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owner's

manual

MODEL NO

113.234940

Serial

Number

Model and serial numbers

may be found on a plate

attached to your saw, at the

back of the Miter Saw base.

You should record both model

and serial number in a safe

place for future use.

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

Pad No. SP6005

CRRFTSMRN

8-1/4 INCH

SLIDE COMPOUND

MITER SAW

• assembly

• operating

• repair parts

I/

Sears Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 US.A.

Form No. SP6005-1

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Printed in Taiwan 7/97

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BENCHTOP TOOLS

If this Miter Saw fails due to adefect in material or workmanship, within one year from the date of

purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and

Sears will repair it, free of charge.

If this Miter Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for ninety days

from the date of purchase.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States•

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179

Safety Instructions For Slide Compound Miter Saw

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your miter saw works. Read this manual to

understand this miter saw.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed

someone will be seriously injured or killed.

WARNING: means if the safety information is not fol-

m

lowed someone could be seriously injured or killed.

CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed

someone might be injured.

Before Using The Miter Saw

JWARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause

serious, permanent injury, do not plug the miter

saw in until the following steps have been satisfac-

torily completed.

- Completely assemble and align saw. (See "Assembly"

and "Alignment" sections within.)

•Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,

upper and lower blade guards, handle latch, bevel

clamp, cover plate stop screw, and fence clamps. (See

"Getting to Know Your Miter Saw" section within.)

•Review and understand all safety instructions and

operating procedures in this manual.

°Review the maintenance methods for this miter saw.

(See "Maintenance" section within).

• Find and read the following labels on the miter saw:

NN;_" ....

When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw

Before moving the saw, lock the miter, bevel, carriage

lock and power head positions. Unplug the power cord,

To avoid back injury, get help when you need to lift the

saw.

Never carry the tool by the cord or power head trigger

handle, Damage to insulation could cause an electric

shock. Damage to wire connections could cause a tire.

Avoid Dangerous Environment. Use the miter saw in a

dry, indoor place protected from rain. Keep work area

well lighted.

Place the saw so neither the user nor bystanders are

forced to stand in line with the blade. Thrown debris

could injure people in its path.

I

To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:

• Place the miter saw on a firm level surface where there

is plenty of room for handling and properly supporting

the workpiece.

•Support the miter saw so the table is level and the saw

does not rock.

• Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.

Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the

tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not

store anything above or near the tool where anyone

might stand on the tool to reach them.

To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:

•Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal

prongs when plugging or unplugging the miter saw.

• This TOOL. IS DOUBLE INSULATED to give you

added protection. Double insulation does not take the

place of normal safety precautions when operating this

tool. When servicing this double insulated tool, use

only identical parts.

Before Each Use

Inspect your miter saw.

Disconnect The Miter Saw. To avoid injury from acci-

dental starting, unplug the saw, before changing the

setup, changing the blade or adjusting anything.

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 screw.

Tighten the cover plate stop screw.

Check For Damaged Parts. Check for:

Proper Alignment of moving parts,

Damaged electric cords,

Binding of moving parts,

Broken parts,

Stable mounting,

Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push

the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until it

stops by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it closed

fully. If it did not, follow the instructions in the "Trouble

Shooting" section.

• Smooth, solid movement of sliding assembly

• Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw

works.

If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, or broken in

any way, or any electrical parts don't work, turn the saw

off and unplug it. Replace damaged, missing, or failed

parts before using the saw again.

Keep Guards In Place, in working order, and in proper

adjustment.

Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the miter saw clean for

best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri-

caring. DON'T put lubricants on the blade while it's spin-

ning.

Remove Adjusting Keys And Wrenches from tool

before turning it on.

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:

•Use Only Recommended Accessories. (See "Acces-

sory" section within.) Consult this Owner's manual for

recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that

come with the accessories, The use of improper acces-

sories may cause risk of injury to persons.

• Choose the right 8-1/4 inch diameter blade for the

material and the type of cutting you plan to do.

• Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and prop-

erly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the power-

head all the way down. Hand spin the blade and check

for clearance. Tilt the power-head to 45 degree bevel

and repeat the check. If the blade hits anything, make

the adjustments shown in the Maintaining Maximum

Cutting Capacity section.

• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.

• Make sure the collars' recessed stdes are facing the

blade.

• Using the 1/4" hex end of combination wrench (sup-

plied) or a 1/2-inch box end wrench, make sure the

arbor screw is firmly hand tightened.

• Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there ts

no excessive play in any parts.

Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered areas and benches

invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery

To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw

near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face

Know Your Miter Saw. Read and understand the

owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its

applications and limitations as well as the specific poten-

tial 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

while any parts are moving.

Avoid Accidental Starting. Make sure switch is "OFF"

before plugging miter saw into apower outlet.

and Ears

Plan your work.

Use The Right Tool. Don't force 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

_ositlon.

CAUTION: Because of the sliding action of this

saw this machine is not designed for cutting met-

als. Use this miter saw to cut only wood and wood

like products. Other material may shatter, bind on

the blade, start fires or create other dangers.

Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)

Dress for safety.

Any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the

eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Wear

safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87.1

(shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have only

impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses.

Safety goggles are available at area stores. Glasses or

goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seri-

ously hurt you when they break.

WEAR YOUR

-Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry

(rings wrist watches) They can get caught and draw

you into moving parts.

• Wear nonslip footwear.

•"lie back long hair.

• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing

damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using miter

saw for hours at a time.

• 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 to be cut.

Plan your work to avoid thrown pieces which can

occur when the werkpiece binds on the blade and is torn

from your hands.

Plan how you will make the cut. Always:

• Make sure the blade is not spinning.

• Raise the blade.

• Slide the saw out above the front edge of the work

piece before starting saw. and

• Push the sawblade down on top of the wood and back

toward the rear of the saw to make the cut.

IDANGER: NEVER pull the saw toward you during a I

cut. The blade can suddenly climb up on top of the I

workpiece and force itself toward you.

Plan how you will hold the workpiece from start to

finish:

• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a

sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into

the blade.

• Don't Overreach. Keep good footing and balance.

• Keep your face and body to one side of sawblade, out

of line with a possible thrown piece.

• Never cut Freehand:

- Brace your workpiece solidly against the fence and

table top so it will not rock or twist during the cut.

- Make sure there's no debris between the workpiece

and its supports.

- Make sure no gaps between the workpiece, fence and

table will let the workpiece shift after it is cut in two.

• Cut only one workpiece at a time.

• Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it's

cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the

blade and thrown violently

• Clear everything except the workpiece and related

support devices off the table before turning the miter

saw on,

• Secure Work, Use clamps or a vise to help hold the

work when it's practical.

Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward

workpieces:

• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)

for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held

down to the table top.

• Never use another person as a substitute for a table

extension, or as 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 pieces too small to let you

easily hold the work while you keep the thumb side of

your index (pointer) finger against the outside edge of

the fence.

• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your

work so it will not slip and pinch the blade and be torn

from your hands. A piece of molding, for example,

must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let

it twist, rock or slip while being cut.

• Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or

tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being cut,

causing the blade to "bite." To avoid this, always use a

fixture designed to properly hold your workpiece.

Whenever Saw Is Running

WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from fre-

quent use of your miter saw) to cause acareless

mistake. A careless fraction of a second is enough

to cause asevere injury.

Before starting your cut, watch the miter saw while it

runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop

immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not

restart until finding and correcting the problem.

Keep Children Away. Keep all visitors a safe distance

from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of

the miter saw and workpiece.

Never confine the piece being cut off. Never hold it,

clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it while the

blade is spinning. It must be free to move sideways on its

own. If confined, it could get wedged against the blade

and be thrown violently.

Let the blade reach full speed before cutting. This will

help avoid thrown workpieces.

!

Don't Force Tool. It will do the job better and safer at its

designed rate. Feed the saw into the workpiece only fast

enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding.

