Craftsman 315.212040 Operator's Manual page 12

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE
Positive stops have been provided at 0,15,22-1/2,
30, and 45 °.The 0,15,22-1/2,30 °,and 45 positive
stops have been provided on both the left and right side
of the miter table.
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound
miter saw at desired bevel angles. A positive stop ad-
justment screw has been provided on each side of the
saw arm. These adjustment screws are for making fine
adjustments at 0 and 45.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop
blade rotation after the switch is released.
FENCE
The fence on your compound miter saw has been
provided as a support to hold your workpiece securely
against when making all cuts.
SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE
GUARD
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-
through plastic that provides protection from each side
of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as
the saw is lowered into the workpiece.
MOUNTING HOLES
See Figure 5.
Your compound miter saw should be permanently
mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a work-
bench. Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw
base for this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes
should be bolted securely using 3/8 in. machine bolts,
lock washers, and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should
be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base,
lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the work-
bench.
Tighten all four bolts securely.
The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in
figure 5. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to
make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any
tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench
to the floor before operating.
,_ WARNING:
Always make sure your compound
miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an
approved workstand. Failure to do so could result in an
accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause
a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
power supply.
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WARNING: The operation of any saw can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before starting power
tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full face shield when
needed. We recommend wide vision safety mask for
use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with
side shields.
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WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or
create accessories not recommended for use with
this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
TRACEHOLES
ATTHESELOCATIONSFOR
HOLEPATTERN
BASE
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ATTHESELOCATIONS FOR
HOLEPATTERN
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MOUNTINGSURFACE
Fig. 5