Craftsman 315.243150 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

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10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW

Double Insulated

Model No.

315.243150

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Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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

972000-835

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• Safety

• Features

• Adjustments

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

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

• Warranty and Introduction ..............................................................................................................................

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

• Glossary .........................................................................................................................................................

• Product Specifications and Unpacking ..........................................................................................................

• Labels .............................................................................................................................................................

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

• Features ..................................................................................................................................................

• Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................

• Operation .................................................................................................................................................

• Laser Guide .............................................................................................................................................

• Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................

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

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

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

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

Sears will repair it free of charge.

Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date

of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable.

Safety, performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate.

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CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire

owner's manual before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger,

Warning and Caution. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

out important means attention!!!

Your safety is involved.

safety precautions.

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_1= 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 tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

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Thepurposeof safetysymbolsis toattractyourattentionto possibledangers.Thesafetysymbols,andthe preventionmeasures.

SYMBOL

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MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used Jnconjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

A DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

A WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

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CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Note: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

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 internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double

insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

_1= WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc.

contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electrical shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing others who may use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

M KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner'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 such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.

• REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS.

Get in the habit of checking - before turning on tool

- that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are

removed from tool.

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IMPORTANT

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician, For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears store or repair center for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.

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KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents.

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NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-

MENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or

other flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations,

or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

• 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.

• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed.

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force the toot or attachment to do a job it was not

designed for. Use it only the way it was intended.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

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 gage size

(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an

extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in

doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION

CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at a

Sears store or repair center. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the moving blade.

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DRESS PROPERLY.

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.

Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH

SIDE SHIELDS.

Everyday eyeglasses have only

impact-resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine particles.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

work when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

DO NOT OVERREACH.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When net in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, all tools should be disconnected.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Using

improper accessories may risk injury.

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

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the

tool again, check any damaged parts, including

guards, for proper operation and performance.

Check alignment of moving parts, binding of

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• moving parts, breakage of parts, saw stability, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A damaged part must be properly repaired or replaced or replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center to avoid risk of personal injury.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-

TENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

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

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Use the right blade size, style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cut. 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.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE

GUARDS.

Never operate the saw with any guard

or cover removed. Make sure all guards are

operating properly before each use.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CU'I-FING AREA.

Do not reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason.

Always turn the power off.

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WARNING: Blade coasts after being turned off.

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

USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS.

Use only extension cords with the marking

"Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store cords indoors while not in use". Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than the saw's rating. Always disconnect the extension cord from the outlet before disconnecting the product from the extension cord.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by a qualified service technician at a

Sears store or repair center.

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.

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.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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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.

ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece when possible.

NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use for any reason.

BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORK-

PIECE. Never start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece. Allow motor to come up

to full speed before starting cut.

MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW

ARM (BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN

POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW.

Lock the miter table by securely tightening the

miter lock handle. Lock the saw arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the bevel lock knob.

NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE

SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE.

NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of

the workpiece in any operation. If a work clamp

and length stop are used together, they must both be installed on the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and kicking up.

NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO

NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE-

HAND. Always place the workpiece to be cut on

the miter table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. Always use the fence.

NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped.

Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.

NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason.

NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the blade.

AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND

POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. NEVER operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position.

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.

USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS.

All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center.

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WARNING: When servicing, use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE.

Norma! sparking of the motor

could ignite fumes.

POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISS-

ING or should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the power switch, remove the

miter saw plug from the power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-

DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,

OR ANY MEDICATION.

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.

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.

MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE

LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc-

tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw.

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'RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

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.

NEVER lift this tool by gripping the sliding miter fence.

AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you

loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

_i, WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

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

• arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 miter table.

Crosscut

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

Compound Miter Cut

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

Freehand

Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gage, fixture, work clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting or moving during the cut.

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.

Miter Cut

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

Resin

A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.

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 sawblade tooth is bent

(or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback. Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing, such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade.

Through Sawing

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

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being done.

The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

Zero Clearance Throat Plate

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

No Hands Zone

The area between the marked lines on the left and right side of the miter table base. This zone is identified by no hands zone labels placed inside the marked lines on the miter table base.

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BladeDiameter

BladeArbor

NoLoadSpeed

Rating

Input

NetWeight

10in.

5/8in.

5000RPM

120Volts,60 Hz-ACOnly

15Amperes

32Ibs.

