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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

iPROFIESS IONAL I

10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW

DOUBLE INSULATED

Model No.

315.212740

AWARNING: To reducethe riskof injury,

the user mustread and understandthe

operator'smanual beforeusingthis product.

Customer Help Une: 1-.800-932-3188

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

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.eears.com/crsftsman

983000-551 Save this manual for future reference

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Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................ 2

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

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

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

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

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

•GLossaryof Terms.............................................................................................................................................................. 9

•Fea_ras ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-12

•ToolsNeeded ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

•Loose Parts .................................................................................................................................................................... 13

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

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

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

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

•Exploded_ew ........................................................................................................................................................... 37-45

•PartsOrderingJServlca...................................................................................................................................... Back Page

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL

If thisCraftsman tool failsdue to a defect in materialor workmanshipwithinoneyaar fTomthe date of purchase,

CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS PARTS &REPAIR CENTER at 1-800-4-SV-M_:HOMEOand Searswill repairIt, free of

charge. This warranty applies onlywhile thisproduct Is inthe Unltod States,

_fthis tool is used for commercLalor rentalpurposes,thiswarranty will apply for only ninetydays fi'onlthe date of

purchase.

This warranty givesyou specificlegal dghts,and youmay also have other dghts which varyfrom state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

This tool has manyfeaturesfor making Its use mornpleasant and enjoyable.Safety, pedormancs,and dependability

have beengiven top priorityin the designof this product makingit easy to maintain and operate.

_k WARNING." Read and understand all inet_uo-

t/one. Failure to follow all instruotfons listedbelow,

may resultIn etectdc shock,tlre and/or serious

personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

•KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's

manual carefully.Learn the saw's applications and

{(mltations as we{{as the specific potent_{ hazards

related to this toot.

•GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-

VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED

SURFACES. For example, pipes,radiators,ranges,

refrigeratorenclosures.

•KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and Ingood workingorder.

•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form habit of checldngto see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed fromtool beforeturningit on.

•KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

benches invite accidents. DO NOT leaveto_,s or

placesof wood on the saw while it Is In operation.

•DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

Do r_t use Dowertools in damp or wet Iocatk_neor

expose to rain. Keepthe work areawell tit.

•KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. A/I visitors

shou;dwear safety glassesand be kept a safe

distance fromwork araa. Do not let visitors contact too_

or extens'=oncord while operating.

•MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocksand

masterswitches, or by removingstarer keys.

• DON'T FORCE TOOL. it will do the job betterand

safer at the feed rate forwhich it was designed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't forcethe tool or attachment

to do aiob it was not designedfor. Don't use it for a

purpose notintended.

•USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure

your extensioncord is in'goodcondition. Use only a

cord heavy enough1o carrythe currentyourproduct

will draw. An undersizedcord will cause •drop in_ine

voltage resultingin lossof power and overhcating.A

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

foran extensioncord 25 feet or less in length, if in

doubt, use the next heavier gauge.The smallerthe

gauge number,the heavierthe cord,

•DRESS PROPERLY, Do not wear looseclothing,

gloves,nec_as, or)ewelry.They can get caught

and draw you Into moving parts. Rubbergloves and

nonskidfooWvearare reaommendedwhen working

outdoors.Alsowear protectivehair coveting Io contain

longhair.

• ALWAYSWEARSAFETYGLASSESW|TH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasseshave only Impact-

res'lstantlenses, they are NOT setetyg;asees.

•3ECURE WORK. Use clampsor a vise to holdwork

when pract!cal,It's s_far than usingyourhand and

freesboth handsto operate tool.

•DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand

balance at all times.

•MNNT/UN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and cleanfor betterand safer performance.Follow

instructionsfor Lubricatingand changingaccessories.

•DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, orwhen changingattachments, blades,bits,

cutters, etc., elltoo{sshould be disosnnected.

•AVOID ACCIDENTAL STAR'nNG. Be sure switchis off

when plugginginany tool.

•USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of

improperaccessoriesmay dsk injury.

•NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Seriousinjurycould occur

if the tool is tippedor if the cuttingtoot is unintention-

ally centacte_,

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Batonsfurtheruse of

the loci, aguardor othar _rt that is damaged should

be carefullycheckedto determine that it will operate

properlyand performits intended function.Check for

alignment of moving pads, b_ndingof movingpads,

_a of parts, moun_ng and any other condllk_ts

that may affectits operation. A guard orother pert that

is damaged mu_t be properlyrepairedor repla_d by

an authorizedservicecenterto avoiddsk of personaJ

injury.

•USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feedwork

Into ablade or cutter against the directionof rotation of

blade or cutter only.

•NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF, Don't leave tool untilit

comas to a complete stop.

•PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear aface or dust maskif

the cuffingoperationIs dusty,

• PROTECT YOUR HEARING, Wear hearingprotection

during extended periodsof opera,on.

•DO HOT ABU.RECORD. Neveryank cord to discon-

nect from receptacle.Keep cord from heat, o11,end

sharpedges.

•USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool Is

used outdoors,usa onlyextensioncordswith ap-

proved groundconnectionthat are intended for use

outdoorsand so mmked,

• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH SUF-

RCIENT SET. Sharp blades minimizestallingand

kickback.

•BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

•NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normalsparkingof the motor couldignite fumes.

•INdPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. if damaged,

have repairedby 8qua_Lfiedservicetechnician at

an authorizedservice facility.The conductorwith

Insulationhevlngan outer surfacethat Is green with

or wYchoutyellow s_pee is the equipmenL-ground-

in9 conductor,ff repairor replacementof the electric

cord or plug is necessaPz,do not oonnect Theequip-

men'_-ground'mgconductor to a liveterm'inst.Repair

or replace a damaged or worn cordImmediately.Stay

constantlyaware of cord {(>cationand keep ttwelt sway

from the rotatingblade.

•INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and

reOlace tfdamaged.

•POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the dsk of e[ectdc

shock, thistool has a po{adzedplug (oneblade is

wider than the other).This plugwill f_ ina polarized

outlet only oneway. It the plug does not fit fullyin _e

out_et,reversethe plug, If it stiltdoes notfit, contact a

qusL'zfiedetect_clanto Install the proper Duller.Do not

change the plug in any way.

•KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL

AND GREASE, A_waysuse ac_sanclothwhen c_san-

ing. Never usebrake fluids,gasoline,petroleum-based

products, or any so(ventsto c{eantoo(.

•STAYALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

what you are doing and use common sense,Do not

operate too(when you aretired. Do not rush.

•DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT

ON AND OFR Have defective switchesreplaced by an

authorized servicecenter.

•USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES, Do not use blades

with incorrectsize holes.Never use blade washersor

blade bottsthat ate detectiveorincorrect. The maxi-

mum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm).

•BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-

MENTS ARE SECURE.

• BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspec_

forand removeall nailsfrom lumberbefore cuffing.

• NJ_fERTOUCH BLADE or othermoving partsdudng

use.

•NEVER STARTA TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-

PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.

•DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE

INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY

MEDIOATION.

•WHEN SERVICING use only identicel replacement

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

csuee productdema_je,

•USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ltsled

in this menus( or addendums, Use of accessories

that ere not [(sled may cause the risk of personal

Inlury,instructions for safe use of accessories are

inc(uded with the accessory,

•DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is

tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece

before connecting to power supply.

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

bench or table at approx'_nately h_pheight.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not

reachunderneathwork or inblade cuttingpath with

your hands and fingersfor any reason.Alwaysturn the

power off,

• ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cut-

ring to minimize riskof blade pinchingand kickback.

Saw may Hip, walk ors_de while cuffinglong orheavy

boards.

• ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workplece

when possible.

•BE SURE THE BLADE CLEAR_ THE WORKPIECE.

Never startthe sew with the blade touchingthe

workplece. Allow motor to come up to fult speed

before start(n9cut.

•MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM

{BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lockthe miter

table by securelytightening the miter _ockk_vere.Lock

the saw arm (bevel_nction) by securelytighteningthe

bevellock knot_,

NEVER USE A LENGTH 8TOP ON THE FREE SCRAP

END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold

onto or bindthe free scrap end of the workpiesein any

operation.If awork clampand length stopare used

toget*ner,they must bot_ be installedon the same Side

of the saw table to preventthe saw Jmmcatchingthe

loose end and klcldngup,

NEVER out more thsn one piece at a time. DO NOT

b'rACK more than one workpiece onthe saw table at a

time.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.

Always place the workpieco to be cu_ on the miter

table and posl_on It firmly against the fence as a bach-

stop, Abbeys use the fence.

•NEVER hand hold a wo.rl_lece that is too smallto be

clamped. Keep hands clear of the cuttingarea.

•NEVER reachbehind, under,orwithin threeinches

of the blade and Its cuttingpath with your hands and

fingersfor any reason.

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

or anythingelse that is in or nea_'thecuttingpath ofthe

blade.

•AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

PORTIONS where a suddenslip could cause your

hand to move intothe blade. ALWAYSmake sure you

have good balance. NEVER operate your mitersaw

onthe f_oor or in acrouchedposition.

•NEVER stand or have any part of your body in linewith

the path of the saw blade.

•ALWAYS releasethe power switchand allowthe

caw blade to stop rotatingbefore raisingit out of the

workplace.

•DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF

RAPIDLY.This couldcause the saw blade to loosen

and could create a hazard. Shouldthis ever occur,

standdear and allow the saw blade tocome to a

complete stop. Disconnect your saw flora the power

supplyand sacursiy ret_ghtenthe blade bolt.

•IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or

shou[dbreak, bend, or fail in anyway, or shouldany

dsctdcaJcomponent fsilto performproperly,shutoff

the power switch, removethe miter saw plug from the

power source and have damaged, missing, or failed

partsreplacedbefore resumingoperation.

•ALWAYSSTAYALERTI Do not allow farnliled_(gained

ftom frequentuse of your saw)to cause a careless

mistake.ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction

of a second is sl._ c_mt to Snil_-'tsm/ereIniu_j.

•MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHT-

ING to see the work and that no obstructionswill inter-

fere with safe operationBEFORE performingany work

u_ng your saw.

•ALWAYSTURN OFF THE SAW beforedisconnecting

It to avoid accidental startingwhen reconnectingto

power supply.NEVER leavethe saw unattendedwhi_e

connectedto a power source.

•THIS TOOL shouldhave the following markings:

a) Weareye protection,

To) Keep hands out of path of saw blade

c) Do not operate saw without guardsin place.

d) Do not performany operationfreehand,

s) Never reach aroundsaw blade.

f) Turnoff tool and walt forsaw blade to stop before

movingworkp(eceor changingsettings,

g) Disconnect power (orunplugtoo(as applicable)

before changingblade or servicing.

h) No iced speed,

•ALWAYS carry the too[ onlyby the carryinghandle,

•AVOID direct eye exposurewhen usingthe laserguide.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Referto them

fi'eduent_yand use to instructother users.If you Loan

someone thistool, foan them these Instructions alsO.

