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Operator's Manual

CRFIFrSMAN°

10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW

AND STAND WITH LASER TRAC ®

Model No. 137.212520

CAUTION:

Before using this Miter Saw,

read this manual and follow

all its Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions

Customer Help Line

For Technical Support

1-800-843-1682

•Safety Instructions

•Installation

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

Sears Parts &

Repair Center

1-800-488-1222

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Part No. 137212520001

SECTION PAGE

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

Product Specifications ........................................ 2

Power Tool Safety .............................................. 3

Compound Miter Saw Safety .............................. 4

Electrical Requirements and Safety .................... 4

Accessories and Attachments ............................ 8

Tools Needed for Assembly ................................ 8

SECTION PAGE

Carton Contents .................................................. 7

Know Your Compound Miter Saw ....................... 8

Glossary of Terms ............................................... 9

Assembly and Adjustments ................................. 10

Operation ............................................................ 18

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

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................ 26

Parts List ............................................................. 27

ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL

If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase,

CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME® TO ARRANGE FOR FREE REPAIR (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

If this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for only ninety days from the date of

purchase. This warranty applies only while this tool 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING I

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

chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicals are:

•Lead from lead-based paints

•Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products

•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 chemicals, work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as

dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

MOTOR

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

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

Speed .................................. 4800 RPM (No lead)

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

Double Insulated .................. Yes

MITER SAW

Rotating Table:

Miter Detent Stops ................ 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° R & L

Bevel Positive Stops ............. 0°, 45 ° L

I_t_ WARNING

Cutting Capacity:

Crosscut ................................... 2-5/8 in. x 5-1/2 in.

Miter 45 ° R & L ......................... 2-5/8 in. x 3-1/2 in.

Bevel 45° L ............................... 1-1/2 in. x 5-1/2 in. L

45 ° Miter and 45 ° Bevel ............ 1-1/2 in. x 3-1/2 in.

Extension Bars ....................... Yes

Stand ....................................... Yes

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.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert

and knowing how to use your power tool.

WARNING J

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.

12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. 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.

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.

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.

15.DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE

before servicing, and when changing accessories

such as blades, bits and cutters.

1&REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL

STARTING. Make sure switch is in the OFF position

before plugging the tool in.

5. 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 5 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.

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.

1&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 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

powe r sou roe.

21 .DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

22.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp

and clean for best and safest performance. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

23.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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW

1. DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES they can deflect

and contact guard and can cause possible injury to

the operator.

2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely

assembled and installed according to these

instructions.

3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the

operation of miter saws, seek guidance from your

supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.

4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and

table. DO NOT perform any operation free hand (use

clamp wherever possible).

5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade. If the

workpiece you are cutting would cause your hands

to be within 6-3/4 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece

should be clamped in place before making the cut.

6. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and is free

of vibration.

7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before

starting a cut.

8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and free of

chips or dust.

9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before

cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the

positive stops.

10.BE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean

and the arbor bolt is tightened securely.

11.USE only blade collars specified for your saw.

12.NEVER use blades larger in diameter than 10 inches.

13.NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is

running.

14.ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage

before operation. Replace a cracked or damaged

blade immediately.

15.NEVER use blades recommended for operation at

less than 4800 RPM.

I=1ai |-'t ::( LuJI-'t::l ::l i

1&ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and use at

all times.

17.NEVER reach around the saw blade.

18.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.

20.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.

21 .NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this

tool. This miter saw is designed for use on wood and

wood-like products.

22.NEVER cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut

would cause your hand or fingers to be within 6-3/4

in. of the saw blade the workpiece is too small.

23.PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw

table for long work pieces.

24.NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable

liquids or gases.

25.NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents

could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the

material.

26.SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting

the tool.

27.DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and

clean the machine when finished using.

28.MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving

the machine.

29.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.

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

The AC motor used in this saw is a universal,

nonreversible type. See "MOTOR" in the "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section on page 2.

[,A WARNING J

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage

to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Your saw

is wired at the factory for 120 V operation. Connect

to a 120 V, 15 Acircuit and use a 15 Atime 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.

ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS- cont'd

DOUBLEINSULATED[]

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.

[A WARNING I

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 120 V circuit. This circuit

must not be less than a #12 wire with a 20 A time

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

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 20 A

time lag fuse era #14 wire with a 15 Atime 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

More Than Not More Than

0 6

6 10

10 12

Total length of Cord

25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150ft.

8 16 16 14

8 16 14 12

6 16 14 12

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.

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

WARNING I

•Use only accessories recommended for this

miter saw. Follow instructions that accompany

accessories. Use of improper accessories may

cause hazards.

•The use of any cutting tool except 10 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.

Supplied

Blade Wrench

Not supplied

Adjustable Wrench

Hex Key 2.5 mm

Combination Square

Philips Screwdriver

ACCESSORIES

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the

Sears Power and Hand Tool Catalog to purchase

recommended accessories for this power tool.

IAWARNING

To avoid the risk of personal injury, do not modify this

power tool or use accessories not recommended by

Sears.

WARNING I

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.

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over

(see dotted figure).

Straight edge or

a 3/4 in. board,

Draw light line on board this edge must be

along this edge. perfectly straight.

Gap from untrue square

when flipped over.

UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW

IA WARNING I

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.

WARNINGI

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 ®for replacement parts.

