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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

ICRRFTSMRN" I

PRO FES S i O NAL

12 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW

DOUBLE INSULATED

Model No.

315.212350

_k WARNING: To reduce the riskof injury,

the usermust read and understand the

operator'smanual before usingthis product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

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

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

983000-550 Save this manual for future reference

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

mIntroduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

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

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

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

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

mmGlossaryof Terms.............................................................................................................................................................. 9

mFsatures..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-12

mmToolsNeeded ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

mmLoose Parts ................... ¢_I ............................................................................................................................................... 13

•Assembly................................................................................................................................................................... 14-23

•Operation................................................................................................................................................................... 23-31

•Adjustments................................................................................................................................................................... 32

•Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................. 33-35

•Exploded View........................................................................................................................................................... 37-45

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

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL

If thisCraftsman tool fails due to adefect in materialor workmanshipwithinone year from the date of purchase,

CONTACT THE NEAREST OEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER at 1-800.-4-MY-HOME_ and Sears wi(fmpafr it, free of

charge.Thiswarranty applies onlywhile this product is In the UnitedStates.

It thistool is used for commercialor rentalpurposes,thiswarranty willapply for only ninety days from the date of

pumhasa.

ThLswarranty gives you specific legal dghte,and you may also have other dghtewhich vary from stateto state.

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Dept. S17WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

This tool has many featuresfor making its use more pleasantand enjoyable.Safety, performance,and dependability

have been giventop pr_orLtyinthe designof this productmaking It easyto maln_ln and operate.

AWARNING: Road and understand all Ir_struc-

tlons. Failure to follow all fnstructions listed below,

may resultin eiectdc shock, fireand/or serious

personal injury,

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

•KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's

manual carefully.Learn the saw's applicationsand

limitationsas well as the specificpotential hazards

retatedto this tool

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-

VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED

SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators,ranges,

refrigeratorenclosures,

•KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and ingood working order.

•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form habit of checkingto see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed fromtoo] beforeturningit on.

•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and

benches Inviteaccidents. DO NOT leave tools or

pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.

=DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS,

Do not usa power tools in damp orwet Iocetions or

exposeto rain.Keep the work area well 1il.

•KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.All visitors

shouldwear safety glassesand be kept a safe

distancefrom work area. 0o not let visitors contacttool

or extensioncord while operating.

•MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOFwith padlocks and

master switches, or by removingstarterkeys.

•DON'T FORCE TOOL. It,w[ll do the Jobbetter and

safer at the feed rate for which "_was designed,

•USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforce the tool or attachment

to do a Jobit was notdesigned for. Don't use It for a

purpose notintended.

•USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure

your extensioncord Is in good condftlon.Usa onlya

cord heavy enoughto carry the currentyour product

witt draw. An undersizedcordwltl cause adropin line

voltage resultingin lossof power and overheating.A

wire gauge size(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended

for an extensioncord 25 feet or less In length. If ]n

doubt, use the next heavier gauge, The smallerthe

gauge number, the heavier the cord.

•DRESS PROPERLY. Do notwear loose clothing,

groves,neckties, orjewelry.They can get caught

and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and

nonskidfootwear are recommendedwhen working

outdoors. Alsowear protective hair coveringto con_in

longhair.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everydayeyeglasseshave only impact-

resistanttenses,they are NOT safetyglasses.

• SECURE WORK. Use clampsora vise to hold work

when practical it's safer thanuslngyour hand and

frees both handsto operate tool.

•DON'T OVERREACH. Keepproper footing and

balanceat all times.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp

and cleanfor betterand safer performance.Follow

Instructionsfor lubricatingand changingaccessories.

•DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use,before

servicing,or when changingattachments, blades, bits,

cutters,etc., alltools shouldbe disconnected.

•AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure swItch]Soff

when pluggingin any tool.

•USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of

improperaccessories may riskinjury.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Seriousinjurycouldoccur

if the tool is tipped or If the cuttingtool is unintention-

ally contacted.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before furtheruse of

the tool,a guardor other part that is damaged should

be carefullychecked to determinethat it will operate

propedyand performits intendedfunction. Check for

alignment of movingparts, binding of movingparts,

breakage of parts,mounting and any other conditions

that mayaffect _s operation. A guard or otherpart that

is damaged must be properlyrepairedor replacadby

an authorizedservice centerto avoid riskof personal

Injury.

•USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work

into a blade or cutter against the directionof rotation of

blade or cutteronly,

•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATrENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it

comes to acompfefestop.

•PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if

the cuttingoperation is dusty.

•PROTECT YOUR HEARING.Wear hearing protection

dudng extended pededs of operation.

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

nect from receptacle,Keep cord from heat, oil and

sharp edges.

•USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is

used outdoors, usa only extension cordswith ap-

provedgroundconnectionthat are intendedfor use

outdoorsand so marked.

•KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUF-

RCIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and

kickback.

•BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFR

•NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Nom_I sparkingof the motor could ignitefumes.

• INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,

have repairedby aqualifiedservice technician at

an authorized servicefacility,The conductorwith

insulationhavingan outer surfacethat is greenwith

orw_thou_yellow s_pes Is 1heequipment-gTound-

ing conductor.If repairor replacementof the electric

cord or plug tsnecessary,do no'_connectthe equip-

men_-grounding conductorto a liveterminal.Repair

or replace a damaged orwom cord immediately. Stay

constantly aware ol cord location and keep it wall away

fromthe rotatingblade.

•INSPECT EX'FENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and

replace If damaged.

•POLARIZED PLUGS. Toreduce the riskof electric

shock, thistool has apolar'lzedplug (one blade is

wider than the other).This plug will fit in apolarized

outlet only oneway. if the plug does notf_tfullyinthe

outlet, revemethe plug. If _tstill doesnot fit, contact a

qualifiedelectricianto Instantt'neproper outlet. Do not

change the p_Jgin any way.

•KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL

AND GREASE. Alwaysusa a ck_n c4olh when clean-

Ing.Never use brake fluids,gasoline,petroleum-based

products,or any solventsto clean tool.

•STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

what you are doing and _se common sense. Do not

operate "_octwhen you are tired. DO not rosh.

•DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT

ON AND OFF. Have defective switchesreplacedby an

authorizedservicecenter.

•USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades

with Incorrect size holes.Never use bladewashers or

blade bolts that are defectiveor incorrect.The maxi-

mum blade capacity of your saw is 12 in. (305 ram).

•BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-

MENTS ARE SECURE.

•BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. (nspect

for and removeall nailsfrom lumberbefore cutting.

•NEVER TOUCH BLADE orother moving parts during

USe.

•NEVER START A TOOLWHEN ANY ROTATING COM-

PONENrT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.

•DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNOER THE

INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY

MEDICATION.

•WHEN SERVICING use only identir._l replacement

parts. Use of any other parts may create ahazard or

_use product damage.

• USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed

in this manuel or sddendums, Use of accessories

that are not listed may cause the risk of personal

injury. Instructions for sate use of accessories are

included with the accessory,

•DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is

tight and not making contact with saw or workplace

before connecting to power supply.

•FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your mitersaw to a work-

bench ortable at approximatelyhip height.

•KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not

reachunderneathwork or In blade cuttingpathwith

your hands end fingersfor any reason.Alwaysturn the

power off.

•ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cut-

ting to minimize riskof blade pinchingand kickback.

Saw may slip.walk or sllde while cuttlnglong orheavy

boards.

•ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to securethe workpioce

when possible.

• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORK,PIECE.

Never start the sew with the blade touchingthe

workplace. A,ow motor _come up to full speed

before startingcut.

•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 (beve_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

operalion. If a work clamp and length stop are used

together, they must both be instal_ed on the same side

of the saw 1able to prevent the saw from catching the

loose end and kickJng up,

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

STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a

tlme.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND,

Alwayspiece the workpiece1o be cut on_hemiter

table and positioni_t'Lrmlyagainstthe fence as a bach-

stop. AJwaysuse the fence.

• NEVER hand hold aworkplace that is too small to be

clamped. Keep hands clear of the cuttingarea.

•NEVER reachbehind, under,orwithin threeinches

of the blade and its cuttingp_th with your hands and

fingersfor any reason.

•NEVER reachto pick up a workpisce, apiece of scrap,

or anythingelse that is tn or near the cuttingpathof the

blade.

•AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a suddenslip could cause your

hand to move Intothe blade. ALWAYSmake sureyou

have good balance. NEVER operate your mitersaw

on the flooror in a crouchedposition.

• NEVER stand or have any part ofyour bodyin linewith

the path of the saw blade.

•ALWAYSreleasethe power switch and allow the

saw blade to stop rotatingbefore raisingit out of the

workpieca.

•DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF

RAPIDLY.This could cause the saw blade to loosen

and couldcreate a hazard. Should this ever occur,

stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a

complete stop, Disconnectyour saw fromthe power

supplyand securelyretightanthe blade bo_t,

•IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or

shouldbreak, bend, or fail inany way, or shouldany

aisctricalcomponent fadto perform property,shutoff

the power switch, removethe miter saw plugfrom the

power source and have damaged, missing, or failed

parts replacedbefore resumingoperation.

•ALWAYSSTAY ALERT[ Do notallow familiarity(gained

fromfrequent use of your saw)to cause a careless

mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a carelessfraction

of a second is sufficienl lo inflictsevere injury.

•MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT-

ING to see the work and that no obstructionswill inter-

fere with safeoperationBEFORE perforn_ngany work

usingyour saw.

•ALWAYSTURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting

it to avoid accidentalstartingwhen reconnectingto

power sup]_ly.NEVER lesve the saw unattendedwhiis

connected to a power scurce.

•THIS TOOL should havethe followingmarkings:

a) Weareye protection.

b) Keep hands out of pathof saw blade

c) Do not operate saw withoutguardsin place.

d) Do not performany operationfreehand.

e) Never reacharound saw blade.

0 Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before

movingworkpieca or changingsettings.

g) Disconnectpower (o_unplug tool as applicabis)

before changingblade or servicing.

h,_ No load speed.

• ALWAYS carry the tool onlyby the carryinghandle.

•AVOID direct eye exposurewhen usingthe laserguide.