,_ WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,drilling,end other construction activities

contains chemlcels known to cause cancer, birthdefects orother reproductiveharm. Some examples of these

chemic,areare:

•(sad from lead-based paints,

•crystallinesilicafrom bricksand cement and othermasonry products,and

•arsenic and chromiumfrom chemically-treatedlumber.

Your riskfrom these exposure(;redes, depending on how oftenyou do thistype of work. Toreduce your exposure

to these chemicals:work in awell ventilated area,and work with approved cafety equipment, suchas thosedust

masksthat are speciallydesigned to filter out microscopicpa_cies.

Someofthe followingsymbolsmay be used onthis too]. Please studythem and learntheir meaning. Proper

Interpretstfonof these symbolswill allow youto operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATIONIEXPLANATI ON

min

,_,

[]

.../min

Vc_te

Ampuls

Hertz

Watt

Minutes

Alternating Current

DirectCurrent

No t-oadSpeed

Classli Construction

Per MinUte

Wet ConditionsAlert

Read The Operetor'sManual

Eye Protection

SafetyAlan

hLot-_nds Symbol

No Hands Symbol

Hot Surface

Voltage

C_rre_t

Frequency(cycles per second)

Power

Time

Type o'tcurrent

Type ora characteristicof current

Rotationalspeed, at no load

Doubie-insuisteqconstruction

Revolutions,strokes,surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Do not expose to rain or use indamp locations.

To reduce the dsk of injury,usermust readand understand

operator'smanuat before usingthis product.

Always wear safety gogglesor safety g_asseswith side

shieldsand a full face shieldwhen operatingthis product.

Preeau_ionsthat involve your safety.

Faltureto keep your handsaway fromthe blade will result In

sedous personal Injury.

Failureto keep your handsaway fromthe bladewill resultin

serious personal injury.

Failureto keep your handsaway fromthe bladewill resultin

seriouspersona{injury.

Failureto keep your hands away from the blade will resultin

seriouspersonal Injury.

TOreduce the risk ot injuryor damage, avoid contactwith

any hot surface.

The fo(Iow[ngsignalwords and meaningsare intended to explainthe levelsof riskassociatedwith this

product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

A DANGER: Indicates an Immlnenttyhazardoussituation,which, If not avoided, wtl)

resultin death or seriousinjury.

AWARNING: |ndicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

,_ CAUTION:

CAUTION:

Indicate_ apolentially hazardouseftuslJon,which, if nol avoided, may

resultIn minoror moderate Inlury.

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

property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledgeand

should be performedonly by a qualifiedservicetech-

nician. For servicewe suggestyou returnthe productto

your nearestAUTHORIZED 8ERVIGE GENTER for repair.

When servicing,usa only Identicalreplacementparts.

A WARNING: Toavoid seriouspersonalInjury,

do notattempt to use this productuntilyou read

thoroughlyand understandcomplete)ythe

operator'smanual Save this opemfer'smanual

end reviewfrequently forcontinuingsafeopera-

tion and instructingotherswho may use this

product.

,&WARNING:

The operationof any powertoo( can resultin foreignobjects beingthrown intoyour eyes,which can

OresultIn severe eye damage. Beforebeginningpowertool opera_lon,alwayswear safety gogglesor

safely glasseswffh side shieldsand afull face shieldwhen needed.We reGommendWide VisionSafety

Mask for use overeyeglassesorstandard safetyglasseswith side shields.Alwaysuse eye protection

whioh is marked to cemply with ANSi Z87.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DOUBLE INSULATION

DoubtsinsulationIs a concept In safety in electric power

tools,which eliminatesthe need forthe usualthree-wire

groundedpower cord.All exposed metal parts are

Isolated from the internalmetal motor componentswith

protectinginsulation.Double insulatedtools do not need

to be grounded.

A WARNING: "thedouble insotated is

system

Intendedto protect the userfrom shockresulting

fTomabreak inthe tool's internalinsulation, Observe

a(!normalsafety precautionsto avoidafec_caf

shock.

NOTE: Servicingof a tool with double Insulationrequires

extreme care and knowiedgeof the systemand should

be performed onlyby a qua.fled service tenhnlclan.For

service,we suggestyou returnthe tool to your nearest

authorized servicecenterfor repair.Alwaysuse original

factoryreplacementpafcswhen servicing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This tool has;a precision-buntelectric motor.It shouldbe

connected to epower supply that It 120 voltS, 60 Hz,

AC only {normal houSehold current). Do not operate

thistool on direct current(DC). A substantialvoltage drop

wlrrcause a Jossof power and the motorwill overheat, rf

yourtoot does not operate when plugged intoan outlet,

double-checkthe Dowersupply.

EXTENSION CORDS

When usinga powertool at a considerablecllstancafrom

spowersource, be sureto use an extensioncord that has

the capac'rtyto handlethe currentthe tool wiltdrew. An

undersizedcord will cause a drop in linevoltage,resulting

in overheatingand lossof power.Use the chart to deter-

minethe minimum wire size requiredIn an extensioncord.

Only roundjacketed cords listedby Underwritsr'sLabora-

tories (U_ sl_utd be used.

When workln 9 outdoorswith e Icon,use an ext_sk_n cord

_thB.tis _e_'_gne_tot ouL_'_deusa. _'hietype ot cord is _ee-

ignated w_th=WA"on the cord's )acket.

Before usingany sxte_don cord,_nspect it forloose or ex-

posedwires and cut orworn insulation.

0-2.0 2*1-3.4 3.0-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0

Cord Length WInDSize (A.W.G.)

25' 16 16 16 16 14 14

50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 18 16 14 12 10 --

"Used on_ga_,_e-20 amp_t:_

NO1rF_.:AWO- Arnedr,_mW'_ Gauge

AWARNING: Keep the extensioncord clearor the

workingarea. Positionthe cord so that it willnot get

caught on lumber,tools or other obstructionswhile

you are workingwith a power tool Failureto do so

can resultIn ssdous persona!injury.

A WARNING: Check exten._on cords before each

use. If damaged replace immediately.Never use tool

with a damaged cord sincetouchingthe _amaged

area could cause elec_cal shock resultingin serious

Injury.

Anti-KickbackPawls(radialarmandtablesaws)

Adevisewhich,whenpropertyinstatedandmaintained,

Is designedto stopthe workplace from beingkicked back

toward the front of the saw duringarippingoperation.

Arbor

The shaft on which a blade or cuttingtool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

A cut,rig operationmade wit'nthe blade at any angle

other than 90* to the table surface.

Chamler

A cut removingawedge from a black so the end (orpart

of the end) is angledrather than at 90..

Compound Cut

A cross cut made with both a miter end a bevelangle.

Crosscut

A cut_ng orshaping opera, on made acrossthe grainor

the width of the workplene.

Cutter Head (planers andjothters)

Arots_ng plece of adjustableblades. "Thecutterheed

removesmaterial from the workpiace.

Dado Cut

A non-throughcut which produces a squara-s_dednotch

or troughIn the workplece(requiresa speclalblade).

Featherboard

A deviceused to help controlthe wod_ptaceby gu)dlngit

sacuretyagainst the table o?fence during any dpplng

operation.

FPM or SPM

Feet per rnlnute(orstrokesper minute), used inreference

to blade movement.

Freehand

Performinga out withoutthe workplace beingguided by a

fence, miter gauge, or other aids.

Gum

A s_ck'7,sap-based residuefromwood products.

Heel

Altgnmentof the blade to the fence.

Karl

The material removed by the blade ina through cut or the

slot producedby the blade In a non-throughor partialcut.

Kickback

A hazardthat can occurwhen the blade b_ndsor stalls,

throwingthe workplace back toward operator.

Leading End

The end of the workplace pushed intothe tool first.

Miter Cut

A cuttingspars'donmade w_n the workpiece at any angle

to the blade otherthen 90°.

Non-Through Guts

Any cuing operationwhere the blade does not extend

completelythroughthe thicknessof the workpiace.

Push Blooke and Push Stloks

Devtcesused to feed the workplacethroughthe saw

blade duringcutting operations.A push stick (nota push

block)should be usedfor narrow dppingoperations.

These aids h_,p keep the operator's hands w_l away from

the blede.

Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A small heradrilledIn a workp_ce that sawes as a guide

for dr_(lfnglarge holesaccurately.

Resaw

A cuing op_atton to reducethe thickness of the work-

piece to make thinner pieces.

Resin

A sticky,se.p-t:_sed substancethat has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The numberof _rns completedby a spinningobjac_in

one minute.

Ripping or Rip Cut

A cuing operation alongthe leng'ih olthe workplace.

Rkdng Knife [table saws)

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

ty thinner than the saw b_ade,which h_ps keep the _erf

open and alsohelps to prevent kickback.

Saw Blade Path

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

it appliesto the workpiece, that area which will be orhas

been cut by the blade.

Set

The distancethat the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or

set)outwardfromthe face of theblade.

Snipe (planers]

De0rsssionmade at either end of a workpiece by cutler

bladeswhen the workpiace is not properlysupported.

Throw-Back

The throwing back of aworkplace usuallycaused by the

workpiecebeing dropped intothe blade orbeing placed

InadvertentlyIncontact with the blade.

Through Sawing

Anycut'_ng opera, on where the blade extends completely

throughthe thickness of the workplace,

Workplace or Material

The item on which the operationis beingdone.

WoltCmble

Sur_ce wh_rethe workplace restswhi(eperfom_inga

cutting,drilting,planing,orsandingoperation.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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

B_de Arbor ............................... 5/8 in.

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

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

Net Weight .............................. 36.5 tbs.

Cutting Capacitywtth Miterat0°/Bevel 0_:

Maximum nominal[umbersizes:....................2 x 6, 4 x 4

Cuttlng Capacity with Miter at 45°/Beve!0°:

Maximum nominallumbersizes:............................. 2x4

Cutting Capacity WithMiter at 0°iBeval 45°:

Maximum nominal lumbersizes:............................. 2x6

Cutting Capac'l_ with _i_er at 45"/Beve_45_:

Maximum nominal[umberalzes: ............................. 2x4

HANDLE

UPPERBLADE

GUARD

DUST GUIDE

DUST BAG

• SWITCH

TRIGGER

SELF-RETRACTING

LOWERBLADE

GUARD

SLIDINGMITER

FENCE

"NO HANDS"

BEVELSCALE

CROWNMOLDING

STOP

"NOHANDS"

BOUNDARYLINE

BEVELLOCKKNOB

FENCESCREW

ZEROCLEARANCE

THROATPLATE

Mm_ SCALE

BLADEWRENCH

STORAGE MITERLOCK

HANDLE

STOP

BLOCK

TABLE ROLLER

EXTENSION SUPPORT

MITER

TABLE

BASE POSITIVE

STO_S) WORKCLAMP

MITERLOCK

PLATE

Fig. I

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this product,familiarizeyourself

w_ ail operatingfeatures and safetyrules.

