OPERATOR'S MANUAL I CRRFTSMRN" I PRO FES S i O NAL 12 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW DOUBLE INSULATED Model No. 315.212350 _k WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator'smanual before using this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Bears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
• Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2 m Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 • General Safety Rules....................................................................................................................
A WARNING: Road and understand all Ir_structlons. Failure to follow all fnstructions listed below, may resultin eiectdc shock, fire and/or serious personal injury, • SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical it's safer than uslng your hand and frees both handsto operate tool. • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully.
• INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, have repairedby a qualified service technician at an authorized servicefacility,The conductorwith insulationhaving an outer surface that is greenwith or w_thou_yellow s_pes Is 1heequipment-gTounding conductor.If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug ts necessary,do no'_connectthe equipmen_-grounding conductor to a live terminal.Repair or replace a damaged orwom cord immediately.
• NEVER hand hold a workplace that is too small to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area. • NEVER reach behind, under,or within three inches of the blade and its cutting p_th with your hands and fingers for any reason. • • ALWAYS STAY ALERT[ Do not allow familiarity(gained from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a carelessfraction of a second is sufficienl lo inflictsevere injury.
Someofthefollowing symbolsmay be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning, Proper interpretationof these symbolswill allow you to operate the tool better and safer, SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes C_rrest Hz Hertz Frequency(cyclesper second) W Watt Power MinUtes Time Altemat_ogCurrent Type of current -.
Thefollowing signalwordsandmeanings are intendedto explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicatss an imminently hazardous situation, Which, if not avoided, w_l resultin death or serious injury. A WARNING: Indicates a potentiallyhazardous s_uation, which, if not avoided, could resultIn death or seriousInjury. A CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may resultin minor or moderate injury.
DOUBLEINSULATION Double insulationis a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual_ree-wim grounded power cord, All exposed metal parts are Isolated from the Internalmetal motor componentswith protecting{nsu[ation.Double insulatedtools do not need to be grounded. WARNING: The double insulatedsystem is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a breakin the tool's Internal Insulation.Observe all normarsafety precautionsto avoid electdca{ shock.
Anti-Rlcld_aok Pawls Irad_al arm and table saws) A devisewh)ch, when propertyInatalledand ma)ntalned, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a rippingoperation. A.Vbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool Is mounted. Bevel Cut A eating operation made wlth the blade at any angle other than 90" to the table surface. Non-Through Cuts Any cutting operationwhere the blade does not extend completelythroughthe thickness of the workplace.
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS BladeDiameter ............................ 12 In. 5/8 in, 4,000/rain, BLadeArbor ............................... No Load Speed ......................... Cutting Capacityw'rthMiter at 0"/Bevel 0°: Maximum nominal lumber sizes:.................... 2 x 8, 4 x 4 Cuttlng Capacltywith Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°: Maximum nominallumber sizes:............................. 2 x 6 input ................ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only,15 Amps Net Weight ................................ 41 Ibs.
KNOW YOUR See Figure 1, COMPOUND MITER SAW Before attempting to use this product, familiarizeyourself wffh art operatingfeatures and safety rules. 15 AMP MOTOR Yoursew has e powerful15 amp belt-driven motor with sufficientpower to handle tough cuttingjobs. It is made with art ball bearings, and has externallyaccessible brushes for ease of servicing. SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 3. A spindlelock button has been provided for lockingthe spindlewhich keeps the blade in your saw from rota_ng.
LASERTRACTM LASER GUIDE For more accurate cuts, a LaserTrecTM laser guide is included with your miter saw. When used properly,the laser guide makes accurate, precisioncutting simpleand easy. SLIDING POSITWE 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 mltar fences by looseningthe fence screws.
The following Items are included with your Compound Miter Saw: • • Dust Bag Dust Guide • • • • • Table Extensions (2) • Clamp Bracket • Clamp Bracket Bolt • • • • Work Clamp Blade Wrench Outer BladeWasher Boit • Hex Key (3), 4 mm, 5 mm and B mm Roller Support Levelerwith attached Wing Nut Step Block with Wing Bolt attached Miter Lock Handle • Crown MoldingStop • Laser Glasses • Operator's Manual LASERGLASSES WORKCLAMP MITERLOCK HANDLE BLADEWRENCH ROLLER SUPPORT 4 ram, 5 ram,8 mm HEXKEY{3) TABLE
UNPACKING ,_1 WARN|NG: Do not attempt to modify thistool or create accessoriesnot recommended for use with this tool. Any such alterationor modification is misuse and could result In a hazardouscondition leading to possibleserious personalinjury. This product requiresassembly. • Carefullylift saw from the cartonby the carryinghandle and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This saw is heavy.To avoid back injury,liftwith your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
As mentioned previously,the saw has been factory assembled and adjusted. MITER LOCK HANDLE See Figure 8, Cut the tie-wraps holding the saw arm and the miter rock In place. To Instal[ the miter lookhandle, place the thread~ ed stud into the threaded hole in the controlerm. Turn clockwiseto tighten. EXHAUST PORT Fig. 9 DUST BAG TO TIGHTEN See Figure 10. A duet bag is provided for use on th_smiter saw. It fits o'_e_"_h_dust guide or the upper b_adeguam.
TABLEEXTENSIONS BASE See Figures 11 - 12. Table extensions can be Installed in either the left or the fight side of the base. To Instalh • Insertthe ends of the table extensionsintothe holesin the side of the base and adjustthe extensionsto the desired length. • Secure extensionsin place by positioningthe clamp bracket under the extension beneath the base. Orient the clamp bracket as shown in figure 12. • Using the clamp bracket boil, secure the clamp bracket In place.
_lb WARNING: When using the work clamp with the stop block, installthe clamp on the same side as the stop block. Thiswill ellmlnatethe posslb(tityof tmpp]ng the workplece, resulting In the saw blade and workpiece kicking up. Failureto heed this warning can resultin sedous personalInjury, STOP BLOCK See Figure 14. STOP BLOCK The stop block is usefulas a stop for making repetitive cuts to the same length. It can be instaltedon either side of the saw base: • Slide the stop block on the table extension.
• Unplug the saw. LOWERBLARE GUARDBRACKET • Loosen phillipsscrew on the blade bolt cover until blade boll cover can be raised. • Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket, releasing lower blade guard from notch so that lower blade g_xardand blade bolt cover can be rotated up and back to expose the blade bolt. PHILLIPS • Depress the spindlelock button and rotate the blade bolt until Me spindle locks. • Using the blade wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade bert.
MOUNTING THE LASER See Figure 19. GUIDE ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE See Figure20. I Unplug the sew. See "ToInstall Blade" on page 17 in the Assemb/yssct[on of this operator's manual. LINE • Make sure inner blade washer Is In place before positioningblade on the spindleof the saw, NOTE: The laser guide replacesthe outer blade washer. The laser guide wit] generatea red coloredline on the work surfacewhen the b}adeis spinningabove 500 rpm.
NOTE:Manyoftheillustrations inthismanual showonly porttons ofthecompound mitersaw.ThisIsIntantEonal so thatwecanclearlyshowpointsbeingmade in the FRAMING SQUARE FENCE MITERTABLE illustrations.Never operate your saw without all guards securely In grace and rn good operating condition. SQUARING THE MITER FENCE See F/gums 21 - 24. TABLE TO THE • UnpLugthe saw. • Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pinto release the saw arm. • Raise saw arm to its full raised position.
SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE See Figures25 - 28, • Unplugthe saw. • Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the look pin to hold the saw arm in transportposition, • Loosenthe miter lock handle, • Rotate the miter table until the pointer is positioned at0". • • • • • • • BLADE Retightenthe miter lock handle. Lay a framing square fiat on the miter table. Place one leg of the square againstthe fence, Slide the other leg ofthe square againstthe flat pad of blade.
SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE See Figures29 - 31. • Unplug the saw. • Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the 1ock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position, Loosen the miter lock handle. • FENCE • Rotate the miter table untilthe pointer is positioned at0", • Securelytighten the miter lock handle.
This caw hasthree scale indicators,two on the bevel scale and one on the miter scale. After squadng adjustments have been made, it may be necessaryto loosen the indicator screws and reset them to zero. FENCE • BLADE COMBINATION SQUARE MITER TABLE VIEWOFflLADENOTSQUARE WITHMITER TABLE,ADJUSTMENTS AREREQUIRED _k Fig. 32 APPLICATIONS WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of e second is sufficient to inflict severeinjury.
NOTE: Always check for interference between the blade and the silding miter fence BEFORE attempting to make a cut. Some compound miter cuts rsquim the sliding miter fence to be moved or completely removed before making the cut. CUTTING WITH THE (_OMPOUND • Tighten the miter lock handle securely. _1. WARNING: To avoid serious personalinjury,always tighten the miter lock handle securelybefore making e cut. Failureto do so could resultin movement of the controlarm or miter table while making a cut.
TO BEVEL CUT See Figures34.35. A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A straight bevel cut Is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0"and 45", • Pull out the lock pin and riftsaw arm to its full height. • Loosen the miter lock handle. • Lift the miter lock plats to disengage. • Rotate the saw table untilthe pointeraligns with zero on the miter scats. • Release the miter lock plate.
TO MAKE A COMPOUND MITER CUT • Recheck miter angle setting.Make a test cut in scrap material. •PIsce the workplace flat on the rarer table with one edge security againstthe fence. It the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. The concave edge of a board could coffapea on the b_adeat the end ofthe cul, jamming the blade. • When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the opposite end of the stock with a rollerstand or with a work surface level with the saw table.
SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES See Figure 38. Longworkpieces need extra supports. Supportsshould be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support should let the workplece lay f/at on the baee of the saw and work table dudng the cutting operation. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece. _, WARNING: To avoid serious personalinjury,always keep hands outside the no hands zone; at least3 in, from blade.
CUTrlNG COMPOUNDMITERS To aid in making the correct se_ngs, the compoundangle se_ng chart below has been provided.Since compound cuts are the mo_t difficutt to accuratety obtain, trfatcuts shourdbe made in scrap materiat, and much thoughtand ptanning made, priorto making your required cut. NUM-"-L., ,Jr o,_=,= PITCH ol=slo o" 5" 10° 4 I 5 6 I 7 I 8 I 9 I 10 M- .oo ° M- oo" M-3000"I M-25,71"M-22.50"M-20,00"U-18,00 = B- 0.00= B- 0,00° B-0.00 = M-44"89= M'35"90= M-29'gl= B- 3.53" B- 2.94" iB- 2.50" B- 0.
CU'I'I'ING CROWN MOLDING The compound miter sew does an excellentJobof cutting crown molding. In general, compound miter eaws do a better Jobof cuffing crown molding than any othertool made, When settingthe bevel and miter angles for compound miters, rememberthat the settingsare interdependent; changing one angle changes the other angleas well. Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldingsare very preciseand dl_cult to set.
molding. Also mostwalls 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 angte should be set at 0".The miter anglo shouldbe set at 45"either right or left, dopondingon the desired cut for the sppLLcation. Usingthe markings on the throat plata, you can accurately cut All Standard (U.S.)with 52"and 38"angles in sizes of 2-3/4 in., 3-5/8 in., 4-5/8 in., and 5-1/4.
MARIOHGSOH THROATPLATE WRONG CUTTING WARPED See Figures 43 - 44. MATERIAL Fig. 44 When cuttingwarped material, always make sure It Is positionedon the miter table with the convex side againstthe fence as shown in f_gure43. ,_ If the warped matedal Is positionedthe wrong way as shown in f_gum44, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. WARN,|NG: To avoid a k_c_d_ack _d to avoid serious personaliniury,never positionthe concave edge of bowed or warped material agaLnstthe fence.
_, PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performingany 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 resultin serious personalInfury. NOTE: These edjusb'nerrts were made at the factory and normal_Jdo not requirereadjustment. TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT • The saw arm shouldrise completelyto the up position by itself. • If the saw arm does not raise by Itselfor if there Is play in the pivot.
,i_ WARNING: When serv!oing, use only identical replacement par_e.Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause productdamage. DRUSFI _1_ WARNING: Always wear cataty gogglesor safety glasseswith side shields durlng power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. GENERAL Avoid using solventswhen cleaning ptastic parts. Most plasticsare susceptibleto damage from vedous types of commercial solventsand may be damaged by their use.
CHANGINGTHE BATTERIES See Figure 48. • LASERGUIDE Unplugthe saw. Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on a flat surface wlth the two phillipsscrews facing upward. Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover fromthe laser guide support. ,_'_I SUPPORT Remove the three button cell batteries usinga non-conductivedevice such as a toothpick. NOTE: Replace the batteries with silveroxide batteries that have a ratingof 1.
BELT REPLACEMENT Sea Figure 4,9. The sew is powered by a belt-driven motor. Periodioatly check the belt for wear and replace it when nscessery. Proceed as follows when replacement Is required: • Unplug the saw. _IL • • • • • • • • • • BELTCOVER WARNING: Failureto unplugthe sew could resultin accidental starting causing seriousInjury. Pullsaw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the sew arm in transport position, Using a phillipsscrewdriver,remove the screws from the belt cover.
CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.
CRAFTSMANCOMPOUNDMITERSAW- MODELNUMBER315.212350 .... The MITER model SAW numberwill or when orderingrepairparts. be foundon a plate attached to the motor housing.Alwaysmention the modelnumberin all correspondenceregardingyour I | PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A KEY PART NO. NUMBER QTY. KEY NO. 21 565A07020 Crown Molding_gtopAssembly (IncludesKey Nos. 15-20) ............................... 1 22 511113000 SlidingMiter Fence Label................................ 2 23 56511200O SlidingMiter Fence (left)...
• CRAFTSMAN I COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212350 The model numberwill be found on a plate attached to the motorhousing,Alwaysmention the modelnumber in aUcorrespondenceregardingyour MITER SAW or when orderingrepairparts. I | PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A KEy NO. PART NUMBER QTY. KEY NO. O-Ring ............................................................. 3 61 A49010020056 Rivet................................................,................ 3 58807210O Hand Warning Label.............
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CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212350 The modelnumberwJll be found on a parts. plate attached to the motorhousing.Alwaysmentton the model numberIn all correspondenceregardingyour MITER SAW or when orderingrepair I I PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION OTY. 1 A10003050250 * Screw [MS x 25 Pan Hd.)................................. 2 15 589010200 Pivot Shaft .......................................................
CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW ~ MODEL NUMBER 315.
CRAFTSMAN I COMPOUND MITER SAW - MODEL NUMBER 315.212350 he model numberwillbe found on a plate MITER SAW or when orderingrepair parts.attachedto the motorhousing.Alwaysmentionthe model number in all _orrespondence regardingyour J PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C K_Y NO. PART NUMBER $56500200 DESCRIPTION Q't_Y. LowerBlade Guard Assembly (IncludesKey Nee. 2-15, 18, 21-23) ................ 1 KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION OTY. 15 558404007 16 A10003060185 * Screw (M6 x 18 mm Pan Hd.).............
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CRAFTSMAN J COMPOUND MITER SAW- MODEL NUMBER 315.212350 The model MITER SAW numberwillbe or when orderingrepair found on a plata parts.attached to the motorhousing.Alwaysmentionthe modelnumber In all correspondenceregardingyour I I PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D KEY NO, == PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 565A05020 Dust ChuteAssembly (IncludesKey Nos. 2-5) ................................... 1 19 A18003080250 * Set Screw (MS x 25 ram)..........................
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