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PERATOR'S

MAN

T
10 in. COMPOUND

MITER SAW WiTH LASER

DOUBLE iNSULATED
Model No.
315.212380

WARNING"

To reduce the risk of injury,

the user must read and understand the
operator's manual before using this product.

Customer

Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
987000-21 5
02-08-08 (REV:04)

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manual

Estates, IL 60179 USA

for future

reference

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Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................

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Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................

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General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................

3-4

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Specific Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................

4-5

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Symbols .........................................................................................................................................................................

6-7

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Electrical ............................................................................................................................................................................

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Glossary of Terms ..............................................................................................................................................................

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

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Tools Needed ..................................................................................................................................................................

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Loose Parts .....................................................................................................................................................................

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Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................

15-26

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

26-32

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

33-34

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Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................

35-36

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Exploded View ...........................................................................................................................................................

37-49

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Parts Ordering/Service

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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN

10-12

Back Page

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
purchase.

or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for only ninety days from the date of

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman

Estates, IL 60179

This product 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:Readandunderstandall

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 PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WiTH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
[] KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
[] REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
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 impactresistant 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.
balance at all times.

Keep proper footing and

[] MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
[] DISCONNECT 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.
improper accessories may risk injury.

The use of

[] NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally 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 disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
[] USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is
used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use
outdoors and so marked.
[] KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and
kickback.
[]

BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

[]

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

[]

iNSPECT TOOL CORDS PERiODiCALLY. If damaged,
have repaired by a qualified service technician at
an authorized service facility. The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that is green with
or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric
cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-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 cleaning. 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

[] USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or
blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).
[] BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS 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 COMPONENT 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.

ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter

[] FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a
workbench 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

cutting 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

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
backstop. Always use the fence.

[] NEVERhandholda workpiece
thatistoo smallto be
clamped.Keephandsclearof thecuttingarea.
[] NEVERreachbehind,under,or withinthreeinches
ofthe bladeanditscuttingpathwithyourhandsand
fingersforanyreason.
[] NEVERreachto pickupa workpiece,a pieceof scrap,
or anythingelsethatis in or nearthecuttingpathofthe
blade.
[] AVOIDAWKWARD
OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden sup 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.

_IL

WARNING:

[] ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
[] MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions
will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing
any work using your saw.
[] ALWAYS TURN OFF 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)
c)

Keep hands out of path of saw blade
Do not operate saw without guards in place.

d)
e)
f)

Do not perform any operation freehand.
Never reach around saw blade.
Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.
Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable)
before changing blade or servicing.
No load speed.

g)
h)

[] ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.
[] AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
[] IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it
must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an
authorized service center to avoid risk.
[] SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct others who may
use this power tool. If you loan someone this power
tool, loan them these instructions also.

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.

Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthis product.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Properinterpretation
ofthesesymbolswillallowyouto operatethe productbetterandsafer.
SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Volts

Voltage

Amperes

Current

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

Watt

Power

min

Minutes

Time

Alternating Current

Type of current

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

[]

Class II Construction

Double-insulated

.../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 understand
operator's manual before using this product.

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and,
as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety.

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.

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.

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@
O
,&

@
@
@

of current

construction

Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeanings
areintendedto explainthe levelsof riskassociatedwiththis product.
SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

DANGER:

Indicates
imminently
in death oranserious
injury.hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result

WARNING:

Indicates
potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in
death ora serious
injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates
potentially injury.
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in minor ora moderate

CAUTION:

(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
technician. For service we suggest you return the product
to your nearest SEARS PARTS AND REPAIR 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. If
you do not understand the warnings and instructions
in the operator's manual, do not use this product.
Call the Craftsman Consumer Helpline at
1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

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, when needed, a full face shield. 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.
_IIL 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 product 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 product to
your nearest Sears or other qualified service center for
repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when
servicing.
ELECTRICAL

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 product will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resuiting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to
determine the minimum wire size required in an extension
cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's
Laboratories (UL) should be used.
When working outdoors with a product, use an extension
cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
designated with "WA" on the cord's jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
**Ampere rating (on product faceplate)

0-2.0

2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0

Cord Length

Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25'

50'

100'

CONNECTION

This product has a precision-built electric motor. It should
be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, AC
only (normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate
this product on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage
drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the product does not operate when plugged into
an outlet, double-check the power supply.

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit
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.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use
product with a damaged cord since touching the
damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting
in serious injury.

Anti-KickbackPawls

(radial arm and table saws)
A device 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.
Cross Cut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or
the width of the workpiece.
Cutter Head (planers and jointer planers)
A rotating cutterhead with adjustable blades or knives.
The blades or knives remove 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
fence, miter gauge, or other aids.
Gum

being guided by a

A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
Heel
Alignment of the blade to the fence.
Kerr
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
Miter Cut

pushed into the tool first.

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 (for jointer planers)
Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer
cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the
operator's hands well away from the cutterhead.
Push Blocks and Push Sticks (for table saws)
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
workpiece 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/Spreader/Splitter
(table saws)
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the 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.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
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.
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 .............................

30 in.

Blade Arbor ...............................
No Load Speed ..................
Input ....................

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes: .............................. 2 x 4

5/8 in.

