Background
The Craftsman Miter Saw 315.212500 is a miter saw produced by Diehl Mfg Co for Sears under the Craftsman brand. The saw features a 10-inch blade and is capable of making a range of cuts such as straight, miter, bevel, and compound miter cuts in materials including wood and plastic.
The Craftsman Miter Saw 315.212500 has a blade diameter of 10 inches and a blade arbor of 5/8 inch. The saw operates at a no-load speed of 5000 rpm, powered by a 15 amp motor. It runs on 120 volts and 60 Hz AC power. The saw is double insulated and has a net weight of 32 lbs. The saw's maximum cutting capacities vary with the miter and bevel angles. The saw includes features such as a 15 amp ball bearing motor, an electric blade brake, an adjustable miter table, a bevel scale, a self-retracting blade guard, a sliding fence, hex wrench blade change, a spindle lock, a carrying handle, and mounting holes for a saw stand or workbench.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 315.212500
- Product Type: Miter Saw
- Blade Diameter: 10 inch
- Blade Arbor: 5/8 inch
- No Load Speed: 5000 rpm
- Motor: 15 amp
- Power: 120 volts, 60 Hz AC only
- Insulation: Double insulated
- Weight: 32 lbs
- Cutting Capacities (0° Miter, 0° Bevel): 5-7/16 in. wide x 2-9/16 in. thick or 3-1/2 in. thick x 4 in. wide
- Cutting Capacities (45° Miter, 0° Bevel): 3-7/8 in. wide x 2-9/16 in. thick
- Cutting Capacities (0° Miter, 45° Bevel): 5-7/16 in. wide x 1-9/16 in. thick
- Cutting Capacities (45° Miter, 45° Bevel): 3-7/8 in. wide x 1-1/2 in. thick
- Motor Type: 15 amp ball bearing motor
- Blade Type: 10 inch carbide-tipped blade included
- Blade Brake: Electric blade brake stops blade quickly after trigger release
- Miter Table: Adjustable with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45° left and right
- Bevel Scale: With positive stops at 0° and 45°
- Blade Guard: Self-retracting
- Fence: Sliding for clearance on bevel cuts
- Blade Change: Hex wrench
- Spindle Lock: For easy blade changes
- Handle: Carrying handle
- Mounting: Holes for saw stand or workbench
Warranty
The Craftsman 10-inch Compound Miter Saw Model 315.212500 comes with a one-year full warranty. This warranty covers any failures due to defects in materials or workmanship that occur within one year of purchase. In such cases, Sears will undertake the repair of the product at no cost. It should be noted, however, that for commercial or rental use, the warranty coverage is limited to 90 days. To claim the warranty, you would need to contact your local Sears store or reach out to the Craftsman customer help line at 1-800-932-3188. Please be aware that usage of non-recommended generic or 3rd party parts may potentially void the warranty.