Craftsman 315.21234 Rotating Handle, Laser Guide, Positive Stops on Miter Table, Bevel Lock Knob

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FEATURES

ROTATING HANDLE

See Figure 5.

The rotating handle can be adjusted to provide different positions of the saw handle. Turn the handle adjusting knob clockwise to loosen the rotating handle before twist- ing the rotating handle to a desired position. Lock the ro- tating handle into positions by turning the handle adusting knob counterclockwise.

HANDLE

ADJUSTING KNOB

ROTATING

HANDLE

Fig. 5

LASER GUIDE

For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45° 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 adjustment 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.

SLIDING MITER FENCE

The miter fence on your compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts; the left side is also larger providing addi- tional support. It has a sliding feature for clearance of the saw arm when making bevel or compound cuts.

Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the mi- ter fence. Once the desired position of the miter fence is determined, tighten the fence screw to secure the sliding fence.

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.

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Contents Operators Manual Warranty IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules Inspect Extension Cords Periodically and replace if damagedSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningCord Length Wire Size A.W.G ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsMiter Scale Know Your Compound Miter SAW AMP MotorCarrying Handle Spindle Lock ButtonRotating Handle Laser GuidePositive Stops on Miter Table Bevel Lock KnobTools Needed Combination Wrench10 mm,14 mm Combination Square Framing Square Phillips ScrewdriverLoose Parts List Assembly UnpackingMounting Holes Dust BAG Dust GuideLoosen Exhaust Port Dust Guide MiterTable Extensions See Figures 12To Install Blade Work ClampSee Figures 15 Phillips Screw Work Clamp Base Lower Blade Guard BracketPhillips Screw Blade Bolt Cover Lower Blade Guard Blade TightenBolt Spindle Lock ButtonMounting the Laser Guide Aligning the Laser Guide LineBlade Laser Guide Inner Blade Washer Blade WrenchSquaring the Miter Table to the Fence See Figures 20Squaring the SAW Blade to the Fence See Figures 24Base Framing Square Mm SocketSquaring the Blade to the Miter Table See Figures 28Fence Combination Square Lock NutsOperation ApplicationsCutting with the Compound Miter SAW Crosscutting Fence Combination Square BladeIndicator Point Scale Mounting To Miter CUTTo Bevel CUT See Figures 33To Compound Miter CUT To Make a Compound CUTBevel CUT Compound Miter CUTSupport Long Workpieces Long Workpiece Workpiece SupportsCOMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Number of Sides Cutting Crown Molding Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableMiter Table Crown Molding Flat on Miter Table Cutting Warped Material Clamping Wide WorkpiecesSee Figures 39 WrongAdjustments Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentBevel Pivot Adjustment Depth StopMaintenance Depth Stop AdjustmentsBrush Replacement GeneralChanging the Batteries Craftsman Compound Miter SAW Model Number 315.212340 Figure aParts List Figure a Key Part Description Qty NumberSee Note Parts List Figure B Figure C Parts List Figure C Key PartDescription Qty Number Page Key Part Number Description Qty Get it fixed, at your home or ours