Miter Saw

Hold-Down Clamp

Miter Handle

Hold-Down Clamp Lock Knobs

__ Blade Wrench

Screws

Extension Table

Dust Bag Elbow Dust Bag

Long Bottom Support

Stand Legs

Foot Pad

Short Bottom Support Short Upper Support Hardware Bag

Long Upper Support

Batteries

CuttingHead

LaserGuide

LowerBladeGuard

BevelScale

SlidingFence

Bevel Lock Handle

Switch Handle

ON/OFF Trigger Switch

........ Carrying Handle

Motor

Stop Latch

J Right Extension Table

Stop Plate

Positive Stop Locking Lever

Quick-Cam Miter Table Lock

Stand

Safety Lock-Off Button

Laser Guide Locking Lever

Cover Plate

Upper Blade Guard _.

Laser Guide Tab

Dust Bag

Left Extension Table \

Stop Plate

Table Table Insert

iJ --_Extension Table Lock Knob

Mounting Hole

Base

Miter Lock Handle

Miter Scale

Positive Miter Detents

COMPOUND MITER SAW TERMS

ARBOR LOCK - Allows the user to keep the blade

from rotating while tightening or loosening the arbor bolt

during blade replacement or removal.

WRENCH STORAGE - Convenient storage to prevent

misplacing the blade wrench.

WOODWORKING TERMS

BASE - Supports the table, holds accessories and

allows for workbench or leg set mounting.

BEVEL LOCKING HANDLE - Locks the miter saw at a

desired bevel angle.

BEVEL SCALE - To measure the bevel angle of the

saw blade 0° to 45° left.

COVER PLATE SCREW - Loosen this screw and rotate

the plate for access to the blade arbor bolt.

FENCE - Helps to keep the workpiece from moving

when sawing. Scaled to assist with accurate cutting.

ARBOR - The shaft on which a blade is mounted.

BEVEL CUT - An angle cut made through the face of

the workpiece.

COMPOUND OUT - A simultaneous bevel and miter

cut.

CROSS CUT - A cut made across the width of the

workpiece.

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.

LOWER BLADE GUARD - Helps protect your hands

from the blade in the raised position, it retracts as the

blade is lowered.

GUM - A sticky sap from wood products.

HEEL - Misalignment of the blade.

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 0° to 45 ° left

and right.

MOUNTING HOLES - To mount the miter saw to a

stable su trace.

ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH - To start the tool, push

the safety lock-off button and squeeze the trigger.

Release the trigger to turn off the miter saw.

POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER - Locks the miter

saw at a preset positive stop for the desired miter angle.

STOP LATCH - Locks the miter saw in the lowered

position for compact storage and transportation.

SWITCH HANDLE - The switch handle contains

the trigger switch and safety lock-off button. The blade

is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down on the

handle. The saw will return to its upright position when

the handle is released.

KERF - The amount of material removed by blade cut.

MITER CUT - An angle cut made across the width of

the workpiece.

RESIN - A sticky sap that has hardened.

REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) - The number of

turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.

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.

WORKPIECE - The item being cut. The surfaces of a

workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends and

edges.

WARNING LABELS - Read and understand for your

own safety. Make sure all labels are present on machine

and legible.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1,4 WARNING I

To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to the

power source until it is completely assembled and

adjusted and you have read and understood this

Operator's Manual.

ASSEMBLE STAND (FIG. A)

1. Unpack all parts and group by type and size. Refer to

the parts list on page 30 for correct quantities.

2. Attach one long upper support (4) to top of leg (1)

using one carriage bolt (2) and nut (5).

NOTE: Do not tighten bolts until stand is properly

aligned (see step #8).

3. Attach other end of long upper support to the top of

another leg using one carriage bolt and one nut.

4. Attach one long bottom support (3) to the center of

each leg using carriage bolt and nut. This completes

the front frame section.

5. Assemble the rear frame section in exactly the same

manner.

6. Join the front and rear frame assemblies using

two short upper supports (6) and two short bottom

supports (8), carriage bolts and nuts.

7. Place all four foot pads (7) onto each leg.

8. Place the stand on a level surface and adjust it so all

legs are contacting the floor and are at similar angles

to the floor. Tighten all bolts.

NOTE: Stand should not rock after all bolts are

tightened.

ASSEMBLE MITER SAW TO STAND

1. Carefully place the miter saw on top of stand.

2. Line up the four mounting holes in the saw base to

the stand.

3. Fasten the saw to the stand using the four mounting

screws (9), four washers (10) and four nuts (11).

NOTE: Place a washer on each bolt before inserting

it into the saw base and through the support, then

thread the nut onto the bolt. (see Fig. A)

4. Tighten all four nuts.

NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE LOCK NUTS

HOLDING SAW TO THE STAND. THIS COULD

DAMAGE THE SAW BASE.

Fig. A

Saw Base (saw not

shown for clarity of vi._w). _

_'-7

INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. B)

1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the hole (2) located

at the front of the miter table.

Fig. B

SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. C)

1. For convenient storage and prevention of loss, there

is a slot (1) in the rear of the carrying handle (2) for

storing the blade wrench (3) when not in use.

Fig, C 2

CUTTING HEAD (FIG. D)

Raising

1. Push down slightly on the switch handle (1).

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

3. Allow the cutting head (3) to raise to the up position.

I,A WARNING I

To avoid injury and damage to the saw, transport

or store the miter saw with the cutting head locked

in the down position. Never use the stop latch to

hold the cutting head in adown position for cutting

operations.

3 1

Fig. D

Locking

When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting

head should always be locked in the down position.

1. Push the cutting head (3) down to its lowest position.

2. Push the stop latch (2) into the locking hole.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the

miter saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm or the

miter table handle.

