Craftsman Miter Saw Manual

OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
II:RRFTSMRN I
12 in. COMPOUND
MITER SAW
DOUBLE INSULATED
Model No.
315.212050
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,

the user must read and understand the
operator's manual before using this product.
Customer
Help Line: t-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman

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983000-549
6-04
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Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................
General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................
3-4
Specific Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................
4-5
Symbols .........................................................................................................................................................................
6-7
Electrical ............................................................................................................................................................................
Glossary of Terms ..............................................................................................................................................................
Features .....................................................................................................................................................................
Tools Needed .................................................................................................................................................................
13
Loose Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................
14
Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................
15-25
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................
25-31
Adjustments
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................
33-34
Exploded View ...........................................................................................................................................................
35-43
Parts Ordering/Service
10-12
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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN
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TOOL
If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase,
CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER at 1-800-4-MY-HOME and Sears will repair it, free of
charge. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for only ninety days from the date of
purchase.
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
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
_IL WARNING:Read
and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below,
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work

when practical. It's safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH.
balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits,
cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off

when plugging in any tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's

manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and
limitations as 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,
refrigerator enclosures.
Keep proper footing and
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

improper accessories may risk injury.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or
pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur

if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally 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,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work

into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of
blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if

the cutting operation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection

during extended periods of operation.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
USE OUTDOOR
is used outdoors,
approved ground
outdoors and so
KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH

SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors

should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact
tool or extension cord while operating.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and

master switches, or by removing starter keys.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and

safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or attachment

to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a
purpose not intended.
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure

your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a
cord heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A
wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended
for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and
nonskid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
The use of
EXTENSION CORDS. When tool

use only extension cords with
connection that are intended for use
marked.
INSPECT
TOOLCORDSPERIODICALLY.
If damaged,
haverepairedbya qualifiedservicetechnicianat
anauthorized
servicefacility.Theconductorwith
insulationhavinganoutersurfacethatisgreenwith
or withoutyellowstripesisthe equipment-ground-
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT

ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades
with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or
blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maxi-
ing conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric

cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair
or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay
constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away
from the rotating blade.
BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect

for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY

replace if damaged.
NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric

shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
and
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL

AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean tool.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

what you are doing and use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a workbench or table at approximately hip height.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not

reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with
your hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the
power off.
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES while cutting to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy
boards.
ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece

when possible.
BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.

Never start the saw with the blade touching the
workpiece. Allow motor to come up to full speed
before starting cut.
MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM

(BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter table
by securely tightening the miter lock levers. Lock
mum blade capacity of your saw is 12 in. (305 mm).

BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.
use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement

parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES
listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories
that are not listed may cause the risk of personal
injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are
included with the accessory.
DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is
tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece
before connecting to power supply.
the saw arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the

bevel lock knob.
NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold
onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any
operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used
together, they must both be installed on the same side
of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the
loose end and kicking up.
NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a
time.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter
table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. Always use the fence.
NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped. Keep hands clear of the cutting area.
NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches
of the blade and its cutting path with your hands and
fingers for any reason.
NEVERreachto pickupa workpiece,a pieceof scrap,

or anythingelsethatis inor nearthe cuttingpathofthe
blade.
AVOIDAWKWARD
OPERATIONS
ANDHAND
POSITIONS
wherea suddenslipcouldcauseyour
handto moveintotheblade.ALWAYS
makesureyou
havegoodbalance.NEVERoperateyourmitersaw
ontheflooror ina crouchedposition.
NEVERstandor haveanypartof yourbodyinlinewith
the pathofthesawblade.
ALWAYS
releasethe powerswitchandallowthe
sawbladeto stoprotatingbeforeraisingit outofthe
workpiece.
DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work
using your saw.
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting

it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to
power supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while
connected to a power source.
THIS TOOL should have the following markings:
RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen

and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur,
stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a
complete stop. Disconnect your saw from the power
supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.
_k
IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISSING or

should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any
electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off
the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the
power source and have damaged, missing, or failed
parts replaced before resuming operation.
a)
Wear eye protection.
b)
c)
Keep hands out of path of saw blade

Do not operate saw without guards in place.
d)
e)
f)
Do not perform any operation freehand.

Never reach around saw blade.
Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.
g)
Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable)

before changing blade or servicing.
No load speed.
h)
ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.
AVOID direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained

from frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedonthistool.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaning.Proper
interpretation
ofthesesymbolswillallowyouto operatethetoolbetterandsafer.
SYMBOL
NAME
DESIG
NATION/EXPLANATION
V
Volts
Voltage
Amperes
Current
Hz
Hertz
Frequency
(cyclespersecond)
Watt
Power
min
Minutes
Time
"%,
Alternating Current
Type of current
Direct Current
Type or a characteristic
no
No Load Speed
Rotational speed, at no load
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Class II Construction
Double-insulated
Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator's Manual
To
operator's
reduce the
manual
risk of
before
injury,using
user this
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read and understand
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Eye Protection
of current
construction
Always
goggles
safety
glasses this
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side
shields wear
and a safety
full face
shield or
when
operating
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your safety.
No Hands Symbol
serious
personal
injury.
Failure to
keep your
hands away from the blade will result in
No Hands Symbol
Failure
keep your
serious to
personal
injury.
No Hands Symbol
Failure to
keep your
serious
personal
injury.
No Hands Symbol
Failure to
keep your
serious
personal
injury.
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with

any hot surface.
Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeanings
areintendedto explainthe levelsofriskassociatedwiththis
product.
SYMBOL
SIGNAL
MEANING
,_
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.
,_
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.
,_
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation

property damage.
SERVICE
,_
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and

should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to
your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
,_
that may result in
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not
attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly
and understand completely the operator's manual.
Save this operator's manual and review frequently for
continuing safe operation and instructing others who
may use this product.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection
which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DOUBLE
INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power

tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are
isolated from the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need
to be grounded.
_,
WARNING: The double insulated system is

intended to protect the user from shock resulting
from a break in the tool's internal insulation. Observe
all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical
shock.
NOTE: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires

extreme care and knowledge of the system and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service, we suggest you return the tool to your nearest
authorized service center for repair. Always use original
factory replacement parts when servicing.
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be

connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz,
AC only (normal household current), Do not operate
this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop
will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If
your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet,
double-check the power supply.
EXTENSION
CORDS
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from

a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has
the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting
in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord.
Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used.
When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension cord
that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is
designated with "WA" on the cord's jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
**Ampere
rating (on tool faceptate)

0-2.0
2.1-3.4
Cord Length
3,5-5.0
5.1-7.0
7.1-12,0
12,1-15.0
Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25'
16
16
16
16
14
14
50'
16
16
16
14
14
12
100'
16
16
14
12
10
--
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp c_dt.