•SAVE THEBE INSTRUCTIONS. Referto them

frequently and use to instructother users,if you loan

someone thistool, loan them these instructionsalso.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, saw(r_j, grinding, drilli_j, and other constructionactivities

containschemicals known to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductiveharm. Some examplesof these

chemrcalsare:

•lead from leed-besed paints,

•crystallinesilicafrom bricks and cement and other masonry products,and

•arsenic and chromiumfrom chemically-treatedlumber.

Your riskfrom these exposuresvades, dependin_on how often you do thistype of work. To reduceyour exposure

to these chemicals:work ina well ventilatedarea, and work with approved safety equipment,suchas thosedust

masksthat are specially designed to filter out microscopicparticles.

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Someofthefollowing symbolsmay be used on thistool. Please studythem and learn their meaning, Proper

interpretationof these symbolswill allow you to operate the tool betterand safer,

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes C_rrest

Hz Hertz Frequency(cyclesper second)

W Watt Power

mln MinUtes Time

Altemat_ogCurrent Type of current

-.--- Direct Current Typeor acharacteristicof current

no NO Load Speed Rotationalspeed, at no load

[] Class IJConstruction Double-Insulatedconstruction

.../rain Per Minute Revolutions,strokes, surfacespeed, orbitsetc., per minute

Wet Conditions/_erf DOnot exposeto rainor use In damp locations.

Read The Operator'sManual To reducethe dsk of Injury,usermust read and understand

operator'smanual before usingthis product.

O Alwayswear safety gogglesor safety glasseswith sideEyeProtection shieldsanda full face shieldwhen operatingthis product.

Alert Precautionsthat invo}ve

Safety your Safety.

I

Failureto keep your hands away from the blade will result in

_o Hands Syrnbo! sedous personalInjury,

Failureto keep yourhands away fromthe bib,de will resultinNo Hands Symbol eadous personalInjury.

No Hands Symbol Failureto keep your handsaway fromthe blade wiltresult In

seriouspersonalinjury.

No Hands Symbol Failureto keep yourhands away from the blads will resu(tin

seriouspersonal_njury,

(_ Hot Surface To reduce the dsk of Inlury or d_m_e, svold contactwith

any hot surface,

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Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeaningsare intendedto explainthe levelsof risk associated with this

product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER: Indicatss an imminently hazardoussituation, Which, if not avoided, w_l

resultin death or seriousinjury.

AWARNING: Indicatesa potentiallyhazardouss_uation, which, if not avoided, could

resultIndeath or seriousInjury.

ACAUTION:

CAUTION:

i

Indicates apotentially hazardoussituation,which, if not avoided, may

resultin minoror moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates asituation that may result in

propertydamage.

SERVICE

Servicingrequ[rss-extreme care end knowledge and

should be performed only by a qualifiedservice tech-

nician. Forservicewe suggestyou returnthe product to

your nearestAUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.

When servicing,use only identicalreplacementparts.

A WARNING: Toavoid seriouspersonalinjury,

do notattempt to use this productuntilyou read

thorough_/and understandcompletelythe

operator'smanual. Savethis operator'smanua!

and review frequentlyfor continuingsafeopers-

tion and instructingotherswho may use this

product.

AWARNING:

The operationof any power tool can resultin foreignobjects beingthrowninto your eyes, which can

Oresult in severe eye damage. Beforebeginningpower tooJoperalion,alwayswear safetygogglesor

safety glasseswfthside shieldsand a full face shieldwhen needed. We recommendWide VisionSafety

Mask for use overeyeglassesor standard safetyglasseswith side shields.Alwaysuse eye protection

which is marked to comptywlthANSI Z87.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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DOUBLEINSULATION

Double insulationis a concept in safetyin electric power

tools,which eliminatesthe need for the usual_ree-wim

grounded power cord, All exposed metal partsare

Isolated from the Internalmetal motor componentswith

protecting{nsu[ation.Double insulatedtools do not need

to be grounded.

WARNING: The double insulatedsystemis

intended to protect the userfrom shockresulting

fromabreakin the tool's Internal Insulation.Observe

all normarsafety precautionsto avoid electdca{

shock.

NOTE: Servicing of a tool with double insulationrequires

extreme cam and knowledge of the systemand should

be performed onlyby a qualifiedservice technician.For

service,we suggestyou returnthe tool to your nearest

authorized servicecenter forrepair.Always use original

factory replacement partswhen servicing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This tool has a precision-builtelectric motor. It should be

connected to apower supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz,

AC only (normal household current). Do not operate

this tool on direct current(PC). A substantialvoltage drop

will cause a loss of power and the motor w(lloverheat.If

your tool does not operate when plugged Into an outlet,

double-checkthe power supply.

EXTENSION CORDS

When usinga powertool at aconsiderabledistance from

apower source,be sureto use an extensioncord that has

the capacity to handle the currentthe toolwilt draw.An

undersizedcord will cause a drop Inline voltage,resulting

in overheatingand lossof power.Use the chart to deter~

minethe minimum wire sizerequiredinan extensioncord.

Only roundJacketedcordslisted by Underwdter'sLabora-

tories(UL.)should be used.

When working outdoorswith _ too_,use _n extension c_rd

_h_t _s_ealg_ed fo_outsideuse. Th_s'oJpeof cord is des-

igneted with "WA" onthe cord's jacket.

Before us'=ngany extension cord,inspect it tor loose or ex-

posed wires and cut or worn Insulation.

"AIWpe_ r_og (_ tool facepk_e)

0-2.0 2.t -3,4 _.5_,0 5,1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.(3

Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25' 16 16 16 16 14 !4

50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 16 16 14 12 10 --

*'U_don12_uge.20_o_cuiL

NO_:AWG =Amedc_nWlmGauge

_& WARNING: Keep the extensioncord clearof the

workingarea. Positionthe cord so that It willnot ge_

caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while

you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so

can result In sedous persona! Injury.

_i= WARNING: Check extension cords before each

use. If damaged replace immediately, Never use tool

with 8 damaged cord since touching the damaged

area could cause electrical shock re.suitingIn serious

injury.

Anti-Rlcld_aok Pawls Irad_al arm and table saws)

A devisewh)ch, when propertyInatalledand ma)ntalned,

is designed to stop the workpiece frombeingkicked back

toward the front of the saw during a rippingoperation.

A.Vbor

The shaft onwhich a blade or cuttingtool Is mounted.

Bevel Cut

Aeating operationmade wlth the blade at any angle

other than 90" to the table surface.

Chamfer

A cut removinga wedge from a block so the end (orpart

of the and) is angled rather than at 90°,

Compound Cut

A crosscut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.

Crosscut

Acutting or shaping operation made across the grainor

the width of the workplace.

Cutter Head (planers and jointers|

A rotatingpiece of adju_able blades.3"hecutterhead

removesmatedal from the workplece.

Dado Cut

Anon-through cut which producesa squara-sidednotch

ortrough in the workpiece (requiresaspecialblade).

Featherboard

A device used to help controlthe workpiese by guidtngit

securelyagainst the table or fence dudng any dpplng

operation.

FPM or SPM

Feet per minute (orstrokes per minute),used in reference

to blade movement.

Freehand

Performingacut without the workplace being guided by a

fence, miter gauge, or other aids.

Gum

A stickT,sap-based residuefrom wood products.

Heel

A_ignmentofthe blade to the fence.

Karl

The matedal removed by the blade in a throughcut orthe

slot producedby the blade in a non-throughor partialcut.

Kickback

A hazardthat can occur when the blade binds or stalls,

throwingthe workpiece back toward operator.

Leading End

The end of the workplace pushedinto the tool first.

Miter Cut

Aeating operationmade with the workplece at any angle

to the blade other than 90°.

Non-Through Cuts

Anycuttingoperationwhere the blade does not extend

completelythroughthe thickness of the workplace.

Push Blocks and Push Sticks

Devices usedto feed the workpiecethroughthe saw

blade dudngcuttingoperations.A pushstick (not a push

block)should be usedfor narrowdppingoperations.

Thsea aids he_pkee_ the operator'e hands we_laway from

the blade.

Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A srnali hole drilled in a workpiece that se_ea ee a guide

for ddlllng large holes accurately.

Reeaw

Acu'_ng opera,ton to rnduP_e'_heth_c_nees of the word-

piece to make thinner pLecas.

Resin

A sticky, esp-based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The n'_mberof'_rnscompleted by a spinningobjeclin

one minute.

Ripping or Rip Cut

A cuttingoperationalongthe length of the wor_p'_aca.

Riving Knife (table saws)

Also known as aspreaderor splitter.A metal piece, slight-

I_Jthinner than the saw blade,which helps keep "thekeff

open and alsohelps to preventkickback.

Saw Blade Path

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

It appliesto the workplece, 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 workplace by cutter

blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.

Throw-Back

The throwing back of a workplace usually caused by the

workpieca being dropped into the blade or being placed

inadvertectiy incontact with the blade.

Through _dng

Any cut_r_ operaUon where the blade extends comp_tsty

through the thickness of the workpiece.

Workptece or Material

The item on which the oparaUon is being done.

Worktable

Surlzca where the w_rkpleca rests while performing a

cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.

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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

BladeDiameter ............................ 12 In.

BLadeArbor ............................... 5/8 in,

No Load Speed ......................... 4,000/rain,

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

Net Weight ................................ 41 Ibs.

Cutting Capacityw'rthMiter at 0"/Bevel 0°:

Maximum nominal lumber sizes:....................2x8, 4 x 4

Cuttlng Capacltywith Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:

Maximum nominallumbersizes:............................. 2 x 6

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

Maximum nominallumbersizes:............................. 2 x 8

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

Maximum nominallumbersizes:............................. 2 x 6

HANDLE

DUSTBAG

UPPERBLADE

GUARD

\

DUST GUIDE

TRIGGER

SELF-RETRACTING

LOWERBLADE

GUARD

SLIDINGMITER

FENCE

"N0 HANDS"

LABEL

BEVELSCALE

CROWNMOLDING

STOP

"NOHANDS"

BEVELLOCKKNOB

FENCESCREW

BLADEWRENCH

STORAGE

ZEROCLEARANCE

THROATPLATE

MITERSCALE

CONTROLARM

MITERLOCK

HANDLE

TABLE

EXTENSION

STOP

BLOCK

ROLLER

SUPPORT

BASE

MITER

TABLE

POSprp_

SToP(s) WORKCLAMP

MITER LOCK

PLATE

Fig. 1

1O

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

See Figure 1,

Before attemptingto use thisproduct,familiarizeyourself

wffh art operatingfeatures and safety rules.

