Craftsman 315.24234 Know Your Compound Miter SAW, AMP Motor, Carrying Handle, Spindle Lock Button

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

15 AMP MOTOR

Your saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing.

10 in. BLADE

A 10 in. carbide-tipped saw blade is included with your compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 2 in. thick or 6 in. wide, depending upon the angle at which the cut is being made.

CARRYING HANDLE

See Figure 2.

For convenience when carrying or transporting your miter saw from one place to another, a carrying handle has been provided on top of the saw arm. To transport, turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw arm and lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by depressing the lock pin.

CARRYING

HANDLE

SAW

ARM

LOCK PIN

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

See Figure 3.

A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from rotating. Depress and hold the lock button while installing, chang- ing, or removing blade.

SWITCH

 

TRIGGER

SPINDLE

 

 

LOCK BUTTON

Fig. 3

TRIGGER LOCK

See Figure 4.

To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not included) through the hole in the switch trigger. A lock with a long shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

SWITCH

TRIGGER

PADLOCK

MITER LOCK

HANDLESAW ARM LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION

MITER LOCK HANDLE

See Figure 2.

Fig. 2

The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired miter angles.

Fig. 4

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction WarrantyRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesInspect Extension Cords Periodically and replace if damaged Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Service Electrical Connection Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G Electrical Double InsulationGlossary of Terms Miter Scale FeaturesProduct Specifications Spindle Lock Button Know Your Compound Miter SAWAMP Motor Carrying HandleBevel Lock Knob Rotating HandleLaser Guide Positive Stops on Miter TableCombination Square Framing Square Phillips Screwdriver Tools NeededCombination Wrench 10 mm,14 mmLoose Parts List Mounting Holes AssemblyUnpacking Miter Dust BAGDust Guide Loosen Exhaust Port Dust GuideSee Figures 12 Table ExtensionsPhillips Screw Work Clamp Base Lower Blade Guard Bracket To Install BladeWork Clamp See Figures 15Spindle Lock Button Phillips Screw Blade Bolt Cover Lower Blade GuardBlade Tighten BoltInner Blade Washer Blade Wrench Mounting the Laser GuideAligning the Laser Guide Line Blade Laser GuideSee Figures 20 Squaring the Miter Table to the FenceMm Socket Squaring the SAW Blade to the FenceSee Figures 24 Base Framing SquareLock Nuts Squaring the Blade to the Miter TableSee Figures 28 Fence Combination SquareFence Combination Square Blade OperationApplications Cutting with the Compound Miter SAW CrosscuttingSee Figures 33 Indicator Point Scale MountingTo Miter CUT To Bevel CUTCompound Miter CUT To Compound Miter CUTTo Make a Compound CUT Bevel CUTLong Workpiece Workpiece Supports Support Long WorkpiecesPitch Number of Sides COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Miter Table Crown Molding Flat on Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingLaying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Wrong Cutting Warped MaterialClamping Wide Workpieces See Figures 39Depth Stop AdjustmentsPivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Pivot AdjustmentGeneral MaintenanceDepth Stop Adjustments Brush ReplacementChanging the Batteries Figure a Craftsman Compound Miter SAW Model Number 315.212340Key Part Description Qty Number Parts List Figure aSee Note Parts List Figure B Figure C Description Qty Number Parts List Figure CKey Part Page Key Part Number Description Qty Get it fixed, at your home or ours