Before freeing jammed material:

• Turn miter saw "OFF" by releasing trigger switch.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Unplug the miter saw.

After finishing a cut:

•Keep holding the power head down.

• Release the switch, keeping the power head down and

wait for all moving parts to stop before moving your

hands.

•If blade doesn't stop within 6 seconds, unplug the saw

and follow the instructions in the Trouble Shooting sec-

tion for fixing the blade brake before using the saw

again

Before Leaving The Saw

Never Leave Tool Running Unattended, Turn power Make Workshop Child Proof. Lock the shop. Discon-

off. Wait for all moving parts to stop nect master switches. Store tool away from children and

others not qualified to use the tool,

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking

Arbor

The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

An angle cutting operation made through the face of the

workpiece.

Compound Cut

A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting operation.

Crosscut

A cutting operation made across the width of the work-

piece.

Dado

A non-through cut which produces a square sided notch

or trough in the workpiece

Freehand

Doing a cut without holding the workpiece against both

the table and fence. Most workpieces can be held down

with your hand. Large or wide pieces should be clamped

to the fence or table.

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products

Heel

Misalignment of the blade.

Kerf

The amount of material removed by the blade in a

through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-

through or partial cut.

Miter Cut

An angle cutting operation made across the width of the

workpiece.

Resin

A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in

one minute

Sawblade Path

The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with

either the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece

which will be, or has been, cut by the blade

Set

The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or

set) outward from tile face of tile blade

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being per-

formed. The surfaces of aworkpiece are commonly

referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

Face

/----Edge

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

Power Supply and Motor Specifications The A-C motor used on this tool is an universal non-revers-

ible type, having the following specifications:

WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire haz-

ards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit pro-

tection. Your tool is wired at the factory for

operation using the voltage shown. Connect tool

to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a

1S-amp branch circuit. Use a 15-amp time delay

type 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.

Max Developed H.F

Voltage

Amperes

Hertz (Cycles)

Phase

RPM

Rotation of Shaft

Brake

i 2-1/2

110-120

10

6O

Single

5000

Clockwise

Automatic

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)

General Electrical Connections

DANGER: To avoid electrocution:

1. Use only identical replacement parts when ser-

vicing. Servicing should be performed by a

qualified service technician.

2. Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.

This tool is intended for indoor residential use

only.

IWARNING Do not permit fingers to touch the ter- [

minals of plug when installing or removing the I

plug to or from the outlet.

If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,

have it replaced immediately.

110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information

Double Insulated

The miter saw is double insulated to provide a double

thickness of insulation between you and the tool's electri-

cal system. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the

internal metal motor components with protecting insula-

tion.

Polarized Plug

Your unit has a plug that looks like the one shown.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has

a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This

plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way, if the plug

does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse plug. If it still does

not fit, contact a qualified electdcian to install the proper

outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Motor Safety Protection

IMPORTANT: To avoid motor damage, this motor should

be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust

from interfering with normal motor ventilation.

1. Connect this tool to a 110-120V 15 amp branch circuit

with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. Using

the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.

2. If the motor won't start, release the trigger switch

immediately. Unplug The Tool. Check the saw blade

to make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to

start the motor again. If the motor still does not start,

refer to the "Motor Trouble-Shooting Chart".

3. If the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood, release

the trigger switch, unplug the tool, and free the blade

from the wood. The motor may now be restarted and

the cut finished.

4. Fuses may "bloW' or circuit breakers may l_ip frequently i_

WARNING: Double insulation does not take the I

I

place of normal safety precautions when operating

this tool.

a Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if you

feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a

short time.

b Line voltages are more than 10% above or below the

nameplate voltage. For heavy loads, however, the

voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage

specified on nameplate.

c Improper or dull saw blade are used.

5. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor-

rect connections, overload, low voltage (such as small

size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply

circuit wire. Always check the connections, the load

and the supply circuit whenever motor doesn't work

well. Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size

Chart below.

Wire Sizes

NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and

is in good condition.

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of

power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-

heating and motor burn-out, use the table below to deter-

mine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.

Extension Cord Wire Sizes Required

Length (A.W.G.)

110-120V

0-25 Ft 18

26-50 Ft. 16

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Table of Contents

Section Page

Warranty ........................................................................ 2

Safety Instructions For Slide Compound Miter Saw ......2

When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw ................. 2

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ............................. 5

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ........ 5

Power Supply and Motor Specifications ..................... 5

General Electrical Connections .................................. 6

Table of Contents .......................................................... 7

Unpacking and Checking Contents .............................. 8

Tools Needed ............................................................. 8

Unpacking .................................................................. 8

Getting to Know Your Miter Saw ................................... 9

Assembly .................................................................... 10

Removing or Installing the Blade .............................. 10

Assembling Dust Elbow ............................................ 11

Alignment (Adjustments) ............................................. 11

Mounting The Miter Saw ............................................. 14

Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations ............. 16

Basic Saw Operations ................................................. 18

Making Common Slide Compound Cuts .................. 18

Slide Cutting ............................................................. 19

Body and Hand Position ........................................... 19

Miter Cut ................................................................... 20

Bevel Cut .................................................................. 20

Section Page

Compound Cut ......................................................... 21

Cutting Bowed Material ............................................ 21

Hold Down Clamp Installation .................................. 21

Hold Down Clamp Usage ......................................... 22

Workpiece Support ................................................... 22

Rough Cutting A Dado ............................................. 23

Helpful Hints When Cutting Compound Miters ......... 23

Maintenance and Lubrication ...................................... 25

Maintenance ............................................................. 25

Replacing Carbon Brushes ...................................... 25

Lower Blade Guard .................................................. 25

Lubrication ....................................................... 25

Sears Recommends the Following Accessories ......... 26

Recommended Accessories ..................................... 26

Prohibited Accessories ............................................. 26

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................ 27

Motor ....................................................................... 27

General .................................................................... 27

Wiring Diagram ........................................................... 28

Trouble Shooting Of Brake By Qualified Service Person

Only ....................................................................... 28

Notes .......................................................................... 29

Repair Parts ................................................................ 30

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Tools Needed

Combination Square

1t4" Hex "L" Wrench

(Supplied)

Adjustable Wrench

Unpacking

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-

ing or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord

into a power source outlet during unpacking and

assembly. This cord must remain unplugged

whenever you are working on the saw.

Your model of Miter Saw is shipped complete in one box.

WARNING: Although compact, this saw is heavy.

To avoid back injury, get help whenever you have

to lift the saw.

1. Before removing the saw from the shipping carton

Combination Square Must be True

Straight Edge of

Draw Light Board 3/4" Thick

Line on Board This Edge Must be

Along this Edge ¢,_, Perfectly Straight

Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square

is Flipped Over in Dotted Position

tighten the carriage lock knob to guard against sudden

movement.

2. Remove the miter saw from the carton by lifting with

the handholds located at the base of the saw.

WARNING: if any part is missing or damaged, do

not plug the saw in until the missing or damaged

part is correctly replaced. To avoid electric shock,

use only identical replacement parts when servic-

ing double insulated tools.

3_Place the saw on a secure, stationary work surface

and look the saw over carefully.

List of Loose Parts

The following parts are included:

NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check that all paris

are included. If you are missing any part do not assem-

ble the saw, Contact your Sears Service Center to get

the missing part. Sometimes small parts can get lost in

packaging material. Do not throw away any packaging

until saw is put together. Check packaging for missing

parts before contacting Sears, A complete parts list

(Repair Par[s) is at the end of the manual. Use the list to

identify the number of the missing part.

Part or Assembly Qty.

