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Owner's Manual

10-in. Compound

Miter Saw

Double Insulated

Model No,

172.24360

Save this manual for future reference.

CAUTION: Read, understand and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

in this manual before using this product.

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

Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

•SAFETY

•FEATURES

• ADJUSTMENT

•OPERATION

•MAINTENANCE

° PARTS LIST

•ESPANOL

Warranty. ........................................................... Page 2

Safety Instructions .......................................... Pages 3 - 11

Safety Symbols ........................................... Page 10

Glossary of Terms ....................................... Pages 10-11

Product Specifications and Unpacking ............. Pages 11-12

Labels ............................................................... Pages 12-13

Loose Parts and Tools Needed ......................... Page 14

Description ........................................................ Pages 15-19

Adjustments ...................................................... Pages 19-27

Operation ...................................................... Pages 28-38

Maintenance ..................................................... Pages 38-39

Accessories ....................................................... Page 39

Repair Parts ...................................................... Pages 40-44

FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY

If this product fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship within

one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it free of charge.

Warranty service is available by returning this product

to the nearest Sears Service Center in the United States.

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes,

this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights,

and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

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Z_WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions

in this manual, including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER,

WARNING and CAUTION, BEFORE using this saw.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,

fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.

The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful

attention and understanding. The safety warnings DO NOT by themselves

eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no

substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL

MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution.

May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in

serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety

precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in

serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety

precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result

in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock and persona_ injury.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions

vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

/'rk WARNING: The operation of any saw can result in

foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool

operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses

with side shield and a full face shield when needed. We

recommend A Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over

eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shield,

both available at Sears Retail Stores. ALWAYS wear eye

protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade

is wider than the other).Thls plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one

way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it

still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized

outlet. DO NOT change or alter the plug in any way.

2. Double insulationu eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power

cord and grounded power supply system. Applicable only to Class II

(double insulated) tools.

3. Before plugging in the tool, BE SURE that the outlet voltage supplied is

within the voltage marked on the tool's data plate. DO NOT use "AC only"

rated tools with a DC power supply.

4. ALWAYS avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes,

radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is grounded.

5. If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable,

ALWAYS use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power

to your tool. ALWAYS wear electrician's rubber gloves and footwear

in damp conditions.

6. DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering

a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

7. ALWAYS periodically inspect tool cords and extension cords for

damage. Have damaged cords repaired at a Sears Service Center.

BE SURE to stay constantly aware of the cord location and keep it

well away from the moving blade.

8. ALWAYS use the proper extension cord. and MAKE SURE the cord is

in good condition. ONLY USE a cord that is heavy enough to carry the

current your tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a current drop

in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size

AWG (American Wire Gauge) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension

cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier size. Smaller

gauge wires, have greater capacity (14 gauge wire has more capacity than

16 gauge wire).

9. DO NOT abuse the cord. NEVER use the cord to pull the plug from the

outlet. Keep cord away from heat, o11,sharp edges or moving parts.

Replace damaged cords Immediately. Damaged cords increase the

risk of electric shock.

10. When operating apower tool outside, ALWAYS use an outdoor extension

cord marked "W-A" or "W". These cords are rated for outdoor use and

reduce the risk of electric shock.

WORK AREA SAFETY

1. ALWAYS keep your work area clean and well lit. DO NOT leave tools or

pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation. Cluttered benches and

dark areas invite accidents.

2. DO NOT operate power tools In explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. ALWAYS keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

4. ALWAYS make your workshop childproof with padlocks and master

switches or by removing starter keys.

5. ALWAYS make sure the work area has ample lighting so you can see the

work and that there are no obstructions that will interfere with safe operation

BEFORE using your saw.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. ALWAYS know your power tool. Read the operator's manual carefully,

learn the saw's applications and limitations, as well as, the specific potential

hazards related to this tool.

2. ALWAYS stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense

when operating a power tool. DO NOT use tool while tired or under the

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

3. ALWAYS dress properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,

rings, bracelets or other jewelry that can get caught and draw you into

moving parts. Non-slip footwear is also recommended. Pull back long

hair. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothing, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

4. ALWAYS remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.

A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result

in personal injury.

5. ALWAYS wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday eyeglasses

have only impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

6. ALWAYS wear a dust mask to keep you from inhaling fine particles.

7. ALWAYS protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended

periods of operation.

8. ALWAYS secure your work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when

practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

9. DO NOT overreach. ALWAYS keep proper footing and balance at all

times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in

unexpected situations

PERSONAL SAFETY cont.

10. ALWAYS avoid accidental starting.

BE SURE switch Is in the "Off" posVaonbefore plugging In.

11. NEVER stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or

if the blade is accidentally contacted.

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY

1. NEVER leave the tool running unattended. ALWAYS turn it off.

DO NOT leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.

2. DO NOT use the tool if the switch does not turn tt "On" or "Off". Any

tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous. ALWAYS have

defective switches replaced at a Sears Service Center.

3. ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the power source before making any

adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

4. ALWAYS store idle tools out of the reach of children and other

untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

5. ALWAYS maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to

bind and are easier to control. Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

6. DO NOT force the tool, it will do the job better and more safely at the

rate for which it was designed.

7. ALWAYS use the right tool for the job. DO NOT force the tool or attachment

to do a job it was not designed for. Use it only the way it was intended.

8. Before using this saw, ALWAYS check for damaged parts, including

guards for proper operation and performance. Also ALWAYS check the

alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,

saw stability, mounting and any other condition that may affect the

tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced at a Sears Service

Center before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

J/_WARNING: USE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE NOT I

RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH THIS TOOL MAY CREATE I

A HAZARDOUS CONDITION.

9. ALWAYS use only accessories that are recommended for this tool.

Using improper accessories may cause the risk of serious injury.

See accessories section of this manual for proper accessories.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS

1. Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn the

applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards

related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric

shock, fire or serious injury.

2. ALWAYS firmly clamp or bolt your miter saw to a workbench or table

at approximately hip height.

3. ALWAYS be sure that all adjustments are secure BEFORE making a cut.

4. ALWAYS make sure that the miter table and saw (bevel function) are

locked in position BEFORE operating your saw. Lock the motor table by

securely tightening the miter lock handle. Lock the saw arm (bevel function)

by securely tightening the bevel lock knob.

5. ALWAYS use a clamp to secure the workpiece, when possible.

6. ALWAYS be sure the blade path is free of nails. ALWAYS carefully inspect

lumber and remove all nails BEFORE cutting.

7. ALWAYS be sure that the blade clears the workpiece. NEVER start the

saw with the blade touching the workpiece. ALWAYS allow the motor to come

up to full speed BEFORE starting a cut.

8. ALWAYS support long workpieces when cutting to minimize the risk of

the blade pinching or kickback. The saw may slip, walk or slide while

cutting long or heavy boards.

9. NEVER use a length stop on the free (scrap end) of aclamped workpiece.

NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any operation.

If a work clamp and length stop are used together, THEY MUST BOTH BE

INSTALLED on the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from

catching the loose end and kicking up.

10. NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than

one workpiece on the saw table at a time.

11. ALWAYS avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden

slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make

sure that you have good balance. NEVER operate your saw on the floor

or in a crouched position.

12. NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the blade.

13. ALWAYS only use the correct blades. Use the right blade size, style and

cutting speed for the material and the type of cut. DO NOT use blades with

incorrect size holes. NEVER use blade washers or blade bolts that are

defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity for this saw is 10 inches.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS cont.

14. ALWAYS keep blades clean, sharp and with the sufficient set.

Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

15. DO NOT use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easily,

or cause kickback.

16. DO NOT remove the saw's blade guards. NEVER operate the saw with

any guard or cover removed. MAKE SURE that all guards are operating

properly BEFORE each use.

17. NEVER hand hold a workplece that is too small to be clamped.

ALWAYS keep your hands clear of the '_o hands' zone.

18. NEVER perform any operaUon freehand. ALWAYS place the workpiece

to be cut on the miter table and position it firmly against the fence as a

backstop. ALWAYS use the fence.

19. ALWAYS keep your hands away from cutting area. DO NOT reach under

the material being cut or in the blade's cutting path with your fingers or hand

for any reason. ALWAYS turn the power off.

Z_WARNING: Blade continues to turn after power to saw cuts off.To avoid

possible serious injury, after releasing trigger switch to cut power, allow the saw

blade to stop rotating BEFORE raising the blade out of the workpiece.

20. NEVER reach behind, under or within three inches of the blade and its

cutting path with your hands or fingers for any reason.

21. NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else

that is in or near the cutting path of the blade.

22. NEVER, for any reason, touch the blade or other moving parts during use.

23. ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade to stop

rotating BEFORE raising it out of the workpiece.

24. DO NOT turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This could cause the

blade to loosen which could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand

clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the

saw from the power source and securely tighten the blade bolt.

25. ALWAYS turn off the saw before disconnecting it to avoid accidental

starting when reconnecting the saw to a power supply. NEVER leave

the saw unattended while connected to a power supply.

26. NEVER lift this tool by gripping the sliding miter fence.

27. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them

to instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool,

make sure they have these instructions also.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS cont.

Z_ WARNING: Some dust partlcles created by power sanding,

sawing, grlndlng, drilllng and other construction jobs contain

chemlcals 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 and cement and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

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

type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

• Work in a well-ventilated area.

• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust

masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic

particles.

Z_ WARNING: The operation of any saw can

result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,

which can result in severe eye damage. Before

beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear

safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield

and a full face shield when needed. We recommend

aWide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses

or standard safety glasses with side shield, both available

at Sears Retail Stores.

SERVICE SAFETY

1. If any part of this miter saw is missing or should break, bend, or fail in

any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly:

ALWAYS shut off the power switch and remove the miter saw plug from

the power source and have the missing, damaged or failed parts

replaced BEFORE resuming operation.

2.Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Service Center. Service

or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

3.When servicing a tool, ALWAYS use only identical replacement parts.

Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of

unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create

a risk of electric shock or injury.

SERVICESAFETYcont.

Thelabelon yourtool may Include the following symbols.

V........................................................................... Volts

A........................................................................... Amperes

Hz......................................................................... Hertz

W.......................................................................... Watts

mln ....................................................................... Minutes

"_" ........................................................................ Alternating current

----===--................................................................... Direct current

no ........................................................................ No-load speed

[] ........................................................................ Class II construction

.../rain ................................................................... Revolutions or

reciprocation per minute

./_ ...................................................................... Indicates danger, warning

caution. It means attention!!f

Your safety is involved.

IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING

Arbor

The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

Acutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than

90 ° to the miter table.

Cross Cut

A cutting or shaping operation made against the grain of the workpiece.

Compound Miter Cut

Acompound miter cut is acut made using a miter angle and bevel

angle at the same time.

Freehand

Performing acut without using a fence, miter gauge, fixture, work clamp, or

other proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting or moving during the cut.

Gum

A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.

Miter Cut

Acutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90°to the fence.

Resin

A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.

Saw Blade Path

The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade, as it applies

to the workpiece°That area which will be or has been cut by the blade.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING cont.

Set

The distance that the saw blade tooth is bent

(or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Throwing of aworkpiece in a manner similar to a kickback. Usually associated

with a cause other than the kerr closing, such as a workpiece not being against

the fence, being dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in contact

with the blade.

Through Sawing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends

completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The surfaces of a

workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends and edges.

Throat Plate

Aplastic throat plate inserted in the miter table that allows for blade clearance.

No Hands Zone

The area between the marked lines on the left and right side of the miter table

base. This zone is identified by no hands zone labels placed inside the marked

lines on the miter table base.

Your Compound Miter Saw has been shipped fully assembled,

except for the blade, miter lock handle, dust guide and dust bag.

1. Remove all packing materials from around your saw.

2. Carefully lift the saw from carton and place it on a level work surface.

The saw is heavy, so get help, if you need it, to help avoid injuring your back.

3. Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected

the saw for loose or damaged parts and successfully operated the saw.

4. This saw has been shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position.

To release the saw arm, push down on the top of the saw arm and cut the

tie wrap. Lift the saw arm by the handle.

IMPORTANT: Keep hand pressure on the saw arm while cutting

the tie wrap to prevent it from suddenly raising the wrapping if fully cut.

5. Carefully inspect all parts of the saw to make sure that no breakage

or damage has occurred during shipping.

/_WARNING: If any parts are missing, DO NOT operate this toot until

the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible

serious injury.

The following labels appear on your miter saw. These labels are there to

warn you of possible dangerous situations. Failure to follow the warnings

could result in serious injury.

Label #1 (see fig. 1)

Label #2 (see fig. 1)

Label # 3 (see fig. 1)

DANGER

KUP HANDS

AWAY

FROM

Label#4 (see fig. 2)

rZ_WARNING /ADVERTENCIA •

• For your safety, read owner's manual

before operating metersaw,

• Para su seguridad, lea el manual del usuario

antes de usar la sierra ingletadora,

,,Wear eye protection.

• Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

• Do not operate saw without guards in place.

•Do not perform any operation freehand.

•Never reach around the saw blade,

• Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop

before moving workpiece or changing settings.

•Disconnect the saw from the power source

before changing blades or servicing.

••Do not expose to rain or use in damp places. ,_

Label #5 (see fig. 2)

10-inch Compound Miter Saw

DoubleInsulated5000RPM120VOLTS60HZACONLY14A

[_,WARNING WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLYIDENTICAL

!. CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

.OO,L,O.2-°oI '

MADE tN CHtNA S_ARSf ROEBUCK AND CO.

fig.3

The followsitems are includedwi_ your compoundmiter saw.

