Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 137.21236 Craftsman
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1 1 Operator’s Manual 10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER TRAC ® Model No. 137.212360 CAUTION: Before using this Miter Saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions ● Safety Instructions ● Installation ● Operation ● Maintenance ● Parts List Sears, Roebuck and Co.
2 3 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Warranty ............................................... 2 Know Your Compound Miter Saw .......... 10 Product Specifications .......................... 2 Glossary of Terms ..........................
2 3 2 3 WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Operator’s Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer.
4 5 4 5 POWER TOOL SAFETY 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. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following.
4 5 4 5 POWER TOOL SAFETY 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.
6 7 6 7 COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY 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.
6 7 6 7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN , grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric currents and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
8 9 8 9 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ● 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.
8 9 8 9 CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW 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.
10 11 10 11 KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW Cover Plate Lower Blade Guard Hold-down Clamp Base Upper Plate Guard Miter Lock Handle Positive Stop Locking Lever Dust Bag Motor Bevel Scale Hand Hold for Tra.
10 11 10 11 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 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. BASE – Supports the table, holds accessories and allows for workbench or leg set mounting.
12 13 12 13 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. A) 1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the hole (2) located at the front of the miter table. Fig. A CUTTING HEAD (FIG. B) Raising the Cutting Head 1. Pu sh d ow n sl ig ht ly o n th e sw it ch ha nd le ( 1) .
12 13 12 13 REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE Only use a 10-inch diameter blade. To avoid in jury from an acciden tal start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and plug is not connected to the power source outlet. Removing Blade (Fig. G, H, I) 1.
14 15 14 15 Installing Blade (Fig. G, H, I) 1. Install a 10 in. blade with a 5/8 in. arbor making sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard, and the blade teeth are pointing downward. 2. Place the blade collar (6) against the blade and on the arbor.
14 15 14 15 5. If the miter angle desired is not one of the nine positive stops, simply lock the miter table into position by turning the miter handle in the clockwise direction. To Adjust the Indicator: (1) Adjust the indicator (3) to the 0 ° mark on the miter scale (4) to position the miter table.
16 17 16 17 90° Bevel Indicator (Fig. N) 1. When the blade is exactly 90° 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.
16 17 16 17 NOTE: Mounting hardware is not included with this tool. Bolts, nuts, washers, and screws must be purchased separately. 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.
18 19 18 19 OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW OPERATION BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW 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.
18 19 18 19 PLAN YOUR WORK ● Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different tool for any workpiece that can’t be held in a solidly braced, fixed position. This machine is not designed for cutting masonry, masonry products, ferrous metals (steel, iron, and iron-based metals.
20 21 20 21 TURNING SAW ON (FIG. T) 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 pushed in before the trigger switch (2) can be activated and the miter saw started.
20 21 20 21 1 2 3 COMPOUND CUT (FIG. W) A compound cut is the combination of a miter and a bevel cut simultaneously. 1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1) and position the cutting head at the desired bevel position. Lock the bevel lock handle. 2. Loosen the miter table lock handle (2).
22 23 22 23 Fig. Z Bevel/Miter Settings Fig. AA Settings for standard crown molding lying flat on compound miter saw table Miter Saw Table F e n c e IL IR OL OR Outside Corner Inside Corner 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.
22 23 22 23 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE To avoid injury, never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw.
24 25 24 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Brake does not stop the blade within 6 seconds.
24 25 24 25 10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212360 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.
26 27 26 27 10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212360 SCHEMATIC FOR SAW X3PJ X3RQ X3S6 X3SG X3SH X3SJ X3SF X3ST X3SM X3S8 X3S7 X3SH X3ST X3SE X3SD X3SG X3SS X3ST X3RR X3RS X3SP X3SN X3SQ X3RU X3S.
26 27 26 27 10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212360 PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR .
28 29 28 29 REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
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