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Owner's Manual

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10 in.
COMPOUND MITER SAW
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.212300

Save this manual for
future reference.

• Safety
• Features

CAUTION:

Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of

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this product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 6.0179
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
972000-507
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Adjustments
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List

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Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................................................

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Warranty and Introductioh ..............................................................................................................................

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Rules For Safe Operation ...........................................................................................................................

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Glossary .........................................................................................................................................................

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Product Specifications

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Labels .............................................................................................................................................................

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Loose Parts and Tools Needed ......................................................................................................................

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

10-12

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

13-19

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

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Maintenance

27-28

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Exploded View and Repair Parts List ......................................................................................................

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

and Unpacking ..........................................................................................................

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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 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

Your saw has many features for making cutting
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this saw making it easy to
maintain and operate.

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
owner's manual before using your new saw. Pay
close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation,
and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger,
Waming and Caution. If you use your saw
properly and only for what it is intended, you will
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

_1, Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
Your safety is involved.

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It means attentionlH

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 or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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.
MEANING

SYMBOL

SAFETY

ALERT

SYMBOL:

indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

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 personal injury.

WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety waming can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

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 instructionsvital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DOUBLE

INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electdc
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual
three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal
parts are isolated from internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. Double
insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
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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 odginal factory replacement parts when servicing.

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

WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understand
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.
contained in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric shock,
or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe
operation, and instructing others who may use
this tool.

READ

ALL

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or
other flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations,
or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well
lit.

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's
manual carefully. Leam the saw's applications
and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related to this tool.
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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
KEEP GUARDS
order.

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MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks and master switches, or by removing starter
keys.

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DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was

IN PLACE and in good working

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.

designed.
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USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
Don't use it for a purpose not intended.

RULES

FOR SAFE

OPERATION

(Continued)

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 14 is recommended for 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.

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.

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.

FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a
workbench or table at approximately hip height.

DRESS PROPERLY.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

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.

Do not wear loose clothing,

gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip 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.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

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

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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.

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DO NOT OVERREACH.
balance at all times.

while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove
cut material when blade is moving.
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WARNING:

Blade coasts after turn off.

Keep proper footing and

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer performance. 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 tocls should be
disconnected.
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AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.

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USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The
use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.

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NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.

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AREA.

Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach
underneath work or around or under the blade

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.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CU'B'ING

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

DO NOT ABUSE CORD, Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY

and if

damaged, have repaired by a qualified service
technician at a Sears store. Stay constantly
aware of cord location and keep it well away
from the rotating blade.
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
with approved ground connection that are
intended for use outdoors and so marked.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by a qualified service technician at a
Sears store.
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
when cteaning. Never use brake fluids, gasotine,
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.

NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of
scrap, or anything else that is in or near the
cutting path of the blade.
AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause
your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS
make sure you have good balance. NEVER
operate your miter saw on the floor or in a
crouched position.

BEFORE •AKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL
ADJUST•ENTS
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.

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ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the
saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of
the workpiece.

AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and
remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
ALWAYS

USE A CLA•P

to secure the work-

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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.

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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.

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NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE AT•O-

piece when possible.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts
during use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS
IN CONTACT WITH WORKPIECE. Allow motor
to come up to full speed before starting cut.
MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW
ARM (BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN
POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW.
Lock the miter table by securely tightening the
miter lock handle. Lock the saw arm (bevel
function) by securely tightening the bevel lock
knob.
NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE
SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE.
NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of
the workpiece in any operation. If a work clamp
and length stop are used together, they must
both be installed on the same side of the saw
table to prevent the saw from catching the loose
end and kicking up.
NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO
NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the
saw table at a time.
NEVER PERFOR•

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 stand or have any part of your body in
line with the path of the saw blade.

SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes.
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NEVER leave the miter saw unattended while
connected to a power source.

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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 plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way.
IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or should break, bend, or fail 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.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
OR ANY •EDICATION.

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.

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
performing any work using your saw.
ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting
it, to avoid accidental starting when re-connecting to power supply.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Arbor

or has been, cut by the blade.

The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.

Set

Bevel Cut

The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent
(or set) outward from the face of the blade.

A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle
other than 90" to the miter table.

Throw-Back

Crosscut

Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a
kickback. Usually associated with a cause other than

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

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.

Compound Miter Cut
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter
angle and a bevel angle at the same time.

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

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

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.

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.

Zero Clearance Throat Plate
A plastic throat plate inserted in the miter table that
allows for blade clearance. When you make your first
cut with your compound miter saw, the saw blade cuts
a slot through the throat plate the exact width of the
blade. This provides for a zero clearance kerf that
minimizes workpiece tear-out.

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 •inute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object
in one minute.

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.

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,

BladeDiameter
Blade Arbor
No Load Speed
Rating
Input

10in.