CuttingCapacitywithMiterat0°/Bevel0°:

5-7/16in. widex 2-9/16in.thick

3-1/2in. thickx4 in.wide



3 7/8in.widex 1-1/2in. thick

YourCompoundMiterSawhasbeenshipped exceptforthe blade,miterlock handle,laser,anddustguide.

WARNING:If anypartsaremissing,do not operatethistooluntilthemissingpartsare replaced.Failureto dosocouldresultin possible seriouspersonalinjury.

• Removeallloosepartsfromthe carton.Separate

andcheckwiththe listoflooseparts.

See Figure 2.

• Remove the packing materials from around your saw.

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

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

Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position. To release the saw arm, push down on top of saw arm and cut the tie-wrap.

• 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.

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

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.

Thefollowinglabelsareonthemitersawwithlocationsindicated.

Restore lower blade guard and securely tighten screw before use

_Lift for Blade Change. Sc

ANY GUARD. USE OF SAW

WITHOUT THIS GUARD WILL

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING/ ADVERTENCIA

• For your safety, read owners manual before operating miter saw.

• Wear eye protection.

• Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

• Do not operate saw without guards in place.

• Do not perform any operation freehand.

• Never reach around the saw blade.

• Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.

• Disconnect the saw from the power source before changing blade or servicing.

• Do not expose to rain or use in damp places.

• Para su seguridad, lea el manual del usuario antes de usar la sierra ingletadora. f

10 inch Compound Miter Saw

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CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

MODEL 315.243150

MADE IN TAIWAN

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,

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Customer Help Line 1-800-932-3188

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Fig. 1

The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw:

• Saw Blade10 in.

• Miter Lock Handle

• Dust Guide

• Blade Wrench

• 5 mm Hex Key Wrench

SAW BLADE



• Laser Guide

• Hex Key Bolt

• Owner's Manual

/'_ _'_L_ BLADEWRENCH

8 mm HEX_Y_

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6 mm HEX KEY

_5 mm HEX KEY

Vi ou ,ou,o

MITERLOCKHANDLE

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

Fig. 2

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

17 mm COMBINATIONWRENCH

10 mm COMBINATIONWRENCH

COMBINATION

SQUARE

FRAMINGSQUARE

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND

See Figure 3.

MITER SAW

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself

with all operating features and safety requirements.

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

15 AMP MOTOR

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

10 in. BLADE

A 10 in. saw blade is included with your compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 2-9/16 in. thick or

5-7/16 in. wide, depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made.

CUTTING CAPACITIES

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

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of

5-7/16 in. wide x 2-9/16 in. thick.

It will cut materials up to a maximum thickness of

3-1/2 in. thick x 4 in. wide.

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45 =and the bevel angle is set at 0°:

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of

3-7/8 in. wide x 2-9/16 in. thick.

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0 ° and the bevel angle is set at 45=:

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of

5-7/16 in. wide x 1-9/16 in. thick.

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45 ° and the bevel angle is set at 450:

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of

3 7/8 in. wide x 1-1/2 in. thick.

UPPER

BLADEGUARD

DUSTGUIDE

SAWARM

SWITCHTRIGGER

BEVEL

LOCK KNOB

BEVELSC_

MITER

FENCE

SCREW

MITER

TABLE FRAME

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

MITERTABLE

"NO HANDSZONE"

LABEL

"NO HANDSZONE"

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ZEROCLEARANCE

THROATPLATE

LOCK PLATE

CONTROLARM

POSITIVESTOP(S)

MITER

LOCKHANDLE

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Fig. 3

CARRYING

HANDLE

See Figure 4.

For convenience when carrying or transporting your miter saw from one place to another, a carrying

handle has been provided on top of the saw arm as

shown in figure 4. To transport, turn eff and unplug your saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.

CARRYING

HANDLE

SAW

ARM

LOCK

PIN

SPINDLE LOCK BU'I-rON

See Figure 5.

A spindle leck button has been provided for locking

the spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from

rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing, or removing blade only.

SPINDLE

LOCKBUTTON

SWITCH

TRIGGER

MITERLOCK

HANDLE

SAWARM

LOCKEDIN DOWNPOSITION

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 4.

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

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

TRIGGER LOCK

See Figure 6.

To prevent unauthorized use ef 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 17164 in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

SWITCH

TRIGGER

PADLOCK

Fig. 6

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POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

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

45 °. The 22-1/2 ° and 45 ° positive stops have been provided on both the left and right side of the miter table.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm. These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0 ° and 45 °. See pages 18 and 19.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

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

MITER FENCE

The miter fence on your compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts; the left side is also larger providing 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.

