OPERATOR'S MANUAL iPROFIESS IONAL I 10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW DOUBLE INSULATED Model No. 315.212740 A WARNING: To reducethe risk of injury, the user mustread and understandthe operator'smanual beforeusing this product. Customer Help Une: 1-.800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, [L 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.eears.
• Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 • General Safety Rules.....................................................................................................................
_k • 3ECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when pract!cal,It's s_far than using yourhand and freesboth handsto operate tool. • DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand balance at all times. WARNING." Read and understand all inet_uot/one. Failure to follow all instruotfons listedbelow, may resultIn etectdc shock,tlre and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • MNNT/UN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
• • • • • • • USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES, Do not use blades with incorrectsize holes. Never use blade washers or blade bottsthat ate detective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm). • BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. INdPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. if damaged, have repairedby 8 qua_Lfied service technician at an authorizedservice facility.
• ALWAYS STAY ALERTI Do not allow farnliled_ (gained ftom frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sl._ c_mt to Snil_-'tsm/ere Iniu_j. • MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructionswill interfere with safe operation BEFORE performingany work u_ng your saw. • ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW beforedisconnecting It to avoid accidental startingwhen reconnectingto power supply.
Someofthe followingsymbolsmay be used on this too]. Please study them and learntheir meaning. Proper Interpretstfonof these symbolswill allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
The fo(Iow[ngsignal words and meaningsare intended to explain the levelsof risk associatedwith this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING A DANGER: Indicates an Immlnentty hazardous situation,which, If not avoided, wtl) resultin death or serious injury. A WARNING: |ndicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ,_ CAUTION: Indicate_ a polentially hazardous eftuslJon,which, if nol avoided, may resultIn minor or moderate Inlury.
DOUBLE INSULATION Doubts insulationIs a concept In safety in electric power tools, which eliminatesthe need for the usualthree-wire groundedpower cord. All exposed metal parts are Isolated from the internalmetal motor componentswith protecting insulation.Double insulatedtools do not need to be grounded. A EXTENSION CORDS When usinga powertool at a considerablecllstancafrom s powersource, be sure to use an extensioncord that has the capac'rtyto handle the currentthe tool wilt drew.
Anti-Kickback Pawls(radialarmandtablesaws) Adevisewhich,whenproperty instatedandmaintained, Is designedto stop the workplace from being kicked back toward the front of the saw duringa rippingoperation. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel Cut A cut,rig operation made wit'nthe blade at any angle other than 90* to the table surface. Chamler A cut removinga wedge from a black so the end (or part of the end) is angled rather than at 90..
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter ............................ B_de Arbor ............................... 10 in. 5/8 in. Cutting Capacitywtth Miterat0°/Bevel 0_: Maximum nominal[umbersizes:.................... 2 x 6, 4 x 4 No Load Speed ......................... 5,000/min. Input ................ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only.15 Amps Net Weight .............................. 36.5 tbs. Cuttlng Capacity with Miter at 45°/Beve! 0°: Maximum nominallumber sizes:.............................
KNOW YOUR See Figure 1. COMPOUND MITER SAW SPINDLE LOCK Bu'rroN See Figure3. Before attempting to use this product, familiarizeyourself w_ ail operating features and safety rules. A spindlelock button has been providedfor lockingthe spindlewhich keeps the blade In your saw from rotating. Depressand hold the lock button while instaging,changing, or removingblade. 15 AMP MOTOR Your sew has a powerful15 amp belt-driven motor with sufficientpower to handle tough cutting lobs.
LASERTRACTM LASER GUIDE For more accurate cuts, a LasarTmcTM laser guide Is included with your miter saw. When used properly,the laser guide makes accurate, precisioncutting simpleand easy. SLIDING MITER FENCE Posn'IVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE Positivestops have been provided at 0 °, 15°, 22-1/2 °, 31.62 °, and 45° on both the left and right side of the miter table. Slide the miter fences by tooseningthe fence screws.