15 AMP MOTOR

Yoursew has e powerful15 amp belt-drivenmotor with

sufficientpower to handletough cuttingjobs. It is made

with art ball bearings, and has externallyaccessible brush-

es forease of servicing.

12 in. BLADE

A12 In. carblde-t/ppedsew blade Is Inc./udedwith your

compoundmiter saw. It will out materials up to 4 in, thick

or 7-7/8 in, wide, dependingupon the angle at which the

cut is beingmade.

CARRYING HANDLE

See Figure2.

For convenience when carryingor tr_nspodingyour

miter saw from one placeto another,acarryinghandie

has been providedontop of the saw arm.To transport,

turn off and unplugyour saw, then lower the saw arm and

lock it inthe down position,Lock sew arm by pushingthe

lock pin to the left.

SAW

ARM

CARRYING

HANDLE

LOCKP1N

BEVEL

KNOB

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

See Figure 3.

A spindlelock buttonhas been provided for lockingthe

spindlewhich keeps the blade in your saw from rota_ng.

Depressand holdthe lock buttonwhile installing,chang-

ing, or removingblade.

SWITCH

TRIOOER

SPINDLE

LOCKBUT[ON

Fig.3

SWITCH TRIGGER LOCK

See Figure ,1.

To preventunauthorizeduse of your compoundmiter saw,

we suggest that you disconnectit from the power supply

and lock the switchIn the off position.Tolock the switch,

installa padlock (notincluded)throughthe hole inthe

switchtrigger.A lockwith a longshackleup to 9/32 in.

diameter may be used,When the lock Is installedand

locked, the switchis inoperable.Storethe padlockkey in

anotherlocation.

MITERLOCK

HANDLE

SAWARM

LOCKEDINDOWNPOSITION

Fig. 2

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure2.

The miterlock handlesecurely locksyour saw at desired

miterangles.

SWITCH

TRIGGER

Fig.4

11

LASERTRACTM LASER GUIDE

For more accurate cuts, a LaserTrecTM laser guide is

includedwith your mitersaw. When used properly,the

laserguide makes accurate, precisioncuttingsimpleand

easy.

POSITWE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positivestops have been providedat 0°, 15", 22-1/2 °,

31.62 °, and 45°on both the left and right sideof the miter

table.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob securely locksyour compoundmiter

sew at desired bevel angles.A positivestop adlustment

screw has been providedon each aide of the saw arm.

These adjustmentscrewsaro for making fine adjustments

at O"and 45",

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electric brake has been prov/dedto quicklystop blade

rotationafter the switchis released.

CROWN MOLDING STOP

The crown molding stop makes positioningcrown molding

verticallyagainst the fence easier.

SLIDING MITER FENCE

Hold the workplace securelyagainst the miter fence when

making all cuts. The s_k_ingfeatureallows both fences 0eft

and right)to be moved when making bevel or compour_d

cuts,

Slide the mltar fences by looseningthe fence screws.

Once the desiredpositionof the miterfence is deter-

mined, retightenthe fence screwsto securethe sliding

lense.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

The lower blade guardIs made of shock-resistant,see-

throughplasticthat providesprotectionfromeach side

of the blade. It retractsover the upper blade guard as the

saw Is loweredInto the work.piece.

ROLLER SUPPORT

With the rollersupport installed,the workplacewill glide

smoothlyand levellyover the table extensions.

The followingtools/,not Included} are needed for checkingadiustlnentsof yoursaw or for installing the blade:

COMBINATIONWRENCH(2)

10turn,14mm

COMBINATIONSQUARE

FRAMINGSQUARE

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER FLg.5

12

The following Items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:

• Dust Bag

•DustGuide

• Table Extensions (2)

•Clamp Bracket

• Clamp Bracket Bolt

• Roller Support

•Levelerwith attached Wing Nut

• Step Block withWing Bolt attached

• Miter Lock Handle

• Work Clamp

•Blade Wrench

•Outer BladeWasher

• Boit

• Hex Key (3), 4mm, 5 mm and B mm

•Crown MoldingStop

•Laser Glasses

•Operator's Manual

BLADEWRENCH

LASERGLASSES

WORKCLAMP MITERLOCK

HANDLE

ROLLER

SUPPORT

HEXKEY{3)

4 ram,5 ram,8 mm

TABLE //

TABLEEXTENSION

_CLAMP

BRACKET

CI_OWNMOLDING _BOLT_OUTERBLADE

STOP WASHER

CLAMPBRACKET

BOLT

Fig, 6

,_ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not I(stedmight bs hazardous and couldcause sedous

personal injury.

13

UNPACKING

This product requiresassembly.

•Carefullyliftsaw from the cartonby the carryinghandle

and the saw base, and place it ona level work surface.

NOTE: This saw is heavy.To avoid back injury,liftwith

your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.

•Thissaw has been shippedwith the saw arm secured

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

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

puttout onthe lock pin.

•Liftthe saw arm by the handle. Hand pressureshould

remain on the saw arm to preventsuddenrise upon

releaseof the tie wrap.

•Inspectthe tool carefullyto make sureno breakage or

damage occurred duringshipping.

•Do not discardthe packingmaterial untilyou have

carefullyinspected and satisfactorilyoperated1hetoot.

•The saw is factory set foraccurate cutting.After

assemb)tngit, check for accuracy,tt shippinghas

Influencedthe settings,referto specificprocedures

explainedtn "thismanual.

• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-932-31B8 for seslstance.

WARNING: If any parts are miSSing,do not operate

thistool untilthe mlss(ngparts are replaced. Farfure

to do so could resultin posalbteserious personal

injury.

,_1 WARN|NG: Do not attempt to modify thistool

or create accessoriesnot recommended for use

withthis tool.Any suchalterationor modification is

misuseand couldresult In a hazardouscondition

leading to possibleseriouspersonalinjury.

_IL WARNING: Do not connectto power supply until

assemblyis complete. Failure to complycould result

in accidentalstartingand possibleseriouspersonal

Jnluty.

MOUNTING HOLES

SeeFigure7.

,_ WARNING" Alwaysmake surethe compoundmiter

saw Is securelymountedto a workbench or an ap-

provedworkstand. Failureto heed thiswarningcan

res_tt in _,eriouspersonaliniury.

The compound mitersaw shouldbe permanentlymount-

ed to a firm supportingsurface suchas a workbench.

Fourboil holeshave been provided inthe saw base for

thispurpose. Each of the four mountingho]ssshouldbe

bolted securelyusing3/8 in. machine bolts, lockwashers,

and hex nuts(notincluded). Bolts shouldbe of sufficient

lengthto accommodate the saw base, lockwashers, hex

nuts, axedthe thickness of the workbench.

Tightenart four bolts securely.

The hole pattern for mountingto aworkbench Is shownin

figure8. Carefullycheck the workbench after mountingto

make surethat no movementcan occur duringuse. It any

tipping, sliding,or walkingIs noted,securethe workbench

to the floor beforeoperating.

"IRACEHOLES _,

ATTHESELOCATIONSFOR

HOLEPATTERN

/

BASE

TRACEHOLES

ATTHESELOCATIONSFOR

HOLEPA'FrERN

MOUNTINGSURFACE

Fig. 7

14

As mentioned previously,the saw has been factory

assembled and adjusted.

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 8,

Cut the tie-wraps holding the saw arm and the miter rock

In place. To Instal[ the miter lookhandle, placethe thread~

ed stud into the threadedhole in the controlerm. Turn

clockwiseto tighten.

EXHAUST

PORT

TO

TIGHTEN

TO

LOOSEN

CONTROL

ARM MITER

TABLE

Fig. S

DUST GUIDE

See Figure 9,

To Installthe dust guide, ptace the end overthe exhaust

port in the upper blade guard. rum the guide so that the

open end is facing down ortoward the rearof the saw.

Fig. 9

DUST BAG

See Figure 10.

A duet bag is providedfor use onth_smitersaw. It fits

o'_e_"_h_dustguideor the upper b_adeguam. To Ir,stat_,

squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag

and slide it on to the dust guide. Releasethe _ips. The

metal ringin the bag shouldlock in between the grooves

on the dust guide.

To removethe dust bag for emptying,simply reversethe

above procsqure.

DUSTBAG

Fig. 10

15

TABLEEXTENSIONS

See Figures 11 -12.

Table extensionscan be Installed in either the left or the

fight side of the base.

To Instalh

• Insertthe ends of the table extensionsintothe holesin

the side of the base and adjustthe extensionsto the

desiredlength.

•Secure extensionsin place by positioningthe clamp

bracket under the extensionbeneath the base. Orient

the clamp bracket as shown infigure 12.

•Usingthe clamp bracket boil, securethe clamp

bracket In place.

NOTE: The clamp bracketbolt threadsthroughthe

clamp bracket and tightensagainst bracket supporton

bottom of base, securing clamp bracketagainst table

extensions.

ROLLER SUPPORT

See Figure 13.

•Turnthe rollersupport upsidedown.

•Spin the wing nuton the leveler clockwiseuntilthe

wing nutis positionedin the middle of the thre=ds.

•Screw the leveler into the center brace of the roller

support.

•Turnthe reliersupport upright.

•With the table extensionssecured Inthe saw's base,

slide the miler support onto the extensions.

•Tighten the wing nut on the back of the rollersupport

secudngIt to the table extensions.

•The levelermust sit firmly on the surfacethe s_w is

mountedto. Adjust the leveler up or down as needed.

•Once the leveleris inthe proper position,turn the lever

wing nut untilthe wing nut is tight agalnstthe center

brace.

TABLE

EXTENSION

BASE

CLAMP

BRACKET

CLAMP

BRACI(ETSCREW

SAWV1EWEDFROMBOTTOM

WINGNUT ROLLERSUPPORT

TABLEEXTENSION

Fig. 12

TABLE

EXTENSION

WINGNUT LEVELER

Frg. 13

FABLE MITER

EXTENSION SAWBASE

Fig. 11

16

_lb WARNING: When usingthe work clampwith the

stop block, installthe clamp on the same side as the

stop block. Thiswill ellmlnatethe posslb(tityof tmp-

p]ng the workplece, resulting Inthe saw blade and

workpiece kickingup. Failureto heed this warning

can resultin sedous personalInjury,

STOP BLOCK

See Figure 14.

