Craftsman 315.21208 Cordless Saw User Manual
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1. 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 A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or picto graphs DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personali injury A WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for2. A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could BRUSH REPLACEMENT result in accidental starting causing serious See Figure 35 injury Remove brush cap with a screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap Remove brush assembly BRUSH Check for wear Replace both brushes when ASSEMBLY either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining Do not replace one side without replacing the other Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube WM Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly straight and replace Tighten brush cap securely Do not overtighten BRUSH ASSEMBLY Fig 35 29 CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212080 16 p 14 gt 17 13 amp 18 or gt i Figure A Le CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212080 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model number in ali correspondence regarding your CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW or when ordering repair parts PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A KEY z 0 On WOM O a 2 NUMBER 980136 001 980203 001 980105 001 980137 001 980145 001 9801 10 001 980096 001 980102 001 9801 13 001 980112 001 980111 001 980114 001 KEY DESCRIPTION NO RET i
3. 10 55 8 75 B 7 44 B 6 45 5 68 5 08 J B 4 59 8 M 43 22 M 34 32 28 48 M 24 35 M 21 27 M 18 88 M 16 98 B 14 00 B 11 60 B 9 85 B 8 53 B 7 527 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 8 31 7 50 M 40 89 M 32 18 M 26 57 M 22 64 M 19 73 M 17 50 M 15 72 B 20 70 17 09 14 48 B 12 53 B 11 03 9 B 8 89 M 39 32 M 30 76 25 31 M 21 53 M 18 74 M 16 ed M 14 90 B 23 93 19 70 B 16 67 B 14 41 B 12 68 B 11 31 B 10 21 M 37 45 M 29 10 M 23 86 M 20 25 M 17 60 M 15 58 M 13 98 B 27 03 B 22 20 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 20 M 14 91 M 13 17 f M 11 80 B 32 80 26 76 B 22 52 19 41 B 17 05 B 15 19 13 69 M 29 84 22 62 M 18 32 M 15 44 M 13 36 M 11 79 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
4. The double D filats DOUBLE D FLATS on the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle TO 5 8 Replace blade boit LOOSE y BLADE Note The blade bolt has left hand threads Turn a blade boit counterclockwise to tighten OUTER BLADE WASHER a Lower the blade down onto a piece of scrap wood TIGHTEN WITH DOUBLE D FLATS positioned against the fence See Figure 12 Note Make sure the blade teeth are embedded in HLADE BOLT Fig 11 the wood Using the blade wrench provided tighten blade bolt securely Remove the blade wrench and store it in a safe place for future use W Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover Hetighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover Tighten screw securely See Figure 11 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 14 ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BLADE See Figures 9 10 11 12 Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until blade bolt cover can be raised See Figures 9 10 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 t
5. TABLE FRAME CUTTING CAPACITIES When the miter angle miter table is set at 0 and the bevel angle is set at 0 Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 5 1 2 in wide x 2 1 16 in thick When the miter angle miter table is set at 45 and the bevel angle 13 set at 0 Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 3 3 4 in wide x 2 1 16 in thick When the miter angle miter table is set at 0 and the bevel angle is set at 45 Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum 5 1 2 in wide x 1 1 2 in thick AY 7729 SAW ARM ANIR SWITCH TRIGGER NO HANDS ZONE BOUNDARY LINE NO HANDS ZONE LABEL L ao CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE Fig 3 FEATURES MITER TABLE CLAMP See Figure 4 The miter table clamp 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 the saw on The spring loaded lever will spring back into the lock off position when the switch trigger is released LOCK OFF TRIGGER LOCK See Figure 6 To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter saw we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position To lock the switch install a padlock through the hole in the switch trigger A lock with a shackle up to 13 64 in
6. 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 i Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury To adjust the depth stop use 17 mm wrench or adjustable wrench and ioosen the hex nut at the rear of the miter saw arm Use the 5 mm hex key provided to adjust the depth stop adjustment screw The saw blade is lowered by turning the screw counter clockwise and raised by turning the screw clockwise N A 2 SCREW 7 WI HEX B ey 7 YL guy BEVEL GY LOCK KNOB MITER TABLE Fig 25 ADJUSTMENTS 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 Re adjust if necessary WARNING Do not start your compound miter saw 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 17 mm wrench or adjustable wrench To prevent the depth
7. diameter may be used When the lock is installed and locked the switch is inoperable Store the padlock key in another location POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at 0 22 1 2 and 45 The 22 1 2 and 45 positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table BEVEL LOCK KNOB The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles Positive stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0 and 45 See pages 17 and 18 FEATURES ELECTRIC BRAKE An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch is released FENCE The fence on your compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts SELF RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD The lower blade guard is made of shock resistant see through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece MOUNTING HOLES See Figure 7 Your compound miter saw should be permanently mounted to a firm supporting surface such as work bench Four 3 8 in bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3 8 in machine bolts lock washers and hex nuts not included Bolts s