SELF-RETRACTING

GUARD

LOWER BLADE

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece.

MOUNTING

See Figure 7.

HOLES

Your 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.

The hole pattern for an 18 in. x 24 in. workbench is shown in Figure 7. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is

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31_3_'

7116"DIA.

HOLE i

313/32"

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313t32"-

172J16"

24"

Fig. 7 noted, secure the workbench to the floor before operating.

_1= WARNING; Always make sure your compound miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved workstand.

Failure to do so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts,

60 Hz, AC only (normal household current).

Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.

If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

,_ WARNING: The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

Before starting power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.

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

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

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

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 8.

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

TO INSTALL BLADE

See Figures 10, 11, and 12.

A WARNING: A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent the blade screw from securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal injury.

• Unplug your saw.

TO

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

CONTROL

MITER

LOCK HANDLE

ARM MITER

TABLE

Fig. 8

DUST GUIDE

See Figure 9.

To install the dust guide, place the end marked

INSERT over the exhaust port in the upper blade guard. Turn the guide so that the open end is facing down or toward the rear of the saw.

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

• Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release saw arm. Raise saw arm to its full raised position. Be cautious, saw arm is spring

loaded to raise.

• Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until blade bolt cover can be raised.

See Figure lO and 11.

• Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket, releasing lower blade guard from notch so that lower blade guard and blade bolt cover can be rotated up and back to expose the blade bolt. See

Figures lO and 11.

PHILLIPSSCREW

NOTCH

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

EXHAUST

PORT

DUSTGUIDE

LOWERBLADE

GUARDBRACKET

Fig. lO

Fig. 9

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LOWER

BLADEGUARD

PHILLIPS

SCREW

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

BLADE

BOLTCOVER

TO

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

BLADEBOLT

FLAT(S)

ON SPINDLE

BLADE

WASHERWITH

DOUBLE"D"FLATS

A 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 11.

A

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

OUTERBLADEWASHER

WITH DOUBLE"D"FLATS

Fig. 11

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

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

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

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

• Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" flats on the blade washers align with the flats on the spindle.

• Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.

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

• Tighten blade bolt securely.

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

• Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

• Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover.

Tighten screw securely. See Figure 11.

SPINDLE

BUTTON

Fig. 12

WARNING: Make sure the spindle lock button is not engaged before reconnecting saw into power source. Never engage spindle lock button when blade is rotating.

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

WARNING: Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use.

Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.

14

Note: Many of the illustrations in this manual show intentional so that we can clearly show points being made in the illustrations.

Never operate your saw operating condition,

SQUARING THE MITER TABLE

TO THE FENCE

See Figures 13 - 16.

MITER FENCE

__

__

\\ // I J

TABLE result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

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

• Raise saw arm to its full raised position.

• Depress the miter lock plate and rotate the miter

• halfL°°senturn.the

onetable until !he pointer on the control arm is positioned at 0.

VIEW OF MITERTABLE NOT SQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED

Fig. 14

MITER

FENCE \\ //

__ TABLE

• Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place

• Release the miter lock plate and securely other leg of the square beside the zero clearance throat plate in the miter table. The edge of the square and the zero clearance throat plate in

the miter table should be parallel as shown in figure 13.

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

FRAMING

SQUARE

=__ o

MITER _ H\r

FENCE \\ //1 J o

_

_

TABLE

_

___

FRAMING

SQUARE

/_,_,,,_ ZEROCLEARANCE

_ THROATPLATE

VIEWOF MITER TABLENOT SQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED

Fig. 15

• Using a 6 mm key, loosen the socket head screws securing the fence. See Figure 16. Adjust the fence left or right until the framing square and zero clearance throat plate are parallel.

• Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-to-table alignment.

6 mm SOCKETHEAD 6 mm SOCKETHEAD

OF

LOCKHANDLE

TABLE

WITH

AND CORRECTLYADJUSTED Fig. 13

15

_ (-') 0

Fig. 16

SQUARING

THE SAW BLADE TO THE

FENCE


• Unplug your saw.

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

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

• Loosen the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn.

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

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

• Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade.

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

• The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 17.

• If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 18 and

19, adjustments are needed.