The stop block is usefulas astop for making repetitive

cuts to the same length. It can be instaltedon either side

of the saw base:

•Slide the stop block onthe table extension.

•Adjustthe stop block the desired distance from the

blade for the cut to be made.

•Tighten smallwLngscrew to securethe stop block to

the table extension.

•Make atest cut inscrap material and measure the

lengthof the workpiece.

•Make any necessaryadjusb_enta.

WORK CLAMP ASSEMBLY

See F/gum 15,

The work clamp providesgreater controlby clampingthe

workp_eceto the fence or the saw table. It alsoprevents

the workplecefrom creeping toward the saw blade, This Is

very helpfulwhen cuttingcompound miters.

Dependingon the cuttingoperationand the size of the

workpiece, it may be necessaryto use a C-clamp rnstead

of the work clamp to secure the workpiece priorto ma_ng

the cut.

A WARNING: In s_me operations, the work clamp

assemblymay interferewith the operationof the

blade guardassembly.Always make surethere Is no

interferencewith the blade guard pdor to beginning

any cutt(ncJoperat(on to reduce the dsk of sedous

personalinlury.

To Installthe work clamp:

•Place the shell of the work clamp In eitherhole onthe

saw table base.

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

as needed or pressthe quick releaselevertot faster

positioning.

TO INSTALL BLADE

See Figures 16 -18,

_l WARNING: A 12 k_.'blade Lsthe rru_xkTtumblade

capacity of the saw. Neveruse a blade that Istoo thick

to allow outer blade washer to engage with the fiats

onthe spindle,Largerblades willcome Incontactwith

the b|ade guards,while thickerbiades w'Lllpreventthe

blade screw from securing the blade on the spindle,

Either of these situations could result in aserious

_sok_,entend can cause serlouspersonaliniury,

17

STOP

BLOCK

TABLE

EXTENSION

MITER

SAWBASE

WORK

CLAMP

Fig. 14

F_9.15

•Unplugthe saw.

•Loosenphillipsscrew on the blade bolt cover until

blade boll cover can be raised.

•Gently raisethe lower blade guard bracket, releasing

lower blade guard from notch so that lower blade

g_xardand blade bolt cover can be rotated up and back

to expose the blade bolt.

•Depress the spindlelock button and rotatethe blade

bolt until Me spindle locks.

• Using the blade wrench provided, loosen and remove

the blade bert.

NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads.Turnblade

bolt clockwiseto loosen.

•Removethe laserguide or outer blade washer. Do not

removeinnerbtade washer.

•Wipe a drop of oUonto innerblade washer and outer

blade washer wherethey contact the blade.

AWARNING: If Inner b(ade washer has been

removed, replaceit before placing blade on

spindle.Failureto do so could cause an accident

slnca brede will not tightenproperty.

II Fitsew blade Inside lower blade guardand onto

spindle.The blade teeth point downward at the front

ofsaw as shown in_guTs16.

A CAUTION: Alwaysinstall the blade with the blade

teeth and the arrow pdntedon the sideof the blade

pointingdown at the front of the saw. The direetion

of blade rotationis also stamped with an arrowon

the upperblade guard,

•Replace the laser guide or outer blade washer (sea

instructionson the following page). The double "D"

f_atsalignwiththe flats on the spindle.

•Depressspindle lock button and replace blade bolt.

NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads.Turnblade

bolt countemlockwiseto tighten.

•Tightenblade bolt securely,

•Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

•Retightenthe phillipsscrew secudngthe blade bolt

COV8_

LOWERBLARE

GUARDBRACKET

TO

LOOSEN

TO

TIGHTEN

BLADE

BOLT

OU'IETIBLADEWASHER

WITHDOUBLE"D"FLATS

PHILLIPS

Fig, 16

LOWER

GUARD

_NRERBLADE

WASHERWITH

DOU6LE"D"FLATS

Fig. 17

,,_& CAUT|ON: Make surethe spindle lock button ia not

engaged before reconnectingsaw to power source.

Neverengage spindle lock button when blade is

rotating.

IPINDLE

LOCK

OLIn'ON

Fig. 18

18

MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE

See Figure 19.

I Unplug the sew.

See "ToInstallBlade"on page 17 in the Assemb/yssct[on

of thisoperator'smanual.

•Make sureinnerblade washerIs In place before

positioningblade on the spindleof the saw,

NOTE: The laserguide replacesthe outer blade

washer.

•Place the laser guideonto the spindle,aligningthe

double "O" f_ateinthe laser guidew_th"the_a_.sonthe

spindle.

•Positionflat surface of laser guideagainst the blade.

Warninglabels are visible when ia.serguide Is mounted

properly.

• Depress spindlelock button and securelapserguide

usingonly the specialhex key bolt provided.

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

bolt counterclockwiseto tighten.

• Usingthe blade wrench providedwith the saw, tighten

bolt securely,

•Removethe blade wrench and storeit ina safe place

for future use.

•Replacethe lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

•Retighten phillipsscrew securingblade bolt cover.

Tighten screw securely.

_i DANGER: Laserradiation. Avoiddirect eye contact

with lightsource.

ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE

See Figure20.

The laserguidewit] generatea red coloredline on the

work surfacewhen the b}adeis spinningabove500 rpm.

The red laserline will appear as ebrokenline on the

workplacewhen the blade assemblyIs in the uppermost

positionand the motor switchIs activated. This broken

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

the same time, 8ttd will assist youin lining up your mark

lor more accurate cuttingof the workplace.

Alignthe Lasertinsand your mark with the blade at the up-

permost position.Once both linesare inalignment,do not

move the workplaceuntLLafter you have finished cutting.

As the blade assembly is loweredtoward the workplace,

the broken line willbecome solid.

Make severalpractice cuts on differentstylesandthick-

nasa of material.

Foflowthe directionsbelow forusingthe Laserguide.

Removing Your Mark:

Po._ttionthe laser line nearthe left edge of your mark on

the work surfacein orderto removethe mark.

ToCut Your Mark:

Positionthe laserline near or overyour mark on the work

surfaceinorderto cut the mark.

To Leave Your Mark:

Positionthe laserline near the rightedge of your mark on

the work surfaceIn orderto leave the mark.

Afteryou have become fam_larwith ostngthe laser gutde,

youwill be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark onthe

wor_ surface. Practtoew_ teach yo_ the correctpos_'_on

foraligningthe laserlinewith your mark.

BLADE

LASER

GUIDE SPINDLE

BROKEN

REOLtNE

HE)(KEY

BOLT

_BLADE

WRENCH

INNER

BLADE

WASHER

Fig. 19 Fig. 20

19

NOTE:Manyoftheillustrationsinthismanualshowonly

porttonsofthecompoundmitersaw.ThisIsIntantEonalso

thatwecanclearlyshowpointsbeingmade in the

illustrations.Never operate your saw without all guards

securely In grace and rn good operating condition.

SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE

FENCE

See F/gums21 -24.

•UnpLugthe saw.

•Pushdown on the saw arm and pullout the lock pinto

releasethe saw arm.

•Raise saw arm to its full raised position.

•Loosenthe miter lock handle.

•Rotatethe miter table untilthe pointer is positioned

atO'.

•Retightenthe miterlock handle.

•Laya framing square fiat on the miter table. Place one

legof the square againstthe fence. Place the other

legof the square beside the throat plateIn the miter

table. The edge of the square and the slotin the throat

plate inthe mitertable shouldbe parallelas shown in

figure21,

•If the edge of the framlng squareand the throat plate

inthe miter table are notparallel as shown in itgures22

and 23, adjustmentsare needed.

•Usingthe bladewrench, loosenthe sockethead

screws securingthe fence. Adjustthe fence lefl or right

untilthe framingsquareand throat plata am parallel.

•Retigbtanthe screws securelyand recheckthe fence-

to-table alignment before reinstallingthe slidingmiter

fence.

FENCE

FRAMING

SQUARE MITERTABLE

FRAMING FENCE MITERTABLE

SQUARE

THRUATPLATE

VIEWOFMITERTABLENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE.AQ-tUS-'Th_EXTSAPEREQUWLED Fig,22

FENCE

FRAMING /MITERTABLE

. ,go

VIEWOFMITERTABLEHOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED Fig. 23

SOCKETHEAD SOCKETHEAD

SCREW(S) SCREW(S)

THROATPLATE

NAPDLE

VIEWOFMITERTABLESQUAREWITHFENCE

CORRECTLYADJUSTED

Fig.21

Fig, 24

2D

SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE

See Figures25 - 28,

• Unplugthe saw.

• Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the look

pin to holdthe saw arm in transportposition,

•Loosenthe miter lock handle,

•Rotatethe miter table untilthe pointer is positioned

at0".

•Retightenthe miterlock handle.

•Lay a framingsquare fiat onthe miter table. Place one

leg of the square againstthe fence, Slide the other leg

ofthe square againstthe flat pad of blade.

NOTE: Make surethat the square contactsthe fiat part

of the blade, nottheblade teeth.

• The edge of the square and the blade shouldbe paral-

lel as shown in figure25.

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

the square as shown in figures 26 and 27, adjustments

are needed.

• Using a 8 mrn wrench, loosenthe hex screwsl_at

securethe mounting bracket to the mlter table.

• Rotate the mounting bracketleft or dght untilthe blade

is parallelwith the square. '

•Retfghtanthe screws secure(yand recheckthe blade-

to-fence alignment.

FENCE

FRAMING

BASE :SQUARE

FENCE

VIEWOFBLADENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,A[_JU6I"MENTSAREREQtIIRED

FRAMING

BASE SQUARE

VIEWOFBLADENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTHAREREQUIRED

8mmHO_KET

HEADSCREW(S)

BLADE

Fig.26

6LADE

Fig. 27

MITER

TABLE

BASE FRAMING

HQUARE

_EW OFBLADE

SQUAREWITHFENCE

Fig. 25

MOUNTING

BRACKET 2S

21

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER

TABLE

See Figures29 - 31.

•Unplugthe saw.

• Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the 1ock

pin to hold the saw arm in transport position,

•Loosen the miter lock handle.

•Rotate the mitertable untilthe pointer is positioned

at0",

•Securelytighten the miter lock handle.

