Assembly - Craftsman 315.212740 Operator's Manual

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
• Carefullylift saw fTomthe carton by the carrying handle
and the saw base, and place it on a lard work surface.
NOTE: Th_ssaw is heeW.'To avoid back I_lury, _.w_th
your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
• Thissaw has been shipped with the saw arm secured
in the down position.To release the saw arm, push
down on the top of the saw arm, cutthe tie-wrap, and
puttout or the look pin,
• Uft the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressureshould
remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
mtesae ol _hetie wrap.
• Inspect the tool carefullyto make sure no breakage or
damage occurreddudng shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material un_JJ you have
carsfultyinspected and set'=sfectofi_y operated the tool.
• The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After
assarnbllngit, check for accuracy, if shippinghas
influencedthe settings, refer to specific procedures
explained in this manual."
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
WARNING: (f any parts are m[sslng, do not operate
this tool untll the missing parts are replaced. Faflbre
to do so could result in possible sedouspersonal
injury.
_lb WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool
or create accessories not recommendedfor use
with this tool. Any such alterationor modificationIs
misuse and could resultin a hazardouscondition
feeding to possibleseriouspersonal injury.
WARNING: Do not connect to powersupply until
assembly is complete. Failureto complycouJdresult
_naccJdantalstarting and poss]b_a sarfous personal
iniu_
MOUNTING HOLES
See Figure 7.
_ WARNING: Always make sure the compound mltsr
saw is securelymounted to e workbench or an ap-
provedworkstand. Failureto heed this warning can
recuit insadousperso_L inlu w.
The compound miter saw shouldbe permanentlymount-
ed to a firm supportingsurface such as a workbench.
Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw base fOr
this puq_ose.Each of the four mounting holes should be
bolted securelyusing 3/8 In. machine bolts, lock washers,
an_ hex nuts (not included). Bo_ts shouldbe of su_clent
length to accommodate the saw base, [ockwashers, hex
nuts, and the thicknessof the workbench.
Tightec airfour bolts securely.
The hole pattern for mountingto a workbench is shownin
figure 8. Carefullycheck the workbench attar mounting to
make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any
Upping,sliding,or walking is noted, securethe workbench
to the floor before operating.
TRACE HOLES
ATTHESE LOCATIONS FOR
HOLE PATIF1ERN
BASE
TRACE HOLES
A"T "tHESE LOCATIONS F OR
HOLE PA'TrERN
IAOUNTIH_i SURFACE
Fig. 7
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