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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
4
10 in. COMPOUND
MITER SAW
Model No.
315.241940
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
iniury, the user must read and under-
stand the operator's manuat before
using this product,
Customer Hetp Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-437
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW Model No. 315.241940 WARNING: To reduce the risk of iniury, the user must read and under- stand the operator's manuat before using this product, Customer Hetp Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 983000-437...

  • Page 2: One Year Full Warranty

    Parts Ordering/Service..............................ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON COMPANION TOOL If this Companiontool fails due to a defect in material or workmanshipwithin one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEARF__TSEARS STORE IN THE UNITED ffrATE8, and Sears will replace it, free of charge.
  • Page 3 • SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work WARNING: Read and understand all inatrucl tlone. Failureto follow all inst_'uctions l isted below, when practical. It's saferthan usingyour hand and may rssuttin etecLricshock, fire and/or serious |rees both hands to operate tool persona_ iniury.
  • Page 4 • INSP ECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged, • BEFORE MAKING ACUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST- have repaired by a qus_od sarvica t_.hn_lan at _n MENTS ARE SECURE. authorizedservice fae){ity. The conductor with insula- • BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect tion having an outer surface that is green with or with- for and remove atf na_sfrom lumber before cutting.
  • Page 5 • MAKESURETHEWORKAREAHASAMPLE LIGHT- • NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, ING to see the work and that no obstructionswit] inter- or anything e_ss that is in or near the cutting path of the tara with saf_ oper-tion BEFORE psrtorr_in(.} any work b_de, using your saw.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    Some of the followingsymbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbolswill allow you to operate the tool better and s,_fsr. SYMBOL NAME OESIQNATION/EXPLANATIO N Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency(cyclesper second) Watt Power...
  • Page 7 The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indica.tssan imrninantlyil_.ardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious fniury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,which, if not avoided, could WARNING: resultin death or serious injury, Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may...

  • Page 8: Speed And Wiring

    SPEED AND WIRING EXTENSION CORDS The no-load speed of this tool is approximately4,500 rpm. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong 7his speed is not constant and decreases under a Iced groundingplugs and 3-pole receptaclesthat accept the tool's plug. When usinga power tool at s considerable or with fewer voltage.
  • Page 9 Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts A dev?se which, when property ?nste]lad and maintained, Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completelythrough the thickness of the workpiecs. is designed to stop the workplace from being kioked back toward the front of the saw during a rippingoperation.

  • Page 10: Upper Blade Guard

    Product Specifications: When the miter angle (miter t_ble) is set at O"and the bevel angle is set at 0": Blade Diameter ..• ....10 in. Maximum nomir_l Lumbersizes: 2 x 6 Blade Arbor ......5/8 in. When the miter angle (miter ta.ble)isset at 45"and the bevel No Load Speed ......

  • Page 11: Knowyour Compoundmitersaw

    KNOWYOUR COMPOUNDMITERSAW SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON See Figure2. See Figure 4. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize your- A spindle lock button has been providedfor lockingthe self with elf operating features and safety requfrements. spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while Installing, changing, t2 AMP MOTOR or removingblade.
  • Page 12 ELECTRIC BRAKE WARNING: Theoperation of any saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, An electricbrake has been provided to quicklystop blade rotationafter the switch isrsreased. which can result in severe eye damage. Before stating power tool operation, always wear safety FENCE goggles or safety giaeses with side shieidsand a full face shield when needed.
  • Page 13 The following i tems areincluded w ithyour C ompound Miter S aw: • Saw Blade - 10 ln, • Blade Wrench • Work C_amp • Operator's Manual =,= _ BLADE WRENCH WnRKCLAMP SAWBLADE Fig. 7 ,I_ WARNING: The use of atfachments or accessoriesnot listed might be hazardous and could cause ssdous personalinjury.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    Your compound miter saw should be permanentlymount- d_lb WARNII_I" Do not attempt to modify this tool or createaccessories not recommended for usewith ed to a firm supportingsurface such as a workbench. this tool. Any such aitaratlon or modifl_,tion is Four bolt holeshave been provided in the saw base for misuse and could result in a hazardous condition this purpose.

  • Page 15: Work Clamp

    WORK CLAMP TO INSTALL BLADE See Figure 9. See Figures 10- 12. The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the _L WARNING: A 10 in. blade is the maximum blade workpisce to the fence orthe saw table. It also preventsthe capaoi_ of your saw, Never use a blade that is too workpisosfrom creepingtoward the saw blade.
  • Page 16 LOWER WARNING: If inner blade washer has been BLADE GUARD removed, replace it before placingblade on spindle. F_lure to do so could cause an accident since blade BI.AOE BOLT COVER will not tighten properly. PHILLIPS BLAOE • Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto SCREW spindle.