•Looeen bevel lock knob and setsaw arm at 0" bevel

(blade set 90' to mltertable}, Tighten bevellock knob,

•Place acomb(nationsquare againstthe mitertable and

the fiat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make surethat the square contactsthe fiat par_

of the saw blade,not "theblade 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 shownin figure30. adjustmentsare needed.

•Usinga10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench, loosen

the lock nut securingpositivestopadjustmentscrew.

/_eeloosenbevellockknob.

•Adjustpositivestop adjustmentscrew to bring blade

Into alignmentwith the square.

•Retightenbevel lock knob. Next, retightenIook nut

seCuringthe positivestop adjustmentscrew.Recheck

blade-to-table alignment.

NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check

squareness of the blade to the mitertable at both 0"

and 45" angles.

FENCE

MITER

TABLE

CORRECTViEWOFBLADE

SQUAREWITHMITERTABLE

FENCE

MITER

COMBINATION TABLE

SQUARE

VIEWOFBLADENOTSQUAREWITHMITER

TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

Fig. 29

"BLADE

Fig.30

POSITIVESTHP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREWFOR

O°ANGLES

LOCK

NUT(S)

Fig. 31

22

This caw hasthree scale indicators,two on the bevel

scale and one on the miterscale. After squadng adjust-

ments have been made, it may be necessaryto loosenthe

indicatorscrews and reset them to zero. FENCE

•BLADE

COMBINATION

SQUARE MITER

TABLE

VIEWOFflLADENOTSQUAREWITHMITER

TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED Fig. 32

_k WARNING: Do notallow familiarity with tools to

make you careless. Remember that acarelessfrac-

tion of e second is sufficient to inflict severeinjury.

_k WARNING: Alwayswsar safety goggFsaor safety

glasseswith side shieldswhen operatingtools. Fail-

um to do so could resultin objects beingthrown _nto

your eyes resultingin possibleseriousInjury.

_, WARNING: Do notuse any attachments oracces-

sories not recommended by the manufacturerof

this tool.The use of attachments or accessoriesnot

recommended can resultin seriouspersonal inlury.

CAUTION: Do not start the compoundmiter caw

without checkingfor interference betweenthe blade

and the throat plate. Damage couidresultto the

blade if it strikesthe throat plate dudng operationof

the saw,

APPLICATIONS

This product hasbeen designedonlyfor the purposes

)}stedbelow:

• Cresscuttingwood and plastic

•Cross cuffing miters, joints,etc. for pictureframes

moldings, doorcasings,and finejolnery

• Beve_cu_.tin9and compouncLcuing

NOTE: The blade providedis fine for most wood cutting

operations,butfor fineJoinerycuts or cuttingplastic, use

one of the accessory blades avaiisb_efromyour nearest

Sears retailstore.

_k WARNING: Beforestartingany cuttingoperation,

clamp or bolt the compoundmitersaw to a work-

bench, Neveroperate the miter saw onthe floor or in

ecrouched posit'ion.Failureto heed thiswarning can

resultIn sedouspersonalinjury.

23

NOTE: Always check for interference between the blade

and the silding miter fence BEFORE attempting to make

a cut. Some compound miter cuts rsquim the sliding miter

fence to be moved or completely removed before making

the cut.

CUTTING WITH THE (_OMPOUND MITER

SAW

_lb WARNING: When usinga work c_mp or C-clamp

to secure the workpiece, clamp workplace on one

side of the blade only.Theworkplece must remain

fTeeon one side of the blade to preventthe blade

from bindingIn workplece.The workplace bindlng

the blade w_llcause mo'torstallingand idckback. "This

situationcould cause an accident resultingin pos-

sible serious personalinjury.

Fig. 33

TO CROSSCUT

See Figure 33.

A crosscutis made by cuffingacrossthe grainof the

workplace. A straightcrosscutis made with the miter

table set at the 0" position.Miter crosscutsare made with

the mitertable set at some angle other than zero.

•Pullout the lock pin and lift sew arm to its fullheight.

• Loosenthe miter lock handle.

•Lift the miter lock plate to disengage.

•Rotate the saw table until the pointer aligns with the

desired angle on the miter scale.

•Release the miter lock plate.

NOTE: You can quicklylocate O',15",22-1/2", 31.62",

and 45" left orfight by releasingthe lockplate as you

rotate the controlarm. The lock platewill seat itself In

one of the positivestopnotches, located _nthe m'_ter

table frame.

•Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

_1. WARNING: To avoid serious personalinjury,always

tightenthe miter lock handle securelybefore making

e cut. Failureto do so couldresultin movementof

the controlarm or mitertablewhile making a cut.

•Placethe workplaceflat onthe miter table withone edge

securelyagainst the fence. If the boardIs warped, place

the convexside againstthe fence. If the concave edge

of a board is placed against the fence,the board could

collapseonbe blade at the end af the cut,jammingthe

blade.

• Wt_tn cutting(ongpieces of lumber or molding, support

the opposite end of the stock wffh a roller stand or wffh

awork surfacelevel with the sawtabJe. Sac Figura 38,

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 workplace.

WARNING: To avoid eedous personalinjury,keep

hands outsidethe no handszone; at least 3 in. from

blade. Never performany cuttingoperationfreehand

(withoutholdingworkplaceagainst the fence),The

blade could grab the workplace if it slips ortwists.

•Beforo turning on the saw, perform adry run of the cuttJng

operation just to make sure that no problems will occur

when the cut is made,

•Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch

tdgger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

maximum speed.

•Slowlylower the blade intoand through the workplace.

•Release the switchtrigger and aiidw the blade to stop

rotating before raisingthe bradeout of workplace. WaR

untilthe electric brake stops b_de from '_umingbefore

removingthe workplacefrom the miter tsbie.

24

TO BEVEL CUT

See Figures34.35.

Abevel cut is made by cuttingacrossthe grain of the

workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A

straightbevel cut Is made withthe miter tableset at the

zero degree positionand the blade set at an angle

between 0"and 45",

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

•Loosenthe miterlock handle.

•Liftthe miter lock platsto disengage.

•Rotate the saw table untilthe pointeralignswith zero

on the miter scats.

•Release the miterlock plate.

NOTE: You can quicklylocate zero by releesingthe

lock plate as you rotatethe controlarm. The lock plate

will seat itselfin one of the built-in positivestop notch-

es, located Inthe miter table frame.

•Tighten the miter lockhandle securely.

Jl_ WARNING: To avoid serous personal inju_, always

tighten the miterlock handlesecurely beforemakin_

acut. Failureto do so coutdresu_.In movement of

the control arm or miter tablewhite making a cut,

i

•Adjustments of the miterfence must be made to cop

respondto the desiredangle of the bevel cut prior to

tilting the saw arm. The fence is marked for 0=,30°, or

45°. Loosenthe fence screw onthe miter fence, slide

the fence to the desiredposition,and retlghtanthe

fence screw.

• The 45° triangleon the miterfence providesfor the

maximumclearance required for ad)ustlngthe miter

saw'sangle when makinga bevel orcompound cut.

•Loosenthe bevellock Knoband move the saw arm to

the left ordght to the desiredbevel angle.

NOTE=When bevelingto the right, itwill be necessary

to swivelthe stop screw out of the way.

•Bevelangles can be set from 0"to 45".

•Alignthe indicatorpointfor the desiredangle.

LEFTSIDE RIGHTSIDE

INDICATOR INDICATOR

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

securely tighten the bevel lock knob.

•Place the workpiece fiat on the miter table with one

edge saCuTely against the fence, if _hs board is warped,

place the convex side against the fence. _f 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 cuffing tong pieces of lumber or molding,

support the opposite end of the stock wWn a rotter

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

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

sew blade.

•Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it

against the fence or usa the optional work clamp or a

C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

_1= WARNING: To avoid seriouspersonal Infury,

keep handsaway from cuttingarea. Neverperform

any cutting operation freehand (without holding

workpiece ag_'cnst the fence). The blade could grab

the ,_orkp'_co _fitslips or twists.

•Beforeturningonthe saw. p_rformad_ runof the cut-

ting operationJus_to make sure that no problemswitl

occurwhen the cut is made.

•Graspthe sew handlafirmly then squeeze the switch

trigger,Allow severalsecondsfor the blade to reach

maximum speed.

•S_owlylower the b_de Into and throughthe workplace.

•Releasethe swftchtrigger and allow the sew blade to

stop rotaling before raisingthe bla_e out of workptsce.

Wa_tuntilthe electricbrake stopsblade from turning

before removingthe workplacefrom mitertable.

BEVELCUT

SCALE

Fig,35

TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT

A compound mitercut is a cut made usinga miterangle

and abevelangle at the same time, This type of cut Is

used to make pictureframes, cut molding, make boxes

with slopingsides, end for certain roof framfng outs.

To make thistype of cut the control arm on the mitertable

must be rotated to the correct angle and the sew arm

must be dited to the correct bevelangre,Care should

always be taken when making compoundmitersetups

due to the interactionof the two angle settings.

Adjustments of miter and bevel settingsare interde-

pendentwith one another. Each time you adjust the miter

settingyou change the effect of the bevelsa_ng. Also,

each time you edlust the bevelsetting youchange the

effect of the miter settfng.

It may take severalsettings to obtainthe desiredcut. The

firstangresetting should be checkedafter settingthe

second angle, sinceadjustingthe second angle affects

the first.

Once the two correct settingsfor a particular cut have

been obtained,always make atest cut in scrap material

before makinga finish cut in good material.

•Pullout the lock pin and [fitsaw arm to its full height.

•Loosenthe miter lock handle.

•Liftthe miter lock plate to disengage.

• Rotate the sew table untilthe pointer alignswith the

desiredangle onthe miter scale,

•Releasethe miter lock plate.

NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22-1/2 °, 31.62°,

and 45° left or dght by releasingthe miter lock plate

as you rotatethe control arm.The miter lock platewill

seat ItselfIn one of the positivestop notches,locateq

in mitertable h'ame.

• Retightan the miter lock handle securely.

•Recheckmiter angle setting.Make a test cut in scrap

material.

•PIsce the workplaceflat on the rarer table withone

edge security againstthe fence. It the board is warped,

place the convex sideagainst the fence. The concave

edge of aboardcould coffapea onthe b_adeat the end

ofthe cul, jammingthe blade.

•When cuttinglongpiecesof lumber or molding, sup-

port the opposite end of the stock witharollerstand or

with a work surfacelevelwith the saw table.

