Craftsman 315.2121O0 owner manual Symbol, Double Insulation, Read ALL Instructions

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Thepurposeof safetysymbolsIsto attractyourattention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and

the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

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MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warningor caution. •ey be used in conjunctionwith other symbolsor picto- graphs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety waming will resultin sedous injuryto yourseffor to others. Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the dsk of tire, electricshock and personalinjury.

WARNING: Failureto obey a safety waming can resultIn sadous injuryto yourseffor to others. Always follow the safety precautionsto reducethe dskof fire, electdc shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failureto obey a safety waming may resultIn propertydamage or personal injuryto yourseffor to others. Always follow the safety precautionsto reducethe flsk of fire, electricshock and personal injury.

NOTE:

Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvital to the operationor maintenanceof the equipment.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulationis a concept in safety, in electric

power tools,which eliminates the need for the usual thrae-wira groundedpower cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from intemal metal motor componentswith protectinginsulation.Double insulatedtoolsdo not need to be grounded.

_k WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughlyand understand

completely all instructions,safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to complycan result in accidents involvingfire, electdc shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner'smanual and review frequently for continuingsafe

operation, and instructingothers who may use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn the saw'sapplications

and limitationsas well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refdgerator enclosures.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Get in the habit of checking to see that hex keys and adjustingwrenches are removed from tool before fuming on saw.

IMPORTANT

Servicingrequiresextreme care and knowledgeof the system and shouldbe performed only by e qualified sawica technician. For servicewe suggestyou retum the tool to your nearest Sears store for repair.Always use odginalfactory replacement parts when servicing.

KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredwork areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.

•DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON- MENTS. Do not usa powertools near gasolineor other flammable liquids,in damp or wet locations,

or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitorsshould wear safety glasses and be kepta safe distancefrom work area. Do not let visitors

contact tool or extension cord while operating.

•MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with pad- locksand master switches,or by removingstarter keys.

•DO NOT FORCE THE TOOl- It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

designed.

•USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don'tuse it for a purposenot intended.

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Contents NRTL/C Compound Miter SAW Double InsulatedFull ONE Year Warranty Read ALL Instructions SymbolMeaning Safety Alert Symbol Double InsulationKeep Tool DRY, CLEAN, and Free from Do not Remove the SawsbladeKeep Hands Away from Cutting Area Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are Secure Never USE a Length Stop on the FreeNever USE in AN Explosive Atmo 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 AdjustmentMiter SAW To Crosscut with Your Miter SAWApplications To Bevel OUT with Your Miter SAW Workpiece. See FigureSee Figures 27 Compound Miter CUT BevelcutCompound Mitercut To Make a Compound CUT with Your Miter SAWJmmingthe blade. See Figures33 SeeLongworkpiece Workpiecesupports 45 X 45 Compoundmitercut COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular Structures Cutting Compound MitersPitch Numberofsides Laying Molding Flat on the Miter Table Cutting Crown MoldingCeiung LEFTSIDE,INSIDECORNER RIGHTSIDE,OUTSIDECORNERSee Figures 33 Clamping Wide WorkpiecesWrong Cutting Warped MaterialGeneral Extension CordsLubrication Brush Assembly CAP Brush ReplacementPage Craftsman Compound Miter SAW Model Number KEY Part NO. Number Description QuanKEY Part NO. Number Description 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
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