•10-1nchSaw Blade • Dust Bag

•Miter Lock Handle • Vex:Adapter

•Hold-Down Clamp

•Blade Wrench

*He_ Key

• Owners Manual

DuM _ren

Beg

Clamp U

Z_IWARNING: The use of attachments or acsessodes that are not recommended I

might be dangerous and coud cause sar ous personal injury. I

riga

The followingtools are not included, but are needed for

installingthe blade and for making adjustments on your saw.

dJustable Wrench

Combination

Squam

Framing Square 14 Phillips Screwdrlver

KNOWYOURSAW(see fig. 5)

Your miter saw has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting.

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all of the operating

features and safety requirements.

IZ_WARNING: DO NOT allow familiarity with your saw to make

you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is

sufficient to inflict serious injury.

14-,Amp Motor

This powerful motor provides sufficient power to handle awide variety

of heavy-duty cutting jobs. It has permanently lubricated ball bearings

for long life and smooth operation,

10-inch Blade

The blade included with your compound miter saw will cut avariety

of materials up to 5 1/2 in. wide and 3 1/2 in. thick, depending upon

the angle at which the cut is made.

CUTTING CAPACITIES

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°

and the bevel angle is set at 0°:

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 51/2 in. wide x 3t/2 in. thick.

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45°

and the bevel angle is set at 0°:

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 41/8 in. wide x 31/2 in. thick.

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 0°

and the bevel angle is set at 45°:

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 51/2 in. wide x 19/16in, thick.

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45 °

and the bevel angle is set at 45°:

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 41/8 in. wide x 19/16in. thick.

KNOWYOURSAWcont, (seefig, 5)

Flg.5 Upper

Blade Guard

Dust Bag

Saw Arm

Motor Housing

Lower Blade Guard

Fence

Dust

Guide

for Vac

Hook-up

"No Hands Zone" Label

Hands Zone"

Boundary Line

Throat Plate

Miter

Table Frame Positive

Stops

Miter

Lock Handle

Lock Knob

KNOWYOURSAW cont.

Carrying Handle (see fig. 6)

Yourmitersaw has abuilt-in carrying

handle on the topof the saw arm for easy,

convenienttransportingfromonejob site

to another.Before carryingthe saw:

1. Shutolf the power and pulloutthe plug.

2. Lowerthe saw arm and lock itin

the down position.

3. To lock saw arm, push the lock pin.

Miter Lock Handle (see fig. 6)

The miter lock handlesecurelylocks

your saw at the desired miter angle.

Spindle Lock Button (see fig. 7)

The spindle lock button on yoursaw

allowsyou to lockthe spindlethat keeps

the blade in yoursawfrom rotating,Only

depressand holdthe lockbutton when

installing,changingorremovingthe blade.

Trigger Switch (see fig. 7)

To turnon the saw, squeeze the

triggerswitch.Release switch

to shut off.

Positive Stops on Miter Table

The miter table has a miter scale that

is color coded 1or easy reading. It has

miter indexes at 0°, 15°, 22.5 °, 30° and

45° left and right with positive stops at

0°, 15°, 22.5 °, 30° and 450 for exact

miter cuts.

KNOWYOURSAWcont.

BevelLockKnob

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at the desired bevel angles.

Positive stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm. These

adjustment screws are for making fine adjustments at 0° and 45°. See pages 29 to 31.

Miter Fence

Hold the workpiece securely against the miter fence when making all cuts.

The left side is larger to provide additional support.

Self-Retracting Lower Blade Guard

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-through plastic and it provides protection

from each side of blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as blade is lowered intothe workpiece.

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Blade Diameter 10 in.

Blade Arbor 518in.

No-Load Speed 5000 RPM

Ratin_l 14 Amperes

Input 120 Volts, 60 Hz AC Only

Mounting Holes (see fig. 8)

Your compound miter saw should be permanently mounted to a firm, stable supporting surface,

such as a workbench, Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose.

Each of these four mounting holes should be securely bolted using 3/8-in. machine bolts, lock

washers and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should be long enough to fit through the saw base,

lock washers, hex nuts and the thickness of the workbench.

Tighten all four bolts securely.

The hole pattern for an 18 x 24-in. workbench is shown in Figure 8. Carefully check the

workbench after mounting the saw to make sure that no movement can occur during use. If

any tipping, sliding or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the floor before operating.

F- 7,'16" Diam. Hole

i_WARNING:

ALWAYS make sure your compound

miter sew is securely mounted to a

workbench or an approved workstand.

Failure to do so could result in an

accident, resulting in possible serious

personal injury.

KNOWYOURSAWcont.

ElectricalConnection

Yoursawhasaprecision-builtelectricmotor.Itshouldbeconnectedtoapower supply that is

120 volts, 60 Hz AC only (normal household current), DO NOT operate this tool on direct

current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat.

If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

I,/_WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not I

recommended for use with this tool, Any such alteration or modification is a misuse t

and could result in ahazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

I,/_WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious I

personal injury,ALWAYS assemble all parts to your saw BEFORE connecting it to the I

power supply. The saw should NEVER be connected to a power supply when you are

assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use.

Your compound miter saw has been factory assembled and adjusted. The blade, miter

lock handle, dust guide and dust bag are the only parts that have to be installed.

TO INSTALL MITER

LOCK HANDLE (See Fig. 9)

1, Place the threaded stud on the

end of the miter lock handle into

the threaded hole in the control arm.

2. Turnclockwise to tighten,

TO INSTALL DUST BAG OR VAC

ADAPTER (See Fig. 10))

This miter saw comeswitha dust bag and

a vacadapter to help youkeep the work

area clean. The dustbag is ideal for smaller

jobs. Use the vac adapter to hook up your

saw to awet/dry vac(sold separately).

Attaching the Dust Bag

1. Place the open end of the dust bag over

the exhaustport in the upperblade guard.

Attaching the Vac Adapter

The vac adapter can be used with most

weVdry vacs.

1. Place the end of the vac adapter marked

INSERT over the exhaust port in the upper

blade guard,

2. Turn the adapter so the open end is facing

down or toward the rear of the saw.

DustBag

SQUARINGTHE SAW BLADETOTHE FENCE (See Figs. 11 -14)

1. Unplug the saw.

/KWARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental

starting causing possible serious personal injury!

2. Loosen (unscrew) the Miter Lock

Handle approximately one-half turn.

3. Depress the Miter Lock Plate and

rotate the Miter Table until the

pointer is at 0°.

4. Release the Miter Lock Plate and

securely tighten the Miter Lock

Handle.

5. Loosen the Bevel Lock Handle.

6. Rotate the Bevel Rotating Housing

so the pointer is at 0°. Tighten Bevel

Lock Handle.

7. Pull the saw arm "down" and

engage the lock pin. Saw arm

should now be in the transport

or storing position.

8. Now lay a framing square flat on

the miter table, placing one

leg of square flat up against the

Fence and the other leg flat

up against the saw blade

(See Fig. 11).

NOTE: Be sure that the square contacts the flat side of the blade, not the carbide teeth.

This can be easily done by easing the saw arm down with the blade in the throat plate

until the carbide teeth are below the table.

9. If the edge of the framing square is not parallel to the saw blade when it is flat up against

the fence, Ihen some simple adjustments can be made. (See Fig. 12).

10. Rotate one side of the entire miter saw up about 45" off of the surface you are working on

to expose the underside of the saw (See Fig. 13).

