Craftsman 137.212540 Operator`s manual
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1. 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 should be properly repaired or replaced 20 NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Don t walk away from a running tool until the blade comes to a complete stop amp unplug the unit 21 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 22 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 23 WARNING Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health Always operate saw in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 USE ONLY CROSS CUTTING SAW BLADES When using carbide tipped blades make sure they have a negative hook angle IMPORTANT DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES they can deflect and contact guard and can cause possible injury to the operator DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to these instructions IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of miter saws seek guidance from your supervisor instructor or other qualified person ALWAYS hold the work2. 10 COMPOUND SAW MODEL 137 212540 PARTS LIST FOR SCHEMATIC D STAND I D No Description Size Qty 093B RUBBER FOOT PAD color 6 4 0J4F FLAT WASHER 8 16 2 5 3 OKRR SERRATED TOOTHED HEXAGON FLANGE NUT M8x1 25 T 7 5 19 OSTZ TRADE MARK LABEL 1 0Z1G CAP HD SQ NECK BOLT 8 1 25 12 16 22 5 LONG UPPER SUPPORT color 6 2 22XV SHORT UPPER SUPPORT color 6 2 22XW LONG BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET color 6 2 22XX SHORT BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET color 6 2 22XY BRACKET color 6 4 23A9 CR RE PAN HD SCREW M8x1 25 25 3 10 COMPOUND SAW MODEL 137 212540 SCHEMATIC D STAND 093B Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and Operator s Manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com WWww sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance ag
3. check the position of the blade to make sure it does not contact any metal surface If it contacts any metal surface the depth of movement can be adjusted To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock turn the switch OFF and remove the power cord from the power source 1 Before attempting this adjustment move the sliding fence as far to the LEFT as possible see SLIDING FENCE on Page 20 2 Lower the blade as far as possible 3 Loosen lock nut 3 using a 10 mm wrench 4 Turn the adjusting bolt 4 IN to lower the maximum cutting depth and OUT to raise the maximum cutting depth 5 Lower the blade to the new maximum depth and manually rotate the blade with a wooden block to make sure it does not contact any metal surface NOTE Repeat adjustment if the blade contacts any metal surface 6 Tighten lock nut Fig P BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT Fig Q amp R Before each cutting operation check the position of the blade to make sure it does not contact any metal surface If it contacts any metal surface the depth of movement can be adjusted To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock turn the switch OFF and remove the power cord from the power source 90 Bevel adjustment Fig Q 1 Loosen the bevel lock handle 1 and tilt the cutting arm completely to the right Tighten the bevel lock handle 2 Place a combination square 2 on the miter table with the rule against the
4. CHANGING THE LASER BATTERIES section 10 COMPOUND MITER SAW PARTS LIST MODEL 137 212540 When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a HAZARD or cause product damage WARNING Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this miter saw may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician Repair service is available at your nearest Sears Service Center PARTS LIST FOR SCHEMATIC A I D No Description Size Qty D No Description Size Qty 2457 WASHER 10 22 2 2 OK2W HEX SOCKET HD CAP SCREW 5 0 8 16 2 0810 ARM MITER 1 OKZF RE ROUND WASHER HD SCREW M5x0 8 8 8 0813 SPRING PLATE 1 OK7K CR RE ROUND WASHER HD SCREW M x1 0 12 4 0817 TABLE 1 OK9X DRIVE SCREW 2 3 5 2 0819 MITER HANDLE 1 OKB5 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M4X18 10 4 O81A PLASTIC SLEEVE 1 OKCX CR RE PAN HD PLAIN WASHER TAPPING SCREW M5x0 8 10 5 081D NEEDLE POINTER 1 OKDL CR RE PAN HD SCREW 5 0 8 18 2 0815 FOLLOWER PLATE 5 OKDR HD SCREW 5 0 8 10 3 081 TABLE INSERT 1 OKMS HEX NUT M x1 0 T 5 O81L MITER SCALE 1 OKQZ LOCK NUT M10x1 5 T 10 081V SUPPORT 1 OKRO LOCK NUT M12x1 75 T 12 0820 FENCE 1 0527 MITER QUICK LOCK ASS Y 0822 BEVEL SCALE 1 052 LOCKING HANDLE ASS Y 0825 HEX HD BOLT 1 OSTZ TRADE MARK LABEL 0827 NEEDLE POINTER 2 202E SAFETY CLAMP 0828 ROTATION SLIDE PLATE 203Y BASE 082F ANGLE REGULATOR 1 2053 LO
5. Fig Z 1 Unlock the miter table by pressing down on the positive stop locking lever 2 2 While holding the positive stop locking lever down grasp the miter handle 1 and move the miter table left or right to the desired angle 3 Release the positive stop locking lever making sure it engages the positive stop Slight movement of the miter handle left or right will ensure positive stop engagement NOTE Positive stops at provided at 0 15 22 5 31 6 and 45 right and left NOTE If the miter angle required is NOT one of the positive stops noted above the miter table can be locked at any angle between these positive stops by using the Quick Cam miter lock see Page 14 Fig Z BEVEL CUT Fig Z 1 The sliding fence must be fully extended to the left when making any compound cuts Failure to fully extend the sliding fence will not allow enough space for the blade to pass through which could result in serious injury Failure to extend the fence may cause the saw blade to make contact with the fence 1 When a bevel cut is required loosen the bevel lock handle 1 Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle as shown on the bevel scale 2 The blade can be positioned at any angle from a 90 straight cut 0 on the scale to a 45 left bevel Tighten the lock handle 1 to lock the cutting head in position Positive stops are provided at 0 and 45 Fig Z 1 COMPOUND CUT Fig AA The sliding fence must be
6. OJUK HEX SOC HD CAP BOLT M x1 0 16 0836 PC GUARD OJZF HEX SOC SET SCREW M x1 0 10 2 0835 TRIGGER OJZN ARBOR BOLT M8x1 25 20 083V HANDLE RIGHT SIDE OK29 HEX SOCKET HD CAP SCREW M6x1 0 12 2 083X BUTTON SWITCH 0K42 CR RE PAN HD SCREW 8 WASHER M x1 0 30 3 083Y COMPRESSION SPRING OK72 CR RE TRUSS HD SCREW M5x0 8 12 0832 CORD CLAMP a 7 0 72 TRUSS HD ROUND NECK SCREW M xlO MM 2 0841 HANDLE LEFT SIDE OKA6 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M5x12 10 1 084C HANDLE SEAT OKB7 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M4x18 16 2 084D CARRY HANDLE OKB8 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M4x18 20 3 084F HANDLE LOCKING LEVER OKB CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M5x16 10 2 084H BOLT OKBC CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW 5 16 25 4 084J CUSHION OKBM CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW 4 18 28 5 084K SET PLATE OKD6 CR RE PAN HD SCREW M4x0 7 8 4 084M STOP CLAMP OKMS LOCK NUT M x1 0T 5 1 084Q COMPRESSION SPRING OKQW LOCK NUT M5x0 8 T 5 7 0845 TILTING SCALE Wu LOCKNUT M xl25T 8 1 084V ELBOW OKR3 LOCK NUT M x1 0 T 6 0859 TENSION PLATE OKTT WIRE CLAMP 085 FOLLOWER PLATE OKUX TERMINAL 4 085D SLIDE PLATE OKWT LEAD WIRE ASS Y 085E SPACER OLBA POWER CABLE 085G PLATE COVER OLU2 LIMIT SWITCH 085H HANDLE BAR OQNO MOTOR 085 HANDLE OQQI GUARD CORD O0BDI CUSHION EN _0S2W HOUSING ASS Y OCES COMPRESSION SPRING 052 LOCKHANDLEASSY OCKS SPRING WIRE OSTZ TRADE MARK LABEL OCV5 DUST BAG ASSY 20KY TORSION SPRING OD99 SHIM 20
