the lock off lever can be released The spring loaded lever will Spring back into the lock off position when the switch trigger is released SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 5 A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle which stops the rotation of the blade in your saw Depress and hold the lock button w
20. ER SAW See Figure 3 Before attempting to use your saw familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless Hemember 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 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 5 8 in thick or 5 3 4 in wide depending upon the thickness of the material and the setting at which the cut is being made CUTTING CAPACITIES When the miter angle miter table 13 set at 0 and the bevel angle is set at 0 Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 5 3 4 in wide X 2 5 8 in thick When the miter angle miter table is set at 45 and the bevei angie is set at 0 Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 4 1 4 in wide X 2 5 8 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 3 4 in wide X 1 7 8 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 4 1 4 in wide X 1 7 8 in thick 0 SWITCH O LOCK OFF LEVER ZW S
21. ND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin tentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT TENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a workbench or table at approximately hip height USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW S BLADE GUARDS Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Keep hands away from blades Do not reach underneath work or around or under the blade while blade is rotating Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade
22. Owner s Manual CRRFTSMRN 10 in COMPOUND MITER SAW Double Insulated Model No 315 212100 Save this manual for future reference Safety A CAUTION Read and follow Features all Safety Rules and Operating Adjustments Instructions before first use of this product Operation Maintenance Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 e Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman P 972000 578 m NRTL C Mi Table OF Contents ECRIRE Rt 2 Warranty and Introduction etn ada aa wada eae asas awa sae bana 2 m Rules For Safe Operation s 3 6 M GIOSSAN 2 22 6 Product Specifications and Unpacking onaaaos nawa war zaneta nara ratas nero inesse sinet 7 EE 8 Loose Parts and Tools eeeeeeee eene ette s natn name matowa pana 9 Mud 01 E 10 12 Adjustm rils fdd yte Orda adw docks ae a rama Re pun EO 13 19 Wesel 20 26 E ow oO wadia wyw d ew 27 28 Exploded View and Repair Parts 115
23. RT LONG WORKPIECES See Figure 31 Long workpieces need extra supports Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always keep your hands outside the no hands zone at least 3 in from blade Never perform any cutting operation freehand without holding workpiece against the fence The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists LONG WORKPIECE 23 Fig 30 Fig 31 OPERATION CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings the compound angle setting chart below has been provided Since com pound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain trial cuts should be made in scrap material and much thought and planning made prior to making your required cut NUMBER OF SIDES 5 6 7 10 M 45 00 M 36 00 M 30 00 M 25 712 M 20 00 M 18 00 B 0 00 0 00 B 0 00 fB 0 00 B 0 00 B 0 00 B 0 00 M 44 89 M 35 907 M 29 91 M 25 63 M 22 42 M 19 93 M 17 94 B 3 53 B 2 94 2 50 217 B 1 91 B 171 B 1 540 KE M 44 56 M 35 58 M 29 62 M 25 379 M 22 19 M 19 72 M 17 74 B 7 05 B 5 86 B 4 98 B 4 3
24. an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI CALLY and replace if damaged DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonslip foot wear are recommended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor mance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS When not in use before servicing or when changing attachments blades bits cutters etc all tools should be disconnected AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure Switch is off when plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury NEVER STA
25. be parallel as shown in figure 21 COMBINATION MITER SQUARE MITER TABLE MOUNTING TABLE MITER 8 KEY BRACKET WRENCH Fig 20 LOCK HANDLE CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE SI Rotate the mounting bracket left or right until the SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE Fig 21 saw blade is parallel with the square Retighten the screws securely and recheck the M If the top or bottom of the saw blade angies away blade to fence alignment from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23 adjustments are needed SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 21 24 B Unplug your saw WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn M Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter IW oe wtp NO SRM ue table until the point rol i i WITH E dk A TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED E Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle Fig 22 17 ADJUSTMENTS VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 23 Using a 10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench loosen the lock nut securing positive stop adjust ment screw Also loosen bevel lock knob Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring saw blade into alignment with the square See Figure 24
26. d place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of a board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 33 and 34 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible See Figure 29 A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always keep your hands outside the no hands zone at least 3 in from blade Never perform any cutting operation freehand without holding workpiece against the fence The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists COMPOUND OPERATION Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the saw handle firmly press the lock off tab down then squeeze the switch trigger Allow sev eral seconds forthe blade to reach maximum speed m Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece See Figures 29 and 30 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from tuming before removing the workpiece from miter table SUPPO
27. e at any angle other than 90 to the miter table Crosscut 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 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 work
28. e blade AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS make sure you have good balance NEVER operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY This could cause the saw blade to loosen and could create a hazard Should this ever occur stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely retighten the blade bolt REPLACEMENT PARTS All repairs whether electrical or mechanical should be made by qualified service technician at a Sears store WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO SPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes NEVER leave the miter saw unattended while connected to a power source POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock this tool has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet oniy 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 i