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes: .............................. 2 x 6

5,000 r/min. (RPM)
120V, AC Only, 60 Hz, 15A

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 45°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes: .............................. 2 x 4

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°:
Maximum nominal lumber sizes: .................... 2 x 6, 4 x 4

ROTATING
HANDLE

UPPER
BLADEGUARD
SWITCH
TRIGGER

DUST
GUIDE
DUST
BAG

LOWER BLADE
GUARD

MITER
TABLE

"NO HANDS"
LABEL
"NO HANDS"
BOUNDARYLINE

SLiDiNG
MITER

ZEROCLEARANCE
THROATPLATE

FENCESCREW
MITER
SCALE

BLADEWRENCHSTORAGE
STOP
BLOCK

MITER LOCK
PLATE

TABLE
EXTENSION

MITER
LOCKHANDLE

WORK
CLAMP

CONTROL ARM

LEGSTAND
COMPARTMENT

CORD
POSiTiVE
STOP(S)
STAND-N-STOW
TM
CABINET
BASE

BEVELSCALE

LEG
STAND

BEVEL
LOCKKNOB

Fig. 1
10

KNOW YOUR

COMPOUND

SAWARM
LOCKEDIN DOWNPOSITION

MITER SAW

See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding
of the information on the product and in this operator's
manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are
attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.

CARRYING
HANDLE
SAW ARM

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.

LOCKPiN

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.

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 °.

CARRYING

MITER
LOCKHANDLE

HANDLE

Fig. 2

See Figure 2.

LASER GUIDE

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.

ELECTRIC

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.

MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 2.

BRAKE

The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired
miter angles.

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

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.

ROTATING

HANDLE

SPINDLE

LOCK BUTTON

See Figure 3.

See Figure 4.

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
twisting the rotating handle to a desired position. Lock
the rotating handle into positions by turning the handle
adusting knob counterclockwise.

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

SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON

HANDLE
ADJUSTING KNOB
ROTATING
HANDLE

Fig. 4

TRIGGER

LOCK

See Figure 5.
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.

Fig. 3

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.

SLIDING

SWITCHTRIGGER

MITER FENCE
PADLOCK

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
additional 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
miter fence. Once the desired position of the miter fence
is determined, tighten the fence screw to secure the
sliding fence.

Fig. 5
12

Thefollowingtools(not included)

are needed for checking adjustments

of your saw or for installing the blade:

FRAMINGSQUARE

PHiLLiPSSCREWDRIVER
Fig. 6

ThefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourCompoundMiterSaw:
• DustBag
• HexBolt(4)
• DustGuide
• Washer(4)
• TableExtensions
(2)
• LockNut(4)
• ClampBrackets(2)
• Base(2)
• ClampBracketScrews(2)
• LockNut(4)
• StopBlock
• Reinforcement
Plate(2)
• WingBolt
• LockWasher(4)
• MiterLockHandle
• Washer(4)
• WorkClamp
• Screw(4)
• BladeWrench
• HexBolt(4)
• OuterBladeWasher
• Washer(4)
• Bolt
• LockNut(4)
• HexKey(3),8 mm,6 mm,1.5mm
• LegStand
• Operator'sManual
DUSTBAG

WORKCLAMP

BOLTf
OUTER
BLADEWASHER

CLAMPBRACKETS
MITER LOCK
HANDLE

STOPBLOCK

BLADEWRENCH

WING BOLT
HEXKEY(3)
8 mm, 6 mm, 1,5 mm

BRACKETSSCREWS
_

BASE

_IABLE EX

CLAMP
DUSTGUIDE

LOCK
REINFORCEMENT

HEXBOLT---_

NUT

PLATE_

LOCK
WASHER

WASHER
LOCKNUT

WASHER_

__
Fig. 7

_lL

WARNING:

The use of attachments

or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious

personal injury.
14

UNPACKING

ASSEMBLING

This product requires assembly.

See Figure 8.

•

Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle
and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface.

This product requires assembly.

NOTE: This saw is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with
your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.

• Align the reinforcement plate holes with the tab on the
bottom of the base and the screw hole in the base.

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.

•

Place supplied washer and lock washer onto the
supplied screw.

•

Insert screw into the hole in the base.

•

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.

CABINET

Insert the supplied lock nut into the hex nut pocket.

• Turn clockwise to tighten screw.

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.

•

THE STAND-n-STOW

Repeat above steps until all four screws have
been inserted and tightened into base and both
reinforcement plates are installed.
HEXNUT
POCKET

BASE

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing
do not operate this product until the parts are
replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result
in serious personal injury.

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product
or create accessories not recommended for use with
this product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition

REINFORCEMENT
PLATE

leading to possible serious personal injury.

A
A

_o_
' _

WASHER
LOCKWASHER
oSCREW

SCREW

WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result
in accidental starting and possible serious injury.

'_CK WASHER
WASHER

WARNING:
Always make sure the compound
miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an
approved workstand. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.

TABHOLE

REINFORCEMENT
PLATE

TAB
Fig. 8
15

MOUNTING

THE STAND-n-STOW

STAND-N-STOW
TM
CABINET

CABINET

BASE TO THE LEG STAND
See Figures 9 - 11.
When the leg stand and Stand-n-Stow
cabinet are not in
use, the leg stand can be folded up and placed in the leg
stand storage area as indicated in figure 11.

LOCKING
KNOBS

•

Place the leg stand on the floor then open the leg
stand by pushing opposite legs in opposite directions
as indicated by the arrows in figure 9.

•

Place the Stand-n-Stow
cabinet on the leg stand,
Align the slots in the miter saw base with the slots on
the top of the leg stand.

•

Insert the tab on the Stand-n-Stow
knob into the slot on the leg stand.

•

Turn the locking knob clockwise to secure the Stand-n-

Stow
•

SLOTS

cabinet locking

cabinet to the leg stand,

Repeat with the other three locking knobs.
Fig. 10

LEG STAND
STORAGEAREA
Fig. 11

Fig. 9
16

TO MOUNT

MITER

SAW

MOUNTING

HOLES

See Figure 12.

See Figure 13.

•

If not mounted to the supplied Stand-n-Stow
cabinet,
then the compound miter saw should be permanently
mounted 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.

Insert the supplied 3/8 in. machine bolts through the
holes in the miter saw base. Each of the four mounting
holes should be bolted through the miter saw base
securely using supplied 3/8 in. machine bolts, lock
washers, and hex nuts as shown in figure 12.