SQUARINGTHESAWBLADETOTHEFENCE(SeeFigs,11-14) cont.

11. Locate the two hex screws on the bottom

of the miter table (near the front). These

two screws are on the bracket that secures

the Miter Lock Plate, Loosen these two

screws two complete turns with the

Hex Key provided with your saw.

(See Fig. 13).

12. Lower the entire miter saw back onto the

surface you are working on.

13. With the Framing Square flat against the

Fence and the Blade, loosen the Miter

Lock Handle one complete turn.

14. Now use the Miter Lock Handle to move

the Miter Table slightly, left or right, until

the blade is flat up against the

Framing Square.

15. Securely tighten the Miter Lock Handle.

16. Rotate the entire miter saw up so that the

two hex screws can be tightened. When

you are re-tightening these two screws,

make sure that the Miter Lock Plate is

located in the 0° Positive Stop under the

Miter Lock Handle (See Fig. 14).

17. Lower the miter saw back down onto

your work surface and check the 0°

Scale Pointer. If it is not on 0°, loosen

the screw and adjust the pointer to 0°.

Blade Not Square wilh Fence

Fig. 13 L._.._Miter Lock Handle

0_P°sitlveSt°p 7_ _:_/Miter (

__Hax Screw DLock Plate

Bottom of miter saw

Table

Blade is Square with Fence

SQUARINGTHE SAW BLADETO THE MITERTABLE (See Figs. 15 - 17)

1. Unplug the saw.

IL WARNING: Failure to unplug your I

saw coutd result in acddentat starting |

causing possible sedous personal injury! I

2. Loosen (unscrew) the Miter Lock Handle

approximately one-half turn.

3. Depress the Miter Lock Plate and rotate the

Miter Table until the pointer is at 0".

4. Release the Miter Lock Plate and securely

tighten the Miter Lock Handle.

5. Loosen the Bevel Lock Handle.

6. Rotate the Bevel Rotating Housing so the

pointer is at 0°. Lock Bevel Lock Handle.

7. Pull the saw arm "down" and engage the

lock pin. Saw arm should now be in the

transport or storing position.

8. Now place acombination square on the

miter table and against the ttat part of the

saw blade. (See Fig.15.)

Blade NOTSquare withMiterTable

NOTE: Be sure that the square contacts the flat

side of the blade, not the carbide teeth. This can

be easily done by easing the saw arm down with

the blade in the throat plate until the carbide teeth

are below the table.

9. Rotate the blade by hand and check the

Blade-to-Tablesquareness at severalpoints.

If the square is not flat up against the blade

when squared to the table, perform steps

10through 12. (See Figs. 16-17.)

10. First locate the Stop Bolt and PositiveStop

Adjustment Screw for 0°angles. It is located

on the rightside of the bevel rotatinghousing

sleeve (See Fig. 17).

11. Loosen the Bevel Lock Handle, then rotate

the saw blade arm to the left so it clears the

Positive Stop Adjustment Screw

12. Ad}ust the PositiveStop Adjustment Screw

up or down to bring the saw blade into align-

ment with the combination square Table Lock Handle

22 Blade is Square with Miter Table

SQUARING THE SAW BLADETO THE MITER TABLE (See Figs. 15 -17) cont.

NOTE: MAKE ONLY SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTSTOTHE SCREW, THEN ROTATETHE

SAW ARM BACKTO 0°, CHECK BLADE WITH SQUARE. REPEAT THIS PROCESS

UNTIL THE BLADE IS SQUARED TO THE FENCE.

13. After you have the blade squared to the fence, tighten the lock nut that

holds the Positive Stop Adjustment Screw.

14. Rotate the saw blade arm back to 0°on the bevel scale, then tighten the

Bevel Lock Handle, Repeat steps 9 through 12 for 45° stop.

Your saw has two scale pointers. One is on the Bevel scale and one is on the Miter

scale. After any blade squaring adjustments are made, it may be necessary to

loosen the screws that hold the clear red pointers and adjust them back to 0°.

THROAT PLATE SLOT

For your convenience the slot in the zero clearance throat plate has been pre-cut at the

factory to allow complete blade clearance at any angle between 0°and 45".

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and

under normal cimumstances do not require readjustment.

Travel Pivot Adjustment

Your saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself.

To avoid risk of personal injury, if your saw arm does not rise by

itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have your saw serviced

at a Sears Service Center before using.

Bevel Pivot Adjustment

Your compound miter saw arm should bevel easily by loosening the bevel lock knob

and tilting the saw arm to the left.

To avoid risk of personal injury, if movement is tight or if there is play in

the pivot, have your saw serviced at a Sears Service Center before using

DEPTH STOP

The depth stop limitsthe downward travel of the blade. It allows the blade to go below the

miter table enough to maintain full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions the blade

1/4-inch from the miter table support.

NOTE: The miter table support is located inside the miter table.

The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting capacity for the 10-inch blade

included with your saw. Therefore the blade included with your saw should never need

adjustments.

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

become necessary to adjust the depth stop in order to provide the maximum cutting capacity.

DEPTH STOP (conL)

Also, when a new blade is installed, it is necessary to check the clearance of the blade

to the miter table support before starting the saw. Make adjustments if necessary,

Depth Stop Adjustments (See Figure 18)

1. Unplug the saw.

I Z_WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the I

plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments I

or changing blades.

2. To adjust the depth stop use

hex key (included) to loosen the

hex nut at the rear of the miter

saw arm.

3. Use the hex key (included)

to adjust the depth stop

adjustment screw,

4. To lower the blade, turn

the screw counterclockwise.

5. To raise the blade,

turn the screw clockwise.

6. Lower the blade into the

throat plate of the miter table.

7. Check blade clearance and

maximum cutting distance

(distance from fence where

blade enters) to front of miter

table slot.

8. Readjust if necessary,

I/_WARNING: DO NOT start your compound miter saw without I

checking for interference between the blade and the miter table support. I

The blade could be damaged if it strikes the miter table support during

operation of the saw.

9. Tighten the screw with hex key (included).

10. To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from turning while tightening the

hex nut, carefully hold it with the hex key while tightening the hex nut with a wrench.

TOREPLACEBLADE(SeeFigs.19-21)

IZ_WARNING: A10-inch blade is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. A larger

than 10-inch blade willcome in contact with the blade guards. Also, NEVER use a blade

that is so thick that it prevents the outer blade washer from engaging with the flat side of

the spindle. Blades that are too large or too thick can result in an accident causing serious

personal injury.

1. Unplug the saw.

I,/_WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the plug from power

source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments or changing blades.

2. Push down on saw arm and

pull out the lock pin to release

saw arm.

3. Raise saw arm to its full raised

position. Be cautious because

saw arm is spring loaded to raise,

4. Loosen the Phillips screw on the

blade bolt cover until blade bolt

cover can be raised

(see Figures 19 and 20).

5. Gently raise the lower blade

guard bracket to release the

lower blade guard from the notch,

This will allow the lower blade

guard and the blade bolt cover

to be rotated up and back to

expose the blade bolt

(see Figures 19 and 20).