A. Basic Saw Assembly ................................................ 1

B. Clamp Assembly (shown on saw) ............................. 1

C. Dust Elbow ............................................................... 1

D, Combination Wrench ................................................. 1

(Assembled on saw)

E, Form Owner's Manual ............................................... 1

F. Registration Form ...................................................... 1

A

Carriage

Lock Knob

C

Hand Hold

Getting to Know Your Miter Saw

14 Upper

Blade

10 Cover Plate 12

Screw Lock-off

11 Cover Button

9 Saw Switch

Handle

13

Trigger

Switch

6 Bevel Adjustment

Stops

8 Lower Blade

_rd

Table

1Warning Labels

3 Depth Adjustment Bolt

with Stop Knob and

Jam Nuts

7 carriage

Lock Knob

/

17 Combination

Wrench

|5 Base

19 Hold Down Clamp

1. Warning labels.

2. Lock Pin - The miter saw can be locked in the low-

ered position for compact storage. Use this only for

carrying and storage applications.

3. Depth Adjustment Bolt - When properly adjusted it

limits the sawblade travel to approximately 1/4"

below the table. Dados may also be rough cut by

adjusting this bolt.

4. Miter Lock Handle - The miter lock handle securely

locks the miter saw at a desired miter angle. Index points

have been provided at 0, 15, 22.5, 30 and 45 R/L.

5. Bevel Lock Handle -The bevel lock handle locks

the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.

6. Bevel Adjustment Stops -Bolts that are adiusted to

stop the sawblade at 0 ° bevel and 45 ° bevel.

7. Carriage Lock Knob - Prevents the saws sliding

motion by locking the carriage in place.

8. Lower Blade Guard - The blade guard helps protect

your hands from the blade in the raised position. To

avoid binding on the workpiece, it retracts as the

blade is lowered.

9. Miter Saw Switch Handle - The saw handle con-

tains the trigger switch with a lock-off button. The

blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down

on the handle. The saw will return to its upright posi-

tion when the handle is released.

10. Cover Plate Stop Screw - When this screw is loos-

ened. the cover plate is rotated to the rear. allowing

for blade removal/replacement.

18 Rear

Foot

Miter Lock Handle

5 Bevel Lock

Handle

11. Cover Plate - Holds the lower guard and is attached

to upper guard. Prevents the arbor screw from back-

ing out when properly attached with the 10-32 x 1/2"

cover plate stop screw.

12. Lock Off Button

13. OnlOff Trigger Switch - To prevent the trigger from

being accidentally engaged, a lock-off button is pro-

vided. To start the tool, press in the lock-off button

and squeeze the trigger. Release the trigger to stop

the miter saw.

14. Upper Blade Guard -Supports the motor handle,

switch, blade and lower guard.

15. Base - Supports table, holds accessories and allows

for work bench or leg set mounting.

16. Table - Sits in base, supports pivot and allows for at

least 45 ° miter left and right.

17. Combination Wrench - Used for 1/4" hex and Phil-

lips head screw adjustments.

18. Rear Foot - Can be adjusted to help better stabilize

the saw base.

19. Hold Down Clamp - Helps to hold workpiece to the

saw.

20. Arbor Lock - (Not shown) Allows user to keep blade

from rotating while tightening or loosening arbor

screw during blade replacement or removal. Make

sure arbor lock is disengaged before the saw is

turned on.

Assembly

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect

plug to power source outlet until all assembly

steps are complete, and you have read and under-

stood the safety and operational instructions.

Removing or Installing the Blade

WARNING: To avoid injury from a thrown work-

piece or thrown pieces of blade, do not use a blade

larger or smaller than 8-1/4" diameter.

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-

ing, unplug the saw whenever you are removing or

installing the blade.

1. Unplug the saw from the outlet. Cutting head is up.

2. Rotate lower guard out of the way. Loosen the cover

plate stop screw with the phillips end of the combina-

tion wrench. (Supplied)

3. Lift the lower guard up and tilt the lower guard

assembly back so the arbor screw is exposed.

4. Find the arbor lock between the guard and the miter

saw handle. Place the 1/4" Allen end of the combina-

tion wrench into the arbor screw.

5. Press the arbor lock and hold it in firmly while turning

the wrench clockwise. The arbor lock will engage

alter some turning of the wrench.

NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged by improper use.

If the arbor lock will not hold, lower the blade down on to

a scrap piece of wood positioned against the fence. This

will serve as an alternate locking means.

6. Unscrew and remove the arbor screw, arbor washer,

outer blade collar, and the blade.

NOTE: Pay attention to pieces removed, noting their

position and direction they face (see illustration). Wipe

the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing

the new blades.

CAUTION: To avoid cuts from extremely sharp I

teeth: Wear gloves when installing or removing I

sawblade.

7. Install the new 8-1/4" blade (see recommended

accessory list). Make sure the rotation arrow on the

blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the

upper guard.

8. Install the outer blade collar, blade washer and arbor

screw. Press the arbor lock and turn the arbor screw

counterclockwise to secure the blade. Tighten arbor

screw using moderate force.

9. Lower the lower blade guard until the slot in mount-

ing plate rests all the way down on the mounting

screw. Tighten the screw with the Phillips end of

combination wrench.

DANGER: Never use saw without mounting plate

securely in place. It keeps the arbor screw from

falling out if it accidentally loosens, and prevents

the spinning blade from coming off the machine.

Cover

Blade G.ua_late

Guard

Bearing

3over Plate

Stop Screw

/_Lower

Blade Guard

rLock

Arbor Screw

Arbor Washer

(

Combination

/_" Wrench

,iSupplied

8-1/4" Blade

__Inner Blade

Arbor Screw

Left Hand Thread

(Do Not

Remove)

t-Outer Blade Collar

10. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns

freely.

WARNING: Make sure the collars are clean and

properly arranged. After installing a new blade,

make sure the blade clears the table slot at the 0°

and 45° bevel positions. Lower the blade into the

table slot and check for any contact with the base

or turn table structure. If blade contacts table, seek

authorized Sears Service.

If blade contacts turn table, refer to "Alignment" section

for adjustment.

If blade bottoms out on turn table structure, refer to

"Alignment", Depth Stop section for adjustment.

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Assembling Dust Elbow

1. Locate the dust elbow

2. Unplug power cord.

3. With the miter arm locked in the down position, start

the dust elbow onto the dust nozzle at an angle to

retaining lip.

4. Firmly press the dust elbow the rest of the way onto

the second retaining lip.

NOTE: At first time installation, or if assembled in a cool

or cold climate, the rubber is not as flexible and will be

more difficult to assemble.

Alignment (Adjustments)

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-

ing or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in. The

power cord must remain unplugged whenever you

are working on the saw.

WARNING: Cut material can be thrown. Eyes can be

permanently damaged, Wear your safety goggles.

Step One: Blade Square to Table (Bevel Align-

ment)

NOTE: The miter saw was assembled, aligned, and

inspected before shipment. Alignment should be checked

and any adjustments made to insure accurate cuts.

1. Check miter lock knob setting. The miter lock knob

should be at the 0° position. To reset the miter angle,

turn the miter lock knob counterclockwise and move to

0° miter and retighten.

2. Lower the blade and engage the lock pin. Use a com-

bination square to check blade squareness to table. If

the blade does not contact the full length of the square,

(see illustration) follow the alignment procedure.

a Loosen bevel lock knob.

b Grasping upper metal guard, move the cutting head

left or right until blade makes contact with the full

length of the square.

NOTE: If you cannot get to 0° bevel, the stop screw may

be in your way. Adjust it down (Ref.: Step d below) so

you may achieve 0° bevel.

c Tighten the bevel lock knob

d Loosen the 0° bevel stop screw jam nut using adjust-

able wrench. Adjust 0° bevel stop screw up so that

the hex screw head hits the 0° stop at the same time

the blade makes contact with the full length of

square. After adjustment is final. Retighten the 0°

bevel stop screw jam nut.

3. Adjust bevel scale indicator

With the blade square to the table and the 0° bevel

stop screw adjusted, if necessary loosen the bevel

indicator screw, using the Phillips end of the combina-

tion wrench. Slide the indicator under the Phillips head

screw to line up exactly with the 0° bevel mark on the

bevel scale. Retighten the indicator screw.

