OPERATOR'S MANUAL I:RAF¥$MAN iP R 0 ESSIONAL i 10 in. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER DOUBLE INSULATED Model No. 315.212010 © © A WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
[] Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2 [] Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 [] General Safety Rules ...............................................................................................................
_IL WARNING:Readand understand all instruc- tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL iNSTRUCTIONS [] KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. [] GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
[] NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. mal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. Nor- [] INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
[] NEVERPERFORM [] 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. [] NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area. [] MAKE SURE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw.
Someof the followingsymbolsmaybe usedon this tool. Pleasestudythem andlearntheir meaning.Proper interpretation ofthesesymbolswill allowyouto operatethetoolbetterandsafer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Am pe res Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load [] Class II Construction Double-insulated ...
Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeanings areintendedto explainthelevelsof riskassociated withthisproduct. SYMBOL ,_ SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. A WARNING: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal insulation.
Anti-KickbackPawls (radial arm and table saws) A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 ° to the table surface. Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of the end) is angled rather than at 90 ° .
PRODUCT SPECiFICATiONS Blade Diameter ............................. Arbor ..................................... 10 in. 5/8 in. No Load Speed .................. Input ................ Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°: Maximum nominal lumber sizes ................... 2 x 12, 4 x 4 5,000 r/rain. (RPM) Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°: 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 15 Amps. ,_ ,_/_ ,,,,L DEPTHCONTROL , r-_ /f__ Maximum nominal lumber sizes ............................
KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW See Figure 1. CARRYING HANDLE_ LOCK The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. RELEASE_J_ 10 in. BLADE A 10 in. blade is included with your compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to11-1/2 in.
SPINDLELOCK SWITCH BUTTON TRIGGER See Figure 3. See Figure 4. A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle which keeps the blade from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing, or removing blade. The saw will not start until you depress the switch lock with your thumb then squeeze the switch trigger. To prevent unauthorized use of the compound miter saw, disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the OFF position.
Thefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourmitersaw: [] DustBag [] DustGuide [] TableExtension(2) [] ClampBracket [] ClampBracketScrew [] RollerSupport [] LevelerwithattachedWingNut [] StopBlock [] MiterLockHandle BLADE WRENCH [] [] [] [] [] [] [] MITER LOCK HANDLE WorkClamp BladeWrench OuterBladeWasher BladeBolt HexKey(4),1/16in.,4 mm,5 mm,and8 mm CrownMoldingStop Operator'sManual WORK CLAMP ROLLER SUPPORT HEXKEY (4), 1/16 in.
UNPACKING Thisproductrequiresassembly. [] Carefullyliftsawfromthe cartonbythecarryinghandle andthesawbase,andplaceit ona levelworksurface. NOTE:Thissawis heavy.Toavoidbackinjury,liftwith yourlegs,notyourback,andgethelpwhenneeded. [] Thissawhasbeenshippedwiththesawarmsecured inthedownposition.Toreleasethesawarm,push downonthetop ofthesawarm,cutthetie-wrap,and pulloutonthe lockpin. [] Liftthesawarmbythe handle.Handpressureshould remainonthesawarmto preventsuddenriseupon releaseofthetie wrap.
NOTE:Manyoftheillustrations inthismanualshowonly portionsofthe compoundmitersaw.Thisis intentional so thatwecanclearlyshowpointsbeingmadeinthe illustrations. Neveroperatethe sawwithoutall guards securelyin place and in good operating condition. LOCKING / UNLOCKING "D" HANDLE LOCK PiN THE SAW ARM See Figure 8. When locking and unlocking the saw arm, it is not necessary to loosen the depth control knob.
DUST GUIDE DUST BAG See Figure 10. See Figure 11. Slide the end of the dust guide into 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. A dust bag is provided for use on this miter saw. It fits over the dust guide on the upper blade guard. To install: [] Squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag and slide it on to the dust guide. [] Release the clips.
