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Page 1: ...for future reference I CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 841 5 01 Safety Features Adjustments Operation Maintenance Parts List ...

Page 2: ... IL 60179 Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols including...

Page 3: ...t to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Re...

Page 4: ...ies may cause risk of injury NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool kstipped or if the blade is unin tentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts bre...

Page 5: ...cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece a piece of scrap or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the blade AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade ALWAYS make sure you have good balance NEVER operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position NEVER stan...

Page 6: ...They may explode DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP OR WET LOCATION 6 Your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50 F but less than 100 F Under extreme usage or temperature conditions battery leakage may occur If liquid comes in contact with your skin wash immediately with soap and water then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar If liquid gets in your ...

Page 7: ...tion made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the miter table Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the workpiece Compound Miter Cut A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time Freehand Performing a cut without using a fence miter gage fixture work clamp or other proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting or m...

Page 8: ...jury Remove all loose parts from the carton Separate and check with the list of loose parts See Figure 2 Remove the packing materials from around your saw Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface Although small this saw is heavy To avoid back injury get help when needed Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw identified all loo...

Page 9: ...THOUT THIS GUARD WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY Inside FrontEdgeOfUpperBladeGuard For Blade Change See Owner s _ 8 1 4 inch M ter Saw MODEL315 212180 2 000 R PM SEARS ROEBUCK AND C i 18 VOLT OC U SE O NLy WITH BATTEMA_E _H KI_ A STAt _JU_y T0eL MODEL NO 315 110340 I_USEONLY IDENTICAL _CRAFTSMAN REpI AuCs_oMEeNrTHP _i_ e 1_800_9312 318_ I A WARNING ADVERTENCIA Fig 1 ...

Page 10: ...STGUIDE 5mmHEX KEY 6 turnHEX KEY Fig 2 WARNING The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury The following tools not included are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade 17 mmCOMBINATION WRENCH 10 mm COMBINATION WRENCH FRAMINGSQUARE PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER COMBINATION __ Fig 3 10 ...

Page 11: ...rn on Red light indicates fast charging mode If red light is flashing this indicates battery pack is deeply discharged or hot If battery pack is hot red light should become steady after battery pack has cooled down If battery pack is deeply discharged red light should become steady after voltage has increased normally within 60 minutes if after one hour red light is still flashing this indicates a...

Page 12: ...When battery pack cools down red light will glow continuously indicating fast charging mode 1 hour charge time Once the battery pack cools down it will recharge battery pack in fast charging mode as normal Note This situation only occurs when extreme continuous use of your saw causes the batteries to become hot It does not occur under normal circumstances Refer to CHARGING BATTERY PACK for normal ...

Page 13: ...r angle miter table is set at 0 and the bevel angle is set at 0 Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 5 1 2 in wide x 2 1 16 in thick When the miter angle miter table is set at 45 and the bevel angle is set at 0 Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 3 3 4 in wide x 2 1 16 in thick When the miter angle miter table is set at O and the bevel angle is set at 45 Your saw will cut mate...

Page 14: ...OCK BUTTON See Figure 11 A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from rotating Depress and hold the spindle lock button while installing changing or removing the blade only SPINDLELOCK BUTTON Fig 11 LOCK OFF BUTTON See Figure 12 The switch trigger is equipped with a lock off button to reduce the possibility of accidental starting To release...

Page 15: ...r compound miter saw should be permanently mounted to a firm supporting surface such as work bench Four 3 8 in bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 3 8 in machine bolts lock washers and hex nuts not included Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base lock washers hex nuts and the thickne...

Page 16: ...arked INSERT over the exhaust port in the upper blade guard Turn the guide so that the open end is facing down or toward the rear of the saw EXHAUST PORT DUSTGUIDE Fig 15 DUST BAG See Figure 16 Remove battery pack from saw _1 WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Dust bag Item No 9 23466 is packed with your...

Page 17: ...ting causing possibte serious personal injury Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release saw arm Raise saw arm to its full raised position Be cautious saw arm is spring loaded to raise Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until blade bolt cover can be raised See Figure 17 Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket releasing lower blade guard from notch so that lower...

Page 18: ...s screw securing blade bolt cover Tighten screw securely See Figure 19 TO REMOVE BLADE See Figures 17 18 19 and20 Remove battery pack from saw WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until blade bolt cover can be raised See Figures 17 18 and 19 Gently raise th...

Page 19: ...r table until the pointer is posi tioned at 0 Push the miter table clamp back down Lay a framing square flat on the miter table Place one leg of the square against the fence Place the other leg of the square beside the throat plate in the miter table The edge of the square and the throat plate in the miter table should be parallel as shown in figure 21 FENCE FRAMING SQUARE MITER TABLECLAMP If the ...

Page 20: ...sport position Lift the miter table clamp Rotate the miter table until the pointer is posi tioned at 0 Push the miter table clamp back down Lay a framing square flat on the miter table Place one leg of the square against the fence Slide the other leg of the square against the flat part of saw blade Note Make sure that the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the blade teeth The edge ...

Page 21: ...ntal starting causing possible serious personal injury Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position Lift up the miter table clamp Rotate the miter table until the pointer is posi tioned at 0 Push the miter table clamp back down Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0 bevel blade set 90 to miter table Tighten bevel lock knob Place a combina...

Page 22: ...p adjustment screw to bring saw blade into alignment with the square See Figure 32 MITER TABLE BEVEL POSITIVESTOP LOCKKNOB ADJUSTMENT FOR0 LOCKNUT S FENCE POSITIVE STOPADJUSTMENT SCREWFOR45 ANGLES Fig 32 Retighten bevel lock knob Next retighten lock nut securing the positive stop adjustment screw Recheck blade to table alignment Note The above procedure can be used to check blade squareness of the...