15 AMP MOTOR

Your sew has a powerful15 amp belt-drivenmotor with

sufficientpower to handle tough cuttinglobs. It Is made

w;th airball bsedngs,and has externallyaecesaibre brush-

es for ease of servicing.

10 in, BLADE

A 10 in. carbide-Upped saw blade is includedwith your

compound miter sew. It will cut materialsup to 4 in. thick

or 6 In. wide, depending uponthe angle at which the cut

is being made.

CARRYING HANDLE

See Figure 2.

For conveniencewhen carr_ng ortransportingyour

miter saw from one place to another,acarryinghandte

has been provldedon top of the saw arm.To transport,

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

lock it in the down position.Locksaw arm by pushingthe

lock pin to the left.

CARRYING

HANDL£

SAW LOCKPiN

ARM

DEVEL

KNOB

SPINDLE LOCK Bu'rroN

See Figure3.

A spindlelock buttonhas been providedfor lockingthe

spindlewhich keeps the blade In your saw fromrotating.

Depressand holdthe lockbuttonwhile instaging,chang-

ing,or removingblade.

SWITCH

mlGGER

SPINDLE

LOCKBUTi'ON

Fig. 3

SWITCH TRIGGER LOCK

See Figure 4.

Topreventunauthorizeduse of your compoundmiter saw,

we suggestthat you disconnectIt from the power supply

and lock the switch inthe off position.Totookthe switch,

installa padlock (notincluded)throughthe hole inthe

switchtrigger,A lock with a tong shackteup to 9/32 In.

diameter may be used. When the lock is insta(iedand

locked, the switchIs Inoperable.Store the padlockkey In

another location.

MITERLOCK

HANOLE

SAWARM

LOCKEDIN GOWNPOSITION

Fig. 2

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Rgure 2.

The miterlock handle securelyrocksyour saw at desired

miterangles.

Fig.4

LASERTRACTM LASER GUIDE

For more accurate cuts, a LasarTmcTM laser guide Is

includedwithyour miter saw. When used properly,the

laser guidemakes accurate, precisioncutting simpleand

easy.

Posn'IVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

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

31.62 °, and 45°onboth the left and rightside of the miter

table.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevellock knob securelylocksyour compoundmiter

saw at desired bevelangles.A positivestop adiustment

screw has been providedon each srdeof the saw arm.

These adjustment screwsare for making fineadjustments

at O"and 45".

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electdo brake has been providedto quioklystop blade

rotation after the switchis reteaead.

CROWN MOLDING STOP

The crown moldingstop makes positioningcrownmolding

verticallyagainstthe fence easier.

SLIDING MITER FENCE

Hold the workpiesa securely against the mRer fence when

making all cuts. The stiding feature atlows both fences (left

and right) to be moved when making bevel or compound

CLIts,

Slide the miterfences by tooseningthe fence screws.

Once the dealredposition of the miterfence Is deter-

mined, retightsnthe fence screws to securethe sliding

fence.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

The lower blade guardis made of shook-resistant,see-

throughplasticthat providesprotectionfl'omeach side

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

saw isloweredintotheworkplsce,

ROLLER SUPPORT

WI_ the miler supportInstalled, the workplacewill glide

smoothlyand levellyoverthe table extensions.

The followingtools (not Included} are needed for checking adlus_ents of your saw or forInstalling the blade:

COMBINATIONWRENCH(2)

10 ram,14me

COMSINA7"/ONS01/ARE

FRAMINGSQUARE

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER Fig.5

The follow'_ngi_:emsare Lncludedw|th your CompoundMiter Saw;

•Dust Bag

• DustGuide

•Table Extensions(2)

•Clamp Breaker

•CLampBracket Bolt

•RoLLerSupport

•LeveLerwith attached Wing Nut

•Stop Block wlthWing Bolt attached

•Miter Lock Handle

• WorkClamp

•Blade Wrench

• Outer BladeWasher

•Bolt

•Hex Key (3), 4 mm, 5 mm, and 8 mm

•Crown Molding Stop

•LaserGlasses

•Operator's Manual

BLADEWRENCH

LASERGLASSES

WORKCLAMP I_11ERLOCK

ROLLER

SUPPORT

HE)CKEYiS)

°°,T,,o =oy .

TABLEEXTENSION

4 ram,Sram,8 mm

_BRACKET

CROWNMOLDING _BOLT OUTER

STOP \8LAOE

WASHER

WINGSCREW

Fig. 6

_i WARNING- The use of ettechmentsor scsessodesnot listedmight be hazardousend c_uk_oause sedous

personalInjury.

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

•Carefullyliftsaw fTomthe carton by the carrying handle

and the saw base, and place it on a lard work surface.

NOTE: Th_ssaw is heeW.'To avoid back I_lury, _.w_th

your legs, notyour back, and get help when needed.

•Thissaw has been shipped with the saw arm secured

in the down position.To releasethe saw arm, push

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

puttout or the look pin,

• Uft the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressureshould

remain on the saw arm to prevent suddenrise upon

mtesae ol _hetie wrap.

•Inspect the tool carefullyto make sure no breakage or

damage occurreddudng shipping.

•Do not discardthe packing material un_JJyou have

carsfultyinspected and set'=sfectofi_yoperated the tool.

•The saw is factory set for accuratecutting. After

assarnbllngit, check for accuracy, if shippinghas

influencedthe settings,referto specific procedures

explained inthis manual."

•If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-932-3188 for assistance.

WARNING: (fany parts are m[sslng, do not operate

this tool untllthe missingpartsare replaced. Faflbre

to do so couldresult in possible sedouspersonal

injury.

_lb WARNING: Do notattempt to modify thistool

orcreate accessories notrecommendedfor use

with thistool. Anysuch alterationor modificationIs

misuse and could resultin a hazardouscondition

feeding to possibleseriouspersonal injury.

WARNING: Do not connect to powersupply until

assembly is complete. Failureto complycouJdresult

_naccJdantalstartingand poss]b_asarfous personal

iniu_

MOUNTING HOLES

See Figure 7.

_WARNING: Alwaysmake surethe compoundmltsr

saw is securelymounted to e workbench or an ap-

provedworkstand. Failureto heed thiswarning can

recuitinsadousperso_L inluw.

The compoundmiter saw shouldbe permanentlymount-

ed to afirm supportingsurfacesuchas a workbench.

Four bolt holes have been providedinthe saw base fOr

this puq_ose.Each of the four mounting holes should be

bolted securelyusing3/8 In. machine bolts,lockwashers,

an_ hex nuts(not included). Bo_tsshouldbe of su_clent

lengthto accommodate the saw base, [ockwashers, hex

nuts, and the thicknessof the workbench.

Tightec airfour bolts securely.

The hole pattern for mountingto a workbench is shownin

figure8. Carefullycheck the workbench attar mounting to

make surethat no movementcan occur duringuse. If any

Upping,sliding,orwalking is noted, securethe workbench

to the floorbefore operating.

TRACEHOLES

ATTHESELOCATIONSFOR

HOLEPATIF1ERN

BASE

TRACEHOLES

A"T"tHESELOCATIONSFOR

HOLEPA'TrERN

IAOUNTIH_iSURFACE

Fig. 7

Asmantfonedpreviously,thesawhasbeenfactory

assembledand adiusted.

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 8,

Cut the tie-wraps holdingthe saw arm and the miter lock

in place, Toinstallthe miter lock handle, place the thread-

ed stud into the threaded hole inthe controlarm, Turn

clockwiseto tighten,

EXHAUST

PORT

TIGHTEN

LOOSEN

CONmOL

ARM MnZX

TABLE

Fig. 8

DUST GUIDE

See Figure 9,

To Installthe dust guide, piecethe end overthe exhaust

port in the upper blade guard. Turnthe guideso that the

open end Is facing down or toward the rearof the saw.

Fig.9

DUST BAG

See FJgure10.

A dust bag ht providedfor use on this mitersaw. tt fits

over the dustguideon the up_r bladeg_l. To _nst_ll,

squeezethetwo metalclipstoopen themouthofthebag

and slideIton tothedustguide.Releasethecllps.The

metalrthginthe"gagshouldlockinbetweenthegrooves

on the dustguide.

To removethe dustbag for emptying, simplyreversethe

above procedure.

DUSTSUIDE

DUSTBAg

Fig. 10

TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figures 11 - 12,

Table extensionscan be instaflad ineither the left orthe

rfghtsfdeof the base.

To install:

i Insertthe ends of the table extensionsinto the holesin

the side of the bass and adjust the extensionsto the

desiredlength.

• Secure extensionsinplace by positioningthe clamp

bracketunder the extensionbeneath the base. Orient

the clamp bracket as shown in figure12.

•Usingthe clamp bracket bolt, securethe clamp

bracketin place.

NOTE: The clamp bracket bolt threadsthroughthe

c_ampbrac_,et and tightens againstbracket supporton

bottom of base, securingc_p bracket ag_nst _ble

extensions.

ROLLER SUPPORT

See Figure 13.

•Turnthe rottersupport upsidedown.

•Spin the wing nut onthe levelerclockwiseuntilthe

wing nut Is positionedIn the middle of the threads,

• Screw the leveler into the center brace of the roller

support.

•Turnthe rollersupport upright.

• W_ththe table extensionssecured inthe saw's base.

slide the roller support onto the extensions.

•Tightenthe wing nut on the back of the rollersupport

secudngit to the table extensions.

•The levelermust sit firmlyon the surfacethe saw is

mountedto. Adjustthe leveler up or down as needed.

•Once the leveleris in the proper position,turn the lever

wing nutuntilthe wing nut is t_ghtagainstthe center

brace.

CLAMP

BRACKET

CLAMP

BRACKETSCREW

SAW_'1E'WEOFROM6Ol"rOM

WINQNUT

BRACKET

SUPPORT BASE

TABLEEXTENSION

ROLLERSUPPORT

Fig. 12

TABLE

EXTENSION

WING NUT

Fig.13

TABLE SAWBASE

EXTENSION

Fig. 11

_lb WARNING: When usingthe work clampwith the

stop block,installthe clamp on the same side as the

stop block.This will elimlnatsthe possibilityof _rap-

ping the workpisce, resultinginthe saw b]adeand

work,oiecekickingup. Failureto heed thiswarning

can result inseriouspersona]injury,

STOP BLOCK

See Figure 14.

