Craftsman 113234640 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NO.

t!3.234640

t0" COMPOUND

MITER SAW

Serial Number

Model and serialnumbers

may be found on the motor

cover° You shouldrecord both

model and serialnumber in

a safe place for future use,

CAUTION:

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

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Sold by SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A.

Part Noo SP5393 Printed in Taiwan.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN MITER SAW

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Miter Saw fails due to a defect

in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SER- VICE CENTER!DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States. 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. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read and understand the owner's manual and

labels affixed to the tool Learn its application and limitations as welt as the specific potential hazards

peculiar to this tool

2. This tool is DOUBLE INSULATED to give you

added protection_ Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. When servicing this double insu- lated tool, use only identical parts

3, KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

In working order, and in proper adjustment and

alignment

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjust-

ing wrenches are removed from toot before turning it on,.

5, KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN

Cluttered areas and benches inviteaccidents. Floor must not be slippery due to wax or' sawdust.

6, AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations Or

expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted,

Provide adequate surrounding work space.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

8, MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF

With padlocks, master switches, by removing star- ter keys, or storing tools where children can't get

them.

9. DON'T FORCE TOOL

It will do the job better and safer at the rate for

which it was designed.

10. USE RIGHTTOOL Don't force tools or attachment to do a job it was

not designed for:

11o WEAR PROPER APPAREL

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or

jewelry (rings, wrist watches) to get caught in mov-

ing parts, NONSLIP footwear is recornrnended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Roll tong sleeves above the elbow.

12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (HEAD PROTECTION) Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1) at all times, Everyday eyeglassess are not safety glasses. They only have impact resistant lenses. Also, use face or dust mask if cutting oper-

ation is dusty, and ear' protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation

13. SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.

It frees both hands to operate tool.

14, DON'T OVERREACH

Keep proper footing and balance at all times,

15, MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricatingand

changing accessorie&

16, DISCONNECT TOOLS

Before servicing;when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

17, AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING

Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plug- ging in

l& USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Consult the owner's manual for recommended ac- cessories. Follow the instructionsthat accompany

the accessories The use of improper accessories

may cause hazards.

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL OR ITS STAND

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if

the cutting tool is accidentally contacte& Do not store materials above or near the tool such that it

is necessary to stand on the tool or its stand to reach them.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part

that is damaged should be carefully checked to

ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving

parts, binding or moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect itsoperation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

21, NEVER LEAVETOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED

Turn power' off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a

complete stop.

additionaU safety instructions for miter saw

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying afert and knowing how your miter saw works.

BEFORE USING THE SAW:

WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS, PERMANENT INJURY_ DO NOT

PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING STEPS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED.

1oAssembly and alignment.

2. Learn the function and proper use of: a. The on-off switch

b. The upper and lower blade guards c, The arbor lock and handle latch,

d. The bevel clamp, fence clamps, and miter lock

handle,

3, Read and understand all safety instructions and

operating procedures throughout the manual

4, Read the following label on the miter saw:

WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SAW"

1, To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:

a. Place the saw on a firm level surface where there

is plenty of room for handling and properly sup_ porting the workpiece

b. Support the saw so the table is level and the saw

does not rock.

c. Bolt or clamp the saw to its support..

2, Before moving the saw, lock the miter, bevel and

power-head positions. Unplug electric cord.

3. To avoid back injury, get help when you need to lift the saw more than 10inches. Hold the tool close to

your body Bend your knees so you can lift with your legs, not your back. Lift by using the hand-hold areas

at the bottom of the base. Never carry the tool by the cord or power head handle, Damage to insulation could cause an electric shock. Damage to wire con-

nections could cause a fire

4. Place the saw so others will stay out from behind it.. Thrown debris could injure people in its path.

BEFORE EACH USE:

1_ Inspect your saw.. If any part of this miter saw is

missing, or bent, or has failed in any way, or any

electrical parts don't work properly, turn the saw off and unplug the saw. Reptace damaged, missing, or failed parts before using the saw again_

2 Plan Your Work to protect your eyes, hands,

face, ear& a. Wear safety goggles (not glasses) that comply

with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package). Using any

power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in perma- nent eye damage,. Safety goggles are available _ o

at Sears retail catalog stores Use of glasses or _ use of goggles not in compliance withANSl Z871 _,_

could result in severe injury from breakage of the _.= eye protection.