INSTALLING THE DUST COLLECTION ELBOW AND

THE DUST BAG (FIG. E)

1. Install the larger end of the elbow (1) onto the

exhaust port (2).

NOTE: The elbow can be used to attach either the

dust bag or a vacuum hose to remove sawdust from

the work area.

Fig, E 1__L_._

INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. E-l)

1. Squeeze the metal collar wings (1) of the dust

bag (2).

2. Place the dust bag neck opening around the dust

collection elbow (3), and release the metal collar.

FIG. E-1

REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE

Only use a10 in. diameter blade. DO NOT use athin

kerf blade.

Removing Blade (Fig. F, G, H)

la,WARNINGI

To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure

the switch is in the OFF position and plug is not

connected to the power source outlet.

1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.

2. Allow the miter saw to rise to the upright position.

Raise the lower bladeguard (1) to the up position. (Fig. F)

3. Loosen the cover plate screw (2) with a Phillipsscrewdriver.

4. Rotate the cover plate (3) towards the rear of the tool

to expose the arbor bolt (4).

5. Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt.

Fig. F

_ 4

6. Locate the arbor lock (5) on the motor, below the

miter saw switch handle. (Fig. G)

7. Press the arbor lock, holding it in firmly while turning

the blade wrench clockwise. The arbor lock will

engage after turning the wrench. Continue to hold

the arbor lock in to keep it engaged, while turning

the wrench clockwise to loosen the arbor bolt.

Fig, G

8. Remove the arbor bolt (6), outer blade collar (7) and

the blade (8). Do not remove the inner blade collar.

(Fig. H)

NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their

position and direction they face. Wipe the blade collars

clean of any sawdust before installing the new blade.

Fig. H\9

Installing Blade (Fig. F, G, H)

1. Install a 10 in. blade, making sure the rotation arrow

on the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on

the upper guard, and the blade teeth are pointing

downward.

2. Place the outer blade collar (7) against the blade and

on the arbor (9). Thread the arbor bolt (6) into the

arbor (9) counterclockwise. (Fig. H)

IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of the blade collars

are engaged with the flats on the arbor shaft.

3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt.

4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding it in firmly while

turning the blade wrench counterclockwise. When

it engages, continue to press the arbor lock in,

while tightening the arbor bolt securely. (Fig. G)

5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back until the slot in the

cover plate engages with the cover plate screw (2).

Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.

Lower the blade guard. (Fig. F)

6. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade

turns freely by spinning the blade until the arbor lock.

I,A WARNING I

•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.

•Make 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

turn table.

INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP ASSEMBLY

(FIG. I)

1. Place the hold-down clamp assembly (1) in one of

the mounting holes (2).

Fig. I

2 \ \

MOUNTING THE MITER SAW ONTO AWORK

SURFACE (FIG. J, K)

WARNING I

To avoid injury form unexpected saw movement:

• Disconnect the power cord from the outlet, and lock

the cutting head in the lower position using the lock

pin.

• Lock the slide carriage in place by tightening the

slide carriage lock knob.

• To avoid back injury, lift the saw by using the

designated carrying handle located on the top of the

machine. When lifting, bend at your knees, not from

your back.

• 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.

• To avoid injury from flying debris, do not allow visitors

to stand near the saw during all cutting operations.

Mounting instructions (if stand is not used)

1. For stationary use, place the saw in the desired

location, directly on a workbench where there is room

for handling and proper support of the workpiece.

The base of the saw has four mounting holes. Bolt

the base of the miter saw (1) to the work surface (5),

using the fastening method as shown in Fig J.

Fig. J 2

1. Miter saw base 3

2. Hex head bolt 4

3. Rubber washer 1

4. Flat washer

5. Workbench

6. Flat washer 5 --

7. Lockwasher

8. Hex nut 6

9. Jam nut 7

Fig. K

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

I,AWARNINGI

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.

BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENTS (FIG. L, M, N, O, P)

NOTE: To ensure accurate cuts, alignment should be

checked and adjustments made prior to use.

90° (0°) Bevel Adjustment

1. Loosen bevel lock handle (1) and tilt the cutting arm

completely to the right. Tighten the bevel lock handle.

Lower blade.

2. Place a combination square (2) on the miter table

with the rule against the table and the heel of the

square against the saw blade.

3. If the blade is not 900(0 °) square with the miter table,

loosen the bevel lock handle (1), tilt the cutting head

completely to the left, loosen the jamb nut (4) on the

bevel angle adjustment bolt (3) and use a 10 mm

wrench to adjust the bolt (3) in or out to increase or

decrease the bevel angle.

4. Tilt the cutting arm to back to the right at 900(0°)

bevel and recheck for alignment.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if further adjustment is

needed.

6. Tighten bevel lock handle (1) and jamb nut (4) when

alignment is achieved.

NOTE: Mounting hardware is not included with this tool.

Bolts, nuts, washers, and screws must be purchased

separately.

Fig. L

2. 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. K)

2 1

0° Bevel Pointer Adjustment (Fig. M)

1. When the blade is exactly 90° (0°) to the table,

loosen the bevel indicator screw (5) using a # 2

Phillips screwdriver.

2. Adjust bevel indicator (6) to the "0" mark (7) on the

bevel scale and retighten the screw.

Fig, M 6

45° Left Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment (Fig. N)

1. Unlock the bevel lock handle (1) and tilt the cutting

arm as far to the left as possible.