7. all bolts are tightened ASSEMBLE MITER SAW TO STAND 1 Carefully place the miter saw on top of stand 2 Line up the three mounting holes in the saw base to the stand 3 Fasten the saw to the stand using the three mounting bolts 12 three washers 13 and three nuts 14 NOTE Place a washer on each bolt before inserting it into the saw base and through the support then thread the nut onto the bolt see Fig 1 4 Tighten all three nuts NOTE DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE LOCK NUTS HOLDING SAW TO THE STAND THIS COULD DAMAGE THE SAW BASE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid injury do not connect this miter saw to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted and you have read and understood this Operator s Manual INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE Fig A 1 Thread the miter handle 1 into the hole 2 located at the front of the miter table Fig A SAW BLADE WRENCH Fig B 1 For convenient storage and prevention of loss there is a slot 1 in the rear of the cutting head handle 2 for storing the blade wrench 3 when not in use CUTTING HEAD Fig C Raising 1 Push down slightly on the cutting handle 2 Pull out the stop latch knob 2 3 Allow the cutting head 3 to raise to the up position To avoid injury and damage to the saw transport or store the miter saw with the cutting head locked in the down position Never use the stop latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for
8. circuit protection Your saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation Connect to a 120V 15 Amp circuit and use a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker To avoid shock or fire if power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS cont d DOUBLE INSULATED Bl The power tool is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and tool s electrical system All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Replacement parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Polarized plugs This saw has a plug that looks like the one shown below To reduce the risk of electrical shock this saw has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fitin 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 4 WARNING Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool To avoid electrocution 1 Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool with double insulation Servicing should be performed by a qualified technician 2 Do not use power tools in wet or damp locations or expose them to rain or s
9. cutting operations Locking When transporting or storing the miter saw the cutting head should always be locked in the down position 1 Push the cutting head 3 down to its lowest position 2 Push the stop latch 2 into the locking hole 4 IMPORTANT To avoid damage never carry the miter saw by the switch handle the cutting arm or the miter table handle ALWAYS use the designated carrying handle THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM Fig D E INSTALLING THE DUST COLLECTION ELBOW Fig D 1 Install the larger end of the elbow 1 onto the exhaust port 2 NOTE The elbow can be used to attach either the dust bag or a vacuum hose to remove sawdust from the work area Fig D INSTALLING THE DUST BAG Fig E 1 Squeeze the metal collar wings 1 of the dust bag 2 2 Place the dust bag neck opening around the exhaust port 3 and release the metal collar wings Fig E 2 INSTALLING THE TABLE EXTENSION Fig F To avoid injury or possible damage to the tool support long work pieces by installing the extension table to extend the work support surface When using extension and stop block on the right side hold down clamp must also be in right side Using hold down clamp on the left side during this operation can cause kick back and serious injury to the operator 1 Place the table extension rods into the two holes 1 provided in the miter saw base 2 Insert one Phillips head screw 2 into th
10. fully extended to the left when making any compound cuts Failure to fully extend the sliding fence will not allow enough space for the blade which could result in serious injury At extreme compound angles the saw blade may also contact the fence 1 Fully extend the fence by sliding it out as far as possible See SLIDING FENCE on this page Set the desired bevel angle using the bevel lock handle 1 see BEVEL CUT above Set the desired miter angle using the positive stop locking lever 3 and the Quick Cam miter lock See MITER on this page CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL Fig BB A bowed workpiece must be positioned against the fence before cutting Do not position workpiece incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the support of the fence This will cause the blade to bind and could result in personal injury Fig BB WORKPIECE SUPPORT Fig CC Long pieces need extra support The support should be placed under the workpiece Keep your hand holding the workpiece positioned 7 1 4 or more away from the blade The support must let the workpiece lay flat on the work table during the cutting operation NOTE When mounted on a flat surface the miter saw table is 3 1 8 inches high Fig CC A WARNING When making multiple or repetitive cuts that result in cut off pieces of one inch or less it is possible for the saw blade to catch the cut off piece and throw it out of the saw or into the blade
11. in working order 3 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning ON 4 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents 5 DON T USE INDANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Don t use power tools in damp locations or expose them to rain or snow Keep work area well lighted 6 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors and bystanders should be kept a safe distance from work area 7 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 8 DON T FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 9 USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed 10 USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage and in loss of power which will cause the tool to overheat The table on page 5 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord 11 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts Nonslip footwear is recomme
12. outer blade collar 6 and the blade 7 Do not remove the inner blade collar Fig l NOTE Pay attention to the pieces removed noting their position and direction they face Wipe the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing a new blade Fig I INSTALLING A BLADE Fig G H I Un plug the miter saw before changing installing the blade 1 Install a 10 blade making sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard and the blade teeth are pointing downward 2 Place the outer blade collar 6 against the blade and on the arbor Thread the arbor bolt 4 on the arbor Fig 1 IMPORTANT Make sure the flats of the blade collars are engaged with the flats on the arbor shaft Also the flat side of the arbor collar must be placed against the blade 3 Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt 4 Press the arbor lock 5 holding it in firmly while turning the blade wrench counterclockwise When it engages continue to press the arbor lock in while tightening the arbor bolt securely Fig H Rotate the cover plate 3 back to its original position until the slot in the cover plate engages with the cover plate screw 2 Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver Fig H 6 Lower the blade guard 1 Fig G 7 Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely by spinning the blade until the arbor lock disengages 4 WARNING Alway
13. parts KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents To avoid burns or other fire damage never use the miter saw near flammable liquids vapors or gases Plan ahead to protect your eyes hands face and ears e Know your miter saw Read and understand the Operator s Manual and labels affixed to the tool Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts don t do layout assembly or setup work on the miter Saw Avoid accidental starting Make sure the switch is OFF before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet PLAN YOUR WORK e Usethe right tool Don t force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do Use a different tool for any workpiece that can t be held in a solidly braced fixed position CAUTION This machine is NOT designed for cutting masonry masonry products amp ferrous metals steel iron and iron based metals Use this miter saw to cut only wood wood like products or soft metals like aluminum Other material may shatter bind the blade or create other dangers Remove all nails that may be in the workpiece to prevent sparking that could cause a fire DRESS FOR SAFETY Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses and are not safety glasses
