Operator’s Manual 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 Line For Technical Support 1-illl|.843«1S82 Safety instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears Parts & Repair Center 1-80Í-488-1222 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No.
TABLE OF œhTTENTS SECTION PAGE Warranty.............................................. Product Specifications........................ Power Tool Safety.............................. Sliding Compound Miter Saw Safety Electrical Requirements and Safety ... Accessories and Attachments............ Tools Needed for Assembly............... Carton Contents................................. 2 2 3 4 4 6 6 7 SECTION PAGE Know Your Sliding Compound Miter Saw...... 8 Glossary of Terms...............................
POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY 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. 1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator’s Manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations and possible hazards. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
1. IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THiN KERF BLADES. They can deflect and contact the blade guard and cause possible injury to the operator, 19, 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 a^embled and installed according to these instructions.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - cofit’d DOUBLE INSULATED B 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: 4. FUSES may “blow" or circuit breakers may trip frequently if: a.
ACCESSORIES AND ATTAGH!\/IENTS RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES A WARNING • Use only accessories recommended for this miter saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards. m 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.
CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW IA 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/assembllng 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. Lift only by the built-in carrying handles located at the top of the machine. 2.
Upper Blade Guard Carrying Handle Carrying Handle Laser ON/OFF switch Switch Handle Bevel Detent Pin Hold-Down Clamp ON/OFF Trigger Switch Fence Lower Blade Guard Mounting Holes lade iter Handle Left Extension Table Slide Carriage Carrying Handle Slide Carriage Lock Knob Right Extension Table Stop Plate Positive Stop Locking Lever Positive Miter Detents
GLX)SSARY OF 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. WRENCH STORAGE - Convenient storage to prevent misplacing the blade wrench. WOODWORKING TERMS BASE - Supports the table, holds accessories and allows tor workbench or leg set mounting, ARBOR - The shaft on which a blade is mounted. BEVEL LOCKING HANDLE - Locks the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.
ASSEMBLY CUTTING HEAD (FIG. C) Raising 1. Push down slightly on the switch handle (1). 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 A 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 Operator’s Manual.
INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP (FIG. E and E-1) 1. Place the hold-down clamp assembly (1) in one of the mounting holes (2), 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 damp when tightening. Only turn knob (3) to secure clamp to table. The clamp will tilt at an angle and secure itself when tightened. 1.
Mounting instructions 1. For stationary use, place the saw in the desired 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), using the fastening method as shown in Fig G. 4. Rotate the cover plate (3) towards the rear of the tool to expose the arbor bolt (4). 5. Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt. Fig. H Fig. G 1. Miter saw base 2.
Installing Blade (Fig. H, I, J) Unplug the miter saw before changing/instailing the blade. 1. Install a 10 in, blade with a 5/8 in, arbor, 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 (8) against the blade and on the arbor. Thread the arbor bolt (6) onto the arbor (Fig.
ADJUSTMEm“ BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT IA WARNING To avoid injuty from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet. 90° (0°) Bevel adjustment (Fig. L) 1. 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 with the ruler against the table and the heel of the square against the saw blade. 3.
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, 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. 1.
OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW OPERATIONS • 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 AND ADJUSTMENTS SECTIONS) • Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF switch, upper and lower blade guards, stop latch, bevel lock handle and cover plate screws.
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 fool for any workpiece that cannot be held in a solidly braced, fixed position. • Keep the cut piece free to move sideways after it is cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently, • 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 WARNING A WARNING Never place hands near the cutting area. Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw wiii make cutting easier and safer. Keep children away. Keep all 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. T) 4, When the table is in the desired position, as shown on the miter scale (3), release the positive stop locking lever and tighten the miter handle. The table is now locked at the desired angle. Positive stops are provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45°. IMPORTANT: Always tighten the miter table lock handle before performing every cutting operation. A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation.
NOTE; The saw comes with a 33.9° crown molding stop. SLIDE CUTTING WIDE BOARDS UP TO 12 in. WIDE (FIG. Y) WARNiNG 33.9” BEVEL STOP FOR CROWN MOLDING (FIG. W) 1. 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° on the bevel scale. 4, Tighten the bevel lock handle before making a cut.
AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. CC) 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 guard and housing, possibly causing damage or injury. To minimize this, an auxiliary wood fence can be mounted to your saw. CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. Z) A bowed workpiece must be positioned against the fence and secured with a clamping devise before cutting as shown.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING (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; 1 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. 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 52738° Crown Molding Angle Beti^een Wails Miter Setting Bevel Setting 45/45° Crown Molding Miter Setting 52/38° Crown Molding Bevel Setting Angle Between Walls Miter Setting Bevel Setting 45/45'= Crown Molding Miter Setting Bevel Setting 67 42.93 41.08 46 89 36 13 124 18 13 21 71 20 61 19 39 83 42.39 40 79 46 35 36 83 125 17.77 21.34 20.21 19.06 S9 41 85 • 40.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE A WARNING A DANGER • 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. Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. IA WARNING * To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha acetone, iacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw.
TR0UBLESHCX3T1NG GUIDE A WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Brake does not stop blade within 6 seconds. PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION 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. Brushes cracked, damaged, etc. 5. Other.
MODEL NO. 137.212370 10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MiTER SAW A WARNING 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. PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC !,D No Description I.
10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.
MODEL NO. 137.212370 10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR i.D No. Description Size 0HV8 BALL BEARING 620TZLU Qty 1 OHVLI BALL BEARING 6200ZZ 1 0HX9 NEEDLE BEARING 0JX2 HEX. SOC SETSCREW M5*0.8-6 0K43 CR, RE. PAN HD..SCREW & WASHE.R ,M5*0.8-16 0K44 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW C WASHER ,M5*0.8-1 2 OK CP CR. RE.PAN HD.TAPPINGSCREW & WASHER M..5* 12-60 OK LA PLASTIC SCREW M5"^0.
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