WEAR YOUR

b. For dusty operations, wear a face shield along

with safety goggle&

c. Toavoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:

1. Choose the right 10-inch diameter blade for the material and the type of cutting you pfan to do, Use this miter saw to cut only wood, wood-like products or soft metals like aluminum Other materials may shatter, grab at the blade, or create other danger&

2 Make sure the direction of rotation arrow on

the blade matches the direction arrow on the

saw The blade teeth should always point

downward at the front of the saw.

3, Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged

and properly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the power-head all the way down. Hand

spin the blade and check for ctearace. Tilt the

power_head to 45 degree bevel and repeat the check° If the blade hits anything, make the adjustments shown in the Maintaining

Maximum Cutting Capacity section

4. Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.

5, Make sure the collars' recessed sides are fac-

ing toward the blade,

6, Make sure the recessed side of the blade

washer (just under the arbor screw head) faces the collar.

7, Using %-inch box end wrench, make sure the

arbor cap screw retaining the blade collars is firmly hand tightened.

8 Make sure at, clamps and locks are tight and

there is no excessive play in any parts.

9, Never cut FREEHAND:

a, Brace your workpiece solidly against the

fence and table top so it will not rock or

twist during the cut. Make sure no debris is caught beneath the workpiece.

b Make sure no gaps between the work-

piece, fence and table will let the workpiece shift after it is cut in two,

c. Use jigs, fixtures or a different tool for un-

stable workpieces.

10. Never cut more than one workpiece at atime.

11. Make sure the cut off piece can move side- ways after it's cut off, Otherwise, it could

get wedged against the blade and thrown

violently.

t2. Use extra caution with large, very small or

awkward workpieces: a. Use extra supports (tables, saw horses,

blocks, etc.) for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top.

b. Do not use this saw to cut pieces too

small to let you easily hold the work while you keep the thumb side of your index (pointer) finger against the outside edge

of the fence.

c_ When cutting irregularly shaped work-

pieces, plan your work so it wilt not slip

and pinch the blade A piece of molding,

for example, must tie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut..

d_ Properly support round material such as

dowel rods, or tubing. They have a ten-

dency to roll while being cut, causing the

blade to "bite." To avoid this, always use

a fixture designed to properly hold your'

work piece.

13. Make sure there are no nails or foreign ob- jects in the part of the workpiece to be cut,

14. Make sure bystanders are clear of the tool

and workplace. Keep them clear of the area behind the saw where debris will be thrown.

15. Never turn your miter saw "ON" before clear-

ing everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table_

d. To avoid risk of hearing damage, wear ear plugs

or muffs during extended periods of operation.

e_ To avoid being suddenly pulled into the blade:

1. Do not wear gloves,

2 Remove all jewelry and loose clothing.,

3. Tie back long hair: 4 Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

f. To avoid injury from accidental starting, always

unplug saw before disconnecting the guard, in- stalling or removing any blade, accessory or attachment, or making any adjustments.

g To avoid an electrical shock, make sure your

fingers do not touch the metal prongs on the plug when inserting or removing the plug to or from

a live outlet.

h. Never put lubricants on the blade while it's

spinning

i. To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use

the saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases,

j. To avoid injury from unsafe accessories, use only

accessories shown on the recomrnended acces- sories list in this manual

WHENEVER SAW iS RUNNING'

WARNING: DON'T ALLOW FAMILIARITY (GAINED

FROM FREQUENT USE OF YOUR MITER SAW) TO

CAUSE A CARELESS MISTAKE. ALWAYS RE-

MEM BER THAT A CARELESS FRACTION OF A SEC- OND IS ENOUGH TO CAUSE A SEVERE INJURY.