8. end is facing lower blade guard and blade bolt cover can be down or toward the rear of the saw rotated up and back to expose the blade bolt See Figures 9 10 and 11 LOWER BLADE LOWER GUARD BRACKET TO INSTALL BLADE See Figures 9 10 and 11 DANGER A 8 1 4 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 wil 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 will result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal injury 13 ADJUSTMENTS LOWER Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and BLADE GUARD outer blade washer where they contact the blade A 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 PHILLIPS SCREW A CAUTION Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of FLAT S the blade pointing down at the front of the saw ON SPINDLE The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade quard N BAD eee 9 Replace outer blade washer
9. miter table SUPPORT 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 MITER CUT Fig 30 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 WORKPIECE SUPPORTS Fig 31 24 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 M 25 71 M 22 50 B 0 00 B 0 00 5 M 25 63 M 22 427 M 19 93 M 17 94 B 3 53 2 94 2 50 B 2 17 B 1 91 B 1 71 1 M 44 56 M 35 58 M 29 62 M 25 37 M 22 19 M 19 72 M 17 74 B 7 05 5 86 4 98 B 4 32 3 81 B 3 40 JB 3 15 M 44 01 M 35 06 M 29 15 M 24 95 M 21 81 M 19 37 M 17 42 B
10. 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 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 posit
11. throat plate in the miter table should be parallel as shown in figure 13 MITER TABLE CLAMP MITER TABLE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE AND CORRECTLY ADJUSTED Fig 13 W 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 needed ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE MITER TABLE VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 14 MITER TABLE VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 15 Using a 6 mm hex 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 6 mm SOCKET HEAD SCREW S 67 Fig 16 Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence to table alignment ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 17 20 8 Unplug your saw A 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 Lift the miter table clamp Rotate the miter tabie until the pointer is posi tioned at 0 MITER TABLE FRAMING SQUARE Push the table Cows VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUA
12. to hold the saw arm in transport position Lift up the miter table clamp Rotate the miter table until the pointer is posi tioned at 0 m Push the miter table calmp back down Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0 bevel blade set 90 to miter table Tighten bevel lock knob Place a combination square against the miter COMBINATION MITER TABLE table and the flat part of saw blade SQUARE 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 21 VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 22 COMBINATION SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 23 MITER TABLE COMBINATION MITER TABLE SQUARE CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE Fig 21 18 ADJUSTMENTS 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 MITER TABLE LOCK NUT S POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR 0 ANGLES POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR 45 ANGLES Retighten bevel lock knob Next retighten lock nut securing the posi
13. 26 57 M 19 96 f M 16 10 M 13 54 M 11 70 M 10 31 M 9 23 B 37 76 B 30 60 B 25 66 B 22 07 B 19 35 B 17 23 B 15 52 M 22 91 17 07 M 13 71 M 11 50 M 9 92 M 8 74 M 7 82 B 39 86 32 19 26 95 B 23 16 B 20 29 B 18 06 B 16 26 70 M 18 88 M 13 95 M 11 17 M 9 35 M 8 06 7 10 M 6 34 B 41 64 B 33 53 B 28 02 B 24 06 B 21 08 B 18 75 16 88 B 43 08 EB 34 59 28 88 B 24 787 B 21 697 B 19 29 B 17 37 80 M 9 85 M 7 19 M 5 73 M 478 M 4 11 M 3 62 3 23 B 44 14 35 37 B 29 50 B 25 30 B 22 14 B 19 68 B 17 72 85 M 4 98 3 62 M 2 88 M 2 40 M 2 07 M 182 M 1 6 44 78 B 35 84 29 87 25 61 B 22 417 B 19 92 B 17 93 M 0 00 M 0 00 WM 0 00 M 0 00 M 0007 fM 0 00 M 0 00 B 45 00 B 36 00 30 00 B 25 71 B 22 50 B 20 00 B 18 00 9 o N 9 o Each B Bevel and M Miter Setting is Given to the Closet 0 005 COMPOUND ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES 25 CUTTING CROWN MOLDING Your compound 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 mol
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15. A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE order to use your compound miter saw you must cut a slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for blade clearance To cut the slot set your saw at 0 degrees miter turn 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 turn 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 0 to 45 degrees ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 13 16 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 Lift the miter table clamp Rotate the miter table until the pointer is posi tioned at 0 Push the miter table clamp back down 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
16. Owner s Manual CRRFTSMRN 8 1 4 COMPOUND SAW Double Insulated Model No 315 212080 Save this manual for future reference 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 Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman SD 972000 504 NRTL C 7 98 TABLE OF CONTENTS T Table of ContentS OO 2 Warranty and Introduction 2 Rules For Safe Operation erri etti rr certet to no ERE 3 6 MEC o EE 6 B Product Specifications and Unpacking 7 Eo PE 8 Loose Parts and Tools A 9 E T E OMNES A E 10 12 E Mo 13 20 Operation cese a 20 27 PRIME NS m 28 29 B Exploded View and Repair Parts List ER Bean 30 37 Parts Ordering Service mu site COM ad pected ng pem Most 38 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If this product fails due to a defect in material or within on
17. RE WITH M Lay a framing square flat on the miter table Place FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 18 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 17 If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 18 and 19 adjustments are needed W Using the 6 mm hex key provided ioosen the socket head screws that secure the mounting bracket to the miter table See Figure 20 Rotate the mounting bracket left or right until the blade is parallel with the square Retighten the screws securely and recheck the MITER TABLE FRAMING SQUARE blade to fence alignment VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 19 MITER TABLE FRAMING SQUARE Mr Wn ENC F SQUAR F E ig 17 6 mm HEX KEY BRACKET MITER TABLE Fig 20 17 ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 21 24 if the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23 adjustments are needed Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Pul the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin
18. ade cuts a slot through the throat plate the exact width of the blade This provides for a zero clearance kerf that minimizes workpiece tear out No Hands Zone The area between the marked lines on the left and right side of the miter table base This zone is identified by no hands zone labels placed inside the marked lines on the miter table base PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter 8 1 4in Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 0 Blade Arbor 5 8 in 5 1 2 in W x 2 1 16 in T No Load Speed 5300 RPM Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45 Bevel 0 Rating 120 Voits 60 Hz AC Only 3 3 4 in W x 2 1 16 in T Input 9 Amperes Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0 Bevel 45 Net Weight 30 Ibs 5 1 2 in W x 1 1 2 in T Your Compound Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade 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 could result in possible serious personal injury Remove ail loose parts from the carton Separate and check with the list of loose parts See Figure 2 Remove the packing materials from around your saw Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on level work surface Although small this saw is heavy To avoid back injury get help when needed Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw identified all loose parts and satisfactoril
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21. ding 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 907 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 387 TOP EDGE AGAINST FENCE 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 90 inside or outside corner 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 fine tune your settings CORNER FENCE BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE RIGHT SIDE INSIDE CORNER e LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE Fig 32 When cutting crown molding by this method the beve
22. ds 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 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 down on the lock off lever then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed 21 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 trom turning 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 fence and miter table A bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0 and 45 INDICATOR MOUNTING BRACKET TO BEVEL CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height Lift the miter table clamp Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with zero on the miter scale Push the miter table clamp back down Note You can quickly locate zero on the scale The miter table can be seated in one of the built in positi
23. e 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 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 pos sible See Figure 29 WARNING 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 Before turning on the saw perform 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 push the lock off lever down then squeeze the switch trigger Allow sev eral seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed 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 turning before removing the workpiece from
24. e 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 cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the fence Resin sticky sap based substance Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of the blade As it applies to the workpiece that area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Throw Back Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing such as a workpiece not being against the fence being dropped into the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being done The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Zero Clearance Throat Plate A plastic throat plate inserted in the miter table that allows for blade clearance When you make your first cut with your compound miter saw the saw bl
25. e year from the Sears will repair it free of charge Contact a Sears Service Center for repair If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 INTRODUCTION Your saw has many features for making cutting A CAUTION Carefully 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 in the design of this saw making it easy to and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger maintain and operate Warning and Caution 1f you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved A WARNING WEAR YOUR The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses
26. ed work areas and work benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation DONOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON MENTS Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids in damp or wet loca tions or expose them to rain Keep the work area well lit B 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 padlocks and master switches or by removing Starter keys B DONOTFORCE THE TOOL it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed M 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 Continued USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI CALLY and replace if damaged DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear l
27. g make B Align the indicator point with the desired angle boxes with sloping sides and for certain roof framing Once the saw arm has been set at the desired cuts angle securely tighten the bevel lock knob To make this type of cut the miter table must be Placethe workpiece flat on the miter table with rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must be one edge securely against the fence if the board tilted to the correct bevel angle Care should always is warped place the convex side against the be taken when making compound miter setups due to fence If the concave edge of a board is placed the interaction of the two angle settings against the fence the board could collapse on the Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interde blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade pendent with one another Each time you adjust the See Figures 33 and 34 miter setting you change the effect of the bevel tting Also each time you adjust the bevel setting When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding S support the overhanging end s of the stock with You change the effect of the miter setting roller stand or with a work surface level with the It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut saw table The first angle setting should be checked after setting Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the the second angle since adjusting the second angle edge of saw blade affects the first Grasp the s
