l Table of Contents ................................................................................................... :'.....i ............................... 2
• Warranty and Introduction .................................................................. ..................... i...................................... 2
• Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-6
•Glossary .......:...................................................................................................................................... . .......... 6
• Product Specifications and Unpacking .............................................................. :........................................... 7
• Labels ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
• Loose Parts and Tools Needed ...................................................................................................................... 9
• Features .................................................................................................................................................. 10-12
• Adjustments ...................................................................................... ....................................................... 13-19
• Operation ................................................ :.......................................................................... i..................... 20-26
• Maintenance ................................................................. :.......................................................................... 27-28
• Exploded View and Repair Parts List...................................................................................................... 30-37
• Parts Ordering /Service ............................................... :............................................................................... 38
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN. COMPOUND MITER SAW
If this I:RNFT$1_IIN Compound Miter Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship.within one year from
the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS PRODUCT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE
IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA; Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Your saw has many features for making cutting
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top
priority inthe design of this saw making it easy to
maintain and operate.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
Howner's manual before using your newsaw. Pay
close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation,
and all Safety Alert Symbols includingDanger,
Warning and Caution. It you use your saw
properlyand onlyfor what itis intended, you will
enjoyyears ofsafe, reliable service.
_1= Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention.Vl Your
safety is involved.
,_ WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can resultin foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result insevere eye damage. Beforebeginning powertool operation, alwayswear
safety goggles orsafety glasses withside shieldsand afull face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide VisionSafety Mask for use over eyeglasses orstandard safety glasses
with sideshields, available at Sears Retail Stores.