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Operator's Manual

12 iN. DUAL BEVEL SLiDiNG

COMPOUND MITER SAW WiTH

LASER TRAC ®

Model No. 137.186290

C US

CAUTION:

Before using this Miter Saw,

read this manual and follow

all its Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions

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0 Installation

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0 Maintenance

0 Parts List

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SECTION PAGE

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

Product Specifications .............................................................................. 3

Symbols ..................................................................................................... 4

Power Tool Safety .................................................................................... 5

Compound Miter Saw Safety .................................................................... 7

Electrical Requirements and Safety .......................................................... 9

Accessories and Attachments ................................................................... 11

Tools Needed for Assembly ...................................................................... 12

Carton Contents ........................................................................................ 13

Know Your Compound Miter Saw ............................................................. 14

Glossary of Terms ..................................................................................... 15

Assembly ................................................................................................. 17

Adjustments .............................................................................................. 22

Operation .................................................................................................. 28

Maintenance ............................................................................................. 41

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................. 43

Parts List ................................................................................................... 45

Repair Protection Agreements .................................................................. 50

CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against

any defects in material or workmanship. A defective product will receive free

repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the

web site: www.craftsman.com

This warranty does not cover the blade, which is an expendable part that can

wear out from normal use within the warranty period.

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

rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

,_k WARNING]

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other

construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California

to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples

of these chemicals are:

o Lead from lead-based paints,

o Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

o Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this

type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemical: work in a well

ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those

2012/05

Motor:

Power Source ........................................... 120V AC, 60 Hz, 15 Amp

Speed ....................................................... 4200 RPM (No load)

Brake ........................................................ Electric

Double insulated ....................................... Yes

Motor Arbor Shaft Size .............................. 5/8 in.

Blade Size:

Diameter ....................................................

Arbor size .................................................

Rotating Table:

Diameter ....................................................

Miter Detent Stops ....................................

Bevel Positive Stops .................................

Cutting Capacity:

12 in.

1 in. w/a 5/8 in. reducer

12-15/16 in.

0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45° Right & Left,

60° Right

0, 33.9, 45 ° Right & Left

Crosscut ................................................... 4 in. x 12-1/4 in.

Miter 45 ° Left ........................................... 4 in. x 8-3/4 in.

Miter 60° Right ........................................... 4 in. x 6-1/4 in.

Bevel 45 ° Left ............................................ 2-3/16 in. x 12-1/4 in.

Bevel 45 ° Right .......................................... 1-9/16 in. x 12-1/4 in.

45° Miter and 45° Bevel Left ..................... 2-3/16 in. x 8-3/4 in.

45° Miter and 45° Bevel Right ................... 1-9/16 in. x 8-3/4 in.

Crown Moulding Nested ............................ 6-5/8 in.

Base Moulding Against Fence ................... 4-1/4 in.

i,i_ WARNING i

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper

circuit protection. This tool is wired at the factory for 110-120 Volt operation.

It must be connected to a 110=120 Volt /15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit

breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn,

cut or damaged in any way. Before using your tool, it is critical that you read

and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result

in serious injury to you or damage to the tool.

WARNING iCONS

Your power tool and its Operator's Manual may contain "WARNING iCONS"

(a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid,

apotentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these

symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are

some of the symbols you may see.

SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.

PROHiBiTiON

WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields.

WEAR RESPIRATORY AND HEARING PROTECTION: Always wear

respiratory and hearing protection.

READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL: To reduce

the risk of injury, user and all bystanders must read and understand

Operator's manual before using this product.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE: Failure to keep your hands

away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.

SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK

[,A DANGER i

i_ WARNING 1

IA CAUTION]

DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which.

if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

I CAUTION i CAUTION: used without the safety alert symbol indicates

a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

GENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

BEFOREUSINGTHISPOWERTOOL

Safetyisa combinationofcommon

sense,stayingalertandknowinghow

to useyourpowertool.

CAUTION

To avoid mistakes that could cause

serious injury, do not plug the tool in

until you have read and understood

the following.

1. READ and become familiar

with the entire 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. Form the habit

of checking to see that keys and

adjusting wrenches are removed

from the tool before turning ON.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.

Cluttered areas and benches invite

accidents.

.DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS

ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use

power tools in damp locations, or

expose them to rain or snow. Keep

work area well lit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All

visitors and bystanders should be

kept a safe distance from work area.

7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF

with padlocks, master switches or by

removing starter keys.

8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will

do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was designed.

9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not

force the tool or an attachment to do

a job for which it was not designed.

10.USE PROPER EXTENSION

CORDS. Make sure your extension

cord is in good condition. When

using an extension cord, be sure to

use one heavy enough to carry the

current your product will draw. An

undersized cord will result in a drop

in line voltage and in loss of power

which will cause the tool to overheat.

The table on page 10 shows the

correct size to use depending on

cord length and nameplate ampere

rating. If in doubt, use the next

heavier gauge. The smaller the

gauge number, the heavier the cord.

11.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do

not wear loose clothing, gloves,

neckties, rings, bracelets or other

jewelry which may get caught in

moving parts. Nonslip footwear is

recommended. Wear protective hair

covering to contain long hair.

12. ,SP_L ALWAYS WEAR EYE

UPROTECTION. Any power

tool can throw foreign

objects into the eyes and

could cause permanent eye damage.

ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles

(not glasses) that comply with ANSI

Safety standard Z87.1. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact-

resistant lenses. They ARE NOT

safety glasses. Safety Goggles are

available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses

or goggles not in compliance with

ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure

you when they break.

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13. WEAR A FACE MASK

OR DUST MASK. Sawing

operation produces dust.

14. SECURE WORK. Use

clamps or a vise to hold

work when practical. It

is safer than using your

hand and it frees both hands to

operate the tool.

part that is damaged should be

properly repaired or replaced.

20. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL

RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN

THE POWER "OFF". Do not walk

away from a running tool until the

blade comes to a complete stop

and the tool is unplugged from the

power source.

1&DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM

POWER SOURCE before servicing,

and when changing accessories

such as blades, bits and cutters.

16.REDUCE THE RISK OF

UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure switch is in the OFF

position before plugging the tool in.

17.USE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES. Consult this

Operator's Manual for recommended

accessories. The use of improper

accessories may cause risk of injury

to yourself or others.

18.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL.

Serious injury could occur if the

tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is

unintentionally contacted.

19.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.

Before further use of the tool, a

guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to

determine that it will operate

properly and perform its intended

function - check for alignment of

moving parts, binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, mounting

and any other conditions that may

affect its operation. A guard or other

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep

proper footing and balance at all

times.

NEVER reach your hand or arm

across the path of the cutting blade.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

Keep tools sharp and clean for best

and safest performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

WARNING: Dust generated from

certain materials can be hazardous

to your health. Always operate saw

in well-ventilated area and provide

for proper dust removal.

{_ DANGER i

People with electronic devices,

such as pacemakers, should

consult their physician(s) before

using this product. Operation

of electrical equipment in close

proximity to a heart pacemaker

could cause interference or failure

of the pacemaker.

SPECiFiCSAFETYiNSTRUCTiONS

FOR THiS COMPOUND MITER SAW

.DO NOT operate the miter saw

until it is completely assembled

and installed according to these

instructions.

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iF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly

familiar with the operation of miter

saws, seek guidance from your

supervisor, instructor or other

qualified person.

ALWAYS hold the work firmly

against the fence and table.

DO NOT perform any operation

free hand (use clamp wherever

possible).

KEEP HANDS out of the path of the

saw blade. If the workpiece you are

cutting would cause your hands to

be within 8-3/4 in. of the saw blade,

the workpiece should be clamped in

place before making the cut.

BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs

freely and is free of vibration.

ALLOW the motor to come up to full

speed before starting a cut.

KEEP THE MOTOR AiR SLOTS

CLEAN and free of chips or dust.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles

are tight before cutting, even if the

table is positioned in one of the

positive stops.

9. BE SURE both the blade and the

collar are clean and the arbor bolt is

tightened securely.

10.USE only blade collars specified for

your saw.

11.NEVER use blades larger in

diameter than 12 inches.

12.NEVER apply lubricants to the

blade when it is running.

13.ALWAYS check the blade for

cracks or damage before operation.

Replace a cracked or damaged

blade immediately.

14.NEVER use blades recommended

for operation at less than 4200 RPM.

15.ALWAYS keep the blade guards in

place and use at all times.

16.NEVER reach around the saw

blade.

17.MAKE SURE the blade is not

contacting the workpiece before the

switch is turned ON.

1&iMPORTANT: After completing the

cut, release the trigger and wait for

the blade to stop before returning

the saw to the raised position.

1&MAKE SURE the blade has come

to a complete stop before removing

or securing the workpiece, changing

the workpiece angle or changing the

angle of the blade.

20.NEVER cut metals or masonry

products with this tool. This miter

saw is designed for use on wood

and wood-like products.

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21 .NEVER cut small pieces. If the

workpiece being cut would cause

your hand or fingers to be within

8-3/4 in. of the saw blade the

workpiece is too small.

22.PROVIDE adequate support to the

sides of the saw table for long work

pieces.

23.NEVER use the miter saw in an

area with flammable liquids or

gases.

24.NEVER use solvents to clean plastic

parts. Solvents could possibly

dissolve or otherwise damage the

material.

25.SHUT OFF the power before

servicing or adjusting the tool.

26.DISCONNECT the saw from

the power source and clean the

machine when finished using.

27.MAKE SURE the work area is clean

before leaving the machine.

28.SHOULD any part of your miter saw

be missing, damaged, or fail in any

way, or any electrical component fail

to perform properly, lock the switch

and remove the plug from the power

supply outlet. Replace missing,

damaged, or failed parts before

resuming operation.

29.Because of the downward cutting

motion, your safety requires that

you stay very alert to keeping hands

and fingers away from the path that

the blade travels.

30.Be sure all guards are in place

and working. If a guard seems

slow to return to its normal position

or "hangs-up", adjust or repair it

immediately. Be alert at all times

- especially during repetitive,

monotonous operations. Don't be

lulled into carelessness due to a

false sense of security. Blades

are extremely unforgiving. Clean

the lower guard frequently to help

visibility and movement. Unplug

before adjustment or cleaning.

31.Abrasive cut-off wheels should

not be used on miter saws. Miter

saw guards are not appropriate for

abrasive cut-off wheels.

32.To avoid loss of control or placing

hands in the path of the blade,

hold or clamp all material securely

against the fence when cutting. Do

not perform operations freehand.

33.Support long material at the same

height as the saw table.

34.After completing a cut, release the

trigger switch and allow the blade to

come to a complete stop, then raise

the saw blade from the workpiece

35.Lock the miter saw head in the

down position during transport or

when not in use.

