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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW

DOUBLE INSULATED

Model Nos.

315.212340

_WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,

the user must read and understand the

operator's manual before using this product.

Customer Help Line: t-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

983000-517

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•Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2

• Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

• General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

• Specific Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-5

• Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

• Electrical ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8

• Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

• Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-12

• Tools Needed ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

• Loose Parts .................................................................................................................................................................... 14

• Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 15-24

• Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 24-30

• Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................................. 31-32

• Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 32-33

• Exploded View ........................................................................................................................................................... 34-41

• Parts Ordering/Service ...................................................................................................................................... Back Page

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL

If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase,

CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS PARTS &REPAIR CENTER at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® and Sears will repair it, free of

charge. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for only ninety 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, Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability

have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

_ 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

limitations 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.

• 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.

•DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or

expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors

should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe

distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool

or extension cord while operating.

•MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks 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.

•USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure

your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a

cord 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 gauge 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 gauge. The smaller the

gauge number, the heavier the cord.

• DRESS 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

balance at all times.

•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for better and safer performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,

cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.

• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off

when plugging in 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 any other conditions

that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that

is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by

an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal

injury.

• USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work

into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of

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.

• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to discon-

nect 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 SUF-

FICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and

kickback.

•BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

• INSPECTTOOLCORDSPERIODICALLY.Ifdamaged,

haverepairedbya qualifiedservicetechnicianat

anauthorizedservicefacility.Theconductorwith

insulationhavinganoutersurfacethatisgreenwith

orwithoutyellowstripesistheequipment-ground-

ing conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric

cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equip-

ment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair

or replace a damaged 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.

• 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.

• KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL

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.

•BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect

for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

• NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during

use.

• 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.

• WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement

parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or

cause product damage.

• 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.

•FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a work-

bench or table at approximately hip height.

• 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 WORKPIECES 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 levers. Lock

the saw arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the

bevel lock knob.

•NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP

END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold

onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any

operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used

together, they must both be installed on the same side

of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the

loose end and kicking up.

• NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT

STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a

time.

• NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION 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.

• NEVERhandholdaworkpiecethatistoosmallto be

clamped.Keephandsclearof thecuttingarea.

• NEVERreachbehind,under,orwithinthreeinches

of thebladeanditscuttingpathwithyourhandsand

fingersforanyreason.

• NEVERreachto pickupaworkpiece,apieceof scrap,

oranythingelsethatisinornearthecuttingpathofthe

blade.

•AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your

hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you

have good balance. NEVER operate your miter saw

on the floor or in a crouched position.

• NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with

the path of the saw blade.

• ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the

saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the

workpiece.

•DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF

RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen

and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur,

stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a

complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power

supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.

•IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or

should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any

electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off

the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the

power source and have damaged, missing, or failed

parts replaced before resuming operation.

•ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained

from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless

mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction

of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

•MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT-

ING to see the work and 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.

• THIS TOOL should have the following markings:

a) Wear eye protection.

b) Keep hands out of path of saw blade

c) Do not operate saw without guards in place.

d) Do not perform any operation freehand.

e) Never reach around saw blade.

f) Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before

moving workpiece or changing settings.

g) Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable)

before changing blade or servicing.

h) No load speed.

• ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.

• AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.

• 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

contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from 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.

Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper

interpretationofthesesymbolswillallowyouto operatethetoolbetterandsafer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency(cyclespersecond)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

"%, Alternating Current Type of current

Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

[] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Read The Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understandoperator's manual before using this product.

O Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

Eye Protection shields and a full face shield when operating this product.

_, Alert Precautions that involve

Safety your safety.

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

No Hands Symbol serious personal injury.

No Hands Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

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.

Hot Surface

®To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with

any hot surface.

Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsareintendedto explainthelevelsofriskassociatedwiththis

product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

,_ DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

,_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

,_ CAUTION:

CAUTION:

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

result in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in

property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and

should be performed only by a qualified service tech-

nician. For service we suggest you return the product to

your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

,_ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,

do not attempt to use this product until you read

thoroughly and understand completely the

operator's manual. Save this operator's manual

and review frequently for continuing safe opera-

tion and instructing others who may use this

product.

,_ 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. Always use eye protection

which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power

tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire

grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are

isolated from the internal metal motor components with

protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need

to be grounded.

_, 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.

NOTE: 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 suggest 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 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.

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 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 des-

ignated with "WA" on the cord's jacket.

Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or ex-

posed wires and cut or worn insulation.

**Ampere rating (on tool faceptate)

0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3,5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12,0 12,1-15.0

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 gauge -20 amp c_dt.

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

&WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the

working area. Position the cord so that it will not get

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.

A, WARNING: Check extension cords before each

use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool

with a damaged cord since touching the damaged

area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious

injury.

Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)

A devise which, when properly installed and maintained,

is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back

toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

Arbor

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

Bevel Cut

A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle

other than 90° to the table surface.

Chamfer

A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part

of the end) is angled rather than at 90° .

Compound Cut

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

Crosscut

A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or

the width of the workpiece.

Cutter Head (planers and jointers)

A rotating piece of adjustable blades. The cutter head

removes material from the workpiece.

Dado Cut

A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch

or trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).

Featherboard

A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it

securely against the table or fence during any ripping

operation.

FPM or SPM

Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference

to blade movement.

Freehand

Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a

fence, miter gauge, or other aids.

Gum

A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.

Heel

Alignment of the blade to the fence.

Kerf

The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the

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

Kickback

A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,

throwing the workpiece back toward operator.

Leading End

The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first.

Miter Cut

A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle

to the blade other than 90 ° .

Non-Through Cuts

Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend

completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Push Blocks and Push Sticks

Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw

blade during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push

block) should be used for narrow ripping operations.