  • Page 17: Adjustments

    NOTE: Many oftheillustrations inthismanual show only FRAMING FENCE SQUARE MITER TABLE portions o fyour c ompound miter sew, Thisisintentions] sothatwecanciearlyshow p oints being made inthe lustrations. Never operate your Raw without all guard== securaJy in place end in good operating condition. SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE...

  • Page 18: Squaringthe Saw Bladeto The Fence

    SQUARINGTHE SAW BLADETO THE FENCE FENCE See Figures 17 - 20. • Unplug your saw. •Pu[[ the saw arm a[I the way down and engage the lock p_nto hold the saw arm in transport position. • Loosen the miter lock Ievere. •...

  • Page 19: Squaringthe Bladeto The Mitertable

    SQUARINGTHE BLADETO THE MITERTABLE FENCE See Figures21 - 24. • Unplug yoursaw. • Puffthe saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm In transportposition. • Loosen the miter lock {avers. • Rotate the miter table untUthe pointer is positioned _t0".
  • Page 20 Your s awhastwoscale indicators, oneonthebevel s cale FENCE BLADE andoneonthemiter scale. A fter s quaring a djustments have been made, i t may be necessaryto loosenthe indi- cators screws end reset them to zero. COMBINATION SQUARE MITER TABLE VIEWOFBLADE NOTSQUARE WiTHMITER TABLE, ADJUSTMENTS AREREQUIRED Fig.
  • Page 21 TO MRrERCUT • Rotate the saw table untilthe pointeraligns with zero on the miter scale. • Pull o ut the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height. • Tighten the miter lock leverssecurely. • Loosen the miter lock levers. •...
  • Page 22 • Grasp the saw handle firmlythen squeeze the switch WARNING: To avoid seriouspersonal injury,always trigger.Aflowseveral secondsfor the blade to reach tightenthe miter lock levers securelybefore making a cut. Failureto do so could result in movement of maximum speed. the controlarm or miter table while making a cut. •...

  • Page 23: Support Long Workpieces

    • Grasp the saw handle firmlythen squeeze the switch trigger.Allow several seconds for the blade to reach m_x_mum speed. • Slowly lowerthe blade into and through the work- p(ece. See/:{gum 28. • Release the switch trigger and allow the saw bladeto slop rotatingbefore raisingthe blade out ofworkpiece.
  • Page 24 CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS "toa_din makingthe correct settings,the compound angle se_ing chart botowhas been provided.Since compound cuts are the most difficultto accurately obtain,trial cuts should be trade in scrap material, and much thoughtand plannfng made, priorto making your requiredcut. prrcH NUMB-:R OF $1DE,_ ol:=o,= M-45.00 °...
  • Page 25 CUT'rING CROWN MOLDING When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters, rememberthat the settingsare interdependent; Your compound mRer saw does an excellent Jobof cutting changing one angle changes the other angle as well. crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crownmolding than any other tool Keep in mind that the angles for crownmoldings are very made.

  • Page 26: Clamping Wide Workpieces

    Bevel Angle Typeo# Setth_g side, inside comer 1. Top edge.of molding against fence 33.85" 2. Miter table set fight 31.62" 3. Save left end of cut Right side, Irmlde comer 1. Bottom edge of molding against fence 33.85" 2. Miter table set left 31.62" 3.

  • Page 27: Travel Pivot Adjustment

    BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT _1_ WARNING: Before performingany adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power • Yourcompound miter saw should bevel easily by loos- supply and the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. ening the bevel lock knoband tiltingthe saw arm to the Failureto heed this warning could result in serious left.
  • Page 28 DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS OEPTH STOP See Figure 36. ADJUSTMENT 8CREW • Unplugyour saw. WARNING" Failureto unplug yoursaw could result in accidents| starting causing possibleserious personal injury. • To adjust the depth atop usaa 10 mm wrench or ad- MITER justable wrench and Loosen the hex nut at the rear of TABLE the miter saw arm.
  • Page 29 BRUSH _l_ WARNING: When servicing, use onlyidentical replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause productdan'_ge. AI_ WARNING: Always wear safety gogglus or safety BRUSH glasseswith side shields during power tool operation AESEMBLY or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty,also wear a dust mask.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

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