•ALignthe cuttingline on theworkpiece with the edge of

saw b_de.

•Graspthe stock firmly with one hand and secure it

against the fence or usethe optional work clamp ora

C-clamp to securethe workplacewhen possible.

_, WARNING: Toavoid sedous personalinjury, always

keep hands away from cuttingarea. Never perform

any cuttingopera_'onfreehand(wRhoutholding

workpiecaagainst the fence),The brada couldgrab

the workpiece if it slipsor twists.

• Before turning on the saw, perform adry run of the cut-

ting operation just to make sure that no problems will

occur when the cut Is made.

•Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch

trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

m_mum spewed.

•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 workplace. Walt

u_til the e_ectdc b_ke stops blade from turning before

removing the won_pieee horn miter table.

_, WARNING: To avoid seriouspersonal lnju_/,always

tighten the miter lock handlesecurely before making

aout. Faiturato do so could resell Inmovement of

the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

•Adjustmentsof the miter fence mustbe made to cor-

respondto me desiredangle of the bevel cut prior to

tilting the saw arm. The,fence Is marked for g°, 30°, or

45°, Loosenthe fence screw onthe miterfence, slide

the fence to the desiredposition, and retightenthe

fence screw.

• The 45°triangle on the miter fence providesfor the

maximum clearance required for adjustingthe miter

saw'sangle when making a bevel or compound cut.

•Loosenthe bevellock knob and move the sew arm to

the left or rightto the desiredbevelangle.

•Bevelangles can be set from 0"to 45",

•Once the saw arm has been setat the dsairedangle,

securelytightenthe bevel lock knob.

26

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure 38.

Longworkpieces need extra supports.Supportsshould

be placed alongthe workpiece so it does not sag. The

support should let the workplece lay f/at on the baee

of the saw and work table dudng the cuttingoperation.

Use the optionalwork clamp or aC-clamp to securethe

workpiece.

_, WARNING: To avoid seriouspersonalinjury,always

keep hands outsidethe no hands zone; at least3

in, from blade. Never performany cuttingoperation

fraehand(withoutholding workplece againstthe

fence), "Theblade coutd grab the wor_piece_fit stips

or twists.

4,5"X48"COMPOUNDMITERCUT

Fig. 37

LONGWORKPIECE

27

ROLLER

SUPPORT

Fig. 38

CUTrlNG COMPOUNDMITERS

To aid inmaking the correct se_ngs, the compoundangle se_ng chart below has been provided.Sincecompoundcuts

are the mo_t difficutt to accuratetyobtain, trfatcuts shourdbe made inscrap materiat, and much thoughtand ptanning

made, priorto making your requiredcut.

NUM-"-L., ,Jr o,_=,=

PITCH

ol=slo 4I 5 6I7I8I9I10

o" M- .oo °M- oo" M-3000"I M-25,71"M-22.50"M-20,00"U-18,00=

B- 0.00=B- 0,00° B-0.00 =B- 0.00°B-0.00 °B- 0.00°B- 0.00=:

5" M-44"89= M'35"90= M-29'gl= M-25'63° M-22"42= M'19"93° M'17"94=

B- 3.53" B- 2.94" iB- 2.50" B- 2,17 =B- 1.91°B- 1.71°B- 1.54=

10°M-44-56 ° M-35.58 °M-29,62°i M-25,37 °M-22.19 °M-19.72 ° M-17.74 °

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"

20°M- 43.22" M- 34,32°M- 28.48 ° M- 24.35°M- 21.27 °M- 18.88" M- 16.98°

B-14.00 °B-11.60 °B- 9.85=B- 8.53° B- 7,52" B- 6.72" B- 6.07°

25° M-42.19 °M-33,36 °M-27.62 °M-23.56 °M-20.58 °M- 18.26°M- 16.41°

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

30°M-40-89°IM-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°

35°M-39.32 °M-30.76 °M-25.31 °M-21.53 =M-18.74 °M-16.60 =M-14.90 °

B-23.93 =B- 19,70° B- 16.67" B- 14.41° B- 12.68=B- 1!.31 °B- 10.21°

40°M-37.45 ° M-29.10 °M-23,86 =Vl-20,25 °M-17.80 ° M-15,58 °M-13.98 =

B-27.03" B-22.20 =B-18.75" B- 16,19= B- 14.24° B-12.70 °B-11.46 °

45°M-35-26° M-27.19 °M-22,21 °M-18.80 °M-16.32 ° M-14,43 °M-12.94 °

B- 30.00" B-24,56" B-20.70 ° =L-17,87" B- 15,70°B- 14.00°B- 12,62"

iM-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°

55=M-29.84 °M-22.62 °M-18,32 °M-15.44 °M-13.36 °M-11,79 °M-10.56 °

B- 35,40" B-28,78 ° B-24.18 °B- 20,82 ° B- 18,27" B- 16.27°B- 14.66°

M-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" 13-25,66°B- 22,07°E3-19.35" 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 ° 8-26,95 ° 18-23.16" B-20.29 °B-18.06 °8-16.26 °

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 °

80°M- 9.85 =M- 7.19° M- 5.73° M- 4.78°M- 4.11=M- 3.62°M- 3.23"

B- 44.14" B-35.37 =B-29,50 °B-25,30 =B- 22.14" B- 19.68°B- 17.72"

M- 4.98 °M- 3.62°M- 2.88° M- 2.40° M-2.07 =M-1,92 °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°

90°M- O.00= M- 0,00°M- 0.00°M- 0.go" M- 0,DO°M- 0.00°M- 0,00°

B-45,00" B-38.00 °B-30.00 =B-25.71 °B-22.50 °B-20.00 °B- 18,00"

Each B (Bevel)and M [Miter)Setting Is Givento the Closest0.005=.

COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES

28

CU'I'I'ING CROWN MOLDING

The compoundmiter sew does an excellentJobof cut-

ting crown molding. In general, compound miter eaws do

abetter Jobof cuffingcrown moldingthan any othertool

made,

In orderto fit properly,crown moldingmust be compound

mltaredwith extreme accuracy,

The two contactsurfaces on a piece of crown molding

that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a roomare at

anglesthat, when added together,squatexactly g0".Most

crown moldinghas a top rearangle (_e section _at fits

fiat againstthe ceiling}of 52"and a bottom rearangle(the

sectionthat fits fiat against the wail}of 38",

LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER

TABLE

See F'tgure39,

Touse this method for accurately cuttingcrown molding

for a 90" insideor outside comer, ray the molding with Its

broad back surfaceflat on the miter table and against the

fence.

62" CEILING

w

A

L

L

FENCE

TOPEDGEAGAINSTFENCE-

•LEFTSIDE,INSIDECORNER

•RIGHTSLOE,OUTSIOECORNER

MITERTABLE

© 0

When settingthe beveland miter angles for compound

miters, rememberthat the settingsare interdependent;

changingone angle changes the other angleas well.

Keep inmind that the angles forcrown moldingsare very

preciseand dl_cult to set. Since it is very easy forthese

angles to shift,all settingsshouldfirstbe tested on scrap

molding. Alsomost waftsdo nothave angles of exactly

90",_erefore, youwlflneed to finetune yoursettings.

When cuttingcrown moldingby thismethod the bevel

angle shouJdbe set at 33.9"either rightor left. The crown

molding stops are marke_ either33.9"or 45"for the exact

angle forcuffingcrown molding (see _gure 40).The miter

angle shouldbe set at 31.62" either rightor left, depending

on the desirecicut forthe applieation.See the chartbelow

for correctangle settingsand correctpositioningof crown

moldingon miter table.

The settingsinthe charton pegs 39 can be used for cut-

tingAJ]Standard(U.S.) crown molding with 52"and 38"

angles.The crown molding is placed flat on_.hemitertable

usingthe compound features of your mitersaw.

INSIDE

CORNER

FENCE

OUTSIDE

CORNER

BD7"I'DMEDGEAGAINSTFENCE,,

• RIGHTSIDE,[KSIDECORNER

• LEFTSLOE,OUTSIDECORNER

MITERTABLE

CROWNMOLDINGFLATONMITSRTABLE

Fig. 39

29

33.9°

Fig.40

Bevel

Angte Typeof Cut

Setting

Leftside,insidecomer

33.85" 1.Topedgeofmoldingagainstfence

2. MitertablesetrJght31.62"

3.Saveleftendof cut

Right side, Inside corner

1. Bottom edge of moldingagainst fence

33.85" 2. Miter table set left 31.62"

3, Save left end of cut

Left side, outside comer

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

_,3.65" 2. Miter table set left 31.62"

3. Save right end of cut

Right side, outside corner

33.85" 1. Top edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 31.62"

3, Save right end of out

molding. Also mostwalls do not have angles of exactly

90",therefore,you will needto finetune your settings.

When cuttingcrown molding by thismethod the bevel

angte should be set at 0".The miter angloshouldbe set at

45"either rightor left, dopondingonthe desiredcut for the

sppLLcation.

Usingthe markingsonthe throat plata, you can accurately

cut All Standard (U.S.)with 52"and 38"anglesin sizes

of 2-3/4 in.,3-5/8 in., 4-5/8 in.,and 5-1/4. Youcannot

usa the markingson the throat platowhon cuttingcrown

moldingwith 45"and 45"angles.

• Loosenthe crown molding stop by turningthe knob

countemlockwlse.

•Placethes_oplntheholeon e1_ertheteflorthadght

s_deof +_hesaw's _es. See figure41.

•With the bottom of the molding (wallaide)against the

miterfence andthe top of the molding(callingaide)

against the mitertable, alignwith the desiredmark on

the throat plate thenspin the crown moldingstop until

it fits snugglyagainst the crown molding.

• Securethe crown moldingstop inplaca by turningthe

knob clockwise.

•Holdthe crown moldinginplace withyour hand(the

side not securedwith the stop).

NOTE: NEVER haveyour hand insidethe no hands

zone while the saw Is on,

• Slowty towerthe blade Into and through the workptece,

•Releasethe switchtriggerand allow the blade to stop

rotat'mgbefore raisingthe blade out of workpiace.Wait

untilthe elactflc brokestopa blade fromturningbefore

removJngthe workplace frommitertable.

CROWNMOLDING

STOP

_._ KNOB

I

!

CUTTING MOLDING USING THE CROWN

MOLDING STOP

See Figures41 and 42.