These aids help keep the operator's hands well away from

the blade.

Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide

for drilling large holes accurately.

Resaw

A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the work-

piece to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in

one minute.

Ripping or Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.

Riving Knife (table saws)

Also known as a spreader or splitter. A metal piece, slight-

ly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the kerf

open and also helps to prevent kickback.

Saw Blade Path

The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As

it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has

been cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or

set) outward from the face of the blade.

Snipe (planers)

Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter

blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.

Throw-Back

The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the

workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed

inadvertently in contact with the blade.

Through Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely

through the thickness of the workpiece.

Workpiece or Material

The item on which the operation is being done.

Worktable

Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a

cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Diameter ............................ 10 in.

Blade Arbor ............................... 5/8 in.

No Load Speed ......................... 5,000/min.

Input ................ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 15 Amps

Net Weight .............................. 36.5 Ibs.

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

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: .................... 2 x 6, 4 x 4

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

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ............................. 2 x 4

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

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ............................. 2 x 6

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

Maximum nominal lumber sizes: ............................. 2 x 4

DUST BAG

UPPER BLADE

GUARD

DUST GUIDE X

ROTATING

HANDLE

SWITCH

TRIGGER

BEVELSCALE

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

MITERTABLE "NO HANDS"

BOUNDARY LINE

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

SLIDING MITER FENCE

FENCESCREW"

BLADE WRENCH

STORAGE

"NOHANDS"

LABEL

ZERO CLEARANCE

THROAT PLATE

MITER SCALE

MITERLOCK

PLATE

TABLE

EXTENSION

STOPBLOCK WORKCLAMP

BASE

CONTROL ARM

POSITIVE

STOP(S)

MITERLOCK

HANDLE

Fig. 1

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself

with all operating features and safety rules.

15 AMP MOTOR

Your saw has a powerful 15 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. carbide-tipped saw blade is included with your

compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 4 in. thick

or 6 in. wide, depending upon the angle at which the cut

is being 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. To transport,

turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw arm and

lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by depressing

the lock pin.

CARRYING

HANDLE

SAW

ARM

LOCKPIN

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, chang-

ing, or removing blade.

SWITCH

TRIGGER SPINDLE

LOCKBUTTON

Fig. 3

TRIGGER LOCK

See Figure 4.

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 (not included) through the hole in the

switch trigger. A lock with a long shackle up to 9/32 in.

diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and

locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in

another location.

SWITCH

TRIGGER

PADLOCK

MITER LOCK

HANDLE SAWARM

LOCKEDIN DOWNPOSITION Fig. 2

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 2.

The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired

miter angles.

Fig. 4

ROTATING HANDLE

See Figure 5.

The rotating handle can be adjusted to provide different

positions of the saw handle. Turn the handle adjusting

knob clockwise to loosen the rotating handle before twist-

ing the rotating handle to a desired position. Lock the ro-

tating handle into positions by turning the handle adusting

knob counterclockwise.

ROTATING

HANDLE

ADJUSTINGKNOB

Fig. 5

LASER GUIDE

For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your

miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes

accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2 °, 30°,

and 45 ° 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. A positive stop

adjustment 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.

SLIDING MITER FENCE

The miter fence on your compound miter saw has been

provided to hold your workpiece securely against when

making all cuts; the left side is also larger providing addi-

tional support. It has a sliding feature for clearance of the

saw arm when making bevel or compound cuts.

Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the mi-

ter fence. Once the desired position of the miter fence is

determined, tighten the fence screw to secure the sliding

fence.

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.

Thefollowingtools(notincluded)areneededforcheckingadjustmentsofyoursaworforinstallingtheblade:

COMBINATIONWRENCH(2)

10 ram,14 mm

COMBINATIONSQUARE

FRAMINGSQUARE

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

Fig. 6

ThefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourCompoundMiterSaw:

• DustBag

• DustGuide

• TableExtensions(2)

• ClampBrackets(2)

• ClampBracketScrews(2)

• StopBlock

• WingBolt

• MiterLockHandle

• WorkClamp

• BladeWrench

• OuterBladeWasher

• Bolt

• HexKey(2),8 mmand6 mm

• Operator'sManual

DUSTBAG

STOPBLOCK

BLADEWRENCH

HEXKEY(2) _WING

BOLT

8 ram, 6 mm

WORKCLAMP

MITERLOCK

HANDLE

CLAMPBRACKETS

__TABLE EXTENSION

DUSTGUIDE

TABLEEXTENSION

CLAMPBRACKETS

SCREWS BOLT OUTER

BLADE

WASHER

Fig. 7

_, WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious

personal injury.

UNPACKING _i,

This product requires assembly.

• 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.

• This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured

in the down position. To release the saw arm, push

down on the top of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and

pull out on the lock pin.

• Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should

remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon

release of the tie wrap.

• Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or _.

damage occurred during shipping.

• Do not discard the packing material until you have

carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

• The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After

assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has

influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures

explained in this manual.

• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

_1 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.

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.

_i WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until

assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result

in accidental starting and possible serious personal

injury.

MOUNTING HOLES

See Figure 8.

WARNING: Always make sure the compound miter

saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an ap-

proved workstand. Failure to heed this warning can

result in serious personal injury.

The compound miter saw should be permanently mount-

ed to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench.

Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for

this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be

bolted securely using 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 workbench.

Tighten all four bolts securely.

The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in

figure 8. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to

make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any

tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench

to the floor before operating.