29. e until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 B Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle B Layaframing 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 FENCE MITER LOCK HANDLE VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE Fig 17 MITER FRAMING TABLE SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED MITER FRAMING TABLE SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FE ARE REQUIRED NCE ADJUSTMENTS UI Fig 19 16 The edge of the square and the saw blade should Mi Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0 be parallel as shown in figure 17 bevel blade set 90 to miter table Tighten bevel If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles lock knob away from the square as shown in figures 18 and Place a combination square against the miter 19 adjustments are needed table and the flat part of saw blade Using the 8 mm hex key provided loosen the Note Make sure that the square contacts the flat socket head screws that secure the mounting part of the saw blade not the blade teeth bracket to the miter table See Figure 20 M 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
30. e with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 33 If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 34 it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut A WARNING To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES See Figure 35 Fig 35 When cutting wide workpieces such as a 2 in x 6 in boards should be clamped with a C clamp as shown in figure 35 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt carbon dust etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic it has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats sports cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings brushes commutators etc Cons
31. equently it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required 27 EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recom mended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length When working outdoors use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use The cord s jacket will be marked WA A CAUTION Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools etc during cutting operation A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust if operation is d
32. er Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover Tighten screw securely See Figure 11 WARNING To prevent damage to the spindle lock always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source A Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory tor making very accurate cuts However soma of the components might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping Also over a period of time readjustment will probably become necessary due to wear After unpacking your saw check the following adjustments before you begin using saw Make any readjustments that are necessary and periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that your saw is cutting accurately A WARNING Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or removing blades or when not in use Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury ADJUSTMENTS Note Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of your compound miter saw This is intentiona so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE In order to use your compound miter saw you must cut a slo
33. er lock handle Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one half tum to the left to loosen Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale Release the miter lock plate Note You can quickly locate 0 22 1 2 left or right and 45 left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as you rotate the contro arm The miter lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in miter table frame Tighten the miter lock handle securely WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always tighten the miter lock handle securely before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle Bevel angles can be set 0 to 45 For your convenience there is a double scale located on the mounting bracket See Figure 27 If one side becomes difficult to read as you move the saw arm to the left simply refer to the other side Align the indicator point for the side you choose with the desired angle Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle securely tighten the bevel lock knob Recheck miter angle setting Make a test cut in scrap material Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warpe
34. hile installing changing or removing blade LOCK OFF LEVER SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON TRIGGER 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 shackie up to 13 64 in diameter may be used When the lock is Installed and locked the switch is inoperable Store the padlock key in another location SWITCH TRIGGER Fig 6 11 POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at 0 22 1 2 and 45 The 22 1 2 and 45 positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table BEVEL LOCK KNOB The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles Positive stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0 and 45 See pages 18 and 19 ELECTRIC BRAKE An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch is released FENCE The fence on your compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts SELF RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD The lower blade guard is made of shock resistant see through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade It retracts ove
35. in the miter table should be parallel as shown in figure 13 If the edge of the framing square and the zero clearance throat plate in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 14 and 15 adjust ments are ngeded 15 FRAMING SQUARE FENCE MITER TABLE Et Be Ti ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE MITER LOCK HANDLE VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE AND CORRECTLY ADJUSTED Fig 13 THROAT PLATE VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 14 MITER TABLE if VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FRAMING SQUARE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE Fig 15 ADJUSTMENTS M Using an 6 mm key loosen the socket head screws securing the fence See Figure 16 Adjust the fence left or right until the framing square and zero clearance throat plate are parallel M Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence to table alignment 6 mm SOCKET HEAD 6 mm SOCKET HEAD SCREW S SCREW S Fig 16 SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 17 20 Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury m Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position 8 Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn M Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter tabl
36. ing the blade See Figures 33 and 34 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table B Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade Grasp the stock firmly with one hand dnd secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible See Figure 26 A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury keep your hands outside the no hands zone at least 3 in from blade Never perform any cutting operation freehand without holding workpiece against the fence The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists M Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the saw handle firmly press the lock off tab down then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed B Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece See Figure 26 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from tuming before removing the workpiece from the miter table BEVEL CUT See Figures 27 and 28 A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece A straight bevel cut i
