Craftsman 315.212040 Operator`s manual
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4. 3 62 M 1 82 B 19 92 B 20 00 M 5 38 B 19 29 Each B Bevel and M Miter Setting is Given to the Closest 0 005 COMPOUND ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES 26 OPERATION 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 molding must be compound 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 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 corner lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence CEILING a Ss TOP EDGE AGAINST FENGE LEFT SIDE INSIDE CORNER RIGHT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters remember that the settings are interdependent 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
5. CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 33 and 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 comple tion of the cut Fig 34 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 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 f ND is J 6 Fig 35 ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING Before performing any adjustment make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF 1 position Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury NJ Positive stop ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR 45 ANGLES LOCK NUT S PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT W The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself m fthe 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 or repair center to avoid risk of personal injury 29 BEVEL PIVOT
6. E gere ae de ues 2 Fiat Washer M T2 smt Ansgar 1 Spindle LOCK PIN us ie Re ner Ebene Po beers 1 xim EE E 1 Compression SHAG nosso wy seid dade eee Wek EE Evae TS 1 Arbor Assembly 1 Special Screw M5 x 10 MIM ccssssssecceecsseeeeeesssssoescnsssseseeseseees 2 Rubber Sleeve ineat Dee eei 1 Screw M4 x 16 mm Pan Hd seseeeee esses eere 1 eel xD 1 O RING s etre e Perret iE enced eo y eei ee e FUE PE PEDE ec ee a eee 1 Stop Pin Cap oet oir eU rr iere ER 1 PARTS LIST FIGURE B Standard Hardware item May Be Purchased Locally 35 CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212040 FIGURE C 16 lv 36 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212040 number in all correspondence regarding your Compound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts zz 92 ON Oa RB C nm OA A mak mak A A 3 O Oi Co Fo O Part Number 511D04020 A30003006003 578206000 A49001020056 511203000 A07003100256 A36031018255 578203007 A35030410018 A10003040107 578205106 588058103 589011308 589010200 A35031025153 511202000 580319000 983000 471 Description Qty Support Bracket Assembly esses eene nenne nnns 1 ex NUT IMO esie Erbe RD ER E i PEE EE Ys 2 Hex Bolt Mo X tO mm I SO 2 andi AL 3 Bevel Scale seii a eni rk Erb roesai resar ER ERE sa 1 Socket Head Cap Scr
7. Performing a cut without using a fence miter gage fixture work clamp or other proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting or moving during the cut Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the fence Resin A sticky sap base substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Saw Blade Path The area over under behind or in front of the blade As it applies to the workpiece that area which will be or has been cut by the blade Set The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent or set outward from the face of the blade Throw Back Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kick back 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 inadver tently 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 al lows for blade clearance When you make your first cut with your compound miter saw the saw blade cuts a sl
8. Serviee i ore ree reete ire eoo lus ni rior foi donasse ee ET 40 WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Sears will repair it free of charge Contact a Sears Service Center for repair If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of pur chase 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 operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and de pendability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Read and understand all instruc tions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the saw s applications and limi tations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order Never operate the tool with any guard or co
9. and allow the blade to reach full speed then carefully make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate The slot in the throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade to pass through it at any angle from 0 to 45 SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures 19 22 B Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury W Remove the screws securing the throat plate then re move the throat plate Save the screws and throat plate for later reinstallation m Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position M Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn W Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 W Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle m Lay aframing 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 W The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 19 m f the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 20 and 21 adjust ments are needed m Using a8 mm hex key loosen the socket head screws
10. at an angle be tween 0 and 45 MOUNTING BRACKET LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE RIGHT INDICATOR LEFT SCALE INDICATOR OPERATION TO BEVEL CUT 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 handle approximately one half turn to the left to loosen Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold Rotate the contro 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 base 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 from O 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 loc
11. injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SERVICE A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be do not attempt to use this product until you read performed only by a qualified service technician For service thoroughly and understand completely the we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHO operator s manual Save this operator s manual RIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use and review frequently for continuing safe opera only identical replacement parts tion and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles E or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulationis a concept in safety in electric powertools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isola
12. plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not com pletely understood or if in doubt as to whether the too is properly grounded USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or addendums Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply MAKE SURE THEWORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT ING to see the work and that no obstructions will in terfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using the table saw SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a work bench or table at approximately hip height DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW S BLADE GUARDS Never operate the saw with any guard or cover removed Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason Always turn the power off ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG W
13. support during operation of the saw DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 37 M Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury W To adjust the depth stop use a 17 mm wrench or ad justable wrench and loosen the hex nut at the rear of the miter saw arm 30 Use a 5 mm hex key wrench 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 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 Tighten the hex nut with a 17 mm wrench or adjustable wrench To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from turn ing while tightening the hex nut carefully hold it with the hex key wrench while tightening the hex nut MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage A 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 GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may
14. that no obstructions will inter fere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a power source NEVER lift this tool by gripping the sliding miter fence SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities con tains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chem crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer BOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION n SYM Frequency cycles per second Lm d Direct Current Type or a characteristic of
15. that secure the mounting bracket to the miter table See Figure 22 m Rotate the mounting bracket left or right until the saw blade is parallel with the square m Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade to fence alignment E Reinstall the throat plate and securely tighten the screws 19 FRAMING SQUARE MITER LOCK HANDLE VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH FENCE Fig 19 AZ vu AX ME Adi VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 20 FRAMING MITER SQUARE TABLE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 21 ASSEMBLY SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures 23 25 m 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 W Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn W Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 W Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle M Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at O bevel blade set 90 to miter table Tighten bevel lock knob W Place a combination square against the miter table and the flat part of saw blade NOTE Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not
16. the blade teeth m Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade to table alignment at several points W The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 23 m fthe top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 24 and 25 adjustments are needed W Using a 10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench loosen the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment screw Also loosen bevel lock knob See Figure 36 W Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring saw blade into alignment with the square m 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 20 8 mm SCOKET HEAD SCREW S 8 mm HEX KEY MOUNTING MITER WRENCH BRACKET TABLE MITER COMBINATION TABLE SQUARE MITER LOCK HANDLE CORRECT VIEW OF BLADE SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE Fig 23 COMBINATION SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 24 ASSEMBLY Your saw has three scale indicators two on either side of the bevel scale and one on the miter scale After squar ing adjustments have been made it may be necessary to loosen the indicators screws and reset them to zero FENGE COMBINATION SQUARE VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE R
17. 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 When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle should be set at 33 85 The miter angle 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 flat on the miter table using the compound features of your miter saw INSIDE CORNER OUTSIDE CORNER BOTTOM EDGE AGAINST FENCE RIGHT SIDE INSIDE CORNER LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE CORNER MITER TABLE FENCE CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON MITER TABLE 27 Fig 32 OPERATION Bevel Angle Type of Cut Setting Left side inside corner 33 85 1 Top edge of molding against fence t 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Right side inside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 94 89 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Left side outside corner 33 85 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence i 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save right end of cut Right side outside corner 33 85 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save right end of cut