14. table and the heel of the square against the saw blade 3 If the blade is not 90 square with the miter table loosen the bevel lock handle turn the bevel angle adjusting screw 3 in or out with a 10mm wrench from underneath the table until the blade is square with the table 4 Tighten bevel lock handle Fig Q BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT Fig Q 8 R Cont d Parallel Laser Beam Adjustment Fig S 90 Bevel indicator Fig R Lower the cutting head so the blade is flush with the side 5 When the blade is exactly 90 to the table loosen the of the scribed line Turn on the laser beam loosen the LEFT bevel indicator screw 5 using a Phillips screw 4 Fig U 1 4 turn and adjust the thumbscrew 2 screwdriver Fig U accordingly then retighten the screw 4 6 Adjust the LEFT bevel indicator 6 to the 0 mark 7 on the bevel scale and retighten the screw Fig S 45 Bevel adjustment 7 Unlock the bevel lock handle and tilt the cutting arm as far to the left as possible z z 8 Using a combination square check to see if the blade angle is 45 to the table 9 If the blade is not at 45 to the miter table loosen the lever 1 turn the bevel angle adjusting screw 4 in or out with a 10mm wrench from underneath the table until the blade is at 45 to the miter table 10 Tighten the bevel lock handle z 45 Bevel indicator Fig R 11 When the blade is exactly 45 t
15. the pivot upstop to relieve tension and the 2 metric set screws holding the shaft in order to drive the shaft about 3 4 right Exposed surfaces are lubricated with automotive type oil Central pivot of plastic guard Use light household oil sewing machine oil on metal to metal or metal to plastic guard contact areas as required for smooth quiet operation Avoid excessive oil to which sawdust will cling Link which actuates the lower guard movement may be oiled at the rear pivot greased at ball bearing contact and oiled where the link actuates the acetyl roller of the lower guard if the down chop motion is hard to start TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE To avoid injury from accidental starting always turn the switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving replacing the blade or making adjustments Consult your Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE MOTOR PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Brake does not stop blade within 6 seconds 1 Motor brushes not sealed or lightly sticking 2 Motor brake overheated from use of defective or wrong size blade or rapid ON OFF cycling 3 Arbor bolt loose 4 Other 1 Inspect clean replace brushes See MAINTENANCE section 2 Use a recommended blade Let cool down 3 Retighten arbor bolt 4 Contact Sears Service Center Motor does not start 1 Fuse 2 Brush worn 1 Use amp ch
16. A size or equivalent When replacing the batteries the battery cover should be thoroughly cleaned Use a soft paintbrush or similar device to remove all sawdust and debris Fig JJ MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE DANGER Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning To avoid fire or toxic reaction never use gasoline naphtha acetone lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock unplug the power cord before working on the saw A WARNING For your safety this saw is double insulated To avoid electrical shock fire or injury use only parts identical to those identified in the parts list Reassemble exactly as the original assembly to avoid electrical shock REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES Fig KK The carbon brushes furnished will last approximately 50 hours of running time or 10 000 ON OFF cycles Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1 4 length of carbon remaining or if the spring or wire is damaged or burned To inspect or replace brushes first unplug the saw Then remove the black plastic cap 1 on the side of the motor 2 Remove the cap cautiously because it is spring loaded Then pull out the brush and replace Replace the other side in the same manner To reassemble reverse the procedure The ears on the metal end of the assembly go in the same hole the carbon part fits into Tighten the cap snugly b
17. CKING HANDLE ASS Y 082G SLIDING FENCE 20X3 KNOB 8 082W LABEL 21DZ KNOB 2 084W WARNING LABEL 1 2251 AUXILIARY TABLE 2 OCQH BEVELLOCK HANDLE 225 LOCKING TUBE 2 OD7W STOP LATCH 22SP SCALE PLATE 4 OD7X SHAFT 2258 SUPPORT ROD 4 0072 STOP LATCH KNOB 225W FENCE 2 0240 FLAT WASHER 6 18 1 5 2 225 HANDLE 1 0375 FLAT WASHER 3 8x29 32 1 8 1 2213 STOP BLOCK 1 OJ7R WASHER 1 2x1 3 64 1 235C EXTENSION TABLE ASS Y 1 0J8D WASHER 3 8x3 4 5 64 1 24F2 EXTENSION TABLE ASS Y 1 OJAF EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER 5 2 OJMM O RING PS 1 HEX HD BOLT M x1 0 16 HEX HD BOLT M x1 0 20 OJQM HEX HD BOLT M x1 0 30 2 HEX HD BOLT M10x1 5 75 OKOW HEX HD SCREW AND WASHER M x1 0 25 2 OK24 HEX SOCKET HD CAP BOLT M8x1 25 35 2 OK2N HEX SOCKET HD CAP BOLT 8 1 25 25 OK2S 5 BOLT M8x1 25 45 2 ae Z Z 982G Pd p lt P d a Pd pa 084W l 24F2 A Ld KE V SILVINSHOS MVS GNNOdWOD 0 14GOW 075212726 10 COMPOUND SAW PARTS LIST FOR SCHEMATIC B MODEL 137 212540 I D No Description Size Qty D No Description Size Qty 2145 LOCK HANDLE ASS Y COLOR 23 OJEM C RING A 34 2146 LASER ASS Y E RING E 4 2794 TRADE MARK LABEL OJFB SELF LOCKING RING SPN 5 0831 SHAFT SLEEVE COLOR amp 6 OJMGQ O RING P8 2 0833 LEVER
18. Electric Base Dimensions 19 x 16 1 4 Double Insulated Yes MITER SAW Extension Tables Left amp Right Cutting Capacity Net Weight 47 Lbs CrosSCutioiiic assests po eee ied 2 5 8 x 5 1 2 459 1 2 5 8 x 3 1 2 Bevel 459 1 1 1 2 x 5 1 2 45 Miter and 45 Bevel 1 1 2 x 3 1 2 A WARNING To avoid electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the tool use proper circuit protection This tool is wired at the factory for 110 120 Volt operation It must be connected to a 110 120 Volt 15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker To avoid shock or fire replace power cord immediately if it is worn cut or damaged in any way Before using this tool it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the tool POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following 1 READ and become familiar with the entire Operators Manual LEARN the tool s application limitations and possible hazards 2 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and
19. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87 1 could serious y injure you when they break Donot wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts Wear non slip footwear Tie back long hair Roll long sleeves above the elbow Noise levels vary widely To avoid possible hearing damage wear ear plugs when using any miter saw For dusty operations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece being cut Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may bind or that are too small to clamp and get a solid grasp on Plan the way you will grasp the workpiece from start to finish Avoid awkward operations and hand positions A sudden slip could cause your fingers or hand to move into the blade DON T OVER REACH Keep good footing and balance Keep your face and body to one side out of the line of a possible kickback NEVER stand in the line of the blade Never cut freehand Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence and table stop so it will not rock or twist during the cut Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece and the table or fence Make sure there are no gaps between the workpiece fence and table that will let the workpiece shift during the cut Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it is cut off Otherwis
