Owner's Manual 2.5 HP (Max. Developed) 10" Blade 4500 R.P.M. COMPOUND MITER SAW Model No. 137.245130 CAUTION: • • • • • • Before using this miter saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Customer Help Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Espa_5ol Line 1-800-843-1682 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Part No. 137245130001 Estates, IL 6017_a_4_.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 12. USING THE MITER SAW Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your miter saw. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the miter saw in until you have read and understood the following: 1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual, LEARN the tool's applications, limitations, and possible hazards. , KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
23. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only. 24. WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be injurious to your health. Always operate saw in weU ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal. 19. MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on. 20. NEVER unplug the saw with the switch in the ON position. 21.
4. FUSES may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip frequenUy if: a. MOTOR is overloaded - overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a short time. b. LINEVOLTAGE is more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage rating. For heavy loads, however, the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified on the name plate. c. IMPROPER or dull saw blades are used. 5.
PROHIBITED ACCESSORIES Blade wrench (supplied) Use only accessories recommended for this miter saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards. Phillipsscrewdriver The use of any cutting tool except 10 inch saw blades which meet the requirements under recommended accessories is prohibited. Do not use accessories such as shaper cutters or dado sets. Ferrous metal cutting and the use of abrasive wheels is prohibited.
UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW , 3. PJ_i_YiJ,t3_ To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw. 1. Remove the miter saw from the carton. IMPORTANT: Do not lift the miter saw by the switch handle or miter table handle. It may cause misalignment, ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE HAND HOLDS. Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface.
ON/OFF trigger switch Uppel bladeguard Coverplate Cover Arbor lock screw Lower blade guard Depth adjusting knob Miter scale Fence Mounting hole Lock-off switch Hand hold ;ord Mountin_ hole Motor lock handle Stop block Stop latch knob Pivot adjusting nut Extension wings storage Bevel scale Mounting hole Mounting hole Bevel adjusting nut i ,!!_i : 8 ....
COMPANION COMPOUND MITER SAWTERMS ARBOR LOCK -Allows the user to keep the blade from rotating while tightening or loosening the arbor screw during blade replacement or removal. BASE - Supports the table, holds accessories and allows for workbench or leg set mounting. BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - Locks the miter saw at a desired bevel angle. BEVEL SCALE -To measure the bevel angle of the saw blade 0° to 45" left. SWITCH HANDLE -The saw handle contains the trigger switch and a lock-off slide switch.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to the power source until this machine is completely assembled and adjusted, and you have read and understood this instruction manual. 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 cutting operations. Fig. C INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. A) 1.
3. INSTALUNG THE EXTENSION WINGS (FIG. E) 4. To avoid personal injury or possible damage, support long workpieces while cutting by installing the extensl0n wings to increase the width of the workpiece. 5. Loosen the cover plate screw (2) with a Phillips screwdriver. Rotate the cover plate (3) to expose the arbor screw (4). Place the blade end wrench over the arbor screw. Fig. F NOTE: The extension wings are provided with an end stop bracket (1), and may be installed with or without it.
8. (Figure H) Remove the arbor screw (4), arbor washer (6), outer blade collar (7), and the blade (8). Do not remove the inner blade collar. ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their position and direction they face. Wipe the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing the new blades. 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. Fig.
Fig. J Fig. L 3 CUTTING ARM TRAVEL (FIG. K, L) rt_kvir/±1 --1_11_€ Cutting arm pivot (FIG. J) The pivot movement of the cutting arm (1) should not be too tight, restricting movement, nor too loose, affecting the accuracy of the saw cut. The correct adjustment is snug with no side movement. To adjust, tighten or loosen the adjusting nut (2). To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in. The power cord MUST remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw.
Bevel indicator (FIG. N) 1. When the blade is exactly 90" to the table as shown by the combination square, loosen the positive stop hex head bolt (1). 2. Adjust the red indicator (2) to the "0" mark (3) and tighten the bolt, Fig. N 3 • • • Place the saw on a firm, level work-surface where there is room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece. Support the saw on a level work surface. Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAW OPERATION FOR BASIC BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the miter saw in until the following steps are completed: Completely assemble and adjust saw, following the instructions.(See ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Section) 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 screw.
PLAN YOUR WORK • Use the 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 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.
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS For your convenient use, your saw has a blade brake. The brake is not a safety device. Never rely on it to replace the proper use of the guard on your saw. If the blade does not stop within 6 seconds, unplug the saw and follow the instructions in the TROUBLESHOOTING Section for adjusting the brake before continued use. TO TURN THE MITER SAW OFF, RELEASE _'HE TRIGGER SWITCH. TO TURN THE SAW ON (FIG.
BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW • Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power OFF. Wait for all moving parts to stop. • Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches. Store tool away from children and other unqualified users. MITER CUT (FIG. R) When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (1) counterclockwise.
WORKPI|CE SUPPOFn" (FIG, V) Long pieces need extra support. Use the extension wings packed with your saw, or place other support under the workpiece. Keep your hand holding the workpiece positioned 6 -I/2" or more away from the blade. The support must let the workpiece lay flat on the work table during the cutting operation. AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG.
CU'I'rlNG A DIMENSIONAL 4X4 (3-1/2" X 3-1/2") WITH ONE CUT (FIG. X) A dimensional 4 x 4 may be cut in half with one cut by attaching an auxiliary wood fence of 1/2 inch thick. See AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE above. Fig. X Auxiliary fence Miter saw fence 3-1/2"-_] CU'B'ING BASE MOLDING (FIG. Z) Base moldings and many other moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw. The setup of the saw depends on molding characteristics and application, as shown.
cu'n'ING CROWN MOLDING (FIG. AA, BB) Settings for standard crown molding lying flat on compound miter saw table (Fig. BB) Your compound miter saw is suited to 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 900 . Fig.
MAINTENANCE DANGER Never put lubricants on the blade white 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. 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.
Toavoidinjury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. Consult your Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE 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. . Arbor screw loose. 4. Other. 1.
COMPANION COMPOUND MITER SAW 137.245130 When servicing use only COMPANION replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a HAZARD or cause product damage• 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. Order by PART NUMBER, not by key number PARTS LIST FOR FIGURE A Key No.
COMPANION COMPOUND MITER SAW 137.245130 FIGURE A -\.
COMPANION COMPOUND MITER SAW 137.245130 PARTS UST FOR FIGURE B Key No. PART NUMBER Description Size 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60A 61 2607BBLW55 16930402 14930201 16510401 16510501 16510601 2642BEDA49 16510801 2636BBDA40 2660PBCK14 16511101 16511202A1 16821601 Hex washer head bolt Arbor collar Blade Shaft sleeve Torsion spring HousinclTrussh_ad round neck screw Lever Count head screw Pan head tapping screw Collar PC guard assembly Spring guard M8 x 1.
COMPANION COMPOUND MITER SAW 137.245130 FIGURE B . / . / . \ CO CO ! .
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