Operator's Manuam ® 10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW Modem No. 137.212290 CAUTmON: Before using this Mker Saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions o o Safety mnstructions mnstaliation o o Operation Maintenance o Parts List Customer Help Line 1 o800o843ol 682 Sears, Roebuck Visit our Craftsman and Co., Hoffman website: Part No. 137212290001 Estates, www.sears.
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. 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.
GENERAL BEFORE SAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS USmNG THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. l,&WARNING n To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the too! in unti! you have read and understood the following. 1. READ and become fami{iar with the entire Operators Manual. LEARN the tool's application, limitations and possible hazards. 12.
SPECiFiC SAFETY THiS COMPOUND mNSTRUCTmONS FOR MINTER SAW 1. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTiNG SAW BLADES. When using carbide tipped blades, make sure they have a negative hook angle. IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADESthey 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.
ELECTRICAL REQUREMENTS - cont'd DOUBLE iNSULATED The power tool is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and tool's electrical system. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Replacement parts = When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Polarized plugs = This saw has a plug that looks like the one shown below: 4_ FUSES may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip frequently if: a.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES .) IA WARNING I Use only accessories recommended miter saw. Foltow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards. , The usa of any cutting Blade Wrench (supplied) Adjustable Wrench Philips Screwdriver Hex Key 2_5 mm for this too! except 10 inch saw blades which meet the requirements under recommended accessories is prohibited. Do not use accessories such as shaper cutters or , dado sets.
UNPACKING YOUR MINTER SAW 2. Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface. 3. Separate ali parts from the packing material. Check each one with the illustration to make certain all items IA WARNING n To avoid injury from unexpected starting electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly.
CuttingHeadHandle UpperBladeGuard CoverPlate ON/OFFTriggerSwitch Motor DustBag Blade LowerBladeGuard LaserGuide BevelScale MiterScale Hold-Down Clamp PositiveStopLockingLever MiterHandle Base Stop Latch ArborLock Pivot Bolt Lock-Nut \ Fence Table Insert / Positive Miter Detents Hand Hold Mounting Hole
COMPOUND MINTER 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 WARNING LABELS = Read and understand for your own safety. Make sure al! labels are present on machine and legible. WRENCH STORAGE = Convenient storage to prevent misplacing the blade wrench. BASE = Supports the table, holds accessories and allows for workbench or leg set mounting.
INSTALLING THEMITERHANDLE(FIG.B) 1. Threadthemiterhandle(1)intothehole(2)located atthefrontof themitertable. Fig.D Fig.B Locking When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting head should always be locked in the down position. 4. Push the cutting head (3) down to its lowest position. 5. Push the stop latch (2) into the locking hole (4). SAWBLADEWRENCH (FIG.C) 1.
REMOVING ORINSTALLING THEBLADE 8. Remove the arbor bolt (4), outer blade collar (6), and the blade (7). Do not remove the inner blade collar. (Fig. G=2) IA WARNING n Only use a 104rich diameter blade. To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their the switch is in the OFF position and plug is not connected to the power source outlet. position and direction they face. Wipe the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing the new blade.
iNSTALLiNG THEHOLD-DOWN CLAMPASSEMBLY (FIG.H) 1_Placethehold=down clampassembly(1)in one 2 Fig.t 1 of the mounting holes (2)_ IA WARN,NG n / When using stop block on the right side, hold-down clamp must also be in right side. Using hold-down clamp on the left side during this operation can cause kickback and serious injury to the operator. MITER SCALE (FIG. J) The miter scale assists the user in setting the desired miter angles from 47 ° left to 47 ° right.
Cutting head downward travel adjustment (FIG. L) Fig. M IA WARNING I To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, turn the switch OFF and remove 3 the power cord from the power source. 72 NOTE: Before each cutting operation, check the position of the blade to make sure it does not contact any metal surface. If the blade contacts any metal surface, the depth of trave! must be adjusted. 1. Lower the blade as far as possible. 90°(0 °) Bevel indicator (Fig. M-I ) 2.
ALiGNiNGTHELASER BEAM (1)_ Start with the set screw on the left side of the laser assembly, then with the front set screw on the right side of the laser assembly. [A WARNING [ For your own safety, never connect the plug to power source outlet unti[ all the adjustment steps are complete and you have read and understood the safety and operational instructions. Fig. N-1 The laser beam must always be correctly aligned with the blade to ensure straight, even cutting.
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG, O) To avoid injury from unexpected mew movement: , Stationery Before moving the saw, disconnect the power cord from the outlet, and !ock the cutting arm in the lower position using the stop latch. NOTE: The stop latch is for carrying or storing the tooL It is not to be used for holding the saw while cutting. Lower blade and press in stop latch to secure saw for transport or storage. Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or by the switch handle.
SAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS FOR BASmC SAW OPERATmON BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW , IAWARNING n To avoid mistakes thatcould cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the toolin until the following steps are completed: , Completely assemble and adjust the sew, 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, end cover plate , USE ONLY RECOMMENDED Consult the ACCESSORIES screws.
PLANYOURWORK Make sure there ere no gaps between the workpiece, fence end 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 end thrown violently. Only the workpiece should be on the saws table. Secure work. Use ctemps or a vise to help hotd the work when it's practical. Usethe righttool. Don'tforcea tool or attachmentto do e job it was not designed to do.
BODYANDBANDPOSITION (FIG.P} Neverplacehandsnearthecuttingarea.Proper positioning of yourbodyandhandswhenoperating themitersawwillmakecuttingeasierandsafer. Placehandatleast6=3/4in. away from the path TURNING SAW ON (FIG. Q} [A wARNINe] Make the switch child-proof. Insert e psdloek through the hole (2} in the trigger switch and lock of the blade, out of the "No=Bands Zone." Bold it. This will prevent children and other unauthorized users from engsging the trigger switch ON.
BEVELCUT(FIG,S) 1_Whena bevelcutis required,loosenthebevelIock handle(1)_ 2_Tiltthecuttingheadtothedesiredangleasshown onthebevelscale(2).Thebladecanbepositioned atanyangle,froma 90° straightcut(0°onthescale) toa 45° leftbevel. & Tightenthebevellockhandle(1)tolockthecutting headin position_ CUTTINGBOWEDMATERIAL(FIG.U) A bowedworkpiece mustbepositioned againstthe fenceandsecuredwitha clampingdevicebefore cutting.Donotpositionworkpiece incorrectly or tryto cuttheworkpiece withoutthesupportofthefence.
WORKPtECE SUPPORT (FIG.V) Longpiecesneedextrasupport.Thesupportshouldbe placedundertheworkplece. Keepyourhandholdingthe workpiecepositioned 6-3/4inchesor moreawayfrom theblade.Thesupportmustlettheworkp+ece layflat ontheworktableduringthecuttingoperation. NOTE: Whenmountedona flatsurface,themitersawtableis 3-1/4incheshigh. Fig+W / i [ [ Blade Slot Fig+V \ Cutting capacity with auxiliary fence Crosscut 3ol/2 in. x 3-1/2 in. Miter 45 ° R & L 3-1/2 in. x 2 in. Bevel 45 ° L 2 in. x 3-1/2 in.
CUTTING A BIJ"_ENSIONAL 4X4WITHONECUT (Fig.X) Fig. Z A dimensional 4x4 workpiece (3ol/2 in_ x 3ol/2 in_ ) may be cut in half with one cut by attaching an auxiliary wood fence of 3/4 inch thick. See "AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE" above. FI Fm em nl cm el Fig. X Auxiliary Fence \ Miter Saw Fenc _ 3-1/2 in. / ' _ __.
CUTTING CROWNMOLDING (FIG. AA,BB) NOTE: The chart below references s compound cut for crown motding ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WALLS EQUALS EXACTLY 90 °. 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 fiat against the ceiling and wall are at angles that, when added together equal exactly 90°.
MAINTENANCE protection. Should the lower guard become damaged, do not use the saw until the damaged guard has been replaced. Develop s regular check to make sure the lower guard is working properly. Clean the lower guard of any dust or buildup with a damp cloth. IA DA"GERn Never put lubricants spinning. on the blade while it is IAWARNING n CAUTION: Do not use solvents on the guard. They could make the plastic "cloudy" and brittle.
IA WARNING n To avoidinjury from accidental starting, alwaysturnswitchOFF and unplugthetoolbeforemoving,replacing theblade or making adjustments_ Consult your Sears Service Centre if for any reason the motor wi!! not run. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE o MOTOR PROBLEM Brake does not stop blade within 6 seconds. PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED 1. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly sticking. 2. Motor brake overheated from use of defective or wrong size blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling. 3. Arbor bolt loose. 4. Other.
10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212290 IA WAR"I"G n 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 Centre. To purchase replacement parts, call 1°800°469°4663. PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC I,D.
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10 in. COMPOUND B/liTER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212290 PARTS LIST AND SCHEB_IATtC FOR MOTOR i.D. NO DescfipJion Size 0HVY BALL BEARING 6204ZZ 0HX9 NEEDLE BEARING HK-1010 1 0JX3 HEX. SOC. M5_0.8-8 2 0KCN CR.RE.
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