28. hould be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base lock washers hex nuts and the thickness of the workbench Tighten ali 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 7 21 32 8 in 7 16 in Dia Hole di o 5 in 1 in pr 14 716 in 4 34 24 in Fig 7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your saw has a precision built electric motor it should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat f your too does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply 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 safe
29. ion 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 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 too has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it stil does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISS ING or should break bend or fail in any way or should any electrical component fail to perform properly shut off the p
30. ired by a qualified service technician at a Sears store Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool 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 before cutting ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the work piece when possible NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN CONTACT WITH WORKPIECE Allow motor to up to full
31. l angle should be set at 33 85 The miter angle should be set at 31 62 either right 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 Alt Standard U S crown molding with 52 and 38 angles The crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using the compound features of your miter saw Type of Cut 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 33 85 33 85 Left side outside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save right end of cut 33 85 Right side outside corner 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save right end of cut CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 33 and 34 Fig 33 27 WRONG Fig 34 When cutting warped material always make sure it is positioned on the miter table 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 WARNING To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious perso
32. nada 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 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
33. nal injury never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence MAINTENANCE 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 A 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 Consequently 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 28 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 conditio
34. ns Therefore no further lubrication is required 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 A wire gage size A W G of at least 16 is recom mended for an extension cord 50 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 WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask MAINTENANCE WARNING ensure safety reliability Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies repairs with the exception of the externally that should be periodically checked for wear accessible brushes should be performed Proceed as follows when replacement is required qualified service technician at a Sears store to WI Unplug your saw avoid risk of personal injury
35. o expose the blade bolt See Figures 9 10 and 11 Lower the blade down onto a piece of scrap wood positioned against the fence See Figure 12 Note Make sure the blade teeth are embedded in the wood Using the blade 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 The blade can now be removed PIECE OF 15 Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts However some of the components might have been bumped out of alignment during shipping Also over a period of time re adjustment will probably become necessary due to wear After unpacking your saw check the following adjustments before you begin using saw Make any re adjustments 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 Note Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of your compound miter saw This is intentional 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
36. oose clothing gioves 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 STAND 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
37. ower 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 tool when you are tired Do not rush W 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 B ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when re connect ing to power supply B 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 blade at any angle other than 907 to the miter table Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the workpiece Compound Miter Cut A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angl
38. r Saw Saw Blade 8 1 4 in B 5mm Hex Key w Dust Guide 6mm Hex Key M Blade Wrench Owners Manual NE 3mm Hex Key 4 L e 6 mm HEX KEY 5 mm HEX KEY SAW BLADE DUST GUIDE 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 installing the blade 41mm COMBINATION WRENCH 10 mm COMBINATION WRENCH PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER COMBINATION SQUARE FRAMING SQUARE KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER 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 Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury 9 AMP MOTOR Your saw has a powerful 9 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs t is made with all bail bearings and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing 8 1 4 in BLADE A 8 1 4 in saw blade is included with your compound miter saw It will cut materials up to 2 1 16 in thick or 5 1 2 in wide depending upon the thickness of the material and the setting at which the cut is being made LOCK OFF UPPER LEVER BLADE GUARD DUST GUIDE BEVEL LOCK KNOB BEVEL SCALE FENCE MITER
39. ro TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height Lift the miter table clamp Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale Push the miter table clamp back down Note You can quickly locate 0 22 1 2 left or right and 45 left or right on the scale The miter table can be seated in one of the positive stop notches located in the miter table frame WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always push the miter table clamp back down before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the miter table while making a cut A Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence 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 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 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 26 WARNING To avoid serious personal injury keep your hands outside the no han