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

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

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

MITER

FENCE

\

MITER

FENCE

MITER FRAMING

TABLE SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADENOT SQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED Fig. 18

BLADE

_ITER

TABLE

FRAMING

SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED Fig. 19

MITER

FENCE

\

8 mm SOCKET

BLADE

MITER

LOCK

PLATE

FRAMING

MITER SQUARE

TABLE

VIEW OF BLADE

SQUAREWITH FENCE

MITER

LOCKHANDLE

Fig. 17

16

8 mm HEXKEY

WRENCH

MOUNTING

BRACKET

\

MITER

TABLE

Fig. 20

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE

MITER TABLE



,4_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

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

• Loosen the miter lock handle approximately onehalf turn.

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

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

• Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0° bevel (blade set 90 ° to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.

• Place a combination square against the miter table and the flat part of saw blade.

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

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

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

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

MITER

FENCE

MITER

FENCE

BLADE

MITER

TABLE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

VIEWOF BLADENOT SQUAREWITH MITER

TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED

Fig. 22

MITER

FENCE

\

BLADE

MITER

TABLE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

VIEWOF BLADENOT SQUAREWITH MITER

TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED

Fig. 23

/

MITER

TABLE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

MITER

LOCKHANDLE

CORRECTVIEW OF BLADE

SQUAREWITH MITERTABLE

Fig. 21

• 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 saw blade into alignment with the square. See

Figures 24 and 25.

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L0CK

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

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

if the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by a qualified service technician at your nearest Sears store or repair center to avoid risk of personal injury.

POSITIVESTOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREWFOR

45° ANGLES

NUTlS)

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

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

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

Fig. 24

• 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.

Your saw has three scale indicators, two on either side of the bevel scale and one on the miter scale.

After squaring adjustments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen the indicators screws and reset them to zero.

CU'I-rlNG A SLOT IN THE ZERO

CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE

In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut a slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for blade clearance.

To cut the slot, set your saw at 0° miter, turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through the throat plate. Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm.

Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45 °, turn your saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate. The slot in the throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade to pass through it at any angle from 0 ° to 45".

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

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

DEPTH STOP

The depth stop limits the blade's downward travel. It allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to maintain full cutting capacities.

The depth stop positions the blade 1/4 in. from the miter table support.

Note: The miter table support is located inside miter table.

The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting capacity for the 10 in. saw blade provided with your saw. Therefore, the saw blade provided should never need adjustments.

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

DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS

See Figure 25.


_11 WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

• To adjust the depth stop use a 17 mm wrench or adjustable wrench and loosen the hex nut at the rear of the miter saw arm.

• Use the 5 mm hex key wrench provided to adjust the depth stop adjustment screw. The saw blade is lowered by turning the screw counter-clockwise and raised by turning the screw clockwise.

18

)

DEPTHSTOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

_.

WARNING: Before starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt your compound miter saw to a workbench.

Never operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position.

Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

BEVEL

POSITIVE

STOPADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT(S)

SCREWFOR 0° ANGLES

TABLE

Fig. 25

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

• Readjust if necessary.

WARNING: Do not start your compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and the miter table support.

Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter table support during operation of the saw,

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

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

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purposes listed below)

• Cross cutting wood and plastic.

• Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames, moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.

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 store.

CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND

MITER SAW

A

WARNING: When using a work clamp or

C-clamp to secure your workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback. This situation could cause an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.

CROSSCUTTING

See Figure 26.

A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the

werkpiece. 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.

TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW

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

• Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.

• Press the miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold.

• Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale.

• Release the miter lock plate.

Note; You can quickly locate 0 °, 22-1/2 ° left or right, and 45 ° left or right by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the control arm. The lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.

• Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

A

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.

19

STRAIGHT workpiece.

See Figure 26.

Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out

_B Slowly

lower the blade into and through the from the miter table.

See Figures 27 and 28.

A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece.

A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0 ° and 45 °.

._

LEFTSIDELEFT

J INDICATOR I

.POINT!

I

RIGHTSIDE

RIGHT

INDICATOR

• C-CLAMP Fig. 26

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


When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 31.

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

Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 26.

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

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

Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade

to reach maximum speed.

SCALE

MOUNTINGBRACKET Fig. 27

TO BEVEL CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW

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

• Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.


• Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with

zero on the miter scale.


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


_1= 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.

2O

FENCE

SCREW

BEVELCUT

• When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 31.

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

• Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 28.

_1= WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

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

Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.

Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

See Figure 28.

Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table.

C-CLAMP Fig. 28

• Adjustments of the miter fence must be made to correspond to the desired angle of the bevel cut prior to tilting the saw arm. The fence is marked for 15°, 30 °, or 45 °. Loosen the fence screw on the miter fence, slide the fence to the desired position, and retighten the fence screw. See Figure 28.