36.DRY RUN - It is important to know

where the blade will intersect with the

workpiece during cutting operations.

Always perform a simulated cutting

sequence with the power tool switched

OFF to gain an understanding of the

projected path of the saw blade. At

some extreme angles, the right or left

side fence might have to be removed

to ensure proper clearance prior to

making a cut.

POWERSUPPLYAND MOTOR

SPECiFiCATiONS

The AC motor used in this saw is

a universal, nonreversible type.

See "MOTOR" in the "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section on page 3.

[,,d_WARNING]

To avoid electrical hazards, fire

hazards, or damage to the tool,

use proper circuit protection. Your

saw is wired at the factory for 120V

operation. Connect to a 120V, 15A

circuit and use a 15A time delay

fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid

shock or fire, if power cord is worn

or cut, or damaged in any way, have

it replaced immediately.

DOUBLE iNSULATED []

The power tool is double insulated to

provide a double thickness of insulation

between you and tool's electrical

system. All exposed metal parts are

isolated from the internal metal motor

components with protecting insulation.

Replacement parts - When servicing,

use only identical replacement parts.

Polarized plugs - This saw has a plug

that looks like the one shown below:

To reduce the risk of electrical shock,

this saw has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other). This plug

will fit in a polarized outlet only one

way. If the plug does not fit fully in the

outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does

not fit, contact a qualified electrician to

install the proper outlet. Do not change

the plug in any way.

[,_k WARNING]

Double insulation does not take the

place of normal safety precautions

when operating this tool.

To avoid electrocution:

1. Use only identical replacement parts

when servicing a tool with double

insulation. Servicing should be

performed by a qualified technician.

2. Do not use power tools in wet or

damp locations or expose them to

rain or snow.

MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION

iMPORTANT

To avoid motor damage, the motor

should be blown out or vacuumed

frequently to keep sawdust from

interfering with the motor ventilation.

1. Connect this saw to a 120V circuit.

This circuit must not be less than a

#12 wire with a 20A time lag fuse or

a #14 wire with a 15A time lag fuse.

NOTE: When using an extension

cord on a circuit with a #14 wire, the

extension cord must not exceed 25

feet in length.

2. If the motor will not start, release

the trigger switch immediately.

UNPLUG THE SAW. Check the

saw blade to make sure it turns

freely. If the blade is free, try to

start the saw again. If the motor

still does not start, refer to the

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.

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3. If the tool suddenly stalls while

cutting wood, release the trigger

switch, unplug the tool and free the

blade from the wood. The saw may

now be started and the cut finished.

4. FUSES may "blow" or circuit

breakers may trip frequently if:

a. MOTOR is overloaded -

overloading can occur if you feed

too rapidly or make too many

start/stops in a short time.

b. LINE VOLTAGE is more

than 10% above or below the

nameplate voltage rating. For

heavy loads, the voltage at motor

terminals must equal the voltage

specified on the nameplate.

c. IMPROPER or dull saw blades

are used.

5. Most motor troubles may be traced

to loose or incorrect connections,

overload, low voltage or inadequate

power supply wiring. Always check

the connections, the load and

supply circuit if the motor doesn't

run well. Check minimum gauge for

the length of cord you are using on

the chart below.

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION

CORDS

Use a proper extension cord. Make

sure your extension cord is in good

condition. When using an extension

cord, be sure to use one heavy enough

to carry the current your product will

draw. An undersized cord will cause

a drop in line voltage, resulting in

loss of power and overheating. The

table below shows the correct size

to use depending on cord length and

nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,

use the next heavier gauge. The smaller

the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Be sure your extension cord is

properly wired and in good condition.

Always replace a damaged extension

cord or have it repaired by a qualified

person before using it. Protect your

extension cords from sharp objects,

excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

Use a separate electrical circuit for

your tools. This circuit must not be

less than a #12 wire with a 20A time lag

fuse or a #14 wire with a 15A time lag

fuse. NOTE: When using an extension

cord on a circuit with a #14 wire, the

extension cord must not exceed 25 feet

in length. Before connecting the tool to

the power line, make sure the switch

is in the OFF position and the electric

current is rated the same as the current

stamped on the motor nameplate,

running at a lower voltage will damage

the motor.

(When using 120 volts only)

Ampere Rating Total length of Cord

MoreThan Not More Than 25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150ft.

0 6 18 16 16 14

6 10 !18 16 14 12

10 j_ [_6 _6 !4 !2

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CAUTION: In all cases make certain

the receptacle in question is

properly grounded. If you are not

sure, have a certified electrician

check the receptacle.

RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES

i_ WARNING]

eUse only accessories

recommended for this miter saw.

Follow instructions that accompany

accessories. Use of improper

accessories may cause hazards.

o The use of any cutting tool

except 12 in. 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.

• Do not attempt to modify this

tool or create accessories not

recommended for use with this

tool. Any such alteration or

modification is misuse and could

result in a hazardous condition

leading to possible serious injury.

WAFININGI

Read warnings and conditions on

your CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE.

Do not operate the saw without the

proper saw blade guard in place.

Carbide is a very hard but brittle

material. Care should be taken while

mounting, using, and storing carbide

tipped blades to prevent accidental

damage. Slight shocks, such as

striking the tip while handling, can

seriously damage the blade. Foreign

objects in the workpiece, such as

wire or nails, can also cause tips

to crack or break off. Before using,

always visually examine the blade

and tips for bent blade, cracks,

breakage, missing or loose tips, or

other damage. Do not use if damage

is suspected. Failure to heed safety

instructions and warnings can result

in serious bodily injury.

ACCESSORIES

Visit a Craftsman Hardware

Department or see the Craftsman

Power and Hand Tool Catalog to

purchase recommended accessories

for this power tool.

AkWARNINGI

To avoid the risk of personal injury,

do not modify this power tool or use

accessories that are not Craftsman

recommended.

Supplied Not supplied

Blade Wrench Adjustable Wrench

5 mm Hex Wrench

Phillips Screwdriver

Slotted Screwdriver

Combination Square

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over (see dotted figure).

Draw light line on

board along this edge.

Straight edge or a 3/4 in. board, this

edge must be perfectly straight.

Should not gap or overlap when square

flipped over (see dotted figure).

UNPACKINGYOUR MITER SAW

{,A WARNING j

To avoid injury from unexpected

starting or electrical shock, do not

plug the power cord into a source

of power during unpacking and

assembly. This cord must remain

unplugged whenever you are

working on the saw.

1. Remove the miter saw from the

carton.

IMPORTANT: Do not lift miter saw

by the trigger switch handle. It may

cause misalignment. Lift machine by

the built-in carry handle.

2. Place the saw on a secure stationary

work surface.

3. Separate all parts from the packing

material. Check each one with the

illustration to make certain all items

are accounted for, before discarding

any packing material.

l_ WARNING 1

If any part is missing or damaged,

do not attempt to assemble the

miter saw, or plug in the power cord

until the missing or damaged part is

correctly replaced. To avoid electric

shock, use only identical replacement

parts when servicing double insulated

tools. Call 1-800=4-MY-HOME efor

replacement parts.

Operator's Manual

Hold-down Clamp

Dust Port Elbow Hold-down Clamp

Lock Knobs

Dust Bag Blade Wrench Miter Handle

Built-inCarryHandle

(Liftunithere)_

Motor Built-inCarryHandle

(Liftunithere) ON/OFF

TriggerSwitch

Hold-downClamp

SlidingFence 4>

TriggerSwitch

Handle

Blade

Guard

MiterHandle

Stop

LeftTableExtension Table Up-frontBevel

LockHandle PositiveStop

LockingLever

SafetyLock-offButton

LaserTracGuide

Blade........

BeltCover

LockStopLatch

SlideCarriage

LockKnob

BevelScale

_Bevel DetentPin

Mounting

Base RightExtension

TableInse ,; Table

PositiveMiter

Quick-camMiterLockDetents

--.ExtensionTable

LockKnob

AMPERAGE(AMPS)- A measure

oftheflowofelectriccurrent.Higher

ratingsgenerallymeansthetoolis

suitedforheavieruse.

ARBORLOCK- Allowstheuserto

keepthebladefromrotatingwhile

tighteningorlooseningthearborbolt

duringbladereplacementorremoval.

BASE- Supportsthetable,holds

accessoriesandallowsforworkbench

orlegsetmounting.

BEVELLOCKINGHANDLE- Locks

themitersawat adesiredbevelangle.

BEVELSCALE- Tomeasurethe

bevelangleofthesawblade0° to45°

leftandright.

CARBIDETIPPED- Extremelyhard

steelpieceswithsharpcuttingedges

fastenedtocuttingtoolssuchassaw

blades.

COVERPLATESCREW- Loosenthis

screwandrotatetheplateforaccessto

thebladearborbolt.

DOUBLE-INSULATED- Aformof

electricalprotectionfeaturingtwo

separateinsulationsystemsto help

protectagainstelectricalshock.

EXTENSIONCORD- Anelectriccord

usedbetweenpowertoolsandoutletsto

extendtherangeofthetools.Themore

amerageyourtooluses,thelongerthe

distance,thelargerthesizeofthewire

neededinyourextensioncord.

requirementsofANSIZ.87.1(USA)or

CSAZ94.3-M88(Canada).

FACESHIELD- Animpactresistant

shieldthathelpstoprotectyourface

fromchips,sparks,smalldebris.

Shouldonlybeusedinconjunctionwith

additionaleyeprotection.

FENCE- Helpsto keeptheworkpiece

frommovingwhensawing.Scaledto

assistwithaccuratecutting.

GUARD- Protectivedevisethatforms

abarrierbetweena hazardousobject

suchasablade,wheelorcutterand

theoperator.

LOCKSTOPLATCH- Locksthemiter

sawintheloweredpositionforcompact

storageandtransportation.

INSTRUCTION OR OPERATOR'S

MANUAL - Booklet accompanying

your power tool that describes the

hazards and safe operation procedures,

outlines basic tool operation, care and

maintenance.

MITER HANDLE - Used to rotate the

table, and to rotate the saw to a right or

left cutting position.

MITER SCALE - Measures the miter

angle of the saw blade. Positive stop

index points have been provided at

0°, 15° , 22.5 °, 31.6 ° and 45 ° right and

left, and 60° right.

MOUNTING HOLES - To mount the

miter saw to a stable surface.

EYE PROTECTION - Googles or

spectacles intended to protect your

eyes. Eye protection should meet the

ON/OFFTRIGGERSWITCH- Tostart

thetool,squeezethetrigger.Release

thetriggertoturnoffthemitersaw.

POSITIVESTOPLOCKINGLEVER-

Locksthemitersawatapresetpositive

stopforthedesiredmiterangle.