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
&
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the
working area. Position the cord so that it will not get
caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while
you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each
use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool

with a damaged cord since touching the damaged
area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious
injury.
Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)

A devise which, when properly installed and maintained,
is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back
toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Non-Through Cuts
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the workpiece.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle
other than 90 to the table surface.
Push Blocks and Push Sticks

Devices used to feed the workpiece through the saw
blade during cutting operations. A push stick (not a push
block) should be used for narrow ripping operations.
These aids help keep the operator's hands well away from
the blade.
Chamfer
A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part
of the end) is angled rather than at 90 .
Pilot Hole (drill presses)

A small hole drilled in a workpiece that serves as a guide
for drilling large holes accurately.
Compound Cut
A cross cut made with both a miter and a bevel angle.
Crosscut
Resaw
A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces.
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or

the width of the workpiece.
Resin
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
Cutter Head (planers and jointers)

A rotating piece of adjustable blades. The cutter head
removes material from the workpiece.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in
one minute.
Dado Cut
A non-through cut which produces a square-sided notch
or trough in the workpiece (requires a special blade).
Ripping or Rip Cut

A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Featherboard
A device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it
securely against the table or fence during any ripping
operation.
FPM or SPM
Feet per minute (or strokes per minute), used in reference
to blade movement.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a
fence, miter gauge, or other aids.
Gum
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.

Heel
Alignment of the blade to the fence.
Kerf
The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the
slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
Kickback
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls,
throwing the workpiece back toward operator.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece pushed into the tool first.
Miter Cut
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle
to the blade other than 90 .
Riving Knife/Spreader/Splitter
(table saws)
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, which helps
keep the kerf open and also helps to prevent kickback.
Saw Blade Path
The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As
it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be or has
been cut by the blade.
Set
The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent (or
set) outward from the face of the blade.
Snipe (planers)
Depression made at either end of a workpiece by cutter
blades when the workpiece is not properly supported.
Throw-Back
The throwing back of a workpiece usually caused by the
workpiece being dropped into the blade or being placed
inadvertently in contact with the blade.
Through Sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the workpiece.
Workpiece or Material
The item on which the operation is being done.
Worktable
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a
cutting, drilling, planing, or sanding operation.
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Diameter ....................

Blade Arbor ...............................
12 in. (305 mm)

5/8 in.
No Load Speed .........................

Input
..........
Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0/Bevel 0:

Maximum nominal ]umber sizes: .................... 2 x 8, 4 x 4
Maximum nominal lumber sizes: .............................. 2 x 6
4,000/min.

120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only, 15 Amperes
Net Weight ..............................
48.5 Ibs.

SAW
HANDLE
BEVEL
KNOB
UPPERBLADE
GUARD
SWITCH
TRIGGER
DUST BAG
SCALE
DUST GUIDE
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
MITER
TABLE
"NO HANDSZONE"
BOUNDARYLINE
SLIDING MITER
FENCE
"NO HANDS"
LABEL
WORKCLAMP
TABLE
EXTENSIONS
%
POSITIVE STOP(S)
STOPBLOCK
CLAMP
SUPPORT
MITERLOCK
HANDLE
MITER SCALE
BASE
Fig. 1
10
KNOW YOUR
COMPOUND
MITER SAW
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
See Figure 1.
See Figure 3.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself

with all operating features and safety rules.
A spindle lock button has been provided for locking the

spindle which keeps the blade in your saw from rotating.
Depress and hold the lock button while installing, changing, or removing blade.
15 AMP
MOTOR
Your saw has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient

power to handle tough cutting jobs. It is made with all ball
bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease
of servicing.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
12 in. BLADE
A 12 in. carbide-tipped blade is included with your compound miter saw. It will cut materials up to 7 7/8 in. wide,
depending upon the thickness of the material and the setting at which the cut is being made.
CARRYING
SPINDLE
LOCKBUTTON
HANDLE
See Figure 2.
For convenience when carrying or transporting your
miter saw from one place to another, a carrying handle
has been provided on top of the saw arm. To transport,
turn off and unplug your saw, then lower the saw arm and
lock it in the down position. Lock saw arm by depressing
the lock pin.
CARRYING
HANDLE
LOCKPIN
Fig. 3
TRIGGER
)
SAW
ARM
LOCK
See Figure 4.
To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter

saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power
supply and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the
switch, install a padlock (not included) through the hole in
the switch trigger. A lock with a long shackle up to 9/32
in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and
locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in
another location.
PADLOCK
SWITCH
TRIGGER
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
SAWARM
LOCKEDIN DOWNPOSITION
Fig. 2
MITER
LOCK
HANDLE
See Figure 2.
The miter lock handle securely locks your saw at desired
miter angles.
Fig. 4
11
ROTATING
HANDLE
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 .
HANDLE
ADJUSTINGKNOB
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
additional 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
miter fence. Once the desired position of the miter fence
is determined, tighten the fence screw to secure the
sliding fence.
Fig. 5
ROTATING
HANDLE
See Figure 5.
SELF-RETRACTING
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
twisting the rotating handle to a desired position. Lock
the rotating handle into positions by turning the handle
adusting knob counterclockwise
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, seethrough 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.
LASER
BLADE WRENCH
STOPS
ON
MITER
TABLE
Positive stops have been provided at 0 , 15, 22-1/2 ,

31.62 , and 45 on both the left and right side of the miter
table.
12
STORAGE
This miter saw has a convenient blade wrench storage in

the saw's base.
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
LOWER BLADE GUARD
Thefollowingtools(notincluded)areneededforcheckingadjustments
ofyoursaworforinstallingtheblade:
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
COMBINATION
SQUARE
FRAMINGSQUARE
Fig. 6
13
ThefollowingitemsareincludedwithyourCompoundMiterSaw:
MiterLockHandle
DustGuide
DustBag
BladeWrench
10mmHexKey
WorkClampAssembly
ClampSupport
StopBlock
LaserGlasses
SmallWingScrew
TableExtensions
(2)
ClampBrackets(2)
ClampBracketScrews(2)
ClampExtensionRod
Screws(4)
OuterBladeWasher
HexKeyBolt
Operator'sManual
SCREW
CLAMPSUPPORT
DUSTGUIDE
CLAMP
EXTENSION
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LASERGLASSES
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WORKCLAMP
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ASSEMBLY
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SCREW
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
BLOCK
SMALL
WING
SCREW__
B_ACKET
CLAMP_
TABLEEXTENSION
10 mm HEXKEY
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BLADE
WASHER
OUTER
BLADE
BOLT
BLADEWRENCH
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WARNING: The use of attachments

personal injury.
or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious

Fig. 7
14
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool
or create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
Carefully lift saw from the carton by the carrying handle

and the saw base, and place it on a level work surface.
leading to possible serious personal injury.
NOTE: This saw is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with

your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured
in the down position. To release the saw arm, push
down on the top of the saw arm, cut the tie-wrap, and
pull out on the lock pin.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result
in accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should

remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon
release of the tie wrap.
MOUNTING
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or

damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have

carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After

assembling it, check for accuracy. If shipping has
influenced the settings, refer to specific procedures
explained in this manual.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
HOLES
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
Always make sure your compound
miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an
approved workstand. Failure to heed this warning
Your compound miter saw should be permanently

mounted to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench. Four 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 thickness of the workbench.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate
this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
Tighten all four bolts securely.

