FEATURES

ROTATING HANDLE

See Figure 5.

The rotating handle can be adjusted to provide different positions of the saw handle. Turn the handle adjusting knob clockwise to loosen the rotating handle before twist- ing the rotating handle to a desired position. Lock the ro- tating handle into positions by turning the handle adusting knob counterclockwise.

HANDLE

ADJUSTING KNOB

ROTATING

HANDLE

Fig. 5

LASER GUIDE

For more accurate cuts, a laser guide is included with your miter saw. When used properly, the laser guide makes accurate, precision cutting simple and easy.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0°, 15°, 22-1/2°, 30°, and 45° on both the left and right side of the miter table.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles. A positive stop adjustment screw has been provided on each side of the saw arm. These adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0° and 45°.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop blade rotation after the switch is released.

SLIDING MITER FENCE

The miter fence on your compound miter saw has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts; the left side is also larger providing addi- tional support. It has a sliding feature for clearance of the saw arm when making bevel or compound cuts.

Loosen the fence screw before attempting to slide the mi- ter fence. Once the desired position of the miter fence is determined, tighten the fence screw to secure the sliding fence.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see- through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece.

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Craftsman 315.21234 manual Rotating Handle, Laser Guide, Positive Stops on Miter Table, Bevel Lock Knob, Electric Brake