Dust Elbow

D°UzStzle

4. Loosen bevel lock knob and tilt the power head to 45°

bevel and check the 45 ° bevel stop. The bevel indica-

tor should be on the 45 ° mark, the 45 ° bevel stop

should be in full contact with the 45 ° bevel stop screw,

and the blade should contact the full length of the

square.

5, If adjustment is necessary, repeat steps 2a - 2d for the

45 c bevel stop screw.

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Alignment (Adjustments) (continued)

Step Two: Blade Square to Fence (Miter Align-

ment)

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-

ing or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in. The

power cord must remain unplugged whenever you

are working on the saw.

1. To check blade squareness to fence, lock power head

guard in lower position with the lock pin. Use a combi-

nation square. Place the square against the fence and

next to the blade as illustrated. Locate the square

properly so it does not contact the set in the teeth of

sawblacle, giving an inaccurate reading. The sawblade

body should contact the full length of the square.

2. If blade contacts full length of square, no alignment is

necessary, skip a-c below. If blade is not square to the

fence, follow the alignment procedure.

a Loosen the four (4) fence lock bolts.

b Place a combination square against the sawblade

and adjust the fence until it is 90°to the blade.

c Tighten the four (4) fence lock bolts.

Adjust Miter Scale Indicator

1. Loosen the Phillips screw that holds the indicator in

place.

2. Reposition the indicator to align it with 0° mark, and

retighten screw.

Step Three: Bevel Pivot Adjustment

The slide compound miter saw should bevel by loosening

the bevel lock handle and tilting the power head to the

left. If movement is tight or if there is loosening in the

pivot follow the adjustment procedure,

1. Loosen the bevel lock handle.

2. Turn the hex lock nut with a wrench.

3. Recheck bevel movement of the miter saw. Readjust if

necessary

Step Four: Cutting Head Pivot Adjustment

The slide compound miter saw should rise completely to

the up position by itself. To check this, hold the power-

head down, make sure the lock pin is not engaged and

see if the saw will rise by itself. If the saw will not rise by

itself or if there is play in the pivot joints the following

adjustment is necessary.

1. If the saw does not rise by itself loosen the lock nut on

the pivot bolt.

2. If there is play in the joints slightly tighten the lock nut

on the pivot bolt.

3. Recheck the saw travel. Saw should rise freely to its

up travel stop. Check to see that the saw will rise from

all positions and there is no looseness in the pivot. If

saw still won't fully rise, have Sears Service check and

repair it.

WARNING: Do not start the miter saw without

checking for interference between the blade and

the turn table structure. Damage could result to the

blade if it strikes the turn table structure during

operation of the saw. Broken saw parts could hit

you or others.

Depth Stop

Jam Nuts

Pivot Bolt

and Nut

Bevel Lock Bevel Hex

Handle Lock Nut

WARNING: To keep the nut from working its way

off as you use the saw, at least one thread of the

pivot bolt must always stick out past the nut.

Always keep the nut at least that tight.

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Step Five: Depth Stop

The depth stop limits the downward travel of the blade It

allows the blade to go below the work table enough to

maintain full cutting capacities, thereby cutting com-

pletely through the workpiece at the fence Properly

adjusted the depth stop positions the blade 1/4" below

the table.

WARNING: to avoid injury from unexpected start-

ing or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in. The

power cord must remain unplugged whenever you

are work ng on the saw.

This tool Asfactory set to provide maximum cutting capac-

ity for the 8-1/4" saw blade provided. When the diameter

of the blade has been reduced due to sharpening, it may

be necessary to adjust depth stop to provide maximum

cutting capacity. When a new blade is installed_ it is nec-

essary to check the clearance of the blade to the turn

table structure.

1. To adjust the depth stop loosen the two (2) jam nuts on

the end of the depth stop bolt.

2. Loosen the stop knob at the top of the arm

3. The sawblade is lowered by turning the depth stop bolt

counterclockwise and raised by turning the bolt clock-

wise

4. Lower the blade into the slot of the turn table. Check

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blade clearance and maximum cutting distance (dis-

tance from fence where blade enters) to front of work

table slot. Readjust if necessary.

WARNING: Do not start the miter saw without

checking for interference between the blade and

the turn table structure. Damage could result to the

blade if it strikes the turn table structure during

operation of the saw.

WARNING: Failure to tighten the jam nut could let

the depth stop slip and let the blade strike the saw

table. Broken saw parts could hit you or others.

5 Tighten the large stop knob at the top of arm.

6 Tighten the two (2) nuts on the end of the depth stop

bolt against the depth stop.

Step Six: Rear Foot Adjustment

The rear foot can be adjusted to better stabilize the base.

When the saw is placed on a work place surface, the foot

can be adjusted using the following adjustment.

1. Place the saw on a secure, stationary work surface.

2. Using the Phillips end of combination wrench, loosen

the adjustment screw

3. Pull foot out until it makes contact with the work su[-

face

NOTE: Foot is mounted at a downward slanting angle

so it will self adjust as it is pulled out

4. Tighten adjustment screw.

Adjustment

Screw

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Mounting The Miter Saw

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected saw

movement:

a. Before moving the saw, lock the miter lock

knob and lock the power head in the lower

position using the lock pin. Unplug electric

cord.

b. To avoid back injury, get help when you need

to lift the saw more than 10 inches. Hold the

tool close to your body when lifting. Bend your

knees so you can lift with your legs, not you r

back. Lift by using the hand-hold areas at each

side of the bottom of the base.

c. Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or

the trigger handle. Carrying the tool by the

power cord could cause damage to the insula-

tion or the wire connections resulting in elec-

tric shock or fire.

d. Place the saw so other people cannot stand

behind it. Thrown debris could injure people in

its path.

e. Place the saw on a firm, level surface where

there is plenty of room for handling and prop-

erly supporting the workpiece.

f. Support the saw so the table is level and the

saw does not rock.

g. Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.

Place the saw in the desired location. The base of the

saw has nine holes to mount the miter saw labeled A thru

J. Four smaller holes for "drywall" screws are labeled F,

G, H and J. Five holes for 5/16" bolts are labeled A, B, C,

Dand E (see illustration). If the saw is to be used in one

location, fasten it to the work bench.

NOTE: When mounted on a large flat surface, the miter saw

table is 3-1/2" high. A finished 4 x 4 or a supported 2 x 4 on

edge can be used as work support extension.

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Mounting The Miter Saw (continued)

Portable Applications

Plywood mount helps protect saw from damage during

the rough handling associated with portable miter saw

usage.

To mount the saw to a 3/4" piece of plywood, use the

three, 5/16 bolt holes A, B and C or` the four 5/16 bolt

holes A, B, D and E or the four drywall screw holes. The

mounting board can then be clamped down to prevent it

from tipping.

Work Bench Applications

Mount as specified in portable applications. Check for

workpiece clearances to left and right of saw.

Leg Set Applications

To mount saws to below mentioned leg set, use three

holes marked A, B, and C. Attach with hardware shown,

through legset holes indicated by "°" (below).

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Recommended mounting hardware (not included)Qty

5/16-18 x 1-1/2 hex head bolts (front) .......................... 3

5/16 Iockwashers ......................................................... 3

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Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations

Before Each Use

Inspect your saw.

Disconnect The Miter Saw. To avoid injury from acci-

dental starting, unplug the saw, before changing the

setup, changing the blade or adjusting anything.

Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to

the direction arrow on blade. The blade teeth should

always point downward at the front of the saw.

Tighten the arbor screw.

Tighten the cover plate stop screw.

Check Damaged Parts. Check for:

• Proper alignment of moving pads,

• Damaged electric cords,

• Binding of moving pads,

• Broken parts,

• Stable mounting

• Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push

the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until it

stops by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it closed

fully. If it did not. follow the instructions in the "Trouble

Shooting" section.