6. Rotate the lower blade guard

and the blade bolt cover up and

back to expose the blade bolt

(see Figures 19 and 20).

7. Press the spindle lock button

and rotate the blade bolt until

the spindle locks (see Figure 21).

TO REPLACE BLADE (See Figs. 19 - 21) cont.

8. Use the blade wrench (included) to loosen and remove the blade bolt.

Turn the blade bolt clockwise to loosen.

9. Remove the outer blade washer.Then carefully remove old blade.

DO NOT remove the inner blade washer.

10. Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and the outer blade

washer where they come in contact with the blade.

IZ_WARN'NG: If the inner blade washer has been removed, replace it BEFORE I

placing blade on the spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident because the

blade will not tighten properly.

11. Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the inner blade

washer. The blade teeth should point downward at the front of the saw

as shown in Figure 20.

Z_ CAUTION: ALWAYS install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow I

printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front of the saw. The direction I

of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard.

12, Replace the outer blade washer.

The Double "D" flats on the blade

washers align with the flats on

the spindle.

13. Press the spindle lock button

and replace blade bolt.

14. Tighten the blade bolt securely

by turning it counterclockwise

with the blade wrench.

15. Replace the lower blade

guard and the blade bolt cover.

16. Securely re-tighten the Phillips

screw that secures the blade

bolt cover (see Figure 21).

Iz_WARNING: To prevent damage to the spindle lock, ALWAYS allow I

the motor to come to acomplete stop before engaging the spindle lock. I

ALWAYS make sure the spindle lock is disengaged before reconnecting

saw to the power source.

TO REPLACE BLADE (See Figs. 19 - 21) cont.

Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very

accurate cuts. However, some of the components may have been jarred out

of alignment during shipping. Also over a period of time, some readjustment

will probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking your saw, check

the following adjustments BEFORE using your saw. Make any adjustments that

are necessary and periodically checks the parts alignment to be sure that your

saw is cutting accurately.

I _WARNING: Your saw should NEVER be connected to a power I

source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing I

or removing blades, or when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will prevent

accidental starting that could cause serious injury.

NOTE: Many of the drawings in this manual show only portions of your

compound miter saw. This was intentional, so we can clearly illustrate the

points being made. NEVER operate your saw without all the guards securely

in place and in good operating condition.

APPLICATIONS

Only use your compound miter saw for the purposes listed below:

•Crosscutting wood and plastic

•Crosscutting miters, joints, etc., for picture frames,

moldings, door casings, and fine joinery

NOTE: The blade included with this saw is ideal for a wide variety of wood

cutting operations. However, for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic, we

recommend using one of the accessory blades sold separately at your

local Sears Store.

I/KWARNING: BEFORE starting any cutting operation, clamp or bolt I

your compound miter saw to a work bench. NEVER operate your miter saw I

on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning could

result in serious personal injury.

CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

/_WARNING: When using a hold-down clamp or C-clamp to secure the

workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only.The workpiece

MUST remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding

in the workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade will cause the motor to stall

and cause kickback, resulting in possible serious personal injury.

CROSSCUTTING (See Figure 22)

A crosscut is acut made

across the grain of the workpiece.

A straight crosscut is acut made

with the miter table set in the 0°

position. Miter crosscuts are

made with the miter table set

at some angle other than zero.

ToCrosscutWithYourMiterSaw

1. Unplugthe saw.

I/K WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the I

plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments I

or changing blades.

2. Pull out the lock pin and lift the saw arm to its full height.

3. Loosen (unscrew) the Miter Lock Handle approximately

one-haft turn,

4. Press miter lock plate down with your thumb and hold.

5. Rotate the control arm until the pointer

aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale.

6. Release the miter lock plate.

NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 221/2°, 30 ° left or right, and 450 left or right by

releasing the lock plate as you rotate the control arm. The lock plate will seat

itself in one of the positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.

7. Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

J/K WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, ALWAYS tighten the I

miter lock handle securely BEFORE making a cut. Failure to do so could I

result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

8. Place workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the

fence, If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence.

If the concave edge of the board is against the fence, the board could

collapse on the blade at the end of the cut and jam the blade.

(See Figures 29 and 30 on page 37.)

9. When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the opposite

end of the stock with a roller stand or with another work surface that

is level with the saw table.

10. Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge on the saw blade.

11. Hold the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence.

Use the hold-down clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.

(See Figure 26.)

JZ_WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, ALWAYS keep your hands outside ]

the "no hands zone"(red lines); at least 3 inches from blade. Also, NEVER perform any I

cutting operation "freehand" (i.e. without holding workpiece against the fence); the blade

could grab the workpiece, causing it to slip and twist.

To Crosscut With Your Miter Saw cont.

12. BEFORE turning on the saw, perform adry run of the cutting operation

just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made.

13. Hold the saw handle firmly, when squeezing the trigger switch.

Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.

14. Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece, (See Figure 22.)

15. Release the trigger switch and allow the saw blade to stop rotating BEFORE

raising the blade out of the workplece.Wait until the electric brake stops the

blade from turning BEFORE removing the workpiece from the miter table.

BEVEL CU'I-FING

(See Figures 23 and 24)

A bevel cut is a cut made across

the grain of the workpiece with the

blade at an angle to the workpiece.

A straight bevel cut is made

with the miter table set in the

0° position and the blade set

at an angle between 0° and 45 o.

To Bevel Cut With Your Miter Saw

1. Unplug the saw.

/_ WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the

plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments

or changing blades.

2. Pull out the lock pin and lift the saw arm to its full height.

3. Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock

handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen,

4. Press down on miter lock plate to disengage.

5. Rotate the control arm until the pointer aligns with zero on the miter scale.

6. Release the miter lock plate.

NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°by releasing the lock plate as you rotate the

control arm, The lock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches,

located in the miter table frame.

7. Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

To Bevel Cut With Your Miter Saw cont.

I/_WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, ALWAYS tighten the

miter lock handle securely BEFORE making a cut. Failure to do so could

result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

8. Loosen the bevel lock knob and

move the saw arm to the left to the

desired bevel angle. Bevel angles

can be set from 0°to 45 °.

The 45° triangle on the miter fence

provides for the maximum clearance

required for adjusting the miter saw

angle when making a bevel or

compound cut.

9. Align the indicator point with the

desired angle.

10. Once the saw arm has been set

at the desired angle, securely

tighten the bevel lock knob.

11. PEaceworkpiece flat on the miter

table with one edge securely against

the fence. If the board is warped,

place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge

of the board is against the fence, the board could collapse on

the blade at the end of the cut and jam the blade.

(See Figures 29 and 30 on page 37.)

12. When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the

workpiece with a roller stand or other support to bring the

workpiece level with the saw table (see Fig. 27 on page 34).

To Bevel Cut With Your Miter Saw cont.

13. Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge on the saw blade.

14. Hold the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence.

Use the hold-down clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.

(See Figure 24.)