2. Using a combination square, check to see if the

blade angle is 45 ° to the table.

3. If the blade is not at 45° to the miter table, tilt the

cutting arm to the right, loosen the jamb nut (4) on

the bevel angle adjustment bolt (3) and use a 10 mm

wrench to adjust the bolt (3) in or out to increase or

decrease the bevel angle.

4. Tilt the cutting arm to the left to 45° bevel and

recheck for alignment.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the blade is at 45° to

the miter table.

6. Tighten bevel lock handle (1) and jamb nut (4) when

alignment is achieved.

Fig, N

MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. O)

The compound miter saw scale can be easily read

showing miter angles from 0° to 45° to the left and

right. The most common angle cut setting slots have

positive stops, permitting fast adjustments to the desired

position. Follow the process below for quickest and most

accurate adjustments.

1. Lift up on the miter quick lock (1) to unlock the table.

2. Move the turntable while lifting up on the positive

stop locking lever (4) to align the indicator (2) to the

desired degree measurement.

3. Lock the table into position by pressing down on the

miter quick lock (1).

Fig, O 3

MITER SCALE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT (FIG. O)

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

2. Loosen the screw (3) that holds the indicator with a

screwdriver.

3. Adjust the indicator (2) to the 0° mark and retighten

screw.

TO SQUARE BLADE TO FENCE (FIG. P)

1. Turn the upper arm assembly to the 0° bevel position

and lock in position. Fully extend both sliding fences.

2. Using a 6 mm hex key wrench, loosen the three

fence locking hex socket bolts (1).

3. Lower the cutting head and lock it in the down

position with the stop latch knob.

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

square against the blade, and the rule against the

fence (2) as shown. Check to see if the fence is 90 °

to the blade.

5. If an adjustment is necessary, shift the fence until it is

square to the blade. Tighten the three fence locking

bolts (1) once alignment is achieved.

CAUTION: If the saw has not been used recently,

recheck blade squareness to the fence and

readjust if needed.

IA WARNING I

To avoid injury from unexpected starting or

electrical shock, do not plug the saw in. The power

cord MUST remain unplugged when you are working

on the saw.

Fig, P

POSITIVE STOP MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

(FIG. Q)

1. Unlock the miter table by lifting up on the miter

quick-cam miter table lock (1).

2. While raising the positive stop locking lever (2) up,

grasp the miter handle (3) 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 nine positive stops.

4. Once angle is achieved, press down on the quick-

cam miter table lock (1).

QUICK-CAM MITER TABLE LOCK OPERATION

(FIG. Q)

If miter angles required are NOT one of the nine positive

stops noted above, the miter table can be locked at any

angle between these positive stops by using the Miter

Quick-Cam table lock.

1. Unlock the miter table by lifting up on the miter quick-

cam 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.

4. Press down on the Miter Quick-Cam locking lever (1)

until it locks the miter table in place.

NOTE: The miter Quick-Cam locking lever should

lock the table and prevent it from moving. If

adjustment is needed, see next step.

QUICK-CAM MITER TABLE LOCK ADJUSTMENT

(FIG. Q)

1. Press down and lock the miter quick-cam table lock.

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 to verify it locks the

table into position securely.

4. Turn the lock nut (5) to the right as shown to lock the

miter locking mechanism into place.

Fig. Q

1 3

View of bottom of saw base

CUTTING ARM TRAVEL (FIG. R)

Cutting arm pivot adjustment

The up and down pivot movement of the cutting arm

should be free of side-to-side movement for accurate

miter cuts. It should be tight enough to prevent side-

to-side movement while still allowing the arm to move

freely up and down when cutting.

1. If cutting arm (1) is too loose, use a 19 mm wrench to

turn the cuttting arm adjusting nut (2) clockwise.

2. If cutting arm travel is too tight, turn the cutting arm

adjusting nut counterclockwise.

Fig. R

ALIGNING THE LASER BEAM

(FIG.T, T-1 & T-2)

IAk WARNING I

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 saw is equipped with a Dual View Laser

Trac ®system. The laser beam projects a line onto the

workpiece for viewing at both top and front angles of the

board.

A. Slide out Laser Guide (Fig. T).

IA. WARNING I

Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure. Always

un-plug miter saw from power source before making

any adjustments.

1. Unlock the laser guide lever (3) by flipping it to the

left.

2. Slide out the laser guide assembly by pulling on the

tab (4).

3. Lock the laser guide assembly into place by pushing

the locking lever to the right side of the saw.

4. To turn the laser ON or OFF, press the rocker

switch (5).

Fig. T

B. Check Laser Beam Alignment.

1. Mark a straight line across a board to serve as a

"pattern line" to test laser alignment. Lay the board

on the miter table.

2. Turn on the laser beam and line it up with the pattern

line.

3. Check to see that laser beam is aligned from top to

bottom of pattern line. If laser beam is not aligned

to the pattern line, adjust as follows in procedures C

and D.

Laser Beam Fine Adjustment (Fig. T-l, T-2)

1. Lower blade and align with pattern line in board.

Raise blade.

2. Loosen screw (1).

3. Turn thumbscrew (2-Fig. T-l) to move laser beam

left or right to align with pattern line (Fig. T-2).

4. Tighten screw (1) when laser is in desired position.

Fig. T-1

Fig. T-2

Pattern Line Pattern Line

Laser Line

D. Aligning Parallelism (Fig. T-l, T-3 )

1. Adjust laser line parallel to pattern line by turning

screw (3) (Fig. T-1 ). NOTE: Do not overturn this

screw or it may damage internal wiring. Maximum

screw turn is 1/8 turn in each direction.