The follow'_ngi_:emsare Lncludedw|th your CompoundMiter Saw; • • Dust Bag Dust Guide • WorkClamp • Blade Wrench • Outer BladeWasher • Bolt • Table Extensions(2) • Clamp Breaker • CLampBracket Bolt • RoLLer Support • LeveLerwith attached Wing Nut • Stop Block wlth Wing Bolt attached • Miter Lock Handle • Hex Key (3), 4 mm, 5 mm, and 8 mm • Crown Molding Stop • Laser Glasses • Operator's Manual LASERGLASSES WORKCLAMP I_11ERLOCK BLADEWRENCH ROLLER SUPPORT 4 ram, S ram,8 mm HE)CKEYiS) °°,T,,o =oy .
UNPACKING _lb WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommendedfor use with this tool. Any such alterationor modificationIs misuse and could resultin a hazardouscondition feeding to possibleseriouspersonal injury. This product requires assembly. • Carefullylift saw fTomthe carton by the carrying handle and the saw base, and place it on a lard work surface. NOTE: Th_ssaw is heeW.'To avoid back I_lury, _.w_th your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
Asmantfoned previously, thesawhasbeenfactory assembledand adiusted. MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 8, Cut the tie-wraps holdingthe saw arm and the miter lock in place, To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud into the threaded hole in the controlarm, Turn clockwiseto tighten, EXHAUST PORT \ Fig. 9 DUST BAG See FJgure10. TO TIGHTEN A dust bag ht providedfor use on this miter saw. tt fits over the dustguideon the up_r bladeg_l.
TABLE EXTENSIONS BRACKET SUPPORT See Figures 11 - 12, Table extensionscan be instaflad in either the left or the rfghtsfdeof the base. To install: i Insertthe ends of the table extensionsinto the holesin the side of the bass and adjust the extensionsto the desired length. • Secure extensionsinplace by positioningthe clamp bracket under the extensionbeneath the base. Orient the clamp bracket as shown in figure 12. • Using the clamp bracket bolt, securethe clamp bracket in place.
_lb WARNING: When using the work clamp with the stop block, install the clamp on the same side as the stop block. This will elimlnatsthe possibilityof _rapping the workpisce, resultingin the saw b]ade and work,oiecekicking up. Failureto heed this warning can result in serious persona]injury, STOP BLOCK See Figure 14. STQP BLOCK The stop block is usefulas a stop for making repstlt_ve cuts to the same length.
• Unplugthesew, LOWERBLADE GUARD8P,ACI(ET • Loosen phillipsscrew on the blade bolt cover until b_de bolt cover can be raised. • Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket, releasing tower blade guard _rom notch so that lower blade guard and blade boRcover can be rotated up and back to expose the blade bolt. • Depress the spindlelock button and rotate the blade boil untO{the spindle (coke. • Using the blade wrench provided, loosenand remove the blade bdit, NOTE: The b(ede bolt has left hand threads.
MOUNTING THE LASER See Figure 19. GUIDE ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE See Figure20. • Unplug file saw.
NOTE:Manyofthe Illustrationsin this manual show only FRAMING SQUARE portions of the compound miter saw. This is intentionalso that we can ctsadyshow points being made in the Illustrations,Never operate your saw wlUtourlaD guards securely in place and in good operating condition. SQUARING THE MITER FENCE See Figures21 - 24. FENCE MITERTABLE TABLE TO THE • Unplug the saw. • Push down on the saw arm anti pull out the lock pin'co release the saw arm, • R_sa saw arm to its full raised position.
SQUARINGTHE SAWBLADETO THEFENCE See Figures25 - 28. FENCE • Unplug the saw. • Pullthe saw arm all the way down and engagethe lock pin to ho_dthe saw arm in transport position. • Loosenthe miter took handle. • Rotate the miter table until the pointeris positioned at0". • • Retightenthe miter (ock handle. Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. P(ace one leg of the squareagainst the fence. Slide the other leg ol the square against the fiat part of blade.