TABLEEXTENS(ONS BASE See Figures 12- 13. Table extensions can be installed on either the left or the TABLE EXTENSION right side of the base. To instal(: [] Insert the ends of the table extensions into the holes in the side of the base and adjust the extensions to the desired length. CLAMP BRACKET [] Secure extensions in place by positioning the clamp bracket under the extension beneath the base. Orient the clamp bracket as shown in figure 13.
STOPBLOCK See Figure 15, The stop block is useful as a stop for making repetitive cuts to the same length. It can be installed on either side of the saw base. [] Slide the stop block on the table extension. [] Adjust the stop block the desired distance from the blade for the cut to be made. STOP BLOCK [] Tighten small wing screw to secure the stop block to the table extension. [] Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the length of the workpiece. TABLE EXTENSION [] Make any necessary adjustments.
[] Unplugthe saw. [] Loosenthe phillipsscrewonthebladeboltcoveruntil thecovercanberaised. [] Gentlyraisethe lowerbladeguardbracketsothat lowerbladeguardandbladeboltcovercanberotated upandbackto exposethe bladebolt. [] Depressthespindlelockbuttonandrotatetheblade boltuntilthespindlelocks. [] Usingthe bladewrenchprovided,loosenandremove laserscrewor bladebolt. NOTE:Thelaserscrew(bladebolt)haslefthand threads.Turnbladeboltclockwiseto loosen. [] Removethe laserguideor outerbladewasher.
_ DANGER: Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light source. ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 20. LINE The laser guide will generate a laser line on the work surface when the saw blade is spinning. The laser line will appear as a broken line on the workpiece when the saw arm is in the uppermost position and the motor switch is activated.
REMOVING/ REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE See Figure 21. [] Unplug the saw. [] Using the blade wrench provided, loosen the screws securing the throat plate. [] Lift the throat plate from the saw base. [] To reinstall the throat plate, align the holes in the throat plate with the holes in the saw base. [] Retighten the screws, being careful not to overtighten which can cause the throat plate to bow or bend. CENTERING THE SAW BLADE SLIDE BARS BETWEEN BLADE WRENCH THE See Figure 22.
SQUARINGTHE SAW BLADE See Figures 23 - 27. TO THE FENCE [] Unplug the saw. [] Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. [] Loosen the miter lock handle. [] Rotate the miter table until the pointer is positioned at 0°. [] Retighten the miter lock handle. [] Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one leg of the square against the fence. Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of blade.
SQUARING THE BLADE See Figures 29 - 31. TO THE MITER TABLE [] Unplug the saw. [] Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. [] Loosen the miter lock handle. [] Rotate the miter table until the pointer is positioned at 0°. MITER SCALEiNDiCATOR [] Securely tighten the miter lock handle. [] Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0° bevel SCALE iNDiCATOR (blade set 90 ° to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.
NOTE:Tominimizeplayin the slide bars, gradually tighten the two top gib screws while sliding the saw back and forth over the slide bars. Tighten the top jam nuts. NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check squareness of the blade to the miter table at both 0° [] and Retighten bevel lock knob. 45 ° angles. FENCE ..... VIEW OF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH MITERTABLE, ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED Fig. 31 TABLE COMBiNATiON SQUARE VIEW OF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH MITERTABLE, ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED Fig.
APPLiCATiONS Youmayusethistoolto cutonlywoodor plasticaslisted below: [] Crosscuttingmiters,joints,etc.,forpictureframes, moldings,doorcasings,andfinejoinery. [] Bevelandcompoundcutting [] Crosscuttingwideworkpieces NOTE:Thebladeprovidedisfineformostwoodcutting operations, butforfinejoinerycutsor cuttingplastic,use oneofthe accessory bladesavailable fromyournearest Searsretailstore.
[] Withthesawoff,graspthesawhandlefirmlythenpull thesawforwarduntilthebladearbor(centerofthesaw blade)is overthefrontoftheworkpiece. [] Depresstheswitchlockwiththumbthensqueezethe switchtrigger.Allowseveralsecondsforthe bladeto reachmaximumspeed. [] Slowlylowerthe bladeintoandthroughthefrontedge ofthe workpiece. [] Pushthesawhandleawayfromyouandtowardthe bevelscaleatthe backofthesaw.