SWITCHHANDLE- Theswitch

handlecontainsthetriggerswitchand

thelaseron/offswitch.Thebladeis

loweredintotheworkpiecebypushing

downonthehandle.Thesawwill

returnto itsuprightpositionwhenthe

handleisreleased.

WARNINGLABELS- Readand

understandforyourownsafety.Make

surealllabelsarepresentonmachine

andlegible.

HEEL- Misalignmentoftheblade.

KERF- Thewidthofa sawcut,

determinedbythethicknessandsetof

theblade.

KICKBACK- suddenandunintended

movementofthetoolorworkpiece.Itis

typicallycausedbybindingorpinching

oftheworkpiece.

MITERCUT- A miterisatypeofjoint

wherethetwopartsto bejoinedarecut

atanangle,andtypicallythefinished

jointformsa90-degreeangle.Also

commonlyspelled"mitre".

REVOLUTIONSPERMINUTE (RPM)

- The number of turns completed by a

spinning object in one minute.

WRENCH STORAGE - Convenient

storage to prevent misplacing the blade

wrench.

WOODWORKING TERMS

ARBOR - The shaft on which a blade

is mounted.

BEVEL CUT - An angle cut made

through the face of the workpiece.

COMPOUND CUT - An angled cut to

both the edge and face of a board, most

common use is with crown molding.

CROSS CUT - A cut which runs across

the board perpendicular to the grain.

FREEHAND - Performing a cut without

using a fence (guide), hold down or

other proper device to prevent the

workpiece from twisting during the

cutting operation.

SAW BLADE PATH - The area of the

workpiece or table top directly in line

with the travel of the blade or the part

of the workpiece which will be cut.

SET - The distance between two saw

blade tips, bent outward in opposite

directions to each other. The further

apart the tips are, the greater the set.

THIN-KERF BLADE - Thinner than

normal blades, remove less material,

smaller kerfs (between .065 in. and

.070 in.). Blade thinness also may

increase the heat generated while

cutting.

WORKPIECE - The wood being cut. The

surfaces of a workpiece are commonly

referred to as faces, ends and edges.

{_ 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.

UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE

(FIG. A)

After removing the saw from the carton,

by the two carry handles, loosen the

slide carriage lock knob (1). When

transporting or storing the miter saw,

the slide carriage should always be

locked in position. The slide carriage

lock knob (1) is located on the right

side of the slide carriage.

Fig. A

2. Pull out the lock stop latch (2).

3. Allow the cutting head to rise to the

uppermost position.

When transporting or storing the miter

saw, the cutting head should always be

locked in the down position:

1. Push the cutting head (1) down to

the collapsed position.

2. Push the lock stop latch (2) into the

locking hole (3).

iMPORTANT: To avoid damage,

never carry the miter saw by the

switch handle, the cutting arm, or the

miter table handle. ALWAYS use the

designated carrying handles located on

the top of the machine.

Fig. B 1

3

2

LOCKING THE CUTTING HEAD (FIG. B)

{_ WARNING]

To avoid injury and damage to the

saw, transport or store the miter saw

with the cutting head in the down

position. NEVER use the lock stop

latch to hold the cutting head in a

down position for cutting operations.

iNSTALLiNG THE MITER HANDLE

(FIG. C)

1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the

hole located at the front of the miter

saw (2).

Fig. C

2

To unlock the cutting head from the

collapsed position:

1. Push down slightly on the cutting

head (1).

17

INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. D)

1. Install the dust port elbow (3) on the

dust port located in the back of the

saw head, behind the motor.

2. Place the dust bag neck opening

around the dust port elbow (3), and

release the metal collar.

Fig. D 3

Fig. F

2 ,_o_,_ o-

'.iI

_7_ ....

To empty the dust bag (2), squeeze the

metal collar (1) and remove from dust port

elbow. Open the zipper on underside of

the bag and empty into waste container.

NOTE: Check frequently and empty

bag before it gets full.

NOTE: A vacuum hose can be attached

to the saw dust port instead of the dust

bag and elbow.

INSTALLING THE SAFETY HOLD-

DOWN CLAMP (FIG. E, F)

1. Place the hold-down clamp assembly

(1) into one of the mounting holes (2)

located behind the fence.

2. Thread the hold-down clamp knob

(3) into the hole (2) located at the

rear of the saw base.

3. Tighten the hold-down clamp knob (3).

Fig. E

SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. G)

For convenient storage and prevention

of loss, there is a clip (1) located at the

rear of the base for storing the blade

wrench (2).

Fig. G

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE

TABLE INSERT (FIG. H)

[_ WARNING]

TO AVOID INJURY:

o Always unplug the saw to avoid

accidental starting. Remove all

small pieces of material from

the table cavity underlying the

table insert before performing

any cuts. The table insert may

be removed for this purpose,

but always re=attach the table

insert prior to performing a

cutting operation.

o Donot start the sliding

compound miter saw without

checking for interference

between the blade and table

insert. Damage could result

to the blade, table insert or

turntable if blade strike occurs

during the cutting operation.

1. To remove, loosen and remove the

six screws (1) on the table inserts

(2) with a Phillips screwdriver and

remove the table insert.

2. To install, reposition the table insert,

install the six screws and tighten.

3. Check for blade clearance by

moving the slide carriage through

the full motion of the blade in the

table slot.

MOUNTING THE MITER SAW

(FIG. H, I)

i_ WARNING]

To avoid injury from unexpected

saw movement:

o Disconnect the power cord from

the outlet, and lock the cutting

head in the lower position using

the stop latch.

o Lock the slide carriage in place

by tightening the slide carriage

lock knob.

o To avoid back injury, lift the saw

by using the designated carrying

handles located on the top of the

machine. When lifting, bend at

your knees, not from your back.

o Never carry the miter saw by

the power cord or by the switch

handle. Carrying the tool by the

power cord could cause damage

to the insulation or the wire

connections resulting in electric

shock or fire.

o To avoid injury from flying debris,

do not allow visitors to stand

near the saw during any cutting

operation.

o Support the saw on alevel work

surface.

o Bolt or clamp the saw to its

support.

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

eight mounting holes, four 1/4 in.

holes and four 3/8 in. holes. Select

the proper mounting holes based on

the size of bolts used. Bolt the base

of the miter saw (1) to the work

surface (5), using the fastening

method as shown in Fig I.

Fig. I

1Mtersaw ase

2. Hex head bolt

3. Rubber washer _ ,,

4. Flat washer 1- [ i[

5. Work surface 5 -mL- :',

6. Flat washer | ,,

7. Lock washer _ 8

6

8. Hex nut

9. Jam nut 7

NOTE: Mounting hardware is not

included with this tool. Bolts, nuts,

washers and screws must be

purchased separately.

.For portable use, place the

saw on a 3/4 in. thick piece of

plywood. Bolt the base of the

miter saw securely to the plywood

using the mounting holes on the

base. Use C-clamps to clamp this

mounting board to a stable work

surface at the worksite. (Fig. J)

Removing Blade

1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.

2. Raise the miter saw to the upright

position.

3. Loosen the lower cover plate screw

(1) and the upper cover plate screw

(2) using a Phillips screwdriver.

NOTE: Do not remove the two

screws.

4. Rotate the cover plate (3) and blade

guard (4) to expose the arbor bolt

(6-Fig M).

5. Place the blade wrench over the

arbor bolt.

Fig. K

Fig. J

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE

BLADE (FIG. K, L, M)

WARNING I

Do not use ablade larger than 12 in.

in diameter. To avoid injury from

an accidental start, make sure the

switch is in the OFF position and the

plug is not connected to the power

source outlet.

.

8.

Locate the arbor lock button (5) on the

motor, below the belt cover. (Fig. L)

Press the arbor lock, holding it

in firmly while turning the blade

clockwise. The arbor lock will

engage after turning the wrench.

Continue to hold the arbor lock

while turning the wrench clockwise

to loosen the arbor bolt.

Fig. L

5

9. Removethearborbolt(6),theblade

collar(7),andtheblade(8).Donot

removetheinnerbladecollar.

(Fig.M)

10.Raisethelowerclearplasticblade

guard(4)totheuprightpositionto

removetheblade.(Fig.K)

NOTE:Payattentiontothepieces

removed,notingtheirpositionandthe

directiontheyface.Wipetheblade

collarscleanofanysawdustbefore

installinga newblade.Also,the12in.

bladehasa 1in.arborholewitha5/8in.

reducer(9)tomountontothesaw.

Fig.M

9

Installing Blade (Fig. K, L, M)

i_lk WARNING]

Un=plug the miter saw before

changing/installing the blade.

1. Install a 12 in. blade with a 5/8 in.

arbor (or a 1 in. arbor blade with

a 5/8 in. reducer) 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 blade collar (7) against

the blade and on the arbor. Thread

the arbor bolt (6) on the arbor in a

counterclockwise direction. (Fig. M)

iMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of

the blade collars are engaged with

the flats on the arbor shaft. Also, the

flat-side of the arbor collar must be

placed against the blade.

3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor

bolt (6).

4. Press the arbor lock button (5),

holding it in firmly while turning

the blade counterclockwise. When

it engages, continue to press the

arbor lock button in, while tightening

the arbor bolt securely. (Fig. L)

5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back to its

original position until the slot in the

cover plate engages with the upper

cover plate screw (1) and lower cover

plate screw (2). While holding the

lower blade guard, tighten the screw

with a Phillips screwdriver. (Fig. K)

NOTE: The lower blade guard must

be raised to the upright position to

access the cover plate screw.

6. Lower the clear retractable blade

guard (4) and verify the operation of

the guard does not bind or stick

(Fig. K).

7. Be sure the arbor lock is released

so the blade turns freely by spinning

the blade until the arbor lock

disengages.

I WARNINGI

o To avoid injury, never use the

saw without the cover plate

secure in place. It keeps the

arbor bolt from falling out if it

accidentally loosens, and helps

prevent the spinning blade from

coming off the saw.

oMake sure the collars are clean

and properly arranged. Lower the

blade into the table and check for

any contact with the metal base

or the saw table.

BEVELSTOP ADJUSTMENT

{,A WARNING j

To avoid injury from an accidental

start, make sure the switch is in the

OFF position and the plug is not

connected to the power source outlet.

.

screws (1) using a #2 Phillips

screwdriver.

Adjust bevel indicators (2) to the

"0" mark on the bevel scale and

retighten the screws.

Fig. O

900(0°) Bevel Adjustment (Fig. N, O)

1. Loosen bevel lock handle (1) and tilt

the cutting arm while pushing in the

bevel detent pin (2) in against the

0° bevel stop. Tighten the bevel lock

handle.

2. Place a combination square (3)

on the miter table (4) with the rule

against the table and heel of the

square against the saw blade.