18. until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from 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 4 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 Fig 30 LONG WORKPIECE WORKPIECE SUPPORTS Fig 31 25 OPERATION CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS To aid in making the correct settings the compound angle setting chart below has been provided Since compound 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 M 45 00 B 0 00 M 44 89 B 3 53 M 36 00 B 0 00 M 35 90 B 2 94 M 35 58 B 7 05 B 10 55 UJ 01 oo o o M 35 06 Ed Earn B 14 00 B 11 M 33 36 B 14 389 M 32 18 B 17 09 2 5 10 15 20 59 30 w z jv a glo Oo N Bla o o o e amk oS E o3 O w M 40 89
19. ADJUSTMENT B Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot have saw repaired by a qualified service technician at your nearest Sears store or repair center to avoid risk of personal injury DEPTH STOP See Figure 37 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 support NOTE The miter table support is located inside miter table The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cut ting 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 re duced 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 ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW BEVEL LOCK KNOB POSITIVE STOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR 0 ANGLES Fig 37 A 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
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21. EQUIRED Fig 25 OPERATION WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury APPLICATIONS This product has been designed only for the purposes listed below W Cross cutting wood and plastic W Cross cutting miters joints etc for picture frames moldings door casings and fine joinery NOTE The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting operations but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic use one of the accessory blades available from your nearest Sears store 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 21 INC WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER AW 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 p
22. Labora tories UL should be used When working outdoors with a tool use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This type of cord is designated with WA on the cord s jacket Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation Ampere rating on tool faceplate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 16 16 14 12 10 Used on 12 gage 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not become entangled in the rotating foam pad or caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the dam aged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury 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 90 to the miter table Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the workpiece Compound Miter Cut A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time Freehand
23. MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212040 FIGURE B NOTE 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 retail store for service center information 34 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212040 number in all correspondence regarding your Compound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts d 92 ONDARON PO OO e 0A 0 amp A 2A 02A A A A 2A 4 C O0 OO NOO 4 Co l2 CO LO Part Number 528311004 A10003060160 588006100 A47000060002 511328000 578310008 511329000 A30003010007 A18003100206 A30003012194 A36031226023 588026106 A47000040006 588027005 511X03040 588031004 588021203 A90003040167 588022300 A63000000051 588023001 Description Qty BIUSN erre p 2 Screw Mox 1O mm Pam El suiit eere toto esie re EP ts 2 Brush Assembly cs cet teretes qe Dye erar deese 2 ER s aa nd dide tee sts drea Fio oa ERR eheu EURS VET Ana a 1 Carty Handle esi ii eene re e ta de Posee thee ets deed oos 1 Warning Labels ri a besagt a 1 Data Plate isses ROB OI dre eem 1 Hex Nut MAO aede ER edd eter eerte cete rider Sede sat 1 Set Screw M10 x 20 mm ua reete re rre E paa 1 Bex NUt M E235 ina e deste Eee ere eco ni d pa t3
24. ORKPIECES while cut ting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback Saw may slip walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when possible BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM BEVEL FUNCTION ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING 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 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES M NEVER cut more than one piece at a time DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and position it firmly against the fence as a back stop 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 a
25. Operator s Manual CRAFTSMAN 10 in COMPOUND MITER SAW Double Insulated Model No 315 212040 A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and under stand the operator s manual before using this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman U c Y L Jus 983000 471 Save this manual for future reference 2 04 TABLE OF CONTENTS W Warranty and INtFOdUCHON w eit c aa ltd aw abo y eye owa Doe a ves eve dk ae Ea 2 Leu Esp P a 3 4 E Specifi Safety R lOS TEE 4 5 cns me 6 7 EG a ansa kasara N 8 m Glossary of Terms for Woodworking w zie iere da E rO Ro Ope a uu MAE REVUE a dia vei a EP URP Uere 9 E a a o EE CRON SDA OOO A ONO KEVER E 10 12 m Unpacking and Tools Needed siss ce AO kent si GEEWA kod FRA EE GOO WWE BL WESA GAR ja EES me 13 m LOOSE Parts ii oot rie T eere tree Ebert ee deret eta tert eiie ET V PA Rade Pd si RAA 14 Et nep 15 21 B Operations ce eec tete er te i eate tedio bitte e vede teta bn edito EE 21 28 Mi Adjustments E 29 30 M Mairit nance eoe ed eese reuse lek a genae v d se ere dre a WSE si dee cO le cune ope UN Aar anal 31 m Exploded View and Repair Parts List enne nnne nnn rns nennen nennen nennen nnns nennen 32 39 B Parts Ordering