TRACEHOLES

ATTHESELOCATIONSFOR

HOLEPATTERN TRACEHOLES

ATTHESELOCATIONSFOR

HOLEPATTERN

BASE

MOUNTINGSURFACE

Fig. 8

Asmentionedpreviously,thesawhasbeenfactory

assembledandadjusted.Themiterlockhandle,dust

guide,andbladearetheonlypartsthathaveto be

installed.

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 9.

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.

EXHAUST

PORT

DUST GUIDE

LOOSEN

Fig. 10

DUST BAG

See Figure 11.

A dust bag is provided for use on this 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.

MITER

LOCKHANDLE

TO CONTROL

TIGHTEN ARM MITER

TABLE

Fig. 9

DUST GUIDE

See Figure 10.

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.

DUSTBAG

DUSTGUIDE

Fig. 11

TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figures 12- 13.

If you plan to use the stop block, slide the stop block on

the back arm of the desired table extension first.

To install table extensions, insert the ends of extensions

into the holes in the sides of the base. Adjust the exten-

sions to the desired length.

Secure them in place by positioning a clamp bracket un-

der each table extension beneath the miter table. Orient

each clamp bracket as shown in figure 13.

Secure each clamp bracket in place with a clamp bracket

screw. The clamp bracket screw threads through the

clamp bracket and tightens against bracket support on

bottom of miter table, securing clamp bracket against

table extension.

,_ WARNING: When using the work clamp with the

stop block, install the clamp on the same side as the

stop block. This will eliminate the possibility of trap-

ping the workpiece, resulting in the saw blade and

workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed this warning

can result in serious personal injury.

TABLE

EXTENSION

MITER

SAWBASE

MITER

SAWBASE

TABLE

EXTENSION

Fig. 12

TABLE

EXTENSION

BRACKET

SUPPORT

CLAMP

BRACKET

CLAMP

BRACKETSCREW

SAWVIEWEDFROMBOTTOM

Fig. 13

WORK CLAMP

See Figure 14.

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. This is

very helpful when cutting compound miters.

Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the

workpiece, it may be necessary to use a C-clamp instead

of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making

the cut.

_WARNING: In some operations, the work clamp

assembly may interfere with the operation of the

blade guard assembly. Always make sure there is no

interference with the blade guard prior to beginning

any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious

personal injury.

To install the work clamp:

• Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the

saw table base.

• Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out

as needed.

,_ 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 trap-

ping the workpiece, resulting in the saw blade and

workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed this warning

can result in serious personal injury.

BASE

WORK

CLAMP

Fig. 14

TO INSTALL BLADE

See Figures 15 -17.

AWARNING: A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade

capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too

thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with

the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in

contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades

will prevent the blade screw from securing the blade

on the spindle. Either of these situations could result

in a serious accident and can cause serious personal

injury.

• Unplug the saw.

• Loosen phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until

blade bolt cover can be raised.

• 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.

• Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade

bolt until the spindle locks.

• 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

LOWERBLADE

GUARDBRACKET

Fig. 15

PHILLIPS

SCREW

BLADE

BOLTCOVER

BLADE

,oi

LOOSEN'

BLADE_TI_GHTEN

BOLT OUTERBLADEWASHER

WITH DOUBLE"D"FLATS

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

FLAT(S)

ONSPINDLE

INNERBLADE

WASHERWITH

DOUBLE"D" FLATS

Fig. 16

•Remove the laser guide or outer blade washer. Do not

remove inner blade washer.

• Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer

blade washer where they contact the blade.

_i WARNING: If inner blade washer has been

removed, replace it before placing blade on

spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident

since blade will not tighten properly.

• Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto

spindle. The blade teeth point downward at the front

of saw as shown in figure 15.

_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 the laser guide or outer blade washer (see in-

structions on the following page). The double "D" flats

align with the flats on the spindle.

• Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.

NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade

bolt counterclockwise to tighten.

• Tighten blade bolt securely.

• Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

• Retighten the phillips screw securing the blade bolt

cover.

CAUTION: Make sure the spindle lock button is not

engaged before reconnecting saw to power source.

Never engage spindle lock button when blade is

rotating.

SPINDLE

LOCK

Fig. 17

MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE

See Figure 18.

• Unplug the saw.

See "To Install Blade" on page 18 in the Assembly section

of this operator's manual.

• Make sure inner blade washer is in place before

positioning blade on the spindle of the saw.

NOTE: The laser guide replaces the outer blade

washer.

• Place the laser guide onto the spindle, aligning the

double "D" flats in the laser guide with the flats on the

spindle.

• Position flat surface of laser guide against the blade.

Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted

properly.

• Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide

using only the special hex key bolt provided.

NOTE: The hex key bolt has left hand threads. Turn

bolt counterclockwise to tighten.

• Using the blade wrench provided with the saw, tighten

bolt securely.

• Remove the blade wrench and store it in a safe place

for future use.

• Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

• Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover.

Tighten screw securely.

_k DANGER: Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact

with light source.

ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE

See Figure 19.

The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the

work surface when the blade is spinning above 500 rpm.

The red laser line will appear as a broken line on the

workpiece when the blade assembly is in the uppermost

position and the motor switch is activated. This broken

line will let you see your mark and your laser guide line at

the same time, and will assist you in lining up your mark

for more accurate cutting of the workpiece.

Align the laser line and your mark with the blade at the up-

permost position. Once both lines are in alignment, do not

move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting.

As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece,

the broken line will become solid.

Make several practice cuts on different styles and thick-

ness of material.

Follow the directions below for using the laser guide.

Removing Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on

the work surface in order to remove the mark.

To Cut Your Mark:

Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work

surface in order to cut the mark.

To Leave Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on

the work surface in order to leave the mark.

After you have become familiar with using the laser guide,

you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the

work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position

for aligning the laser line with your mark.