I Z_WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, ALWAYS keep your hands outside I

the "no hands zone"(red lines); at least 3 inches from blade. Also, NEVER perform any I

cutting operation "freehand" (i.e. without holding workpiece against the fence); the blade

could grab the workpiece, causing it to slip and twist.

15. MAKE SURE that there will be no obstructions to interfere with making the cut.

16, Hold the saw handle firmly when squeezing the trigger switch.

Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.

17. Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. (See Figure 24.)

18. Release the trigger switch and allow the saw blade to stop rotating BEFORE

raising the blade out of the workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops the

blade from turning BEFORE removing the workpiece from the miter table.

COMPOUND MITER CUTTING

Acompound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle

at the same time. This type of cut is used for moldings, picture frames, and

boxes with sloping sides.

To make this type of cut the control arm on the miter table must be rotated

to the correct angle and the saw arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle,

ALWAYS take special care when making compound

miter setups due to the interaction of the two angle settings.

Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are dependent on one another.

Each time you adjust the miter setting, you change the effect of the bevel

setting. Also, each time you adjust the bevel setting, you change the effect

of the miter setting.

It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut.

The first angle setting should be checked after setting

the second angle, since adjusting the second angle affects the first.

Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been obtained, ALWAYS

make a test cut in scrap material BEFORE making a finish cut in good material.

ToMakea Compound MiterCutWithYour MiterSaw

1.Unplugthesaw.

I _WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the

plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments

or changing blades.

2. Pull out the lock pin and liftthe saw arm to its full height.

3. Loosen the miter lock handle. Rotate the miter lock

handle approximately one-half turn to the left to loosen.

4. Lift miter lock plate to disengage.

5. Rotate the control arm until the pointer

aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale.

6. Release the miter lock plate.

NOTE: You can quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22_/2°, 30° and 45° left or right by

releasing the miter lock plate as you rotate the control arm. The miter lock plate

will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.

7. Tighten the miter lock handle securely.

I/_kWARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, ALWAYS tighten the J

miter lock handle securely BEFORE making a cut. Failure to do so could I

result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

The 45 ° triangle on the miter fence provides for the maximum

clearance required for adjusting the miter saw angle when

making abevel or compound cut.

8. Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the

saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle.

Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45 °.

9. Align the indicator point with the desired angle.

10. Once the saw arm has been set at the

desired angle, securely tighten the bevel lock knob.

11. Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45 °.

ToMakea Compound MiterCutWithYourMiterSaw cont,

12. Place workpiece fiat on the miter

table with one edge securely Fig. 25

against the fence. If the board is

warped, place the convex side

against the fence. If the concave

edge of the board is against the

fence, the board could collapse

on the blade at the end of the cut

and jam the blade. (See Figures

29 and 30 on page 38.)

13. When cutting long pieces of lumber

or molding, support the workpiece

with a roller stand or other support

to bring the workpiece level with the

saw table (see Fig. 27 on page 35).

14. Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge on the saw blade.

15. Hold the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use

the hold-down clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.

Z_WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, ALWAYS keep

your hands outside the "no hands zone"(red lines); at least 3 inches

from blade. Also, NEVER perform any cutting operation "freehand"

(i.e. without holding workpiece against the fence); the blade could grab

the workpiece, causing it to slip and twist.

16. MAKE SURE that there will be

no obstructions to interfere with

making the cut.

17. Hold the saw handle firmly, when

squeezing the trigger switch.

Allow several seconds for the

blade to reach maximum speed.

18. Slowly lower the blade into and

through the workpiece.

(See Figures 25 and 26.)

19. Release the trigger switch

and allow the saw blade to stop

rotating BEFORE raising the blade

out of the workpiece.Wait until the

electric brake stops the blade from

turning BEFORE removing the

workpiece from the miter table.

SUPPORTLONGWORKPIECES

(SeeFigure27)

Long workpieces require extra

supports. The supports should

be placed along the workpiece

so it does not sag. The support

should allow the workpiece to

lay flat on the base of the saw

and work table during the cutting

operation. Use the work clamp or

a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

I _WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, ALWAYS keep your hands outside

the "no hands zone"(red lines); at least 3 inches from blade. Also, NEVER perform any

cutting operation "freehand" (i.e. without holding workpiece against the fence); the blade

could grab the workpiece, causing it to slip and twist.

CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS

To help you to make the correct settings, use the compound angle setting chart below.

Since compound cuts are the most difficult to accurately obtain, plan carefully and make

trial cuts in scrap material prior to making your required cut.

PITCH

OF SIDE

5°

10°

15°

20 °

25°

30°

35 °

40 °

45 °

5O°

55 °

6O0

65 °

70 °

75°

80°

85 °

90 °

M-45.00O

B- 0.00 °

M-44.59 _

B- 3.53 _

M-44.56 °

B- 7.05_

M-44.01 °

B- 10.55°

M-43.22 °

B- 14.00_

M-42,19 °

B- 17.39_

M-40.89"

B-20.70 °

M-39.32 °

B- 23.93<'

M-37.48 °

B-27.03 _

M-35.26 _

B- 30.00°

M-32.73<'

B- 32.80 _

M-29.84 °

B- 35.40 '_

M-26.57 °

_. 37.76 °

M-22.91 °

B- 39.86o

M-18.88o

B-41.64°

M-14.51 °

B-43.08_

M- 9.85_

B-44.14°

M- 4.98° :

B-44.78 ,'

M- 0.00"

B-45.00:'

M-36.00_

B- 0.00O

M-35.90 _

13- 2.94 °

M-35.58 °

B- 5.86 _

M-35.06 _

B- 8.75 °

M-34.32 _"

B- 11,60 _

M-33.36 °

B- 14.38c

M.32.18 c'

B" 17,09°

M.30,76 >

B- 19,70°

M-29.10 o

B- 22.20O

M-27.19 °

Bo24.56_

M-25.03 >

B- 26,76_

M-22.62 c

B- 28,78°

M.19.96 c

B- 30.60 _"

M-17.07O

B- 32.19°

M-13.95 c

B- 33.53°

M-10.65 =

B- 34.59"

M- 7.19°

B- 35.37_"

M- 3.62_

B- 35.84°

M- O.O0_'

B- 36.00_

M-30.00 °

B- 0.00"

M-29.91 °

B- 2.50°

M-29.62 o

13- 4.98°

M -29,15"

B- 7.44°

M-28.48 _'

B- 9.55*'

M-27.62"

B- 12.20c"

M-26.57O

B- !4.48 _

M-25.31 °

B- 16.67'_

M-23.86 °

B- 18.75°

M-22.21 _

B- 20.70°

M-20.36 o

13-22.52_

M.18.32 _,

8-24.18 °

M.16.10 '_'

B- 25.66 °

M-13.71 _

B- 26.95"

M-11.1 "T'

B- 28.02u

M- 8.50O

B- 28,58°

M- 5.73"_

B- 29.50°

M- 2.88 _'

B_29.87 _

M- 0.00_

B-30.0O "_

M-25.71 _

B- 0.00°

M-25.63 °

B- 2.17"