20. LM TRADE MARK LABEL OD9A ANCHOR BLOCK 20LU CAUTION LABEL OD9S CHIP PLATE 21EF SPRING GUARD ODT4 ROLLING WHEEL COLOR 6 23PP BLADE ODT7 BEARING COLOR 6 24HS LABEL ODTZ ARBOR COLLAR 2 25AZ CAUTION LABEL ODVJ BLADE WRENCH 26LR WARNING LABEL _ 0J53 FLAT WASHER 8 4 24 2 272Y BOLT m 060 FLAT WASHER 2824820 wa ELS 0JB3 WAVE WASHER WW 14 0087 PARALLEL PIN 6 0 16 2439 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 EW a cn ORSC 2 SE P ODTZ OIZN GEMS OFEM 8 OLLYWAHOS MVS GNNOdWOD 0 14GOW 075212726 10 COMPOUND SAW MODEL 137 212540 PARTS LIST FOR SCHEMATIC MOTOR I D No Description Size Qty 1100 GEAR BOX COVER 1 1101 UPPER ARM 1 1102 SPRING PIN 4 36 1 OHX9 NEEDLE BEARING HK 1010 1 0JX2 HEX SOC SET SCREW 5 0 8 6 2 OK56 CR RE COUNT HD SCREW M5x0 8 12 3 OKCM CR RE PAN HD AP SCREW amp WASHER M54635 4 OKLA X PLASTIC SCREW 5 0 8 6 2 OKWM LEAD WIRE ASS Y RED OPLT BEARING COVER OQ9K FLOW GUIDE OQGR COMPRESSION SPRING OQME BRACKET STOP OQMK PLASTIC CAP OQMR ARMATURE ASS Y OQQS BRUSH HOLDER ASS Y 2 OQQU CARBON BRUSH ASS Y 2 OQRO BRUSH COVER 2 OQR2 BEARING BUSHING 1 OQYW FIELD ASS Y 1 110A CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW amp WASHER M5x12 55 2 1108 MOTOR HOUSING COLOR 23 1 110C ARBOR SHAFT ASS Y 1 10 COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL 137 212540 SCHEMATIC C MOTOR
21. Operator s Manual CRRFTSMRN 15 3 HP Max Developed 10 Blade 4800 R P M LASER COMPOUND MITER SAW With Retractable Laser Trace Model 137 212540 CAUTION e Safety Instructions Before using this Miter Saw e Installation read this manual and follow e Operation all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions MAME Dane 9 e Parts List Customer Help Line 1 800 843 1682 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Part No 137212540001 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Warranty 2 Know Your Compound Miter Saw 8 Product Specifications 2 Glossary of Terms 9 Power Tool Safety 3 Assembly and Adjustments 10 Compound Miter Saw Safety 4 17 Electrical Requirements and Safety 4 5 Changing Laser Batteries 23 Accessories and Attachments 6 Maintenance 24 Tools Needed For Assembly 6 Troubleshooting Guide 25 Carton Contents 7 UAE ics dcs cet cord 26 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If this tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year of date of purchase Sea
22. achine servicing double insulated tools JU Batteries 3 13 Extension Table Locking Screws Dust Collector 1 es Elbow b i Right Table 17 y Extension 8 a p Miter Table Blade Gi Left Table Extension Handle Wrench Dust Bag Safety Hold down Clamp Stand Mounting Rubber Foot Hardware Bag Pad Top short Top long Bottom short leg bracket leg bracket Bottom long Stand Legs aue bracket KNOW YOUR MITER SAW Safety Lock OFF Button Handle Locking Lever Carrying Handle Cutting Head Handle ON OFF Switch Her b Ae f 4 Blade Wrench Storage Laser Trac guide Motor Carbide Blade Pivot Bolt Lock Nut Table Insert Bevel Scale Extension Table Mounting Positive Detent Holes Miter Scale Base Laser Trac guide Locking Laser Trac guide lever Upper Blade Guard Cover Plate Dust Bag Retractable Lower Blade Guard Table Extension Sliding Fence dm Table Extension Fence Stop Block Miter Handle Positive Stop Locking Lever Quick Cam Miter Lock Safety Hold down Clamp GLOSSARY OF TERMS CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW TERMS ARBOR LOCK Allows the user to keep the blade from rotating while tightening or loosening the arbor locking bolt during blade replacement or removal BASE Supports the table holds accessories and allows for workbench or leg set mounting BEVEL LOCKING HANDLE Locks the mit
23. cause serious permanent injury do not plug the tool in until the following steps are completed Completely assemble and adjust the saw following the instructions ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Learn the use and function of the ON OFF switch lock off switch upper and lower blade guards stop latch bevel lock handle and cover plate screws Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this Operator s Manual SAFETY amp OPERATIONS Review the MAINTENANCE and TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for your miter saw Toavoid injury or possible death from electrical shock Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug s metal prongs when plugging or unplugging your miter saw ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY BEFORE EACH USE Inspect your saw Disconnect the miter saw To avoid injury from accidental starting unplug the saw before any adjustments including set up and blade changes Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to the direction arrow on the blade The blade teeth should always point downward at the front of the saw Tighten the arbor bolt Tighten the cover plate screw Checkfor damaged parts Check for Alignment of moving parts Damaged electric cords Binding of moving parts Mounting holes Function of arm return spring and lower guard Push the cutting arm all the way down then let it rise until it stops The lower guard should f
24. crown molding are very precise and difficult to set exactly Since it is very easy for these angles to shift slightly all settings should be tested on scrap molding Fig HH _ Miter saw table Settings for standard crown molding lying flat on compound miter saw table Fig x inside comer WY OF P d OL NI M S gt A NR AVAA w JX d Compound cut crown moldings qu comer Bevel Miter Settings KEY TYPE OF CUT SETTINGISETTING Inside corner Left side 1 Position top of molding against fence 2 Miter table set at RIGHT 31 6 3 LEFT side is finished piece Inside corner Right side 1 Position bottom of molding against fence 2 Miter table set at LEFT 31 6 3 LEFT side is finished piece Outside corner Left side 1 Position bottom of molding against fence 2 Miter table set at LEFT 31 67 3 RIGHT side is finished piece Outside corner Right side OR 33 97 31 6 1 Position top of molding against Right fence 2 Miter table set at RIGHT 31 67 3 RIGHT side is finished piece BEVEL MITER CHANGING THE LASER BATTERIES CHANGING THE BATTERIES Fig JJ e Unplug your saw Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury 1 Lift open the battery cover 1 2 Remove and replace the two batteries Note Replace with batteries that have a rating of 1 5 volts Number 4 series and AA
25. d motion Before freeing jammed material Tur switch OFF THREE POSITION ROTATING HANDLE Fig X The handle of the miter saw has been designed to rotate and lock at three different positive stops 0 for operator convenience 1 45 and 90 To rotate the handle Unlock the red handle locking lever 4 by pulling it toward the front of the machine Unplug the miter saw 2 Pull te latch 5 to the front of the i i saw and hold in position Aiert AR PCA ROP 3 Rotate the handle to 0 45 or 90 and release the g R handle locking latch e Hold the upper cutting head down NOTE After releasing the handle locking latch Release the switch and wait for all moving rotate the handle left and right to make sure the latch parts to stop before moving your hands engages into the positive locking position e blade doesn t stop within 6 seconds 4 Lock the red handle locking lever by pushing it unplug the saw and follow the instructions in THE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE section before using the saw again toward the rear of the handle NOTE The tightness of the rotating handle can be by the following steps Loosen the four screws 6 and remove the carry handle 7 Fig V 2 If the rotating handle 8 is too loose or tight adjust the nut 9 clockwise or counter clockwise with a 13mm wrench 3 Replace the carry handle and four screws 7 1 4 7 1 4 LASER TRAC ON OFF SWITCH F