The stop block is usefulas a stop for making repstlt_ve

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

of the saw base:

• Slide the stop block onthe table extension,

• Adjustthe stop block the desired distancefromthe

blade for the outto be made.

•Tighten Smallwing screw to sacum the stop blockto

the table extension.

•Make a test cut in scrapmatariaI and measure the

length of the workplace,

•Make any necessaryadjus_ents.

WORK CLAMP ASSEMBLY

See Figure 15.

The work clamp provides greater controlby clampingthe

workpisce to the fence or the saw table. It also prevents

the workpisce from creeping toward the saw blade. Thisis

very helpfuiwhen cuttingcompoundmiters.

Depending on the cuttingoperationand the sizeof the

workpieee, it may be neces,_ry to use aC-clamp instead

of the work clamp to securethe workpiscepdorto making

the cut.

AWARNING: insome operations, the work clamp

assemblymay interferewlth the operationof the

blade guard assembly. Alwaysmake surethere is no

interferencewith the blade guardpriorto beginning

shy cutt_r_9 operationto reduce the riskof serious

personalInjury,

To installthewod_clamp:

•Piecetheshaftofthework clampineitherholeonths

saw table base.

•Rotate the knob on the work clampto move it in or out

as needed orpress the Rulckreleaselaverforfaster

position'mg,

TO INSTALL BLADE

See Figures 16.18.

WARNING: A10 in. blade Ls the rr_dmum blade

capacity of the saw. Never use ablade 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, wh'_e thicker blades w'lll prevent the

blade screw from securing the blade on the spindle.

Either of these situattons could result In aserious

accidentand can cauee seriouspersonal_njury.

STQP

BLOCK

TABLE

EXTENSION

BASE

MITER

SAWBASE

Fig. 14

WORK

cLAMP Fig. 15

•Unplugthesew,

• Loosenphillipsscrew onthe blade bolt coveruntil

b_de bolt cover can be raised.

•Gently raisethe lower blade guard bracket, releasing

tower blade guard_rom notch so that lower blade

guardand blade boRcover can be rotated up and back

toexposethe blade bolt.

•Depress the spindlelock button and rotate the blade

boil untO{the spindle (coke.

•Usingthe blade wrench provided, loosenand remove

the blade bdit,

NOTE: The b(edebolt has left hand threads.Turnblade

bolt clockwiseto loosen.

•Removethe laserguide or outer blade washer, no not

remove_nnerblade washer.

•Wipe adrop of oll onto Inner blade washer and outer

b(adewasher where they contactthe b(ede.

WARNING: if inner b_de washer has been

removed, mplaca it beforeplacing blade on

spindle, Failureto do so could cause an accident

since blade will not tightenproperty.

•Fit saw blade insidelower blade guard and onto

spindle.The blade teeth point downward at the fTont

O1"saw as shown infigure 16.

_l CALITIONt A_wayslnat_l[ the I_adewith the blade

teeth and the arrow printedon the side of the blade

pointingdown at the front of the saw. The direction

of blade rotationIs also stampedwith an arrow on

the upper blade guard.

•Replace the [aserguide orouter blade washer (see in-

structionson thefdiiowingpage). "thedoub_e=D"fiats

alignwith the fiats on the spindle.

•Depress spindle lockbutton and replace blade bolt.

NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads.Turnblade

boil count_mlockwlseto lighten.

•lighten blade bolt securely.

•Replace the lower blade guard and blade boil cover.

•Refightanthe phillipsscrew eecudng the blade bolt

cover.

_1 CAUTION: Make sure the spindlek>ckbutton is not

engaged before reconnectingsaw to power source,

Never engage spindle]ock buttonwhen blade is

rotating,

LOWERBLADE

GUARD8P,ACI(ET

PHILLIPS

SCIUEW

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

BLADE

BOLT

Fig, 16

LOWER

GUARD

INNERBLADE

WASHERWITH

O_U6LE'ir FlATS

Fig. 17

SPINDLE

LOCI[

DUll'ON

Fig. 18

MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE

See Figure 19.

• Unplug file saw.

See "To InstallBlade"onpage 17 inthe Asaernb/ysestion

of this operator's manual.

• Make sureinnerblade washer is in place before

pos_onlng b{adeon the sp_d(e o_the saw.

NOTE; The laser guidereplaces the outer blade

washer.

•Place the laser guide ontothe spindle, aligningthe

double "0' gets Inthe tasar guidew_ the fta_sonthe

spind{e.

•Positionfiat surfaceof laser guideagainst the blade.

Warning labels are visiblewhen laser guide is mounted

pmpedy.

•Depress spindlelock buttonand secure laserguide

usingonlythe special hex key bolt provided.

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

bolt counterclockwiseto tighten.

•Usingthe blade wrench providedwith the saw, tighten

bolt securely,

•Removethe blade wrench and store it In a safe place

for future usa.

•Replace the lower blade guardend blade boltcover.

•Rstlghten phillipsscrew sscudng blade bolt cover,

Tightenscrew secursiy.

A DANGER: Laser radiation,Avoiddirecteye contact

with lightsource.

ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE

See Figure20.

The laser guidewill generate a redceiored 1]neonthe

work surfacewhen the blade is spinningabove 500 rpm,

The red laserlinewill appear as a brokenlineon the

workplacewhen the blade assembly is In the uppermost

positionand the motor switchis activated, This broken

linewfll let you see your mark and yourlaser guide line at

the same time, and will assist you In liningup your mad(

for more accurate cuffingof the workplace.

AJignthe laserline and your mad( with the blade at the up*

permost position.Once both lines are tn a(Ignment,do not

move the workplace untilafter you have finishedcuffing.

As the blade asaembly is loweredtoward the workplace,

the broken(Inswll( becomesolid,

Make several practice outs on differentstylesand thick-

ness of material.

Fo{iowthe directionsbelow forusingthe laserguide.

Remo_l Your Mark:

Positionthe (seerfinenear the left edge of your mark on

the work surfaceInorder to removethe mad(.

To Cut Your Mark:

Positionthe lasarline near or overyour mark on the work

surface Inorderto cut the mark.

To Lsave Yore Mark:

Positionthe laserline near the tightedge of your mark on

the work surfacein orderto leave the mark.

Afteryou have become familiarwith usingthe laser gLdde,

you wlJJbe ableto remove, cut, orleave your mark onthe

wor_ surface. Practicewtllt_oh _o_ _heco,act posi_on

for aligningthe laserlinewith your mark.

BLADE

LASER

GUIDE

BOLT

WRENCH

SPINDLE

INNER

WASHER

Fig. 19

BROKEN

REDLINE

Fig. 20

NOTE:Manyofthe Illustrationsin thismanual show only

portionsof the compoundmiter saw. This is intentionalso

that we can ctsadyshow pointsbeingmade in the

Illustrations,Never operate your saw wlUtourlaD guards

securely in place and in good operating condition.

SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE

FENCE

See Figures21 -24.

• Unplugthe saw.

•Push down on the saw arm anti pulloutthe lock pin'co

releasethe saw arm,

•R_sa saw arm to its full raised position.

• Loosenthe miter lock handle,

•Rotate the re{tar tab(e untilthe pointer is posftioned

atO'.

•Rat(ghtanthe miter look handle.

• Lay a fi-am[ngsquare fiat on the miter table. Piece one

leg of the squareagainst the fence. Place the other

leg ot the squarebeside the throat plate in the miter

tabte.The edge of the square and the stot inthe throat

plate In the miter table shou(dbe parafle(as shown in

figure 21,

•If the edge of the framingsquare and the throat plate

inthe miter tabte are notparallel as shown in figures22

and 23, adjustmentsare needed.

•Usingthe 6 mm hex key, loosenthe socket head

screwssecuringthe fence, Adjustthe fence te_ or right

unlitthe framing squareand throat plate are parallel.

•Retfghtenthe screws securely and recheckthe fence-

to-tabre alignment before reinstallingthe slidingmiter

fence.

FENCE

FQuRAMIARNEG/MITERTABLE

M.RERL,02K...---'_ J_ THROATPLATE

HANDLE _'- _ '"""'_""=

FRAMING FENCE MITERTABLE

SQUARE

THROATPLATE

VIEWOFMITERTABLENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED Fig.22

FENCE

/MI ,..E

VIEWOFMITERTABLENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUS'iMEXTSAREREQUIRED Fig. 23

SOCKETHEAD SOCKETHEAl)

SCREW(S) SCREW(S)

VIEWOFMITERTABLESQUAREWITHFENCE

CORRECTLYAN&/STED

Fig. 21

Flg.24

SQUARINGTHE SAWBLADETO THEFENCE

See Figures25 -28.

•Unplugthe saw.

•Pullthe saw arm all the way down and engagethe lock

pin to ho_dthe saw arm in transport position.

•Loosenthe miter took handle.

•Rotatethe miter table untilthe pointeris positioned

at0".

•Retightenthe miter(ock handle.

•Lay a framingsquare flat on the miter table. P(aceone

leg of the squareagainst the fence. Slide the other leg

ol the square against the fiat part of blade.

NOTE: Make surethat the square contactsthe fiat part

of _s blade, not the b_adeteeth.

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

lelas shownin figure25.

• If the frontor back edge of the blade angles away from

the square as shown infigures26 and 27, adjustments

are needed.

•Usinga8mm wrench, loosenthe hex screwsthat

securethe mountingbracket to the miter table.

• Rotatethe mountingbracketleft or rightuntilthe blade

is parallelwi_ the square.

•Retightenthe screws secure(yand recheckthe blade-

to-fence alignment.

FENCE

BASE

FENCE

BASE

FRAMINQ

SQUARE

VIEWOFBLAOENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,AD-aQSTMENT__'_EREQUIRED

FRAMING

SQUARE

V)EWOFELARENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED

9mrn$QCKL_'

HEADSCREW(S)

Fig,26

Fig. 27

MITER

TABLE

VIEWOFBLARE

SQUAREWiTHFENCE

Rg. 25

MOUNTING'

BRACKET Fig.28

SQUARINGTHE BLADETOTHE MITER

TABLE

See Figures29 - 32.

• Unplugthe saw,

• Pullthe saw arm all the way down and engage the lock

pin to holdthe saw arm In transport position.

•Loosenthe miter lock handle.

•Rotatethe miter table untilthe pointeris positioned

atO'.

•Securelytightenthe miter lockhandle.

II Loosenbevellock knob and set saw arm at 0"bevel

(blade set 90"to mitertable). 33ghtenbevellock knob.