3. If the blade is not 0° to the miter

table, loosen the four adjustment

bolts (5) at the rear of the unit with

a 5 mm hex wrench. Unlock the

bevel lock handle (1) and adjust

the cutting arm zero degrees to the

table. Tighten the bevel lock handle

and the four adjustment bolts after

alignment is achieved.

Fig. N

Bevel Scale Indicators (Fig. O)

1. When the blade is exactly 900(0°) to

the table, loosen the bevel indicator

45° Left Bevel Positive Stop

Adjustment (Fig. P)

1. Set the miter angle to zero degrees.

Fully extend the sliding fence

completely to the left then pull the

bevel detent pin (2) toward the front

of the machine.

NOTE: When retracting the bevel

detent pin, it may be required to shift

the miter saw upper arm assembly

to the left/right.

2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1)

and tilt the cutting arm completely to

the left.

3. Using a combination square, check

to see if the blade is 45° to the table.

4. To adjust, tilt the cutting arm to zero

degrees, loosen the Iocknut (3) and

turn the bolt (4) in or out accordingly.

5. Tilt the cutting arm back to the left

and recheck alignment.

6. Repeat steps until the blade is

45° to the table. Once alignment is

achieved, tighten the Iocknut (3) to

secure the positive stop bolt.

Fig.P

2

4

3

45° Right Bevel Positive Stop

Adjustment (Fig. Q)

1. Set the miter angle to zero degrees.

Fully extend the sliding fence

completely to the right then pull

the bevel detent pin (1) toward the

front of the machine. NOTE: When

retracting the bevel detent pin, it may

be required to shift the miter saw

upper arm assembly to the left/right.

2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (2)

and tilt the cutting arm completely to

the right.

3. Using a combination square, check

to see if the blade is 45° to the table.

4. To adjust, tilt the cutting arm to

zero degrees, loosen the Iocknut

(3) and turn the bolt (4) in or out

accordingly.

5. Tilt the cutting arm back to the right

and recheck alignment.

6. Repeat steps until the blade is

45 ° to the table. Once alignment is

achieved, tighten the Iocknut (3) to

secure the positive stop bolt.

Fig. Q

33.9 °Left & Right Bevel Adjustment

(Fig. R, S)

1. Set the miter angle to zero degrees.

Fully extend both sliding fences.

2. Loosen the bevel lock handle and

tilt cutting arm to the 33.9 ° left bevel

positive stop by pushing in on the

bevel detent pin toward the rear of

the machine.

3. Using a combination square, check to

see if the blade is 33.9° to the table.

4. To adjust, turn the screw in or out

with a wrench (from the locations

shown below) until the blade is

33.9 ° to the table.

5. Repeat steps for the right bevel

33.9 ° bevel adjustment.

Fig. R

bevel positive stop

adjustment, insert

wrench here

Fig.S

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_ djq_'_For33.9 right

_ <..:,__,.,%.':, beve pos t ve

_.,7_x,1.. ,,,_,....

_', ',,,7¢'t_,s- sto ad ustment

--. ' -<,',k_>,, P J,

...._']_../,'_,j insert wrench

_J here.

NOTE: View from rear of machine

MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

(FIG. T)

The sliding compound miter saw scale

can be easily read, showing miter

angles from 0° to 45° to the left, and 0°

to 60 ° to the right. The miter saw table

has ten of the most common angle

settings with positive stops at 0°, 15°,

22.5 °, 31.6 °, 45° left and right, and

60 to the right. These positive stops

position the blade at the desired angle

quickly and accurately. Follow the

process below for quickest and most

accurate adjustments.

1. Lift up on the quick-cam miter lock

(1) to unlock the table.

2. Move the turntable while lifting up

on the positive stop locking lever

(2) to align the indicator (3) to the

desired degree measurement.

3. Lock the table into position by

pressing down on the quick-cam

miter lock (1).

Fig. T

MITER SCALE INDICATOR

ADJUSTMENT (FIG. T)

1. Move the table to the 0° positive stop.

2. Loosen the screw (4) that holds the

indicator with a Phillips screwdriver.

3. Adjust the indicator (3) to the 0°

mark and retighten screw (4).

ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS

(FIG.U)

1. Loosen the four fence locking bolts (1).

2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in

position.

3. Using a square (3), lay the heel of

the square against the blade and the

ruler against the fence (2) as shown.

4. Adjust the fence 90° to the blade and

tighten the four fence locking bolts.

CAUTION: if the saw has not

been used recently, recheck

blade squareness to the fence

and readjust if needed.

5. After fence has been aligned, using

a scrap piece of wood, make a cut

at 90° then check squareness on

the piece. Readjust if necessary.

Fig. U

43

POSiTiVESTOP MITER ANGLE

ADJUSTMENT (FIG. V)

1. Unlock the miter table by lifting up on

the quick-cam miter table lock (1).

2. While raising the positive stop

locking lever (2) up, grasp the miter

handle and rotate the miter table left

or right to the desired angle.

3. Release the positive stop locking

lever and set the miter at the

desired angle making sure the lever

snaps into place. NOTE: The lever

will only lock into place at one of the

ten positive stops.

4. Once angle is achieved, press down

on the quick-cam miter table lock (1).

QUICK-CAM MITER TABLE LOCK

OPERATION (FIG. V)

If miter angles required are NOT one of

the ten positive stops noted above, the

miter table can be locked at any angle

between these positive stops by using

the quick-cam miter table lock.

1. Unlock the miter table by lifting up on

the quick-cam miter table lock (1).

2. While holding the positive stop

locking lever (2) up, grasp the miter

handle and move the miter table left

or right to the desired angle.

3. Release the positive stop locking

lever (2).

4. Press down on the quick-cam miter

table lock (1) until it locks the miter

table in place.

NOTE: The quick-cam miter table

lock should lock the table and

prevent it from moving. If adjustment

is needed, see next step.

Adjustment (Fig. V)

1. Press down and lock the miter quick-

cam table lock (1).

2. Using a 13 mm wrench, turn the stop

nut (4) to the left as shown to extend

the locking arm against the base of

the miter saw.

3. Test the quick cam miter lock (1) to

verify it locks the table into position

securely.

4. Turn the lock nut (3) to the right

as shown to lock the miter locking

mechanism into place.

Fig. V

13 4

2

SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. W)

The depth of cut can be preset for even

and repetitive shallow cuts.

1. Adjust the cutting head down (See

CUTTING HEAD section) until the

teeth of the blade are at the desired

depth.

2. While holding the upper arm in that

position, turn the stop knob (1) until

it touches the stop plate (2).

3. Recheck the blade depth by moving

the cutting head front to back

through the full motion of a typical

cut along the control arm.

AdjustingCuttingDepth(Fig.W)

Themaximumdepthtravelofthecutting

headwassetatthefactory.Checkto

seethatthebladedoesnotextend more

than 1/4 in. below the table insert, and

does not touch the control arm throat

or any part of the base or table. If the

maximum depth needs readjusting:

1. Loosen the stop knob (1) while

moving the cutting head down until

the blade extends just 1/4 in. below

the table insert.

2. Adjust the stop knob (1) to touch the

stop plate (2).

3. Recheck the blade depth by moving

the cutting head front to back

through the full motion of a cut

along the control arm. If the blade

touches the inside of the control

arm, readjust the setting.

Fig. W

the Laser Trac®cutting guide using Class

Ilia laser beam. The laser beam will

enable you to preview the saw blade path

on the stock to be cut before starting the

miter saw. This laser guide is powered by

the transformed alternating current supply

directly through the power lead.

The saw must be connected to the

power source and the laser on/off

switch must be turned on for the

laser line to show.

Turning Laser Guide On (Fig. X)

1. To turn laser on, press on/off rocker

switch (1) to "ON" position.

2. To turn laser off, press on/off rocker

switch to "OFF" position.

Fig. X

2

THE LASER BEAM

(FIG. X, Y)

[,,_k WARNING]

For your own safety, never connect

the plug to power source outlet

until all the adjustment steps

are complete and you have read

and understood the safety and

operational instructions.

The laser beam must always be correctly

aligned with the blade to ensure straight,

even cutting. Your tool is equipped with

i,_ WARNING j

AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT

oLaser radiated when laser guide

is turned on. Avoid direct eye

contact. Always un-plug the miter

saw from power source before

making any adjustments.

o Laser Warning Label: Max. Output

< 5 mW Wavelength: 630-660 nm,

Complies with 21CFR 1040.10

and 1040. 11. Class Ilia Laser

Product. (Fig. Y)

=_ LASER RADIATION-AVOID

DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

_x,0utput<SrnW Wavelength:63_0nm

Complieswith21CFR1040,10and104031

....................................•...........................................................................c_ !=_L_!_od._

Laser Aperture Label: AVOID

EXPOSURE: Laser radiation is

emitted from this aperture. (Fig. Y)

AVOID EXPOSURE

Laser radiation A |

is emittedfrom/_.\ JL

this aperture _V

Fig. Y

Laser Warning Label

Laser Aperture

Label

Fig. Zblade

laser be'_am "workpiece / _k,,,_,

cutting line

top view

SLIDING THE REAR EXTENSION

[_, WARNING]

To avoid possible personal injury

or damage to the miter saw due to

tipping, do not operate the saw without

the Rear Extension Support Bar.

Loosen the two screws (1) and extend

the rear extension support bar (2) by

sliding it out to match position, tighten

the two screws.o NOTE: All the adjustments for the

operation of this machine have

been completed at the factory. The Fig. AA

laser guide is calibrated and set up

to project to the left of the blade.

(Fig. Z)

oCAUTION-Use of controls or

adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those

specified herein may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

o CAUTION=The use of optical

instruments with this product will

increase eye hazard.

o Do not attempt to repair or

disassemble the laser. If

unqualified persons attempt to

repair this laser product, serious

injury may result. Any repair

required on this laser product

should be performed by authorized

service center personnel. 27

SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS FOR BASIC

SAW OPERATION

BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW

i,_k WARNING]

To avoid mistakes that could cause

serious, permanent injury, do not

plug the tool in until the following

steps are completed:

eCompletely assemble and

adjust the saw, following the

instructions. (ASSEMBLY AND

ADJUSTMENTS)

o Learn the use and function of the

ON/OFF trigger switch, on/off

switch for laser, upper and lower

blade guards, stop latch, bevel lock

handle, and cover plate screw.

o Review and understand

all safety instructions and

operating procedures in this

Operator's Manual. (SAFETY &

OPERATIONS)

o Review the MAINTENANCE and

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for

your miter saw.

o To avoid injury or possible death

from electrical shock:

Make sure your fingers do not

touch the plug's metal prongs

when plugging or unplugging

your miter saw. (ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY)

BEFORE EACH USE iNSPECT YOUR

SAW.

o Disconnect the miter saw.