5-9/16 in. wide X 2-9/32 in. thick

5/8 in.
5000 RPM

Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:
4 in. wide X 3-9/16 in. thick

120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only
15 Amperes

Net Weight

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

Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:
3-15/16 in. wide X 2-9/32 in. thick

50 Ibs.

Do not discard the packing materials until you
have carefully inspected the saw, identified all
loose parts, and satisfactodly operated your new

Your Compound Miter Saw has been shipped
completely assembled except for the blade, miter lock
handle, and dust guide.

saw.

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.

•

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.

•

Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate
and chock with the list of loose parts. See Figure 2.

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Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to
prevent sudden rise upon release of the lock pin.

•

Remove the packing materials from around your

•

Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or
damage has occurred during shipping.

saw.

Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a
level work surface. This saw is heavy. To avoid
back injury, get help when needed.

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.

The following labels are on the miter saw with locations indicated.

Restorelowerbladeguard
and securelytightenscrew
beforeuse

Change.

ANY GUARD. USE OF SAW
WITHOUT
GUARD
WILL
I DANGER: THIS
DO NOT
REMOVE
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

A WARNING/ ADVERTENCIA
• Foryour safety,read ownersmanual beforeoperating
mitersew.
• Wear eye protection.
• KeephandsOUtof path of saw blade.
• Do not operatesew withoutguardsIn place.
• Do not performany operationfreehand.
• Nevm'reach around the law blade.
*Tum off tool and weltfor saw MIKlato stop before
movingworkplaouor changingsenlnp.
• Disconnectthe sew fromthe power sourcebefore
changingbladeor servicing.
• Do notexposeto rain or use In damp places.
• Pare su saguddad, lea el manualdel neuado antes
de userla sierra Ingfefedors.

inch Compound Miter Saw
WARNING: WHENSERVICING,USEONLYiDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN
REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
MODEL 315.212300

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MADE IN TAIWAN
SF..ARS,ROEBUCK ANO CO.

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Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188

Fig. 1
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The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:
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Saw Blade - 10 in.

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5mmHexKey

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Miter Lock Handle

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6mmHexKey

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Dust Guide

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Blade Wrench

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8mmHexKey
Owner's Manual

CZ"

BLADEWRENCH

SAW BLADE

6 mm HEX KEY

DUSTGUIDE
_SmmHEXKEY

MITERLOCKHANDLE
Fig. 2
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WARNING:

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

The following tools (not included) are needed for
checking adjustments of your saw or for
installing the blade:
17 mm COMBINATIONWRENCH
13 mm COMBINATIONWRENCH
10 mm COMBINATIONWRENCH

COMBINATION
SQUARE

FRAMINGSQUARE

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER
SAW

CUTTING

CAPACITIES

See Figure 3.

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0 ° and
the bevel angle is set at O°:

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of
5-9/16 in. wide X 2-9/32 in. thick.

It will cut materials up to a maximum thickess of
3-9116 in. thick X 4 in, wide.

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

15 AMP

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45 ° and
the bevel angle is set at O°:
Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of
3-15116 in. wide X 2-9/32 in. thick.

MOTOR

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at O° and
the bevel angle Is set at 45°:

Your saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient
power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all
ball beadngs, and has externally accessible brushes
for ease of servicing.

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of
5-9/16 in. wide X 1-9/16 in. thick.

10 in. BLADE
A 10 in. saw blade is included with your compound
miter saw. It will out materials up to 3-9/16 in. thick or
5-9/16 in. wide, depending upon the thickness or
width of the material and the setting at which the cut is
being made.
SWITCH
LOCK-OFFLEVER
SAWARM
UPPER
BLADEGUARD

SWITCHTRIGGER

DUSTGUIDE

LOWER
BLADEGUARD
BEVEL
LOCKKNOB

MITERTABLE
NO HANDS
ZONE LABEL
"NO HANDSZON_
BOUNDARYUNE

ZEROCLEARANCE
MITER
LOCK PLATE

CONTROLARM
MITER
TABLEFRAME

POSITIVESTOP(S)
10

MITER
LOCKHANDLE
Fig. 3

CARRYING

SPINDLE

HANDLE

LOCK

BUTTON

See Figure 4.

See Figure 5.

For convenience when carrying or transporting your
miter saw from one place to another, a carrying
handle has been provided on top of the saw arm as
shown in figure 4. To transport, turn off and unplug
your saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the
down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock
pin.