1. Before actually cutting with the saw, let it run for a while., If your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively, stop immediately. 'Turnthe saw off. Unplug the saw Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem.

2, Never confine the piece being cut off. Never hold it,

clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it. tt must be free to move sideways If confined, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently,

Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade°

4. Let the blade reach full speed before cutting. 5, Feed the saw into the workpiece only fast enough

to letthe blade cut without bogging down or binding,

6. Before freeing jammed material, release switch and

unplug the saw, Wait for all moving parts to stop.

7, After finishing a cut, keep holding the power-head

down, release the switch, and wait for all moving parts to stop before moving your hands,

glossary

Arbor The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

An angle cutting operation made through the face of the work piece.

Compound Cut A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting operation.

Crosscut A cutting operation made across the width of the work-

piece_ Freehand Performing a cut without the use of fence (guide), hold

down or' other proper device to prevent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation. Twisting of

the workpiece can cause it to be thrown..

of terms for woodworking

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products_ Heel

Misalignment of the blade. Kerf

The amount of material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-

through or partial cut

Miter Cut

An angle cutting operation made across the width of the work piece.

Resin

A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened.

RevolutionsPerMinute(RPM)

Thenumberofturnscompletedbyaspinningobjectin

oneminute. SawbladePath

Thearea of the workpiece or table top directly in line

with either the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece which will be, or has been, cut by the blade. Set

The distance that the tip of the sawbfade tooth is bent

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

electrical connections

Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being per-

formed, The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges,

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POWER SUPPLY

Motor Specifications

The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonrevers- ible type having the following specifications:

Rated H.P. ....................................... 3

Maximum Developed HP ...................... 3

Voltage ................................ I20

Amperes .................................. t5

Hertz (Cycles) ......................... 60

Phase ............................. Single

RPM ................................. 4900

Rotation of Shaft .................. Clockwise

Brake ............................... Automatic

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL HAZARDS,

FIRE HAZARDS, OR DAMAGE TO THE TOOL, USE PROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION. YOUR SAW IS

WIRED AT THE FACTORY FOR 120V OPERATION. CONNECT TO A 120V, 15-AMP, BRANCH CIRCUIT

AND USE A 15-AMP TIME DELAY FUSE OR CIRCUIT

BREAKER. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF POWER

CORD IS WORN OR CUT_ OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY°

DOUBLE INSULATED

The miter saw is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and the tool's elec-

trical system, Ati exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting

insulation,

Your unit has a pfug that looks like the one shown below

This power tool is equipped with a 2-conductor cord

listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The plug permits you to use any conventional 120-vott electrical

outlet without necessity for maintaining a ground connection

CAUTION: Double insulation does not take the

place of normal safety precautions when operating

this tool.

DANGER: To avoid electrocution:

1 Use only identical replacement parts when servicing

a tool with double insulation, Servicing should be performed by a qualified service technician.

2 Do not use in rain or where floor is wet,.

This roof is intended for indoor residential use ontyo

MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION

CAUTION: To avoid motor damage, this motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to

keep sawdust from interfering with normal motor ventilation.

t Connect this tool to a t20V, 15-amp branch circuit

With a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker, Using the wrong size fuse can damage the motor°

2, If the motor won't start, release the trigger switch

immediately UNPLUG THE TOOL, Check the saw blade to make sure it turns freely If the blade is free, try to start the motor again If the motor still does not start, refer to the "Motor Trouble-Shooting Chart_"

3, If the motor suddenly stalls while cutting wood, re-

lease the trigger switch, unplug the tool, and free the blade from the wood The motor may now be

restarted and the cut finished

4. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip fre- quently if:

a MOTOR IS OVERLOADED--Overloading can

occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a short time.

b Voltages not more than t0% above or below the

nameplate voltage can handle normal loads. For heavy loads, however, the voltage at motor

terminals must equal the voltage specified on nameplate

5 Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor-

rect connections, overload, low voltage (such as small size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply circuit wire. Always check the connections,

the load and the supply circuit whenever motor

doesn't work well. Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size Chart below,