To use thismethod for accurately cuttingcrown molding

for a 90"insideor outsidecorner,place the crown molding

upsidedown on the mitertable.

Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldingsare very

preciseand d]fficuitto set. Since it is very easy forthese

engtesto shift, el!settingsshoutdfirstbe tested on scrap

3O

Fig. 41

MARIOHGSOH

THROATPLATE

CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL

See Figures 43 -44.

When cuttingwarped material,always make sureIt Is

positionedon the mitertable with the convexside

againstthe fence as shown in f_gure43.

If the warped matedal Is positionedthe wrong way as

shown in f_gum44, it will pinch the blade near the comple-

tion of the cut.

RIGHT

Fig. 43

WRONG

Fig.44

,_ WARN,|NG: To avoid a k_c_d_ack_d to avoid

seriouspersonaliniury,never positionthe concave

edge of bowed or warped material agaLnstthe fence.

CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES

see Figure45.

When cuttingwLcleworkpieces suchas a 2 in. x 8 in.,

boardsshouldbe clamped with a C-clamp as shown in

figure 45.

WIDE

BOARD

Fig. 45

31

_, WARNING: Before performingany adjustment,

make surethe tool Is unpluggedfromthe power

supplyand the switchis in the OFF (O) position,

Failureto heed thiswarning could resultin serious

personalInfury.

The compoundmiter saw has been adjustedat the fac-

toryfor making very accuratecuts. However,some of the

componentsmight have moved out of alIgnmentduring

shlpplng,AJso,over a period of time, readjustmentwrit

probablybecome necessarydue to wear.After unpacking

the saw, check the following adjustments before you

beginusingsaw, Make any readjust_ants that are

necessaryand per_odic_l_check the parts alignment

to make surethat the saw is cuffingaccurately.

\

POSITIVESTOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREWFOR

OOAHBLES

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: These edjusb'nerrtswere made at the factory and

normal_Jdo not requirereadjustment.

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

•The saw arm shouldrisecompletelyto the up position

by itself.

• If the saw arm does not raiseby Itselfor if there Is play

inthe pivot.ioints,have sew repairedat yournearest

ServiceCenter.

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

•The compound mitersaw shouldbeveJeasilyby loos-

eningthe bevel lock knob and tiltingthe saw arm to the

left,

•If movementis tightor if thereis play in the pivot,have

saw repairedby aqualifiedservice technicianat your

nearestSears Service Centerto avoid dsk of personal

injury,

DEPTH STOP

The depth stop is factoryset to providemaximum cutting

capacity forthe 12 In. saw blade providedwith the saw,

LOCK

NUT(S)

Fig. 46

32

,i_ WARNING: When serv!oing, use only identical

replacementpar_e.Use of any other part may create

ahazard or causeproductdamage.

_1_ WARNING: Alwayswear cataty gogglesor safety

glasseswith sideshieldsdurlngpower tool operation

or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear

adust mask.

GENERAL

Avoidusingsolventswhen cleaning ptasticparts. Most

plasticsare susceptibleto damage fromvedous types of

commercialsolventsand may be damaged by their use.

Use clean clothsto removedirt, carbondust, etc.

,_L WARNING: Do not at any time let brake f_ulds,

gasoline,petroleum-based products,penetrating

oils.etc. come in contactwRh plasticparts. Chemi-

cals can damage, weaken or destroyplastic which

may resuRin seriouspersonal injury.

It has been found that elecb'ictools aresubjectto ac-

celerated wear and possibleprematurefailurewhen they

are usedon fiberglassboats, sports cars, wallboard,

spacklingcompounds, or piaster.The chips and gdndings

from these materials are highlyabrasiveto electric tool

partssuchas bearfngs,brushes, commutators,etc. Con-

sequently,it is not recommended that this tool be used

for extended work on any fiberglass material,wallboard,

specklingcompounds, or piaster.Duringany use on these

matedais it [s extrsmely importantthat the tool is cleaned

frequentlyby blowingwith an air jet.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearingsIn this tool are lubricatedwith a suffi-

cient amount ot highgrade lubricantfor the life of the unit

under normaloperatingconditions.Therefore,no further

lubricationIs required.

,_ WARNING: To ensure safetyand reliability, ale

repairs -- with the exception of the externally acces-

sibrebrushes -- should be performed by a qualified

servicetechnicianat aSears storeto avoid riskof

personalinlury.

DRUSFI

FLg,47

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

See Figure 47,

Yoursaw has externally accessible brushassembliesthat

should be periodicallychecked forwear.

Proceed as follow,, when replacement is required:

• Unplugthe saw,

,_ WARN|NG: Falturato un_iug the saw couldresultin

accidentalstartingcausing seriousinjury.

• Remove brushcap with ascrewdriver.Brush assembly

Is springloadedand will pop out when youremove

brushcap.

• Remove brush assembly.

• Check forwear. Replaceboth brusheswhen either has

less than 1/4 in. _engthof ca,,bonremaining.Do not

replace one sidewithoutreplacingthe other,

•Reassembleusingnew brushassemblies.Make sure

curvatureof brushm_tchas curvatureof motor and

that brushmoves freely in brushtube.

•Make sure brush cap is odentedcorrectly(straight}and

repLace.

•"13ghtenbrushcap sscursly.Do not overtighten.

33

CHANGINGTHE BATTERIES

See Figure 48.

• Unplugthe saw.

Removethe laser guidefrom the saw. Lay laserguideon

a flat surfacewlth the two phillipsscrews facing upward.

Removethe screws and separatethe laser guidecover

fromthe laser guide support.

Removethe three button cell batteries usinga non-con-

ductivedevice such as atoothpick.

NOTE: Replace the batteries with silveroxide batteries

that have aratingof 1.5 voltand 180 mah (milliampere

hour)minimum (Number 357 silver oxide only).

When replacingthe batteries,the laser guideshouldbe

thoroughlycleaned. Use a soft paintbrushor srmilarde-

vice, to removeall sawdustand debds.

Do not attempt to activate the laser,

The laser is activated by means of a centrifugalswitch

only whilethe saw motor is runningend the laserguide is

mounted onthe saw.

After cleaninglaserguide and replacingbatteries,secure

laserguide coverto laserguide support usingthe two

phillipshead screws, For proper assembly,be sureto

alignthe key on the laserguide coverwith the key slotin

the laserguide support.Tighten screws securely.

NOTE: ApertureIn laser guide covermust be aligned with

aperture inlaser guide supDort.

_i CAUTION: Use of c_ntrolsor adjustments or pep

formance of proceduresother thanthose spec[fied

herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

LASERGUIDE ,_'_I

SUPPORT

LASERGUIDE APERTURE

SUPPORT

(UPSIDEDOWNVIEW)

PLASTIC

'8ATrERY

INSULATOR

BA'L-rERIES

NEGATIVE(-}

LASERGUIDE € KEY

COVER [ SLOT

APERTURE

LASERGUIDE

Fig.48

DANGER: Laser radiationwhen open and inter-

lock defeated. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

34

BELT REPLACEMENT

Sea Figure 4,9.

The sew is powered by a belt-drivenmotor.Periodioatly

check the belt for wear and replace it when nscessery.

Proceed as follows when replacement Is required:

•Unplugthe saw.

_IL WARNING: Failureto unplugthe sew couldresultin

accidentalstartingcausingseriousInjury.

•Pullsaw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin

to hold the sew arm in transport position,

•Usingaphillipsscrewdriver,remove the screws from

the belt cover.Carefully lift the belt coveroffthe hous-

ing and set aside.

•Loosenthe adjustment screws.

•Loosenthe set screw on the motor housing,Pushthe

mot_r housing down unt'_lthere "LsenoughstackInthe

beltfor It to be removedfrom around the pulleys,

•Place the new belt (groovesturnedto the Inside)

arouncithe bo'_ompul)ey.

•Pushthe motor housingdown with one hand while

pulllngthe bert up and overfne second pulleywith the

other hand. Releasethemotor housing.

•Turnthe belt by hand untilyou are certainit is properly

a)ignedonthe groovesof the pulleys.

•Liftthe motor housingup and retightenthe set screw,

•Check belttensionby squeezingthe belt. Usinglight

pressure,the beatshoutdde_ect approximately1/4 in.

NOTE=If belttension is not correct, adjust the set

screw untiltension is correct.

•Once belttensionIs correct,retightenadjustment

scr_s,

IReinstall the belt cover with the phillips screws.

MOTORHOUSING SETSCREW

BELTCOVER

Fig. 49

35

36

,,,j

Figure A

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW -MODEL NUMBER 315.212350

3O

CRAFTSMANCOMPOUNDMITERSAW- MODELNUMBER315.212350....

The model numberwill be foundon a plateattachedto the motor housing.Alwaysmention the modelnumberinallcorrespondenceregardingyour |MITER SAW or when orderingrepairparts. I

oo

_o

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

1 555516000

2 558511100

3 558507200

4 558512100

5545506000

6 545507000

7A33055056000

8 5455090O0

9 A10003040050

10 545511000

11 545505000

12 545508000

13 545A07030

14 545512000

15 565506000

16 565505000

17 A18003040080

18 565504000

19 A35010823020

20 565507000

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER

* Wing Nut (M8 x 30 ram)................................... 1

Clamp Bracket ................................................. 1

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

* Wing Screw(1/4-20 x 12 ram)......................... 1

RollerSupport FrontBrace.............................. 1

RollerSupport Base........................................ 1

* Wing Nut (5/16 in.)**STD541631 .................... 1

Leveling Screw (5/18 in.) ................................. 1

* Screw(M4 x 5 mm Pan Hd._............................ 4

*Wing Screw (MS x 20 ram) .............................. 1

Roller SupportEnd Brace................................ 1

Roller ............................................................... 1

Roller SupportAssembly

(IncludesKey Nos. 5-12) ................................. 1

Table Ex'tenslon............................................... 2

Lower Tube, Adjustable ................................... 1

Upper Tube, Adjustable ................................... 1

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

CrownMolding Clamp ..................................... 1

FlatWasher (MS x 23 x 2t)............................... 1

Crown Molding Knob ....................................... 1

21 565A07020

22 511113000

23 56511200O

24 565116000

25 A36030814204

26 A07103080200

27 565123000

28 565111000

29 565117000

30 558111109

31 565110000

32 A10003050100

33 565113000

34 A35030501010

35 565106000

36 565119000

37 565120000

38 A59000006000

39 565122000

40 565121000

41 565118000

DESCRIPTION QTY.