SQUARINGTHE BLADETO THE MITER TABLE See Figures29 - 32. • Unplug the saw, FENCE • Pullthe 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 untilthe pointeris positioned atO'. • BLADE • Securelytighten the miter lock handle. II Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0"bevel (blade set 90"to miter table). 33ghtenbevel lock knob.
Thissawhasthree scale indicators,two on the bevel scale and one on the miter scale. After squadngadjustments have been made, it may be necessary to loosen the Indicator screws and reset them to zero. FENCE • BLADE COMBINATION SQUARE MnER TABLE VIEWOFBLADENOTSQUARE WITHMITER TAm.E,ADJUSTMENTS AREREQUIRED Fig. 32 APPLICATIONS This product has been designed onlyfor the purposes _sted _,ow; _1= WARNING: Do not allow famlllarltywlth tools to make you careless.
NOTE:Always check for Interferencebetween the blade • Tighten the miter lock handle securely. and the sliding miter fence BEFORE attempting to make a cut. Some compound miter cuts requirethe slidingmiter fence to be moved or completelyremoved before making the cut. CUTTING SAW ,_ WITH THE COMPOUND _k MITER WARNING: To avoid seriouspersonal injury, ahvays tighten the miter lock handlesecurely beforemaking a cut.
TO BEVELCUT • Once the saw arm has been set atthe desired angle, securelytighten the bevet lock knob, • Piece the workp_ecefiat on the miter table with one es_gesecurelyagainstthe fence, if the board iswarpe_, place the convex side against the fence, _fthe concave edge of a board is p)aced againstthe fence, the board could collapse on the blade st the end of the cut. jammlng the btade.
TO MAKE A COMPOU'ND MITER CUT A compound rafter cut Is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same _me. This type of cut is used to make picture frames, cut molding, make boxes wfth sloping sides, and for certain roofframing cuts. To make this type of cut the contrei arm on the miter table must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle.
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES See Figure38. Long workpieces need extra supports. Supportsshould be placed along the workp)ece so it does not sag. The support should let the workpisoe lay fiat on the base of the saw and work table dudng the cuffingoperation. Use the optional work clamp or s C-clamp to securethe workpisoe. L_, WARNING'. To avoid seriouspersonalinjury,alwsys keep hands outside the no handszone; at least 3 in. from blade.
CUTTINGCOMPOUNDMITERS "toa%d|n making the coTrectsettings,_e compound angle se_n9 chaTtbelow has been provided.,_nce compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trialcuts should be made in scrap matedar,and much thought and planning made, priorto makingyour required cut. PITCH o =oE 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 I s I 9 I to O" M-45"00° M-36"00° B- 0.00° B- 0,00" M'3D'O0° M'25"71° B- 0,00" B- 0,00° M-22"50° B- 0.00" 5o M-4_..89 ° M-35.90 ° B- 3.53" B- 2.94° M-29.91 ° IM-25.63 ° B- 2.
CUTrlNG CROWN MOLDING When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters, remember that the se_ings areinterdependent; changing one angle changes the other angle as well. "['hecompound miter sew does an excellentjob of cutting crown molding. In general, compound mRer saws do a better jo_ of cutting crown molding then any othertool made. Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings ere very preeise end diff_cuit to set.
molding.Alsomost walls do not have angles of exactty 90", therefore,you w,I need to fine tune your settings. When cuing crown mo_inc3 by this me_od the bevel angle shouldbe set at 0". The m_tarangle should be s_t at 45"either dght or left, depending on the desired cut for the a_plic_on. Using the markingson the throat plate, you can accurately cut All Standard (U.S.) with 52"and 38"angles in sizes of 2-314 in., 3-5/8 In., and 4-5/8 in.