26. e it could get wedged against the blade and thrown possibly causing injury Only the workpiece should be on the saw table Secure work Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it s practical USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES Use extra supports tables sawhorses blocks etc for workpieces large enough to tip Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as an additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table or to help feed support or pull the workpiece Do not use this saw to cut small pieces If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 7 1 4 inches of the saw blade the workpiece is too small Keep hands and fingers out of the hands zone area marked on the saws table When cutting odd shaped workpieces plan your work so it will not bind in the blade and cause possible injury Molding for example must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it move when cut Properly support round material such as dowel rods or tubing which have a tendency to roll when cut causing the blade to bite To avoid injury follow all applicable safety instructions when cutting non ferrous metals Useonly saw blades specifically recommended for non ferrous metal cutting Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand held Clamp workpieces securely Cutnon
27. e has nine of the most common angle settings with positive stops at 0 15 22 5 31 6 and 45 These positive stops position the blade at the desired angle quickly and accurately Miter Angle Pointer Adjustment Fig L 1 Place the miter table at the zero position making sure the positive stop locking lever snaps into position 2 Loosen the miter angle indicator screw 3 and adjust the indicator to the 0 mark on the miter scale 3 Tighten miter angle indicator screw Positive Stop Miter Angle Adjustment 1 Unlock the miter table by pressing down on the positive stop locking lever 1 2 While holding the positive stop locking lever down grasp the miter handle 2 and move the miter table left or right to the desired angle 3 Release the positive stop locking lever and set the miter at the desired angle making sure the lever snaps into place Quick Cam Miter Table Lock Operation If miter angles required are NOT one of the nine positive stops noted above the miter table can be locked at any angle between these positive stops by using the Miter Quick Cam table lock 1 Unlock the miter table by pressing down on the positive stop locking lever 1 2 While holding the positive stop locking lever down grasp the miter handle 2 and move the miter table left or right to the desired angle 3 Release the positive stop locking lever 4 Press down on the Miter Quick Cam locking lever 4 until it locks the mit
28. e hole 3 and tighten to hold the extension table 3 Loosen the locking knob 4 slide the stop block assembly 5 to the desired location re tighten the locking knob 4 NOTE 1 The Fig F on y shows the installation of the left extension table Repeat these procedures for the right extension table Only one stop block is included with the machine 2 The Stop Block may install on either side of the extension supports REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE 1 Only use a 10 inch diameter blade 2 To avoid injury from an accidental start make sure the switch is in the OFF position and plug is not connected to the power source outlet REMOVING Fig G l 4 WARNING 1 Unplug the saw from the outlet 2 Raise the miter saw to its upright position 3 Loosen the cover plate screw 2 with a Phillips screwdriver 4 Rotate the cover plate 3 to expose the arbor bolt 4 5 Place the blade end wrench over the arbor bolt Fig G 6 Locate the arbor lock 5 on the motor below the miter saw switch handle Fig H 7 Press the arbor lock holding it in firmly while turning the blade wrench clockwise The arbor lock will then engage and lock the arbor Continue to hold the arbor lock while turning the wrench clockwise to loosen the arbor bolt 8 Raise the lower clear plastic blade guard 1 to the upright position Fig G Fig H REMOVING cont d 9 Remove the arbor bolt and washer 4 the
29. e to a complete stop before removing or securing the workpiece changing the workpiece angle or changing the angle of the blade 21 NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this tool This miter saw is designed for use on wood and wood like products 22 NEVER cut small pieces If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 7 1 4 inches of the saw blade the workpiece is too small 23 PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table for long work pieces 24 NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable liquids or gases 25 NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material 26 SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting the tool 27 DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and clean the machine when finished using 28 MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving the machine 29 SHOULD any part of your miter saw be missing damaged or fail in any way or any electrical component fail to perform properly shut off the switch and remove the plug from the power supply outlet Replace missing damaged or failed parts before resuming operation ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A WARNING POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS The AC motor used in this saw is a_ universal nonreversible type See MOTOR in the PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section on page 2 To avoid electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the tool use proper
30. eck 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker 2 See MAINTENANCE section 3 Other 3 Contact Sears Service Center Brush spark 1 Brushes 1 Replace Brushes See Maintenance when switch Worn Damaged released TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SAW OPERATION PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade hits table Angle of cut not accurate Can t adjust miter 1 Misalignment 1 Miter table unlocked 2 Sawdust under table 1 See ADJUSTMENT section 1 Use Miter Quick Lock See OPERATION Section 2 Vacuum or blow out dust WEAR EYE PROTECTION Saw vibrates or shakes 1 Saw blade not round 2 Saw blade damaged 3 Saw blade loose 4 Other Cutting arm 1 Loose pivot points 1 See ADJUSTMENT Section wobbles Cutting arm won t 1 Part failure 1 Contact Sears Service Center fully raise or 2 Pivot spring not 2 Contact Sears Service Center blade guard won t replaced properly fully close after service 3 Sawdust build up 3 Clean and lubricate moving parts Blade binds jams 1 Improper operation 1 See BASIC SAW OPERATION section burns wood 2 Dull blade 2 Replace or sharpen blade 3 Improper blade size 3 Replace with 10 diameter blade 4 Warped blade 4 Replace blade 1 Replace blade 2 Replace blade 3 Tighten arbor bolt 4 Contact Sears Service Center The laser guide will not turn on 1 The batteries are broken 1 See
31. er saw at a desired bevel angle BEVEL SCALE To measure the bevel angle of the saw blade 0 to 45 left COVER PLATE SCREW Loosen this screw and rotate the plate for access to the blade arbor locking bolt DUST CHUTE Exhausts debris away from the user EXTENSION TABLE Extends the width of the work table for support while cutting long work pieces They can be used with or without a stop block as an additional side fence FENCE Helps to keep the workpiece from moving when sawing Scaled to assist with accurate cutting HAND HOLD Location of hands for transportation SAFETY LOCK OFF BUTTON Yellow button on handle must be pushed forward to activate the trigger Switch LOWER BLADE GUARD Helps protect your hands from the blade in the raised position it retracts as the blade is lowered MITER HANDLE Used to rotate the saw to the right or left cutting position MITER SCALE To measure the miter angle 0 to 45 left 0 to 45 right MITER SPRING LOCK Used in combination with the miter handle it locks the miter saw at a preset positive stop for the desired miter angle MOUNTING HOLES To mount the miter saw to a stable surface ON OFF TRIGGER SWITCH To prevent the trigger from being accidentally engaged a lock off slide switch is provided To start the tool push the lock off slide switch forward and squeeze the trigger Release the trigger to stop the miter saw STOP LATCH Locks the mite