• Smooth, solid movement of sliding assmbly.

• Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw

works.

If any part of this miter saw if missing, bent, or broken in

any way, or any electrical parts don't work, turn the saw

off and unplug it Replace damaged, missing, or failed

parts before using the saw again.

Keep Guards In Place, in working order, and in proper

adjustment.

Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the miter saw clean for

best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri-

caring DON'T put lubricants on the blade while its spin-

ning,

Remove Adjusting Keys And Wrenches from tool

before turning it on

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:

• Use Only Recommended Accessories. (See

"Accessory" section within.) Consult this Owner's man-

ual for recommended accessories. Follow the instruc-

tions that come with the accessories, The use of

improper accessories may cause risk of injury to per-

sons.

• Choose the right 8-1/4 inch diameter blade for the

material and the type of cutting you plan to do.

• Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and prop-

erly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push lhe power-

head all the way down. Hand spin the blade and check

for clearance. Tilt the power-head to 45 degree bevel

and repeal the check. If the blade hits anything, make

the adjustments shown in the Maintaining Maximum

Cutting Capacity section.

• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean

• Make sure the collars' recessed sides are facing the

blade,

• Using 1/4" hex end of combination wrench (supplied)

or !/2-inch box end wrench, make sure the arbor

screw is firmly hand lightened.

• Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is

no excessive play in any parts.

Keep work area clean. Clullered areas and benches

invite accidents. Floor musl not be slippery

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

Know your miter saw. Read and understand the

owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool, Learn its

application and limitations as well as the specific poten

lial 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

while any parts are moving.

Avoid Accidental Starting. Make sure switch is "OFF"

before plugging miter saw into a power outlet.

Plan your work.

Use The Right Tool. Don't force 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

)osition.

and Ears

Dress for safety.

Any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the

eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Wear

safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87.1

(shown on package), Everyday eyeglasses have only

impact resistant lenses They are not safety glasses

Safety goggles are available at Sears retail stores

Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1

could seriously hurt you when they break.

WEAFI YOUR

CAUTION: Because of the sliding action of this

saw, this machine is not designed for cutting met-

als. Use this miter saw to cut only wood, and wood

like products. Other materials may shatter, bind on

the blade, start fires or create other dangers.

•Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry

(rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and draw

you into moving pads.

*Wear nonslip footwear.

- Tie back long hair.

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• Rolllongsleevesabovetheelbow.

•Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing

damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using miter

saw for hours at a time.

• 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 to be cut.

Plan your work to avoid thrown pieces, when the

w0rkpiece binds on the blade and is torn from your

hands.

Plan how you will make the cut. Always:

• Make sure the blade is not spinning.

• Raise the blade.

• Slide the saw out above the lronl edge of the work-

piece before starting saw, and

• Push the sawblade down on top of the wood and back

toward the rear of the saw to make the cut.

IDANGER: NEVER pull the saw toward you during a

cut. The blade can suddenly climb up on top of the

workpiece and force itself toward you.

Plan how you will hold the workpiece from start to

finish:

• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a

sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into

the blade.

• Don't Overreach. Keep good footing and balance.

• Keep your face and body to one side of sawblade, out

of line wilh a possible throwback.

• Never cut Freehand:

- Brace your workpiece solidly against the fence and

table top so it will not rock or twist during the cut.

- Make sure there's no debris between the workpiece

and its supports.

- Make sure no gaps between the workpiece, fence

and table will let the workpiece shift after it is cut in

two.

• Cut only one workpiece at a time.

•Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it's

cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the

blade and thrown violently

• Clear everything except the workpiece and related

support devises off the table before turning the miter

saw on.

•Secure Work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the

work when it's practical.

Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward

workpieces:

° Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)

for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held

down to the table top.

• Never use another person as a substitute for a table

extension, or as additional support for a workpiece that

is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table or to

help feed, support or pull the work'piece.

• Do not use this saw to cut pieces too small to let you

easily hold the work while you keep the thumb side of

your index (pointer) finger against the outside edge of

the fence.

• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your

work so it will not slip and pinch the blade and be tom

from your hands. A piece of molding, for example,

must lie flat or be he!d by a fixture or jig that will not let

it twist, rock or slip while being cut.

• Properly support round material such as dowel rods, or

tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being cut,

causing the blade to "bite." To avoid this, always use a

fixture designed to properly hold your workpiece.

Whenever Saw Is Running

WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from fre-

quent use of your miter saw) cause a careless mis-

take. A careless fraction of a second is enough to

cause a severe injury.

Before starting your cut, watch the miter saw while it

runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop

immediately. Turn the saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not

restart until finding and correcting the problem.

Keep Children Away, Keep all visitors a safe distance

from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of

the miter saw and workpiece.

Never confine the piece being cut off. Never hold it,

clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it while the

blade is spinning. It must be free to move sideways on its

own. If confined, it could get wedged against the blade

and be thrown violently.

Let the blade reach full speed before cutting. This will

help avoid thrown workpieces.

Don't Force Tool. It will do the job better and safer at its

designed rate. Feed the saw into the workpiece only fast

enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding.

Before freeing jammed material:

• Turn miter saw "OFF" by releasing trigger switch.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Unplug the miter saw.

After finishing acut:

• Keep holding the power head down.

• Release the switch, keeping the powerhead down and

wait for all moving parts to stop before moving your

hands.

• If blade doesn't stop within 6 seconds, unplug the saw

and follow the instructions in the Trouble Shooting sec-

tion for fixing the blade brake before using the saw

again.

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Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations (continued)-----

Before Leaving The Saw:

Never Leave Tool Running Unattended. Turn power

off. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

Basic Saw Operations

Making Common Slide Compound Cuts

There are two types of cuts that can be made with the

slide compound miter saw;

1. Chop Cutting

a. The carriage lock knob is tightened and the saw

handle is pushed down to cut through the work-

piece.

b. This type of cut is used mainly for narrow pieces.

2. Slide Cutting

a. The carriage lock knob is left loose, the cutting head

is pulled towards the operator, the sawblade is low-

ered into the workpiece and then pushed to the rear

of the saw to complete the cut.

b. Used for cutting wide pieces.

Make Workshop Child-proof, Lock the shop. Discon-

nect master switches. Store tool away from children and

others not qualified to use the tool.

WARNING: For your convenient use, your saw has

a blade brake. The brake is not asafety device.

Never rely on it to replace proper use of the guard

on your saw. If the blade does not stop within 6

seconds, unplug the saw and follow the instruc-

tions in the Trouble Shooting section for fixing the

brake before using saw again.

WARNING: Do not try to cut short pieces. You can-

not properly support the workpiece and keep your

hold down hand the required distance from the

blade.

Chop Cutting

90° Crosscut

1. Slide the cutting head to the rear as far as it will go.

2. Lock carriage lock knob.

3. Position workpiece on table and against fence.

4. Turn on saw and lower blade into workpiece.

5. After cut is complete turn off saw, allow blade to stop

rotating before allowing cutting head to rise up.

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Slide Cutting

Plan your work to avoid the spinning blade and keep

the workpiece from binding on the blade and flying

out of your hands.

DANGER: Never pull the saw toward you during a

cut. The blade can suddenly climb up on top of the

workpiece and force itself toward you.

DANGER: Never lower the saw completely in front

of the workpiece and then cut only on the forward

push. The upward moving rear portion of the blade

could twist the workpiece from your grasp.

Workpieces up to 12" wide and 2-1/2" thick can be cut fol-

lowing the directions below:

1. Put wood against fence.

2. Loosen the carriage lock knob.

3. Grasp the saw handle and pull the carriage until the

arbor (center of sawblade) is over the front edge of the

workpiece.

4. Switch on the saw and allow to come to full speed.

5. Push the saw handle all the way down and cut through

the leading edge of the workpiece.

