Travel Pivot Adjustment; Bevel Pivot Adjustment; Depth Stop - Craftsman 315.212340 Operator's Manual

_i, WARNING:Before performing a nyadjustment,
makesurethetool isunplugged f romthe power
supply andthe switchis inthe
OFF ( O ) position.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the fac-
tory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the
components might have moved out of alignment during
shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will
probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking
the saw, check the following adjustments before you
begin using saw. Make any readjustments that are
necessary and periodically check the parts alignment
to make sure that the saw is cutting accurately.
DEPTH STOP
See Figure 43,
The depth stop limits the blade's downward travel. It
allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to
maintain full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions
the blade 1/4 in. from the miter table support.
NOTE: The miter table support is located inside the miter
table.
The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting
capacity for the 10 in. saw blade provided with the saw.
Therefore, the saw with blade provided should never need
adjustments.
However, when the diameter of the blade has been re-
duced due to sharpening, it may be necessary to adjust
the depth stop to provide maximum cutting capacity. Also,
when a new blade is installed, it is necessary to check the
clearance of the blade to the miter table support before
starting the saw. Make adjustments if needed.
POSITIVESTOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWFOR
0°ANGLES
\
\
DEPTHSTOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
LOCK
NUT(S)
Fig. 42
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
• The saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.
• If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play
in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by a qualified
service technician at your nearest Sears Service Center
to avoid risk of personal injury.
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
• The compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos-
ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the
left.
• If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have
saw repaired by a qualified service technician at your
nearest Sears Service Center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
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HEXNUT
Fig. 43
CAUTION: Do not start the compound miter saw
without checking for interference between the blade
and the throat plate. Damage could result to the
blade if it strikes the throat plate during operation of
the saw.