Craftsman 315.24234, 315.21234 manual Support Long Workpieces, Long Workpiece Workpiece Supports

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OPERATION

nGrasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch

trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.

n Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

n Release the switch trigger and allow the blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table.

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure 37.

Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

	WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always
	keep hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3
	in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation
	freehand (without holding workpiece against the
	fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips	45° X 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT
	or twists.	45° X 45° COMPOUND MITER CUT
	or twists.

Fig. 36

LONG WORKPIECE

WORKPIECE SUPPORTS

Fig. 37

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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 ServiceElectrical Connection Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Double InsulationGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsMiter Scale 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 Assembly UnpackingMounting Holes 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 WorkpiecesCOMPOUND-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 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 Parts List Figure C Key PartDescription Qty Number Page Key Part Number Description Qty Get it fixed, at your home or ours