BLADE

LASER

GUIDE

HEX KEY

BOLT

_BLADEWRENCH

SPINDLE

INNERBLADE

WASHER

Fig. 18

BROKEN

REDLINE

Fig. 19

NOTE:Manyoftheillustrationsinthismanualshowonly

portionsofthecompoundmitersaw.Thisisintentionalso

thatwecanclearlyshowpointsbeingmadeinthe

illustrations.Neveroperateyoursawwithoutall guards

securelyinplaceandingoodoperatingcondition.

SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE

FENCE

See Figures 20 -23.

• Unplug the saw.

• 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.

• Rotate the miter table until the pointer is positioned

at 0.

• Retighten 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 throat plate in the miter

table. The edge of the square and the slot in the throat

plate in the miter table should be parallel as shown in

figure 20.

• If the edge of the framing square and the throat plate

in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 21

and 22, adjustments are needed.

• Loosen the fence screw and remove the sliding miter

fence.

• Using the blade wrench, loosen the socket head

screws securing the fence. Adjust the fence left or right

until the framing square and throat plate are parallel.

• Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-

to-table alignment before reinstalling the sliding miter

fence.

FRAMING FENCE

SQU=__ MITERTABLE

THROATPLATE

FRAMING

SQUARE FENCE MITERTABLE

THROATPLATE

VIEW OFMITERTABLENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

Fig. 21

FRAMING

SQUARE

FENCE

MITERTABLE

THROATPLATE

VIEWOF MITERTABLENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED Fig. 22

SOCKETHEAD SOCKETHEAD

SCREW(S) SCREW(S)

VIEWOF MITERTABLESQUAREWITH FENCE

CORRECTLYADJUSTED Fig. 20 Fig. 23

SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE

See Figures 24 -27.

• Unplug the saw.

• 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.

• Rotate the miter table until the pointer is positioned

at 0.

• Retighten 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 blade.

NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part

of the blade, not the blade teeth.

• The edge of the square and the blade should be paral-

lel as shown in figure 24.

• If the front or back edge of the blade angles away from

the square as shown in figures 25 and 26, adjustments

are needed.

• Using a 8 mm wrench, loosen the hex screws that

secure the mounting bracket to the miter table.

• Rotate the mounting bracket left or right until the blade

is parallel with the square.

• Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade-

to-fence alignment.

FENCE

FRAMING

SQUARE

BASE BLADE

FENCE

BASE

FENCE

BASE

FRAMING

SQUARE

VIEWOF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

FRAMING

SQUARE

VIEWOF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

BLADE

Fig. 25

BLADE

Fig. 26

8 mm SOCKET

. HEADSCREW(S)

VIEWOF BLADE

SQUAREWITH FENCE

Fig. 24

MOUNTING

BRACKET

MITER

TABLE

Fig. 27

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER

TABLE

See Figures 28 -30.

• Unplug the saw.

• 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 handles.

• Rotate the miter table until the pointer is positioned

at 0.

• Securely tighten the miter lock handles.

• 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.

• Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table

alignment at several points.

• The edge of the square and the blade should be paral-

lel.

• If the top or bottom of the blade angles away from the

square as shown in figure 29, adjustments are needed.

• Using a 10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench, loosen

the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment screw.

Also loosen bevel lock knob.

• Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring blade

into alignment with the square.

• 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

squareness of the blade to the miter table at both 0

and 45 ° angles.

FENCE

BLADE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

MITER

TABLE

CORRECTVIEW OFBLADE

SQUAREWITH MITERTABLE

Fig. 28

FENCE

MITER

COMBINATION TABLE

SQUARE

VIEW OFBLADENOTSQUAREWITH MITER

TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED Fig. 29

NNN A _ \ "_ POSITIVESTOP

j_ (( _._ _,) ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 30

Thissawhastwoscaleindicators,oneonthebevelscale

andoneonthemiterscale.Aftersquaringadjustments

havebeenmade,it maybenecessaryto loosentheindi-

catorscrewsandresetthemto zero. FENCE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

MITER

TABLE

VIEW OFBLADENOTSQUAREWITH MITER

TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED Fig. 31

_ WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to

make you careless. Remember that a careless frac-

tion of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operating tools. Fail-

ure to do so could result in objects being thrown into

your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

_k. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or acces-

nsories not recommended by the manufacturer of

this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not

recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

This product has been designed only for the purposes

listed below:

• Cross cutting wood and plastic

• Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames

moldings, door casings, and fine joinery

• Bevel cutting and compound cutting

NOTE: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting

operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use

one of the accessory blades available from your nearest

Sears retail store.

_k WARNING: Before starting cutting operation,

any

clamp or bolt the compound miter saw to a work-

bench. Never operate the miter saw on the floor or in

a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can

result in serious personal injury.

CUTTING WITH THE COMPOUND MITER

SAW

,_, WARNING: When using a work clamp or C-clamp

to secure the workpiece, clamp workpiece on one

side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain

free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade

from binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding

the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback.

This situation could cause an accident resulting in

possible serious personal injury.

CROSSCUTTING

See Figure 32.

A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the

workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter

table set at the 0 position. Miter crosscuts are made with

the miter table set at some angle other than zero.

STRAIGHT

CROSSCUT

Fig. 32

TO MITER CUT

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

• Loosen the miter lock handles.

• Rotate the saw table until the pointer aligns with the

desired angle on the miter scale.

• Reighten the miter lock handles securely.

_i, 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.

• 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.

• 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 37.

• Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of

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.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, keep

Nhands 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 then squeeze the switch

trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

maximum speed.

• Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

• Release the switch trigger and allow the 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.

TO BEVEL CUT

See Figures 33 -34.

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.

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

• Loosen the miter lock handles.