• Tighten all four bolts securely.

The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in
figure 13. 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.
HEXBOLT

TRACEHOLESATTHESE
LOCATIONSFORHOLEPATTERN

MOUNTING
HOLES

LOCK
WASHER

WASHER

BASE
MITER
SAW BASE

WASHER

HEXNUT

MOUNTINGSURFACE
Fig. 13

Fig. 12

Asmentionedpreviously,
thesawhasbeenfactory
assembled
andadjusted.Themiterlockhandle,dust
guide,andbladearetheonlypartsthathaveto be
installed.
MITER

EXHAUST
PORT

LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 14.
Cut the tie-wraps holding the saw arm and the miter
lock in place. To install the miter lock handle, place the
threaded stud into the threaded hole in the control arm.
Turn clockwise to tighten.

DUSTGUIDE

Fig. 15

CONTROL
ARM

DUST BAG
See Figure 16.

TO
LOOSEN

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
TIGHTEN

To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the
above procedure.
MITER
LOCKHANDLE

MITERTABLE
Fig. 14
DUSTGUIDE

DUST GUIDE
See Figure 15.
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

Fig. 16

TABLE EXTENSIONS
See Figures 17- 18.
If you plan to use the stop block, slide the stop block on
the back arm of the desired table extension first.

TABLE

To install table extensions, insert the ends of extensions
into the holes in the sides of the base. Adjust the
extensions to the desired length.

Secure them in place by positioning a clamp bracket
under each table extension beneath the miter table. Orient

TABLE
EXTENSION

each clamp bracket as shown in figure 18.
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.
_b,

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
trapping the workpiece, resulting in the saw blade
and workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal injury.

MITERSAW BASE

Fig. 17
MITER SAWBASE

TABLE
EXTENSION

BRACKET
SUPPORT

CLAMP
BRACKET

CLAMP
BRACKETSCREW

SAWVIEWEDFROMBOTTOM

Fig. 18

WORK

CLAMP

TO INSTALL

See Figure 19.
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.

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.

[] 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.

[] Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the
saw table base.

[] Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade
bolt until the spindle locks.

[] Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out
as needed.
WARN(NG:

A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade

[] Unplug the saw.
[] Loosen phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until
blade bolt cover can be raised.

To install the work clamp:

_IL

WARNING:

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.

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.
_

BLADE

See Figures 20 - 22.

[] 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.

When using any clamp with a stop

block, install the clamp on the same side as the stop
block. This will eliminate the possibility of trapping
the workpiece, resulting in the saw blade and
workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.

PHiLLiPS
SCREW

LOWERBLADE
GUARDBRACKET

BASE

WORK CLAMP
Fig. 19
20

Fig. 20

LOWER
BLADEGUARD

PHiLLiPS
SCREW

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 21.

BLADE
BOLTCOVER
BLADE

_lb,

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.

BLADE
BOLT

[] Replace the laser guide or outer blade washer (see
instructions on the following page). The double "D"
flats align with the flats on the spindle.

FLAT(S)
ONSPINDLE

TO
LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

[] Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade

iNNERBLADE
WASHERWiTH
DOUBLE"D" FLATS

bolt counterclockwise

to tighten.

[] Tighten blade bolt securely.

OUTERBLADEWASHER
WiTH DOUBLE"D" FLATS

[] Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

Fig. 21

[] Retighten the phillips screw securing the blade bolt
cover.

[] Remove the laser guide or outer blade washer. Do not
remove inner blade washer.

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.

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

SPINDLE
LOCKBUTTON

Fig. 22

MOUNTING

THE LASER GUIDE

ALIGNING

THE LASER GUIDE

LINE

See Figure 23.

See Figure 24.

•

Unplug the saw,

•

Make sure inner blade washer is in place before
positioning saw blade on the spindle of the saw.

The laser guide will generate a red line on the work surface
when the blade is spinning, 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 the laser
guide line at the same time, and will assist you in lining up
the mark for more accurate cutting of the workpiece,

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,

Align the laser line and the mark with the blade at the
uppermost position, Once both lines are in alignment, do
not move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting,

Position flat surface of laser guide against the blade,
Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted
properly,

As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece,
the broken line will become solid.

Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide
using only the hex bolt provided,
NOTE: The hex bolt has left hand threads. Turn bolt
counterclockwise

Make several practice cuts on different styles and
thickness of material,
Follow the directions below for using the laser guide.

to tighten,

•

Using the blade wrench provided with the saw, tighten
bolt securely,

To Remove Your Mark:
Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on
the work surface in order to remove the mark.

•

Remove the blade wrench and store it in a safe place
for future use,

To Cut Your Mark:

•

Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

•

Retighten the blade bolt cover screw securely.

DANGER:

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.

Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact

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.

with light source.

BLADE
LASER
GUIDE

REXKEY
BOLT

BROKEN
RED LIHE

SPINDLE

INNER BLADE
WASHER

BLADEWRENCH

Fig. 23

Fig. 24
22

NOTE:Manyof theillustrations in this

manual show only
portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentional so
that we can clearly show points being made in the
illustrations. Never operate your saw without all guards
securely in place and in good operating condition.

SQUARING
FENCE

FRAMING
SQUARE
\

FENCE

MITERTABLE

THE MITER TABLE TO THE

See Figures 25 - 28.
[] 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°.
THROATPLATE

[] Retighten the miter lock handle.

ViEW OFMITER TABLENOTSQUAREWITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED

[] 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 25.