WIRE SIZES

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of

power: To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over- heating and motor burn-out, use the table below to determine the minimum wire size (A.WG.) extension

cord,,

contents

For circuits that are farther than 100 feet away from

electrical service box, the wire size must be increased

proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to the

saw motor

Length of the Wire Sizes Required For 120V

Conductor (AmericanWire Gage Number)

0-25 Ft. 14

26-100 Ft 12

Over 100 Ft. 8

Page

Guarantee .................................. 2

General Safety Instructions for Power Tools ...... 2

Additional Safety Instructions for Miter Saws ...... 3

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ........ 4

Electrical Connections ........................ 5

Unpacking and Preassembly .................. 6

Knowing Your Miter Saw ...................... 7

UNPACKING AND PREASSEMBLY

WARNING: 1"OAVOID 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,

Model 113234640 Miter Saw is shipped complete in one box°

WARNING: ALTHOUGH SMALL, THIS SAW IS HEAVY. TO AVOID BACK INJURY, GET HELP

WHENEVER YOU HAVE TO LIFT THE SAW MORE THAN 10 INCHES.

Page

Assembly and Alignment .................. 9

Mounting the Saw .......................... 13

Basic Saw Operations ...................... 15

Maintenance and Lubrication .................. 21

Trouble Shooting .......................... 22

Repair Parts . ........................ 25

1. Remove the miter saw from the carton by lifting the saw by the base

WARNING: IF ANY PART iS MISSING OR DAMAGED,

DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE MISSING

OR DAMAGED PART IS CORRECTLY REPLACED.

TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, USE ONLY IDENTI-

CAL REPLACEMENT PARTS WHEN SERVICING

DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS,

2. P']ace the saw on a secure stationary work surface and look the saw over carefully

tools needed

Tools required for assembly and alignment: = Medium Screwdriver

e #2 Phillips Screwdriver ® Combination Square e 1/2Box EndtOpen End Wrench or Socket e 2 - _s/16Box End/Open End Wrenches or Adjustable

Wrenches or Socket Wrenches

e %8" Hex "U'Wrench

MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER

#2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

WRENCHES--TWO NEEDED

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

DRAW LIGHT LINE ON BOARD ALONG THIS EDGE %

SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED OVER IN DOTTED POSITION

t/2"WRENCH

15/W'BOX ENDIOPEN END

STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD 314" THICK

]_ THIS EDGE MUST BE

/ PERFECTLY STRAIGHT

ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

Is/ts" SOCKETS &

SOCKET WRENCHES

knowing your miter saw

1. Warning label.

2. Handle Latch--The miter saw can be locked in the lowered position for compact storage.

3_ Fence Lock Handles--The fence has two positions

for' increased crosscut capacity. The lock handles secure the fence to the base. The saw is shipped with the fence in the front position,

NOTE: If the fence is being used in the rear position, the two fence lock handles must be loosened before

changing the miter angle, Then tighten the fence handle at the desired miter angle before starting a cut,

4. Miter' Lock Handle--The miter lock handle securely locks the miter saw at a desired miter angle Index

points have been provided at 0, 22.5 R/L, and 45 R/L

5. Bevel Lock Handle--The bevel lock handle locks the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.

6. Lower Blade Guard-The blade guard helps protect your hands from the blade in the raised position_ To avoid binding on the workpiece, it retracts as the

blade is lowered.

7. Miter Saw Hand}e--The saw handle contains the trigger switch with a lock-off button The blade is

lowered into the workpiece by pushing down on the handle. The saw witl return to its upright position

when the handle is released.

UPPER BLADE

GUARD

DUST

WARNING LABEL

HANDLE LATCH

FENCE LOCK

HANDLE

POWER CORD BEVEL SCALE

LOCK OFF

BUTTON

MITER SAW

_ HANDLE

BEVEL LOCK

HANDLE

BAG.. _ -_ -`I_

1 6.

_ /_-............................................. LOWER BLADE................