26. POUND MITER SAW See Figure 1 Before attempting to use this product familiarize your self with all operating features and safety requirements 14 AMP MOTOR Your saw has a powerful 14 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs It is made with all ball bearings and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing 10 in BLADE A 10 in saw blade is included with your compound miter saw It will cut materials up to 2 in thick or 6 in wide depending upon the angle at which the cut is be ing made CARRYING HANDLE See Figure 2 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 2 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 A CARRYING HANDLE MITER LOCK HANDLE SAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION Fig 2 MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 2 The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at de sired miter angles SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 3 A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from rotating Depress and hold the lock button while installing changing or removing blade SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER TRIGGER LOCK See Figure 4 To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter saw we suggest t
27. PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and bal ance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instruc tions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS When not in use before ser vicing or when changing attachments blades bits Cutters etc all tools should be disconnected AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The use of improper accessories may risk injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintention ally 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 an
28. ade When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding sup port the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 31 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 or use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece 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 Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cut ting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the saw handle firmly 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 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 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 workpiece A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set
29. ause serious personal injury B Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury m Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until blade bolt cover can be raised See Figures 12 and 13 m 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 bolt See Figures 12 and 13 M Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade bolt until the spindle locks See Figure 13 m 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 PHILLIPS SCREW LOWER BLADE GUARD LOWER BLADE GUARD BRACKET Fig 12 ASSEMBLY LOWER BLADE GUARD BLADE BOLT COVER TO LOOSEN N INNER BLADE WASHER WITH lt J gt DOUBLE D FLATS TIGHTEN S W BLADE BLADE BOLT OUTER BLADE WASHER WITH DOUBLE D FLATS Fig 13 E Remove outer blade washer Do not remove inner blade washer E Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact the blade SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON 17 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 m Fit saw blade inside lower blad
30. 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 Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury It has been found that electric tools are subject to acceler ated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats sports cars wallboard spack ling compounds or plaster The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings brushes commutators etc Conse quently 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 suffi cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required A WARNING To ensure safety and reliability all repairs with the exception of the externally accessible brushes should be performed by a qualified service technician at a Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury 31 BRUSH cap BRUSH ASSEMBLY BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 38 Your saw
31. current No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load Class II Construction Double insulated construction min Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Y m NON Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To a the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side O Eye hjal shields and a full face shield when operating this product A Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in No Hands Symbol serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury 4 Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious
32. e guard and onto spindle The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 13 A 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 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 See Figure 14 NOTE The blade bolt has left hand threads Turn blade bolt counterclockwise to tighten Tighten blade bolt securely Remove the hex key and store it in rubber grommet behind left hand fence Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover Tighten screw securely See Figure 13 A WARNING Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the fac tory for making very accurate cuts However some of the components might have moved 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 be gin using saw Make any readjustments that are necessary and periodically check the parts alignment to make sure t
33. ersonal 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 O position Miter crosscuts are made with the miter table set at some angle other than zero Tr gt OPERATION 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 handle approximately one half turn 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 15 22 1 2 30 left or right and 45 left or right by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the control arm The lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in the base 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 resultin movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut 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 jam ming the bl