FRAMING
SQUARE

Fig. 26

FENCE
MITER TABLE

[] If the edge of the framing square and the throat plate
in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 26
and 27, 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 fenceto-table alignment before reinstalling the sliding miter
fence.
FRAMING
SQUARE
\

THROATPLATE

FENCE

ViEW OF MITERTABLENOTSQUAREWITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED

MiTER TABLE

SOCKETHEAD
SCREW(S)

MITER
LOCKHANDLE

Fig. 27

SOCKETHEAD
SCREW(S)

THROATPLATE

VIEW OF MITERTABLESQUAREWITH FENCE
CORRECTLYADJUSTED
Fig. 25

( Fig. 28
23

SQUARING

THE SAW BLADE

TO THE FENCE

FENCE

See Figures 29 - 32,

BLADE

[] 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
parallel as shown in figure 29.
[] If the front or back edge of the blade angles away from
the square as shown in figures 30 and 31, adjustments
are needed.

BASE

FRAMINGSQUARE
ViEW OFBLADENOT SQUAREWITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSABE REQUIRED

Fig. 30

FENCE

[] 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.

BLADE

[] Retighten the screws securely and recheck the bladeto-fence alignment.

FRAMING SQUARE

BASE

VIEW OF BLADE NOT SQUARE WITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTS ABE REQUIRED

FENCE

Fig. 31

8 mm SOCKET
HEADSCREW(S)

MITER
TABLE

BLADE

BASE

FRAMING
SQUARE
VIEW OF BLADE
SQUAREWITH FENCE

Fig. 29

MOUNTING BRACKET
24

Fig. 32

SQUARING
TABLE

THE BLADE

TO THE MITER

FENCE

See Figures 33 - 35.
[] 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.
COMBiNATiON
SQUARE

[] 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.

MITERTABLE
CORRECTViEW OFBLADE
SQUAREWiTH MITERTABLE

Fig. 33

FENCE

[] The edge of the square and the blade should be
parallel.
BLADE

[] If the top or bottom of the blade angles away from the
square as shown in figures 34 and 36, 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.

COMBINATION
MITERTABLE
SQUARE
ViEW OF BLADENOT SQUAREWITH MITER
TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check
squareness of the blade to the miter table at both 0°
and 45 ° angles.

Fig. 34

POSiTiVESTOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWFOR
O°ANGLES

LOCK
NUT(S)
Fig. 35
25

FENCE

Thissawhastwo scaleindicators,oneonthebevelscale
andoneonthemiterscale.Aftersquaringadjustments
havebeenmade,it maybenecessary
to loosenthe
indicatorscrewsandresetthemto zero.

COMBINATIONSQUARE

MITER TABLE

ViEW OF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH MITER
TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED

CUTTING

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

WiTH THE COMPOUND

Fig. 36

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.

WARNING" Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating power
tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious
injury.

CROSSCUTTING
WARNING: Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.

See Figure 37.
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.

APPLiCATiONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
[] Cross cutting wood and plastic

CROSSCUT

[] 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.

WARNING:
Before starting any cutting operation,
clamp or bolt the compound miter saw to a
workbench. Never operate the miter saw on the
floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal injury.
Fig. 37
26

TO MITER CUT

[] Rotate the saw table until the pointer aligns with zero
on the miter scale.

[] Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
[] Loosen the miter lock handles.

[] Retighten the miter lock handles securely.

[] Rotate the saw table until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.

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

Reighten the miter lock handles securely.

the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

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.

iNDiCATOR
POINT

[] 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.
SCALE

See Figure 42.
[] Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
blade.

MOUNTING
BRACKET

[] 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.

Fig. 38
[] 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,
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.

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

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

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

[] 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.

[] 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.

TO BEVEL CUT

See Figures 38 - 40.
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.
27

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
cutting operation just to make sure that no problems
will occur when the cut is made.

[] Graspthesawhandlefirmlythensqueezetheswitch
trigger.Allowseveralsecondsforthebladeto reach
maximumspeed.
[] Slowlylowerthe bladeintoandthroughtheworkpiece.
[] Release
theswitchtriggerandallowthesawbladeto
stoprotatingbeforeraisingthe bladeoutof workpiece.
Waituntiltheelectricbrakestopsbladefromturning
beforeremovingtheworkpiece
frommitertable.
BEVELCUT

[] 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,
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 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.

Fig. 39

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

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
cutting operation just to make sure that no problems
will occur when the cut is made.
COMPOUND
MITERCUT

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.
4O
28

[] Graspthesawhandlefirmlythensqueezetheswitch
trigger.Allowseveralsecondsforthebladeto reach
maximumspeed.
[] Slowlylowerthe bladeintoandthroughtheworkpiece.
[] Release
theswitchtriggerandallowthe bladeto stop
rotatingbeforeraisingthebladeout ofworkpiece.
Wait
untiltheelectricbrakestopsbladefromturningbefore
removing
theworkpiecefrommitertable.
SUPPORT

LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure 42.
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.

WARN(NG:
To avoid serious personal injury, always
keep 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. 41

LONGWORKPIECE

WORKPIECESUPPORTS

Fig. 42
29

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.