•Place a combinationsquare againstthe mitertable and

the fiat part of saw blade.

NOTE: Make surethat the square contacts the fiat part

o_the saw blade, notthe blade 1seth,

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

alignmentat several points.

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

lel.

•ffthe top or bosom of the blade anglesaway from the

square as shown In figure30, adjustmentsare needed.

•Usinga 10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench, loosen

the lock nut secudngpositivestop adjustmentscrew.

/_so _oosenbeve_lock knob.

•Adjustpositivestop adjustmentscrew to bdng blade

into a(ignmentwiff_(he square.

•Ratlghtenbevel lockknob, Next, retightenlocknut

securingthe positivestop adjustment screw. Recheck

bla_a-to-t_bie elignmertt.

NOTE:The above procedure can be used to check

squareness of the blade to the mitertable at both 0"

and 45"angles.

FENCE

COMG[NATION

SQUARE

FENCE

COMB_ATION

SQUARE

MITER

TABLE

CORRECTVIEWOFBLADE

SOUABEWITHMITERTA6lE

MITER

TABLE

VIEWOFBLABENOTSQUAREWITHMITER

TABLE,ABJUSIMENTSAREREQUIRED

•BLADE

Rg, 29

Fig,30

POSI"FNESTOP

ADJUSTMENT

rFOR

O°ANGLES

LOCK

Fig.31

Thissawhasthree scale indicators,two on the bevel

scale and one on the miterscale. Aftersquadngadjust-

ments have been made, it may be necessaryto loosen the

Indicator screws and reset them to zero. FENCE

•BLADE

COMBINATION

SQUARE MnER

TABLE

VIEWOFBLADENOTSQUAREWITHMITER

TAm.E,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED Fig. 32

_1= WARNING: Do notallow famlllarltywlth tools to

make you careless. Remember that e carelessfrec-

tion of a second is sufScient to inflict severe in)ury.

,_ WARNING: Ahvayswear safetygoggle or safety

glasseswith side shieldswhen operatingtools. Fail-

ure to do so could resultIn oblects beingthrownInto

your eyes resultingin possibleseriousinjury.

_, WARNING: Do not usa any attachmentsor acces-

sories not recommended by the manufacturer of

this tool The use of attachmentsor accessoriesnot

recommendedcan result inseriouspersonalinjury.

CAUTION: Do not start the compoundmiter saw

wfthout checkingfor interferencebetweentile bIade

and the throat plate. Damage could resultto the

blade if it strikesthe throat plate dudng operationof

the saw.

APPLICATIONS

This product has been designed onlyfor the purposes

_sted _,ow;

• Crosscuttingwood and plastic

• Crosscuttb_gmiters, joints,etc. for pictureframes

moldings,door casings,and finejoinery

•Beret c_ttin9 and compound cu_n 9

NOTE. The blade providedis finefor most wood cutting

operations,but for finejoinerycuts or cuttingplastic, use

oneof the acoesso_ blades availabk_fromyour nearest

Sears retail store.

AWARNfNG: Beforestartingany cuttingoperation,

clampor bolt the compoundmiter saw to awork-

bench. Neveroperate the miter saw on the floor orin

a crouchedposition.Fallursto heed thiswarning can

resultin seriouspersonalinjury.

NOTE:Always check for Interferencebetween the blade

and the sliding miter fence BEFORE attempting to make

a cut. Some compound mitercuts requirethe slidingmiter

fence to be movedor completelyremoved before making

the cut.

CUTTING WITH THE COMPOUND MITER

SAW

,_ WARNING: When usingawork c_mp or C-c_mp

to securethe workpiece, clamp workpieca on one

sideof the blade only.The workpiese must remain

free onone ride of the.blade to prevent the blade

frombinding inworkplace. The workpleca binding

the b_adewgtcause motor stallingand klckback.'Thls

siluafioncould cause an accident resumingin pos-

slbresedous personalinjury.

STRAtGHT

CROSSCUT

TO CROSSCUT

See Rgure 33.

A crosscut(smade by cuffingacrossthe grainof the

workpieca. A straightcrosscutis made with the miter

table set at the 0"position.MRercrosscutsare made wlth

the mitertable setat some angle otherthan zero.

• Pullout the lockpin and liftsaw arm to its full height.

•Loosenthe miter lockhandle.

• Uft the miterlock plateto disengage.

•Rotatethe saw table until the pointer alignswiththe

desiredangle onthe miter scale.

•Rsioasethe miterlock plate.

NOTE: Youcan qu'_cklyk_cats_', 15°,22-1/2", 31.62",

and 45"leftorright by releasingthe lock plate as you

rotate the contr_ arm. The lock plata wil_seat itselfin

one of l_e pes_ve stop notches,located in the m_ter

table frame.

• Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

_k WARNING: Toavoid seriouspersonal injury, ahvays

tightenthe miter lock handlesecurely beforemaking

a cut. Failureto do so could resultinmovementof

the controlarm or mitertable while makinga cut.

•Place theworkplacefiat on the mitertable withoneedge

securely against the fence, if the boardiswarped, place

the convex side against the fence, ff1he concave edge

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

collapseon the blade at the end of the cut,jammingthe

b!ade.

•When cutt'mg(ong piecesof lumberor mo(ding, support

the oppositeend of the stock wRha rollerstand orwith

a worksurface level with the saw table. See Figure38.

Align cutting line on the workplace with the edge of

blade.

Grasp the stock firmly wilh one hand and secure

it against the fence or use the optional work clamp or a

C-clamp to secure the workplece.

_1_ WARNING: Toavoid seriouspersenalinjury, keep

hands outsidethe no hands zone; at least 3 In. from

blade. Never perform any cuttingoperationfreehand

(withoutholdingworkpiece againstthe fence). The

blade couldgrab the workplace If It slips ortwists.

•Beforeturningonthe saw,perform a dryrunofthe cutting

operationjust to make surethat no problemswill occur

whenthe cut is made.

•Grasp thesaw handle firmly then squeeze theswitch

trigger. Allow several seconds for the bladeto reach

maximum speed.

ISIowh/lowerthebladeintoand throughtheworkplece.

•Rsieese the swRch trigger and allowthe blade to stop

rotatingbefore raisingthe blade out of workpiece, Wait

untilthe doct_c brake stops blade from toming before

removingthe workplace from the rarer tab_e.

TO BEVELCUT

See Figures 34.35.

A bevel cut is made by cuffingacross the grainof the

workp{ecewith the blade angled to the work,piece. A

straight bevelcut is made withthe mitertable eat at the

zero degree positionand the blade set at an angre

between 0"and 45".

• PU[[outthe lock pin and liftsew arm to its fullheight.

•Loosenthe miter lock handle.

•L{f_the miter lock plate to disengage,

•Rotate the sew table until the pointer aligns wlth zero

on the miter scale.

•Release the miter lock plate.

NOTE: You can quickly locate zero by releasing the

lock p_ata as you rotate the Control arm.'The lock plate

will east tteaLfin one of the built-In positive stop notch-

es, located in the miter table frame.

•Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

_lb WARNING: Toavbld serious persona|{nit,a7,always

tightenthe miter lockhandle securely before mak{ng

acut. Faitureto do so could resultin movement of

the conbol arm or miter babtewh'dema_ng e cut.

•Adjustmentsof the miter fence mustbe made to cor-

respondto the desiredangle of the bevel cut prior 'm

tfting the saw arm. The fence is markedfor 0%30°, or

45% Loosenthe fence screw on the miterfence, slide

the fence to the desiredposition,and retightanthe

fence screw.

•The 45" triangle onthe miter fence providesfor the

maximum clears.acerequiredfor adjustingthe miter

saw's anglewhen making a bevel or compoundcut.

•Loosenthe bevellock knob and move the saw arm to

the left or rightto the desired bevelangle.

NOTE"When bevelingto the right,it wilt be necessary

to swivel the stop screw out of the way.

•Bevelanglescan be set from 0"to 45".

•Alignthe Indicatorpoint for the desiredangle.

LEFTSn)E R)GHTSIDE

INDICATOR

SCALE _U_R6

B_CKET

INDICATOR

• Once the saw arm has been set atthe desiredangle,

securelytightenthe bevet lock knob,

•Piece the workp_ecefiat on the miter table with one

es_gesecurelyagainstthe fence, if the board iswarpe_,

place the convex sideagainst the fence, _fthe concave

edge of a board is p)aced againstthe fence, the board

couldcollapseon the blade st the end of the cut. jam-

mlng the btade.

•When cutting_ongpieces of lumberor mbldlng,

supportthe oppositeend of the stock with aroller

stand orwith a work surfaceteve_with the saw table.

•Alignthe cuffingline on the workpiecewith the edge of

sew blade.

•Grasp the stock firmlywith one handand secureit

against the fence or use me optionalwork clampor a

C-clamp to securethe workplace.

_. WARNING: To avoid serious personalinjury,

keep hands awayfrom cuttingarea. Never perform

any cuttingoperationfreehand Without holding

workpieceagainst the fence),The b_adecould grab

'_heworkplace Lf_tsl_psor twists.

• Before turn_ngon the sew, performa dry run of +,hecut-

ring operat'Lonjust to make sure thatnoproblems will

occur when the cut is made.

•Graspthe saw handle firmlythen squeezethe switch

'_rlgger.Allowseveralsecondsfor the blade to reach

maximum speed.

• Slowlylower the blade intoand throughthe workpiece.

•Releasethe switch triggerand allow the saw blade to

stop ro_ling before raisingthe blade out of workpiene.

Wait untilthe electric brakestops blade fromturnlng

befere removingthe wor!_[soe from miter ruble.

BEVELCUT

FENCE

SCREW

FIg. 35

TO MAKE A COMPOU'ND MITER CUT

Acompoundrafter cut Is acut made usingamiter angle

and abevel angle at the same _me. This type of cut is

usedto make pictureframes, cut molding, make boxes

wfth slopingsides, and for certain roofframingcuts.

To make this type of cut the contreiarm on the mitertable

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 compoundmiter setups

due to the interactionof the two angle settings.

Ad)ustmentsof miter and bevelsattfngs are interde-

pendentwith one another. F.schtime you adjustthe miter

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

each time you adjustthe bevel setting youchange the

effect of the miter sethng.

tt may take severalsettings to obtainthe desiredcut. The

firstangle sa_lng should be checkedafter settingthe

second angle, sinceadjustingthe second angleaffects

the first.

Once the two correct settingsfor apartfcularout have

been obtained, always make a test cut In scrap material

before making afinish cut in good matedai.

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

• Loosenthe miter [ock hend(e.

•Liftthe miterlock p_ateto disengage.