To avoid injury from accidental

starting, unplug the saw before any

adjustments, including set-up and

blade changes.

o 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.

o Tighten the arbor bolt.

o Tighten the cover plate screw.

o Check for damaged parts.

Check for:

o Alignment of moving parts

o Damaged electric cords

o Binding of moving parts

o Mounting holes

o Function of arm return spring

and lower guard: Push the

cutting arm all the way down,

then let it rise until it stops.

The lower guard should fully

close. Follow instructions in

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

for adjustment if necessary.

o Other conditions that may affect the

way the miter saw works.

o Keep all guards in place, in working

order and proper adjustment. If any

part of this miter saw is missing,

bent, damaged or broken in any

way, or any electrical parts don't

work, turn the saw off and unplug it.

o Replace bent, damaged, missing or

defective parts before using the saw

again.

o Maintain tools with care. Keep the

miter saw clean for best and safest

performance. Follow instructions for

lubricating. Do not put lubricants on

the blade while it is spinning.

o Remove adjusting wrench from the

tool before turning it on.

o To avoid injury from jams, slips,

or thrown pieces, use only

recommended accessories.

RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES

o ConsulttheACCESSORIESand

ATTACHMENTSsectionofthis

Operator'sManualforrecommended

accessories.Followtheinstructions

thatcomewiththeaccessory.The

useofimproperaccessoriesmay

causeriskofinjurytopersons.

o Choosethecorrect12in.diameter

bladeforthematerialandthetype

ofcuttingyouplantodo.

o Makesurethebladeissharp,

undamagedandproperlyaligned.

Withthesawunplugged,push

thecuttingarmallthewaydown.

Manuallyspinthebladeandcheck

forclearance.Tiltthepower-headto

a45°bevelandrepeatthetest.

o Makesurethebladeandarbor

collarsareclean.

o Makesureallclampsandlocksare

tightandthereisnoexcessiveplay

inanyparts.

KEEPYOURWORKAREACLEAN

Clutteredareasandbenchesinvite

accidents.

i,_ WARNING]

To avoid burns or other fire damage,

never use the miter saw near

flammable liquids, vapors, or gases.

o Plan ahead to protect your eyes,

hands, face and ears.

o Know your miter saw. Read and

understand the Operator's Manual

and labels affixed to the tool. Learn

its application and limitations as well

as the specific potential hazards

peculiar to this tool. To avoid injury

from accidental contact with moving

parts, do not do layout, assembly, or

setup work on the miter saw while

any parts are moving.

Avoid accidental starting, make sure

the trigger switch is disengaged

before plugging the miter saw into a

power outlet.

PLAN YOUR WORK

o Use the right tool. Don't force a tool

or attachment to do a job it was not

designed to do. Use a different tool

for any workpiece that can't be held

in a solidly braced, fixed position.

CAUTION: This machine is not

designed for cutting masonry,

masonry products, ferrous metals

(steel, iron, and iron-based metals.)

Use this miter saw to cut only

wood, wood-like products, or non-

ferrous metals. Other material may

shatter, bind the blade, or create

other dangers. Remove all nails that

may be in the workpiece to prevent

sparking that could cause a fire.

Remove dust bag when cutting non-

ferrous metals.

DRESS

0FOR SAFETY

Any power tool can throw

foreign objects into the eyes.

This can result in permanent

eye damage. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact

resistant lenses and are not

safety glasses. Glasses or

goggles not in compliance with

ANSI Z87.1 could seriously

injure you when they break.

o Donotwearlooseclothing,gloves,

necktiesorjewelry(rings,watches).

Theycangetcaughtanddrawyou

intomovingparts.

o Wearnon-slipfootwear.

o Tiebacklonghair.

o Rolllongsleevesabovetheelbow.

o Noiselevelsvarywidely.Toavoid

possiblehearingdamage,wearear

plugswhenusinganymitersaw.

o Fordustyoperations,wearadust

maskalongwithsafetygoggles.

INSPECTYOURWORKPIECE

o Makesuretherearenonailsor

foreignobjectsinthepartofthe

workpiecebeingcut.

o Planyourworktoavoidsmallpieces

thatmaybind,orthataretoosmall

toclampandgetasolidgraspon.

o Planthewayyouwillgraspthe

workpiecefromstarttofinish.Avoid

awkwardoperationsandhand

positions.Asuddenslipcouldcause

yourfingersorhandto moveinto

theblade.

DONOTOVER-REACH

Keepgoodfootingandbalance.Keep

yourfaceandbodytooneside,outof

thelineofa possiblekickback.NEVER

standinthelineoftheblade.

o Keepthecutoffpiecefreetomove

sidewaysafteritiscutoff.Otherwise,

itcouldgetwedgedagainstthe

bladeandthrownviolently.

o Onlytheworkpieceshouldbeon

thesawstable.

o Securework.Useclampsoraviseto

helpholdtheworkwhenit'spractical.

USEEXTRACAUTIONWiTHLARGE

ORODDSHAPEDWORKPIECES

o Useextra supports (tables,

sawhorses, blocks, etc.) for

workpieces large enough to tip.

o Never use another person as a

substitute for a table extension, or as

an additional support for a workpiece

that is longer or wider than the basic

miter saw table, or to help feed,

support, or pull the workpiece.

o Do not use this saw to cut small

pieces. If the workpiece being cut

would cause your hand or fingers

to be within 8-3/4 inches of the saw

blade the workpiece is too small.

Keep hands and fingers out of the

"no hands zone" area marked on

the saws table.

o When cutting odd shaped

workpieces, plan your work so it

will not bind in the blade and cause

Never cut freehand:

o Brace your workpiece firmly against

the fence and table stop so it will

not rock or twist during the cut.

o Make sure there is no debris between

the workpiece and the table or fence.

o Make sure there are no gaps

between the workpiece, fence and

table that will let the workpiece shift

after it is cut.

possible injury. Molding, for example,

must lie flat or be held by a fixture or

jig that will not let it move when cut.

Properly support round material

such as dowel rods, or tubing, which

have a tendency to roll when cut,

causing the blade to "bite".

,_, WARNING i

To avoid injury, follow all applicable

safety instructions, when cutting

non=ferrous metals:

o Use only saw blades specifically

recommended for non-ferrous metal

cutting.

o Do not cut metal workpieces

that must be hand held. Clamp

workpieces securely.

o Cut non-ferrous metals only if you

are under the supervision of an

experienced person and the dust bag

has been removed from the saw.

WHEN SAW iS RUNNING

[,_ WARNING]

Do not allow familiarity from

frequent use of your miter saw

to result in a careless mistake. A

careless fraction of asecond is

enough to cause a severe injury.

Before cutting, if the saw makes an

unfamiliar noise or vibrates, stop

immediately. Turn the saw OFF.

Unplug the saw. Do not restart until

finding and correcting the problem.

Starting a cut:

o Place hands at least 8-3/4 in. away

from the path of the blade - out of

the "no-hands zone". (Fig. BB)

o Hold workpiece firmly against the

fence to prevent movement toward

the blade.

o With the power switch OFF, bring

the saw blade down to the workpiece

to see the cutting path of the blade.

o Squeeze trigger switch to start saw.

o Lower blade into workpiece with a

firm downward motion.

Finishing a cut:

o Hold the cutting arm in the down

position.

o Release trigger switch and wait

for all moving parts to stop before

moving your hands and raising the

cutting arm.

o Ifthe blade doesn't stop within 6

seconds, unplug the saw and follow the

instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE section.

Before freeing jammed material:

o Release trigger switch.

o Wait for all moving parts to stop.

o Unplug the miter saw.

BODY AND HAND POSiTiON (FIG. BB) Fig. BB

i,A_ WARNING]

Never place hands near

the cutting area. Proper

positioning of your body

and hands when operating

the miter saw will make cutting

easier and safer. Keep children

away. Keep 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.

No-Hand Zone

I

8-3/4 in. 8-3/4 in.

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS

[,,A WARNING]

For your convenience, your saw

has ablade brake. The brake is

not a safety device. Never rely on

it to replace the proper use of the

guard on your saw. if the blade

doesn't stop within approximately 6

seconds, wait for the blade to stop,

unplug the saw and contact Sears or

another qualified service dealer.

TURNING THE SAW ON (FIG. CC)

Using your right thumb, press in the

safety lock-off button (1). While holding

the lock-off button in, depress the main

On/Off trigger switch (2).

NOTE: To make the ON/OFF switch

childproof, insert a padlock (not

provided), or chain with padlock, through

the hole (3) in the trigger switch, locking

the tool's switch, preventing children

and other unqualified users from turning

the machine on.

The miter saw is equipped with an

automatic blade brake. When the

trigger switch is released, the electric

blade brake will stop the blade within

approximately 6 seconds.

Fig. CC

SLiDiNG FENCE (FIG. DD)

[,_ WARNING]

The sliding fence must be extended to

the left when making bevel cuts. The

sliding fences note three bevel angles

where the user must adjust the fences

to match the degree of the bevel cut.

Failure to extend the sliding fence will

not allow enough space for the blade

to pass through which could result

in serious injury. At extreme miter or

bevel angles the saw blade may also

contact the fence.

.

.

Unlock the fence cam locking lever

(1) by pushing it toward the rear of

the machine.

Extend the fence (2) by sliding it out

to match the degree of the bevel

cut. Lock the fence cam locking

lever by pushing it IN toward the

fence. NOTE: When transporting

the saw, always secure the sliding

fence in the collapsed position

(toward the saw blade).

Fig. DD

1

1

REMOVING OR iNSTALLiNG THE

I,A WARNING l

DRY RUN =it is important to know

where the blade will intersect with the

workpiece during cutting operations.

Always perform a simulated cutting

sequence with the power tool switched

OFF to gain an understanding of the

projected path of the saw blade. At

some extreme angles, the right or left

side fence might have to be removed

to ensure proper clearance prior to

making the cut.

{A CAUTION1

The right side and left side sliding

fence must be removed when making

any right or left bevel angle cuts

greater than 33.9 ° in combination

with any right or left miter angle.

This fence must also be removed

whenever a 45° bevel angle is desired

with a miter angle greater than 31.6 °.

Removing

1. Unlock the fence cam locking lever

by pushing it out toward the rear of

the machine.

2. Lift up on the sliding fence to

remove it from the saw.

installing

1. Place the sliding fence onto the

miter saw fence.

2. Align the nut (1) with the slot (3),

slot (2) with bolt (4) in the rear of the

fence.

3. To lock the sliding fence, push the

cam locking lever in toward the front

of the machine.

Fig. EE

jf

SLiDiNG CARRIAGE SYSTEM

(FIG. FF)

[_, WARNING]

To reduce the risk of injury, return

carriage to the full rear position after

each crosscut operation.

