Craftsman 113234680 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NO.

113.234680

8¼" COMPOUND

MITER SAW

Serial

Number Model and serial numbers

may be found at the side of

the miter saw arm. You should record both

model and serial number in a safe place for future use.

FORYOUR

SAFETY:

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

SEA/k_S/ I:RRFT$MgN®

81/4-1NCH COMPOUND

MITER SAW

• assembly

• operating

• repair parts

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

Part No. SP5301 rv__ ,_._14_-I _ Printed in Taiwan.

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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 SERV-

ICE 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.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN MITER SAW

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITER SAW

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your miter saw works. Read this man-

uat to understand this miter saw.

BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW:

WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause

serious, permanent injury, do not plug the miter saw in until the following steps are completed.

• Assembly and alignment. (See pages 10-14)

• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF trigger switch, upper and lower blade guards, handle latch,

bevel clamp, cover plate stop screw, and fence clamps. (See page 9).

• Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual.

• Review the maintenance methods for this miter saw. (See page 22).

Read the following DANGER label found on the motor

of the miter saw:

E_] DOUBLE-INSULATED

When servicing use only

identical replacement parts._ Electrical: 120 volts ('(U| _] 60 Hz AC only, 9 amps

5200 RPM E85_7_

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:

Know this tooliRead and

Understand the Owner's Manual

before using this tool.

IDANGERI

• Wear safety goggles complying

with ANSI Z87.1

• Tighten arbor screw and all

clamps before sawing.

=Keep guards in place and

working properly.

=Keep hands out of sawblade

path.

• Never cut anything "'free hand."

• Never reach behind or beneath

the sawblade.

• Wait for blade to stop before

moving workpiece, servicing or

adjusting tool.

• To avoid electrical shock do not

expose to rain,

WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING

THE MITER SAW.

Before moving the saw, lock the miter, bevel and power head positions. Unplug the power cord.

NEVER carry the saw by the cord or power head handle. Damage to insulation could cause an electric shock. Damage to wire connections could cause a fire.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Use the miter

saw in a dry, indoor place protected from rain. Keep

work area well lighted.

Place the miter saw so neither the user or bystanders are forced to stand in line with the blade. Thrown debris

could injure people in its path.

To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:

• Put the miter saw on a firm level surface where there is plenty of room for handling and properly supporting

the workpiece.

• Support the miter saw so the table is level and the

saw does not rock. Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool. Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.

To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:

• THIS TOOL IS DOUBLE INSULATED to give you

added protection. Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operat- ing this tool. When servicing this double insulated

tool, use only identical parts.

• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the miter saw.

BEFORE EACH USE:

Inspect your miter saw.

DISCONNECT THE MITER SAW. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug the saw, before changing the setup, changing the blade or adjusting anything.

Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to the direction arrow on the blade. The blade teeth

should always point downward at the front of the saw.

Tightenthearborscrew.

Tightenthecoverplatestopscrew.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:

• Alignment of moving parts,

• Damaged electric cords.

• Binding of moving parts.

• Broken parts,

• Stable mounting,

• Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until it stops by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it closed fully. If it did not, follow the instructions in the Trouble Shooting section.

• Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw works.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE, in working order, and in proper adjustment.

If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don't work, turn the saw off and unplug it. REPLACE damaged, missing, or failed parts before using the saw again.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instruc- tions for lubricating. DON'T put lubricants on the blade while it's spinning.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES from tool before turning it on.

To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:

• USE ONLYRECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES. (See page 22). Consult this Owner's manual for recom-

mended accessories. Follow the instructions that come with the accessories. The use of improper ac- cessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

• Choose the right 81/4 inch diameter blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do.

• Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and prop- erly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the power-head all the way down. Hand spin the blade and check for clearance. Tilt the power-head to 45 degree bevel and repeat the check. Ifthe blade hits anything, make the adjustments shown in the Main-

taining Maximum Cutting Capacity section.

• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.

• Make sure the arbor collar's recessed sides are facing

the blade.

• Using a 1/2-inch box wrench, make sure the arbor cap screw is firmly hand tightened,

• Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts

have excessive play.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and

benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.

Toavoid burns or other fire damage, never use the miter saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.

Plan ahead to protect your eyes,

hands, face, ears.

KNOW YOUR MITER SAW. Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its

application and limitations as well as the specific poten- tial hazards peculiar to this tool.