• The 45 ° triangle on the miter fence provides for the maximum clearance required for adjusting the miter saw's angle when making a bevel or compound cut.

• Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle.

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

• For your convenience there is a double scale

located on the mounting bracket. See Figure 27. if one side becomes difficult to read as you move the saw arm to the left, simply refer to the other side. Align the indicator point for the side you choose with the desired angle.

• 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.


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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 outs.

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.

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

MITER SAW

CUT WITH YOUR

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

• Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.


• Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale.


Note: You can quickly locate 0 °, 22-1/2 ° left or right, and 45" left or right by releasing the miter lock plate as you rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches, located in miter table frame.


,_.

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.

•

Adjustments of the miter fence must be made to correspond to the desired angle of the bevel cut prior to tilting the saw arm. The fence is marked for 15 °, 30 °, or 45 °. Loosen the fence screw on the miter fence, slide the fence to the desired position, and retighten the fence screw. See Figures 28 and 29.

The 45 ° triangle on the miter fence provides for the maximum clearance required for adjusting the miter saw's angle when making a bevel or compound cut.

Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle.

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

For your convenience there is a double scale located on the mounting bracket. See Figure 27. If one side becomes difficult to read as you move the saw arm to the left, simply refer to the other side.

Align the indicator point for the side you choose with the desired angle.

• 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. See Figures 33 and 34.

When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table. See Figure 31.

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

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

See Figure 29.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands outside the no hands

zone; at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

' C-CLAMP

COMPOUND

MITERCUT

Fig. 29

22

Beforeturningonthesaw,performa dry runof the cuttingoperationjusttomakesurethatno problemswilloccurwhenthecutis made.

Graspthesawhandlefirmlythensqueezethe switchtrigger.Allowseveralsecondsforthe blade toreachmaximumspeed.

Slowlylowerthe bladeintoandthroughtheworkpiece.


Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece.

Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table.

SUPPORT

See Figure 31.

LONG WORKPIECES

Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation.

Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

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

45° x 45° COMPOUNDMITERCUT

Fig. 30

LONGWORKPIECE

WORKPIECESUPPORTS

23

Fig. 31

CU'I-I'ING 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

0 o

NUMBEROF SIDES

OFSIDE 4 I 5 I 6 7 8 I

9

M- 45.00 ° M- 36.00 ° M- 30.00 ° M- 25,71° M- 22,50 ° M- 20.00 °

B0.00 ° B0.00 ° B0.00 ° B0.00 ° B0.00 ° B0.00 °

I

5o

10

M- 18.00 °

B0.00 °

M- 17.94 °

B1.54 °

10°

15 o

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

B3.53 ° B2.94 ° B2.50 ° B2.17 ° B1.91 ° B1.71 °

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

B7.05 ° B5.86 ° B4.98 ° B4.32 ° B3.81 ° B3.40 °

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

B-10.55 ° B8.75 ° B7.44 ° B6.45 ° B5.68 ° B5.08 °

M- 17.74 °

B3.08 °

M- 17.42 °

B4.59 °

20 °

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

B-14.00 ° B-11.60 ° B9.85 ° B8.53 ° B7.52 ° B6.72 °

M- 16.98 °

B6.07 °

25 o

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

B- 17.39 ° B- 14.38 ° B- 12.20 ° B- 10.57 ° B9.31 ° B8.31 °

M- 16.41 °

B7.50 °

30 °

35 °

40 o

45 o

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

B-20.70 ° B- 17.09 ° B- 14.48 ° B- 12.53 ° B- 11.03 ° B9.85 °

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

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

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

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

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

B-30.00

° B-24.56 ° B-20.70 ° B-17.87 ° B-15.70 ° B-14.00 o

M- 15.72 °

B8.89 °

M- 14.90 °

B- 10.21 °

M- 13.98 °

B- 11.46 °

M- 12.94 °

B- 12.62 °

50 °

55 °

60 o

65 o

70 °

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

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

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

B-35.40 ° B-28.78 ° B-24.18 ° IB20.82 ° B-18.27 ° B-16.27 °

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

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

M- 22.91 ° M- 17.07 ° M- 13.71 ° M- 11.50 ° M9.93 ° M8.74 °

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

M-18.88 ° M-13.95 ° M-11.17 ° M9.35 ° M8.06 ° M7.10 °

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

M- 11.80 °

B- 13.69 °

M- 10.56 °

B- 14.66 °

M9.23 °

B- 15.52 °

M7.82 °

B -16.26 °

M6.34 °

B- 16.88 °

75 °

80 o

85°

90 o

M-14.51 ° M-10.65 ° M8.50 ° M7.10 ° M6.12 ° M5.38 °

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

M9.85 ° M7.19 ° M5.73 ° M4.78 ° M4.11 ° M3.62 °

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

M4.98 ° M3.62 ° M2.88 ° M2.40 ° M-2.07

° M-1.82

°

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

M0.O0° M0.00 ° M0.00 ° M0.00 ° M0.00 ° M0.00 °

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

M4.81 °

B- 17.37 °

M3.23 °

B- 17.72 °

M1.62 °

B- 17.93 °

M0.00 °

B- 18.00 °

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

COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES

24

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

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

In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy.

The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90". Most crown molding has a top rear angle

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

LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE

MITER TABLE

See Figure 32.

To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for a 90 ° inside or outside corner, lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence.

When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters, remember that the settings are interdependent; changing one angle changes the other angle as well.

Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exactly 90 °, therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.

When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel angle should be set at 33.85 °. The miter angle should be set at 31.62 ° either right or left, depending on the desired cut for the application.

See the chart below for correct angle settings and correct positioning of crown molding on miter table.

The settings in the chart below can be used for cutting

All Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52 ° and 38" angles. The crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using the compound features of your miter saw.

52°

CEILING w

A

L

L

©

FENCE

TOPEDGEAGAINSTFENCE=

• LEFTSIDE,INSIDECORNER

• RIGHTSIDE,OUTSIDECORNER

MITERTABLE

©

INSIDE

CORNER

FENCE

OUTSIDE

CORNER

BOTFOMEDGEAGAINSTFENCE=

• RIGHTSIDE, INSIDECORNER

• LEFTSIDE,OUTSIDECORNER

CROWNMOLDINGFLAT ON MITERTABLE

25

Fig. 32

Bevel

Angle

Setting

Type of Cut

33.85 °

33.85"

33"85°

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

Right side, inside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set left 31.62"

3. Save left end of cut

Left side, outside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set left 31.62"

3. Save right end of cut

Right side, outside corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 31.62 °

3. Save right end of cut

CU'I-I'ING WARPED

See Figures 33 and 34.

MATERIAL

When cutting warped material, always make sure it is

positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 33.

If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as

shown in figure 34, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.

WRONG Fig. 34

_l, 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 Figure 35.

WIDE WORKPIECES

When cutting wide workpieces such as a 2 in. x 6 in., boards should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in figure 35.

WIDE

BOARD

Fig. 35

RIGHT Fig. 33

26

MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE

See Figure 36.

• Unplug your saw.

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

See "To Install Blade" in the adjustments section of this owner's manual.

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

Note: The laser guide replaces the outer blade washer.

• Place the laser guide onto the spindle, aligning the double "D" flats in the laser guide with the flats on the spindle.

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

• Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide using only the special hex key bolt provided.

Note: The hex key bolt has left hand threads.

Turn bolt counterclockwise to tighten.

• Using the 5 mm hex key provided with your saw, tighten bolt securely.

• Remove the 5 mm hex key and store it in a safe place for future use.

• Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

• Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover.

Tighten screw securely.

_1, DANGER: Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light source.

OPERATION

See Figure 37.

The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the

work surface when the saw blade is spinning above

500 rpm. The red laser line will appear as a broken

line on the workpiece when the blade assembly is in

the uppermost position and the motor switch is

activated. This broken line will let you see your mark and your laser guide line at the same time, and will assist you in lining up your mark for more accurate cutting of the workpiece.

ALIGNMENT

Align the laser line and your 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.

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

Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness of material.

Follow the directions below for using your Laser

Guide.

Removing Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark

on the work surface in order to remove the mark.

To Cut Your Mark:

Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work surface in order to cut the mark.

To Leave Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on the work surface in order to leave the mark.

After you have become familiar with using your 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.

LASER

GUIDE

BLADE

HEX KEY

BOLT

5 mm HEX KEY

SPINDLE

INNERBLADE

WASHER

Fig. 36

27

BROKEN

RED LINE

Fig. 37

CHANGING THE BA'n'ERIES

See Figure 38.

• Unplug your saw.

_1= WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward. Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover from the laser guide support.

Remove the three button cell batteries using a nonconductive device such as a toothpick.

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.

Do not attempt to activate the laser.

The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch

only while the saw motor is running and the laser

guide is mounted on the saw.