A spindle lock button has been provided for locking
the spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from
rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while
installing, changing, or removing blade only.
LOCK-0FF
SPINDLE
LOCKBUTTON

CARRYING
HANDLE

LOCK
PIN
SWITCH
SAW
ARM

Fig. 5

TRIGGER

LOCK

See Figure 6.
To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter
saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power
supply and lock the switch in the off position. To lock
the switch, install a padlock through the hole in the
switch trigger. A lock with a shackle up to 13/64 in.
diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and
locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key
in another location,

MITERLOCK
HANDLE

SAW ARM
LOCKEDIN DOWNPosmoN
MITER

LOCK

Fig. 4

HANDLE

See Figure 4
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at
desired miter angles.
LOCK-OFF

LEVER
SWITCH
TRIGGER

See Figure 5.
The switch trigger is equipped with a lock-off lever to
reduce the possibility of accidental starting. The lockoff lever must be pressed clownwith the palm of your
hand to turn saw on. Once the saw is on, the lock-off
lever can be released. The spring loaded lever will
spring back into the lock-off position when the switch
trigger is released.

Fig. 6
11

POSITIVE

STOPS

ON MITER

TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0 °, 22-112 ° 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

-OI o

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 O° and 45% See pages 17
and 18.

ELECTRIC

7_E"DI_ HOLE
I

BRAKE

An electdc brake has been provided to quickly stop
blade rotation after the switch is released.

1/1_

17°1/2
_24" _

Fig. 7

FENCE
ELECTRICAL

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

SELF-RETRACTING
GUARD

LOWER

BLADE

HOLES

See Figure 7.
Your compound miter saw should be permanently
mounted to a firm supporting surface such as workbench. Four 7/16 in. bolt holes have been provided in
the saw base for this purpose. Each of the four
mounting holes should be bolted securely using 7116
in. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not
included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to
accommodate the saw base, lock washers, hex nuts,
and the thickness of the workbench.

Tighten all four bolts securely.
The hole pattern for an 18 in. x 24 in. workbench is
shown in Figure 7. Carefully check the workbench
after mounting to make sure that no movement can
occur during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is
noted, secure the workbench to the floor before
operating.
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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 currant (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.

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

:.1/4_

WARNING: The operation of any saw can
result in foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
Before starting power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields and a full face shield when needed. We
recommend wide vision safety mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side
shields.
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: 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.

_i,

WARNING:
TO prevent accidental starting that
could cause possible serious personal injury,
assemble all parts to your saw before connecting
it to power supply. Saw should never be
connected to power supply when you are
assembling pads, making adjustments, installing
or removing blades, or when not in use.

LOCK

BLADE

See Figures 10, 11, and 12.

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 cause serious
personal injury.

As mentioned previously your saw has been factory
assembled and adjusted. The miter lock handle, dust
guide, and blade are the only parts that have to be
installed.

MITER

INSTALL

HANDLE

See Figure 8.

•

To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded
stud on the end of the miter lock handle into the
threaded hole in the control arm. Turn clockwise to
tighten.

_lb

Unplug your saw.
WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.
Push down on the saw arm and pull our the lock
pin to release saw arm. Raise saw arm to its full
raised position. Be cautious, saw arm is spring
loaded to raise.
Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt
cover until blade bolt cover can be raised.
See Figure 10 and 11.
Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket,
releasing lower blade guard from notch so that
lower blade guard and blade bolt cover can be
rotated up and back to expose the blade bolt. See
Figures 10 and 11.

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

PHILLIPSSCREW
ARM
MITER
LOCKHANDLE
DUST

MITER
TABLE
Fig. 8

LOWER
BLADE GUARD

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

DUSTGUIDE
LOWERBLADE
GUARDBRACKET
Fig. 9

Fig. 10
13

LOWER
BLADEGUARD

PHILLIPS
SCREW

•

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

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

•

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.

• FLAT(S)
ON SPINDLE
INNERBLADE
WASHERWITH
DOUBLE"D" FLATS

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.

TO
BLADE

TIGHTEN
BLADEBOLT

IIASHER
WITH DOUBLE"D" FLATS
Fig. 11

•

Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the
blade bolt until the spindle locks. See Figure 12.

•

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

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

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

Tighten blade bolt securely.
Remove the blade wrench and store it in a safe
plaoe for future use.

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

•

Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt
cover.

•

Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover.
Tighten screw securely. See Figure 11.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the spindle
lock, always allow motor to come to a complete
stop before engaging spindle lock. Make sure the
spindle lock button is not engaged before
reconnecting saw into power source.

SPINDLE
LOCK

Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the
factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some
of the components might have been jarred out of
alignment during shipping. Also, over a period of time,
readjustment will probably become necessary due to
wear. After unpacking your saw, check the following
adjustments before you begin using saw. Make any
readjustments that are necessary and periodically
check the parts alignment to make sure that your saw
is cutting accurately.
Fig. 12

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 aocidental
starting that could cause serious injury.

Note:Manyof theillustrations
in thismanualshow
onlyportionsofyourcompound
mitersaw.Thisis
intentionalsothatwecanclearlyshowpointsbeing
madeintheillustrations,
Neveroperateyoursaw
withoutall guards securely in place and in good

F#A#AING

FENCE //

_--}

MITERTABLE

operating condition,
CUTTING
CLEARANCE

A SLOT

THE

THROAT

ZERO

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 0 degrees miter, turn saw on and allow the
blade to roach 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.