The hole pattern for mounting to a workbench is shown in
figure 8. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to
make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any
tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench
to the floor before operating.
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ATTHESELOCATIONSFOR
HOLEPATTERN
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BASE
MOUNTINGSURFACE
Fig. 8
15
MITER
LOCK HANDLE
See Figure 9.
Cut the tie-wraps holding the saw arm and the miter lock
in place. To install the miter lock handle, place the threaded stud into the threaded hole in the control arm. Turn
EXHAUST
PORT
clockwise to tighten.
DUST
GUIDE
DUST BAG
TO
LOOSEN
T_TIG]H
Fig. 10
See Figure 11.
TEN
)
CONTROL
ARM
MITER
LOCKHANDLE
A dust bag is provided for use on your miter saw. It fits

over the dust guide on the upper Made guard. To install,
squeeze the two metal clips to open the mouth of the bag
and slide it on to the dust guide. Release the clips. The
metal ring in the bag should lock in between the grooves
on the dust guide.
MITER
TABLE
To remove the dust bag for emptying, simply reverse the

above procedure.
Fig. 9
DUST GUIDE
See Figure 10.
DUST GUIDE
To install the dust guide, place the end marked 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.
DUSTBAG
Fig. 11
16
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WARNING:
Before connecting saw to power
source, make sure the blade or blade guard will not
hit the work clamp or table extensions when cutting
35 to 45 angles.
SAWVIEWEDFROMBOTTOM
MITER
SAW BASE
TABLE EXTENSIONS
See Figures 12- 13.
If you plan to use both the stop block and miter clamp,
slide the stop block on the back arm of the desired table
extension first. Next slide the clamp support on the same
table extension.
TABLE
EXTENSION
To install table extensions, insert the ends of the extensions into the two holes in each side of the base.
Secure them in place by positioning a clamp bracket
under each table extension beneath the miter table. Orient
each clamp bracket as shown in figure 13. Secure each
clamp bracket in place with a clamp bracket screw. The
clamp bracket screw threads through the clamp bracket
and tightens against the bottom of miter table, securing
clamp bracket against table extension.
CLAMP
BRACKET
CLAMP
BRACKETSCREW
Fig. 13
CLAMP
SUPPORT
STOP BLOCK
STOPBLOCK
The stop block is useful as a stop for making repetitive

cuts to the same length. It can be installed on either side
of the saw base:
MITER
SAW BASE
TABLE
EXTENSION
Slide the stop block on the back arm of either table

extension, then insert the table extension into the saw
base.
Use the small wing screw to secure the stop block to

the table extension.
Loosen the small wing screw and adjust the stop block
the desired distance from the blade for the cut to be
made.
Tighten small wing screw securely.
Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the

length of the workpiece.
Make any necessary adjustments.
Fig. 12
17
WARNING:
When using the work clamp with the
stop block, install the clamp on the same side as
the stop block. This will eliminate the possibility of
trapping the workpiece, resulting in the blade and
workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed this warning
WORK CLAMP
SCREWHOLDCLAMP
SUPPORTTO TABLE
EXTENSION
See Figure 14.

CLAMP
ASSEMBLY
SMALL
SCREW
TABLE
EXTENSION
CLAMP
EXTENSION
ROD
CLAMP
SUPPORT
CLAMP
BRACKET
CLAMP
SUPPORT
CLAMPWORKPIECETO THE FENCE

Fig. 15
SMALL
SCREW
CLAMPING
WORKPIECE
TO THE FENCE
See Figures 15- 16.
SMALL
WING
SCREW
TABLEEXTENSION
CLAMP
BRACKET
SCREW
Insert the grooved end of the clamp extension rod as

far as it will go into the front hole of the clamp support. This will allow the clamp to press the workpiece
against the fence.
Secure the clamp extension rod with a screw.
Slide the clamp assembly onto the clamp extension

rod and secure with a screw.
Note: The clamp assembly can be slid forward or
backward on the clamp extension rod as needed by
loosening the screw.
HOLESFOR CLAMP
EXTENSIONROD
Turn the knob to secure and free the workpiece against

the fence.
Securely tighten all screws on the clamp before each
Fig. 14
The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the
workpiece to the fence or the saw table. It also prevents
the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is
very helpful when cutting compound miters.
use.
To assemble and install the work clamp on the miter saw,

carefully place the saw on a stable surface exposing the
underside of the miter saw table.
Place the clamp support on the table extension and

secure using a small screw in each screw hole in the
top of the clamp support.
Holding the clamp bracket on the bracket support,

place table extension through the holes in the end of
the miter saw base and into the corresponding extension support trapping the clamp bracket against the
saw table.
Secure with the clamp bracket screw.
Return the saw right side up.
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Before making a cut, always check the blade and blade

guard clearance over and around the miter clamp.
WARNING:
Make sure the saw blade or blade
guard will not hit the work clamp assembly when
cutting miter and bevel cuts. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
CLAMPSUPPORT
KNOB
SCREWS
CLAMPEXTENSION
ROD
Fig. 16
18
TO INSTALL
BLADE
See Figures 18 - 20.
SCREWS
CLAMPSUPPORT
CLAMPWORKPIECETOTHE SAWTABLE
CLAMPING
WORKPIECE
Unplug your saw.

Loosen phillips screw on the blade bolt cover.
Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket, releasing

lower blade guard from notch so that lower blade
guard and blade bolt cover can be rotated up and back
to expose the blade bolt.
Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the blade

bolt until the spindle locks.
Using the blade wrench provided, loosen and remove
the blade bolt.
NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt clockwise to loosen.
Fig. 17
TO THE SAW TABLE
WARNING:
A 12 in. blade is the maximum blade
capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too
thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with
the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in
contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades
will prevent the blade screw from securing the blade
on the spindle. Either of these situations could result
in a serious accident and can cause serious personal
injury.
See Figure 17,
Insert the grooved end of the clamp extension rod into

the back, top hole of the clamp support. This will
allow the clamp to press the workpiece against the
saw table.
Align the groove in the clamp extension rod with the

screw hole, and secure the rod with a screw.
Slide the clamp assembly onto the clamp extension

rod and secure with a screw.
PHILLIPS
SCREW
Note: The clamp assembly can be slid forward or backward on the clamp extension rod as needed by loosening the screw.
Turn the knob to secure and free the workpiece against

the saw table.
Securely tighten all screws on the clamp before each

use.
Before making a cut, always check the blade and blade

guard clearance over and around the miter clamp.
LOWERBLADE
GUARDBRACKET
WARNING:
Make sure the saw blade or blade
guard will not hit the work clamp assembly when
cutting miter and bevel cuts. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
Fig. 18
19
LOWER
BLADEGUARD
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been
removed, replace it before placing blade on spindle.
Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade
will not tighten properly.
BLADE
_HILLIPS
SCREW
Fit blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.

