Craftsman 315.2121O0 owner manual Longworkpiece Workpiecesupports 45 X 45 Compoundmitercut

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•Before fuming on the saw, perform a dry runof the cuffingoperationjustto make surethat no problems will occurwhen the cut is made.

•Grasp the saw handle firmly, press the lock-offtab down, then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow sev- eral secondsforthe bladeto reach maximum speed.

•Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpioce. See Figures29 and 30.

•Release the switchtrigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade

from tuming before removing the workpiece from miter table.

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECE$ See Figure 31.

Long workpleces need extra supports.Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The supportshouldlet the workplece lay fiat on the babe of the saw and work table duringthe cutting operation.Usa the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands outside the no hands

zone; at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cuttingoperation freehand (without holding workpiece againstthe fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

LONGWORKPIECE

WORKPIECESUPPORTS

45° X 45° COMPOUNDMITERCUT

Fig. 30"

Fig. 31

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Contents NRTL/C Compound Miter SAW Double InsulatedFull ONE Year Warranty Read ALL Instructions SymbolMeaning Safety Alert Symbol Double InsulationKeep Hands Away from Cutting Area Keep Tool DRY, CLEAN, and Free fromDo not Remove the Sawsblade Never USE in AN Explosive Atmo Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are SecureNever USE a Length Stop on the Free Through Sawing Rating Inch Compound Miter Saw Philupsscrewdriver BladewrenchSawblade Dustguide MiterlockhandleKnow Your Compound Miter SAW Switch Lklever Upper Bladeguand DustguideAMP Motor Cutting CapacitiesSea Figure Carrying HandleFence Positive Stops on Miter TableBevel Lock Knob Electric BrakeSee Figure lO See Figures 10, 11,Blade Tighten Outerbladewasher Bladebolt Withdoubledflats BoltcoverScrew OnsmndleMitertable Framingzeroclearance Squarethroatplate Clearance Throat PlateSquaring the Miter Table to the Fence See Figures 13Viewofblade Squarewithfence Fence See Figures 17See Rgures Depth Stop Fence Pivot AdjustmentsTravel Pivot Adjustment Bevel Pivot AdjustmentApplications Miter SAWTo Crosscut with Your Miter SAW See Figures 27 To Bevel OUT with Your Miter SAWWorkpiece. See Figure Compound Miter CUT BevelcutCompound Mitercut To Make a Compound CUT with Your Miter SAWJmmingthe blade. See Figures33 SeeLongworkpiece Workpiecesupports 45 X 45 Compoundmitercut Pitch Numberofsides COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresCutting Compound Miters Laying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingCeiung LEFTSIDE,INSIDECORNER RIGHTSIDE,OUTSIDECORNERSee Figures 33 Clamping Wide WorkpiecesWrong Cutting Warped MaterialLubrication GeneralExtension Cords Brush Assembly CAP Brush ReplacementPage Craftsman Compound Miter SAW Model Number KEY Part NO. Number Description Quan KEY Part NO. NumberDescription Quan FigureB Craftsman Compound Miter SAW Model Number 15O KEY Part Number Description Quan Parts List for Figure CCraftsman Compound Miter SAW Model Number Seenotea Descriptionquan Parts List for Figure DPart