2. Move laser close to pattern line by turning

screw (4).

3. Fine tune alignment of laser is achieved by adjusting

screw (4) no more than 1/8 turn in each direction.

Fig. T-3

Laser Line Laser Line

Pattern Line

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW

OPERATION

BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW

IAWARNING]

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious,

permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the

following steps are completed:

• Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following

the instructions. (ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS)

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

lock-off switch, upper and lower blade guards, stop

latch, bevel lock handle, and cover plate screws.

• Review and understand all safety instructions and

operating procedures in this Operator's Manual.

(SAFETY & OPERATIONS)

• Review the MAINTENANCE and

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for your miter saw.

• 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.

•Disconnect the miter saw. To avoid injury from

accidental starting, unplug the saw before any

adjustments, including set-up and blade changes.

• 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 bolt.

•Tighten the cover plate screw,

•Check for damaged parts, Check for:

• Alignment of moving parts

• Damaged electric cords

• Binding of moving parts

• Mounting holes

• 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 TROUBLE-

SHOOTING GUIDE for adjustment if necessary.

• Other conditions that may affect the way the

miter saw works.

• 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.

• Replace bent, damaged, missing or defective parts

before using the saw again.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter saw clean

for best and safest performance. Follow instructions

for lubricating. Don't put lubricants on the blade while

it's spinning.

• Remove adjusting wrench from the tool before

turning it on.

• To avoid injury from jams, slips, or thrown pieces,

use only recommended accessories.

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

• Consult the ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS

section of this Operators Manual for recommended

accessories. Follow the instructions that come with

the accessory. The use of improper accessories may

cause risk of injury to persons.

• Choose the correct 10 in. diameter blade for the

material and the type of cutting you plan to do. Do

not use thin kerf blades.

• Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and

properly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the

cutting arm all the way down. Manually spin the blade

and check for clearance. Tilt the power-head to a 45 °

bevel and repeat the test.

• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.

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

no excessive play in any parts.

KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

WARNING J

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 and

ears.

• 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, don't 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.

PLANYOURWORK

• Usetherighttool.Don'tforceatoolorattachment

todoajobit wasnotdesignedto do.Useadifferent

toolforanyworkpiecethatcan'tbeheldina solidly

braced,fixedposition.

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 FOR 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.

• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or

jewelry (rings, watches). They can get caught and

draw you into moving parts.

• Wear non-slip footwear.

• Tie back long hair.

• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing

damage, wear ear plugs when using any miter saw.

• 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 being cut.

Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may bind, or

that are too small to clamp and get a solid grasp on.

Plan the way you will grasp the workpiece from start to

finish. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions. A

sudden slip could cause your fingers or hand to move

into the blade.

DO NOT OVER-REACH

Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face and

body to one side, out of the line of a possible kickback.

NEVER stand in the line of the blade.

Never cut freehand:

• Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence and

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

• Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece

and the table or fence.

• Make sure there are no gaps between the workpiece,

fence and table that will let the workpiece shift after it

is cut.

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

is cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the

blade and thrown violently.

• Only the workpiece should be on the saws table.

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

work when it's practical.

USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD

SHAPED WORKPIECES.

• Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses, blocks, etc.)

for workpieces large enough to tip.

• 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.

• Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the

workpiece being cut would cause your hand or

fingers to be within 6-3/4 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.

• When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your work

so it will not bind in the blade and cause 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 J

To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety

instructions, when cutting non-ferrous metals:

• Use only saw blades specifically recommended for

non-ferrous metal cutting.

• Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand held.

Clamp workpieces securely.

• 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 J

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.

BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. W)

WARNING I

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.

Starting a cut:

•Place hands at least 6-3/4 in. away from the path

of the blade - out of the "no-hands zone" (1).

(Fig. W)

• Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent

movement toward the blade.

• With the power switch OFF, bring the saw blade

down to the workpiece to see the cutting path of

the blade.

• Press in lock-off switch in trigger switch handle.

• Squeeze trigger switch to start saw.

• Lower blade into workpiece with a firm downward

motion.

TURNING THE SAW ON (FIG. X)

To reduce the likelihood of accidental starting, a thumb

activated lock-OFF switch is located on top of the switch

handle. The lock-OFF switch (1) must be pressed

forward before the trigger switch (2) can be activated

and the miter saw started.

I,A WARNING[

Make the switch child-proof. Insert apadlock, or

chain with padlock, through the hole of the trigger

switch, and lock it. This will preventing children and

other unauthorized users from turning the machine

on.

Fig, X

Finishing a cut:

• Hold the cutting arm in the down position.

• Release trigger switch and wait for all moving

parts to stop before moving your hands and

raising the cutting arm.

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

the saw and follow the instructions in

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE section for

adjusting the blade brake before using the saw

again.

Before freeing jammed material:

• Release trigger switch.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Unplug the miter saw.

Fig. W

6-3/4 in.

_jjl 6-3/4 in.

LASER ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. X)

la,WARNINGI

Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure. Always

un-plug miter saw from power source before making

any adjustments.

1. Unlock the laser guide lever (3) by flipping it to the

left.

2. Slide out the laser guide assembly by pulling on the

tab (4).

3. Lock the laser guide assembly into place by pushing

the locking lever to the right side of the saw.

4. To turn the laser ON or OFF, press the rocker

switch (5).

SLIDINGFENCE(FIG.Y)

I_WARNING

The sliding fence must be extended when making

any 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.