The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as
shown in figure 19.
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CAUTION:
Always install the blade with the blade
teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade
pointing down at the front of the saw. The direction
of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on
the upper blade guard.
TO
LOOSEN
FLAT(S)
ONSPINDLE
TO
TIGHTEN
BLADE
BOLT
INNER BLADE
WASHERWITH
DOUBLE"D"FLATS
Replace outer blade washer or the laser guide (see instructions on the following page). The double "D" flats
align with the flats on the spindle.
Depress spindle lock button and replace blade bolt.

NOTE: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.
OUTERBLADEWASHER
WITH DOUBLE"D" FLATS
Fig. 19
Tighten blade bolt securely.
Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover.
Tighten screw securely.
Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner

blade washer.
Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer

blade washer where they contact the blade.
SPINDLE
LOCK
Fig. 20
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CAUTION:
Make sure the spindle lock button is not
engaged before reconnecting saw to power source.
Never engage spindle lock button when blade is
rotating.
MOUNTING
THE LASER GUIDE
ALIGNING
THE LASER GUIDE
LINE
See Figure 21.
See Figure 22.
The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the

work surface when the blade is spinning above 500 rpm.
The red laser line will appear as a broken line on the
workpiece when the blade assembly is in the uppermost
position and the motor switch is activated. This broken
line will let you see your mark and your laser guide line at
the same time, and will assist you in lining up your mark
for more accurate cutting of the workpiece.
Unplug your saw.
See "To Install Blade" on page 19 of this operator's

manual.
Make sure inner blade washer is in place before

positioning saw blade on the spindle of your saw.
NOTE: The laser guide replaces the outer blade
washer.
Place the laser guide onto the spindle, aligning the

double "D" flats in the laser guide with the flats on the
spindle.
Align the laser line and your mark with the blade at the uppermost position. Once both lines are in alignment, do not
move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting.
Position flat surface of laser guide against the blade.

Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted
properly.
As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece,

the broken line will become solid.
Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide

using only the special hex key bolt provided.
Make several practice cuts on different styles and thickness of material.

Follow the directions below for using your laser guide.
NOTE: The hex key bolt has left hand threads. Turn
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.
Removing Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on
the work surface in order to remove the mark.
Using the blade wrench provided with your saw,

tighten bolt securely.
Remove the blade wrench and return it to the storage

area in the saw's base.
To Cut Your Mark:

Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work
surface in order to cut the mark.
Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
To Leave Your Mark:
Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover.

Tighten screw securely.
Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on
the work surface in order to leave the mark.
After you have become familiar with using your laser

guide, you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark
on the work surface. Practice will teach you the correct
position for aligning the laser line with your mark.
DANGER: Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact

with light source.
BLADE
LASER
GUIDE
X
TO
LOOSEN
HEXKEY
BOLT
BROKEN
RED LINE
SPINDLE
TO
TIGHTEN
INNERBLADE
WASHER
BLADE
WRENCH
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
21
NOTE:Manyoftheillustrations
inthismanualshowonly
portionsof yourcompoundmitersaw.Thisis intentional
sothatwecanclearlyshowpointsbeingmadeinthe
illustrations.
Neveroperateyoursawwithoutall guards
securelyin placeandin goodoperatingcondition.
SQUARING
FENCE
FRAMING
SQUARE
FENCE
MITER TABLE
THE MITER TABLE TO THE
Unplug your saw.
Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to
release the saw arm.
Raise saw arm to its full raised position.

Loosen the miter lock handle.
Rotate the miter table until the pointer is positioned

at 0.
Securely tighten the miter lock handle.
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 slot in the throat
plate in the miter table should be parallel as shown in
figure 23.
If the edge of the framing square and the throat plate
in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 24
and 25, adjustments are needed.
THROATPLATE
Using the blade wrench, loosen the socket head

screws securing the fence. Adjust the fence left or right
until the framing square and throat plate are parallel.
Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fenceto-table alignment.

FRAMING
SQUARE
VIEW OFMITER TABLENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED
FRAMING
SQUARE
Fig. 24
FENCE
MITER TABLE
THROATPLATE
FENCE
VIEW OF MITER TABLENOT SQUAREWITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED
MITER TABLE
Fig. 25
SOCKETHEAD
SCREW(S)
SOCKETHEAD
SCREW(S)
THROATPLATE
VIEW OF MITERTABLESQUAREWITH FENCE
CORRECTLY
ADJUSTED
Fig. 23
Fig. 26
22
SQUARING
THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE
Unplug your saw.
Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.

at O.

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 the blade.
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the blade, not the blade teeth.
The edge of the square and the blade should be
parallel as shown in figure 27.
If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away
from the square as shown in figures 28 and 29, adjustments are needed.
NG
/
BASE
SQUARE
VIEW OF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED
Fig. 28
Using the blade wrench, loosen the hex screws that

secure the mounting bracket to the miter table.
Rotate the mounting bracket left or right until the blade
is parallel with the square.
Retighten the screws securely and recheck the bladeto-fence alignment.
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FENCE
-_
FRAMING
SQUARE
BASE
VIEW OF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH
FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED
Fig. 29
BASE
FRAMING
VIEW OFBLADE
SQUARE
SQUAREWITH FENCE
Fig. 27
MITER
TABLE
HEXHEAD
SCREW(S)
MOUNTING
BRACKET
Fig. 30
23
SQUARING
FENCE
THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE
Unplug your saw.
Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock
pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.