34. ew M10 x 25 mm 2 LOCK Washer MTOY uctor ot dens eiie A RSS 3 POME RI M 2 Flat Washer MA eie rite ire raaa ede tere eoe euer e eR ge O 2 Screw M4 x 10 mm Pan Hd eene 2 PIVOLSUPDO tT Dm 1 LOCK Bolton gon E e EE RU ge SBA Tt EK 1 DECIES E 1 Pivot Shaft uec odia Nae akandi Ce eee Ere eddie 1 Flat Washer MIO szoa aga wata EO oec eer pee rrt da 1 Bevel LOCK Knob n oar ione nt apana toed ns la a RP ARCE 1 ziatsielesioigoRMe MEI 1 PARTS LIST FIGURE C Operator s Manu al Standard Hardware item May Be Purchased Locally 37 CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212040 PARTS LIST FIGURE D 38 CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212040 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 FIGURE D Key Part No Number Description Qty 1 551100200 Lower Guard Assembly eee eee eee aaa aaa err 1 2 511D06010 Retaining Spring Holder arseniat ekaina eee eeee eene nennen nene 1 3 511406000 Lower G ard cud ree t ete te tete Debet tee AWAY 1 4 A35010616105 Flat Washer MO citet ise n cr torba t P hissa 1 5 A31703006004 Lock Nut MO Soie petii RF 1 6 976740 001 Ec 1 7 589015108 Shoulder Grew estie teer A POLLY re eo ESSER
35. has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear Proceed as follows when replacement is required M Unplug your saw WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury B 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 Reassemble 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 straight and replace Tighten brush cap securely Do not overtighten CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212040 FIGURE A 32 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Always mention the model CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212040 number in all correspondence regarding your Compound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts Key Part No Number Description Qty 851100300 Base and Table Assembly 1 511106000 FON CO W ay dl E gir a E EE A psi na 1 2 A07103080457 Socket Head Cap Screw M8 x 45 MM oo eee rr 4 3 A36030814204 kock Washer M8 oet e ade LR ERE ER PE 4 4 A19003040093 Screw M4 x 9 mm Pan Hd eeee oss eeeo ooo oe ema ee
36. hat you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position To lock the switch install a padlock not included through the hole in the switch trigger A lock with a long shackle up to 17 64 in diameter may be used When the lock is installed and locked the switch is inoperable Store the padlock key in another loca tion SWITCH TRIGGER Fig 4 11 FEATURES POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positive stops have been provided at O 15 22 1 2 30 and 45 The 0 15 22 1 2 30 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 ad justment screw has been provided on each side of the saw arm These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0 and 45 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 as a support 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 5 Your compound miter saw should be permanently moun
37. hat your saw is cutting accurately A WARNING Your saw should never be connected to a 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 ASSEMBLY 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 il lustrations Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE See Figures 15 18 m Unplug your saw A WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury W Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm E Raise saw arm to its full raised position m oosen the miter lock handle approximately one half turn m Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0 E Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten the miter lock handle m Lay aframing 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 in the miter table should be par allel as shown
38. in figure 15 m fthe edge of the framing square and the zero clear ance throat plate in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 16 and 17 adjustments are needed FRAMING MITER TABLE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE MITER LOCK HANDLE VIEW OF MITER TABLE SQUARE WITH FENCE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED Fig 15 FRAMING ZERO CLEARANCE SQUARE THROAT PLATE VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED Fig 16 MITER TABLE FRAMING SQUARE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE VIEW OF MITER TABLE NOT SQUARE WITH FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED E ig 17 M Using the blade wrench loosen the socket head screws securing the fence See Figure 18 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 SOCKET HEAD SOCKET HEAD SCREW S SCREW S ASSEMBLY CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE In 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 O 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 turn your saw on
39. is factory set for accurate cutting After assembling it check for accuracy If shipping has influenced the settings refer to specific procedures explained in this manual If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 932 3188 for assistance 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 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 TOOLS NEEDED The following tools not included are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade COMBINATION SQUARE COMBINATION WRENCH 2 17 mm 10 mm FRAMING SQUARE 13 Fig 6 LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw m Saw Blade 10 in B 5mm Hex Key W Miter Lock Handle B 8 mm Hex Key W Dust Bag m 6 mm Blade Wrench W Dust Guide B Operators Manual 6 mm BLADE WRENCH SA BLADE WORK CLAMP z DUST BAG DUST GUIDE HEX KEYS 2 5mm 8mm EA a MITER LOCK HANDLE Fig 7 A WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious per sonal injury ASSEMBLY A WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is c