After cleaning laser guide and replacing batteries,

secure laser guide cover to laser guide support using

the two phillips head screws. For proper assembly, be sure to align the key on the laser guide cover with the key slot in the laser guide support. Tighten screws securely.

Note: Aperture in laser guide cover must be aligned

with aperture in laser guide support.

_IL CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

LASERGUIDE

COVER

LASERGUIDE

SUPPORT

II

I

"__--_------_KEY

I

I

I

@_GATIVE(-)

!

I

APERTURE

KEY

SLOT

BATrERIES

LASERGUIDE

APERTURE

Fig. 38

,_ DANGER: Laser radiation when open and

interlock defeated. AVOID DIRECT EYE

EXPOSURE.

28

,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other

part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

GENERAL

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.

Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various

types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon

dust, etc.

A

A

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.

WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs _ with the exception of the externally accessible brushes -- should be performed by a qualified service technician at a Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury.

_lb WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions.

Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

EXTENSION CORDS

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw.

A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. When working outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA.

_l, CAUTION: Keep extension cords away from the cutting area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, etc., during cutting operation.

_, WARNING: Check extension cords before each

use. If damaged, replace immediately.

Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.

BRUSH

ASSEMBLY

BRUSH

CAP

29

BRUSH

CAP

BRUSH

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 39

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

See Figure 39.

Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies

that should be periodically checked for wear.

Proceed as follows when replacement is required:

• Unplug your saw.

_k WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could

result in accidental starting causing serious injury.

• Remove brush cap with a screwdriver.

Brush

assembly is spring loaded and 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.

FigureA

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.243150

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

I

KEY

NO.

PART

NUMBER

13

14

15

16

10

11

8

9

12

5

6

7

3

4

1 710308-045

2 ** STD852008

511101000

511102000

980117-001

976516-001

160030-400

976569-001

976605-001

982611-001

976568-001

976598-001

976601-001

976531-001

977434-001

977435-001

DESCRIPTION

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

QUAN.

KEY

NO.

PART

NUMBER

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

2

* Lock Washer (M8) ...........................................

4

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

1

Slide Fence .....................................................

1

* Bolt (M8 x 25 Soc. Hd.) ...................................

2

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

1

* Screw (M4 x 8 Flat Hd.) ...................................

4

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

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

Cover Plate ......................................................

1

* Screw (M4 x 9 Pan Hd.) ..................................

2

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

3

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

2

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

2

17

18

976515-001

976509-001

19 976527-001

20 **STD851004

21 976506-001

22 ° 976505-001

23 976501-001

24 **STD852006

25

26

700306-025

976578-001

27 **STD851010

28 976511-001

29

30

976513-001

976610-001

31

32

976514-001

511103000

DESCRIPTION QUAN.

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

1

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

1

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

1

* Flat Washer (M4) .............................................

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

Lock Washer (M6) ...........................................

2

* Screw (M6 x 25 Soc. Hd. Cap) ........................ 2

* Nylon Lock Nut (M10) ......................................

1

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

2

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

1

Table Spindle ..................................................

1

Miter Table Frame

(Includes Key Nos. 14, 15, 16, & 17) ............... 1

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

1

Fence Screw ...................................................

1

Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

1

CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAWMODEL NUMBER 315.243150

5

2

6

3

4

17

16

14 12

13

FigureB


|

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

J

KEY

NO.

PART

NUMBER

1 976528-001

2 511D04020

3 ** STD852010

4 976529-001

5 ** STD833016

8

9

6 ** STD840610

7 976531-001

976535-001

700310-025

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B


Torsion Spring .................................................

1

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

1

* Lock Washer (M10) .........................................

3

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

1

* Hex Bolt (M6 x 16) ...........................................

2

* Hex Nut (M6) ...................................................

2

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

3

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

1

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

2

KEY

NO.

10

PART

NUMBER

976609-001

11 976527-001

12 **STD851004

13 976525-001

14

15

976520-001

976521-001

16 **STD851010

17 976522-001


Bevel Pivot Bracket Assembly

(Includes Key Nos. 7 & 8) ................................

1

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

2

* Washer (M4) ....................................................

4

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

2

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

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally


2

3

4

5


9

7

8

16

Note: For Laser Guide repair or replacement, contact your nearest

Sears Service Center

Laser

Guide

27

1

13

14

11

15

19

15

17

18'

20

21

Figure C

-...41_F_25

_-_--26

24

22

23


I

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

KEY

NO.