• Rotate the saw table until the pointer aligns with zero

on the miter scale.

• Retighten the miter lock handles securely.

_i, 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.

INDICATOR

POINT

SCALE

MOUNTING

BRACKET Fig. 33

• Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to

the left to the desired bevel angle.

• Bevel angles can be set from 0 to 45°.

• Align the indicator point for the desired angle.

• Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,

securely tighten the bevel lock 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.

• When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding,

support the opposite end of the stock with a roller

stand or with a work surface level with the saw table.

• Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of

saw blade.

• Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it

against the fence or use the optional work clamp or a

C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

• 1= WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,

keep hands away from cutting area. 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.

• Graspthesawhandlefirmlythensqueezetheswitch

trigger.Allowseveralsecondsforthebladeto reach

maximumspeed.

• Slowlylowerthebladeintoandthroughtheworkpiece.

• Releasetheswitchtriggerandallowthesawbladeto

stoprotatingbeforeraisingthebladeoutofworkpiece.

Waituntiltheelectricbrakestopsbladefromturning

beforeremovingtheworkpiecefrommitertable.

BEVELCUT

Fig. 34

TO COMPOUND MITER CUT

A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle

and a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is

used to make picture frames, cut molding, make boxes

with sloping sides, and for certain roof framing cuts.

To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table

must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm

must be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should

always be taken when making compound miter setups

due to the interaction of the two angle settings.

Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interde-

pendent with one another. Each time you adjust the miter

setting you change the effect of the bevel setting. Also,

each time you adjust the bevel setting you change the

effect of the miter setting.

It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The

first angle setting should be checked after setting the

second angle, since adjusting the second angle affects

the first.

Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have

been obtained, always make a test cut in scrap material

before making a finish cut in good material.

TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT

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

• Loosen the miter lock handles.

• Rotate the saw table until the pointer aligns with the

desired angle on the miter scale.

• Retighten the miter lock handles 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 0° to 45 °.

• 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 could collapse on the blade at the end

of the cut, jamming the blade.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

_, WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always

keep hands away from cutting area. 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.

COMPOUND

MITERCUT

Fig. 35

•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.

• Release the switch trigger and allow the 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 37.

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.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always

Nkeep 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. 45°X 45°COMPOUNDMITER CUT

Fig. 36

LONGWORKPIECE

WORKPIECESUPPORTS

Fig. 37

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.