Page 23: ... adjust the depth stop to provide maximum cutting capacity Also when a new blade is installed it is necessary to check the clearance of the blade to the miter table support before starting the saw Make adjustments if needed DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS See Figure 33 Remove battery pack from saw _ WARNING Failure to remove battery pack from your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible se...

Page 24: ...aps into place properly Improper assembly can cause damage to saw and battery pack DEPRESSLATCHTO RELEASEBAI rERYPACK Fig 35 APPLICATIONS Use only for the purposes listed below Cross cutting wood and plastic Cross cutting miters joints etc for picture frames moldings door casings and fine joinery Note The 24 tooth crosscut blade provided is fine for most wood cutting operations For fine joinery cu...

Page 25: ...pse on the blade at the end of the cut jamming the blade See Figures 43 and 44 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence Use the optional work clamp or a C cl...

Page 26: ...ck down before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the miter table while making a cut Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle Bevel angles can be set from 0 to 45 Align the indicator point with the desired angle Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle securely tighten the bevel lock knob Place the workpiece flat on the...

Page 27: ...ft or right and 45 left or right on the scale The miter table can be seated in one of the positive stop notches located in the miter table frame _ WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always push the miter table clamp back down before making a cut Failure to do so could result in movement of the miter table while making a cut Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the d...

Page 28: ...from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES See Figure 41 Long workpieces need extra supports Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation Use the optional work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece _l WARNING To avoid ser...

Page 29: ... 19 70 B 16 67 B 14 41 B 12 68 B 11 31 B 10 21 40 o M 37 45 M 29 10 M 23 86 M 20 25 M 17 60 M 15 58 M 13 98 B 27 03 B 22 20 B 18 75 B 16 19 B 14 24 B 12 70 B 11 46 M 35 26 M 27 19 M 22 21 M 18 80 M 16 32 M 14 43 M 12 94 45 B 30 00 B 24 56 B 20 70 B 17 87 B 15 70 B 14 00 B 12 62 M 32 73 M 25 03 M 20 36 M 17 20 M 14 91 M 13 17 M 11 80 50 B 32 80 B 26 76 B 22 52 B 19 41 B 17 05 B 15 19 B 13 69 55 M 2...

Page 30: ... method for accurately cutting crown molding for a 90 inside or outside corner lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence When setting the bevel and miter angles for com pound miters remember that the settings are interde pendent changing one angle changes the other angle as well Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very precise and dif...

Page 31: ...de inside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 33 85 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save left end of cut Left side outside corner 1 Bottom edge of molding against fence 33 85 2 Miter table set left 31 62 3 Save right end of cut Right side outside corner 33 850 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set right 31 62 3 Save right end of cut WRONG Fig 44 When cutting warped materia...

Page 32: ...lly wear out Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries Handling of these batteries especially when wearing rings and jewelry could result in a serious burn To obtain the longest possible battery life we suggest the following Store and charge your batteries in a cool area Temperatures above normal room temperature will shorten battery life Never store batteries in a disch...

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Page 34: ...b_ _ CRAFTSMAN 18 VOLT PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS COMPOUND MITER TRIM SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212180_ 13 15 I 29 _ _ C_ _31 30_ FigureA 7 I ...

Page 35: ...t 3 Washer 1 Washer 1 Washer 1 Screw M5 X 15L Pan Hd 1 Rubber Pad 4 Table Frame 1 Washer 2 Hex Cap Screw 1 Miter Table Clamp 1 Sleeve 1 Screw Includes Key No 12 1 Hex Cap Screw M8 X 20L 1 Fence 1 Nut Special M8 x 1 25 x 17 5L 1 KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN 17 STD840610 18 6616916 19 6447301 20 160030 400 21 980130 001 22 5537201 23 6881501 24 6881601 25 130010 401 26 980124 001 27 980131 00...

Page 36: ... CRAFTSMAN 18 VOLT PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS COMPOUND MITER TRIM SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212180 8 10 16 13 _ 12 J 18 FigureB 1_ _ ...

Page 37: ...UAN 980116 001 980117 001 589011 007 568206 003 588058 006 980101 001 350308 303 980120 001 6447001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Washer M8 2 Hex Hd Bolt M8 x 25L 2 Washer 1 Pivot Shaft 1 Lock Bolt M10 x 20L 1 Washer M10 1 Washer 1 Bevel Lock Knob 1 Support Bracket 1 KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUAN 10 6881801 11 6881701 12 976729 001 13 980125 001 14 568410 000 15 130010 401 16 980124 001 17 980127 001 18...

Page 38: ...O_ co _ CRAFTSMAN 18 VOLT PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS COMPOUND MITER TRIM SAW MODEL NUMBER 315 212180 _ 26 25 21 20 19 15 13 24 28 12 11 _ 32 33 31 10 _ _ 34 30 7 9 _ _ 4_ 43 8 J _ 36 FigureC 3 2 1 41 ...

Page 39: ... Hd 2 Screw M5 x 15L 1 Stopper 1 Screw M4 x 14 5L Pan Hd 1 Upper Guard Stopper 1 O Ring 1 Stopper Pin 1 Sleeve 2 Dust Guide 1 Item No 9 23436 Dust Bag 976745 001 1 6617002 Hex Screw M10 x 20L 1 KEY PART NO NUMBER 23 6881901 24 6881401 25 982661 001 26 9411535 27 982642 001 28 6620805 29 9423007 30 6383901 31 5532601 32 982643 001 33 6379001 34 980098 001 35 980097 001 36 980095 001 37 980100 001 3...

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