M-25.37 °

B- 4.32 _

M-24.95 _

B- 6.45_

M-24,35 °

B- 8.53 _

M-23.38 _

B- 10.5"_

M-22.64 °

B- 12.53_

M-21,53 °

B- 14.41':

M-20.25 _

B- 16.19_

M-18.80 c

B- 17,57°

M-17.20 o

B- 19.41°

M-15.44 °

B- 20.82 _

M-13.54 o

B- 22.07_

M-11.50O

B- 23.160

M- 9.35 °

B- 24.06 °

M- 7,10°

B- 24.78 °

M- 4.78 °

B- 25,30 _

M- 2.40 °

B- 25.61 °

M- O.OO°

B- 25.71 °

M-22.50 ° M-20.00_

13- 0.00° B- 0.00 °

M-22.42 ° M-19.93"_

B- 1.91°B- 1.71°

M-22.19 _ M-19.72"_

B- 3.81 _ B- 3.40 °

M-21.51 °M-19.37 _

B- 5.68 °B- 5.08_

M-21.27 °M-18.55 _

B- 7.52" B- 6.72 °

M-20.58 °M-18.26 _

B- 9.31 a B- 6.72 c

M-19.73 _ M-17.50 (

B-11.00O B- 9.85 °

M-18.74 °M.16.60 c'

B- 12.68° B- 11.31°

M-17.60O i M-15.58 "_

B- 14.24_ ! B- 12.70_

M-16.32 '> M-14.43 °

B-15.70 _" B- 14,00 _

M-14,91 _ M-13.1T"

B- 17,05_B- 15.19°

M-13.36_ M-11.79 _

B- 18.27°B- 16.27°

M-11.70 _ M-10.31 c

i B- 19,35_ B- 17.23°

I M- 9.93_ M- 5.74'

i B-20.29 _ B- 18.06_

M- 8.06 ° M- 7.10 _

B- 21.05 '_ B- 18.75 °

M- 8.12_ M- 5.38_

B- 21.69°B- 19.29°

M- 4.11°M- 3.62_

B-22.14 ° B- 19.65"

M- 2.07° M- 1.82_

B-22.41" B- 19.92"

M- 0.00O M- 0.00 _'

B-22.50 °B- 20.00_'

M-18.00 °

B- 0.00O

M-17.94 °

B- 1.54:"_

M-17.74 _

B- 3.08 °

M-17,42 "_

B- 4.59 _

M-16.98 =

B- 6.07 _

M-16.41 _

B- 7.50 °

M-15.72 _

B- 8.89 _

M-14.90 °

B- 10.21 °

M-13.98 _

B- 11.46 °

M-12.94 _

B- 12.62 _

M-11.80 =

B- 13.69"

M-10.56"

B- 14.66 °

M- 9,23 °

B- 15,52 °

M- 7.82 _

B- 16.25 '_

M- 6,34 °

B- 16.88'

M- 4.81 °

B- 17.37 _

M- 3.23 °

B- 17.72 _

M- 1.62 °

B- 17.93 °

M- O.OO_"

B- 15.00 '_

Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is listed to the closest 0.005 °

COMPOUND-ANGLE SETTINGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

Your compound miter saw is excellent for cutting crown molding.

In order for it to fit propedy, crown molding

must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy.

To fit flat against the ceiling and wall, the sum of the angles of the

crown molding's two connecting surfaces must equal 90 °. Most crown molding

has a high top rear angle (the section that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52° and

abottom rear angle (the section that fits flat against the wall) of 38 °.

Laying Molding Flat on the Miter Table (See Figure 28)

To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for a 90 ° inside or

outside corner, lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the miter

table and against the fence.

Remember that when you set the bevel and miter angles for compound miters,

the settings are interdependent. When you change one angle, the other angle

is changed as well.

Keep in mind that the angles for crown molding are very precise and difficult to

set. Since it is very easy for these angles to shift, all settings should first be

tested on scrap molding. Also, most wails do not have angles of precisely 90 ° ,

therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.

When cutting crown molding using this method, the bevel angle should be set at

33+85°. The miter angle should be set at 31.62 either left or right, depending upon

the desired cut for the application. See the following Cutting Crown Molding table

for correct angle setting and correct positioning of the crown molding on the

miter table.

The settings in the table below can be used for cutting all Standard (U.S.)

crown molding with 52° and 38 °angles. The crown molding is placed flat on

the miter table, using the compound features of your miter saw.

WALL

52° CEILING INSIDE

OUTSIDE

CORNER

_t Side, Outside Comer

• Table

Crown Molding Flat on Miter Table 37

Table

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING cont.

Bevel

Angle Setting Type of Cut

Left side, Inside 90 =corner

1.Top edge ol molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 31.62 _

3. Save left end of cut

33.85 °

Right side, Inside 90 °corner

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence

33'85° 2. Miter table set left 31,62 °

3. Save left end of cut

Left side, outside 90 °corner

33.850 t. Bottom edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table sat left 31.62"

3. Save right end of cut

33.85 °

Right side, outside 90" corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence

2. Miter table set right 31,62 °

3. Save dght end of cut

CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL (See Figures 29 -30)

When cutting warped material, ALWAYS make sure that it is positioned on the

miter table with the convex side against the fence, as shown in Figure 29.

If the warped material is positioned the wrong way, as shown in Figure 30,

it will pinch the blade near the end of the cut.

[Z_WARNING: To avoid kickback and to avoid serious personal injury NEVER

position the concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence,

CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES

(See Figure 31)

When cutting wide workpieces

(such as 2-in x 6-in. boards),

the boards should ALWAYS

be clamped with a hold-down

clamp or C-clamp as shown

in Figure 31.

GENERAL

Z_WARNING: To avoid accidents, ALWAYS disconnect the tool from

the power source BEFORE cleaning or performing any maintenance.

/I'_WAHHIHLi: Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized

personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components,

which could cause a serious hazard.

•All service that requires opening the saw MUST only be performed by a Sears

Service Center. All motor parts represent an important part of the double insulation

system and MUST only be serviced by a Sears Service Center. Service performed

by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

•When servicing this tool, ALWAYS use only identical replacement parts. Follow

instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts

or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electrical shock

or injury.

•Avoid solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage

from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use

clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

I Z_WARNING: DO NOT at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- I

based products, penetrating oils, etc., to come in contact with plastic parts. I

They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

GENERAL cont.

It is a known fact that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible

premature failure when they are used to work on fiber glass boats and sports

cars, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster. The chips and grindings from

these materials are highly abrasive to electrical tool parts, such as bearings,

brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool

be used for extended work on any fiber glass material, wallboard, spackling

compound, or plaster. During any use on these materials, it is extremely

important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.

IZ WARNING: ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses

with side shields when using this tool or blowing dust. If operation

is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with asufficient amount of

high-grade lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating conditions.

Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

Sears offers a large selection of blades, table extensions, roller tables,

extension cords and more that are ideal for use with your 10-inch compound

miter saw for a variety of cutting needs.

EXTENSION CORDS

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss

at a minimum and to prevent overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy

enough to carry the current that the tool will draw

Awire gauge (AWG) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25

feet or less in length. When working outdoors ALWAYS use an extension cord

that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA.