1. Unlock the fence cam locking lever (1) by pushing it

toward the rear of the machine.

2. 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, Y 2

BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW

• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power

OFF. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

• Make workshop child proof. Lock the shop.

Disconnect master switches. Store tool away from

children and other unqualified users.

IA WARNING I

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.

MITER CUT (FIG. AA)

The miter saw is equipped with nine positive miter

stops (1) on the saw base. The locations are at 0, 15,

22.5, 31.6 and 45 degrees left and 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 up (3),

grasp the miter handle (4) 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 nine positive stops.

Once the desired miter angle is achieved, press

down on the quick cam miter table lock to secure the

table into position.

If the miter angle desired is NOT one of the nine

positive stops noted above, simply lock the table at

the desired angle by pressing down on the quick-

cam miter table lock (2). For detailed instructions,

refer to page 15, QUICK-CAM MITER TABLE LOCK

OPERATION.

Fig. AA

BEVEL CUT (FIG. BB)

I,AWARNINGI

The sliding fence must be extended when making

any 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.

1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1).

2. Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle as shown

on the bevel scale (2).

3. The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a

90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 45 ° left bevel.

4. Tighten the lock handle (1) to lock the cutting head

in position.

Fig, BB

COMPOUNDCUT(FIG.CC)

1. ExtendtheslidingfenceasdescribedinSLIDING

FENCE(Fig.Y).

2. Setthedesiredbevelangleusingthebevellock

handle(1).

3. Setthedesiredmiterangleandlockintoposition.

See"MITERCUT".

Fig.CC

WORKPIECESUPPORT& REPETITIVECUTTING

USINGTHESTOPPLATE(FIG.EE)

Longpiecesneedextension table support.

1. Loosen the knob (1) then slide the extension wing 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.

Fig. EE

CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. DD)

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.

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. Do not position the 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.

Fig. DD

AUXILARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. FF)

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 20 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. FF

Blade Slot

CUTTINGBASEMOLDING(FIG,GG)

Basemoldingsandmanyothermoldingscanbecuton

a compoundmitersaw.Thesetupofthesawdepends

onmoldingcharacteristicsandapplication,asshown.

Performpracticecutsonscrapmaterialtoachievebest

results:

1. Alwaysmakesuremoldingsrestfirmlyagainstfence

andtable.Usehold-down,crownmoldingviseor

C-clamps,wheneverpossibleandplacetapeonthe

areabeingclampedto avoidmarks.

2. Reducesplinteringbytapingthecutareapriorto

makingthecut.Markthecutlinedirectlyonthetape.

3. Splinteringtypicallyhappensduetoanincorrect

bladeapplicationandthinnessofthematerial.

Fig, GG

Mitre saw table

NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut so you can

determine if the operation being attempted is possible

before power is applied to the saw.

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING (FIG. HH, II)

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 together, 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.

Fig, HH

Mitre saw table

Bevel/Miter Settings

Fig, II

Settings for standard crown molding lying flat on

compound miter saw table

Inside Corner

Outside Corner

Compound Cut Crown Moldings

NOTE: The chart below references a compound

cut for crown molding ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE

BETWEEN THE WALLS EQUALS 90 °.

KEY_ BEVEL I MiterSETTINGJ.SETTING 1 TYPE OF CUT

Inside corner-Left side

IL p 3-9° 131.6°

J_Right

R J33"9° [Left131"8°

eL P3"9° [Left131.6°

OR p 3-9° 131.6°

J.Right

111.Position top of moldh/g against fence.

LMiter table set at RIGHT 3t 6° .

LEFT side is finished piece.

Inside corner-Right side

111.Position bottom of molding against fence.

LMiter lable set at LEFT 31 6°

LEFT side is finished piece.

Outside corner-Left side

111 Position bottom of molding against fence.

LMiter table sel at LEFT 31 6°

RIGHT side is finished piece.

Outside corner-Right side

111.Position top of moldh/g against fence.

LMiter table set at RIGHT 31 6°.

RIGHT side is finished piece.

INSTALLING /CHANGING

• Unplug your saw.

IA WARNING I

Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental

starting causing possible serious personal injury.

1. Flip laser guide locking lever to left.

2. Use laser guide tab to pull out laser guide.

3. Lift open the battery guide cover (1).

4. Install two batteries with 1.5 volt AAA size.

NOTE: When replacing the batteries, the battery guide

should be thoroughly cleaned. Use a soft paintbrush or

similar device, to remove any sawdust and debris.

Fig. JJ

MAINTENANCE

IADANGER I

To avoid injury, never put lubricants on the blade

while it is spinning.

I_ WARNING I

To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline,

naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly

volatile solvents to clean the miter saw.

IA WARNING I

To avoid injury from unexpected starting or

electrical shock, unplug the power cord before

working on the saw.

IA WARNING i

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. KK)

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

plastic cap (1) on the side _

cap cautiously, be{

out the brush

the metal end of th

carbon part fits

overtighten.

the black

r (2). Remove the

led. Then pull

side.

The ears on

_me hole the

/, but do not

NOTE: To reinstall th_ s, first make sure

the brushes go back in the v came out. This will

avoid a break-in period that reduces motor performance

and increases wear.

Fig. KK

LOWER BLADE GUARD

Do not use the saw without the lower blade 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 the 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 buildup with a damp cloth.

CAUTION: Do not use solvents on the guard. They

could make the plastic "cloudy" and brittle.

I=,WARNINGI

When cleaning the lower guard, unplug the saw from

the power source receptacle to avoid unexpected

startup.