at 0.
Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0 bevel
BLADE
(blade set 90 to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.
COMBINATION
SQUARE
Place a combination square against the miter table and

the flat part of the blade.
CORRECTVIEW OFBLADE
SQUAREWITH MITERTABLE
NOTE: Make sure that the square contacts the flat part
of the blade, not the blade teeth.
Fig. 31
Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to-table

alignment at several points.
The edge of the square and the blade should be parallel.
If the top or bottom of the blade angles away from the

square as shown in figures 32 and 34, adjustments are
needed.
Using a 13 mm wrench or adjustable wrench, loosen

the lock nut securing positive stop adjustment screw.
Also loosen bevel lock knob.
Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring blade

into alignment with the square.
Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut

securing the positive stop adjustment screw. Recheck
blade-to-table alignment.
MITER
TABLE
FENCE
COMBINATION
MITER
SQUARE
TABLE
VIEW OFBLADENOT SQUAREWITH MITER
TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED
NOTE: The above procedure can be used to check

blade squareness of the blade to the miter table at
both 0 and 45 angles.
Fig. 32
POSITIVESTOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWFOR
0ANGLES
LOCK
NUT(S)
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Fig. 33
Yoursawhastwoscaleindicators,oneonthebevelscale
andoneonthemiterscale.Aftersquaringadjustments
havebeenmade,it maybenecessary
to loosenthe indicatorsscrewsandresetthemto zero.
FENCE
BLADE
MITER
TABLE
COMBINATION
SQUARE
VIEW OFBLADENOT SQUAREWITH MITER TABLE,

ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED
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WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to
make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
CUTTING
SAW
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Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames,

moldings, door casings, and fine joinery
Bevel cutting and compound cutting
MITER
WARNING:
When using a work clamp or C-clamp
to secure your workpiece, clamp workpiece on one
side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain
free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade
from binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding
the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback.
This situation could cause an accident resulting in
possible serious personal injury.
See Figure 35,

A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece. A straight crosscut is made with the miter
table set at the 0 position. Miter crosscuts are made with
the miter table set at some angle other than zero.
This product has been designed only for the purposes

listed below:
Cross cutting wood and plastic
COMPOUND
CROSSCUTTING
APPLICATIONS
WITH YOUR
Fig. 34
NOTE: The blade provided is fine for most wood cutting

operations, but for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, use
one of the accessory blades available from your nearest
Sears retail store.
STRAIGHT
CROSSCUT
WARNING:
Before starting any cutting operation,
clamp or bolt your compound miter saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw on the floor or
in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning
WARNING: Always make sure your miter saw is
securely mounted to a workbench or an appropriate
workstand. Failure to do so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.
Fig. 35
25
TO MITER CUT
Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.
Rotate the saw table until the pointer aligns with zero
on the miter scale.
Rotate the saw table until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.
Tighten the miter lock handle securely.
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WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always

tighten the miter lock handle securely before making
a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of
the control arm or miter table while making a cut.
LEFTSIDE
LEFT
INDICATOR
POINT
Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one

edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped,
place the convex side against the fence. If the concave
edge of a board is placed against the fence, the board
could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut,
jamming the blade.
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.
See Figure 40.
Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
blade.
Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure

it against the fence or use the optional work clamp or a
C-clamp to secure the workpiece.
SCALE
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WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, keep

your hands outside the no hands zone; at least
3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the
fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips
or twists.
Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the

cutting operation just to make sure that no problems
will occur when the cut is made.
Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch

trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
Release the switch trigger and allow the Blade to stop

rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait
until the electric brake stops blade from turning before
removing the workpiece from the miter table.
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SCALE
Fig. 36
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 for the desired angle.
Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
edge of a board is placed against the fence, the board
could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade.
Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of

blade.
Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it

against the fence or use the optional work clamp or a
C-clamp to secure the workpiece.
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RIGHT
INDICATOR
POINT
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.

A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece with the blade angled to the workpiece. A
straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the
zero degree position and the blade set at an angle
between 0 and 45.
OUNTING
BRACKET
RIGHTSIDE
TO BEVEL CUT

tighten the miter lock lever securely before making a
cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of the
control arm or miter table while making a cut.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, keep

your hands away from cutting area. Never perform
any cutting operation freehand (without holding
workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab
the workpiece if it slips or twists.
Beforeturningonthe saw,performa dryrunofthecuttingoperationjustto makesurethatnoproblemswill

occurwhenthecutis made.
Graspthesawhandlefirmlythensqueezetheswitch
trigger.Allowseveralsecondsforthebladeto reach
maximumspeed.
Slowlylowerthe bladeintoandthroughtheworkpiece.
Release
the switchtriggerandallowthesawbladeto
stoprotatingbeforeraisingthe bladeoutofworkpiece.
Waituntiltheelectricbrakestopsbladefromturning
beforeremoving
theworkpiecefrommitertable.
BEVELCUT
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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 .
Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle,
securely tighten the bevel lock knob.
Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrap
material.
edge of a board could collapse on the blade at the end
of the cut, jamming the blade.
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 the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of
saw blade.
Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it

against the fence or use the optional work clamp or a
C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.
NOTE: When making a 45 left miter and a bevel angle
greater than 30 , you must use a C-clamp to secure the
workpiece or move clamp to the right side of the base.
MITER CUT
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle

and a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is
used to make picture frames, cut molding, make boxes
with sloping sides, and for certain roof framing cuts.
To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table
must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm
must be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should
always be taken when making compound miter setups
due to the interaction of the two angle settings.

tighten the miter lock levers securely before making
a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of
the control arm or miter table while making a cut.
Fig. 37
TO COMPOUND
Rotate the saw table until the pointer aligns with the
desired angle on the miter scale.

keep your hands away from cutting area. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding
workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab
the workpiece if it slips or twists.
COMPOUND
MITER CUT
Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent with one another. Each time you adjust the miter
setting you change the effect of the bevel setting. Also,
each time you adjust the bevel setting you change the
effect of the miter setting.
It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The
first angle setting should be checked after setting the
second angle, since adjusting the second angle affects
the first.
Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have
been obtained, always make a test cut in scrap material
before making a finish cut in good material.
TO MAKE A COMPOUND
CUT
Fig. 38
27
Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation just to make sure that no problems will
occur when the cut is made.
Grasp the saw handle firmly then squeeze the switch
trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach
maximum speed.
Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to

stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece.
Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning
before removing the workpiece from miter table.
SUPPORT
LONG WORKPIECES
See Figure 40.