37. nce regarding your CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A KEY z 9 o 00 A WN NUMBER 710308 045 360308 142 976498 00 976516 001 160030 400 976514 001 976598 001 976601 001 976610 001 976531 001 976515 001 977434 001 977435 001 976513 001 976512 001 AVAILABLE AT YOUR NEAREST SEARS CATALOG ORDER OR RETAIL STORE DESCRIPTION QUAN Bolt 8 x 45 Soc 4 eese vesehaossov 9Pyacospesonsesosvevynsesveeseoossuvvt ppanueqobos ses bhesuueev tescacetotos pevetaceneeettonnuessetaonaccovttopnessqo uosossetedopuuseteses 3000307000300097300000309050002402006300027000000000 1100040000220060000050050000R540304000070055400000054 Screw Pan Hd ees 2 Miter Table Frame Includes Key Nos 10 11 12 amp 13 w 6ot9haqessesetasposvtt qeanueestphasacotegeaeooetuen Hand Warming Label ees Line T iso dno 2 20003300050002000 204503004000000000209505000990 Febetaqassequensaesyoapsuhesyeqn eqoonysveeesosuneetoso nae KEY NO 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 gt PART NUMBER 976511 001 976578 001 700306 025 360306 121 976501 001 976505 001 976506 001 976526 001 976527 001 976509 001 976568 001 976570 001 9766
38. ne tune your settings INSIDE CORNER OUTSIDE CORNER FENCE BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE RIGHT SIDE INSIDE CORNER LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE Fig 32 OPERATION When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angie should be set at 33 85 The miter angie should be set at 31 62 either right or left depending on the desired cut for the application See the chart below for correct angle settings and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table The settings in the chart below can be used for cutting All Standard U S crown molding with 52 and 38 angles The crown molding is placed fiat on the miter table using the compound features of your miter saw Type of Cut Setting Left side inside corner 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Right side inside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Left side outside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save right end of cut Right side outside corner 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save right end of cut 33 85 33 85 CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 33 and 34 Fig 33 26 WRONG Fig 34 When cutting warped material always make sure it is positioned on the miter tabl
39. nstall the proper outiet Do not change the plug in any way IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISS ING or should break bend or fail in any way or should any electrical component fail to perform property 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 UN DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued ALWAYS STAY ALERT Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your saw to cause a careless mistake ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tooi 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 M ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when re connect ing to power supply M 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blad
40. piece are commonly referred to 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 m 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 Blade Diameter 10 in Blade Arbor 5 8 in No Load Speed 5000 RPM Rating 120 Volts 60 Hz AC Only Input 15 Amperes Net Weight 32 lbs PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 0 5 3 4 in W x 2 5 8 in T Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 0 4 1 4 in W x 2 5 8 in T Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 45 5 3 4 in W x 1 7 8 in T Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 45 4 1 4 in W x 1 7 8 in T UNPACKING You r Compound Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade miter lock handle and dust guide A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so couid result in possible serious personal injury Remove all loose parts from the carton Separate and check wi
41. r 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 work bench Four 7 16 in bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 7 16 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 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 12 Fig 7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your saw has a precision built electric motor it should be connected to a power supply that is 120 voits 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
42. re cutting ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the work piece when possible NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN CONTACT WITH WORKPIECE Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM BEVEL FUNCTION ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW Lock the miter table by securely tightening the miter lock handle Lock the saw arm bevel function by securely tightening the bevel lock knob NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any operation If a work clamp and length stop are used together they must both be installed on the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and kicking up NEVER cut more than one piece at a time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION 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 th
43. rm any operation freehand Never reach around the saw Tum off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings Disconnect the saw from the power source before changing blade or servicing Do not expose to rain or use in damp places Para su seguridad lea el manual del usuario antes de usar la sierra ingletadora 10 inch Compound Miter Saw DOUBLE INSULATED 5 000 RPM 120 VOLTS 68 Rz AC OMY 154 MODEL 315 212100 No E ASSEM wm WARNING WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT AND co STATIONARY TOOL Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Fig 1 LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw Saw Blade 10 in M 5mm Hex Key Wrench M Miter Lock Handle 6mm Hex Key Wrench Dust Guide 8mmHexKey Wrench m Blade Wrench Owners Manual BLADE WRENCH SAW BLADE y 8 mm HEX KEY 6 mm HEX KEY DUST GUIDE 5 mm HEX KEY A MITER LOCK HANDLE Fig 2 A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included are needed for _ checking adjustments of your saw or for M FN A installing the blade oJ 17 mm COMBINATION WRENCH 10 mm COMBINATION WRENCH COMBINATION SQUARE FRAMING SQUARE __ S599 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MIT
44. s made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0 and 45 LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE RIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET Fig 27 TO BEVEL CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height B Loosen the miter lock handle Rotate the miter tock handle approximately one half tum to the left to loosen Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero on the miter scale Release the miter lock plate Note You can quickly locate zero by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the control arm The lock plate will seat itself in one of the built in positive stop notches located in the miter table frame Tighten the miter lock handle securely A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always tighten the miter lock handle securely before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut OPERATION Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired beve angle Bevel angles can be set from 0 to 45 For your convenience there is a double scale located on the mounting bracket See Figure 27 If one side becomes difficult to read as you move the saw arm to the left simply refer to the other side Align the indicator point for the side you choose with the desired
45. should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you retum the tool to your nearest Sears store for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing M KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS 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 B MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with pad locks and master switches or by removing starter keys B DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Don t use it for a purpose not intended RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for