NUMBER OF SIDES

PITCH

OFSIDE 4 I5I6I7 8 I9IlO

M- 45.00 ° M- 36.00 ° M- 30.00 ° M- 25.71 ° M- 22.50 ° M- 20.00 ° M- 18.00 °

0o B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 °

M- 44.89 ° M- 35.90 ° M- 29.91 ° M- 25.63 ° M- 22.42 ° M- 19.93 ° M- 17.94 °

5° B- 3.53 ° B- 2.94 ° B- 2.50 ° B- 2.17 ° B- 1.91 ° B- 1.71 ° B- 1.54 °

M- 44.56 ° M- 35.58 ° M- 29.62 ° M- 25.37 ° M- 22.19 ° M- 19.72 ° M- 17.74 °

10° B- 7.05 ° B- 5.86 ° B- 4.98 ° B- 4.32 ° B- 3.81 ° B- 3.40 ° B- 3.08 °

M-44.01° M-35.06 ° M-29.15 ° M-24.95 ° M-21.81° M-19.37 ° M-17.42 °

15° B-10.55 ° B- 8.75 ° B- 7.44 ° B- 6.45 ° B- 5.68 ° B- 5.08 ° B- 4.59 °

M- 43.22 ° M- 34.32 ° M- 28.48 ° M- 24.35 ° M- 21.27 ° M- 18.88 ° M- 16.98 °

20 ° B-14.00 ° B-11.60 ° B- 9.85 ° B- 8.53 ° B- 7.52 ° B- 6.72 ° B- 6.07 °

M- 42.19 ° M- 33.36 ° M- 27.62 ° M- 23.56 ° M- 20.58 ° M- 18.26 ° M- 16.41 °

25° B- 17.39 ° B- 14.38 ° B- 12.20 ° B- 10.57 ° B- 9.31 ° B- 8.31 ° B- 7.50 °

30° M- 40.89 ° M- 32.18 ° M- 26.57 ° M- 22.64 ° M- 19.73 ° M- 17.50 ° M- 15.72 °

B-20.70 ° B-17.09 ° B-14.48 ° B-12.53 ° B-11.03 ° B- 9.85 ° B- 8.89 °

M-39.32 ° M-30.76 ° M-25.31° M-21.53 ° M-18.74 ° M-16.60 ° M-14.90 °

35 ° B- 23.93 ° B- 19.70 ° B- 16.67 ° B- 14.41 ° B- 12.68 ° B- 11.31 ° B- 10.21 °

M- 37.45 ° M- 29.10 ° M- 23.86 ° M- 20.25 ° M- 17.60 ° M- 15.58 ° M- 13.98 °

40 ° B- 27.03 ° B- 22.20 ° B- 18.75 ° B- 16.19 ° B- 14.24 ° B- 12.70 ° B- 11.46 °

M- 35.26 ° M- 27.19 ° M- 22.21 ° M- 18.80 ° M- 16.32 ° M- 14.43 ° M- 12.94 °

45° B- 30.00 ° B- 24.56 ° B- 20.70 ° B- 17.87 ° B- 15.70 ° B- 14.00 ° B- 12.62 °

M-32.73 ° M-25.03 ° M-20.36 ° M-17.20 ° M-14.91° M-13.17 ° M-11.80 °

50 ° B- 32.80 ° B- 26.76 ° B- 22.52 ° B- 19.41 ° B- 17.05 ° B- 15.19 ° B- 13.69 °

M- 29.84 ° M- 22.62 ° M- 18.32 ° M- 15.44 ° M- 13.36 ° M- 11.79 ° M- 10.56 °

55° B- 35.40 ° B- 28.78 ° B- 24.18 ° B- 20.82 ° B- 18.27 ° B- 16.27 ° B- 14.66 °

M-26.57 ° M-19.96 ° M-16.10 ° M-13.54 ° M-11.70 ° M-10.31 ° M- 9.23 °

60° B- 37.76 ° B- 30.60 ° B- 25.66 ° B- 22.07 ° B- 19.35 ° B- 17.23 ° B- 15.52 °

M-22.91 ° M-17.07 ° M-13.71 ° M-11.50 ° M- 9.93 ° M- 8.74 ° M- 7.82 °

65° B- 39.86 ° B- 32.19 ° B- 26.95 ° B- 23.16 ° B- 20.29 ° B- 18.06 ° B-16.26 °

M-18.88 ° M-13.95 ° M-11.17 ° M- 9.35 ° M- 8.06° M- 7.10 ° M- 6.34 °

70° B- 41.64 ° B- 33.53 ° B- 28.02 ° B- 24.06 ° B- 21.08 ° B- 18.75 ° B- 16.88 °

75° M-14.51 ° M-10.65 ° M- 8.50 ° M- 7.10 ° M- 6.12 ° M- 5.38 ° M- 4.81 °

B- 43.08 ° B- 34.59 ° B- 28.88 ° B- 24.78 ° B- 21.69 ° B- 19.29 ° B- 17.37 °

M- 9.85 ° M- 7.19 ° M- 5.73 ° M- 4.78 ° M- 4.11 ° M- 3.62 ° M- 3.23 °

80 ° B- 44.14 ° B- 35.37 ° B- 29.50 ° B- 25.30 ° B- 22.14 ° B- 19.68 ° B- 17.72 °

M- 4.98 ° M- 3.62 ° M- 2.88 ° M- 2.40 ° M-2.07 ° M-1.82 ° M- 1.62 °

85° B- 44.78 ° B- 35.84 ° B- 29.87 ° B- 25.61° B- 22.41° B- 19.92 ° B- 17.93 °

M- 0.00 ° M- 0.00 ° M- 0.00 ° M- 0.00 ° M- 0.00 ° M- 0.00 ° M- 0.00 °

90 ° B- 45.00 ° B- 36.00 ° B- 30.00 ° B- 25.71° B- 22.50 ° B- 20.00 ° B- 18.00 °

Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Given to the Closest 0.005 °.

COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

The compound miter saw does an excellent job of cut-

ting 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 38,

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.

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.

52° CEILING

A ;)i

L FENCE

TOP EDGEAGAINSTFENCE=

•LEFTSIDE, INSIDECORNER

•RIGHTSIDE, OUTSIDECORNER

MITERTABLE

O O

INSIDE

CORNER

FENCE

OUTSIDE

CORNER

BOTTOMEDGEAGAINSTFENCE=

• RIGHTSIDE, INSIDECORNER

•LEFTSIDE, OUTSIDECORNER

MITERTABLE

CROWNMOLDINGFLATONMITERTABLE

Fig. 38

Bevel

Angle

Setting

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

Right side, inside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set left 31.62

3. Save left end of cut

Left side, outside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set left 31.62

3. Save right end of cut

Right side, outside corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 31.62

3. Save right end of cut

CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL

See Figures 39 -40.

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 39.

If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as

shown in figure 40, it will pinch the blade near the comple-

tion of the cut.

RIGHT

Fig. 39

WRONG Fig. 40

_ 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 41.

When cutting wide workpieces such as a 2 in. x 6 in.,

boards should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in

figure 41.

WIDE

BOARD

Fig. 41

_i, WARNING:Beforeperforminganyadjustment,

makesurethetoolisunpluggedfromthepower

supplyandtheswitchisintheOFF (O) position.

Failure to heed this warning could result in serious

personal injury.

The 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

the 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 the saw is cutting accurately.

DEPTH STOP

See Figure 43,

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 the miter

table.

The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting

capacity for the 10 in. saw blade provided with the saw.

Therefore, the saw with 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.

POSITIVESTOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREWFOR

0°ANGLES

DEPTHSTOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

LOCK

NUT(S)

Fig. 42

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and

normally do not require readjustment.

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

•The saw arm should rise completely to the up position

by itself.

•If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play

in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by a qualified

service technician at your nearest Sears Service Center

to avoid risk of personal injury.

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

• The 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 Service Center to avoid risk of personal

injury.

HEXNUT

Fig. 43

CAUTION: Do not start the compound miter saw

without checking for interference between the blade

and the throat plate. Damage could result to the

blade if it strikes the throat plate during operation of

the saw.

DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS

See Figure 43.

• Unplug the saw.

• To adjust the depth stop use a 10 mm wrench or

adjustable wrench and loosen the hex nut at the rear

of the miter saw arm.

• Use a 5 mm hex key wrench to adjust the depth stop

adjustment screw. The saw blade is lowered by turning

the screw counterclockwise and raised by turning the

screw clockwise.

• Lower the blade into 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 10 mm wrench or adjustable

wrench.

• 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.

_k WARNING: When servicing, use only identical

replacement parts. Use of any other part may create

a hazard or cause product damage.

_, 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 be damaged by their use.

Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

_k WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating

oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemi-

cals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which

may result in serious personal injury.

It has been found that electric tools are subject to ac-

celerated 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. Con-

sequently, 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 too( 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.

WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all

repairs -- with the exception of the externally acces-

sible brushes -- should be performed by a qualified

service technician at a Sears store to avoid risk of

personal injury.

