Craftsman 315.24234 manual Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot Adjustment, Bevel Pivot Adjustment

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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the 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.

POSITIVE STOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW FOR 45° ANGLES

LOCK

NUT(S)

Fig. 42

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment.

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

nThe saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself.

nIf 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

nThe compound miter saw should bevel easily by loos- ening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left.

nIf 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.

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.

DEPTH STOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

HEX NUT

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.

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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 Product Specifications FeaturesMiter 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 Unpacking AssemblyMounting 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 Workpieces Cutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Pitch Number of Sides Laying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingMiter 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 Key Part Parts List Figure CDescription Qty Number Page Key Part Number Description Qty Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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