Companion 17223194 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
_0-in. Compound
iter Saw
Double Insulated
Model No.
172.23194
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.
• SAFETY
• FEATURES
• ADJUSTMENT
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
Warranty ............................................................. Page 2
Safety Instructions .............. ............................ Pages 3- 11
Safety Symbols ........................................... Page !0
Glossary of Terms .... "...................................... Pages i0-t_
Product Specifications and U packing .............. Pages: t142
Labels .......................................................,..............Pages !2;t3
Loose Parts and Tools Needed .............:...............
Description ........................................ ,, ..................
Adjustments .........................................................
Operation ......................................................
Page 14
Pages t5-i9
Pages t9.27
Pages 28-38
Maintenance ..................................................... Pages
Accessories ........................................................ Page
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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON COMPANION TOOL
If tb-.i8Companior'.. :toel Jails due to _ defecl in ma.ter...'alot_o_mahship
Wilhir_0_e year from the date of pur_.;hase, RE'_URN I1" O $i-lE NE,_RE.ST
_EAR,> SfOkE iN THE UNITED SIAI ,,:S, a_"_"_Sears wil rep!_ i,
free of cha..'§e.
]his warranty is void * this to<:,l_sused for ,x.'nme.r{.,al or rental pi._oses,
'}"his warranty gives you specific lega! r_gP..ls,and you may also have other
rigfits which vary from state to state
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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Z_WARNING: BE SURE to readand understand all safety instructions
inthis manual, includingall safety alert symbols such as DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION, BEFORE using this saw.
Failure to follow all instructionslisted below may resultin 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 conjunctionwith ether symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in
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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
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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
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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 personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions
vital tothe operation or maintenance ofthe equipment.
Z_ WARNING: The operation of any saw can result in
foreign objects being thrown into youreyes, 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 withANSI Z87.1.
ELECTRICALSAFETY
1. Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade
Is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully 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 lnsulationB 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'sdata 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 it 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 toot. 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 trom 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, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the
riskof electric shock.
10. When operating a power tooloutside, ALWAYS use an outdoor extension
cord marked "W-A" or "W". These cords are rated foroutdoor use and
reduce the risk of electric shock.
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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 itis 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 chlldproof 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 obstructionsthat 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 Leftattached 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 ora 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 controlof the tool in
unexpected situations.
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PERSONAL SAFETY cont.
10. ALWAYS avoid accidental starting.
BE SURE switch Is In the "Off' position before plugging in.
11. NEVER stand on tool. Sedous 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 It "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 toot 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 instructionsfor lubricating and
changing accessories,
6. DO NOT force the tool, itwill 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 Jtwas 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.
RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH THIS TOOL MAY CREATE
I Z_ WARNING: USE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE NOT
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.
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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 willreduce the risk of electric
shock, fire orserious 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 workplece, 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 workplece. 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 workpleces 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 a clamped workplece.
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 dght 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.
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ADDITIONALSPECIFICSAFETYRULESFORMITERSAWScont.
14,ALWAYSkeepbladesclean,sharpandwiththesufficientset.
Sharpbladesminimizestallingandkickback.
15.DONOTusedullordamagedblades,Bentbladescanbreakeasily,
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 workpiece that is too small to be clamped.
ALWAYS keep your hands clear of the "no hands' zone.
18. NEVER perform any operation 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 sway 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 cutsoff. To avoid I
possible serious injury,after releasing trigger switch to cut power, allowthe saw I
blade to stop rotating BEFORE raising the blade out of the workpiece. I
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.
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS cont.
WARNING: Some dust particles created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction jobs contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
* Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, dependingupon 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.
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.
SERVICE SAFETY
1. If any part of this miter saw is missing or should break, bend, or fall in
any way; or should any electrical component fall 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.
SERVICE SAFETY cont.
The label on your tool 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
.../mln ................................................................... Revolutions or
Z_ ...................................................................... Indicates danger, warning
reciprocation per minute
caution. It means attentionH!
Your safety is involved.
IMPORTANTI READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Bevel Cut
A cutting 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
A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angte and bevel
angle at the same time.
Freehand
Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gauge, fixture, work c_amp, 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
A cutting 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 beer} cut by the blade.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING conL
Set
The distance that the saw blade tooth is bent
(or set) outward from the face of the blade.
Throw-Back
Throwing of a workpiece 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 cuttingoperation is being done. The surfaces of a
workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends and edges.
Throat Plate
A plastic 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.
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1,Remove,al_pa(kin9materJa!,sfromarc_und,#::.ursaw,
2.Carefl.Jliy!ill !hesawf.,'omcar_onand.r.)iae£itona levelworksuff:;_c_.
The-'aw is Peary, so gel help: if you need it, to help avoid inj_,Jrilqg '4Ok;rback•
3. Do Pot discard I.he p-._.ckin_._m.'.:**tedaisur'N you have care!u_ly in.9.pe¢:ted
the saw f!.'_rloose or dam&ged parts and suecessfiJily eperal_;d the saw.
4. Th_s Sa.w ha8 been stripped with _!'e saw mm secured in t_'_edown posiiior,.
"]b r_:;le..a_4?,the .saw arm, push down on li_e top o! the saw am-_and cut the
tie wrap. Lift Ihe saw arm by fl"e handle.
IF_IPORTANT; Keep he,."Id pressure on the saw a.--n_wi'ile cu[fk'.,g
the tie wra_ to prevent it from suddeniy _aising the wrapf._ir_9 if fuiiy cut
5. Carefllily inspect :_i i:'arl.s o_ the saw 1o qlake sure L_'atm- b_eck;._}e
.')_dan'age has occuR'e_ during shim>pin,j,
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WARNING. DONOToperatel.histOOl
_ tl",,e m!ssi.,.qg pans are repla,,,ed. Faiiure to do so could r_sJIt m possible
serlo_J.£: r}lur,/ . .......... , .......... ,. _]
"f'he !:oilowir_9 iabeis appear on yoJr mi_er saw. These labels are l:he_,eto
wa.T_ ';'_U of !..-,_,,-.,ll:..eua. _,.lelt_L ,. sltualior_s Fa i ll_e to [oil,t,',,_',_[he we._qir_Qs
co,. d re_ul -_in serious injury.
Label # 1 (.see tig, 1}
Label # 2 (see fig, 1)
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