1. For chop cutting operations on

small workpieces, slide the cutting

head assembly completely toward

the rear of the unit and tighten the

carriage lock knob (1).

2. To cut wide boards up to 12-1/4 in.,

the carriage lock knob must be

loosened to allow the cutting head

to slide freely.

Fig. FF

1

BEFORELEAVING THE SAW

eNever leave tool running

unattended. Turn power OFF. Wait

for all moving parts to stop.

eMake workshop childproof. Lock the

shop. Disconnect master switches.

Store tool away from children and

other unqualified users.

i_, WARNING]

To avoid injury from materials being

thrown, always unplug the saw

to avoid accidental starting, and

remove small pieces of material from

the table cavity. The table insert may

be removed for this purpose, but

always reattach the table insert prior

to performing a cutting operation.

.If the miter angle desired is NOT

one of the ten positive stops noted

above, simply lock the table at the

desired angle by pressing down on

the quick-cam miter table lock (2).

Fig. GG

I3

MITER CUT (FIG. GG)

The sliding compound miter saw is

equipped with ten positive miter detents

(1) on the saw base. The locations are

at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6 and 45 degrees left

and right, and 60° right. These locations

represent the most common angles for

cutting operation. To make a miter cut:

1. Unlock the miter table by lifting up on

the miter quick-cam table lock (2).

2. While raising the positive stop

locking lever (3) up, grasp the miter

handle (4) and rotate the miter table

left or right to the desired angle.

3. Release the positive stop locking

lever (3) and set the miter at the

desired angle making sure the lever

snaps into place. NOTE: The lever

will only lock into place at one of the

ten positive stops.

4. Once the desired miter angle is

achieved, press down on the quick

cam miter table lock to secure the

table into position.

BEVEL CUT (FIG. HH)

[,A, WARNING]

eThe sliding fence must be

extended to the left when making

bevel cuts. The sliding fences note

three bevel angles where the user

must adjust the fences to match

the degree of the bevel cut. Failure

to extend the sliding fence will not

allow enough space for the blade

to pass through which could result

in serious injury. At extreme miter

or bevel angles the saw blade may

also contact the fence.

eThe right side sliding fence must

be removed when making any

right bevel angle cuts greater

than 35° in combination with any

right hand miter angle. This fence

must also be removed whenever

a45 ° bevel angle is desired with a

miter angle greater than 22.5 ° .

Tiltthecuttingheadtothedesired

angleasshownonthebevelscale(1).

Thebladecanbepositionedatany

angle,froma 90°straightcut(0° on

thescale)to a45° leftandrightbevel.

Tightenthebevellockhandle(2)by

pushingdowntolockthecuttinghead

inposition.Bevelpositivestopsare

providedat 0°, 33.9° and45°.

Fig.HH

2. Setthedesiredbevelangleusing

thebevellockhandle(1).

3. Setthedesiredmiterangleandlock

intoposition.See"MITERCUT".

Fig.I!

NOTE:Thesawcomeswitha33.9°

crownmoldingstop.

33.9° BEVELSTOPFORCROWN

MOLDING(FIG.HH)

1. Pushthebeveldetentstoppin(3)in

towardthefrontofthemachine.

2. Loosenthebevellockhandle(2).

3. Rotatethecuttingheaduntilthe

beveldetentpinstopsthebevel

angleat33.9° onthebevelscale.

4. Tightenthebevellockhandlebefore

makingacut.

COMPOUNDCUT(FIG.II)

1. Extendingthefencebysliding

itouttotherequiredlocationor

removetherightslidingfenceif

necessary.See"SLIDINGFENCE

or REMOVINGSLIDINGFENCE".

CHOPCUTTINGNARROWBOARDS

90°CROSSCUT(FIG.JJ)

1. Forachopcuttingoperationson

smallworkpieces,slidethecutting

headassemblycompletelytoward

therearoftheunitandtightenthe

carriagelockknob(1).

2. Positionthecuttingheadtothe

0°bevelpositionandlockthebevel

lockhandle(2).

3. Positionthetabletothe0° miter

angleandlockthequickcammiter

tablelock(3).

4. Positiontheworkpieceonthetable

andagainstthefence.Useahold

downclamp(4)attachedtothe

base,wheneverpossible.

5. Pullthetrigger(5),turningonthe

saw.Lowerthebladebypushingthe

handle(6)downintotheworkpiece

withslowandeven pressure.

6. When the cut is complete, release

the switch and allow the blade to

stop before raising the cutting head

assembly.

Fig. JJ

SLIDE CUTTING WiDE BOARDS UP

TO 12=1/4 iN. WiDE (FIG. KK)

i_ WARNING]

To avoid injury:

oNever pull the cutting head

assembly and spinning blade

toward you during the cut. The

blade may try to climb up on the

top of the workpiece, causing the

cutting assembly and spinning

blade to kick back, forcefully. The

cutting head assembly should

be drawn back completely then

pushed forward when sawing.

oLet the blade reach full speed

before cutting. This will help

reduce the risk of a thrown

workpiece.

oExtending the fence by sliding

it out to the required location or

remove the right sliding fence if

necessary. See "SLiDiNG FENCE

or REMOVING SLiDiNG FENCE".

To Slide Cut Wide Boards (Fig. KK)

1. Unlock the carriage lock knob (1)

and allow the cutting head assembly

to move freely.

2. Set both the desired bevel angle

and/or the miter angle and lock into

position.

3. If bevel cutting, set both the left

and right sliding fences (2) to their

proper location.

4. Use a hold down clamp to secure

the workpiece.

5. Grasp the switch handle (3) and pull

the carrying handle (4) forward until

the center of the saw blade is over

the front of the workpiece (5).

6. Using your right thumb, press

in the safety lock-off button (6).

While holding the lock-off button

in, depress the main On/Off trigger

switch (7).

7. When the saw reaches full speed,

push the saw handle down, slowly,

cutting through the leading edge of

the workpiece.

8. Slowly move the saw handle toward

the fence, completing the cut.

9. Release the trigger and allow

the blade to stop spinning before

allowing the cutting head to raise.

Fig. KK

6

4

CUTTINGROWEDMATERIAL (FIG. LL)

i_ WARNING]

To avoid injury from materials being

thrown, always unplug the saw

to avoid accidental starting and

remove small pieces of material

from the table cavity underlying the

table insert.

The table insert may be removed for

this purpose, but always reattach table

insert prior to performing a cutting

operation. A bowed workpiece must

be positioned against the fence and

secured with a clamping device as

shown before cutting. Do not position

workpiece incorrectly or try to cut the

workpiece without the support of the

fence. This will cause the blade to bind

and could result in personal injury.

2. Lower the cutting head to the

depth marked on the workpiece,

holding the upper arm, and adjust

the stop knob (1) until it touches

the stop plate (2). (SEE "SETTING

CUTTING DEPTH" on page 25).

3. Cut two parallel grooves as shown.

Fig. MM

Cut these grooves

with saw

Fig. LL

o.

ROUGH CUTTING A DADO (FIG. MM)

1. Mark lines identifying the width

and depth of the desired cut on the

workpiece and position it on the

table so that the outside edge of the

blade will contact the inside edge of

the line. Use a clamp to secure the

workpiece beside the blade.

Use a chisel to cut

out the middle

TELESCOPING WORKPIECE

SUPPORT & REPETITIVE CUTTING

USING THE STOP PLATE (FIG. NN)

Long pieces need extension table support.

1. Loosen the knob (1) then slide the

extension table to desired position

and tighten the knob.

2. The stop plate is designed for use

during repetitive cutting. Only use

one stop plate at a time. Rotate the

stop plate (3) to vertical position,

and retighten the locking bolt. If

stop plate will not rotate, loosen the

locking bolt (2) 1/4 turn.

37

Fig. NN

AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. OO)

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. Holes are provided in the saw

fence to attach an auxiliary wood fence

(this provides additional depth of cut).

This fence should be constructed of

straight auxiliary wood approximately

3/4 in. thick by 1-1/2 in. high by 22 in.

long. Attach the wood fence securely

and make a full depth cut to make

a blade slot. Check for interference

between the wood fence and the lower

blade guard. Adjust if necessary.

Fig. O0

CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. PP)

Base moldings and many other moldings

can be cut on a compound miter saw.

The setup of the saw depends on

molding characteristics and application,

as shown. Perform practice cuts on

scrap material to achieve best results:

1. Always make sure moldings rest

firmly against fence and table. Use

hold-down, crown molding vise

or C-clamps, whenever possible,

and place tape on the area being

clamped to avoid marks.

2. Reduce splintering by taping the cut

area prior to making the cut. Mark

the cut line directly on the tape.

3. Splintering typically happens due to

an incorrect blade application and

thinness of the material.

Fig. PP

_ _piece

1 Mit..... table J [ Mit ..... table J

miter at 45 °, bevel at 0° miter at 0°, bevel at 450

Slot

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

(FIG. QQ, RR)

Your compound miter saw is suited

for the difficult task of cutting crown

molding. To fit properly, crown molding

must be compound-mitered with

extreme accuracy. The two surfaces

on a piece of crown molding that fit

flat against the ceiling and wall are at

angles that, when added to_

equal exactly 90°.

Most crown molding has a top rear angle

(the section that fits flat against the

ceiling) of 52°and a bottom rear angle (the

section that fits flat against the wall) of 38°.

In order to accurately cut crown

molding for a 90° inside or outside

corner, lay the molding with its broad

back surface flat on the saw table.

When setting the bevel and miter angles

for compound miters, remember that the

settings are interdependent; changing

one changes the other, as well.

Bevel/Miter Settings

Fig. QQ

k_ iece

Miter saw table

Fig. RR

Settings for standard crown molding

lying flat on compound miter saw table

Inside corner

\

_..x.

OR

Outside corner

Compound cut crown moldings

NOTE: The chart below references

acompound cut for crown molding

ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN

THE WALLS EQUALS 90 °.

Bevel/Miter Settings

KEY SETTINGBEVEL SETTINGMITER I

ITYPE OF CUT

n

inside comer-Left side

1. Position top of molding

against fence.

2. Miter table set at

IL 33.9 ° 31.6 ° Right RIGHT 31.6 °.

3. LEFT side is

finished piece.

inside corner-Right side

1. Position bottom of

molding against fence.

2. Miter table set at

IR 33.9 ° 31.6 ° Left LEFT 31.6 °.

3. LEFT side is

finished piece.

Outside comer-Left side

1. Position bottom of

molding against fence.

2. Miter table set at

OL 33.9 ° 31.6 ° Left LEFT 31.6 °.

3. RIGHT side is

finished piece.

Outside comer-Right side

1. Position top of molding

against fence.

OR 33.9 ° 31.6 ° Right 2. Miter table set at

RIGHT 31.6 °.