40. k knob 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 jam ming the blade See Figures 33 and 34 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding sup port the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 31 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 or use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece See Figure 28 23 di Meg Fig 28 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 Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cut ting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made Grasp the saw handle firmly 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 Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade ou
41. mage 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 TRACE HOLES AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATTERN MOUNTING SURFACE Fig 5 UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade miter lock handle dust bag and dust guide m Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle and the saw base and place it on a level work surface NOTE This saw is heavy To avoid back injury lift with your legs not your back and get help when needed Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position To release the saw arm push down on the top of the saw arm cut the tie wrap and pull out on the lock pin Lift the saw arm by the handle Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon release of the tie wrap Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping W Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool M The saw
42. ne enne nennen 2 5 518106300 Table SPIN icit dte E e Eee Tree Det i ERE Ce eee 1 6 A35031025153 Fiat Washer MAO sakir ssa sinni a test OG skak kesz dw CAE 2 7 A36131020100 Lock Washer MIO sen cete treten eorr eren snakka 1 8 A31703010008 LOCK Nut M10y iier terere ree E beer AEC 1 9 A36030612157 Spring Washer MEy wsie tn ate itn tet ar eR 2 10 A07003060257 Socket Head Cap Screw M6 x 25 mm Pan Hd 2 11 518104200 Control ATTI dwa eee ee rere ere abere eee EE ee Eee yeu 1 12 511107000 Lock Handle eee I DER ODER ah ERES i 13 580114000 elsi EIC 1 14 A35030410018 Flat Washer M4 see ect YE re reete eere vanar 1 15 A10003040107 Screw M4 x 10 mm Pan Hd 0 0 0000 1 16 518105400 LOCK Plates PER 1 17 A49001020056 PVG p EE 3 18 511108000 Miter Scale d Ec eet tee en t tei 1 19 511105000 BASE SU 1 20 580120000 Fixed Cap Grommet 25 deerat e inden 1 21 511104000 Table Hold DOWN sms zza PW epp ee tee este 1 22 518A08130 Vise Clamp Assembly iare Der ZO Uh agi 1 23 512106000 jme ERE 1 24 589027202 Noii 1 25 A16003040083 Screw M4 x 8 mm Flat Hd cc ceccessssecceessceecceeessseseecnsensseseeeenees 4 26 588072000 No Hands EabeE rire AO AA WO AO 2 27 58807 1004 Line Warning Label re ie eee o eie Eger ai 2 28 511109000 Insert Plate Label n ree hg eI PB EE 1 PARTS LIST FIGURE A Standard Hardware item May Be Purchased Locally 33 CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND
43. nnect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Repair or replace a dam aged or worn cord immediately Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM CIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when clean ing Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any solvents to clean tool STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES Do not use blades with incorrect size holes Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect The maxi mum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in 254 mm BEFORE MAKING A CUT BE SURE ALL ADJUST MENTS ARE SECURE AVOID CUTTING NAILS Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION 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 only one way If the
44. ny 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 PO SITIONS 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 icals are e lead from lead based paints occur stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop Disconnect your saw from the power supply and securely retighten the blade bolt IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or should break bend or fail in any way or should any electrical component fail to perform properly shut off the power switch remove the miter saw plug from the power source and have damaged missing or failed parts replaced before resuming operation ALWAYS STAY ALERT Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of your saw to cause a careless mistake ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT ING to see the work and
45. omplete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury As mentioned previously your saw has been factory as sembled and adjusted The miter lock handle dust guide and blade are the only parts that have to be installed MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 8 Cut the tie wraps holding the saw arm and the miter lock in place To install the miter lock handle place the thread ed stud into the threaded hole in the control arm Turn clockwise to tighten T TIGHTEN MITER TABLE LOCK HANDLE CONTROL ARM Fig 8 DUST GUIDE See Figure 9 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 Fig 9 DUST BAG See Figure 10 A dust bag is provided for use on your miter saw It fits over the dust guide on the upper blade guard To install squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on to the dust guide Release the clips The metal ring in the bag should lock in between the grooves on the dust guide To remove the dust bag for emptying simply reverse the above procedure DUST GUIDE DUST BAG 15 ASSEMBLY WORK CLAMP See Figure 11 The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the workpiece to the fence or the saw table It also prevents the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade Thi
46. ot 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 FEATURES Product Specifications When the miter angle miter table is set at 0 and the bevel Blade Diameter oil RR 10 in TEA is set at 0 i b PTT Blade Arbor ua aw a bee E Kodaka 5 8 in E ibus n Hi d is sot se s No Load Speed os c w pa eee das ga 5500 min E D ang E DISISSCR a angle is setat0 Input 120 Volts 60 Hz AC Only 14 Amperes Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x4 Net Weight ts ceste au dade op eds 30 Ibs When the miter angle miter table is set at 0 and the bevel angle is set at 45 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x6 When the miter angle miter table is set at 45 and the bevel angle is set at 45 Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2x4 UPPER BLADE GUARD SAW ARM DUST GUIDE SWITCH TRIGGER LOWER BLADE GUARD BEVEL LOCK KNOB MITER TABLE BEVEL SCALE j NO HANDS ZONE LABEL NA NO HANDS ZONE FENCE Tad BOUNDARY LINE R MITER SCALE szar Cb mo CLEARANCE Se V THROAT PLATE Jl e MITER WORK CLAMP R LOCK PLATE CONTROL MITER BASE X POSITIVE STOP S ARM LOCK HANDLE Fig 1 10 FEATURES KNOW YOUR COM
