Features - Craftsman 315.212050 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
15 AMP MOTOR
Your saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient
power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball
bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease
of servicing.
12 in. BLADE
A 12 in. carbide-tipped blade is included with your com-
pound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 7 7/8 in. wide,
depending upon the thickness of the material and the set-
ting at which the cut is being made.
CARRYING HANDLE
See Figure 2.
For convenience when carrying or transporting your
miter saw from one place to another, a carrying handle
has been provided on top of the saw arm. To transport,
turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw arm and
lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by depressing
the lock pin.
CARRYING
HANDLE
SAW
ARM
\
LOCKPIN
)
MITER LOCK
HANDLE SAWARM
LOCKED IN DOWNPOSITION
Fig. 2
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 2.
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired
miter angles.
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SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
See Figure 3.
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the
spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from rotating.
Depress and hold the lock button while installing, chang-
ing, or removing blade.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
SPINDLE
LOCKBUTTON
Fig. 3
TRIGGER LOCK
See Figure 4.
To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter
saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power
supply and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the
switch, install a padlock (not included) through the hole in
the switch trigger. A lock with a long shackle up to 9/32
in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and
locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in
another location.
PADLOCK
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Fig. 4