3. RIGHT side is

finished piece.

CROWN MOLDING CHART

Compound Miter Saw

Miter and Bevel Angle Settings

Wall to Crown Molding Angle

52/38 Crown Molding 45/45 Crown Molding 52/38 ° Crown Molding 45/45 ° Crown Molding

Angle Miter Bevel Miter Bevel Angle

Between Setting Setting Setting Setting Between Miter Bevel Miter Bevel

Walls Wails Setting Setting Setting Setting

67 42.93 41.08 46.89 36.13 124 18.13 21.71 20.61 19.39

68 42.39 40.79 46.35 35.89 125 17.77 21.34 20.21 19.06

69 41.88 40.50 45.81 35.64 126 17.42 20.96 19.81 18.72

70 41.32 40.20 45.28 35.40 127 17.06 20.59 19.42 18.39

71 40.79 39.90 44.75 35.15 128 16.71 20.21 19.03 18.06

72 40.28 39.61 44.22 34.89 129 16.37 19.83 18.64 17.72

73 39.76 39.30 43.70 34.64 130 16.02 19.48 18.25 17.39

74 39.25 39.00 43.18 35.38 131 18.67 19.07 17.86 17.05

75 38.74 38.69 42.66 34.12 132 15.33 18.69 17.48 16.71

76 38.24 38.39 42.15 33.86 133 14.99 18.31 17.09 16.38

77 37.74 38.08 41.64 33.60 134 14.66 17.93 16.71 16.04

78 37.24 37.76 41.13 33.33 138 14.30 17.85 16.32 18.70

79 36.75 37.45 40.62 33.07 136 13.97 17.17 15.94 18.36

80 36.27 37.13 40.12 32.80 137 13.63 16.79 15.56 15.02

81 35.79 36.81 39.62 32.53 138 13.30 16.40 15.19 14.62

82 35.31 36.49 39.13 32.25 139 12.96 16.02 14.81 14.34

83 34.83 36.17 38.63 31.98 140 12.63 15.64 14.43 14.00

84 34.36 35.85 38.14 31.70 141 12.30 15.25 14.06 13.65

85 33.90 35.52 37.66 31.42 142 11.97 14.87 13.68 13.31

86 33.43 35.19 37.17 31.34 143 11.64 14.48 13.31 12.97

87 32.97 34.86 36.69 30.86 144 11.31 14.09 12.94 12.62

88 32.52 34.53 36.21 30.57 148 10.99 13.71 12.57 12.29

89 32.07 34.20 35.74 30.29 146 10.66 13.32 12.20 11.93

90 31.62 33.86 35.26 30.00 147 10.34 12.93 11.83 11.59

91 31.17 33.53 34.79 29.71 148 I0.01 12.54 11.46 11.24

92 30.73 33.19 34.33 29.42 149 9.69 12.16 11.09 10.89

93 30.30 32.86 33.86 29.13 180 9.37 11.77 10.73 10.55

94 29.86 32.51 33.40 28.83 181 9.05 11.38 10.36 10.20

95 29.43 32.17 32.94 28.54 152 8.73 10.99 10.00 9.85

96 29.00 31.82 32.48 28.24 153 8.41 10.60 9.63 9.50

97 28.58 31.48 32.02 27.94 184 8.09 10.21 9.27 9.15

98 28.16 31.13 31.58 27.64 185 7.77 9.82 8.91 8.80

99 27.74 30.78 31.13 27.34 156 7.46 9.43 8.55 8.45

100 27.32 30.43 30.68 27.03 157 7.14 9.04 8.19 8.10

101 26.91 30.08 30.24 26.73 158 6.82 8.68 7.83 7.75

102 26.50 29.73 29.80 26.42 189 6.51 8.26 7.47 7.40

103 26.09 29.38 29.36 26.12 160 6.20 7.86 7.11 7.05

104 25.69 29.02 28.92 25.81 161 5.88 7.47 6.75 6.70

105 25.29 28.67 28.48 25.50 162 5.87 7.08 6.39 6.35

106 24.89 28.31 28.05 25.19 163 5.26 6.69 6.03 6.00

107 24.49 27.96 27.62 24.87 164 4.95 6.30 5.68 5.65

108 24.10 27.59 27.19 24.56 168 4.63 5.90 5.32 5.30

109 23.71 27.23 26.77 24.24 166 4.32 5.81 4.96 4.94

110 23.32 26.87 26.34 23.93 167 4.01 5.12 4.61 4.59

111 22.93 26.51 25.92 23.61 168 3.70 4.72 4.25 4.24

112 22.58 26.15 25.50 23.29 169 3.39 4.33 3.90 3.89

113 22.17 25.78 25.08 22.97 170 3.08 3.94 3.84 3.53

114 21.79 25.42 24.66 22.66 171 2.77 3.84 3.19 3.10

115 21.42 25.05 24.25 22.33 172 2.47 3.15 2.83 2.83

116 21.04 24.68 23.84 22.01 173 2.15 2.75 2.48 2.47

117 20.67 24.31 23.43 21.68 174 1.85 2.36 2.12 2.12

118 20.30 23.94 23.02 21.36 175 1.84 1.97 1.77 1.77

119 19.93 23.57 22.61 21.03 176 1.23 1.88 1.41 1.41

120 19.57 23.20 22.21 20.70 177 0.92 1.18 1.06 1.06

121 19.20 22.83 21.80 20.38 178 0.62 0.79 0.71 0.71

122 18.84 22.46 21.40 20.05 179 0.31 0.39 0.38 0.35

123 18.48 22.09 21.00 19.72

MAINTENANCE

i,A WARNING]

Never put lubricants on the blade

while it is spinning.

i,_k WARNING]

e TO avoid fire or toxic reaction,

never use gasoline, naphtha

acetone, lacquer thinner or

similar highly volatile solvents to

clean the miter saw.

e To avoid injury from unexpected

starting or electrical shock,

unplug the power cord before

working on the saw.

e For your safety, this saw is

double insulated. To avoid

electrical shock, fire or injury,

use only parts identical to

those identified in the parts

list. Reassemble exactly as

the original assembly to avoid

electrical shock.

REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES

(FIG. SS)

The two carton brushes (3) 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 in. length of

carbon remaining, or if the spring or

wire is damaged or burned. To inspect

or replace brushes, first unplug the

saw. Remove the black plastic cap (1)

on the side of the motor (2). Carefully

remove the spring-loaded cap. Then

pull out the carbon brush (3) and

replace. To reassemble, reverse the

procedure. The ears on the metal end

of the assembly go in the same hole

the carbon part fits into. Tighten the

cap snugly, but do not overtighten.

Repeat for the carbon brush located on

the other side of motor.

NOTE: When reinstalling the same

brushes, put them back in the way they

came out. This will avoid a break-in

period that reduces motor performance

and increases wear.

Fig. SS

CHANGING THE BELT (FIG. TT, UU)

o Unplug your saw.

1. Loosen the two bolts (1) with a 5 mm

hex key and remove the belt cover (2).

2. Loosen the set screw (3) with a 4 mm

hex key and four hex screws (4) with

a 5 mm hex key counterclockwise to

move the motor forward.

3. Remove and replace the belt.

4. Lift the motor housing up and

retighten the set screw (3).

5. Retighten the hex screws (4)

clockwise. Do not overtighten.

6. Replace the belt cover and tighten

the bolts.

Fig.TT 3

Fig.UU 4

LOWERBLADEGUARD

Donotusethesawwithoutthelower

bladeguard.Thelowerbladeguardis

attachedtothesawforyourprotection.

Shouldthelowerguardbecome

damaged,donotusethesawuntilthe

damagedguardhasbeenreplaced.

Checkregularlyto makesurethelower

guardisworkingproperly.Cleanthe

lowerguardof anydustorbuildupwith

adampcloth.

SAWDUST

Periodically,sawdustwillaccumulate

undertheworktableandbase.This

couldcausedifficultyinthemovement

oftheworktablewhensettingup

amitercut.Frequentlyblowoutor

vacuumupthesawdust.

I,A WARNING i

If blowing sawdust, wear proper

eye protection to keep debris from

blowing into eyes.

LUBRICATION (FIG. VV)

All the motor bearings in this tool are

lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-

grade lubricant for the life of the unit under

normal operating conditions; therefore, no

further lubrication is required.

Lubricate the following as necessary:

Chop pivot: Apply light machine oil to

points indicated in illustration.

Central pivot of plastic guard: Use light

household oil (sewing machine oil) on

metal-to-metal or metal-to-plastic guard

contact areas as required for smooth,

quiet operation. Avoid excessive oil, to

which sawdust will cling.

Fig. VV

I,_ WARNING 1 Chop

o Do not use solvents on the guard, pivot

They could make the plastic

"cloudy" and brittle.

o When cleaning the lower guard, Central pivot

unplug the saw from the power of plastic guard

source receptacle to avoid

unexpected start-up.

42

i_ 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 - MOTOR

PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE

Brake does

not stop

blade within 6

seconds.

Motor does

not start

Brush

sparked

when switch

released.

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.

1. Limit switch failure

2. Brush worn.

3. Fuse blown or circuit

breaker tripped on home

panel.

1. Brush worn.

2. Other.

SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE

ACTION

1. Inspect/clean/replace brushes.

See MAINTENANCE section.

2. Use a recommended blade. Let

cool down. See REMOVING

OR INSTALLING THE BLADE

section.

3. Retighten. See REMOVING

OR INSTALLING THE BLADE

section.

4. Replace brushes.

5. Contact Sears Service Center.

1. Replace limit switch.

2. Replace brushes. See

MAINTENANCE section.

3. Verify there is electrical power at

the outlet.

1. Replace Brushes. See

MAINTENANCE section.

2. Contact Sears Service Center.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION

PROBLEM

Blade hits table.

PROBLEM CAUSE

Angle of cut not

accurate. Can

not adjust miter.

Cutting arm

wobbles.

Cutting arm will

not fully raise, or

blade guard

won't fully close.

Blade binds,

ams, burns

wood.

Saw vibrates or

shakes.

1. Misalignment.

1. Miter table unlocked.

2. Sawdust under table.

1. Loose pivot points.

1. Pivot spring not replaced

properly after service.

2. Sawdust build-up.

1. Improper operation.

2. Dull or warped blade.

3. Improper blade size.

4 Wood is moving during

cut.

1. Saw blade not round /

damaged /loose.

2. Arbor bolt loose.

.

1.

.

1.

1.

2.

SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE

ACTION

See ADJUSTMENT - Setting

Cutting Depth section.

See OPERATION - Miter Angle

Adjustment section.

Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR

EYE PROTECTION.

Contact Sears Service Center.

Contact Sears Service Center.

Clean and lubricate moving

parts.