LOCKPLATE _

THROATPLATE
MITER
LOCKHANDLE
VIEWOF MITERTABLE SQUAREWITH FENCE
ANDCORRECTLYADJUSTED
Fig. 13

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.

SQUARING
THE MITER
TO THE FENCE

FENCE
MITERTABLE

TABLE

See Figures 13 - 16.
•

Unplug your saw.
WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.

•

Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock
pin to release the saw arm.

•

Raise saw arm to its full raised position.

•

Loosen the miter lock handle approximately onehalf turn.

•

FRAMING
SQUARE

VIEW OF MITERTABLE NOT SQUAREWITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED
Fig. 14

Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter
table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at O°.

•

Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten
the miter lock handle.

•

Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place
one leg of the square against the fence. Place the
other leg of the square beside the zero clearance
throat plate in the miter table. The edge of the
square and the zero clearance throat plate in
the miter table should be parallel as shown in
figure 13.

•

If the edge of the framing square and the zero
clearance throat plate in the miter table are not
parallel as shown in figures 14 and 15, adjustments are needed.

ZERO CLEARANCE
THROM PLATE

FENCE
MITERTABLE

FRAMING
SQUARE

ZERO CLEARANCE
THROATPLATE

VIEW OF MITERTABLE NOT SQUAREWITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED
Fig. 15
15

•

Using an 13 mm wrench or adjustable wrench,
loosen the hex bolt located under the miter table.
See Figure 16. Adjust the miter table left or right
until the framing square and zero clearance throat
plate are parallel.

•

Retighten the bolt securely and recheck the
fence-to-table alignment.

FENCE

13 mm HEXBOLT

E
LOCKPLATE
MITER
TABLE

FRAMING
SQUARE
MITER
LOCKHANDLE

VIEWOF BLADE
SQUAREWITHFENCE

Fig. 17

FENCE

BoTroM VIEWOF MITERTABLE
Fig, 16
SQUARING
FENCE

THE

SAW

BLADE

THE

See Figures 17 - 20.
•
A

BLADE

Unplug your saw.
MRER
TABLE

WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
sedous personal injury.

FRAMING
SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED

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

Fig. 18
FENCE

Loosen the miter lock handle approximately
one-half turn.
Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter
table until the pointer on the control arm is
positioned at 0 °.
Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten
the miter lock handle.
Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place
one leg of the square against the fence. Slide the
other leg of the square against the flat part of saw
blade,

BLADE

MITER
TABLE

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

FRAMING
SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED
Fig. 19
16

•

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.

•

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

Using the 8 mm hex key provided, loosen the
socket head screws that secure the mounting
bracket to the miter table. See Figure 20.

•

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

•

The edge of the square and the saw blade should
be parallel as shown in figure 21.

FENCE

8 mmSOCKET

BLADE
MITER

8 mm HEXKEY

MITER
TABLE

MOUNTING
BRACKET

MITER
LOCKHANDLE
CORRECTVIEWOFBLADE
SQUAREWlTHMITERTABLE
Fig. 21

Fig. 20
•

Rotate the mounting bracket left or right until the
saw blade is parallel with the square.

•

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

SQUARING
THE
MITER
TABLE

BLADE

COMBINATION
SQUARE

If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away
from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23,
adjustments are needed.

THE
FENCE

See Figures 21-24.
•

Unplug your saw.

WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.

•

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

•

Loosen the miter lock handle approximately onehalf turn.

•

Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter
table until the pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0%

•

Release the miter lock plate and securely tighten
the miter lock handle.

BLADE

MITER
TABLE

COMBINATION
SQUARE

VIEWOF BLADENOT SQUAREWITH MITER
TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED
Fig, 22

FENCE

PIVOT

ADJUSTMENTS

Note: These adjustments were made at the factory
and normally do not require readjustment.

TRAVEL
•

ADJUSTMENT

The saw arm should rise completely to the up
position by itself.
If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is
play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by a
qualified service technician at your nearest Sears
store to avoid risk of personal injury.

BLADE

MITER
TABLE

PIVOT

COMBINATION
SQUARE

BEVEL
•

VIEWOF BLADENOT SQUAREWITH MITER
TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED

PIVOT

ADJUSTMENT

Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by
loosening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw
arm to the left.

Fig. 23
If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot,
have saw repaired by a qualified service techniclan at your nearest Sears store to avoid risk of
personal injury.

Using a 10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench,
loosen the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment screw. Also loosen bevel lock knob.

DEPTH

Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring
saw blade into alignment with the square. See
Figure 24.

