Know Your Compound Miter Saw; Spindle Lock Button; Amp Motor; Carrying Handle - Craftsman 315.21234 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.
10 in. BLADE
A 10 in. carbide-tipped saw blade is included with your
compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 2 in. thick
or 6 in. wide, depending upon the angle 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
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION
MITER LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 2.
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired
miter angles.
FEATURES
LOCK PIN
SAW ARM

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

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.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
Fig. 2
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SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
Fig. 3
PADLOCK
Fig. 4