Crown Molding_gtopAssembly

(IncludesKey Nos. 15-20) ............................... 1

SlidingMiter Fence Label................................2

SlidingMiter Fence (left).................................. 1

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

* LockWasher(M8) **STD852008 .....................4

* Bolt(M8 x 20 mm Soc. Hd.) ............................4

FenceScrew.................................................... 2

SlidingMiter Fence (right)................................1

Miter Lock Handle ........................................... 1

Clamp Nut ....................................................... 1

Fixed Plate....................................................... 1

* Screw (MS x 10 mm Pan Hd.)..........................6

Miter Indicator ................................................. 1

Rat Washer(M5 x 10 xl t)................................ 1

Throat Plete ..................................................... 1

Set Screw ........................................................ 2

Look Spring..................................................... 2

Ball...................................................................2

Bevel Stop (left) ............................................... 1

Bevel Stop(right) ............................................. 1

*Screw (M6 x 6 ram)..........................................2

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From DIv, 98 -- Source 980.00

*_' Available At Your Nearest Sears Catalog Order or Retail Store

•CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212350

IThe model numberwill be foundon a plateattachedto the motorhousing,Alwaysmentionthe modelnumberinaUcorrespondenceregardingyour |

MITER SAW orwhenorderingrepairparts. I

KEy PART

NO. NUMBER

42 A63000000041

43 A01003060250

44 A30007006360

45 565115000

46 565114000

47 565104000

48 565107000

49 $56500100

50 A19003050120

51 565108000

52 565105000

53 545101000

54 558105100

55 A35031025100

56 A36131020100

67 A31703010008

58 565102000

59 A10003050120

60 565103000

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

DESCRIPTION QTY.

O-Ring............................................................. 3

* Hex Bolt (M6 x 25 ram).................................... 1

• Hex Nut (M6) **STD840610............................. 1

* Screw(M6 x 6 mm Pan Hd,}............................1

0' BevelStop ................................................... 1

MiterTable ...................................................... 1

Cover Plate...................................................... 1

MiterTable Assembly

(IncludesKey Nos. 32, 47-48, 50-64) ............. 1

"Screw with washer (M5 x 12 mm Pan Hd.) ....,4

Miter LockPlate............................................... 1

Shim................................................................. 2

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

Table Spindle................................................... 1

* FlatWasher(M10 x 25 x lt) ............................. 2

* SpringWasher (M10)"*STD852010................. 1

* NylonLock Nut(M10)...................................... 1

Miter LockPlate............................................... 1

* Screw(M5 x 12 mm Pan Hd.).......................... 1

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

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

61 A49010020056

62 58807210O

63 565109000

64 558109005

65 A07610621000

66 545A07020

57 701106000

68 701107000

69 A42001060280

70 503511000

71 A10003060180

72 A35071019300

73 545503000

74 503507000

75 545504000

76 A42001040240

77 545502000

78 A07910310000

79 511513000

DESCRIPTION QTY.

Rivet................................................,................3

Hand WarningLabel........................................ 2

Line Label........................................................ 2

RubberGrommet ........................................... 1

Blade Wrench (6 mmx 120 ram)..................... 1

Work Clamp Assembly

(Includes Key Nos. 67-77) .............................. 1

QuickRelease.................................................. 1

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

Quick Release Pin ........................................... 1

Clamp Plate ..................................................... 1

* Sorew (M6 x 18 mm Pan Hd.).......................... 1

Flat Washer (M10 x 19 x 3t)............................. 1

Work Clamp Base............................................ 1

Spindle............................................................. 1

Thread Rod ...................................................... 1

Roll Pin ............................................................ 1

Work Clamp Knob........................................... 1

*6 turn Hex Key ................................................. 1

LaserGlasses.................................................. 1

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

_' Available From DIv. g8 -- Source 980.00

*** Available At Your Nearest Sears Catalog Order or Retail Storo

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212350

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CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW -MODEL NUMBER 315.212350

The modelnumberwJllbe foundona plateattachedto the motorhousing.Alwaysmentton the model numberIn all correspondenceregardingyour I

MITER SAW or whenorderingrepairparts. I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

A10003050250 * Screw [MS x 25 Pan Hd.)................................. 2

565202000 BevelPivot....................................................... 1

565201000 Bevel PivotSupport......................................... 1

A36031221309 * SpringWasher (M12) **STD852012................. 2

555331000

A49010020056

545202000

$56500700

9 538327000

10 545208000

11 565308000

12 A35031030300

13 A18003040080

14 565205000

* Bolt(M12 x 35 mm Hex Hd.) ........................... 2

Bivat .................................. ,................... .....,...3

BevelScale...................................................... 1

Bevel PivotSupport Assembly

(IncludesKey Nos. 3, 6-7, 15, 21-22) ............. 1

Spacer............................................................. 2

Shaft ................................................................ 1

TorsionSpring.................................................. 1

FlatWasher(M10 x 30 x 3t)............................. 1

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

BevelLock Knob............................................. 1

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION OTY.

15 589010200

16 A63000000061

17 545205000

18 $56500600

589011308

565203000

PivotShaft ....................................................... 1

O-Ring............................................................. 1

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

Stop PinAssembly

(IncludesKey Nos. 16-17) .............................. 1

Was_er............................................................. 1

BevelPivot....................................................... 1

19

20

21 A30003006003 * Hex Nut(M6) "*STD840610 ............................. 2

22 A01003060160 * Bolt (M6 x 16 mm Hax Hd.) ............................. 2

23 A35030408080 FlatWasher(M4 x 8 x 0.6t).............................. 2

24 565204000 BevelIndicator................................................. 2

25 A35030410018 FlatWasher(M4 x 10 x lt) ............................... 2

26 A10003040100 * Screw (M4 x 10 rnmPan Hd.).......................... 2

*Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div, 98 - Source 980,00

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Note: For LaserGuide repairor

replacement,contactyour nearest

Sears ServiceCenter

Figure C

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212350

Ihe model numberwillbe found ona plateattachedto the motorhousing.Alwaysmentionthe model numberinall _orrespondence regardingyour

MITER SAW orwhen orderingrepairparts.

K_Y PART

NO. NUMBER

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

$56500200

2 538417000

3 566407000

4 503402000

5 565404000

6 503413000

7565411000

8 503414000

9 565405000

10 A35031226023

11 503407000

12 A35030616105

13

14

DESCRIPTION Q't_Y.

LowerBlade Guard Assembly

(IncludesKey Nee. 2-15, 18, 21-23)................ 1

RetainingRing................................................. 2

Roller............................................................... 2

* Screw (M5 x 8 mm Pan Hd.)............................4

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

PacJ.................................................................. 1

TensionRing.................................................... 1

Sponge............................................................ 1

LowerGuard Plate ........................................... 1

FlatWasher(M12 x 26 x 2l) ............................. 1

Sleeve.............................................................. 1

FlatWasher (M6 x "t6x lt) .............................. 2

A31703006000 "Lock Nut (M6).................................................. 1

A10003060180 "Screw (M6 x 18 mm Pan Hd.)..........................1

KEY

NO.

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23

24

25

26

27

28

29

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PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION OTY.

558404007 Bushing............................................................ 1

A10003060185 * Screw (M6 x 18 mm Pan Hd.).......................... 1

565407000 Unk Bushing.................................................... 1

565408000 Link.................................................................. 1

A19001050080 * Screw withwasher(M5 x 8 mm Pan Hd.) ....... 1

558407100

545405000

565406000

555410000

558422100

558410100

565409000

ShoulderScrew............................................... 1

Bumper............................................................ 1

Blade BoltCover ............................................. 1

* Bolt (Hex Hd.) .................................................. 1

Blade Bolt ........................................................ 1

Outer BladeWasher ........................................ 1

InnerBlade Washer......................................... 1

Saw Blade ....................................................... 1

ArborAssembly............................................... 1

LaserGuide Bolt .............................................. 1

$56500300

555512000

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

*" Available From Div. 98 - Soume 980,00

*** Complete Assortment Available At Your Nearest Seers Catalog Order or Retail Store

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315,212350

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CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.212350

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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

565A05020

545324000

555421000

565304000

565303000

Dust ChuteAssembly

(IncludesKey Nos. 2-5) ................................... 1

Stud................................................................. 1

TorsionSpring.................................................. 1

DustChute....................................................... 1

Dust Hood....................................................... 1

2

3

4

5

6 A10003050100 "Screw (M5 x 10 mm Pan Hd.)..........................3

7 545305000 LockPin Plate.................................................. 1

8 545302000 Arbor Lock Pin................................................. 1

9 545303000 Compression Spring........................................ 1

10 545304000 Felt................................................................... 1

11 545330000 Weming Label.................................................. 1

12 555402000 LogoPlate ....................................................... 1

13 565318000 Data Plate ........................................................ 1

14 588005100 BrushCap........................................................ 2

15 588006100 BrushAssembly............................................... 2

16 511353000 WarningLabel.................................................. 1

17 545328000 CarryingHandle............................................... 1

18 A70003060250 * Screw (M6 x 25 mm Pan Hd.)..........................2

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23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

A18003080250 * Set Screw (MS x 25 ram)................................. 1

E07000846157 Cord Clamp ..................................................... 1

A45203030080 Partial Kay (3 x 3 x 8 ram) .............................. 1

565313000 MotorPulley .................................................... 1

A35030516108 FlatWasher (M5 x 16 x lt) ............................... 1

A07013050120 * Bolt (M5 x 12 mm Soo. Hd.) ............................ 1

565314000 Belt (PJ506-6V)................................................ 1

565315000 Belt Cover........................................................ 1

A10003050180 * Screw (M5 x 18 mm Pan Hd.).......................... 3

565501000 Dust Bag.......................................................... 1

545501000 Dust Guide....................................................... 1

A18003060150 * Set Screw (M6 x 15 ram) ................................. 2

A07013060120

A35030619150

A45204040080

565311000

565A04000

983000-550

Bolt 0V16x12 mm Soc. Hd.) ............................ 1

FlatWasher (MS x 19 x 1.5t)............................ 1

PareJlelKey (4x 4 x 8 mm) .............................. 1

ArborPulley..................................................... 1

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

Operator's Manual

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Pumhased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980,00

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