SAWDUST

Periodically, sawdust will accumulate under the work

table and base. This could cause difficulty in the

movement of the worktable when setting up a miter cut.

Frequently blow out or vacuum up the sawdust.

I=,WARNINGI

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

further bearing lubrication is required.

Lubricate the following as necessary:

Chop pivot: Apply light machine oil to points indicated

in illustration.

Fig, LL o_

Chop PIv

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. MM Central pivot of

plastic guard

IA WARNING I

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

Brake does not

stop blade within 6

seconds•

Motor does not start

PROBLEM CAUSE

• 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. Other.

• Fuse Blown

2. Brush worn.

3. Other.

1•

3•

SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION

Inspect/clean/replace brushes• See

MAINTENANCE section.

Use a recommended blade. Let cool down. See

REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE

section.

Retighten. See REMOVING OR INSTALLING

THE BLADE section.

Sears Service Center•

Check fuse or circuit breaker• See ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS section.

Replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE section•

Sears Service Center•

Brush spark when . Brush worn. Replace Brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.

switch released. 2. Other. See Sears Service Center.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION

PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION

Blade hits table. . Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting Arm Travel section.

Angle of cut not . Miter table unlocked. 1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle Adjustment

accurate. Can not 2. Sawdust under table, section.

adjust miter. 2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE

PROTECTION.

Cutting arm wobbles. . Loose pivot points. 1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting Arm Travel section.

Cutting arm will not . Part failure. 1. Sears Service Center.

fully raise, or blade 2. Pivot spring not replaced properly 2. Sears Service Center.

guard won't fully after service. 3. Clean and lubricate moving parts.

close. 3. Sawdust build-up.

Blade binds, jams, .Improper operation. 1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION section.

burns wood. 2. Dull blade. 2. Replace or sharpen blade.

3. Improper blade size. 3. Replace with 10 in. diameter blade.

4. Warped blade. 4. Replace blade.

Saw vibrates or .Saw blade not round. 1. Replace blade.

shakes. 2. Saw blade damaged. 2. Replace blade.

3. Saw blade loose. 3. Tighten arbor bolt.

4. Other. 4. Sears Service Center.

10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212520

IA 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

Size

I.D. Descfip|ion

0831 SHAFT SLEEVE

0833 LEVER #6

0836 PC GUARD

0841 HANDLE

08U TABLE INSERT

082Q LOCK NUT

083S TRIGGER

083V HANDLE

083X BUTTON SWITCH

083Y COMPRESSION SPRING

083Z CORD CLAMP

084C HANDLE SEAT #AW

084D HANDLE SEAT

084K SET PLATE

084M STOP CLAMP

084Q COMPRESSION SPRING

084S TILTING SCALE

084V ELBOW

084W WARNING LABEL

085C FOLLOWER PLATE

085D SLIDE PLATE

085E SPACER

0BD1 CUSHION

0CES COMPRESSION SPRING

0CKS SPRING WIRE

0CV5 DUST BAG ASS'Y

0D7W CLEVIS PIN

0D7X SHAFT

0D7Z KNOB HANDLE

0D99 SHIM

0D9A ANCHOR BLOCK

0DT4 ROLLING WHEEL

0DT7 BEARING

0DTH CENTER BOLT

0DVJ HEX. WRENCH #6

0FHE COMPRESSION SPRING

0J4E FLAT WASHER _p613 ]