1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION

section.

2. Replace or sharpen blade.

3. Replace with 12 in. diameter

blade.

4. Use hold down clamp to secure

workpiece to table.

1. Replace blade.

2. Tighten arbor bolt.

12 iN. SLiDiNG COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.186290

i_ WARNING i

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 A

Description Size Q'fy D. Description Size

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0831 SHAFT SLEEVE

1545 HEX. SOC, HD.CAP SCREW M5_0,8-20

07X8 DUST PORT ELBOW

083S TRIGGER

083Y COMPRESSION SPRING

083Z CORD CLAMP

0CES COMPRESSION SPRING

0CEZ PLUNGER HANDLE

0CHG BUMPER

0DT4 ROLLING WHEEL

0DT7 BEARING

0DTZ ARBOR COLLAR

0FHW COLLAR

0HVD BALL BEARING

0HVL BALL BEARING

0HVN BALL BEARING

0J4E FLAT WASHER cp6_13-1

0J4F FLAT WASHER cp8_16-2.5

0J4U FLAT WASHER cp6_18-1.5

0JBO WAVE WASHER

0JB3 WAVE WASHER

0JEE C-RING

0JFB SELF-LOCKING RiNG

0JMP O-RING

0JUA HEX. SOC, HD. CAP BOLT M5_0,8-8

0JUM HEX. SOC, HD. CAP BOLT M6_1,0-25

0JZF HEX. SOC, SETSCREW M6_1.0-10

0K2B HEX, SOC, HD, CAP SCREW M6_1.0-16

0K51 CR. RE, COUNT HD, SCREW M4_0,7-8

0K52 CR. RE, COUNT HD, SCREW M4_0,7-12

0K5D CR. RE, COUNT HD, SCREW M6_1.O-20

0K7X {DR RE TRUSSHD ROUND NECKSCREW M6_1.O-10

0K7Z CR RE TRUSSHD ROUND NECKSCREW M6_1.0,-14

0KA8 CR. RE. PAN HD, TAPPING SCREW M5_12-25

0KA9 CR. RE. PAN HD, TAPPING SCREW M3_24-10

0KB7 CR. RE. PAN HD, TAPPING SCREW M4_18-16

0KB8 CR. RE. PAN HD, TAPPING SCREW M4_18-20

0KD4 CR. RE. PAN HD, SCREW M6_1,0,-10

0KDU CR. RE. PAN HD, SCREW M6_1,0-12

0KE8 CR. RE. PAN HD, SCREW M6_1,0-60

0KHC CR, RE. PAN HD, SCREW

0KL1 CR RE PAN HD ROUND NECKSCREW M6_1,0-12

0KQX NUT M6_1.0 T=6

0KTK STRAIN RELIEF

0KUW TERMINAL

0S1S COLLAR

0S2B CR, RE. PAN HD, TAPPING SCREW M6_1,0-25

0WVK CLAMP BOLT

145V HEX WASHER HD BOLT M8_1,28-16

2680 LOCATOR PiN

2681 HELIX GEAR

2752 TRADEMARK LABEL

22A4 LOCKING CABLE TiE

23NX GUARD-CORD

25YQ CUTTER SHAFT

25YU DUST BAG

262U GEAR BOX COVER

262V

267Y PULLEY

267Z GEAR SHAFT

26H6 V-RIBBED TiMiNG BELT (POLYURETHANE)

26LU WARNING LABEL

26P7 SHAFT-PIVOT

26UK GEAR SHAFT ASSEMBLY

26UL CUTTER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

275W PARALLEL KEY

27BC SAFETY CLAMP ASSEMBLY

27D7 COLLAR

27D8 FOLLOWER PLATE

27HE TORSION SPRING

27J9 SET NUT

27JA SCREW STOP

27KY CLAMP BOLT

27PF COMPRESSION SPRING

27WC COMPRESSION SPRING

290M CAUTION LABEL

29WW SPRING PiN

2B62 HEX, HD, BOLT

2BLV PLATE

2BQG BLANKET WASHER

2D92 CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY

2QQD SEGMENT HADELE

2K96 WARNING LABEL

2MOS LiMiT SWITCH

2MAR STICKER

2QK4 BLADE

2QYA PULLEY COVER

2VGE MOTOR HANDLE

2VGF MOTOR HANDLE

2W4E COLLAR

2WFZ BUTTON SWITCH

2WKZ SPECIAL BOLT

2X6M LABEL

3544 LEAD WiRE ASSEMBLY

3841 LOCK KNOB

33C9 SUPPORT SEAT

33KF MOTOR ASSEMBLY

33KJ LEAD WiRE ASSEMBLY

33KM POWER CABLE

33NZ SWIVEL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

34AC BEARING BUSHING

34AY LEVER

34CT CLEVIS PIN

34VX COLLAR

360K ROCK SWITCH ASSEMBLY

368J CABLE SHIELD

36A6 DUST SHIELD

36A8 CUTTER SHAFT GUARD

36AU ARM

36CC PLUG-BUTTON

36CD LASER ASSEMBLY

36CE PC-GUARD ASSEMBLY

36YW CAUTION LABEL

36Z0 LABEL

376Y CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW

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PARTS LiST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC B

I.D. Description Size

082J CUSHION

082Q LOCK NUT

091S COMPRESSION SPRING

0D7Z KNOB-HANDLE

0DTH CENTER BOLT

0DVJ BLADE WRENCH

0J4D FLAT WASHER cp5_10-1

0J4E FLAT WASHER cp6_13-1

0J4N FLAT WASHER cpl 6"30-3

0J4P FLAT WASHER cp8"16-1.4

0J6A FLAT WASHER cp8"16-2.8

0J78 FLAT WASHER 1/4_1/2-3/32

0J7K FLAT WASHER 3/8_29/32 5/64

0J8P FLAT WASHER 3/8_29/32 5/64

0JA6 WASHER cp5

0JBO WAVE WASHER

0JEV E-RING

0JMN O-RING

0JPF HEX. HD. BOLT M6_1.0-25

0JUB HEX. SOC. HD. CAP BOLT M5_0.8-12

0JXG HEX. SOC. SETSCREW M8_1.25-16

0K2B HEX. SOC. HD. CAP SCREW M6_1.0-16

0K2N HEX. SOC. HD. CAP SCREW M8_1.25-25

0K55 CR. RE. COUNT HD. SCREW M5_0.8-8

0K74 CR. RE. TRUSS HD. SCREW M6_1.0-8

0K7F CR. RE. ROUND WASHER HD. SCREW M5_0.8-8

0KAE CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M5_0.8-10

0KB9 CR. RE. TRUSS HD. TAPPING SCREW M3_24-12

0KCF CR. RE. TRUSS HD. TAPPING SCREW M4_18-10

0KDG CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M5_0.8-6

0KDH CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M5_0.8-8

0KDM CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M5_0.8-20

0KDR CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M5_0.8-10

0KDT CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M6_1.0-8

0KQW LOCK NUT M5_0.8 T=5

0KQY LOCK NUT M8_1.25 T=8

0KQZ NUT M10_1.5 T=10

0KR1 LOCK NUT M16_2.0 T=16

0KR2 LOCK NUT M5_0.8 T=5

10LF HEX. NUT M6_1.0 T=4

2750 CAUTION LABEL

2754 WARNING LABEL

2840 COMPRESSION SPRING

25V2 KNOB

25VA SCREW STOP

25YA LOCKING HANDLE ASSEMBLY

25YG NEEDLE POINTER

25YK SETPLATE

25YV PLATE

25YW PLATE (RIGHT)

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26NS LOCKING ROD 1

27BU TABLE iNSERT 1

27BV TABLE iNSERT 1

27H1 CLAMP-CORD 1

27KA ECCENTRIC SPANNER SEAT 1

27PQ ROLL PiN 1

27Y4 HEX. SOC. SETSCREW M6_1.0-16 2

283H HEX. SOC. HD. CAP SCREW M5_0.8-12 4

2A J3 CLAMP HANDLE 1

2B4P FENCE PLATE 2

2B4Q EXTENTION WiNG 1

2B4R EXTENTION WiNG 1

2B4S SLIDE PLATE 3

2B4Y NEEDLE POINTER 1

2B4Z NEEDLE POINTER 1

2BLQ HEX. SOC. HD. CAP SCREW M5_0.8-40 1

2BQA PLATE 2

2C1H LOCATING BAR 1

2C1J SPECIAL BOLT 1

2C7F UPPER TUBE 2

2C91 EXTENTION WiNG ASSEMBLY 1

2C92 EXTENTION WiNG ASSEMBLY 1

2CR5 BRACKET-TILT 1

2CR6 BRACKET-TILT 1

2D7E COMPRESSION SPRING 1

2D9W LOCKING HANDLE ASSEMBLY 2

2DAN REAR EXTENTION STAY 1

2ED6 CAUTION LABEL 1

2K8Q WARNING LABEL 1

2QBG CLAMP BOLT 1

2T6L PLUNGER HANDLE 1

2VH5 LINEAR MOTION BEARING 3

2ZBQ CR. RE. TRUSS HD. SCREW M5_0.8-8 4

3498 BEARING COVER 2

349B ASSIST-FENCE(RIGHT) 1

349C ASSIST-FENCE(LEFT) 1

34A8 ARM-MITER 1

34BL FENCE 1

34DK LOCK NUT M6_1.0 T=9 2

34JU SHAFT-PIVOT 1

354V SPECIAL BOLT 2

35AY ANCHOR PLATE 1

36AA SLIDE-BAR BLADE GUARD 1

36AS TABLE 1

36BF LOCKING HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1

36C8 BASE 1

36CA TABLE BRACKET 1

36YY BRACKET-TILT 1

36YZ BRACKET-TILT 1

37L0 iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL 1

12 iN. SLiDiNG COMPOUND MITER SAW

SCHEMATIC B

MODEL NO. 137.186290

12IN. SLiDiNG COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.186290

PARTS LIST FOR MOTOR

I.D. Descrip{ion

0JX2 HEX. SOC. SET SCREW

0JZ5 HEX. SOC. SET SCREW

0K72 CR. RE. TRUSSHD. SCREW

0KBC CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW

0KCP CR. RE. PAN HEAD TAPPING & WASHER SCREW

0QM2 BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY

0QQT BRUSH ASSEMBLY

0QRO BRUSH COVER

26PD MOTOR PULLEY

2DW9 WAVE WASHER

2VZH BALL BEARING

2W9R HEX. HD. SCREW AND WASHER

32EE CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER

33CA FRONTHOUSINT

33CF FLOW GUIDE

33G8 FIELD ASSEMBLY

33G9 ARMATURE ASSEMBLY

33N4 MOTOR COVER

36E2 MOTOR REAR COVER

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