• Rotate the saw fable unt_ the pointeralignswith the

desiredangle on the miter scale.

• Release the miter lockplate.

NOTE: Youcan quloldylocate0°, 15°, 22-1/2 °, 31.62°,

and 45" left or fight by ra_sasingthe miter lock plate

as you rotatethe controlarm. The miterlock plate will

seat itselfin one of the positivestop notches,located

in mitertable frame.

•Retightan the miter lock handle securely.

•Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut In scrap

matedaL

•Place the workpiece fiat on the miter table with one

edge sacureh/against the fence, ff the board is warped,

place the convex side against the fence. The concave

edge of aboard could collapse on the _ade at the end

of the cut, jamming the blade.

•When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, sup-

port the opposite end of the stock with aroller stand or

with a work surface lava/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 optiona! work clamp or a

C-clamp to secure the workpiese when possible.

_1= WARNING: Toavoid seriouspersona/Injury,always

keep hands away from cuttingarea. Neverperform

any cutting operation freehand (without holding

workpisce against the fence). The b_aLdacould grab

the workpiece ff _tslips or twists.

•Before turningon the saw, performa dry run of the cut-

ting operationlustto make surethat noproblemswl!l

occurwhen the cut is made.

• Grasp the saw handletirmiy then squeeze the switch

tdgger.A_lowseveral secondsfor the blade to reach

maximum speed.

•Slowly lower the blade into andthroughthe workpiase.

•Releasethe switchtrigger and allowthe bladeto stop

rotatingbefore raisingthe blade out of werkpiece. Wait

untilthe e_ecthcbrakestops blade from turningb_fore

removingthe workplacet"rommlter ta_a,

_. WARNING: To avoid sedous_al injury, always

tightenthe miter lock handlesecurelybefore making

acut. F_ture to do so couldrasuitin movement of

'{hecontrolarm or mitertable wh'_tsma_ng a cut.

•Adjustmentsof the miterfence must be made to cor-

respond to the daslredangle of the bevel cut prior to

tJlUngthe saw arm. The fence is marked for 0°, 30°, or

45°, Loo_ the fence screw on the mit_ fence, s_de

the fence to the desired poeftlon,and ret|ghtanthe

fence screw.

•The 45° triangle on the miterfence providesfor the

maximum c{sarancerequired for adjustingthe miter

saw's angle when making a bevel or compound cut.

•Loosenthe bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to

the left or right to the desiredbevel angle.

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

•Once the saw arm has been sat at the desiredangle,

sacurety tightenthe bevel lock knob.

Fig. 36

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure38.

Longworkpieces need extra supports.Supportsshould

be placed along the workp)ece so it does not sag.The

support should let the workpisoe lay fiat onthe base

of the saw and work table dudng the cuffingoperation.

Use the optional work clamp or s C-clamp to securethe

workpisoe.

L_, WARNING'. Toavoid seriouspersonalinjury,alwsys

keep hands outsidethe no handszone; at least 3

in. from blade. Never performany cuffingoperation

freehand(wikhouLholding workp'Leoeagainst the

fence). The blade cupid grab the wor_pleoe i1It slips

ortwists.

45"X 45"COMPOUNDMITERCOT

Fig. 37

LONGWOR|(PIECE

ROLLER

SUPPORT

Fig. 38

CUTTINGCOMPOUNDMITERS

"toa%d|nmaking the coTrectsettings,_e compound angle se_n9 chaTtbelow has been provided.,_nce compound cuts

are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trialcuts should be made in scrapmatedar,and muchthought and planning

made, priorto makingyour requiredcut.

PITCH

o =oE 4I5I6I7IsI9Ito

O" M-45"00° M-36"00° M'3D'O0° M'25"71° M-22"50° M'20"O0° M'18"00°

B- 0.00° B- 0,00" B- 0,00" B- 0,00°B- 0.00" B- 0.00°B- 0.00 °

5oM-4_..89 °M-35.90 °M-29.91 ° IM-25.63 ° M-22.42 ° M-19.93 ° M-17.94 °

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

10o M.-.44.56° M-35.58 ° M-29.62 ° M-25.37 °M-22.19" M-19.72 ° M-17.74 °

B- 7,05 =8- 5,86°8- 4.98°B- 4.32° B- 3.81° B- 3.40°8- 3,08°

15" M-44"0_'° M-35"06° k_-29"15°iM-24'g50 _'2_'_° M'I°_'37° M'17"42°

8-1Q.55 ° 8- 8.75°8- 7,44°iB- 6.45°B- 5.68°B- 5,08° B- 4.59°

20" M'43'22= M'34'32° M'28'48° M'24'35° M'21'27° M'18"88° M'16"98°

B-14,00 °B-11.60" B- 9.85" 8- 8.53" B- 7.52" B- 5.72" B- 6.0"r

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

25°B-17.39" B-14.38 ° B-12.20" I B-10,57 °B- 9,31°B- 8.31° B- 7.50°

30° M-40.89 _M-32._8 °M-28.57 _M-22,64 ° M-!9.73 °M-17.50 ° M-15.72 °

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

35°M-39.32 °M-30.76 bM-25.31 °M-21.53 °M-18.74 ° M-!6.60 °M-14,90 °

8-23.93 b8-'t9.70 °B"tB.6"P 8-14.41 ° B-12.68 °8-11.31 °8-10.21 °

40°M'37.45 °M-29.10 °M-23.86 °M-20,25 °M-17.60 °M-15.58 ° M-13,98 °

B-27.03" B-22.20 =B- 18,75' B- 16.19=B- 14.24° B- !2.70 =t3- 11.46°

M-35,26 °M-27,19 °M-22,,?.1=M-18,80 °M-16.32 ° M-14,43°1 M-12,94 °

45 °B- 30.00°B-24.56 _B-20.70 °B-17.87 °B-15,70 ° 8-14.00 °B-12.62 °

M-32.73 °M-25,03 ° M-20.36 ° M-17.20 °M-14.91 °M-13.17°mM-11.80°

50° B-32.80 °B-26,76 ° B-22.52 °B- 19.41° B- 17.05°B-15,19 °B- 13.69°

M-29,84 ° M-22.62 ° M-18.32 °M-15.44 °M-13,36 ° M-11.79°! M-10.56 °

55 ° 8-35,40" B- 28.78°8-24,18 °El- 20.82° B- 18,27°8- 16.27° 8- 14.66°

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

60° B-37,76 °B-30.60 ° 8-25.65 °B-22.07 °B-19.35 ° 8-_7.23 ° B- 15,52°

M-22.91 °M-17.07 °M-13-71 °M-11,50 ° M- 9.93°M- 8.74°M- 7.82 °

65° 8-39.86 ° 8-32.19 ° 8- 26.95° 8-23.16" 8-20.29 °8-18.06" 8-16.25 °

70" M-18.68 °M-13,95 °M-11.17 °M- 9,35°i M- 8.06°M- 7.10°' M- 6,34 °

8-41.64 °B-33.53 ° 8-28.02 °B-24.06 ° B-21.08 °B-18.75" B-16.88 °

75°M'14.51 °M-10.65 °M" 8.50°M- 7,10=M- 6.12°M- 5.38°' M- 4.81°

B" 43.08°8-34.59 ° B-28.88 ° B-24.78 °B-21.69 °B" 19.29" B- 17.37°

80°M- 9.85°,M- 7.19°M" 5.73°M- 4.78°1 M- 4.11°M- 3.52°' M- 3,23=

8.44.1,€ °B-35.37 oB-29.50 °8.25.30 °I B. 22.14_B. 19.68=B. 17.72o

M- 4.98 °M- 3.62 °M- 2.88° M- 2.40° M-2,07 °M-1.82 ° M- 1.62"

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

M- 0.00° IM" 0.00 °M- 0.00° M- 0.00° I M- 0.00° M- 0.00° M- 0.00 °

90° _- 45._ _ B- 36.00 °15-30.00= _" 25.71°I_ 22,50 °IB-20.00°B- 18,00°

Each B (Bevet)and M(Miter) Setting is Givento the Closest 0.005°.

COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES

CUTrlNG CROWN MOLDING

"['hecompoundmiter sew does an excellentjob of cut-

ting crown molding. In general, compound mRersaws do

abetter jo_ of cuttingcrown moldingthen any othertool

made.

In orderto fit properly,crown molding must be compound

miteredwith extreme accuracy.

The two contaet surfacesor_a piece of crown motdtng

that fit fiat againstthe cettlngand the wall of a room are at

anglesthat, when added together,squatexactly gO'. Most

crown molding has a top rest angle (the seetfonthat fits

fiat against the ceiling)of 52"and a bottom rear angle (the

sectionthat fits fiat against the wall} of 36".

LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER

TABLE

See Figure 39.

"Touse this method for accuratelycutting CTownmolding

for a 90"insideor outsidecorner, laythe moldingwith its

broad back surfacefiat onthe m_tertable end against the

fence.

52" CEILING

When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound

miters, remember that the se_ings areinterdependent;

changing one angle changes the other angle as well.

Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings ere very

preeise end diff_cuitto set. Since it is veryeasy for these

angles to shift, all settings shoutd first be tested on scrap

molding. AJso most walls do not have angles of exactly

90", therefore, you will need to fine tune your seffings.

When cuffing crown molding by this method the bevel

angle should be set at 33,9" either right or left. The crown

molding stops are marked either 33.9" or 45" for the exact

angle for cutting crown molding (see figure 40).The miter

angle should be set at 31.62" either right or left, depending

on the desired cut for the application. See the chart be|ow

for correct angle settings and correct positioning of crown

molding on miter table.

The seffings in the chart on page 30 can be used for cut-

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

angles. The crown molding is placed/]at on the miter tsble

using the compound features of your miter sew.

FENCE

TOPEDGEAGMHSTFENCE-

• LEFTSIDE,INSIDECONNER

•RIGHTSIDE,OUTSIOECORMER

MITERI"NSLE

INSIDE

CORNER

FENCE

OUTSIDE

CORtiER

BOTTOMEDGEAGAINSTFENCE-

•RIGHTSIDE,iNSIDECORNER

•LEFTSIDE,OUTSIDECORNER

MITERTABLE

CROWNMOLDINGFLATONMtTER'TAlSLE

Fig. 39

Fig.

Bevel

Angle lype of Cut

Setting

Left side, Ioside comer

1. Top edge of molding against fence

33.85" 2. Miter lathe set right 3_.62"

3. Save taft end of cut

Right side, Inside comer

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

37,.35" 2. Miter table set left 31.62"

3. Save left end of cut

Left side, outside comer

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

33.85" 2. Miter table set left 31.62"

3. Save dght end of cut

Right side, outside corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence

33.85" 2. Miter tab(e set dgh_ 31.62"

3. Save fight end of cut

molding.Alsomost walls do not have angles of exactty

90",therefore,youw,I need to finetune your settings.