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.
_
WARNING" To avoid serious personal injury, always

keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least
3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the
fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips
or twists.
45 X 45 COMPOUNDMITER CUT
Fig. 39
LONGWORKPIECE
WORKPIECESUPPORTS
Fig. 40
28
CUTTING
COMPOUND
MITERS
To aid in making the correct settings, the compound angle setting chart below has been provided. Since compound cuts
are the most difficult to accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in scrap material, and much thought and planning
made, prior to making your required cut.
NUMBER OF SIDES
PITCH
OFSIDE
0o
M- 45.00 M- 36.00
B- 0.00 B- 0.00
M- 30.00
B- 0.00
M- 25.71
B- 0.00
M- 22.50
B- 0.00
M- 20.00 M- 18.00
B- 0.00 B- 0.00
M- 44.89
B- 3.53
M- 35.90
B- 2.94
M- 29.91
B- 2.50
M- 25.63
B- 2.17
M- 22.42
B- 1.91
M- 19.93
B- 1.71
M- 17.94
B- 1.54
10
M- 44.56
B- 7.05
M- 35.58
B- 5.86
M- 29.62
B- 4.98
M- 25.37
B- 4.32
M- 22.19
B- 3.81
M- 19.72
B- 3.40
M- 17.74
B- 3.08
15
M-44.01
B-10.55
M-35.06
B- 8.75
M-29.15
B- 7.44
M-24.95
B- 6.45
M-21.81
B- 5.68
M-19.37
B- 5.08
M-17.42
B- 4.59
20
M- 43.22
B-14.00
M- 34.32
B-11.60
M- 28.48
B- 9.85
M- 24.35
B- 8.53
M- 21.27
B- 7.52
M- 18.88
B- 6.72
M- 16.98
B- 6.07
25
M- 42.19
B- 17.39
M- 33.36
B- 14.38
M- 27.62
B- 12.20
M- 23.56
B- 10.57
M- 20.58
B- 9.31
M- 18.26
B- 8.31
M- 16.41
B- 7.50
30
M- 40.89
B-20.70
M- 32.18
B-17.09
M- 26.57
B-14.48
M- 22.64
B-12.53
M- 19.73
B-11.03
M- 17.50
B- 9.85
M- 15.72
B- 8.89
35
M-39.32
B- 23.93
M-30.76
B- 19.70
M-25.31
B- 16.67
M-21.53
B- 14.41
M-18.74
B- 12.68
M-16.60
B- 11.31
M-14.90
B- 10.21
40
M- 37.45
B- 27.03
M- 29.10
B- 22.20
M- 23.86
B- 18.75
M- 20.25
B- 16.19
M- 17.60
B- 14.24
M- 15.58
B- 12.70
M- 13.98
B- 11.46
45
M- 35.26
B- 30.00
M- 27.19
B- 24.56
M- 22.21
B- 20.70
M- 18.80
B- 17.87
M- 16.32
B- 15.70
M- 14.43
B- 14.00
M- 12.94
B- 12.62
50
M-32.73
B- 32.80
M-25.03
B- 26.76
M-20.36
B- 22.52
M-17.20
B- 19.41
M-14.91
B- 17.05
M-13.17
B- 15.19
M-11.80
B- 13.69
55
M- 29.84
B- 35.40
M- 22.62
B- 28.78
M- 18.32
B- 24.18
M- 15.44
B- 20.82
M- 13.36
B- 18.27
M- 11.79
B- 16.27
M- 10.56
B- 14.66
60
M-26.57
B- 37.76
M-19.96
B- 30.60
M-16.10
B- 25.66
M-13.54
B- 22.07
M-11.70
B- 19.35
M-10.31
B- 17.23
M- 9.23
B- 15.52
65
M-22.91
B- 39.86
M-17.07
B- 32.19
M-13.71
B- 26.95
M-11.50
B- 23.16
M- 9.93
B- 20.29
M- 8.74
B- 18.06
M- 7.82
B-16.26
70
M-18.88
B- 41.64
M-13.95
B- 33.53
M-11.17
B- 28.02
M- 9.35
B- 24.06
M- 8.06
B- 21.08
M- 7.10
B- 18.75
M- 6.34
B- 16.88
75
M-14.51
B- 43.08
M-10.65
B- 34.59
M- 8.50
B- 28.88
M- 7.10
B- 24.78
M- 6.12
B- 21.69
M- 5.38
B- 19.29
M- 4.81
B- 17.37
80
M- 9.85
B- 44.14
M- 7.19
B- 35.37
M- 5.73
B- 29.50
M- 4.78
B- 25.30
M- 4.11
B- 22.14
M- 3.62
B- 19.68
M- 3.23
B- 17.72
85
M- 4.98
B- 44.78
M- 3.62
B- 35.84
M- 2.88
B- 29.87
M- 2.40
B- 25.61
M-2.07
B- 22.41
M-1.82
B- 19.92
M- 1.62
B- 17.93
90
M- 0.00
B- 45.00
M- 0.00
B- 36.00
M- 0.00
B- 30.00
M- 0.00
B- 25.71
M- 0.00
B- 22.50
M- 0.00
B- 20.00
M- 0.00
B- 18.00
Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Given to the Closest 0.005 .

COMPOUND-ANGLE
SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES
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CUTTING
CROWN
MOLDING
When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound

miters, remember that the settings are interdependent;
changing one angle changes the other angle as well.
Your compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do
a better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool
made.
Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very
precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these
angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap
molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exactly
90, therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.
In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound

mitered with extreme accuracy.
The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding
that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at
angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90. Most
crown molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits
flat against the ceiling) of 52 and a bottom rear angle (the
section that fits flat against the wall) of 38 .
LAYING
TABLE
MOLDING
When cutting crown molding by this method the bevel

angle should be set at 33.85 The miter angle should be
set at 31.62 either right or left, depending on the desired
cut for the application. See the chart below for correct
angle settings and correct positioning of crown molding
on miter table.
FLAT ON THE MITER
The settings in the chart below can be used for cutting All
Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52 and 38 angles.
The crown molding is placed flat on the miter table using
the compound features of your miter saw.
See Figure 41,

To use this 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.
52
CEILING
L
L
FENCE
INSIDE
CORNER
TOPEDGEAGAINSTFENCE=
* LEFTSIDE, INSIDE CORNER
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDECORNER
FENCE
OUTSIDE
CORNER
BOTTOMEDGEAGAINSTFENCE=
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
LEFTSIDE, OUTSIDECORNER
MITER TABLE
MITERTABLE
CROWNMOLDINGFLATONMITER TABLE
Fig. 41
30
Bevel
Angle
Setting
Type of Cut
33.85
Left side, inside corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62
3. Save left end of cut
33.85
Right side, inside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62
3. Save left end of cut
33.85
Left side, outside corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62
3. Save right end of cut
33.85
WRONG
Fig. 43
Right side, outside corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62
3. Save right end of cut
WARNING: To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury, never position the concave edge
of bowed or warped material against the fence.
CLAMPING
WIDE WORKPIECES
See Figure 41.
CUTTING
WARPED
MATERIAL
When cutting wide workpieces such as a 2 in. x 6 in.,

boards should be clamped with a C-clamp as shown in
figure 44.
See Figures 42 - 44,