I_CAUTION: Keep extension cords away from the cutting area,

and position the cord so it will not get caught on lumber, tools, etc.

during the cutting operation.

IKWARNING: Check extension cord before each use. If damaged,

replace it immediately. NEVER use a tool with a damaged cord because

touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting in

serious injury.

IZ_WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories that are

not recommended might be dangerous.

10-in. Compound Miter Saw Model No. 172.24360

The Model Number will be foundon the Nameplate. Always mention the Model No, in all correspondence regarding your tool.

No. Part No, Description Quantity

1 GB6170-86 Nut M6 1

2 GB77-85 Screw M6X16 1

3 GB70-88 Screw M6X16 3

4 M1S-250B.01-12 Bracing Head 1

5 MIS-250B.01-12 Bracing Block 1

6 M1S-250B,01-08 OrientationPush-Button 1

7 MIS-250B.01-09 Push-Button Jacket 1

8 MIS-250B.01-20 Warning Label 2

9 MIS-250A.03.01.02 Knob 2

10 M1S-250B.04.01 Lock Brace 1

11 M1S-250B.04-02 Clamp 1

12 M1S-250B.04-01 Bracing Piece 1

13 M1S-250A,03.01-03 Cleat 1

14 M1S-250A,03,01-04 Cleat Cushion 1

15 GB848-85 Washer 3

16 GB818-85 Bolt M4X6 2

17 GB627-86 Rivet 4

18 M1S-250C.01-04 Scale Label 1

19 M1S-250C-01 Warning Label 2

20 M1S-250C.01-01 Pressure Board 1

21 M1S-250C.01-07 Connecting Stud t

22 GB955-87 Washer 1

23 GB95-85 Washer 5

24 GB889-86 Nut M8 1

25 M1S-250B.01-16 Knob 4

26 GB845-85 Bolt ST4.2X19-F 1

27 M1S-250B.03-07 Back Cover 1

28 M1S-250B.03-01 Brush Box InnerTube 2

29 M1S-250C.03-01-01 Brush Assembly 2

30 M1S-250B.03-01-0tBrush Box housing 2

31 GB818-85 Bolt M5X40 4

No, Part No. Description Quantity

32 Cable 1

33 GB859-87 Washer -5 3

34 GB848-85 Washer -5 3

35 M1Y-190(200}-02 Cable Holder 1

36 GB845-85 Bolt BT4.2X2.2-F 7

37 Motor Label 1

38 M1S-?.50B.03-01 Cover 1

39 M1Y-160-0_ Cord Holder 1

40 GB845-85 Bolt BT4,2X13-F 2

41 Coolinq Pil3e 2

42 Carbon BrushCard ! 2

43 M1S-250C.03.02 Stator Assembl,/ 1

44 G8818-85 Bolt M5X75 2

45 CB22 Switch 1

46 M1S-250B.03-06 Switch Handle 1

47 M1S-250B.03-03 Air Guard 1

48 M1S-250B,03.05 Handle 1

49 M1$-250B.01-04 Pad 2

50 GB818-85 Bolt M4XlO 2

51 M1S-250B,01-_ Protector 1

52 M1S-250B.01-02 Workbench 1

53 GB818-85 Bolt M5X10 3

54 M1S-250B.01 Slant Pointer 3

55 GB70-88 Bolt M6X20 3

56 GB819-85 Bolt M4XlB 3

57 M1S-250B.01-06 Chuck 1

58 M1S-250B.01.01 Handle 1

59 M1S-250C.01-02 Pointer 1

60 GB859-87 Washer -4 3

61 M1S-250B.01-10 Lock Washer 1

62 GB70-88 Bolt M8X30 1

To order parts call 1-800--4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663)

10-in. Compound Miter Saw Model No. 172.24360

The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate. Always mention the Model No. in all correspondence regarding your tool.

NO.

Part No.

M1S-250C.01-63

GB889-86

M1S-250B.02-12

MIS-250B.02-11

M1S-250B.02-09

M1S-250&02-10

M1S-250B.02-13

M1S-250B.02-15

M1S-250B.(_-03

M1S-250B-03

M1S-250B.03-11

GB889-85

M1S-250B.03-10

M1S-250C.02-02

M1S-250B.03-12

M1S-250B.02-08

M1S-250B,02-07

M1S-250B.02-06

MlS-250B,02-16

GB278-82

M1S-250B.02-04

GB70-88

GB859-87

GB848-85

GB96-85

M1X-355E-21

GB3452,1-82

M1S-250B.02.02-01

M1S-2508.02-01

GB73-85

M1S-250B.02.13

Description

PositionerBoard

Nut M5

La,rgeCoverBoard

TorsionSpring

Guard Cover

SmallCover Board

Sheild Cover Bolt

ConnectingRod Bolt

Link

Locking Bolt

BladePressurePlate

Blade250x15,875x2,8

Bolt M5Xl0

Blade Seat

I BladeGuardCover

I,Rubber Check Rin_l

DepthTorsionSDrina

Pivot casing

Pivot

Rivet

695Ballbearin£1-5o13-5

LinkSupport

Bolt M6X12

Washer -6

Lockouthandle

0TypeJointRing-5.6-1.8

Inserted Pin

Support

Bolt M5X14

Pivot Screw

Quantity

No. Part No. Description !Quantity

95 GB77-85 Bolt M8X12 1

96 M1S-250B.02-17 SupportScale Label 1

97 MtS-250B,02-02 Buffer Stopper 1

98 GB818-85 Bolt M6X16 1

99 Ml$-250B.02-01 AngleLockSpanner 1

100 GB889-86 Nut M8 1

101 GB889-86 Washer -10 1

102 GB95-&5 Washer -12 1

103 GB77-85 Bolt M6X20 1

104 GB_5-87 Washer -12 1

105 GB6560-86 Bolt M4X10 3

106 M1S-250B.03.04-04 Cover Board 1

107 GB1096-79A Flat key 5XSX10 1

108 M1S-250B.03.04-01TransmissionShaft 1

109 GB278-82 80203 BallBearing 1

110 GB894-2-86 Circular -17 1

111 GB6560-86 Bolt M5X12 3

112 M1S-250B.03.04,-03 Gear Box Hatch 1

113 M1S-250B.03.04-02 Large Gear 1

! 14 GB894-2-86 Circular -15 1

115 M1Y-t09(200)-26 Bearing-FZ2175 1

116 M1S-250B.03,05 StopRn 1

117 GB894-2-86 Circular -8 1

118 MlX-355E.02-04 ThumbLatchSpdn_, 1

119 MIS-250B.03-04 GearBox 1

120 GB70.-88 Belt MSx20 4

121 GB278-82 80102BellBea_, 1

122 M1S-2.50C,03.03 RotorAssembly 1

123 GB278-82 80100 BellBssring 1

124 MIS-250B,03-02 BallBearin,qCheckRing, 1

125 M1S-250C-02 DustBe_AdapterPipe 1

126 M1S-250-04-03 SocketWre_ch 1

To order parts call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663)

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