When cuing crown mo_inc3 by this me_od the bevel

angle shouldbe set at 0". The m_tarangle should be s_tat

45"either dght or left,depending onthe desiredcut for the

a_plic_on.

Usingthe markingson the throat plate, you can accurately

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

2-314 in., 3-5/8 In.,and 4-5/8 in. YOUcannot use the mark-

Ings on the throat plate when cuttingcrown molding with

45"and 4.5"angles.

•Loosenthe crown molding stop by turningthe knob

counterclockwise.

n P_ce the stopin the hole on eitherthe left orthe fight

sideof the saw's b_,se.See/iguro 41.

•Wlth the bottom of the molding(wallside)against the

miterfence and the top of the molding(ceilingside)

againstthe mRertable, aUgnwith the desiredmark: on

the throat plate themspk_the _own residingstop until

it fits snugglyagainst the crown molding.

•Securethe crown molding stop in place by turningthe

knob clockwise.

•Hold the crown molding in place with your hand (the

side not securedwith the stop).

NOTE: NEVF_Rhaveyour hand _nsidethe no hands

zone whi_ethe sew is on.

• Slowly tower the blade mrs andthrough the wor_oisce.

•Releasethe switchrigger and allow the blade to stop

rotatingbefore relsing the blade outof workplace. Wait

untilthe electric brakestops blade fTomturningbefore

removingthe workpisce frommiter table.

CROWNMOinlRO

STOP

CUTTING MOLDING USING THE CROWN

MOLDING STOP

See Figures41 and 42.

Touse this method for accurately cuffingcrown molding

fora g0"insideor OutSidecomer, place the crown molding

upsidedown onthe mitertable.

Keep Inmind that the angles for crown moldingsare very

precise and difficultto set, Since "¢_is very eseyfor these

angles to shift, allseffinga should firstbe tested on scrap

Fig. 4.t

MARKINGSON

THROATPLATE

Fig.42

CUTTINGWARPEDMATERIAL

Rgums 43 -44.

When cuttingwarped material,elways make sureit is

positioneo'on the miter tablewith the convex side

against the fence as shown in figure43.

If the warped material is positionedthe wrong way as

shown in figure44, it will pinchthe blade nearthe comple-

tion of the cut.

WRONG

Fig. 44

_lk WAJRHtN,G: To avo_ akickback_ to avoid

asdous personalinjury,never positionthe concave

edge of bowed or warped material against the fence.

CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES

See Figure45.

When cuttingwide workpiecassuch as a 2 in. x 6 in.,

boardsshould be damped with a C-clamp as shown In

figure45.

WIDE

UOARD

RIGHT

Fig. 43

Fig. 45

,_ WARNING: Before performing any adjustment,

make surethe tool Is unpluggedfromthe power

supplyand the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position.

Failureto heed thiswarning could result in serious

personal Iniury.

The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the fac-

tory for makingvery accurate cuts. However,soma of the

components might have moved outof alignmentduring

shipping.PJSO,over a period of time, rsadlustmentwill

probably become necessarydue to wear. Afterunpacking

the saw, check the foflowing adjus_xnentsbefore you

begin usingsaw. Make any readjustmentsthat are

necessaryand periodicallycheck the partsalignment

to make surethat the saw is cuttingaccurately.

v__P0SI_VE STOP

AOJUS NENT

oI,y FOR

LOC

NUT(S)

Fig. 46

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: These adjustmentswere made at the factory and

norm=ly do not requirereadjustment.

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

• The saw arm shouldfisa completelyto the up position

by flsalf,

•If the saw arm does notraise by itself or if there is play

in the pivot ioints, have saw repaired at yournearest

ServiceCenter.

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

•The compound mitersaw Shouldbevel eeai)yby loos-

eningthe bevel lockknob and tiffingthe saw arm to the

left.

• If movement is tight orif thereis play in the pivot,have

saw repairedby aqualifiedservicetschnlclan at your

nearestSears Service Center to avoid riskof personal

injury.

DEPTH STOP

The depth stop is factorysetto providemaximumcuffing

capacity forthe 10 in. saw blade providedwith the saw.

j_ WARNING: When ssr_blng, use only _dentlcal

replacementparts. Use of any other part maycreate

ah,_._rdor c_use product da_ge.

_IL WARNING: Always wear safety goggissor safety

glasseswith sideshieldsduringpower tool operation

orwhen blowingduet. If operationis dus_, also wear

a dust mask.

GENERAL

Avoidusingsolventswhen qleaning pisstlc parts. Most

plastlcaare susceptibleto damage fromvadous types of

commercialsolventsand may be damaged by their use.

Use clean clothe to remove dirt,carbondust, etc.

_1_ WARNING: Do not at any t_',e let brake fluids,

gasoline,petroleum-b,'tsedproducts,penetrating

oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts.

Chemicals Pan damage, weaken or destroy pisst[c

which may rsoutt in serious personal in)ury.

tt has been foundthat electric tools are subject to

eccaismtsd wear and possibleprematurefailure when

they are used on fiberglassboats, sports cars,waltboard,

spacklingcompounds, or plaster.The chips and grindings

fromthese materialsare high,/abrasive to electdctool

partssuch as beadngs, brushes, commutators, etc.

Consequently,it is not recommended that 1histool be

usedfor extended work on any fiberglassmatsr_al,wall-

board, spacklingcompounds, or piaster.Duringany use

on these materials it is extremelyimportant that the tool is

cleaned frequentlyby blowingwith an air let.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearingsin thistool are lubricatedwith a suffi-

cientamount of highgrade lubdcant for the lifeof the unit

under normaloperatingconditions.Therefore,no further

lubricationis required.

_k WARNING: To ensuresafetyand re_ablll_, al_

repairs -- with the exceptionof the externallyances-

sibfebrushes- should be performed by a qualified

servicetechnicianat aSears storeto avoid dsk of

personatinjury.

Fig.47

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

see Figure47.

Yoursaw has externally eccessible brush assemblies that

shoutd be pedodicallychecked forwear.

Proceed as follows when replacement Is _qulred:

• Unplugthe saw.

,_ WARNING: Fs_ureto un_j the saw could resultin

eccidental startingcausingserious injury.

• R_oIa bnJ_'t _ap wit_. ascrewdriver.Brushassembly

Is spdng _oadedandWIUpop o_ when you remove

brushcap.

•Remove brushassembly,

•Check forwear. Reptacaboth brusheswhen either has

less than 1/4 In. length of carbonremaining. Do not

replace one sidewithout repisctngthe other.

•Reassembleusingnew brushsssembIiss. Make sure

curvatureof brushmatchsa curvatureof motor and

th= brush moves freelytn brushtube.

•Make surebrushcap is odantadcorrectly(straight)and

re_iace.

•Tighten brushcap securely. Do not overtighten.

CHANGING THE BATTERIES

See Figure 48.

•Unp(ug the saw.

Removethe laear guidefrom the saw. Lay laserguide on

a fiat surfacewith the two phillipsscrews facing upward.

Removethe screws and separatethe laserguidecover

fromthe laser guide support.

Removethe three buttonceil batteries usinga non-con-

ductJvede_ce suchas a toothpick.

NOTE: RepLacethe batteries wRhsilveroxide batteries

that have a retingof 1.5 voltand 180 mah (mitfiampem

hour)minimum(Number357 sliveroxide only).

When replacingthe batteries,the laserguide shouldbe

thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrushor similarde-

vice, to removeall sawdust and debds,

Do not attempt to activate the laser.

The |seer is activated by means of e centrifugal switch

ontywhile the saw motor is runningand the laser guide is

mountedon the saw.

After cleaning laserguide and replacingbatteries,secure

laserguide coverto laser guidesupport usingthe two

philtipshead screws,For properassembly,be sum to

alignthe key onthe laserguidecoverwith the key s]ot in

the laserguide support.Tighten screws securely,

NOTE: Aperture inlaser guidecovermust be aligned with

aperture(n laser guidesupport.

_IL CAUTION: Use of canve(s or adjustmenfa or per-

formance of proceduresother thanthose specified

_erelnmay resultIn hazardousradiationexposure.

LASERGUIDE ! I

SUPPORT

LASERgUIDE APERTURE

SUPPORT

(UPS_E DOWNVIEW)

PLASTIC

BATIERY

UISULATOR

REG_VE(-)

LASERGUIGE !j

COVER SLUT

U_ER gUIDE Fig,48

DANGER: Laser radiation when open and inter-

lock defeated. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

BELTREPLACEMENT

See Figure 49.

The saw is powered by a belt-drivenmotor. Periodically

check the beltfor wear and replace it when necessary.

Proceed as follows when replacement is required:

• Unplug the saw.

WARNING: Failureto unplug",hesaw couldrseuftin

accidental startingcausingseriousinjury.

•Pull saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin

to holdthe saw arm in transportposition.

• Usingaphi(iipascrewdriver,removethe screws from

the belt cover.Carefullylift the belt cover off the hous-

ing and set aside,

•Loosenthe adjustment screws.

•Loosenthe set screw on the motor housing.Pushthe

motor houslngdown untllthere Is enough slack In the

belt for it to be removed from a_o_ndthe pulleys.

•Place the new belt (groovesturned to the inside}

around the bottom pulley.

•Pushthe motor hous(ng down with one handwhlfa

pu_lingthe be_tup and overthe second pulleywith the

other hand, Fle_sesethe motor housing.

•Turnthe be_tby hand un{il you are certain It is pmpedy

aligned on the groovesof the pulleys.

•Liftthe motor housingup and retlghtenthe set screw,

•Check belt tensionby squeezingthe belt. Usinglight

pressure,the bdt shoulddeflectapproximately1/4 in.

NOTE: if belt tension is not correct,a_justthe set

screw untiltension is correct.

•Onse belt tension is correct, retightsnadjustment

scrow8.

•Reinstall the be(t cover wi_h the phillips screws.

MOTORHOUSING SETSCREW

BELTCOVER

SCREWS

S_REWS

BELT

Fig.49

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••HI ' CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740

Figure A

,- , CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740

The modelnumberwillbe found ona plate attached to the motor housing.Alwaysmentionthe mode(numberinall correspondenceregardingyour |

MITER SAW or whenordedngrepair parts. !

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

1555516000

2 558511100

3 558,507200

4 5585121O0

5545506O0O

6 5455070O0

7A33055056000

8 54550900O

9 A10003040050

10 545511000

11 5455050O0

12 545508000

13 545512000

14 5655O6OO0

15 5655O50OO

16 At 8003040080

17 5655040O0

18 A35010823020

19 565007000

20 565A07020

21 545117000

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION QTY.