6. Gently push the saw handle towards the fence com-

pleting the cut.

7. Push power head to full rear position after each cut.

8. Turn motor off and allow blade to come to a complete

stop before moving hands.

9. Allow culling head to rise up by itself.

Push Down

Slide Back

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Body and Hand Position

Proper positioning of your body and hands when operat-

ing the miter saw will make cutting easier and safer.

Never place hands near cutting area. Place hand so that

all pads are at least 4 '_from path of blade. Hold work-

piece firmly to the fence and table to prevent movement

toward the blade. Keep hands in position until trigger

has been released and the blade has completely

stopped. Before making a cut, make a "dry run" with the

power off so you can see the path of the blade.

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Miter Cut

When a miter cut is required, move the saw to the

desired angle. Move with the handle to the miter angle to

make the cut.

There are settings on the miter scale for angles

(degrees), crown molding and rafter slope(s).

NOTE: Remember to loosen the miter lock handle before

changing the miter angle.

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Miter Angle

Bevel Cut

When a bevel cut is required. Loosen bevel lock knob.

Tilt the blade to desired bevel angle. Lock the bevel lock

knob. Stand to the left side of the handle to make the cut.

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Compound Cut

When a compound cut is required, select the desired

bevel and miter positions. Move with the handle to the

miter angle to make the cut.

Crown molding settings are specially marked on miter

and bevel scales.

Cutting Bowed Material

Before cutting a workpiece, check to make sure it is not

bowed. If it is bowed the workpiece must be positioned

and cut as illustrated.

WARNING: Do not position workpiece incorrectly

or try to cut the workpiece without the support of

the fence. This will cause pinching of the work-

piece on, the blade. The workpiece could suddenly

j_Jmpor move and your hand could hit the blade.

Correct

Incorrect

Hold Down Clamp Installation

The hold down clamp is used to help hold the workpiece

in the correct cutting position. It may be used on eilher

the left side of the miter saw or the fight side. Before turn-

ing the saw on make sure the hold down clamp does not

interfere with the culling action of the saw.

1. Insert grooved end of clamp support shaft into boss in

rear of fence. Tighten pan head screw so it bottoms in

the shaft groove.

2. Slip clamp casting over clamp support shaft and

tighten wing screw onto shaft at the aesired location

Clamp

Casting

Clamp

Support

aft

Groove

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Hold Down Clamp Usage

WARNING: Avoid thrown workpieces. Avoid bind-

ing the work against the blade:

-Always hold or clamp your work down to the

saw.

-Do not hold or clamp the workpiece on both

sides of the blade. The blade can throw a cut off

piece if you confine the workpiece on both sides

of the blade.

- Read and follow the instructions in the remainder

of your saw's owners manual.

- This accessory was designed to make your miter

saw operations more convenient. Read and

understand these instructions completely before

use.

-Always perform dry runs. Make sure the saw is

unplugged. Completely set up your saw. Pull the

blade and power head through the full range of

motion to check for interference. The clamp can

be used in a left or right configuration. Make sure

that your blade, saw guard or motor does not

interfere with the clamp. Correct any interference

before use.

-Always tighten the clamp so that the workpiece

is secured between the clamp and fence, support

or base. No visible gap should be present

between saw and wood.

NOTE: The clamp can be used only in a vertical position.

1. Place material to be cut on table of miter saw. Secure

workpiece to the fence and table by turning knob to

tighten clamp. Do not overtighten the clamp. It should

just lightly hold the wood against the lence and table.

Workpiece

be cut off

2. Perform a dry run with the saw unplugged.: After you

believe that the saw is completely set up, pull the

power head down as il you were making an actual cut.

Check for interferences and for potentially dangerous

situations. Adjust the set up so that a safe operation

can be completed.

3. Complete the cut as instructed in the remainder of you

miter saw owners manual.

IMPORTANT: To help perform the safest and most pre-

cise miter saw cut. make the cut and then release the

power switch. Hold the power head down and keep your

hands in place until the blade stops rolating. Then raise

the power head and remove workpiece from work table.

Workpiece Support

Long pieces need extra supports. The supports should

be placed along the workpiece so the workpiece does not

sag and your hand holding the workpiece is positioned 4"

or more from the blade path. The support should let the

workpiece lay flat on the base and work table during the

cutting operation.

NOTE: When mounted on a large flat sudace, the miter

saw table is 3 1/2" high. A finished 4x4 or a supported

2x4 on edge can be used as work support extension.

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Rough Cutting A Dado

By using the depth adjustment knob it is possible to

rough cut a dado as shown. After the two outside cuts

have been completed the inside material (represented

by slanted lines) is removed with a chisel.

1. Set the depth of cut by loosening the stop knob on the

depth adjustment bolt. Do not change the position of

the two (2) jam nuts on the end of the bolt.

2. Turn the depth adjustment bolt to the correct setting.

3. Tighten the stop knob,

4. Cut the two outside grooves.

5. Use a wood chisel to remove the material between the

outside grooves.

NOTE: Because of the sawblades cutting arc material at

the beginning or end of the cut(s) may have to be

removed with a chisel.

Cut These Grooves

With Saw

Use a Chisel to

Cutout the Middle Workpiece

Helpful Hints When Cutting Compound

Miters

Tips for Cutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames

and Boxes

A compound miter is a cut usually requiring .both a miter

setting and bevel setting. A compound miter is used for

making frames or boxes that have sloping sides and are

wide at one end and narrow at the opposite end. Com-

pound miters are "tricky" to make because the miter set-

ling and bevel setting are directly related to each other.

Every time the miter setting is changed the bevel setting

must also be adjusted; likewise every adjustment to

bevel requires a corresponding adjustment to miter.

Because it may take several tries to obtain the desired

angle, it is advisable to make test cuts on a scrap piece

of material,

Tips for Cutting Moldings

A compound miter saw is also excellent for cutting mold-

ing. Molding is sometimes difficult because in order to fit

correctly it must be precisely cut.

Compound Cut Box

Cutting Base Moldings

Base moldings and many other moldings can be cut on a

miter saw. The set up of the saw depends on your mold-

ing and your application as shown. Always make sure

moldings rest firmly against fence and table.

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(Miter at 45°, Bevel at 0°) (Miter at 0°, Bevel at 45 °)

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Basic Saw Operations (continued)

Cutting Crown Moldings

Plan Ahead so that you are not tempted to reach across

_aw blade to steady newly severed workpiece.

Crown Moldings can be cut using two methods, work-

piece standing up (as it would be mounted on wall) and

workpiece lying flat on table (see chart and illustration).

Most Standard (U.S.) crown molding has a top rear angle

(angle that fits next to ceiling) of 52° and a bottom rear

angle (angle that fits against wall) of 38 ° .

1. Workpiece standing up, usually cut inverted from

ceiling mounted orientation. Fixturing: Optional fence

mounted crown molding jigs which locate workpiece.

See recommended accessories. (Table clamp is help-

ful). Hand is holding workpiece to fence when the cuts

are made. All cuts are made at 0° bevel setting and

45 ° miter (see illustration).

NOTE: The slide mechanism and the blade diameter of

the 8-1/4 slide compound miter saw limit the capacity of

cutting a particular application. Always perform a dry run

cut so you can determine if the operation being

attempted is possible before power is applied to the saw.

Larger pieces may be cut using method 2.

2. Workpiece lying flat for compound cut (see chart and

illustration).

Miter and Bevel Settings for Standard Crown Molding

Lying Flat on Miter Saw Table.

Bevel Miter

Setting Setting Type Of Cut

Left Side, Inside Corner

33.8 ° 31.6 ° 1. Position top molding against

Right fence.

2. Left side is finished piece.

Right Side, Inside Corner

33.8° 31.6 ° 1. Position bottom of molding

Left against fence.

2. Left side is finished piece.

Left Side, Outside Comer

33.8 ° 31.6 ° 1. Position bottom of molding

Left against fence.