32. er table in place NOTE The miter Quick Cam locking lever should lock the table and prevent it from moving If adjustment is needed see next step Quick Cam Miter Table Lock Adjustment 1 Press down and lock the Quick cam locking lever 4 This provides room to fit the wrench into position 2 Loosen the Quick Cam lock nut 5 using a 13 mm wrench and release the Quick cam lock 3 Turn the adjusting screw 6 either in or out until the locking lever firmly locks the miter table in place 4 Tighten Quick Cam locking nut ADJUSTING AUXILIARY FENCES Fig M 1 First make sure the miter saw fence is square to the blade see Adjustments Fig K and adjust if necessary 2 Loosen the two extension wing fence screws 1 3 Using a square lay the heel of the square against the blade and the rule against the auxiliary fence 2 as shown Check to see if the fence is 90 to the blade 4 Adjust the auxiliary fence 90 to the blade and in line with the Miter Saw Fence retighten the two fence screws 1 5 Repeat for other side CAUTION If the saw has not been used recently recheck blade squareness to the fence and readjust if needed Fig M 2 ADJUSTING EXTENSION TABLE Fig N If the extension table is not flush with the miter table adjust the four leveling knobs 1 accordingly until it is level with the table Fig N CUTTING HEAD DOWNWARD TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT Fig P Before each cutting operation
33. ferrous metals only if you are under the supervision of an experienced person WHEN SAW IS RUNNING Don t allow familiarity from frequent use of your miter saw to result in a careless mistake A careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury Before cutting if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates stop immediately Turn the saw OFF Unplug the saw Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem BODY AND HAND POSITION Fig V Proper positioning of your body and hands when Lock the laser guide assembly into place by pushing the locking lever to the right side of the saw operating the miter saw will make cutting easier and safer 4 To turn the laser ON or OFF press the rocker switch Never place hands near the cutting area Place hand at 3 least 7 1 4 away from the path of the blade Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent movement Fig W toward the blade Keep hands in position until the trigger has been released and the blade has completely stopped Before making a cut with the power switch in the OFF position bring the saw blade down to the workpiece to see the cutting path of the blade Keep children away Keep all visitors a safe distance from the miter saw Make sure bystanders are clear of the miter saw and workpiece Dont force the tool It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate Feed the saw into the workpiece slowly with a firm downwar
34. firmly against the fence and table DO NOT perform any operation free hand use clamp wherever possible KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade If the workpiece you are cutting would cause your hands to be within 7 1 4 inches of the saw blade the workpiece should be clamped in place before making the cut BE SURE the blade is sharp runs freely and is free of vibration ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before starting a cut KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and free of chips or dust ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before cutting even if the table is positioned in one of the positive stops BE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean and the arbor bolt is tightened securely USE only blade collars specified for your saw NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter than 10 inches NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation Replace a cracked or damaged blade immediately NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less than 4800 RPM ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and use at all times NEVER reach around the saw blade 18 MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned ON 19 IMPORTANT After completing the cut release the power switch and wait for the blade to stop before returning the saw to the raised position 20 MAKE SURE the blade has com
35. guard and housing possibly causing damage or injury To minimize this risk turn off the machine wait until the blade comes to a complete stop unplug the unit amp remove the cut pieces AUXILARY WOOD FENCE Fig DD Holes are provided in the saw fence to attach an auxiliary wood fence this provides additional depth of cut This fence should be constructed of straight auxiliary wood approximately 3 4 inch thick by 2 1 2 inches high by 18 1 2 inches long Attach the wood fence securely and make a full depth cut to make a blade slot Check for interference between the wood fence and the lower blade guard Adjust if necessary Fig DD Cutting capacity with auxiliary fence Crosscut 3 1 2 x 3 1 2 Miter 45 R amp L 3 1 27 2 Bevel 4521 2 x 3 1 2 Compound 45 L 45 R amp L CUTTING A DIMENSIONAL 4 4 WITH ONE CUT Fig EE A dimensional 4x4 may be cut in half with one cut by attaching an auxiliary wood fence of 3 4 inch thick board See AUXILIARY WOOD Fig DD on page 21 Fig EE Auxiliary fence 3 1 2 Workpiece Miter saw fence Miter saw table VERTICAL MITER CUTTING Fig FF To make a miter cut in a 2x4 workpiece 1 5 8 x 3 1 2 in the vertical position on edge a spacer such as the auxiliary wood fence described in the AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE Fig FF Miter saw table CUTTING BASE MOLDING Fig GG Base moldings and many othe
36. ig W TURNING THE SAW ON FIG X To reduce the likelihood of accidental starting a thumb activated yellow lock OFF switch is located on top of the switch handle The safety lock OFF button 1 must be pushed forward before the trigger switch 2 can be activated and the miter saw started Make the switch child proof Insert a padlock through the hole 3 in the trigger switch and lock it This will prevent children and other unauthorized users from turning the switch ON Fig X Laser radiation Avoid direct eye exposure Always un plug miter saw from power source before making any adjustment 1 Unlock the laser guide lever 1 by pulling it out toward the left side of the saw 2 Slide out on the laser guide assembly by pulling on the tab 2 SLIDING FENCE Fig Y The sliding fence must be fully extended to the left when making any compound or bevel cuts Failure to fully extend the sliding fence will not allow enough space for the blade to pass through which could result in serious injury At extreme miter or bevel angles the saw blade may also contact the fence 1 Unlock the fence cam locking lever 1 by pushing it toward the rear of the machine 2 Fully extend the fence by sliding it out as far as possible 2 3 Lock the fence cam lock by pushing it IN toward the fence NOTE When transporting the saw always secure the sliding fence in the collapsed position toward the saw blade MITER CUT
37. low GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS Use a proper extension cord Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one 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 cause overheating The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This circuit must not be less than 12 wire and should be protected with a 15 Amp time delay fuse Before connecting the tool to the power line make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate running at a lower voltage will damage the motor MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS AWG When using 120 volts only Ampere Rating Total length of cord in feet more than not more than 25 50 100 150 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 not recommended CAUTION In all cases make certain the receptacle in que