"Wing Nut (MS x 30 ram)................................... 1

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

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

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

RollerSupportFrontBrace.............................. 1

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

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

LevelingScrew (5/16 In.) ................................. 1

* Screw (M4 x 5 mm Pan Hd,)............................4

* W(ngScrew (MS x 20 miTt).............................. 1

RollerSupport End Brace................................ 1

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

Tab(eExtension............................................... 2

LowerTube,Adjustable................................... 1

UpperTube.Adjustable................................... 1

"Set Screw (M4 x 8 mm) ................................... 1

CrOwnMoldingClamp..................................... 1

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

CrownMoldingKnob....................................... 1

CrownMoldingStop Assembly

(IncludesKey Nos. 14-19) ............................... 1

SlidingMiter Fence label ................................. 2

NO. NUMBER

2_ 5451150O0

23 545113000

24 A36030814204

25 A0710308045T

26 A07003080208

27 565123000

28 545114000

2g 545112000

30 545116000

31 545110000

32 A10003050105

33 545111000

34 A35010510010

35 545108000

36 A16003050080

37 565119000

38 565120000

39 A59000006000

40 565121000

41 565122000

42 565118000

DESCRIPTION QTY,

SlidingMiler Fence(left)...................................1

Fence............................................................... I

* LockWasher(MS)**STD852008..................... 4

*Bolt (MS x 45 mm Soc. Hd.) ............................2

•Bolt (MS x 20 mm Soc. Hd,) ............................2

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

SlidingMiterFence(right)................................ 1

Miter LockHandle........................................... 1

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

Fixed Plata....................................................... 1

*Screw OVl5x 10 mm Pan Hd.).......................... 6

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

FlatWasher(MS x 10 xl t)................................ 1

Throat Plate..................................................... 1

* Screw _v15x 8 mm Fist Hd,)............................6

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

LockSpring ..................................................... 2

Bail...................................................................2

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

BevelStop (left)............................................... I

"Screw (M6 x 6 mm).......................................... 2

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Olv.9_ -- Source 980.00

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

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740

Themodel numberwillbe foundona plateattaclled to the motor housing,Alwaysmentionthe modelnumberIn all correspondenceregardingyour |MITER SAW or whenorderingrepairparts. J

¢o

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

43 A63000000040

44 A01003060160

45 A30003006003

46 565115000

47 545A07030

48 565114000

49 545105000

50 545106000

51 545107000

52 A19003040093

53 $54500100

54 545109000

55 511513000

56 545104000

57 503118000

58 503121000

59 545101000

60 518106300

61 A35031025153

62 565124000

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

DESCRIPTION QTY.

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

"Hex Bolt (M6 x 16 ram).................................... 1

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

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

RotlerSupportAssembly

(includes Key Nos. 5-12} ................................. 1

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

Miter Table ...................................................... 1

Cover Plate (left).............................................. 1

Cover Plate(right)............................................ 1

•Screw (M4x9 mm Pan Hd,)............................ 4

MiterTableAssembly

(IncludesKeyNos, 32, 49-52, 54, 56-68) ....... 1

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

I_ser Glasses.................................................. 1

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

Rubber Grommet ........................................... 1

BladeWrench(5 mm)...................................... 1

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

TableSpindle................................................... 1

FlatWasher(M10 x 25 x 1.St)..........................2

SpdngWasher(M10 x 25 x 1.5t) ..................... 1

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

63 A31703010098

64 545102000

65 545103000

66 A49010020056

67 568072100

69 565109000

69 545A07020

70 701107000

71 A42001060300

72 503507000

73 503511000

74 A10003060158

75 A35031020300

76 545503000

77 701106000

79 545504000

79 A42001040220

80 545502000

61 A07910810000

62 A07910610000

63 A07910420000

DESGRIPTION Q'rY,

* NylonLockNut (M10)...................................... 1

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

Miter Sca(o....................................................... 1

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

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

LineLabel ........................................................ 2

Work Clamp Assembly

(includesKey Nee. 70-80) ..............................1

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

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

Quick ReleasePin ........................................... 1

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

* Screw (M6 x 15 mm Pan Hd.).......................... 1

FiatWasher(M 10 x 20 x 3t)............................. 1

WorkClamp Base............................................ 1

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

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

RollPin ............................................................ 1

WorkClamp Knob........................................... 1

* 5 mm Hex Key................................................. I

"6 mm Hex Key ................................................. 1

* 4 mm Hex Key ................................................. 1

* Standard Hardware item -- May Be PurChaSed Locally

** Available From DIv,98 -- Source 980.00

**" Avaiteble At Your Nearest Sears Catalog Order or Retail Store

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.2t2740

19 _14

"20

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740

The model numberwill be found ona plateattached to the motorhousing.Alwaysmentionthe model numberinallcorrespondenceregardingyour I

MITER SAW orwhen orderingrepairparts. J

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

.,x

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

1545201000 BevelPivotSupport......................................... 1

2 A35O31018255 "SpringWasher (M10)**STD852010................. 2

3A07003100256 "Bolt (M10 x 25 mm He:<Hd.) ........................... 2

4 545202000 BevelScale...................................................... 1

5 A49010025O56 Rivet................................................................. 3

6 $54500700 BevelPivotAssembly

(IncludesKey Nos. 1,4-5, 13, 19-20) ............. 1

A01003060160 * Bo(t(M6 x 12 mm Hex Hd.) ............................. 2

8 538327000

9 545208000

10 545325OO0

11 A35031030300

12 545207000

13 589010200

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

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

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

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

Beve(Lock Knob............................................. 1

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

KEY PART

NO, NUMBER OESCRIPTION

14 545299QOQ

15 A47000060002

16 854500600

QTY.

545205000

A63000000051

589011308

545204000

Stop PinCap ................................................... 1

'E' Ring........................................................... 1

Stop PinAssembly

(includesKey Nos. 17-18) .............................. t

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

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

SpringWasher................................................. 1

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

A,30003006003* Hex Nut(M6) *'STD840610 .............................2

A35030401008 FlatWasher(M4x 10xlt) ............................... 2

565204000 BevelIndlca'cor................................................. 2

A35030408010 FlalWasher (M4 x 8 x lt) .................................2

A10003040107 *Screw (M4 x 10 mm Pan Hd,)..........................2

" Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From DIv.g8 - 8ourca 980.00

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740

""'"- 26 Note: For LaserGuide repairor

replacement,contactyour nearest

Sears Se_ce Center

iii

[

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740

The modelnumberwi[Ibe foundon a plateattachedto the motorhousing.Alwaysmentionthe model numberinall correspondenceregardingyour |

MITER SAW orwhen orderingrepairparts. /

PARTS UST FOR FIGURE C

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

1 $54500200

2 538417000

3 566407000

4 503402000

5 545401000

6 5034130O0

7 565411000

8 503414000

9 545402000

10 503407000

11 A3507061610g

DESCRIPTION QTY.

Blade GuardAssembly.................................... 1

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

Rol)er............................................................... 2

* Screw (MSx 8 mm Pan Hd.)............................4

lower BladeGuard ......................................... 1

Pad .................................................................. I

TensionSpring................................................. 1

Sponge............................................................ I

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

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

FLatWasher (M6 x 16 x lt) .............................. 2

A31703006004 "Lock Nut(M6) .................................................. 1

A10003050156 "Screw (MS x 15 mm Pan Hd.).......................... 1

545405000 Bushing............................................................ 1

KEY

NO.

PART .

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

A10003060203 * Screw (M6 x 20 mm Pan Hd.).......................... 1

503411000 LinkBushing.................................................... 1

A1900105008Q * Screwwithwasher (M5 x 8 mmPan Hd.) ....... 1

503405000

545406000

545403000

503415000

511505000

503412000

5880351O5

545404000

$54500300

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

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

BladeBolt Cover ............................................. 1

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

Hex Key Bolt(LaserGuideBolt)...................... 1

BladeBolt........................................................ 1

BladeWasher ..................................................2

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

Unk.................................................................. 1

Gear Case Assembly....................................... 1

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

"* Available From DIv. 98 -- Source 980.00

*** Available At Your Nearest Soars Catalog Order or Retail Store

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW -MODEL NUMBER 315.212740

/15 \

IO 9. 8

29 SEE NOTE

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740

I"r'_e nl°de_ numbe_ will _[_ _°und on a Plata a_ta_h_ t° the m°_°r h°ueJng" _waYa m°n_J°n the re°de( number in aI_ c°n'esP°_dant_e r_r_Ing y°urIM]TE w SAW or when ordering r_p_" _)_r_e,

KEY

NO.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

PART KEY PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER

545A05020

54532400

545323000

545322000

DustChute Assembly......................_,.............. 1

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

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

DustHood ....................................................... 1

A10003050127 *Screw (M5 x 12 mm Pen Hd.).......................... 1

A10003050105 * ScreW(M5 x 10 mm Pen Hd.)..........................2

545305000 LockPinPlate.................................................. 1

545302000 ArborLock Pin................................................. 1

545303000 CompressionSpdng........................................ 1

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

545330000 WarningLabel.................................................. 1

545329000 Logo Plate ....................................................... 1

E07010000450 Sleeve.............................................................. 1

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

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

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

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

E07000846157 CordClamp ..................................................... 1

19 545320000

20 545501000

21 A18003060106 *

22 545312OO0

23 A45204040080

24 A35010513156

25 A07013050126 "

26 545319O00

27 A10003050180 *

28 54532100O

29 A18003080250 *

30 57831O0O8

31 545327000

32 545A04000

33 565501000

34 545331000

35 A35010519150

983000551

* Standaltl Hardware Item -- May Be Purr,based Locally

** AvaUableFrom Div. 98 -- Source gS0.O0

OESCRIPTION QTY.

Belt(PJS08-6V)............_................................... 1

DustGuide....................................................... 1

Set Screw (MS x 10 ram)................................. 2

Arbor Pulley..................................................... 1

ParallelKey (4 x 4 x 3 ram).............................. 1

FlatWasher(M5 x13x1.51}............................ 1

Bolt(MS x 12 mm Soc. Hd,) ............................ 1

MotorPulley .................................................... 1

Screw(M5 x 18 rnmPan Hd,}.......................... 1

BeltCover........................................................ 1

SetScrew (M8 x 25 ram) ................................. 1

WarningLabel.................................................. 1

Dat_ Plate........................................................ 1

MotorAssembly.............................................. 1

Oust Bag.......................................................... 1

BeltAdjustment WarningLabel ....................... 1

FlatWasher(MS x 19 x 1.St)............................ 1

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