2. Right side is finished piece.

Right Side, Outside Comer

33.8 ° 31.6 ° 1. Position top of molding

Right against fence.

2. Right side is finished piece.

NOTE: On all above cuts lay molding with broad back

surface flat on table.

Pretesting Compound Settings On Scrap Material Is

Extremely Important!

NOTE: The above angles assume that the constructed

wall corner is exactly 90 °. In typical construction, this is

not always the case. Measure wall and make necessary

adjustments to cutting angles.

Inside

Corner

Outside

Corner

Compound Cut Crown Moldings

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(Saw at 0° Bevel, 45 ° Miter)

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(See Chart for Bevel and Miter Settings)

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Maintenance and Lubrication

Maintenance

DANGER: Never put lubricants on the blade while

it is spinning.

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-

ing or electrical shock, unplug the power cord

before working on the saw.

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 original assem-

bly to avoid electrical shock.

Replacing Carbon Brushes

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. To inspect or replace

brushes, first unplug the saw. Then remove the black

plastic cap on the side of the motor (caution, this cap is

spring loaded by the brush assembly). Then pull out the

brush. Repeat for the other side. To reassemble reverse

the procedure. The ears on the metal end of the brush

assembly go in the same hole the carbon part fits into.

Tighten the cap snugly but 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 that reduces motor performance and

increases wear.

Lower Blade Guard

Do not use the saw without the lower 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 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 build up

with a damp cloth.

CAUTION: Do not use solvents onthe guard. They ]

could make the plastic "cloudy" and brittle. I

WARNING: When cleaning lower guard unplug the I

saw from the outlet to avoid unexpected start-up. I

Sawdust

Periodically, sawdust will accumulate under the work

table and base. This could cause difficulty in the move-

ment of the work table when setting up a miter cut. Fre-

quently blow out or vacuum up the sawdust.

WARNING: If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye

protection to keep debris from blowing into 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 fur-

ther lubrication is required (see below).

Infrequent Lubrication as Required:

Slide tubes: Squirt automotive type oil directly on tubes. It

will be picked up and dispersed by built-in felt wicks.

Chop pivot: Apply spray lubricant to main torsion

spring. Light machine oil or aerosol will penetrate from

ends and junction points. Qualilied service technician can

remove pivot upstop to relieve spring tension, and 2 met-

ric set screws holding shaft in order to drive shaft about

3/4" right. Exposed surfaces are lubricated with automo-

tive type oil.

Central pivot of plastic guard: Use light household oil

(sewing machine oil) on metal-to-metal or metal-to-plas-

tic guard contact areas as required for smooth, quiet

operation. Avoid excess oil, to which sawdust will cling.

Bevel Lock Handle: Unscrew handle assembly and

grease the threads.

Link: (Which actuates lower guard movement) may be

oiled at rear pivot, greased at ball-bearing contact, and

oiled where link actuates acetal roller of lower guard

if down chop motion is hard to start.

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Sears Recommends the Following Accessories

Recommended Accessories

WARNING: To avoid injury from unsafe accesso- I

ries, use only accessories shown on the recom- I

mended accessories list in this manual.

Leg Set ................................................................ 9-22246

Dust bag .............................................................. 9-23467

Clamp Accessory ................................................. 9-29000

Extension Accessory ........................................... 9-29001

Crown Molding Accessory ................................... 9-29002

Sawdust Collection Hose ..................................... 9-17866

Basic Blade Requirements

8-1/4" Diameter

Blades marked !or 5,500 RPM or higher.

5/8" Arbor Hole

Recommended for Miter Saws

Carbide Tipped Sawblades

WARNING: Read warnings and conditions on your

carbide sawblade.

Do not operate saw without proper sawblade

guard in place. Carbide is a very hard but brittle

material. Care should be taken while mounting,

using and storing carbide blades to prevent acci-

dental damage. Slight shocks, such as striking tip

during 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.

Never use blade on saw that will exceed maximum

recommended blade R.P.M. Always wear proper

eye protection which complies with current ANSI

standard Z87.1 when using any power tool. Before

using, always: visually examine blade and tips for

bent blade, cracks, breakage, missing or loose

tips; or other damage. Do not use if damage is sus-

pected. Mount blade securely in proper rotation

direction. Failure to heed all safety instructions

and warnings regarding use of this product can

result in serious bodily injury.

Prohibited Accessories

WARNING: The use of any cutting tool except 8-1!4"

saw blades which meet the requirement under rec-

ommended accessories is prohibited. Do not use

accessories such as shaper cutters or dado sets.

Metal cutting and the use of abrasive wheels is pro-

hibited.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Motor

Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action

problem

Brake does not stop

blade within 6 seconds 1. Brushes not seated or

lightly sticking

2. Motor brake winding

overheated from use of

prohibited blade/acces-

sory or rapid on/off

cycling

3. Arbor screw loose

4. Other

- Inspect/clean/replace brushes. See "Maintenance"

section

- Use only recommended blades/accessories

- Let motor cool down

- Retighten

- Get authorized Sears service. See "Troubleshooting

of brake" section

Motor does not start 1. Fuse - 15 amp time delay fuse, or circuit breaker

2. Brushes worn - See "Maintenance" seclion

3. Other - Get authorized Sears service

Brush sparking when 1. Normal - automatic brake - None

switch released working properly

General

Problem Probable Cause

Blade hits table 1. Adjustment of deplh stop

Angle of cut not accurate 1. Misalignment

Can't adjust miter angles 1. Center bolt too tight

2. Lubrication dried up

Power head wobbles 1. Loose pivot points

Power head won't fully

rise or blade guard won't

fully close

Blade binds, jams, burns

wood

Rough cuts

Tool vibrates or shakes

1. Lubrication needed

2. Part failure

3. Pivot spring or guard

spring not replaced prop-

erly after service

4. Sawdust sticking to slops

1. Improper operation

2. Dull blade

3. Improper blade

4. Warped blade

1. Sawblade not round

2. Sawblade damaged

3. Sawblade loose

4. Other

Suggested Corrective Action

- See "Alignment" section

- See "Alignment" section

- Adjust

- Clean and relubricate between table and base, see

"Maintenance" section

- Wear Eye Protection

- See Bevel Pivot Adjustment in "Alignment" section

- See "Lubrication" section

- Get authorized Sears Service

- Get authorized Sears Service

- Inspect/clean stops

- See "Basic Saw Operation" section

- Replace or sharpen blade

- Replace with 8 1/4" diameter blade designed for

the material being cut

- Replace blade

- Replace blade

- Replace blade

- Tighten arbor screw

- Get authorized Sears Service

Power head hard to pull/ 1. Lube needed See "Lubrication" section

push down

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Wiring Diagram

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 original assem-

bly to avoid electrical shock.

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Polarized

(iide) Blade

_41_ fp-

(White) Field Lead. _L._T__

(Gray) Brake Lead

N.O.

Yellow

Lock Off Button

Locator

(Red) Field Lead

White

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Black

Trouble Shooting Of Brake By Qualified

Service Person Only.

1. Check commutation at no load If there is aheavy

sparking which follows the curvature of the commuta

tor: replace the armature.

2. To continue trouble shooting, now unplug the power

cord.

3. Install service brushes, especially if delayed come-in of

brake has been noticed before failure.

4. Check brake circuit for continuity: remove brush caps

and brushes. Use ohmmeter to check continuity from

brass brush holder to brush holder. If open, locate

exact place using ohmmeter. As indicated by test,

tighten connection or replace field assembly or replace

switch.

5. After repair, check direction of blade rotation vs. guard

arrow.

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Notes

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Repair Parts

Parts List For Craftsman 8-1/4" Slide Compound Miter Saw

Model No. 113.234940

Figure 1

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Figure 2)

9

10

1 2 3

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12

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13 14

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4 (See Figure 3)

29 22

15

17

25

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Repair Parts

Parts List For Craftsman 8-1/4" Slide Compound Miter Saw

Model No. 113.234940

Figure 1

Always order by part number- not by key number

Key Part No. Description

No.