PITCH
OF SIDE
0o

NUMBER OF SIDES
|

5
J
6
M30.00
°
M- 45.00 ° M- 36.00 °
B0.00
°
B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 °

M- 25.71 o
B- 0.00 °

M- 22.50 °
B- 0.00 °

M- 20.00 ° M- 18.00 °
B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 °

5°

M- 44.89 °
B- 3.53 °

M- 35.90 °
B- 2.94 °

M- 29.91 o
B- 2.50 °

M- 25.63 °
B- 2.17 °

M- 22.42 °
B- 1.91°

M- 19.93 °
B- 1.71°

M- 17.94 °
B- 1.54 °

10 °

M- 44.56 °
B- 7.05 °

M- 35.58 °
B- 5.86 °

M- 29.62 °
B- 4.98 °

M- 25.37 °
B- 4.32 °

M- 22.19 °
B- 3.81 o

M- 19.72 °
B- 3.40 °

M- 17.74 °
B- 3.08 °

15 °

M- 44.01 o M- 35.06 °
B- 10.55 ° B- 8.75 °

M- 29.15 °
B- 7.44 °

M- 24.95 °
B- 6.45 °

M- 21.81 o M- 19.37 °
B- 5.68 ° B- 5.08 °

M- 17.42 °
B- 4.59 °

20 °

M- 43.22 °
B- 14.00 °

M- 34.32 °
B- 11.60 °

M- 28.48 °
B- 9.85 °

M- 24.35 °
B- 8.53 °

M- 21.27 °
B- 7.52 °

M- 18.88 °
B- 6.72 °

M- 16.98 °
B- 6.07 °

25 °

M- 42.19 °
B- 17.39 °

M- 33.36 °
B- 14.38 °

M- 27.62 °
B- 12.20 °

M- 23.56 °
B- 10.57 °

M- 20.58 °
B- 9.31 o

M- 18.26 °
B- 8.31 o

M- 16.41 °
B- 7.50 °

30 °

M- 40.89 °
B- 20.70 °

M- 32.18 °
B- 17.09 °

M- 26.57 °
B- 14.48 °

M- 22.64 °
B- 12.53 °

M- 19.73 °
B- 11.03 °

M- 17.50 °
B- 9.85 °

M- 15.72 °
B- 8.89 °

35 °

M- 39.32 °
B- 23.93 °

M- 30.76 °
B- 19.70 °

M- 25.31 o
B- 16.67 °

M- 21.53 °
B- 14.41 °

M- 18.74 °
B- 12.68 °

M- 16.60 °
B- 11.31 °

M- 14.90 °
B- 10.21 °

40 °

M- 37.45 °
B- 27.03 °

M- 29.10 °
B- 22.20 °

M- 23.86 °
B- 18.75 °

M- 20.25 °
B- 16.19 °

M- 17.60 °
B- 14.24 °

M- 15.58 °
B- 12.70 °

M- 13.98 °
B- 11.46 °

45 °

M- 35.26 °
B- 30.00 °

M- 27.19 °
B- 24.56 °

M- 22.21 o
B- 20.70 °

M- 18.80 °
B- 17.87 °

M- 16.32 °
B- 15.70 °

M- 14.43 °
B- 14.00 °

M- 12.94 °
B- 12.62 °

50 °

M- 32.73 °
B- 32.80 °

M- 25.03 °
B- 26.76 °

M- 20.36 °
B- 22.52 °

M- 17.20 °
B- 19.41 °

M- 14.91 °
B- 17.05 °

M- 13.17 °
B- 15.19 °

M- 11.80 °
B- 13.69 °

55 °

M- 29.84 °
B- 35.40 °

M- 22.62 °
B- 28.78 °

M- 18.32 °
B- 24.18 °

M- 15.44 °
B- 20.82 °

M- 13.36 °
B- 18.27 °

M- 11.79 °
B- 16.27 °

M- 10.56 °
B- 14.66 °

60 °

M- 26.57 °
B- 37.76 °

M- 19.96 °
B- 30.60 °

M- 16.10 °
B- 25.66 °

M- 13.54 °
B- 22.07 °

M- 11.70 °
B- 19.35 °

M- 10.31 °
B- 17.23 °

M- 9.23 °
B- 15.52 °

65 °

M- 22.91 o M- 17.07 °
B- 39.86 ° B- 32.19 °

M- 13.71 °
B- 26.95 °

M- 11.50 °
B- 23.16 °

M- 9.93 °
B- 20.29 °

M- 8.74 °
B- 18.06 °

M- 7.82 °
B -16.26 °

70 °

M- 18.88 °
B- 41.64 °

M- 13.95 °
B- 33.53 °

M- 11.17 °
B- 28.02 °

M- 9.35 °
B- 24.06 °

M- 8.06 °
B- 21.08 °

M- 7.10 °
B- 18.75 °

M- 6.34 °
B- 16.88 °

75 °

M- 14.51 °
B- 43.08 °

M- 10.65 °
B- 34.59 °

M- 8.50 °
B- 28.88 °

M- 7.10 °
B- 24.78 °

M- 6.12 °
B- 21.69 °

M- 5.38 °
B- 19.29 °

M- 4.81 o
B- 17.37 °

80 °

M- 9.85 °
B- 44.14 °

M- 7.19 °
B- 35.37 °

M- 5.73 °
B- 29.50 °

M- 4.78 °
B- 25.30 °

M- 4.11 °
B- 22.14 °

M- 3.62 °
B- 19.68 °

M- 3.23 °
B- 17.72 °

85 °

M- 4.98 °
B- 44.78 °

M- 3.62 °
B- 35.84 °

M- 2.88 °
B- 29.87 °

M- 2.40 °
B- 25.61 o

M- 2.07 °
B- 22.41 o

M- 1.82 °
B- 19.92 °

M- 1.62 °
B- 17.93 °

90 °

M- 0.00 °
B- 45.00 °

M- 0.00 °
B- 36.00 °

M- 0.00 °
B- 30.00 °

M- 0.00 °
B- 25.71 o

M- 0.00 °
B- 22.50 °

M- 0.00 °
B- 20.00 °

M- 0.00 °
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

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.

The compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting
crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a
better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool
made.

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.

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 fiat 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
fiat against the ceiling) of 52 ° and a bottom rear angle (the
section that fits fiat against the wall) of 38 ° .

LAYING
TABLE

MOLDING

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.

FLAT ON THE MITER

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 fiat on the miter table using
the compound features of your miter saw.

See Figure 43,
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.

52°

CEILING

....