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 support.
Note: The miter table support is located inside miter
table.
The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum
cutting capacity for the 10 in. saw blade provided with
your saw. Therefore, the saw blade provided should
never need adjustments.
However, when the diameter of the blade has been
reduced due to sharpening, it may be necessary to
adjust the depth stop to provide maximum cutting
capacity. Also, when a new blade is installed, it is
necessary to check the clearance of the blade to the
miter table support before starting the saw. Make
adjustments if needed.

POSITIVESTOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWFOR
45° ANGLES

DEPTH
LOCKNUT

STOP

ADJUSTMENTS

See Figure 25.
•

Unplug your saw.

Fig. 24
,_
Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut
securing the positive stop adjustment screw.
Recheck blade-to-table alignment.

WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.
To adjust the depth stop use a 17 mm wrench or
adjustable wrench and loosen the hex nut at the
rear of the miter saw arm.

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.

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.

Your saw has three scale indicators, two on either
side of the bevel scale and one on the miter scale.
After squaring adjustments have been made, it may
be necessary to loosen the indicators screws and
reset them to zero.
18

DEPTHSTOP
SCREW

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.

BEVEL

CU'I-rlNG
WITH
MITER
SAW
MITER
TABLE

LOCKNUT
POSITIVE
STOPADJUSTMENT
SCREWFOR 0° ANGLES

Fig. 25

Lower the blade into the zero clearance throat
plate of the miter table. Check blade clearance
and maximum cutting distance (distance from
fence where blade enters) to front of miter table
slot.
•

See Figure 26.

•
•

To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from
turning while tightening the hex nut, carefully hold
it with the hex key wrench while tightening the
hex nut.

WITH

YOUR

MITER

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.

APPLICATIONS

Note: You can quickly locate 0 °, or 22-1/2 °, 30 °,
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 miter table frame.

(Use only for the purposes listed below)
Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames,
moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.

CROSSCUT

SAW:

Tighten the hex nut with a 17 mm wrench or
adjustable wrench.

•

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
sedous personal injury.

A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter
table set at the zero degree position. Miter crosscuts
are made with the miter table set at some angle other
than zero.

• 1, WARNING:
Do not start your compound miter
n
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.

Cross cutting wood and plastic.

COMPOUND

CROSSCUTTING

Readjust if necessary.

•

YOUR

•

Note: The 104 tooth crosscut blade provided is fine
for most wood cutting operations, but for fine joinery
cuts or cutting plastic, use one of the accessory
blades available from your nearest Sears store.

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.

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.

STRAIGHT
CROSSCUT

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 at an angle
between 0° and 45 °,
LEFTSIDE
LEFT
INDICATOR
POINT

C-CLAMP
•

•

RIGHTSIDE
RIGHT
INDICATOR

Fig. 26

Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with
one edge securely against the fence. If the board
is warped, place the convex side against the
fence. If the concave edge of a board is placed
against the fence, the board could collapse on the
blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade.
See Figures 33 and 34.

SCALE

MOUN_NG BRACKET

TO BEVEL
SAW:

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

CUT

WITH

Fig. 27

YOUR

MITER

•

Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full
height.

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.

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
zero on the miter scale.

•

Release the miter lock plate.

table. See Figure 31.

_1,

I
I

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 tab
down, then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow
several seconds for the blade to reach maximum
speed.

Note: You can quickly locate zero by releasing
the lock plate as you rotate the control arm. The
lock plate will seat itself in one of the built-in
positive stop notches, located in the miter table
frame.
•
_1,

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.

BEVEL
CUT

•

Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of
the cutting operation just to make sure that no
problems will occur when the cut is made.

•

Grasp the saw handle firmly, press the lock-off tab
down, then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow
several seconds for the blade to reach maximum
speed.
Slowly lower the blade into and through the
workpiece. See Figure 28.
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

C-CLAMP

Fig.28

lock knob and move the saw
arm to the left to the desired bevel angle.
Bevel angles can be set from 0 ° to 45 °.

To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter
table must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw
arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care
should always be taken when making compound miter
setups due to the interaction of the two angle settings.

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.

Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent with one another. Each time you adjust the
miter setting you change the effect of the bevel
setting. Also, each time you adjust the bevel setting
you change the effect of the miter setting.

Once the saw arm has been set at the desired
angle, securely tighten the bevel lock knob.

•

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. 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. Use the optional work clamp or
a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 28.

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.

Loosenthe bevel

•

MITER

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.

MAKE

YOUR
•
•

A COMPOUND

MITER

CUT

WITH

•

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 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.

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.

Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the
edge of saw blade.

Note: You can quickly locate O', or 22-1/2", 30",
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.
•

Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it
against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or
a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.
See Figure 29.

Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
,_

_1= 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 t0 the left, simply refer to the other side.
Align the indicator point for the side you choose
with the desired angle.