38. nded Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 12 ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes and _ could cause permanent eye damage ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles not glasses that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87 1 Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistance lenses They ARE NOT safety glasses Safety Goggles are available at Sears NOTE Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87 1 could seriously injure you when they break 13 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK Sawing operation produces dust 14 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool 15 DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits and cutters 16 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in 17 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult this Operators Manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to yourself or others 18 NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted 19 CHECK FOR 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
39. now MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION IMPORTANT To avoid motor damage the motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust from interfering with the motor ventilation 1 CONNECT this saw to a 120V 15 amp circuit with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker Using the wrong size fuse can damage the motor 2 1f the motor won t start release the trigger switch immediately UNPLUG THE SAW Check the saw blade to make sure it turns freely If the blade is free try to start the saw again If the motor still does not start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 3 If the tool suddenly stalls while cutting wood release the trigger switch unplug the tool and free the blade from the wood The saw may now be started and the cut finished 4 FUSES may blow or circuit breakers may trip frequently if a MOTOR is overloaded overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start stops in a short time b LINE VOLTAGE is more than 1096 above or below the nameplate voltage rating For heavy loads the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified on the nameplate c IMPROPER or dull saw blades are used 5 Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections overload low voltage or inadequate power supply wiring Always check the connections the load and supply circuit if the motor doesn t run well Check minimum gauge for the length of cord you are using on the chart be
40. nt accidental damage Slight shocks such as striking the tip while handling can seriously damage the blade Foreign objects in the workpiece such as wire or nails can also cause tips to crack or break off Before using always visually examine the blade and tips for bent teeth cracks breakage missing or loose tips or other damage Do not use if damage is suspected Failure to heed safety instructions and warnings can result in serious bodily injury zk 13mm Hex wrench CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW 2 Place the saw on a secure stationary work I surface 4 WARNING 3 Separate all parts from the packing material To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock Check each one with the illustration below to make do not plug the power cord into a source of power during certain all items are accounted for before unpacking and assembly This cord must remain discarding any packing material unplugged whenever you are adjusting assembling the saw 1 Remove the miter saw from the carton any parcis damaged do not attempt to assemble the miter saw or plug in the power cord until the IMPORTANT Do not lift the miter saw by the AE missing damaged part is correctly replaced avoid switch handle or miter table handle lt may cause electric shock use only identical replacement parts when misalignment Lift only by the built in carry handle y P P on the top of the m
41. o saw blade tips bent outward in opposite directions to each other The further apart the tips are the greater the set WORKPIECE The item being cut The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To avoid injury do not connect this miter saw to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted and you have read and understood this Operators Manual ASSEMBLE STAND Fig 1 1 Unpack all parts and group by type and size Refer to the parts list on page 32 for correct quantities 2 Attach one long upper support 4 to top of leg 1 using one carriage bolt 2 and nut 5 NOTE Hand tighten bolts until stand is properly aligned see step 8 3 Attach other end of long upper support to the top of another leg using one carriage bolt and one nut 4 Attach one long bottom support 3 to the center of each leg using carriage bolt and nut This completes the front frame section 5 Assemble the rear frame section in exactly the same manner 6 Join the front and rear frame assemblies using two short upper supports 11 and two short bottom supports 10 carriage bolts and nuts 7 Place all four rubber feet pads 7 onto each leg 8 Place the stand on a level surface and adjust it so all legs are contacting the floor and are at similar angles to the floor Tighten all bolts NOTE Stand should not rock after
42. o the table loosen the w A RIGHT bevel indicator screw 8 using a Phillips Laser beam screwdriver 12 Adjust RIGHT bevel indicator 9 to the 45 mark 10 on the bevel scale and retighten the screw B Angle Adjustment If the laser beam is not parallel to the scribed line Fig T adjust the screw 3 Fig U with a Phillips screwdriver Be careful not to overturn the adjustment screw The maximum turn for the screw 3 is 5 or approximately 1 8 turn Fig S to prevent any possible wire damage Fig T 7 ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE Fig S T U Laser beam A WARNING C Laser Position Adjustment For your own safety never connect the plug to power If the Laser Beam moves when the upper cutting arm is source outlet until all the adjustment steps are raised and lowered adjust the screw 1 cautiously with a complete and you have read and understood the slotted screwdriver 5 or approximately 1 8 turn safety and operational instructions A How to Check Laser beam Alignment 1 Find a 90 square scrap workpiece and scribe a 90 line as the calibrating pattern and position the workpiece on the table 2 Turn on the laser and line up the laser beam with the scribed line 3 Lower the cutting head to verify the blade is parallel to the side of the scribed line OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW OPERATION BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW A WARNING To avoid mistakes that could
43. r moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw The setup of the saw depends on molding characteristics and applications as shown Perform practice cuts on scrap material to achieve best results 1 Always make sure moldings rest firmly against the fence and table Use hold down or C clamps whenever possible and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks 2 Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to making the cut Mark the cut line directly on the tape 3 Splintering typically happens due to an incorrect blade application or use of thin kerf blades Fig GG e mn Miter saw table Miter at 45 bevel at 0 Miter at 0 bevel at 45 CUTTING CROWN MOULDING Fig 11 Your compound miter saw is suited for the difficult task of cutting crown molding To fit properly crown molding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy The two surfaces on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the ceiling and wall are at angles that when added together equal exactly 90 Most crown moldings have 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 In order to accurately cut crown molding for a 90 inside or outside corner lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the saw table When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters keep in mind that the angles for