0J4N FLAT WASHER _p1630 3

0J4Z FLAT WASHER _pl 2X20 3

0J53 FLAT WASHER _p8.4_24 2

0J6A FLAT WASHER _p816 2.5

0J78 FLAT WASH ER 1/4" 1/2 3/32

0J7K FLAT WASHER 3/8"29/32 5/64

0J7R FLAT WASHER 1/2"1 3/64

0J80 FLAT WASHER 5/32"13/32 3/64

0J95 SPRING WASHER _p6

0JAZ WAVE WASHER

0JB3 WAVE WASHER

0JEM C RING

0JET E RING

0JEV E RING

0JFB SELF LOCKING RING

0JMM O RING

0JMQ O RING

0JUD HEX. SOC. HD. CAP BOLT M50.8 20

0JUK HEX. SOC. HD. CAP BOLT M61.0 16

0JVD HEX. SOC. HD. CAP BOLT MBX08 35

0JXC HEX. SOC. SET SCREW M61.0 20

0JZF HEX. SOC. SET SCREW M61.0 10

0JZ7 HEX. SOC. SET SCREW M61.0 30

0JZN ARBOR BOLT M81.25 20

0K2L HEX.SOCKET HD.CAP SCREWS MSXI 25 30

0K2N HEX SOC. HD. CAP SCREW M81.25 25

0K42 CR.RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M61.0 30

0K72 CR. RE. TRUSS HD. SCREW M5X08 12

0K7K CR. RE. ROUND WASHER HD. SCREW M61.0 12

0K7Z CR. RE. TRUSS HD. ROUND NECK SCREW M61.0 14

0KA6 CR.RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M512 10

0KAD CR.RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M40.7 8

0KB7 CR.RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M4XI 8 16

0KB8 CR.RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M4XI8 20

0KB9 CR.RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW MBXI _ l 0

0KBC CR.RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M516 25

0KBM CR.RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M418 28

0KD5 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M40.7 6

0KDG CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M5"0.8 6

QTY I.D. Description Size

3KDJ CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW M5_0.8 12

3KDR CR. RE. PAN HD SCREW M5"0.8 l 0

3KMS HEX NUT M6*I.0T 5

3KQW LOCK NUT M5"0.8 T 5

_KQX NUT M6"1.0 T 6

3KQY LUCK NUT M8 _1.25 T 8

3KQZ NUT M10_1.5 T lO

3KR0 NUT M12_1.75 T 12

3KR1 LUCK NUT M16_2.0 T 16

_KR3 LOCK NUT M6 1.0T 6

_KR4 LOCK NUT M81.25 T 8

)K_I CABLE CLAMP

)KUX TERMINAL

}KWT LEAD WIRE ASSAY

)LSA POWER CABLE

)LU2 LIMIT SWITCH

)QQ 1 CORD GUARD

3S2X LOCK HANDLE ASSAY

3STZ TRADE MARK LABEL

2145 HANDLE ASS'Y

2146 LASER ASS'Y

20KY TORSION SPRING

20S3 LOCKING HANDLE ASSAY

21EF SPRING GUARD

23TE POINTER

25TE FENCE #23

25TF FENCE #23

25V2 KNOB

25V3 KNOB

25Z6 LOCKING HANDLE ASSAY

26LR WARNING LABEL

26LU WARNING LABEL

26NH SPECIAL NUT

2794 TRADE MARK LABEL

272Y BOLT

27BC SAFETY CLAMP ASS'Y

27FG LOCKING HANDLE ASS'Y

27NB ARBOR COLLAR

27NH ASSIST FENCE #AW

28N2 BATTERY

290M CAUTION LABEL

29TP CAUTION LABEL(LASER)

2A47 HEX HD. SCREW AND WASHER M6"1.0 12

2A9X TENSION PLATE

2AH6 LOCKING ROD

2AH7 COMPRESSION SPRING

2AHC SHAFT PIVOT

2AHE SPECIAL BOLT

2AHL SET PLATE

2AHV PLUNGER HANDLE

2AHX SLIDE PLATE

2A J3 CLAMP HANDLE #AW

2C88 BLADE

2CY7 FOLLOWER PLATE(LEFT) #AW

2CYW EXTENSION TABLE(RIGHT) #AW

2CYX EXTENSION TABLE #AW

2D69 FENCE

2D4D SCALE

2DBM PIN

2DBR HEX HD. SCREW AND WASHER M6_1.0 16

2DE8 UPER TUBE #6

2DMW SCREW STOP

2DS1 UPER TUBE #6

2DS2 NEEDLE POINTER (RIGHT} #23

2DS3 ANGLE PEGULATOR #AW

2DWM BASE #AW

2E1E LOCKING HANDLE ASSAY

2E1G NEEDLE POINTER (LEFT) #23

2E3J MOTOR

2E3L HOUSING ASS'Y

2E3X DUST COLLECTOR ASS'Y

2ED_ CAUTION LABEL

2ED7 CAUTION LABEL

2ED8 LABEL

2EDK INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2EKH TABLE #AW

QTY

10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW

SCHEMATIC FOR SAW

MODEL NO. 137.212520

.OKBC4

084_ 084Mb_ .OJET

083Y

085X

// 083v

2ED8

OJUK

OKQW

28N2 _2794

29TP

_0841

OJZF2

OKR3

}290M

_ _=f +_ 0836

2145' OD[7

ODT4

OJFB

OJEM

2E3X

21EF

OK7Z

OJMM OD7Z

OKRI 0KD5_ /2EIG

_DS2

10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212520

PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR

I.D. Description

1100 GEAR BOX COVER

1102 SPRING PIN

0HV8 BALL BEARING

0HVU BALL BEARING

0HX9 NEEDLE BEARING

0gX2 HEX.-SOC SETSCREW

0K56 CR. RE. COUNT HD. SCREW

0KCM CR.-RE.PAN HD. AP. SCREW & WASHER

0KLA PLASTIC SCREW

0KWM LEAD WIRE ASS'Y -RED

0PLT BEARING COVER

0Q9K FLOW GUIDE

0QGR COMPRESSION SPRING

0QME BRACKET STOP

0QMK RUBBERCAP

0QMR ARMATURE ASS'Y

0QMY PROTECTOR WIRE

0QMZ MOTOR HOUSING

0QQS BRUSH HOLDER ASS'Y

0QQT BRUSHASS'Y

0QR0 BRUSH COVER

0QR2 BEARING BUSHING

0QYW FIELD ASS'Y

110A CR.-RE.PAN HD.TAPPING SCREW & WASHER

110C ARBOR SHAFTASS'Y

2DVD ARM

Size

cp4-36

6201Z LU

6200ZZ

M5"0.8-6

M5"0.8-12

M5"6-35

M5"0.8-6

M5"12-55

QTY

IIOA 2

OHV8

OQMR

OKWM

OKCM 4

OQMZ

10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW

PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR STAND

MODEL NO. 137.212520

I.D. Description

093B FOOT PAD

0J4F FLAT WASHER

0KE3 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW

0KRR SERRATED TOOTHED HEXAGON FLANGE NUT

0STZ TRADE-MARK LABEL

2E19 BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET

2E1A BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET

2E1B UPPERSUPPORT

2E1C UPPERSUPPORT

2E1D BRACKET

Size

8 * 16-2.5

M8* 1.25-35

M8* 1.25 T=7.5

M8"0.25-12

QTY

2A10/6

0KE34

0J4F4

2E1B2\

2EIA2

0KRR2o

0STZ

2E1 D4

093B4

2E192

2E1C2

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