•

Once the saw arm has been set at the desired
angle, securely tighten the bevel lock knob.

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

COMPOUND
MITERCUT

Fig. 29

•

•
•

Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cutting operation just to make sure that no problems
will occur when the cut is made.
Grasp the saw handle firmly, press the lock-off tab
down, then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.
Slowly lower the blade into and through the
workpiece. See 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
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.
_,

45° X 45° COMPOUNDMITERCUT

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

LONGWORKPIECE

WORKPIECESUPPORTS

Fig. 31
23

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.
NUMBEROF SIDES

PITCH

OFSIDE 4

M-45,00 °
B- 0,00 °

M- 36.00 °
B- 0.00 °

M- 30.00 °
B- 0.00 °

M-25.71°
B- 0.00 °

M-22.50 °
B- 0.O0°

M-20.O0 ° M- 18.00 °
B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 °

M-44.89 °
B- 3.53 °

M-35.90 °
B- 2.94 °

M-29.91°
B- 2.50 °

M-25.63 °
B- 2.17 °

M-22.42 °
B- 1.91 °

M- 19.93 °
B- 1.71 °

M- t7.94 °
B- 1.54 °

10°

M-44.56 °
B- 7.05 °

M-35.58 °
B- 5.86 °

M-29.62 °
B- 4.98 °

M-25.37 °
B- 4.32 °

M- 22.19 °
B- 3,81 °

M- 19.72 °
B- 3.40 °

M- 17.74 °
B- 3.08 °

15°

M-44.01 °
B-10.55 °

M-35.06 °
B- 8.75 °

M-29.15 °
B- 7,44 °

M-24.95 °
B- 6.45 °

M-21.81 °
B- 5.68 °

M-19.37 °
B- 5.08 °

M-t7.42 °
B- 4.59 °

20 °

M-43.22 °
B-14.00 °

M-34.32 °
B-11.60 °

M-28.48 °
B- 9.85 °

M-24.35 °
B- 8.53 °

M-21.27 °
B- 7.52 °

M- 18.88 °
B- 6.72 °

M- 16.98 °
B- 6.07 °

25 °

M-42.19°
B- 17.39 °

M-33.36 °
B- 14.38 °

M-27.62 °
B- 12.20 °

M-23.56 °
B- 10.57 °

M-20.58 °
B- 9.31 °

M-18.26 °
B- 8.31 °

M-16.41 °
B- 7.50 °

30 o

M'40.89 °
B-20.70 °

M-32.18 °
13-17.09 °

M-26.57 °
B- 14.48 °

M-22.64 o
B- 12.53 °

M-19.73 °
B- 11.03 °

M-17.50 °
B- 9.85 °

M-15.72 °
B- 8.89 °

35 °

M-39,32 ° !M- 30.76 °
B-23.93 ° B- 19,70 °

M-25.31°
B- 16.67 °

M-21.53 °
B- 14.41 °

M- 18.74 °
B- 12.68 °

M- 16.60 °
B- 11.31 °

M- 14.90 °
B- 10.21 °

40 °

M- 37.45 °
B- 27.03 °

M-29.10 °
B- 22,20 °

M-23.86 °
B- 18.75 °

M-20.25 °
B- 16.19 °

M- 17.60 °
B- 14.24 °

M- 15.58 °
B- 12.70 °

M- 13.98 °
B- 11.46 °

45 o

M-35.26 °
B- 30.00 °

M-27.19 °
B- 24.56 °

M-22,21 °
B- 20.70 °

M-18.80 °
B- 17,87 °

M-16.32 °
B- 15.70 °

M-14.43 °
B- 14.00 °

M-12.94 °
B- 12.62 °

M-32.73 °
B-32.80 °

M-25.03 o
B-26.76 °

M-20.36 °
B-22.52 °

M-17.20 °
B- 19.41 °

M-14.9'1 o M-13.17 o
B- 17.05 ° B- 15.19 °

M-11.80 °
B- 13.69 °

55 o

M-29.84 °
B- 35.40 °

M-22.62 °
B- 28.78 °

M-18.32 °
B-24.18 °

M-15,44 o
B- 20.82 °

M-13.36 ° M-11.79 ° M-10.56 °
B- 18.27 ° I B- 16.27 ° I B- 14,66 °

60 °

M-26.57 °
B- 37.76 °

M-19.96 °
B- 30.60 °

M-16.10 °
B-25.66 °

M'13.54 °
B-22.07 °

M-11.70 °
B- 19.35 °

M'10.31 °
B- 17.23 °

M- 9.23 °
B- 15.52 °

M-22.91 °
B-39.86 °

M-17.07 °
B- 32.19 °

M-13.71 °
B-26.95 °

M-11.50 °
B-23.16 °

M- 9.93 °
B- 20.29 °

M- 8.74 °
B- 18.06 °

M- 7.82 °
B-16.26 °

70 o

M-18.88 °
B-41.64 °

M-t3,95 °
B- 33.53 °

M-11.17 °
B-28.02 °

M- 9.35 °
B°24.06 °

M- 8.06 °
B-21.08 °

M- 7,10 °
B- 18.75 °

M- 6.34 °
B- 16.88 °

75 °

M-14,51 °
B-43.08 °

M'10,65 °
B- 34.59 °

M- 8.50 °
B-28.88 °

M- 7.10 °
B- 24.78 °

M- 6.12 °
B-21.69 °

M- 5,38 °
B- 19.29 °

M- 4.81 °
B- 17.37 °

80 °

M- 9.85 °
B-44.14 °

M- 7,19 °
B- 35.37 °

M- 5.73 °
B-29.50 °

M- 4,78 °
B- 25.30 °

M- 4.11 °
B- 22.14 °

M- 3,62 °
B- 19.68 °

M- 3.23 °
B- 17.72 °

M- 4.98 °
B- 44.78 °

M- 3.62 °
B-35.84 °

M- 2.88 °
B-29.87 °

M- 2.40 °
B-25.61 °

M-2.07 °
B- 22.41 °

M-1.82 °
B- 19.92 °

M- 1.62 °
B- 17,93 °

M- 0.00 °
B- 45.00 °

M- 0.00 °
B- 36.00 °

M- 0.00 °
B- 30.00 °

M- O.OO°
B- 25.71°

M- O.O0°
B- 22.50 °

M- 0.00 °
B- 20.00 °

M- 0.00 °
B- 18.00 °

50°

65°

85°
90 o

Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Given to the Closest 0.005 °.
COMPOUND-ANGLE
SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES

CUTTING

CROWN

LAYING

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 °.

52°

MITER

MOLDING

FLAT

ON THE

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.
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 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.

CEILING

w
A
L
L

FENCE

CORNER

TOPEDGEAGAINSTFENCE=
• LEFTSIDE,INSIDECORNER
• RIGHTSIDE,OUTSIDECORNER

FENCE

OUTSIDE
CORNER
BOTTOMEDGEAGAINSTFENCE:
• RIGHTSIDE,INSIDECORNER
OUTSIDECORNER

MITERTABLE

Fig. 32

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.
Bevel
Angle
Setting

33"85°

33'85°

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

WRONG