44. r saw in the lowered position for compact storage and transportation SWITCH HANDLE The cutting head handle contains the trigger switch and a safety lock off slide switch The blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down on the handle The saw will return to its upright position when the handle is released WARNING LABELS Read and understand for your own safety Always make certain these are in place amp legible WRENCH STORAGE Convenient storage to prevent misplacing the blade wrench WOODWORKING TERMS ARBOR The shaft on which a blade is mounted BEVEL CUT An angle cut made through the face of the workpiece COMPOUND CUT A simultaneous bevel and miter cut CROSS CUT A cut made across the width or grain of the workpiece FREEHAND Performing a cut without using a fence guide hold down or other proper device to prevent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation GUM A sticky sap from wood products HEEL Misalignment of the blade KERF The amount of material removed by blade cut MITER CUT angle cut made across the width or grain of the workpiece RESIN A sticky sap that has hardened REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute SAW BLADE PATH The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece which will be cut SET The distance between tw
45. reement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci n Au Canada pour service en fran ais a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 800 LE FOYER 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 800 533 6937 1 888 784 6427 www sears ca Registered Trademark Trademark SM Service Mark of Sears Roebuck and Co Marca Registrada TM Marca de F brica Marca de Servicio de Sears Roebuck and Co MC Marque de commerce MD Marque d pos e de Sears Roebuck and Co Sears Roebuck and Co
46. rs will at its option repair or replace it free of charge Return this tool to a Sears Service Center for repair or to place of purchase for replacement This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 4 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 e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e 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 dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rotating Table MOTOR Power Source 120 V AC 60HZ 15 Amp Diameter eR 12 1 2 Developed Miter Detent Stops 0 15 22 1 2 31 6 Arbor Shaft Size 5 8 45 R amp L 4800 RPM No load Bevel Positive Stops 0 45 BtakKe costs ieee s eke
47. s make sure the unit is unplugged To avoid injury never use the saw without the cover plate secure in place It keeps the arbor bolt from falling out if it accidentally loosens and helps prevent the spinning blade from coming off the saw Make sure the collars are clean and properly arranged Lower the blade into the lower table and check for any contact with the metal base or the turn table by spinning the blade manually INSTALLING THE HOLD DOWN CLAMP Fig J When using the stop block on the extension table place the hold down clamp on the same side Using the clamp on the opposite side can cause kick back and serious injury to the operator 1 Place the Hold down Clamp 1 on the mounting hole 2 Fig J ADJUSTMENTS To avoid injury from an accidental start make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS Fig K 1 Loosen the three fence locking screws 1 2 Position the cutting head in the lower locked position Using a square lay the heel of the square against the blade and the rule against the fence 2 as shown Check to see if the fence is 90 to the blade 3 Adjust the fence 90 to the blade and re tighten the three fence locking screws CAUTION If the saw has not been used recently recheck blade squareness to the fence and readjust if needed 1 2 Fi MITER SCALE Fig L The miter saw tabl
48. stion is properly grounded f you are not sure have a certified electrician check the receptacle ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES WARNING Use only accessories recommended for this miter saw Phillips screwdriver Follow instructions that accompany accessories Use of improper accessories may cause hazards The use of any cutting tool except 10 inch saw blades that meet the requirements under recommended s 5 accessories is prohibited Do use accessories such as shaper cutters or dado sets Ferrous metal cutting the use of abrasive wheels and the cutting of masonry products are prohibited 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 leading to possible serious injury ACCESSORIES Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears Power and Hand Tool Catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power tool WARNING To avoid the risk of personal injury do not modify this power tool or use accessories not recommended by Sears WARNING Read warnings and conditions on your CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE Do not operate the saw without the proper saw blade guard in place Carbide is a very hard but brittle material Care should be taken while mounting using and storing carbide tipped blades to preve
49. ully close Follow instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for adjustment Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw works Keep all guards in place in working order and proper adjustment If any part of this miter saw is missing bent damaged or broken in any way or any electrical parts don t work turn the saw off and unplug it Replace damaged missing or defective parts before using the saw again Maintain tools with care Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating Don t put lubricants on the blade while it s spinning Remove all adjusting wrenches from the tool before turning it on USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS section of this Operators Manual for recommended accessories Follow the instructions that come with the accessory The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons Choose the correct 10 inch diameter blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do not use Thin Kerf blades Make sure the blade is sharp undamaged and properly aligned With the saw unplugged push the cutting arm all the way down Manually spin the blade and check for clearance Tilt the miter head to a 45 bevel and repeat the test Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is no excessive play in any
50. ut do not overtighten NOTE To reinstall the same brushes first make sure the brushes go back in the way they came out This will avoid a break in period Fig KK LOWER BLADE GUARD Do not use the saw without the lower blade guard The lower blade guard is attached to the saw for your protection Should the lower guard become damaged do not use the saw until the damaged guard has been replaced Develop a regular check to make sure the lower guard is working properly Clean the lower guard of any dust or buildup with a damp cloth CAUTION Do not use solvents on the guard They could make the plastic cloudy and brittle When cleaning the lower guard unplug the saw from the power source receptacle to avoid unexpected startup SAWDUST Periodically sawdust will accumulate under the work table and base This could cause difficulty in the movement of the worktable when setting up a miter cut Frequently blow out or vacuum up the sawdust 4 WARNING If blowing sawdust wear proper eye protection to keep debris from entering eyes LUBRICATION All the motor 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 Lubricate the Following as Required Chop pivot light machine oil or aerosol will penetrate from the ends of the junction points qualified service technician can remove
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