Operator's Manual CRSFrSMSN° 10 in. SLiDiNG COMPOUND MITER SAW WiTH LASER TRAC ® Model No. 137.212370 CAUTION: Before using this Miter Saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating instructions Customer Help For Technical Support Visit our Craftsman and Co., Hoffman • • Operation Maintenance e Parts List Repair Parts Center 1-800-488-1222 Estates, website: www.sears.condcraftsman Part No.
S ECTION PAG E SECTION PAGE Warranty ............................................................ 2 Know Your Sliding Compound Miter Saw ..... Product Specifications ........................................ Power Tool Safety .............................................. 2 3 Glossary of Terms ......................................... Assembly ...................................................... 9 10 Sliding Compound Miter Saw Safety ................... Electrical Requirements and Safety .......
GENERAL SAFETY safety glasses. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury. iNSTRUCTiONS Read and understand all the instructions below before using the power tool. These safety instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition that could occur. As with any power tool, common sense, vigilance and due care must be used. I. 2. 3. 13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK, Sawing operation produces dust. 14. SECURE WORK.
I. IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES. They can deflect and contact the blade guard and cause possible in]ury to the operator. I9. iMPORTANT: ,After completing a cut, release the trigger switch and wait for the blade to stop before returning the saw to the raised position. 2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to these instructions. 20.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 4. FUSES may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip - cont'd DOUBLE INSULATED [] 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: 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.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Supplied Not supplied .................... [AWARNING[ • Use only accessories recommended for this miter saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories cause hazards. • Blade Wrench Adjustable Wrench may Hex Key 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.
UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW , Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface. 3. Separate all parts from the packing material. Check each one with the illustration below to make certain [A WARNING [ To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly. The cord must remain unplugged whenever you are adjusting/assembling the saw. packing material.
UpperBladeGuard CarryingHandle LaserGuide CarryingHandle LaserON/OFFswitch SwitchHandle BevelDetentPin Hold-Down Clamp,..
ARBOR LOCK - Allows the user to keep the blade from WRENCH STORAGE - Convenient storage to prevent misplacing the blade wrench. rotating while tightening or loosening the arbor locking bolt during blade replacement or removal. WOODWORKING BASE - Supports the table, holds accessories and allows for workbench or leg set mounting. TERMS ARBOR - The shaft on which a blade is mounted. BEVEL LOCKING HANDLE - Locks the miter saw at a desired bevel angle. BEVEL CUT -An the workpiece.
CUTTING HEAD (FIG. C) Raising 1. Push down slightly on the switch handle (I). 2. Pull out the stop latch knob (2). 3. Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position. Estimated Assembly Time: 5 - 10 minutes [,AWAR"I"G I 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. IA WARNING I iNSTALLiNG THE MITER HANDLE (FIG.
iNSTALLiNG THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP 1. To remove, loosen and remove the six screws (1) (FIG. E and E-l) I. Place the hold=down clamp assembly (1) in one of the mounting holes (2). on the table insert (2) with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the insert. 2. To install, reposition the table insert, install the six NOTE: There are no screws to secure clamp. The clamp will secure itself to the base when turning the knob (3) to clamp the workpiece. Do not use your other hand to hold the clamp when tightening.
Mountinginstructions 4. Rotate the cover plate (3) towards the rear of the tool 1. For stationary use, place the saw in the desired to expose the arbor bolt (4). 5. Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt. location, directly on a workbench where there is room for handling and proper support of the workpiece. The base of the saw has four mounting holes. Bolt the base of the miter saw (1) to the work surface (5), Fig.H 3 using the fastening method as shown in Fig G. 2 Fig. G 4 2. 1.
Installing Blade (Fig. H, I, J) Unplug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade. I. Install a I 0 in. blade with a 5/8 in. arbor, making sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the 1 .To turn laser on, press on/off rocker switch (1) to "ON" position: 2.To turn off laser, press on/off rocker switch (1) to "OFF" position. clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard and the blade teeth are pointing downward. 2. Place the outer blade collar (8) against the blade and on the arbor.
BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT Fig. M y [4 WARNNNG I To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure 5 the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet. 6 90 ° (0 °) Bevel adjustment (Fig. L) I. Loosen 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 45 ° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. N) 1.
MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. O) The sliding compound miter saw scale can be easily read, showing miter angles from 0 ° to 45 ° to the left, Fig. P 1 and 0 _'to 45 ° to the right. The miter saw table has nine of the most common angle setttings 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. Follow the process below for quickest and most accurate adjustments. I.
SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS OPERATIONS FOR BASIC SAW • BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW [A WARNING To avoid mistakes that could 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. (SEE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS SECTIONS) • • • • Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating.
PLAN YOUR WORK • Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different tool for any workpiece that cannot be held in a solidly braced, fixed position. Keep the out piece free to move sideways after it is cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently. e Only the workpiece should be on the saw's table. • Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it is practical.
BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. R) BASIC SAW OPERATIONS (A WARNINO [ [AWARNING J Never place hands near the cutting area. Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw will make cutting easier and safer. Keep children away. Keep aH visitors at a safe distance from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the saw and workpiece. Don't force the saw. It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate. For your convenience, your saw has a blade brake.
SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM (FIG. 1") When the table is in the desired position, as shown on the miter scale (3), release the positive stop [A WARNING I locking lever and tighten the miter handle. The table is now locked at the desired angle. Positive stops are provided at 0 °, 15°, 225 °, 31.6 ° and 45 °. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation. IMPORTANT: Always tighten the miter table lock handle before performing every cutting operation. I.
NOTE:Thesawcomeswitha 33.9°crownmolding stop. SLIDE CUTTING WIDE BOARDS UP TO 12 in. WIDE (FIG. Y) IAWA"Ni"GI 33.9° BEVEL STOP FOR CROWN MOLDING (FIG. W) I. Push the bevel detent stop pin (2) in toward the front of the machine. 2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1). 3. Rotate the cutting head until the bevel detent pin stops the bevel angle at 33.9 c'on the bevel scale. 4. Tighten the bevel lock handle before making a cut. To avoid injury: • Fig.
AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. CC) When making multiple or repetitive cuts that result in CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. Z) A bowed workpiece must be positioned against the fence and secured with a cramping devise before cutting cut-off pieces of one inch or less, it is possible for the saw blade to catch the out=off piece and throw it out of the saw or into the blade guard and housing, possibly as shown. Do not position workpiece incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the support of the fence.
CUTTINGBASEMOLDING (FIG. DD) Base moldings and many other 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: I. Always make sure moldings rest firmly against 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 cut.
CROWN MOLDING CHART Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Wall to Crown Molding Angle 52/38 ° C_own Molding Angle Between V//ajJs 45/48 ° Crown M oldinc:} 52/38 ° Crown M )[ding Miter Setting Bevei Setting Miter Se_ting Bevel Setting 67 4293 41 08 46 89 3613 124 68 4239 4679 46 35 35 89 125 69 4/ 85 40 50 45 81 35 64 ?0 41 32 4020 4528 7i 4079 59 90 72 40 28 73 Miter Setting Bevel Settin 9 18 13 21 7! 20 61 19 39 /7 77 2I 34 20 2I 19 06 I266 I7 42
MAINTENANCE [AWAR"m"G ] [,_ = 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 start-up. DANGER Never put lubricants spinning. on the blade while it is [A WAR.. G I • To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw.
[_ WARNING I To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. TROU BLESHOOTING PROBLEM Brake does not stop blade within 6 seconds. GUIDE - MOTOR PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION I. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly sticking. 2. Motor brake overheated from use of 3, defective or wrong size blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling. Arbor bolt loose. 4. Brushes cracked, damaged, etc. 5. Other. I.
10INSUDING COMPOUND MtTE.SAW IA WARNING I MODEL.O 137.212370 When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. Use of any other parts many 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.
10 IN. SLIDING SCHEMATIC COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.
10 IN. SLiDiNG COMPOUND PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC MITER SAW NO. 137.212370 I.D No. Description Size OHVS BALL BEARING 6201ZLU I OHVU BALi= BEARING 6200Z ) OHX9 NEEDLE BEAR NG OJX2 HEX. SOC SETSCREW M5'0.8-6 2 0K43 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M5'0.8 1,5 0K44 CR, RE. PAN biD. SCREW & WASqER M5'0.8 12 OKCP CR. RE,PAN HD.TAPP NGSCREW MS* 12-60 2 OKLA PLASTIC SCREW M5"0,8-6 2 OQ9K FiOW GLIDE OQGR COMPRESSION OQME BRACKET STOP 1 OOMK R/.
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