9

10

7

8

11

12

3

4

1

2

5

6

13

14

PART

NUMBER

976539-001

976596-001

976567-001

976543-001

981491-001

976599-001

976733-001

976540-001

976604-001

976600-001

976552-001

981638-001

976541-001

130030-401


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

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

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

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

1

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

1

* Screw (M5 x 20 Pan Hd.) ................................

4

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

1

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

1

* Screw (M4 x 9 Phillips Hd.) .............................

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

* Screw (M4 x 15 Pan Hd.) ................................

1

1

2

1

KEY

NO.

15

16

17

18

19

PART

NUMBER

976547-001

***

976548-001

976554-001

982624-001

20 982599-001

25

26

27

21 **STD852005

22 976549-001

23

24

976740-001

976564-001

566407000

538417000

6617901


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

2

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

1

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

1

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

1 bower Blade Guard Assembly

(Includes 25 & 26) ...........................................

1

Blade Guard Bracket Assembly

(Includes Key No. 23) ......................................

1

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

1

* Lock Nut (M6) ..................................................

1

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

1

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

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

1

1

Retaining Ring .................................................

1

Hex Key Bolt (Laser Guide Bolt) ..................... 1

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00

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

SEE NOTE"A"

11

10

12


14 _13

15

7

7

6

L

2

27

4

26

25

19

20

21

Figure D


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

I

KEY

NO.

PART

NUMBER

11

12

13

14

3

4

1

2

976641-001

976576-001

976643-001

976644-001

5 976645-001

6 **STD851012

7 **STD841217

8 180031-002

9 **STD841015

10 976682-001

976683-001

976691-001

982102-001

511311000


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

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

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

1

* Screw (M4 x 16 Pan Hd.) ................................

1

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

1

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

1

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

2

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

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

1

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

2

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

2

Warning Label .................................................

1

* Screw (M6 x 25 Pan Hd.) ................................

2

Top Handle ......................................................

1

1

1

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

KEY

NO.

22

23

24

25

26

27

19

20

21

15

16

17

18

PART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN.

982483-001

976650-001

976651-001

976649-001

976654-001

588030-008

976658-001

588031-004

976653-001

588028-108

976648-001

976647-001

A63020000428

972000-835

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

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

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

1

1

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

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

2

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

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

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

Owner's Manual

1

* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally


NOTE: "A"-The assembly shown represents an important part of the Double Insulated System. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center. Contact your nearest Sears Catalog Order or

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1-800-488-1222

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6 a.m. 11 p.m. CST,

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Craftsman 315.243150 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

CRI:IFTSMI:IN I

10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW

Double Insulated

_k CAUTION:

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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

• Safety

• Features

• Adjustments

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

Look for this symbol to point

out important means attention!!!

Your safety is involved.

safety precautions.

It

Thepurposeof safetysymbolsis toattractyourattentionto possibledangers.Thesafetysymbols,andthe preventionmeasures.

SYMBOL

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

(Continued)

'RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

BladeDiameter

BladeArbor

NoLoadSpeed

Rating

Input

NetWeight

10in.

5/8in.

5000RPM

120Volts,60 Hz-ACOnly

15Amperes

32Ibs.

CuttingCapacitywithMiterat0°/Bevel0°:

5-7/16in. widex 2-9/16in.thick

3-1/2in. thickx4 in.wide

3-7/18in. widex 2-9/16in.thick

5-7/16in. widex 1-9/16in.thick

3 7/8in.widex 1-1/2in. thick

YourCompoundMiterSawhasbeenshipped exceptforthe blade,miterlock handle,laser,anddustguide.

WARNING:If anypartsaremissing,do not operatethistooluntilthemissingpartsare replaced.Failureto dosocouldresultin possible seriouspersonalinjury.

• Removeallloosepartsfromthe carton.Separate

andcheckwiththe listoflooseparts.

Thefollowinglabelsareonthemitersawwithlocationsindicated.

_Lift for Blade Change. Sc

Vi ou ,ou,o

15 AMP MOTOR

10 in. BLADE

CARRYING

SPINDLE LOCK BU'I-rON

MITER LOCK HANDLE

TRIGGER LOCK

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

MITER FENCE

SELF-RETRACTING

GUARD

LOWER BLADE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

_,

TO INSTALL BLADE

SQUARING THE MITER TABLE

TO THE FENCE

__

FENCE \\ //

OF

TABLE

SQUARING

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

CU'I-rlNG A SLOT IN THE ZERO

CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

DEPTH STOP

CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND