OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 315.23/43 Serial Number Model and serial number may be found on plate motor end cap, at You should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use. CAUTION: Read Rulesfor Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully SAVE DOUBLE INSULATED WITH MECHANICAL BRAKE Assembly Operation Maintenance THIS REFERENCE q,-,J,4h,, q_'&_S, 71/2 INCH RADIAL ARM MITER SAW Introduction MANUALFOR FUTURE CRAFTSMAN _ Repair Parts ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM MITER SAW" If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Radial Arm Miter Saw falls due to a defect In matedal or workmanship, Sears will repair It, free of charge, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR This warranty gives you specific legal dghts, end you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO.
RULES FoR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 9. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer for which it was designed. 10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. 11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves above elbow. 12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 24. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS -- When tool is used 6u_do____, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors, Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for example -- SJTW-A or SJOW.A. 25. DON'T-Place either hand in the cutting area when the saw is connected to the electrical power supply, Accidental starting could result in serious personal injury. 26. DON'T -- FORCE CUTTING ACTION.
TOOLS HEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMEHT Your miter saw can be assembled and adjusted with a tow be$1c hand tools shown below: ?/16" AND 1/2" WRENCHES MEDIUM BLADE WRENCH 3/i6" ALLEN WRENCH (FURNISHED) SCREWDRIVER : (FURNISHED) PHILLIPS SCREWI:_VER CRRFTSMRN E1',1i I, I'_ i, i ,1i i,'1 ' I, i,i,l'q_ |l,/i,l,,_iii, 8" ADJUSTABLE WRENCH ,I,ili, COMBINATION 2. Remove the two hex nuts and washers miter saw off the cardboard pad.
FASTENING MITER SAW TO WORKBENCH OR LEG SET (9.22246) DISCONNECT MITER SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY if the miter saw Is to be used in a permanent location, it should be fastened securely to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench or accessory leg set (9-22246).
ADJUSTMENTS Your miter saw has been factory adjusted and altgned to assure proper operation. However, misallgnment can occur during shipping, All alignments must be checked to assure that factory settings have been maintained, NO ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE CHECKING THESE ALIGNMENTS. For your convenience the checks and adjustments should be made In the following order, DISCONNECT MITER SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY. II BEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1. Place saw head in position shown in Fig. 4, 2.
ADJUSTMENTS DISCONNECT (Con'" ued) MITER SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY BLADE HEEL ADJUSTMENT The saw blade must be aligned, front to rear, with the direction of travel of the saw head. This condition is referred to as Blade Heel. See Fig. 6. 1. Miter arm must be securely locked at 0 ° setting as described above, (See Blade Centering Adjustment, item 1 and 2.) 2. With the rear edge of the saw blade set in line with the left fence, hold the blade of your square firmly against the top front face of the fence.
ADJUSTMENTS DISCONNECT Continued) MITER SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY FENCE TO FENCE ADJUSTMENT After the left fence has been squared to the blade, or any adjustments made to the left fence, it is necessary to align the right fence, See Fig. 8. 1. Place saw head in full rear position. 2. Locate blade of square along front of both fences. if fences align to each other make no adjustments and proceed to next alignment check. If fences do not align proceed as follows: 3.
OPERATION READ RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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. Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating your miter saw will make cutting easier and safer. SEE FIGURE 11. NEVER PLACE HANDS NEAR CUTTING AREA, Always stay alert when operating saw -- THINK AHEAD AND PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
OPERATION OPERATION OF MITER ARM Your miter saw will cut any angle from 0 ° to 47.1/2" left and right. To operate miter arm release lock lever (A) on underside of miter arm (B) by turning counterclockwise. See Figure 13, Depress detent lever (C), move miter arm to desired angle, and tighten lock lever (A). Your miter saw also has positive stops at 0 ° and 45 ° left and right. When any of these cuts are desired release lock lever (A) on underside of miter arm (B).
TABLE EXTENSION AND SECURING Because of the possibility of the material being cut causing the saw blade to jam or feed itself into the material, and possibly causing serious personal in. jury to the operator, CLAMPS SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED TO SECURE MATERIALS TO THE TABLE EX. TENSION DURING CUTTING. This eliminates any need for the operators hands to be used in, the cut.
TYPICAL OPERATIONS CUTTING MOULDINGS You can cut 45 ° miter cuts on material and moldings up to 2.3/8" thick, See Fig, 18. Instead of making right and left hand 45 ° cuts for matching miters, or cornering, simply make the 45 ° cut and for the mat. ching face turn the work completely over and make your cut with the saw at the same setting, Your miter saw is also capable of cutting angles up to 47.
TYPICAL OPERATIONS CUTTING THIN (Continued) MATERIALS Your miter saw can be used for cutting thin materials such as laminated plastics and composition board, See Fig, 21. To avoid Jammlng under the fences all thin materials should only be cut when the saw Is equipped wtth a table extension and material Is securely clamped, See "Table Extension and Securing Workplece" as shown on page 11 . For proper blade requirements, see page 21, \,\ \ Fig.
