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Craftsman 315.243150 User Manual

Craftsman 315.243150
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Owner's Manual
CRI:IFTSMI:IN I
10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.243150
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_k 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
972000-835
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Safety
Features
Adjustments
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
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Craftsman 315.243150 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model315.243150
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Details the warranty terms for product defects and commercial use.

INTRODUCTION

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

UNPACKING

LABELS

LOOSE PARTS LIST

TOOLS NEEDED

FEATURES

CARRYING HANDLE

Describes the location and use of the carrying handle for transporting the saw.

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

Explains the spindle lock button for blade installation, changing, or removal.

TRIGGER LOCK

Details how to prevent unauthorized use by locking the switch trigger with a padlock.

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Mentions positive stops at 0°, 22-1/2°, and 45° for precise angle settings.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

Describes the bevel lock knob for securing the saw arm at desired bevel angles.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

Notes the electric brake for quick stopping of blade rotation.

MITER FENCE

Explains the miter fence for holding workpieces securely and its sliding feature.

SELF-RETRACTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

Describes the protective lower blade guard and its retraction mechanism.

MOUNTING HOLES

Details the four bolt holes for securely mounting the saw to a workbench.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Specifies the power requirements and electrical connection details for the saw.

ADJUSTMENTS

MITER LOCK HANDLE

Instructions for installing the miter lock handle to secure the saw at desired miter angles.

DUST GUIDE

Instructions for installing the dust guide onto the exhaust port of the upper blade guard.

TO INSTALL BLADE

Step-by-step guide for safely installing a new saw blade onto the spindle.

SQUARING THE MITER TABLE TO THE FENCE

Procedure to align the miter table perpendicular to the saw's fence using a framing square.

SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE FENCE

Procedure to align the saw blade parallel to the fence using a framing square.

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE MITER TABLE

Procedure to align the saw blade perpendicular to the miter table using a combination square.

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

Checks the saw arm's ability to rise freely and notes potential pivot joint play.

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

Assesses the ease of bevel movement and notes tight joints or play.

DEPTH STOP

Explains the depth stop function and its factory setting for cutting capacity.

DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS

Details how to adjust the depth stop using wrenches to set blade depth.

APPLICATIONS

CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

OPERATION

STRAIGHT CROSSCUT

Describes how to make a straight crosscut with the miter table at 0°.

BEVEL CUT

Explains how to make a bevel cut with the blade angled to the workpiece.

COMPOUND MITER CUT

Defines a compound miter cut and its applications in framing and molding.

TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW

Step-by-step instructions for setting angles and performing a compound miter cut.

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

Instructions on using supports to ensure stability when cutting long workpieces.

CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS

Provides a chart for compound angle settings for popular structures.

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

Details on how to cut crown molding accurately using the miter saw.

LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE MITER TABLE

Method for accurately cutting crown molding by laying it flat on the miter table.

CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL

Guidance on positioning warped material correctly against the fence to avoid blade binding.

CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES

Recommendations for clamping wide workpieces using a C-clamp for safety.

LASER GUIDE

MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE

Step-by-step instructions for installing the laser guide onto the saw spindle.

OPERATION

Explains how the laser guide works and how to align it for accurate cuts.

ALIGNMENT

Details how to align the laser line with your workpiece mark for precise cutting.

CHANGING THE BATTERIES

Instructions for replacing the button cell batteries in the laser guide unit.

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL

General advice on cleaning plastic parts and avoiding damaging solvents.

LUBRICATION

States that bearings are pre-lubricated for the life of the unit.

EXTENSION CORDS

Guidance on selecting and using appropriate extension cords for the saw.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

Detailed steps for checking and replacing the saw's externally accessible carbon brushes.

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE B

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE C

PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE D

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