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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW
DOUBLE INSULATED
Model Nos.
315.212340
315.242340
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 Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................2 n Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................2 n General Safety Rules...........................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work WARNING: Read and understand all instruc- tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, when practical. It's safer than using your hand and may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious frees both hands to operate tool. personal injury. n DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, n USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades have repaired by a qualified service technician at with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or an authorized service facility. The conductor with blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maxi- insulation having an outer surface that is green with mum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in. (254 mm). or without yellow stripes is the equipment-ground- n BEFORE MAKING A
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be n ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area. from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction n NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. of the blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. n MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doubl
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. 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.
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ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An isolated from the internal metal motor components with undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resultin
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts A devise which, when properly installed and maintained, Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back completely through the thickness of the workpiece. toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. Push Blocks and Push Sticks Arbor Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. b
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0°/Bevel 0°: Blade Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 in. Maximum nominal lumber sizes:....................2 x 6, 4 x 4 Blade Arbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8 in. Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45°/Bevel 0°: No Load Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,000/min. Maximum nominal lumber sizes:............................. 2 x 4 Input . . .
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure 1. See Figure 3. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the with all operating features and safety rules. spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while installing, chang- 15 AMP MOTOR ing, or removing blade. Your saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is ma
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FEATURES ROTATING HANDLE POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE See Figure 5. Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45° on both the left and right side of the miter table. The rotating handle can be adjusted to provide different positions of the saw handle. Turn the handle adjusting BEVEL LOCK KNOB knob clockwise to loosen the rotating handle before twist- The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound ing the rotating handle to a desired position. Lock the ro- miter saw at
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TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade: COMBINATION WRENCH (2) 10 mm,14 mm COMBINATION SQUARE FRAMING SQUARE PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER Fig. 6 12 13
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LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Compound Miter Saw: n Work Clamp n Dust Bag n Dust Guide n Blade Wrench n Table Extensions (2) n Laser Guide n Hex Key Bolt n Clamp Brackets (2) n Hex Key (2), 5 mm and 6 mm n Clamp Bracket Screws (2) n Stop Block n Laser Glasses (for 242340) n Wing Nut n Operator's Manual n Miter Lock Handle DUST BAG MITER LOCK HANDLE WORK CLAMP STOP BLOCK CLAMP BRACKETS BLADE WRENCH WING NUT TABLE EXTENSION HEX KEY (2) 5 mm, 6 mm CLAMP BRACKETS SCRE
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� ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool UNPACKING or create accessories not recommended for use This product requires assembly. with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is n Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle misuse and could result in a hazardous condition and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface. leading to possible serious personal injury. NOTE: This saw is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back,
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ASSEMBLY As mentioned previously, the saw has been factory assembled and adjusted. The miter lock handle, dust guide, and blade are the only parts that have to be installed. EXHAUST MITER LOCK HANDLE PORT See Figure 9. Cut the tie-wraps holding the saw arm and the miter lock in place. To install the miter lock handle, place the thread- ed stud into the threaded hole in the control arm. Turn clockwise to tighten. DUST GUIDE Fig. 10 DUST BAG See Figure 11. A dust bag is provided for use on this
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ASSEMBLY TABLE EXTENSIONS See Figures 12 - 13. If you plan to use the stop block, slide the stop block on the back arm of the desired table extension first. TABLE To install table extensions, insert the ends of extensions EXTENSION into the holes in the sides of the base. Adjust the exten- sions to the desired length. Secure them in place by positioning a clamp bracket un- der each table extension beneath the miter table. Orient each clamp bracket as shown in figure 13. Secure each clamp brac
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ASSEMBLY WORK CLAMP TO INSTALL BLADE See Figure 14. See Figures 15 - 17. The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the WARNING: A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade workpiece to the fence or the saw table. It also prevents capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with very helpful when cutting compound miters. the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in Dependi
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ASSEMBLY LOWER WARNING: If inner blade washer has been BLADE GUARD removed, replace it before placing blade on PHILLIPS spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident SCREW since blade will not tighten properly. n Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle. The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 15. BLADE BOLT COVER CAUTION: Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade BLADE pointing down at the
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE See Figure 18. See Figure 19. n Unplug the saw. The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work surface when the blade is spinning above 500 rpm. See "To Install Blade" on page 18 in the Assembly section The red laser line will appear as a broken line on the of this operator's manual. workpiece when the blade assembly is in the uppermost n Make sure inner blade washer is in place before position and the motor swit