TYPICAL OPERATIONS (Continued) FLAT CUTTING POLYGON MITERS Any closed construction has a number of sides which must be joined together at the proper angles. This can be done with either a miter or bevel setting of the correct angle and the material lying with the flat side against the saw table. See Fig, 24. Fiat miters, as shown, can be cut with a miter arm settlng, but miters to be used with the material on edge must be cut with the bevel post at the proper setting.
TYPICAL OPERATIONS CUTTING COMPOUND (Continued) MITERS (Cont'd) To aid In making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart shown in Fig 28 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, NUMBER PITCH OF SIDE M,44.89 ° M-35.90 ° M.29.91 B" 3,53 ° 8" 2.94 ° M-44.56 ° M-35.58 B" 7,05 ° B- 5.86 M,44,01 ° M-35.06 B. 10,55 ° B8.75 M-42.19 8.17.
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MAINTENANCE WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT_RARTS BRUSH REPLACEMENT DISCONNECT MITER SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY. 1, Remove brush caps (A) from motor housing (B) with screwdriver. See Figure 29, 2, Remove brushes (C).
MAINTENANCE REMOVING ¢Coot nued) THE BLADE DISCONNECT MITER SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY. 1, Place saw head in the position shown in Fig. 31. Remove four screws (A) and blade cover (B). 2, Place a soft wood block on the turntable (F) seated against the front of the fence (G). See Fig. 31. Move the saw head until the blade teeth embed in the block and hold securely, 3. With the wrench furnished loosen the blade screw (C) until it can be removed byhand, NOTE: THE BLADE SCREW HAS LEFT.HAND THREADS.
MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN SAWDUST (Continued) FROM TURNTABLE Periodically sawdust will accumulate between the turntable and miter saw table, This will cause difficulty in the movement of the turntable when maktng different angle cuts, To clean sawdust from between turntable and miter saw table, DISCONNECT 1, Remove MITER SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY. the blade, 2, Place saw head in the rear position. 3, Clean between See Fig. 34, 4, Replace miter Fig. 34 saw table and turntable, blade.
MAINTENANCE (Continued) SAW BLADES The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean and sharp. Using a dull blade will do nothing more than place a heavy load on your saw, Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available, Gum and wood pitch hardened on blade will slow it down, Use Craftsman Gum and Pitch Remover No, 9.49191 to remove these accumulations, DO NOT USE GASOLINE, ALWAYS REMOVE BLADE FROM MITER SAW WHEN CLEANING.
TROUBLE SHOOTING POSSIBLE PROBLEM 3, Damaged cord. 4, Motor brushes worn. 5, Faulty switch, 1, Connect saw to power supply. 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker, Check for circuit overload, 3, Replace cord. See Page 18 4, Replace brushes, See Page 18 5, Replace switch. See Page 18, 1, Faulty brake linkage. 2, Worn brake lining, Contact Service 1, Extension cord too light _ or too long, 2, Low house voltage. 3, Sticking motor brush.
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CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM MITER SAW -- MODEL NUMBER 315.23743 Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your The ModelARM Number be found on ordering a plate attached to the Motor End Cap. RADIAL MITERwill SAW or when repair parts. SEE BACK ' ' PAGE • ,, FOR PARTS , FIGURE Key No. 1 2 3 4 Part Number 611638-004 622180.
CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM MITER SAW-- MODEL NUMBER 315.
CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM MITER SAW -- MODEL NUMBER 315.23743 The Model Number will be found on a plate attached to the Motor End Cap. Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM MITER SAW or when ordering repair parts, SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING FIGURE Key No, Part Number INSTRUCTIONS B PARTS LIST Description Quantity 1 703428.010 *Screw 2 989229.002 Pintle 3 989227.003 Turntable 5 703427-035 *Screw 6 703473.
CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM MITER SAW -- MODEL NUMBER 315.23743 6 .1 SEE NOTE 3 10 ._,:' TORQUE TO 100 INCH LBS. MIH; / 15 ,/ / / NOTE 1: COAT WITH LIGHT HIGH PRESSURE GREASE. FILM OF t NOTE 2: TIGHTEN UNTIL ARM SWINGS FREELY WITHOUT LOST MOTION. NOTE 3: TIGHTEN UNTIL POST SWINGS FREELY WITHOUT LOST MOTION.
CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM MITER SAW -- MODEL NUMBER 315.23743 The Model Number will be found on a plate attached to the Motor End Cap. Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your RADIAL ARM MITER SAW or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS FIGURE Key No. Part Number Description ORDERING C PARTS LIST Key No. Part Number 1 19 612271-001 930687-002 Quantity .......
S_ A/RS OWNERS MANUAL CRAFTSMAN 7½ INCH RADIAL ARM MITER SAW DOUBLE INSULATED WITH MECHANICAL BRAK SERVICE Now that you have purchased your Radial Arm Miter Saw, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. MODEL NO. 315.