/ GUARD

._ __._FENCE

FENCE LOCK

HANDLE c_,_._,-_

SCALE

MITER LOCK

HANDLE

assembly and alignment

ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT

Assembling the Lower Blade Guard NOTE: For compact shipment the lower blade guard

has been partially disconnected. 1,. The miter saw is equipped with a handle latch used

to lock the miter saw in the lowered position.. To

release, push the handle down slightly and turn the handle latch to the other side.

2, Release the handle latch and raise the saw to its

up position°

3o Slide the lower guard assembly down until the

groove in the mounting plate rests on the front screw_

Tighten the screw with a phillips screwdriver

4. Remove the 1/4-20 shoulder screw from the pivot casting as illustrated. Attach the blade guard link to

the pivot casting with a phillips screwdriver.

NOTE: With the blade guard link attached, the guard should raise as the blade is lowered towards the work

table and drop to cover the blade as the power head binding while you are cutting - ,-_"

1/4-20 SHOULDER LINK

SCREW I

BLADE GUARD

HANDLE

LATCH

PIVOT

MOUNTING

CASTING / /'_° ,-.-.-BLADE GUARD

Assembly and Alignment Step One--Blade Square to Table

NOTE: The miter saw was assembled, aligned, and inspected before shipment. Alignment should be checked and any adjustments made to insure accurate

cuts.

1, Check miter lock handle setting The miter lock han-

dle should be at the 0° position, To reset the miter

angle, turn the miter lock handle counter clockwise and press down the index spring,

2. Lower the blade and lock the handle latch. Use the combination square to check blade squareness to

table, if the blade does not contact the full length of

the square, follow the alignment procedure_.

a.. Loosen bevel lock handle b_ Grasping metal upper guard, move the cutting

head left or right until blade makes contact with the full length of the square.

c. Tighten the bevel lock handte

3. Check the bevel indicator. If indicator needs adjust- ment use a phillips screwdriver and slide the

indicator to the 0° on the scale

f; F

Step Two--Checking and Aligning Blade with "Pdrn Table Slot

The blade should look like it's parallel to the sides of the turn table slot. The blade should be 1/B"closer

to left side than right.

if blade looks paraflel with turn table slot proceed to step three, if necessary, realign blade with turn table slot, adjust as follows.

a. Use a s/_#,hex "U' wrench to loosen (but do not

remove) the two cap screws that attach pivot support to turn table, Move blade power-head so it is parallet with turn table slot. Securely tighten cap screws. Recheck blade position and readjust if necessary Always check blade clearance to table when the miter saw isfully tilted to the lefto

Step Three--Checking and Adjusting Blade Square-

ness to Fence (Front Fence Position)

1,_To check blade squareness to fence, use a combina-

tion square. Place the square against the fence and

next to the blade as illustrated. Place the square so

the set in the teeth won't hold it from the blade,, The

blade should contact the full length of the square,

2. If blade contacts futl length of square, proceed to next step. If blade is not square to the fence, follow

the alignment procedure_

a. Loosen miter lock handle a half turn_ The latch

handle should still be secured with blade in tow- ered position.

NOTE: Take the saw off its stand, bench or plywood base if readjustment is necessary.

CAUTION: To keep from losing control of the unit, steady the base with one hand while loosening the

two bolts with the other hand.

b_ With the unit securely resting on a large stable

surface, tilt the unit by lifting up on one side or

the other of the base. Loosen the two miter arm

bolts on the underside of the turn tabfe with a 1/2"wrench or socket. Tilt the unit by lifting up on

one side or the other of the base_

c. Return the saw to its normal resting position.

Make sure the miter lock handle is !oose but do not release the index spring

d_ Use the miter saw handte to turn the turn table

and saw so that the blade contacts the full length

of the square. Watch out for tooth set. Turn the

miter lock handle clockwise to lock saw square

to fence_

e, Tilt saw as in Step B and tighten bolts,.

f° Recheck blade squarenesss to fence and read-

just if necessary.

CAP

SCREWS

TURN TABLE

SLOT

Adjustment of Miter Scale Indicator

1. Loosen the phillips screws that hold the indicator in

place° RePosition the indicator and retighten screw.

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