46. sonal injury CROSSCUTTING See Figure 26 A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece A straight crosscut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position Miter crosscuts are made with the miter table set at some angle other than zero TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height Loosen the miter lock handle Rotate the miter lock handie approximately one half tum to the teft to loosen Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale Release the miter lock plate Note You can quickly locate 0 22 1 2 left or right and 45 teft or right by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the contro arm The lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in the miter table frame Tighten the miter lock handle securely WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always tighten the miter lock handle securely before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut OPERATION M Place the workpiece fiat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence if the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut jamm
47. sult in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always 4 wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed FORESIGHT IS SETTER We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety THAN NO SIGHT glasses with side shields available at Sears Retail Stores 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger waming or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or picto graphs A DANGER Failure to obey a safety waming 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 A WARNING Failure to obey a safety waming 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 A CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may 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
48. t through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for blade clearance To cut the slot set your saw at 0 degrees miter tum saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed then carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through the throat plate Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm Next adjust the bevel angle to 45 degrees tum your saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed then carefully make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate The throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade to pass through it at any angle from to 45 degrees SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 13 16 B Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm Raise saw arm to its full raised position Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is posi tioned at 0 Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle Lay a framing square flat on the miter table Place one leg of the square against the fence Place the other leg of the square beside the zero clearance throat plate in the miter table The edge of the square and the zero clearance throat plate
49. th 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 Although small this saw is heavy To avoid back injury get help when needed W Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw identified all loose parts and satisfactorily operated your new Saw m Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in the down position To release saw arm push down on top of saw arm and pull out the lock pin See Figure 4 M Lift the saw arm by the handle Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon release of the lock pin Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping 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 The following labels are on the miter saw with loca tions indicated Restore lower blade guard and securely tighten screw before use Lift For Blade Change See Owner s Manual DANGER DO NOT REMOVE ANY GUARD USE OF SAW WITHOUT THIS GUARD WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 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 Do not perfo
50. ust guide and blade are the only parts that have to be installed a serious accident and can cause serious MITER LOCK HANDLE personal injury See Figure 8 E dd To install the miter lock handle place the threaded ORME your saw stud on the end of the miter lock handle into the A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could hole the control arm Turn clockwise to result in accidental starting causing possible ighten serious personal injury Push down on the saw arm and puli out the lock pin to release saw arm Raise saw arm to its full raised position Be cautious saw arm is spring loaded to raise M Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until blade bolt cover can be raised See Figure 10 and 11 Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket releasing lower blade guard from notch so that lower blade guard and blade bolt cover can be rotated up and back to expose the blade boit See Figures 10 and 11 PHILLIPS SCREW m Can if BLADE GUARD To install the dust guide place the end marked INSERT over the exhaust port in the upper blade guard Turn the guide so that the open end is facing down or toward the rear of the saw EXHAUST PORT DUST GUIDE LOWER BLADE GUARD BRACKET Fig 9 Fig 10 13 ADJUSTMENTS LOWER PHILLIPS BLADE GUARD SCREW SZ iss WA BOLT COVER CJE TO x LOOSEN Mg BLADE BOLT FLAT S p ON SPINDLE INNER BLADE WASHER WITH DOUBLE 0
51. usty also wear a dust mask MAINTENANCE WARNING To ensure safety and reliability all repairs with the exception of the extemally accessible brushes should be performed by a qualified service technician at a Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 36 BRUSH ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Fig 36 Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear Proceed as follows when replacement is required m Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury Remove brush cap with a screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap Remove brush assembly Check for wear Replace both brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining Do not replace one side without replacing the other using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly R straight and replace N Tighten brush cap securely Do not overtighten 28 29 CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212100 30 21 6 CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212100 The model number wili be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model number in all corresponde
52. without checking for interference between the blade and the miter table support Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter table support during operation of the saw A Tighten the hex nut with a 17 mm wrench or adjustable wrench To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from tuming while tightening the hex nut carefully hold it with the hex key wrench while tightening the hex nut APPLICATIONS Use only for the purposes listed below M Cross cutting wood and plastic Cross cutting miters joints etc for picture frames moldings door casings and fine joinery Note The 104 tooth crosscut 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 your nearest Sears store 19 A WARNING Before starting any cutting operation clamp or bolt your compound miter saw to a workbench Never operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW A WARNING When using a work clamp or C clamp to secure your workpiece clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback This situation could cause an accident resulting in possible serious per

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