Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 137.21229 Craftsman
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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 Safety mnstructions o mnstaliation o Operation o Maintenance o Parts List Customer Help Line 1 o800o843ol 682 Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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.
GENERAL SAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS BEFORE 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.
SPECiFiC SAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS FOR THiS COMPOUND 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 BLADES- they can deflect and contact guard and can cause possible injury to the operator.
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.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES IA WARNING I Use only accessories recommended for this miter saw. Foltow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards. , The usa of any cutting too! except 10 inch saw blades which meet the requirements under recommended accessories is prohibited.
UNPACKING YOUR MINTER SAW IA WARNING n 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.
Upper Blade Guard Cover Plate Dust Bag Laser Guide Bevel Scale Hold-Down Clamp Cutting Head Handle ON/OFF Trigger Switch Motor Blade Lower Blade Guard Miter Scale Positive Stop Locking Lever Miter Han.
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 BASE = Supports the table, holds accessories and allows for workbench or leg set mounting.
INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. B) 1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the hole (2) located at the front of themiter table. Fig.B Fig. D SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. C) 1. For convenient storage andprevention of loss, there is a slot (1) in the rear of the cutting head handle (2) for storing the blade wrench (3) when not in use.
REMOVING ORINSTALLING THE BLADE IA WARNING n Only use a 104rich diameter blade. 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. 8. Remove the arbor bolt (4), outer blade collar (6), and the blade (7).
2 1 iNSTALLiNG THEHOLD-DOWN CLAMP ASSEMBLY Fig.t (FIG. H) 1_ Place the hold=down clamp assembly (1) in one 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.
Cutting head downward travel adjustment (FIG. L) IA WARNING I To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, turn the switch OFF and remove the power cord from the power source. NOTE: Before each cutting operation, check the position of the blade to make sure it does not contact any metal surface.
ALiGNiNG THE LASER BEAM [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.
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG, O) To avoid injury from unexpected mew movement: , 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.
SAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS FOR BASmC SAW OPERATmON BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW IA WARNING n 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 sew, following the instructions.
PLAN YOUR WORK Use the right tool. Don'tforce a tool or attachment to do e job it was not designed to do. Use a different tool for any workpiece that can't be held in e solidly braced, fixed position.
BODY AND BAND POSITION (FIG. P} Never place hands near the cutting area. Proper positioning of your body andhands when operating the miter sawwillmake cutting easier andsafer. Place hand at least 6=3/4 in. away from the path of the blade, out of the "No=Bands Zone.
BEVEL CUT (FIG, S) 1_ When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel Iock handle (1)_ 2_ Tiltthe cutting head to the desired angle as shown on the bevel scale (2).The blade canbe positioned at any angle, from a 90 ° straight cut(0 ° on the scale) to a 45 ° left bevel.
WORKPtECE SUPPORT (FIG. V) Long pieces need extra support. The support should be placed under the workplece. Keep your hand holding the workpiece positioned 6-3/4 inches or more away from the blade. The support must let the workp+ece layflat on the work table during the cutting operation.
CUTTING A BIJ"_ENSIONAL 4X4 WITH ONE CUT (Fig. X) 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. Fig. X Auxiliary Fence _ 3-1/2 in.
CUTTING CROWN MOLDING (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.
MAINTENANCE I A DA"GER n Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. IA WARNING n To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly vo!stile solvents to clean the miter saw.
I A WARNING n To avoidinjury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving,replacing the blade 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.
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.
10 in. COMPOUND MINTER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212290 SCHEMATIC FOR SAW OKA9 2COF 2CIA 083S OKTZ .2D8M OKTX. OKB[ OLS9 0CV5 C_/_ 0_UK ODfB 0KQ_ 3CES 0KSC _'2CU6 _ 2C8D OJMM ssx% 2CSB.
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