47. ould 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 sup port the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table See Figure 31 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 or use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece when possible See Figure 29 NOTE When making a 45 left miter and a bevel angle greater than 30 you must use a C clamp to secure the workpiece or move clamp to the right side of the base 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 opera tion 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 cut ting operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made E Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed COMPOUND MITER CUT Fig 29 OPERATION m Slowly lower the blade into and through the work piece See Figure 29 W Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece Wait
48. ress 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 15 22 1 2 30 left or right and 45 left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as you rotate the control 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 A 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 E Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle m Bevel angles can be set from 0 to 45 m For your convenience there is a double scale located on the mounting bracket See Figure 27 If one side be comes 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 24 B 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 side against the fence If the concave edge of a board c
49. s is very helpful when cutting compound miters Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the workpiece it may be necessary to use a C clamp instead of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making the cut A WARNING In some operations the work clamp assembly may interfere with the operation of the blade guard assembly Always make sure there is no interference with the blade guard prior to begin ning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious personal injury Follow these directions to install the work clamp W Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the saw table base m Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out as needed A WARNING When using any clamp with a stop block install the clamp on the same side as the stop block This will eliminate the possibility of trapping the workpiece resulting in the saw blade and workpiece kicking up Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury WORK CLAMP BASE Fig 11 TO INSTALL BLADE See Figures 12 13 and 14 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 a serious accident and can c
50. t of workpiece Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table OPERATION 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 al ways 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 ef fect 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 TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW W Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height m oosen the miter lock handle Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one half turn to the left to loosen P
51. ted from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal insulation Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we sug gest you return the tool to your nearest authorized service center for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool 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 aloss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to deter mine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s
52. ted to a firm supporting surface such as a work bench Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3 8 in machine bolts lock washers and hex nuts not included Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base lock washers hex nuts and the thickness of the work bench TRACE HOLES AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR HOLE PATTERN Tighten all four bolts securely The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in figure 5 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 A WARNING Always make sure your compound miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand Failure to do so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your saw has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply A WARNING The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye da
53. ver removed Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep the work area well lit KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe dis tance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Don t use it for a purpose not intended 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 overheat ing wire gage size A W G of at least 14 is recom mended 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 DRESS
54. y other conditions that may affect its operation guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade or cutter only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation DON T ABUSE CORD Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords with ap proved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked KEEP BLADES CLEAN SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF GENERAL SAFETY RULES NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY If damaged have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility The conductor with insula tion having an outer surface that is green with or with out yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conduc tor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not co
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