FENCE

INSIDE
CORNER

TOP EDGEAGAINSTFENCE=
• LEFTSIDE, INSIDE CORNER
• RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDECORNER

FENCE

MITER TABLE

OUTSIDE
CORNER

BOTTOMEDGEAGAINSTFENCE=
o RIGHTSIDE, INSIDE CORNER
• LEFTSIDE, OUTSIDECORNER
MITERTABLE

CROWNMOLDINGFLATON MITERTABLE
Fig. 43

Bevel
Angle

Type of Cut

Setting

33.85 °

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

33.85 °

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

33.85 °

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

33.85 °

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

CUTTING

WARPED

WRONG

MATERIAL

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

See Figures 44 - 45.

Fig. 45

WIDE WORKPIECES

See Figure 46.

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 43.

When cutting wide workpieces such as a 2 in. x 6 in.,
boards should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in
figure 46.

If the warped material is positioned the wrong way
as shown in figure 44, it will pinch the blade near the
completion of the cut.

WiDE
BOARD

RIGHT

Fig. 44
Fig. 46
32

DEPTH

WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment,
make sure the product is unplugged from the power
supply and the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.

STOP

See Figure 48.
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.

The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory
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.

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 reduced due to sharpening, it may be necessary to adjust
the depth stop to provide maximum cutting capacity. Also,
when a new blade is installed, it is necessary to check the
clearance of the blade to the miter table support before
starting the saw. Make adjustments if needed.
DEPTHSTOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

POSITIVESTOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWF0B
0°ANGLES

LOCK
NUT(S)
HEX NUT

Fig. 47
PIVOT

ADJUSTMENTS

Fig. 48

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

TRAVEL

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.

PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

[] The saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.

DEPTH

[] 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.

See Figure 48.
[] 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.

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
[] The compound miter saw should bevel easily by
loosening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm
to the left.
[]

STOP ADJUSTMENTS

[] 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.

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.
33

[] Readjustif necessary.
[] Tightenthe hexnutwitha 10mmwrenchor adjustable
wrench.
[] Topreventthedepthstopadjustmentscrewfrom
turningwhiletighteningthe hexnut,carefullyholdit
withthehexkeywrenchwhiletighteningthehexnut.
POSITIVE

STOP ADJUSTMENTS

See Figure 49.
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
To adjust:
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Using two wrenches (one on the lock nut and one for
the positive stop adjustment screw), loosen the lock nut
securing the positive stop adjustment screw.
[] Loosen the bevel lock knob by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
[] Square the blade to the miter table as described in the
Assembly section of this manual.
[] Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut
securing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck
blade-to-table alignment.
NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check blade
squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at both 0°
and 45 ° angles.
The saw has three scale indicators, two on the bevel scale
and one on the miter scale. After squaring adjustments have
been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicator
screws and reset them to zero.

TO ADJUST

THE LASER GUIDE

See Figure 50.
NOTE: Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser
guide.
[] Set both the bevel angle and the miter table at 0 °.
[] Use the work clamp or a C-clamp to secure a piece of
scrap wood.
[] Plug the saw into the power source and make a slight
cut to score the wood.
[] Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
stop rotating before raising the blade.
[] Raise the saw arm and unplug the saw.
[] Loosen the blade bolt cover screw on the blade bolt
cover until the cover can be raised.
[] Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket so that
lower blade guard and blade bolt cover can be rotated
up and back to expose the laser.
[] Rotate the blade by hand until you can push and hold
the laser button and the laser is near the center of the
workpiece as shown in figure 50.
[] To adjust the laser, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise or clockwise using the hex key (1/16 in.)
provided.
NOTE: When properly aligned, the laser should be on
the left edge of the kerf.
[] Once aligned, remove and store the hex key (1/16 in.).
[] Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
[] Retighten the blade bolt cover screw securely to prevent
guard movement.
NOTE: Always make practice cuts on scrap wood
before cutting through your workpiece.

ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

POSiTiVESTOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWF0R
0°ANGLES

LASER
BUTTON

LOCK
NUT(S)
Fig. 49
HEX KEY

LASERMARK

Fig. 50

A
A

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.

BRUSHCAP

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

BRUSH
CAP

MAINTENANCE

BRUSH
ASSEMBLY

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, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic
which may result in serious personal injury.

BRUSHASSEMBLY

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure because
the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we
do not recommend using this product for extended work
on these types of materials. However, if you do work with
any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean
the product using compressed air.

See Figure 51,
Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that
should be periodically checked for wear.
Proceed as follows when replacement is required:
[] Unplug the saw.
_1_ WARNING:

Failure to unplug the saw could result in

accidental starting causing serious injury.

LUBRICATION

[] 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.

All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
further lubrication is required.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.
WARNING:

Fig. 51

To ensure safety and reliability, all

repairs -- with the exception of the externally
accessible brushes -- should be performed by a
qualified service technician at a Sears store to avoid
risk of personal injury.

CHANGING

THE BATTERIES

See Figure 52,
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Rotate and hold lower blade guard up.
[] Using the hex key (1/16 in.) provided, loosen the screw
then separate the cover from the laser guide.
[] Lower the blade guard.
[] Remove the three button cell batteries.
NOTE: Replace the batteries with button cell batteries
that have a rating of 1.5 volt and 100 mAh (milliampere
hour) minimum (number 76 series or equivalent).
When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be
thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush, or similar
device, to remove all sawdust and debris.

SCREW

[] After cleaning the laser guide and replacing batteries,
secure battery cover to laser guide using the screw.
Tighten screw securely.

CAUTION:

BATTERY
COVER

RESS

BATTERIES

BATTERY
COVER

Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposu re.

LASER
GUIDE
Fig. 52

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL
FIGURE

NUMBER

315.212380

35
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21
22

12
13

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL

NUMBER

315.212380

dence
regarding
your
Saw
or when
parts.Always mention the model number in all corresponThe model
number
willCompound
be found onMiter
a plate
attached
to ordering
the motorrepair
housing.