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.

Right side, Inside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62 °
3. Save left end of cut

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.

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°

CUTTING

Right side, outside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2, Miter table set right 31.62 °
3. Save right end of cut

WARPED

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.

MATERIAL

See Figures 33 and 34.
WIDE
BOARD

RIGHT

Fig. 35

Fig. 33

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.
26

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.
,_

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 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in
length. When working outdoors, use an extension
cord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord's jacket
will be marked WA.

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.

LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further lubrication is required.

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:

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.

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.

Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies
that should be periodically checked for wear,

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.
BRUSH

Proceed as follows when replacement
•

REPLACEMENT

Unplug your saw.

WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing serious
injury.

•

Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush
assembly is spring loaded and wilt 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

See Figure 36.

BRUSH

is required:

motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube.
BRUSH
CAP
BRUSH
CAP
BRUSH
ASSEMBLY

Fig. 36

•

Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly
(straight) and replace,

•

Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER

315.212300

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CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER

315.212300

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your |
CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW or when ordering repair parts.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A
KEY
NO.

_0
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PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QUAN.

KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QUAN.

710308-045

Bolt (M8 x 45 Soc. Hd.) ..................................

977437-001

Miter Lock Plate ..............................................

360308-142

Lock Washer (MS) ..........................................

977438-001

Control Arm ....................................................

977443-001

Fence ..............................................................

976506-001

Pointer ............................................................

589027-008

Zero Clearance Throat Plate .......................... 1

976507-001

Flat Washer (M5) ............................................

160030-400

Screw ..............................................................

140030-500

Screw (M5 x 8) ...............................................

977444-001

Miter Table ......................................................

977432-001

Miter Lock Handle ...........................................

977445-001

Miter Table Frame

977433-001

Hex Bolt ..........................................................

(Includes Key Nos. 8, 9, 10, & 11) .................. 1

976568-001

Blade Wrench .................................................

976729-001

Rivet ...............................................................

976570-001

5 mm Hex Key ................................................

976515-001

Miter Scale ......................................................

976605-001

6 mm Hex Key ................................................

977434-001

Hand Warning Label .......................................

976569-001

8 mm Hex Key ................................................

977435-001

Line Label .......................................................

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AVAILABLE AT YOUR NEAREST SEARS CATALOG ORDER OR RETAIL STORE

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER

11._

315.212300

Figure B

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER

315.212300

COMPOUND
MITERwill
SAW
or when
repair parts.
The model number
be found
on aordering
plate attached
to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE
KEY
NO.

