Craftsman 315.114280 Operator's Manual page 14

ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL OUTT(NG)
See Figures 8 - 9.
Beve( cutting angles may be adjusted from 0 ° to 45 ° right
or (eft, Ang(es for cuts from 0 ° to 45 ° in 15 ° increments
are marked on a sca(e on both the (eft and right side of
the base, Notches on the rear of the base provide posi-
tive stops at each of the above mentioned 15 ° increments,
A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are
required.
[] Using the 1/8 (n. hex key provided, (oosen the base
p(vot screws until the base can be move&
[] Slide base forward unti( base pivot screws can move
free(y in slots in base.
[] A(ign the mark, on the base, of the des(red ang(e with
the edge of the motor hous(ng.
[] Once the desired ang(e is reached, s(ide base back unti(
tab on motor housing a(igns w(th the appropriate notch
on rear of base.
NOTE: When making a set-up for accurate cuts w(th a
protractor, or for ang(es other than the preset 15 ° incre-
ments, the positive stop notches on the rear of the base
are not used.
[] Tighten the base p(vot screws secure(y.
[] Return hex key to storage compartmenL
NOTE: The w(de s(ot in the base must be used when mak-
ing beve( cuts, scro(( cuts, p(unge cuts, and when cutting
metal
PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figures 10 - 1 1.
_, WARNING:
To avoid loss of control, broken b(ades,
or damage to the material being cut, always use
extreme caution when making p(unge cuts. We do
not recommend p(unge cutting on mateda(s other
than wood.
TO MAKE A PLUNGE CUT:
[] Mark the (ine of cut dearly on the workp(ece.
[] Set the cutting ang(e at 0°.
[] Set the orbital adjustment knob to 0.
[] Tilt your saw forward so that it rests on the front edge
of the base and Made will not come in contact with the
workpiece when the saw is turned on.
[] Make sure the b)ade is inside the area to be cut.
[] Using high speed, start your saw and slowly lower the
Made into the workp(ece until the blade cuts through the
wood.
[] Do not move the base forward until the blade cuts en-
tire(y through the workpiece and the base is in comp(ete
contact with the workp(ece.
[] Move the saw forward to comp(ete the opening.
[] Use on(y the 7 teeth per inch b)ade for this type of cut.
BASE
P(VOTSCREWS
o ,o ...Z .............................. °
SAWBASE _ _ NEXKEY
Fig. 8
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PLUNGECUT
Fig. 11
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