When cutting warped material, always make sure it is
positioned on the miter table with the convex side
against the fence as shown in figure 42.
If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as
shown in figure 43, it will pinch the blade near the
completion of the cut.
WIDE
BOARD
RIGHT
Fig. 42
Fig. 44
31
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:Beforeperforming
anyadjustment,
makesurethetool isunplugged
fromthe power
supplyandthe switchis inthe OFF ( O ) position.
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and

normally do not require readjustment.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious

personal injury.
TRAVEL
Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the

factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of
the components might have moved out of alignment
during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment
will probably become necessary due to wear. After
unpacking your saw, check the following adjustments
before you begin using saw. Make any readjustments that
are necessary and periodically check the parts alignment
to make sure that your saw is cutting accurately.
The saw arm should rise completely to the up position

by itself.
If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play

in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by a qualified
service technician at your nearest Sears Service Center
to avoid risk of personal injury.
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
POSITIVESTOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWFOR
45ANGLES
LOCK
Fig. 45
32
PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by

loosening the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw
arm to the left.
If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have

saw repaired by a qualified service technician at your
nearest Sears Service Center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
WARNING:Whenservicing,useonlyidentical
replacement
parts.Useofanyotherpartmaycreate
a hazardorcauseproductdamage.
,_
BRUSH
CAP
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields during power tool operation
or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear
a dust mask.
BRUSH
ASSEMBLY
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
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BRUSH
CAP
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury.
BRUSH
BRUSH
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 46
REPLACEMENT
See Figure 46,
It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they
are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings
from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool
parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used
for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use on these
materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned
frequently by blowing with an air jet.
Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that

should be periodically checked for wear.
Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly

is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove
brush cap.
LUBRICATION
Remove brush assembly.
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has

less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not
replace one side without replacing the other.
Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure

curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and
that brush moves freely in brush tube.
Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and

replace.
Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.
_i
Proceed as follows
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WARNING:
To ensure safety and reliability, all
repairs -- with the exception of the externally accessible brushes -- should be performed by a qualified
service technician at a Sears store to avoid risk of
personal injury.
33
when replacement
is required:
Unplug your saw.

WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could result
in accidental starting causing serious injury.
CHANGING
THE BATTERIES
See Figure 47.
Unplug your saw.
LASERGUIDE
SUPPORT
Remove the laser guide from the saw. Lay laser guide on
a flat surface with the two phillips screws facing upward.
Remove the screws and separate the laser guide cover
from the laser guide support.
"(
Remove the three button cell batteries using a non-conductive device such as a toothpick.
NOTE: Replace the batteries with silver oxide batteries
that have a rating of 1.5 volt and 180 mah (milliampere
hour) minimum (Number 357 silver oxide only).
LASERGUIDE
SUPPORT
(UPSIDEDOWNVIEW)
When replacing the batteries, the laser guide should be

thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush or similar device, to remove all sawdust and debris.
Do not attempt
APERTURE
to activate the laser.
KEY
The laser is activated by means of a centrifugal switch

only while the saw motor is running and the laser guide is
mounted on the saw.
PLASTIC
BATTERY
INSULATOR
After cleaning laser guide and replacing batteries, secure

laser guide cover to laser guide support using the two
phillips head screws. For proper assembly, be sure to
align the key on the laser guide cover with the key slot in
the laser guide support. Tighten screws securely.
BATTERIES
NOTE: Aperture in laser guide cover must be aligned with

aperture in laser guide support.
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LASERGUIDE
COVER
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NEGATIVE(-)
KEY
SLOT
APERTURE
Fig. 47
LASERGUIDE
DANGER: Laser radiation when open and interlock defeated. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.
34
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PARTS UST FOR F GURE A

KEY
NO.
PART
NUMBER
1
2
A31703010008
A35031025100
A36131020100
4
5
DESCRIPTION
QUAN.
KEY
NO.
PART
NUMBER
Lock Nut ..............................................................
24
A10003050105
* Washer (M10) **STD851010 ................................
25
A10003040085
* Spring Washer (M10) **STD852010 .................... 1

Base ....................................................................
1
Alarm Line Label ..................................................
2
26
558510200
555101300
588071004
27
A10007050150
28
6
7
A10003050083
558106007
* Screw (M5 x 8 mm) .............................................

Miter Scale ..........................................................
3
1
8
9
10
558105100
A07910621000
555102200
Table Spindle .......................................................

Hex Key (6 mm x 142 mm) ..................................
Fence ...................................................................
11
D_=SORIPTJON
QUAN.
* Screw (M5 x 10 mm Pan Hd.) .............................

* Screw (M4 x 8 mm Pan Hd.) ...............................
1
6
Table Extension, U Type ......................................
* Screw (M5 x 15 mm Pan Hd.) .............................
558512100
Bolt, Wing (1/4-20 x 12 mm) ...............................
29
558507200
30
555516000
Stop Block ..........................................................

Wing Bolt .............................................................
1
2
31
558511100
1
1
32
558503200
Clamp Bracket .....................................................

Threaded Rod ......................................................
2
1
33
A42071040252
A36030814204
* Spring Washer (M8) **STD852008 ...................... 4
34
558505100
Roll Pin (4 x 25 mm) ............................................

Rod ......................................................................
1
1
12
A07103080357
* Bolt (M8 x 35 mm) **STD831035 ......................... 4
35
558506003
13
14
A10003060103
558112200
* Screw (M6 x 10 mm) ...........................................

Miter Lock Plate ..................................................
2
1
36
A35070512010
37
15
Al1003060106
16
17
558113100
555528000
* Screw (M6 x 10 mm Pan Hd.) .............................

Fixed Plate ...........................................................
Miter Knob ...........................................................
2
1
1
18
558111109
19
557102200
Clamp Nut ...........................................................

Table ....................................................................
20
A30003008001
21
22
558115006
555106000
23
558107003
Stop Block ...........................................................
558509001
* Washer (M5 x 12 x 1 mm) ....................................

Swing Bracket .....................................................
1
1
38
586024108
Clamp Knob ........................................................
39
589024300
40
511113000
Clamp Plate .........................................................

Slide Fence Label ................................................
1
1
1
1
41
588072000
No Hands Label ...................................................
42
555104000
Fence Knob .........................................................
43
555103000
Slide Fence ..........................................................
Bolt, Hex Head (M8) ............................................

Miter Indicator .....................................................
2
1
44
$55500500
Base & Table Assembly .......................................
Throat Plate .........................................................
45
46
$55500400
558109005
47
511109000
Work Clamp .........................................................

Hex Key Storage .................................................
Insert Label ..........................................................
1
1
1
* Nut, Hex (M8)**STD840812
................................
* Standard Hardware Item -- May Be Purchased Locally

** Available Prom Div. 98 = Source 980.00
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NUMBER
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18
17
16
21
23
15
24
27
NOTE : The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the
system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.
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PARTS
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER
1 Al1003030057
UST
DESCRIPTION
QUAN.
* Screw (M3 x 5 mm L+S, Pan Hd.) ......................... 2
FOR NGURE
KEY
NO.
PART
NUMBER
15
558314008
DESCRIPTION
QUAN.
558305106
Bearing Cover .......................................................
16
555329000
Pin Cap .................................................................