03
CO

PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QUAN.

976528-001

Tension Spring ...............................................

977441-001

Support Bracket ..............................................

976530-001

Lock Washer ...................................................

976529-001

Bolt .................................................................

976518-001

Hex Bolt ..........................................................

976519-001

Hex Nut ...........................................................

976531-001

Rivet ...............................................................

976535-001

Bevel Scale .....................................................

700310-025

Bolt (M10 x 25 Hex Hd.) .................................

KEY
NO.

regarding your I

PART
NUMBER

976609-001

DESCRIPTION

QUAN.

976527-001

Bevel Pivot Bracket Assembly
(Includes Key Nos. 7 & 8) ...............................
Screw ..............................................................

1
2

976526-001

Washer ...........................................................

976525-001

Bevel Index Pointer ........................................

976520-001

Washer ...........................................................

976521-001

Pivot Shaft ......................................................

976512-001

Washer (M10) .................................................

976522-001

Bevel Lock Knob .............................................

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER

315.212300

3
4

15
19
20
17

21
18

FigureC

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW-

MODEL NUMBER

315.212300

COMPOUND
MITER
or when
repair parts.
The model number
willSAW
be found
on aordering
plate attached
to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C
KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO,

PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QUAN.

976539-001

Dust Shield .....................................................

130030-401

Screw (M4 x 15) .............................................

976596-001

U-Clip ..............................................................

976547-001

Blade Washer .................................................

976567-001

Dust Guide ......................................................

***

Saw Blade ......................................................

976543-001

Upper Blade Guard .........................................

976548-001

Blade Bolt (M8 x 20) .......................................

979687-001

Logo Plate ......................................................

976554-001

Return Spring .................................................

976599-001

Screw ..............................................................

976607-001

Lower Blade Guard Assembly ........................ 1

976733-001

Lower Blade Guard Label ...............................

976608-001

976540-001

Caution Label .................................................

Blade Guard Bracket Assembly
(Includes Key No. 23) .....................................

976604-001

Phillips Screw .................................................

976507-001

Washer (M5) ...................................................

976600-001

Fixed Screw ....................................................

130030-501

Screw (M5 x 10) .............................................

976552-001

Blade Bolt Cover .............................................

976740-001

Label ...............................................................

976549001

Lock Nut .........................................................

976564-001

Screw ..............................................................

976541-001

Stopper ........................................

COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

QUAN.

_.................. 1

AVAILABLE AT YOUR NEAREST SEARS CATALOG ORDER OR RETAIL STORE

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW-

MODEL NUMBER

315.212300

SEE NOTE"A"

18
22

23
24

2
Figure D

-0......
1
26

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER

315.212300

The model number
will be found
on aSAW
plate orattached
to the motor
CRAFTSMAN
COMPOUND
MITER
when ordering
repair housing.
parts. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

regarding your I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

C,o

KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

976641-001

"O" Ring ..........................................................

979689-001

Data Plate .......................................................

976576-001

Lock Pin ..........................................................

976650-001

Spindle Lock Pin .............................................

976643-001

E-Ring .............................................................

976651-001

E-Ring .............................................................

976644-001

Screw (M4 x 16) .............................................

976649-001

Compression Spring .......................................

976645-001

Rubber Bumper ..............................................

976647-001

Ball Bearing (6000zz) .....................................

976536-001

Flat Washer (M12) ..........................................

976648-001

External Retaining Ring ..................................

976537-001

Hex Nut (M12) ................................................

588028-108

Gear ................................................................

180031-002

Depth Stop Adjustment Screw (M10 x 20) ..... 1

976653-001

Lock Ring ........................................................

300030-100

Hex Nut (M10) ................................................

976654-001

Square Key (4 x 4 x 28) ..................................

976664-001

Screw ..............................................................

588030-008

Gear Shaft ......................................................

976663-001

Carrying Handle ..............................................

976658-001

Ball Bearing (6004zz) .....................................

976691-001

Warning Label ................. :..............................

588031-004

Screw (Special) ..............................................

976683-001

Brush Assembly ..............................................

972000-507

Owner's Manual

976682-001

Brush Cap .......................................................

DESCRIPTION

QUAN.

KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QUAN.

NOTE: "A"-THE ASSEMBLY SHOWN REPRESENTS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DOUBLE INSULATED SYSTEM. TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY
OF ALTERATION OR DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM, SERVICE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY YOUR NEAREST SEARS REPAIR
CENTER. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SEARS CATALOG ORDER OR RETAIL STORE FOR SERVICE CENTER INFORMATION.

For in-home major brand repair service:
Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-Home s= (1-800-469-4663)
Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811
In Canada for all your service and parts needs call
- 1-800.665-4455
Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

For the repair or replacement parts you need:
Call 7 am - 7 pro, 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

The Service Side of Sears s"

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