[] Graspthesawhandlefirmlythensqueezetheswitch trigger.Allowseveralsecondsforthebladeto reach maximumspeed. [] Slowlylowerthe bladeintoandthroughtheworkpiece. [] Release theswitchtriggerandallowthe bladeto stop rotatingbeforeraisingthebladeout oftheworkpiece. Waituntiltheelectricbrakestopsbladefromturning beforeremovingtheworkpiece fromthe mitertable. TO BEVEL CUT [] Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left or right to the desired bevel angle.
[] Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table. [] Retighten the miter lock handle securely. [] 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 0°, 15 °, 30 °, or 45 ° .
[] Beforeturningonthe saw,performa dryrunofthecuttingoperationjustto makesurethatnoproblemswill occurwhenthecutis made. [] Graspthesawhandlefirmlythensqueezetheswitch trigger.Allowseveralsecondsforthebladeto reach maximumspeed. [] Slowlylowerthe bladeintoandthroughtheworkpiece. [] Release theswitchtriggerandallowthe bladeto stop rotatingbeforeraisingthebladeout oftheworkpiece. Waituntiltheelectricbrakestopsbladefromturning beforeremovingtheworkpiece frommitertable. SUPPORTLONG WORKP(ECES See Figure 38.
CUTTINGCOMPOUNDMITERS Toaid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning made, prior to making your required cut. PITCH OF SIDE 0o NUMBER OF SIDES | 5 J 6 M30.00 ° M- 45.00 ° M- 36.00 ° B0.00 ° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.00 ° 1 7 j 8 1 9 1 10 M- 25.71 o B- 0.00 ° M- 22.50 ° B- 0.00 ° M- 20.00 ° M- 18.00 ° B- 0.00 ° B- 0.
CUTTINGCROWNMOLDING When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters, remember that the settings are interdependent; changing one angle changes the other angle as well. The compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made. Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set.
Bevel Angle [] Loosen the crown molding stop by turning the knob counterclockwise. Type of Cut [] Place the stop in the hole on either the left or the right side of the saw's base. See figure 43. Setting 33.85 ':= Left side, inside corner 1. Top edge of molding against fence 2. Miter table set right 31.62 ° 3. Save left end of cut 33.85: Right side, inside corner 1. Bottom edge of molding against fence 2. Miter table set left 31.62 ° 3. Save left end of cut 33.85: 33.
MARKINGSON THROATPLATE Fig. 44 WRONG CUTTING WARPED Fig. 46 MATERIAL A See Figures 45 - 46. When cutting warped material, always make sure it is positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 45. WARNING: To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury, never position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence.
A A BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 48. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear. Proceed as follows when replacement is required: 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. [] Unplug the saw.
BELTREPLACEMENT BELTCOVER See Figures 49 - 50, HOUSING The saw is powered by a belt-driven motor. Periodically check the belt for wear and replace it when necessary. Proceed as follows when replacement is required: [] Unplug the saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. -7 [] Pull saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position. [] Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the screws from the belt cover.
CHANGINGTHE BATTERIES See Figure 51. [] Unplug the saw. [] Rotate and hold lower blade guard up. [] Using the hex key (1/16 in.) provided, loosen and remove the screw from the battery cover then separate the cover from the laser guide. Lower the blade guard. SCREW [] Remove the three button cell batteries. BATTERY COVER 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).
ADJUSTING THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 52. NOTE: Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide. ADJUSTMENT SCREW [] Set both the bevel angle and the miter table at 0°. [] Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure a piece of scrap wood. APERTURE [] Plug the saw into the power source and make a slight cut to score the wood. [] Raise the saw arm and unplug the saw. [] Lift and hold the lower blade guard. [] Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until the cover can be raised.
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