1 819179

2 805561-4

3 818656

4--

5 820628

6 820627

7 820646

8 813249-156

9 STD835025

10 STD840812

11 STD833030

12 820647

13 820623

14 821389-1

15 824207

16 823299

17 820641

18 824208

19 820643

20 820642

21 813313

22 824221

23 818677

Washer, Spring

_lLWasher, .505 x 13/16 x 1/32

Nut, Lock M12 x 1.75

See Figure 3

Spring, Tension

Spacer, Tubular Support

Shall, Bevel

Pin, Roll 6 x 30

* Screw. Hex M8 x 1.25-25

* Nut, M8 x 1.25

* Screw, hex M8 x 125-32

_IL Bolt. Shoulder

Indicator, Bevel

Screw, Pan M5 x 0.8-10

Table

Knob, Muter Lock

Rod

Indicator, Miler

Shoe, Spring

Guide, Rod

Screw, Pan M5 x 0.8-8

Shoe Nylon

Ball, Index

Key

No. Part No. Description

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

4O

41

42

43

44

820649

824322

823335

823492

820638

817694-1

820624

818470-1

824219

808277-9

820732

!41594-17

820706

820626

STD851010

STD852010

820717

820714

820715

820716

SP6005

Spring, Detent

Base w/Scale

Grommet Wrench

Wrench Hex 1/4

Extension

Screw, Pan Cross M6 x 1-15

Fence (Includes Key #33)

Screw, Flat Hd. M5 x 0.8-10

Guard, Fence Danger

Screw Pan Hd 10-32 x 5/8

Washer, Flat M8.5 x 16 x 1.2

Screw, Soc. Cap 5/16-18 x 1

Clamp Work

Shaft

* Washer, Flat MI0 x 19 x 1.8

* Lockwasher, Split-Ring M10

Bolt, Special M10 x 1.5

Handle, Lock

Spring, Compression

Screw, Socket 3ram

See Figure 2

Owners Manual (Not Illustrated)

* Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally

I_. WARNING: These items are important to the of this tool. Do not substitute parts.I

safety common I

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Repair Parts

Parts List For Craftsman 8-1/4" Slide Compound Miter Saw

Model No. 113.234940

Figure 2 -Arm Assembly

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22

21

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Repair Parts

Parts List For Craftsman 8-1/4" Slide Compound Miter Saw

Model No. 113,234940

Figure 2

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

Key I

No. [

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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11

12

Part No. Description

824213

820989

824212

STD840812

818471-7

820664

820663

820665

813313

820236-8

824214

820655

Plug Brass

Spring, Compression

Knob M8 x 1.25-15

Nut, M8 x 1.25

Screw. Set M8 x 1.25-16

Block, Sliding

Washer, Felt 26 x 40 x 4

Plate, Retaining

Screw, Pan Cross M5 x 0.8-8

Nut, Jam M10 x 1.5

Knob M10

Screw, Soc Hd. MIO x 1.5-65

* Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally.

Key Part No. Description

No.

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

820652

820653

820654

813249-82

820629

820651

820667

824210

813249-158

813313-1

820633

Pin-Latch

Spring Latch

Knob, Latch

Pin. Roll 3 x 20

Screw, Stop

Pivot, Support (Includes Key

No. 21)

Bumper, Rubber

Pivot w/Scale and Linear Bearings

Pin, Roll 6 x 40

Screw. Pan M6 x 0.8-10

Clamp, Cord

33

27

26

25

28

33

32

40 4

35 36

21 22 23 24 30 31

20 19

37

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17

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Repair Parts

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2 818471-3

3 820704

4 816668

5 816755-2

6 820698

820699

46-57509-3

82O693

820696

820697

2 820632-1

1 508203

4 818786

1 820705

6 STD840407

1 818671

18 825615

t9 807759

20 823351

21 820724

22 820732-1

23 82O725

Parts List For Craftsman 8-1/4" Slide Compound Miter Saw Model No. 113.234940

Figure 3

Always order by part number - Not by key number

Description

Elbow, Dust

_l'k Screw, Set M6x 1.0-16

,_, Cord w/Plug Guard

Cushion

Screw, Pan M5 x 0.8-15

ZIL Brush

Cap, Brush

* Screw, Pan M4 x 0.7-26

Motor & Arm Assembly

Lock. Arbor

Spring, Arbor Lock

Retaining Ring E5

Switch (Includes Key No. 14)

Button, Lock

Handle, LH.

* Nut Hex M4 x 0.7

Blade Collar

Blade, 8-1/4 40 Tooth

_IL Blade. Washer (Includes Key No. 17 & 20)

_1, Screw, Hex L.H. M8 x 1.25-20

,_. Screw, Shoulder M5 x 0.8 (Includes Key No. 37)

_. Washer 7.5 x 16 x 0.6mm

_, Spacer 7 x 10 x 4 (Includes Key No. 37)

I<'v..e_ Part No. Description

No.

24 820729

25 821875-2

26 821063-1

27 820238-5

28 817449-1

29 820732-2

30 821873

31 STD551010

32 820726

33 820727

34 816677

35 821878

36 821859

37 STD511105

38 60012

39 821875-1

40 824215

41 820238-2

42 817357-1

43 818670

44 813315-2

45 STD852008

46 820736

Link (Includes Key No. 37)

Screw, Shoulder M6

Washer M8 x 16 x 0.5

Washer 6.5 x 13 x 0.8mm

Nut, Lock M6 x 1.0

Washer 5.5 x 16 x 0.8mm

_'_ Screw, Shoulder

*Washer 13/64 x 1/2 x 1/16

,_ Retainer, Guard

1: Guard. Lower (Includes Key No. 37)

:1:Spring, Guard (Includes Key No. 37)

Screw, Shoulder

Sleeve, Rubber

* Screw, Pan Cross No. 10-32 x 1/2

_. Nut, Lock 10-32

A Screw, Shoulder

Bearing, Iron

,_Washer M6 x 12x 1.6

Screw, Pan M4 x 12

Clamp Cord

Screw, Pan M8 x 1.25 15

* Lockwasher M8

Guard, Upper

* Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally

:J:CAUTION: See Mechanical Assembly Caution below. ]

These items are important to the safety of this tool. Do not substitute common parts. I

WARNING:

•WARNING: Uncontrolled spring release or misinstallation of these parts may create a Hazard unless repair is done by a qualified service technician,

Repair service is available at your nearest Sears store.

CAUTION: Mechanical assembly, to qualified service technician.

1. Wear approved eye protection when working with coil springs including spring, arbor lock 820697.

2. Incorrect reassembly of torsion spring 820628 can cause an unsafe condition because cutting head fails to rise fully to stop, or because spring fails

through overstress.

3. Improper reassembly of mechanisms controlling movement of lower guard 620727 can cause an unsafe condition because guard fails to operate

freely as cutting head is moved up and down or because, with cutting head up, manually rotated guard is not (lightly) restored to the closed position

by guard spring 816677.

To prevent switch damage when removing leads: See wiring diagram (text) on page 28

II

SEARS

owner's

manual

MODEL NO.

113.234940

The model number of your 8-1/4

inch Slide Compound Miter Saw

will be found on a plate attached

to your saw, at the back of the

Miter Saw base.

When requesting service or

ordering pads, always provide

the following information:

• Product Type

• Model Number

• Pad Number

• Part Description

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8-1/4 INCH SLIDE

COMPOUND MITER SAW

For the repair or replacement parts you need

Call 7 am 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

For in-homemajor brandrepair service

OWl24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

For the location of a

Sears RepairService Center in yourarea

(;all 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For informationon purchasinga Sears

Maintenance Agreementor to inquire

about an existingAgreement

Call g am - 5 pro, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

SEARS

Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.

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