BRUSH

CAP

BRUSH

ASSEMBLY

BRUSH

CAP BRUSH

ASSEMBLY Fig. 44

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

See Figure 44.

Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that

should be periodically checked for wear.

Proceed as follows when replacement is required:

• Unplug the saw.

_k WARNING: Failure to unplug the saw could result in

accidental starting causing serious injury.

• Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly

is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove

brush cap.

• Remove brush assembly.

• Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has

less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not

replace one side without replacing the other.

• 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.

CHANGING THE BATTERIES

See Figure 45.

• Unplug the saw.

Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on

a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward.

Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover

from the laser guide support.

Remove the three button cell batteries using a non-con-

ductive device such as a toothpick.

NOTE: Replace the batteries with silver oxide batteries

that have a rating of 1.5 volt and 180 mah (milliampere

hour) minimum (Number 357 silver oxide only).

When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be

thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush or similar de-

vice, to remove all sawdust and debris.

Do not attempt to activate the laser.

The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch

only while the saw motor is running and the laser guide is

mounted on the saw.

After cleaning laser guide and replacing batteries, secure

laser guide cover to laser guide support using the two

phillips head screws. For proper assembly, be sure to

align the key on the laser guide cover with the key slot in

the laser guide support. Tighten screws securely.

NOTE: Aperture in laser guide cover must be aligned with

aperture in laser guide support.

_ CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or per-

formance of procedures other than those specified

herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

LASERGUIDE

SUPPORT

LASERGUIDE

SUPPORT

(UPSIDEDOWNVIEW)

LASERGUIDE u

COVER I

I I

APERTURE

KEY

PLASTIC

'BATTERY

INSULATOR

BATTERIES

NEGATIVE(-)

KEY

SLOT

APERTURE

LASERGUIDE

Fig. 45

DANGER: Laser radiation when open and inter-

lock defeated. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

Fig. 46

_-_' CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.212340 __

FIGURE A

_ 32

_CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW = MOOEL NUMBER 315.212340

The model number wil! be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in al! correspon= 1

dence regarding your Compound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts. J

PARTS LmST-FmGURE A

Key Part

No. Humber Description Qty.

1 511110000

2 A35031025153

3 A36131020100

4 A31703010008

5 518106300

6 A19003040093

7 511104000

8 518102500

9 A49010020056

10 511111000

11 558511100

12 555516000

13 558507200

14 558512100

15 558510200

16 518105400

17 A10003040107

18 A350304100!8

19 578105102

20 A35030511158

21 511107000

22 518104200

Base .................................................. 1

Flat Washer (M10) **STD851010 ........... 2

* Spring Washer (M10) **STD852010 ......... 1

Self-locking Nut (M10) ........................... 1

Table Spindle ......................................... !

*Screw (M4 X 9 mm Pan Hd) .................. 2

Table Hold Down ................................... 1

Table .................................................. 1

Rivet ................................................. 3

Miter Scale ............................................. 1

Clamp Bracket ....................................... 2

Wing Bolt ............................................... 2

Stop Block ............................................. 1

Wing Bolt ............................................... 1

U-type TaMe Extension ......................... 2

Lock Plate .............................................. 1

*Screw (M4 X 10 mm Pan Hd) ................ 1

* Flat Washer (M4) **STD851004 ............. 1

Miter hdicator ....................................... 1

Fiat Washer (M5) **STD851005 ............. 1

Miter Knob ............................................. 1

Control Arm ........................................... 1

Key Part

No. Humber Description Qty.

23 A36030612157

24 A07003060257

25 511112000

26 511103100

27 511114000

28 511113000

29 A07003080253

30 A36030814204

31 A07103080457

32 518a08130

33 588072000

34 588071004

35 589027202

36 A16003040083

37 $5!100500

38 A07910810000

39 A07910610000

40 511d08010

41 511504000

42 511505000

43 503118000

44 511115000

* Spring Washer (M 6) **STD852006 ......... 2

*Screw (M6 X 25 mm) ............................. 2

Slide Fence ............................................ 1

Fence Knob ........................................... 1

Fence .................................................. 1

Slide Fence Label .................................. 1

*Screw (M8 X 25 mm) ............................. 2

* Spring Washer (M8) **STD852008 ........ 4

*Screw (M8 X 45 ram) ............................. 2

Miter Clamp Assembly .......................... !

Warning Label, No-hands ...................... 2

Label, Alarm Line ................................... 2

Table hsert ............................................ 1

*Screw (M4 X 8 mm) ............................... 4

Base And Table Assembly

(hc. Key Nos. 1 Thru 10 and 43) ........... 1

Hex Key (8 mm) ..................................... 1

Hex Key (6 ram) ..................................... 1

Laser Assembly ..................................... 1

Lazer Guide ........................................... 1

Laser Bolt .............................................. 1

Key Storage ........................................... 1

Hex Key (5 mm X !!5 ram) .................... 1

*Standard Hardware Item -May Be Purchased Locally

** Available from Div 98 = Source 980.0

_,__' CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.212340 __

FmGURE B

SEE NOTE

17 12 9 15

NOTE : The assembty shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the sys-

tem, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212340

I The model number will be found attached to the motor mention the model number inall

on a plate housing. Always correspondence m

regarding your Compound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts. J

PARTS UST -NGURE B

Key PaA

No. Humber

1 588027005

2 588026106

3 A47000040006

4 511313000

5 511353000

6 A18003100206

7 A30003010007

8 511414000

9 $51102000

10 588005100

11 588006100

12 A18003050086

13 $51!00700

14 A510001040120

15 588021203

16 A10003040207

17 511340000

18 A70003060250

19 511311000

20 511352000

Description Qty.

