Craftsman 315.2121O0 owner manual Do not Remove the Sawsblade, Keep Hands Away from Cutting Area

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your productwill draw. An undersizedcord will cause

adrop in line voltage resultingin loss of power and overheating.A wire gage size (A,W.G.) of at least 14 is recommendedfor an extension cord

25 feet or less in length. If in doubt,use the next

heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,the heavier the cord.

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI- CALLY and replace if damaged.

DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, dngs, bracelets, or other jewelry. They can get caught and drew you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonsliptoot- wear are recommended when workingoutdoors. Ais0 wear protective hair covedng to contain long hair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistantlenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cuttingoparetlon is dusty,

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng protectiondudng extended padods of oparetion.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. I_ssafer than using your hand and It frees both hands to operete tool.

DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep properfooting and balance at all times.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for borer and safer pedor- manca. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand changing accassodes.

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use,

before servicing,or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all toolsshouldbe disconnected.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessoriesmay cause dsk of injury.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Sedous injurycould

occur if the tool is tipped or ifthe blade is unln.- tanUonailycontacted.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use

of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged shouldbe carefully checked to determine that it

willoperate properly and performits intended

function. Check for alignmentof moving pads, bindingof moving part==,breakage of parts, mountingand any other conditions that may affect its operation.A guard or other part that is damaged must be propady repaired or replaced by a qualified service technicianat a Sears store to avoid dsk of personal injury.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT- TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

MRRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter sew to a workbenchor table at approximatelyhip height.

MUSE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrectsize holes; Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defec_ve or

incorrect.The maximum blade capacity of your saw is 10 in.

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stallingand kickback.

DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'SBLADE

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GUARDS. Never operate the sew with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guardsare operating propady before each use.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Keep handsaway from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around or under the blade

while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut matedal when blade is moving.

_1= WARNING: Blade coastsafter turn off.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnectitfrom receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

MINSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repairedby a qualifiedservice technicianat a Sears store. Stay constantly aware of cordlocationand keep it well away from the rotatingblade.

MUSE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors,use only extension cords with approvedground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked.

MDO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by a qualified service technician at a

Sears store.

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM

OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,

petrolaum-based products,or any solventsto clean tool.

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Contents Compound Miter SAW Double Insulated NRTL/CFull ONE Year Warranty Symbol Meaning Safety Alert SymbolDouble Insulation Read ALL InstructionsDo not Remove the Sawsblade Keep Tool DRY, CLEAN, and Free fromKeep Hands Away from Cutting Area Never USE a Length Stop on the Free Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are SecureNever USE in AN Explosive Atmo Through Sawing Rating Inch Compound Miter Saw Bladewrench SawbladeDustguide Miterlockhandle PhilupsscrewdriverSwitch Lklever Upper Bladeguand Dustguide AMP MotorCutting Capacities Know Your Compound Miter SAWCarrying Handle Sea FigurePositive Stops on Miter Table Bevel Lock KnobElectric Brake FenceSee Figures 10, 11, See Figure lOBoltcover ScrewOnsmndle Blade Tighten Outerbladewasher Bladebolt WithdoubledflatsClearance Throat Plate Squaring the Miter Table to the FenceSee Figures 13 Mitertable Framingzeroclearance SquarethroatplateSee Figures 17 Viewofblade Squarewithfence FenceSee Rgures Fence Pivot Adjustments Travel Pivot AdjustmentBevel Pivot Adjustment Depth StopTo Crosscut with Your Miter SAW Miter SAWApplications Workpiece. See Figure To Bevel OUT with Your Miter SAWSee Figures 27 Bevelcut Compound Miter CUTTo Make a Compound CUT with Your Miter SAW Jmmingthe blade. See Figures33See Compound MitercutLongworkpiece Workpiecesupports 45 X 45 Compoundmitercut Cutting Compound Miters COMPOUND-ANGLE Settings for Popular StructuresPitch Numberofsides Cutting Crown Molding CeiungLEFTSIDE,INSIDECORNER RIGHTSIDE,OUTSIDECORNER Laying Molding Flat on the Miter TableClamping Wide Workpieces WrongCutting Warped Material See Figures 33Extension Cords GeneralLubrication Brush Replacement Brush Assembly CAPPage Craftsman Compound Miter SAW Model Number Description Quan KEY Part NO. NumberKEY Part NO. Number Description Quan FigureB Craftsman Compound Miter SAW Model Number 15O Parts List for Figure C KEY Part Number Description QuanCraftsman Compound Miter SAW Model Number Seenotea Parts List for Figure D DescriptionquanPart