PARTS LIST = FIGURE

KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

1
2

513101100
A35031025153

3
4

A36131020100
A31703010008

5
6

518106300
A19003040093

7
8
9

511104000
512106000
A49010020056

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO.

QTY.

Base .......................................................

PART
NUMBER

A36030612157

Flat Washer (M10) **STD851010 ........... 2
* Spring Washer (M10) **STD852010 ......... 1
Self-Locking Nut (M10) .......................... 1

24
25

A07003060257
511112000

26
27

511103100
511114000

28
29
30

511113000
A07003080253
A36030814204

31
32

A07103080457
518A08130

33
34

588072000
588071004

35
36
37

589027202
A16003040083
S51100500

38
39
40

A07910810000
A07910610000
089100300719

41
42
43
44

Table Spindle .........................................
* Screw (M4 x 9 mm Pan Hd.) ..................
Table Hold Down ...................................
Table ......................................................
Rivet .......................................................

1
2
1
1
3

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

Clamp Bracket .......................................
Wing Bolt ...............................................
Stop Block .............................................

2
2
1

Wing Bolt ...............................................

10
11

511111000
558511100

12
13

555516000
558507200

14
15

558512100
558510200

16
17

518105400
A10003040107

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

18
19

A35030410018
578105102

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

20
21
22

A35030511158
511107000
518104200

Flat Washer (M5) **STD851005 ............. 1
Miter Knob ............................................. 1
Control Arm ........................................... 1

U-type Table Extension ......................... 2
Lock Plate ..............................................
1

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

* Spring Washer (M6) **std852006 .......... 2
* Screw (M6 x 25 mm) .............................. 2
Slide Fence ............................................ 1
Fence Knob ...........................................
Fence .....................................................
Slide Fence Label ..................................

1
1
1

* Screw (M8 x 25 mm) .............................. 2
* Spring Washer (m8) **std852008 .......... 4
* Screw (M8 x 45 mm) .............................. 2
Miter Clamp Assembly ..........................
Warning Label, No-Hands .....................
Label, Alarm Line ...................................
Throat Plate ...........................................

1
2
2
1

* Screw (M4 x 8 mm) ................................ 4
Base and Table Assembly
(Inc. Key Nos. 1-10 and 43) ................... 1
Hex Key (8 mm) .....................................
Hex Key (6 mm) .....................................

1
1

089100300723
089100300730

Laser Assembly .....................................
Laser Guide ...........................................
Laser Bolt ..............................................

1
1
1

503118000
511115000

Key Storage ........................................... 1
Hex Key (5 mm x 115 mm) .................... 1

* Standard Hardware Item = May Be Purchased Locally
** Available from Div 98 - Source 980.0
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COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL
FIGURE

NUMBER

315.212380

SEE NOTE

NOTE : The assembly shown represents an _mportant part of the double insulated system. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.
39

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL

NUMBER

315.212380

The
regarding
model your
number
Compound
will be found
MiteronSaw
a plate
or when
attached
ordering
to the repair
motor parts.
housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence

PARTS LIST = FIGURE

Key
No.

Part
Number

Description

588027005

2
3

588026106
A47000040006

4
5

089081003900
511353000

6
7

A18003100206
A30003010007

Qty.

Compression Spring .........................................................................
Arbor Lock Pin ..................................................................................

1
1

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

Data Plate (315.212380) ...................................................................

Warning Label ...................................................................................
* Depth Adjusting Bolt (M10 x 20 mm) ...............................................
* Hex Nut (M10) **STD841010 ............................................................

1
1
1

Spacer ..............................................................................................
Brush Cap .........................................................................................

1
2

Brush Assembly ................................................................................
* Screw (M5 x 8 mm) ...........................................................................

2
1

8
9
10

511414000
588005105
588006100

11
12

A18003050086
S51100700

13
14

A510001040120
588021203

Arbor Assembly ................................................................................
* Screw (M4 x 12 mm) .........................................................................
Rubber Stopper ................................................................................

1
3
1

15
16

A10003040207
511340000

* Screw (M4 x 20 mm) .........................................................................
Twist Handle Knob ............................................................................

1
1

17
18
19

A70003060250
511311000
511352000

* Screw (M6 x 25 mm Pan Hd.) ...........................................................
Carry Handle .....................................................................................

2
1

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

* Standard Hardware item - May Be Purchased Locally
** Available from Div 98 - Source 980.0
4O

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL
FIGURE

NUMBER

315.212380

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL

NUMBER

315.212380

The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence
Compound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts.

PARTS LIST - FIGURE
Key
No.
1

Pa_
Number
511348000

2
3

511349000
511350000

4
5

511206000
A63000000062

6
7
8

511205000
A18003040080
558207007

9
10

511204000
A35031025135

11
12

511202000
589010200

13
14

589011308
A10003040107

15
16

Description
Rear Spring Spacer ...................................................................................
Front Spring Spacer ..................................................................................
Torsion Spring ............................................................................................

Qty.
1
1
1

Arm Stop Pin .............................................................................................
O-Ring (P-6) ...............................................................................................
Arm Shaft ...................................................................................................

1
1
1

Screw (M4 x 8 mm) ....................................................................................

Bevel Indicator (right) .................................................................................
Pivot Bracket .............................................................................................

1
1

Flat Washer (M10) **STD851010 ...............................................................
Bevel Knob ................................................................................................
Pivot Shaft .................................................................................................

1
1
1

Spring Washer ...........................................................................................

A35030410018
558208003

Screw (M4 x 10 mm Pan Hd.) ....................................................................
Washer (M4) **STD851004 ........................................................................
Bevel Indicator (left) ...................................................................................

2
2
1

17
18

A36031015158
511208000

Washer (M 10) **STD852010 ......................................................................
Spring Fixed Bolt .......................................................................................

2
1

19
20
21

588058200
A49010020056
511209000

Stop Bolt ....................................................................................................
Rivet ...........................................................................................................
Bevel Scale ................................................................................................