Compression Spring ......................................................................... 1

Arbor Lock Pin.................................................................................. 1

E-ring (E4)......................................................................................... 1

Data Plate ......................................................................................... 1

Warning Label ................................................................................... 1

* Depth Adjusting Bolt (M10 X 20 ram) ............................................... 1

Hex Nut (M10) **STD841010 ............................................................ 1

Spacer .............................................................................................. !

Complete Motor Assembly ............................................................... 1

Brush Cap ......................................................................................... 2

Brush Assembly ................................................................................ 2

* Screw (M5 X 8 mm) .......................................................................... 1

Arbor Assembly ................................................................................ 1

* Screw (M4 X 12 ram) ........................................................................ 3

Rubber Stopper ................................................................................ 1

* Screw (M4 X 20 mm) ........................................................................ 1

Twist Handle Knob ............................................................................ 1

* Screw (M6 X 25 mm Pan Hd.) .......................................................... 2

Carry Handle ..................................................................................... 1

Label, Twist Handle Warning ............................................................ 1

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

** Available from Div 98 -Source 980.0

_,__' CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.212340 __

FmGURE C

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW = MODEL NUMBER 315.212340

The modeJ number wiHbe found On a plate atiaChed i0 the motor housing. Always mention the mode, number in all correspondence regarding your

ompound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts.

Key Pa_

No. Number

1 511348000

2 511349000

3 511350000

4 511206000

5 A63000000062

6 511205000

7 A18003040080

8 555202000

9 511204000

10 A35031025135

11 511202000

12 589010200

13 589011308

14 A10003040107

15 A35030410018

16 578203007

17 A36031015158

18 511208000

19 588058103

20 A49010020056

21 511209000

22 A01003100256

23 A36031018255

24 578205106

25 578206000

26 A30003006003

27 $5!100900

28 $51101000

983000-5!7

PARTS LmST -FmGURE C

Description Qty.

Rear Spring Spacer ................................................................................... 1

Front Spring Spacer .................................................................................. 1

Torsion Spring ............................................................................................ 1

Arm Stop Pin ............................................................................................. 1

O-Ring (P=6)............................................................................................... 1

Arm Shaft ................................................................................................... 1

Screw (M4 x 8 ram) .................................................................................... 1

Bevel hdicator (right) ................................................................................. 1

Pivot Bracket ............................................................................................. 1

Flat Washer (M! 0) **STD85! 0! 0 ............................................................... 1

Bevel Knob ................................................................................................ 1

Pivot Shaft ................................................................................................. 1

Spring Washer ........................................................................................... 1

Screw (M4 x 10 ram) Pan Hd ..................................................................... 2

Washer (M4) **STD851004 ........................................................................ 4

Bevel hdicator (left) ................................................................................... 1

Washer (M10) **STD8520! 0 ...................................................................... 2

Spring Fixed Bolt ....................................................................................... 1

Stop Bolt .................................................................................................... 1

Rivet ........................................................................................................... 6

Bevel Scale ................................................................................................ 1

Screw (M!0 x 25 mm) **STD83!025 ......................................................... 2

Washer (M! 0) **STD8520! 0 ...................................................................... 2

Pivot Support ............................................................................................. 1

Hex Bolt (M6 x 16 mm) .............................................................................. 2

Hex Nut (M6) .............................................................................................. 2

Saw Arm-Lock Pin Assembly (Incl. Key Nos 4 & 5)................................... 1

Pivot/Pivot Support Assembly (hcl. Key Nos 9, 12, 13, 20, 21 & 24) ............1

Operator's Manual

*Standard Hardware Item -May Be Purchased Locally

** Available from Div 98 = Source 980.0

_,__' CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND IVimTERSAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.212340 "_

PARTS LmST- FIGURE D

__' CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MINTER SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.212340 __

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 1

Compound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts. J

Key PaA

No. Number

1 511517000

2 511518000

3 511412000

4 511413000

5 511416000

6 510401007

7 589032207

8 588035105

9 A10003040152

10 555412000

11 A10003050206

12 511410000

13 511411000

14 Al1003050083

15 588037107

16 581410003

17 581408100

18 A19001040091

19 578406003

20 589021300

21 510502007

22 511402100

23 566407000

24 538417000

25 589015108

26 511U04020

27 A350!0616105

28 A31703006004

29 $5!100600

PARTS LmST - FmGURE D

Description Qty.

Dust Bag ........................................................................................... 1

Elbow ................................................................................................ !

Dust Chute Adapter .......................................................................... !

Dust Chute Pin ................................................................................. !

Upper Safety Guard .......................................................................... !

Logo Label ........................................................................................ !

Bumper ............................................................................................. !

Flange .............................................................................................. 2

Screw (M4 x 15 mm) ......................................................................... !

Warning Label, Upper Guard ............................................................ !

Screw (M5 x 20 ram) ......................................................................... 4

Dust Chute Spring ............................................................................ !

Dust Chute ........................................................................................ !

Screw (M5 x 8 mm) ........................................................................... !

Blade Bolt ......................................................................................... !

Bolt ................................................................................................... !

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

Screw (M4 x 9 mm) ........................................................................... !

Screw ................................................................................................ !

Retaining Spring ............................................................................... !

Blade ................................................................................................ !

Lower Guard ..................................................................................... !

Roller ................................................................................................ !

Retaining Nut .................................................................................... !

Screw, Shoulder ............................................................................... !

Retaing Spring Holder Assembly ..................................................... !

Washer (M6) **STD851006 ............................................................... !

Nut, Self=Locking (M6) ...................................................................... !

Lower Blade Grd. Assembly

(hc!. Key Nos !6, !7, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27 & 28) ......................................!

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