40. stop adjustment screw from turning while tightening the hex nut carefully hold it with the hex key while tightening the hex nut OPERATION APPLICATIONS Use only for the purposes listed below Cross cutting wood and plastic Cross cutting miters joints etc for picture frames moldings door casings and fine joinery Note The 100 tooth crosscut blade provided is fine for most wood cutting operations For fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic use one of the accessory blades available from your nearest Sears store 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 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 personal injury CROSSCUTTING See Figure 26 A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece A 90 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 ze
41. the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal meta 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 resuit 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 BH KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the owner s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Get in the habit of checking to see that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on saw IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears store for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing B KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN Clutter
42. tive 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 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 a Sears store or repair center to avoid risk of personal injury BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening bevel lock knob and tilting saw arm to the left B if 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 or repair center 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 positions the blade 1 4 in from the miter table sup port Note The miter table support is located inside miter table The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting capacity for the 8 1 4 in saw blade provided with your saw Therefore the saw blade provided should never need adjustments However when the diameter of the blade has
43. to determine that it wil 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 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 repa
44. tock firmly with one hand and secure it Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have against the fence Use a C clamp to secure the been obtained always make a test cut in Scrap workpiece when possible See Figure 28 material before making a finish cut in good material 22 MITER CUT TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height M Liftthe miter table clamp Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale W Push the miter table clamp back down Note You can quickly locate 0 22 1 2 left or right and 45 left or right on the scale The miter table can be seated in one of the positive stop notches located in the miter table frame A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always push the miter table clamp back down before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the 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 from 0 to 45 Align the indicator point 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 warped place the convex sid
45. ty 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 B Unplug your saw could cause possible serious personal injury assemble all parts to your saw before connecting A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could it to power supply Saw should never be result in accidental starting causing possible connected to power supply when you are serious personal injury assembling parts making adjustments installing removing blades or when use Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release saw arm Raise saw arm to its full As mentioned previously your saw has been factory raised position Be cautious saw arm is spring assembled and adjusted The dust guide and blade loaded to raise are the only parts that have to be installed Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt DUST GUIDE cover until blade bolt cover can be raised See Figure 8 See Figures 9 10 and 11 To install the dust guide place the end marked Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket INSERT over the exhaust port in the upper blade releasing lower blade guard from notch so that guard Turn the guide so that the open
46. ve stop notches located in the miter table frame WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always push the miter table clamp back down before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the miter table while making a cut 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 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 lever 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 28 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 turning before removing the workpiece from miter table COMPOUND MITER CUT See Figures 29 and 30 A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and bevel angle at the same time This type of Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle Bevel angles can be set from 0 to 45 cut is used to make picture frames cut moldin
47. y operated your new saw Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in the down position To release saw arm push down on top of saw arm and pull out the lock pin See Figure 4 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 W Examine all parts to make sure no breakage damage has occurred during shipping If any parts are damaged or missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly LABELS The following labels are on the miter saw with loca tions indicated Restore lower blade quard and securely tighten screw before use Lift For Blade Change See Owner s Manual A WARNING ADVERTENCIA For read owners manual iron saw Medis bein from the power source changing blade or servicing Do not expose to ram or use in damp places Para su propia seguridad lea el manual del usuario antes de usar la sierra e 8 1 4 inch Miter Saw DOUBLE INSULATED 5 300 RPM sanoma roo 120 VOLTS 60Hz AC 9 0 A WARNING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS SER NO MODEL 315 212080 MADE IN TAIWAN SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Customer Help Line 1 800 832 3188 Fig 1 LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Mite
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