MARKINGS ON THROAT PLATE Fig.42 WRONG CUTTINGWARPEDMATERIAL Fig. 44 Rgums 43 - 44. When cuttingwarped material, elways make sure it is positioneo'on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure43. _lk If the warped material is positionedthe wrong way as shown in figure 44, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. WAJRHtN,G: To avo_ a kickback_ to avoid asdous personalinjury,never positionthe concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence.
,_ PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool Is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. Failureto heed this warning could result in serious personal Iniury. NOTE: These adjustmentswere made at the factory and norm=ly do not requirereadjustment. TRAVEL The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for makingvery accurate cuts. However, soma of the components might have moved out of alignmentduring shipping.
j_ WARNING: When ssr_blng, use only _dentlcal replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a h,_._rdor c_use product da_ge. _IL WARNING: Always wear safety goggissor safety glasseswith side shields during power tool operation or when blowing duet. If operation is dus_, also wear a dust mask. GENERAL Avoid using solventswhen qleaning pisstlc parts. Most plastlcaare susceptibleto damage from vadous types of commercial solventsand may be damaged by their use.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES See Figure 48. • Unp(ug the saw. Remove the laear guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on a fiat surfacewith the two phillipsscrews facing upward. Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover from the laser guide support. LASERGUIDE SUPPORT __ ! I Remove the three button ceil batteries usinga non-conductJvede_ce such as a toothpick. NOTE: RepLacethe batteries wRhsilveroxide batteries that have a reting of 1.
BELTREPLACEMENT See Figure 49. BELTCOVER 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: Failureto unplug ",hesaw could rseuftin accidental starting causingserious injury. • Pull saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transportposition. • Using a phi(iipascrewdriver,remove the screws from the belt cover.
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,- , CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740 The modelnumberwillbe found on a parts. plate attached to the motor housing.Alwaysmentionthe mode(number in all correspondenceregardingyour MITER SAW or when ordedngrepair ! | PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY, 1 555516000 "Wing Nut (MS x 30 ram)................................... 1 2_ 5451150O0 SlidingMiler Fence (left)...................................
CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740 i The MITER model SAW numberwillbe or when orderingrepair foundon a parts. plate attaclled to the motor housing,Alwaysmentionthe modelnumberIn all correspondenceregardingyour J | PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A KEY PART NO. NUMBER 43 ¢o (o A63000000040 QTY. KEY NO. O-Ring ............................................................. 3 63 A31703010098 545102000 * Nylon Lock Nut (M10)...................................... 1 Miter Lock Plate.......
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CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740 The model numberwill be found on a plate MITER SAW or when orderingrepair parts.attached to the motorhousing.Alwaysmentionthe model numberin all correspondenceregardingyour I J PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY NO, PART NUMBER OESCRIPTION QTY. 1 545201000 BevelPivot Support......................................... 1 14 545299QOQ 2 A35O31018255 "Spring Washer (M10) **STD852010.................
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i CRAFTSMAN ii [ COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740 i The modelnumberwi[Ibe foundon a plate attached to the motorhousing.Alwaysmentionthe model numberin all correspondenceregardingyour | MITER SAW or when orderingrepairparts. / PARTS UST FOR FIGURE C KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY NO. PART . NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 $54500200 Blade GuardAssembly.................................... 1 15 A10003060203 * Screw (M6 x 20 mm Pan Hd.)..........................
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CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212740 | I "r'_e IM]TE nl°de_ w SAW numbe_ or when will ordering _[_ _°und r_p_" on a Plata _)_r_e, a_ta_h_ t° the m°_°r h°ueJng" _waYa m°n_J°n the re°de( number in aI_ c°n'esP°_dant_e r_r_Ing y°ur PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D KEY NO. O1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY NO. PART NUMBER OESCRIPTION QTY. 1 545A05020 Dust Chute Assembly...................... _,.............. 1 19 545320000 Belt (PJS08-6V)............_......
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