1
3
1

22
23

A01003100256
A36031018255

Screw (M10 x 25 mm) **STD831025 .........................................................
Washer (M 10) **STD852010 ......................................................................

2
2

24
25

578205106
578206000

Pivot Support .............................................................................................
Hex Bolt (M6 x 16 mm) ..............................................................................

1
2

26
27
28

A30003006003
S51100900
S51101000

Hex Nut (M6) ..............................................................................................
Saw Arm-Lock Pin Assembly (Incl. Key Nos 4 & 5) ...................................

2
1

Pivot/Pivot

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

* Standard Hardware item = May Be Purchased Locally
** Available from Div 98 - Source 980.0
42

regarding your

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL
FIGURE

NUMBER

315.212380

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL

NUMBER

315.212380

rTche model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence
ompound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts.

PARTS LIST = FIGURE
Key
No.

Pa_
Number

511517000

2
3
4

511518000
511412000
511413000

5
6

511416000
510401007

7
8

589032207
588035105

Description

Qty.

Dust Bag ...........................................................................................
Elbow ................................................................................................

1
1

Dust Chute Adapter ..........................................................................
Dust Chute Pin .................................................................................

1
1

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

Logo Label ........................................................................................
Bumper .............................................................................................

1
1

9
10

A10003040152
555412000

Flange ..............................................................................................
Screw (M4 x 15 mm) .........................................................................
Warning Label, Upper Guard ............................................................

2
1
1

11
12
13

A10003050206
511410000
511411000

Screw (M5 x 20 mm) .........................................................................
Dust Chute Spring ............................................................................
Dust Chute ........................................................................................

4
1
1

14
15

Al1003050083
588037107

Screw (M5 x 8 mm) ...........................................................................
Blade Bolt .........................................................................................

1
1

16
17

581410003
581408100

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

1
1

18
19

A19001040091
578406003

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

1
1

20
21
22

589021300
510502007
511402100

Retaining Spring ...............................................................................
Blade ................................................................................................
Lower Guard .....................................................................................

1
1
1

23
24

566407000
538417000

Roller ................................................................................................

25
26

589015108
511U04020

Retaining Nut ....................................................................................
Screw, Shoulder ...............................................................................

1
1

27
28
29

A35010616105
A31703006004
S51100600

Retaing Spring Holder Assembly .....................................................
Washer (M6) **STD851006 ...............................................................
Nut (M6) ............................................................................................

1
1
1

Lower Blade Guard Assembly
(Incl. Key Nos. 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27 & 28) .......................... 1

* Standard Hardware
_.

item - May Be Purchased Locally

** Available from Div98 = Source 980.0
44

regarding your- 1

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL

NUMBER

315.212380

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

regarding your

Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts.

FIGURE

18
f

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally
** Available from Div 98 - Source 980.0
45

CRAFTSMAN
_

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL

NUMBER

315.212380

model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence
ompound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts.

PARTS LIST = FIGURE
Key
No.

Pa_
Number

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

000999007900
000999007008
000999007702
411061001
000999007005
000999007012
000999007011
000999007013
000999007002
411101702
0101040201
000999007007
412011067
000999007006
412011009
412021002
000999007001
000999007901

000999007700

Description

Qty.

Warning Label ...................................................................................
Logo Label ........................................................................................
Stand-n-Stow
Cabinet Assembly ...................................................
* Lock Nut (M6) ...................................................................................
Reinforcement Plate .........................................................................

1
1
2
4
2

Lock Washer (M6) .............................................................................
Washer ..............................................................................................
Screw (M6 x 25 mm) .........................................................................
Knob .................................................................................................
Push Nut (5/16 in.) ............................................................................
Pad ...................................................................................................
Bungee Cord ....................................................................................
Washer (M8 x 18 x 15t) .....................................................................
Lock Nut (M10) .................................................................................
Washer (D10.5 x D20 x 1.6t) .............................................................
Lock Washer (M10) ...........................................................................
Hex Bolt (M10 x 75 mm) ...................................................................
Data Plate .........................................................................................

4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
8
4
4
1

*
*

*
*
*
*

Stand-n-Stow

Base Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 1-18) ............... 1

* Standard Hardware item - May Be Purchased Locally
** Available from Div 98 - Source 980.0
46

regarding your 1

CRAFTSMAN

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL
FIGURE

NUMBER

315.212380

2
10

3
4

CRAFTSMAN
_

COMPOUND

MITER SAW - MODEL

NUMBER

315.212380

model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence
ompound Miter Saw or when ordering repair parts.

PARTS LIST - FIGURE
Key
No.

Part
Number

regarding your 1

Description
Qty.
Connector Bracket ....................................................................................................

000999007009

0121010312-126

411071003

0121010205

Leg Adaptor ..............................................................................................................

0121010213

End Plug ....................................................................................................................

410191003

* Screw (M4 x 12 mm) .................................................................................................

0121010228

0121010804

Ring ...........................................................................................................................
Screw ......................................................................................................................

1
20

0121010305-126

Linkage ......................................................................................................................

41 0031012

* Carriage Bolt (M12 x 75 mm) ....................................................................................

0121010212

Front Level Adjusting Knob .......................................................................................

12
13

0131010918
41 045101 6

Spring .......................................................................................................................
* Screw (M6 x 10 mm Pan Hd.) ...................................................................................

1
4

0121010311-126

Leg Tube ...................................................................................................................

0121010226

Linkage Ring .............................................................................................................

000999007701

Leg Stand Assembly (Incl. 1-15)

98700021 5

Operator's

Leg Tu be ...................................................................................................................

* Nylon Nut (M5) ........................................................................................................

Manual (Not Shown)

* Standard Hardware item = May Be Purchased Locally
** Available from Div 98 - Source 980.0
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