Data Plate ..............................................................
1
1
A50062030045
Ball Bearing (6203ZZ) ............................................
17
511352000
Twist Handle Label ................................................
A46000150008
511311000
Carry Handle .........................................................
558306102
588029007
1
1
18
5
6
C-Ring (S-15) ........................................................

Arbor .....................................................................
19
A10003050350
Lock Ring ..............................................................
20
A70003060250
* Screw (M5 x 35 mm Pan Hd.) ...............................

* Screw (M6 x 25 mm) .............................................
4
2
Key, Paralled (4 x 4 x 15 mm) ................................

Master Gear ..........................................................
1
1
21
511353000
A18003050054
Warning Label .......................................................

* Screw (M5 x 5 mm) ...............................................
* Screw (M5 x 6 mm) ...............................................
22
Brush Cap .............................................................

Carbon Brush ........................................................
2
2
A45204040157
558307100
A10003050250
* Screw (M5 x 25 mm Pan Hd.) ............................... 4
23
A95001050060
10
A50060010025
Ball Bearing (6001ZZ) **STD315511 ..................... 1
24
588005100
11
A47000040006
588006100
555325000
1
1
25
12
E-Ring ...................................................................
Flat Washer ...........................................................
26
588007300
Brush Holder .........................................................
13
588027005
Compression Spring .............................................
27
511340000
Twist Handle Knob ................................................
14
558313002
Arbor Stop Pin ......................................................
28
$55500800
29
555324000
Arbor Shaft Assembly ...........................................

Felt Pad .................................................................
1
1
30
A10003050150
* Screw (M5 x 15 mm Pan Hd.) ...............................

** Available From Divo 98 = Source 980.00
2
2
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PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

Key
No.
PaR
Number
Description
558202100
Pivot Bracket ...........................................................................................................................................................
2
3
A36031221309
A07003120352
* Spring Washer (M12) **STD852012 ........................................................................................................................
4
5
555204000
A49010020056
* Bolt (M12 x 35 mm) **STD837035 ..........................................................................................................................

Bevel Scale .............................................................................................................................................................
2
1
555205000
* Rivet (2 x 5 mm) ......................................................................................................................................................

Bevel Knob ..............................................................................................................................................................
3
1
7
8
558206001
A35031030300
Pivot Spindle ...........................................................................................................................................................
* Washer (M10) **STD851010 ....................................................................................................................................
558204100
Spring Washer .........................................................................................................................................................
10
555201000
Support Bracket ......................................................................................................................................................
11
555202000
Bevel hdicator
12
A35030410018
13
558414109
14
558412000
15
16
Quart.
(L) ...................................................................................................................................................
* Washer (M4) **STD851004 ......................................................................................................................................
Arm Stop Pin ...........................................................................................................................................................

Arm Shaft ................................................................................................................................................................
1
1
555203000
Bevel hdicator
(R)...................................................................................................................................................
558415100
Tension Spring ........................................................................................................................................................
17
558413006
Spring Position Locater ..........................................................................................................................................
18
555206000
Dust Chute Stopper ................................................................................................................................................
19
A07003050200
* Bolt (M5 x 20 mm) ...................................................................................................................................................
20
A10003040085
* Screw (M4 x 8 mm) .................................................................................................................................................

** Available From Div. 98 -- Source 980.00
*** Complete assortment
available at your nearest Sears Catalog Order or Retail Store.
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PARTS UST FOR F GURE D

KEY
NO.
PART
NUMBER
558416100
555408000
A10003060158
DESORIPTION
QUAN.
Shoulder Screw ...................................................
KEY
NO.
PART
NUMBER
25
555407000
* Link (Long) ...........................................................
26
A10003060158
1
1
27
558404007
* Screw (M6 x 15 mm) ...........................................

Sleeve ..................................................................
A35031226023
* Flat Washer (M12) **STD851012 ......................... 1
555415000
Link (Short) ..........................................................
555406000
558426100
* Screw (Pan Hd.) ...................................................

* Shoulder Screw ...................................................
9
10
558425003
555417000
11
12
545501000
555402100
13
555409000
14
15
DESORIPTION
QUAN.
Stop Block ...........................................................
* Screw (M6 x 15 mm Pan Hd.) .............................
558409104
Stop Block ...........................................................
28
555418000
29
A10003050127
Dust Chute Adapter .............................................

* Screw (M5 x 12 mm Pan Hd.) ............................
1
1
30
555421000
1
1
31
Al1003050308
32
555416000
Roller ...................................................................
33
558422100
Upper Guard ........................................................

Elbow ...................................................................
1
1
34
558410100
35
555501000
Logo Label ...........................................................

Blade Bolt Cover .................................................
1
1
36
555420000
37
A07911020000
558407100
558427200
Shoulder Screw ...................................................
38
555511000
Retaining Spring ..................................................
39
555512000
Blade Bolt ............................................................
16
17
A31703006004
A35010616105
Lock Nut (M6) ......................................................
40
555514000
* Flat Washer (M6) **STD851006 ...........................
41
511513000
Laser Guide Warning ...........................................

Safety Goggles ....................................................
1
1
18
555414000
511517000
555404100
A19001050122
1
1
42
19
20
43
558411200
Dust Bag ..............................................................

Flange (Inner) .......................................................
1
1
* Screw (M5 x 12 mm Pan Hd.) .............................
44
555D07020
Laser Assembly ...................................................
21
22
555410000
538417000
Bolt, Hex Hd ........................................................
45
$55500300
A18003060207
566407000
1
1
46
23
Retaining Ring .....................................................

Roller ...................................................................
47
A49510040070
Lower Blade Guard Assembly .............................

Screw (M6 x 20 mm) ...........................................
Rivet ....................................................................
1
2
1
24
A36030612157
Tension Spring Holder .........................................

Lower Guard ........................................................
Spring ..................................................................
* Screw (M5 x 30 mm Pan Hd.) .............................

Cover Plate ..........................................................
4
1
Blade Bolt (M10 x P1.5) .......................................

Flange (Outer) ......................................................
Blade ...................................................................
1
1
1
Adapter Pin ..........................................................
* Hex Key (10 mm) .................................................

Laser Guide .........................................................
1
1
* Spring Washer (M6) **STD852006 ...................... 1

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OPERATOR'S

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,

Help Line: t-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman

Estates, IL 60179 USA

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General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................

Specific Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................

Glossary of Terms ..............................................................................................................................................................

Tools Needed .................................................................................................................................................................

Loose Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................

Exploded View ...........................................................................................................................................................

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED

Keep proper footing and

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of

USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection

KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND WITH

BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNED OFF.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool or attachment

USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure

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EXTENSION CORDS. When tool

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT

ing conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric

BE SURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY

NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during

POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL

STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not

ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workpiece

BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.