To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts, don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is "OFF" before plugging miter saw into a power outlet.

Plan your work.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL, Don't force tool or attach- ment 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.

CAUTION: This machine is not designed for cut- ting ferrous metals (steel, iron and iron based metals). Use this miter saw to cut only wood, wood like products or soft metals like aluminum. Other materials may shatter, bind on the blade, or create other dangers.

!CAUTION: When cutting any metals, sparks or hot

fragments could cause a fire. To avoid this, dis- connect any dust collecting hose from the miter

saw, and remove all traces of wood dust from

inside dust traps in the miter saw.

Dress for safety.

I WEAR YOUR

GOGGLES

Any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Wear

safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package). Everyday eyeglasses have

only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glas- ses. Safety goggles are available at Sears retail catalog stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hurt you when they break.

• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught

and draw you into moving parts.

• Wear nonslip footwear.

• Tie back long hair.

• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using miter

saw for hours at a time.

• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with the safety goggles.

Inspect your workpiece.

• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut.

Plan your work to avoid THROWBACKS--when the

workpiece binds on the blade and is torn from your

hands.

Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to

finish: Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a

sudden slip could cause fingers or hand to move into

the blade.

DON'TOVERREACH. Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face and body to one side, out of line with

a possible throwback. Never cut FREEHAND:

• Brace your workpiece solidly against the fence and table top so it will not rock or twist during the cut.

• Make sure there's no debris between the workpiece

and its supports.

• Make sure no gaps between the workpiece, fence

and table will let the workpiece shift after it is cut in two.

• Never cut more than one workpiece at a time.

• Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after

it's cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.

• Cut only one workpiece at a time.

• Clear everything except the workpiece and related

support devices off the table before turning the miter

saw on.

• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to help hold

the work when it's practical,

Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward

workpieces:

• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.)

for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held

down to the table top.

• NEVER use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as additional support for a work- piece that is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table, or to help feed, support or pull the workpiece.

• 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.

• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work support so it will not slip, pinch the blade

and be torn from your hands. A piece of molding, for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig

that will not let it twist, rock or slip while being cut.

• Properly support round material such as dowel rods,

or tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to "bite". To avoid this, always

use a fixture designed to properly hold your work-

piece.

WARNING: If planning to cut aluminum or other

non-ferrous metals: Under adverse conditions, the blade can grab and throw the workpiece suddenly

and unexpectedly. To avoid injury, follow all appli- cable safety instructions, as you normally would,

and:

• Use only sawblades specifically recommended

for non-ferrous metal cutting.

• Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand

held. Use auxilliary clamps or other equipment

as needed.

• Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are experi-

enced or under the supervision of an experi- enced person.

WHENEVER SAW IS RUNNING.

WARNING: Don't let familiarity (gained from fre- quent use of your miter saw) cause a careless

mistake. A careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury.

Before starting your cut, watch the miter saw while it runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot,

stop immediately. Turn the miter saw off. Unplug the

miter saw. Do not restart until finding and correcting

the problem. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Keep all visitors a safe dis-

tance from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the miter saw and workpiece.

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

clamp it, touch it, or use length stops against it while the blade is spinning. It must be free to move sideways

on its own. If confined, itcould get wedged against the

blade and thrown violently. Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate. Feed the blade into the workpiece

only fast enough to let it cut without bogging down or binding.

Before freeing any jammed material:

• Turn miter saw "OFF" by releasing trigger switch.

• Unplug the miter saw.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

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.

• If blade doesn't stop within six 6 seconds, unplug

the saw and follow the instructions in the Trouble Shooting section for fixing the blade brake before

using the saw again.

BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW:

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn power off. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches. Store the tool away from children and

others not qualified to use it.

glossary of terms for woodworking

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.

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 workpiece.

Resin

A sticky, s_ _ based substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in

one minute.

Sawblade Path

The area 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 bythe blade. Set

The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent

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

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.

END

EDGE

electrical connections

POWER SUPPLY

Motor Specifications

The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonrevers-

ible type having the following specifications:

Maximum Developed H.R .................. 1V2

Voltage ................................. 120

Amperes .................................. 9

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

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

RPM .................................. 5200

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

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

WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire haz- ards, 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. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting

insulation. Your unit has a plug 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-volt electrical outlet without necessity for maintaining a ground connection.

CAUTION: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operat-

ing this tool.

DANGER: To avoid electrocution:

1. Use only identical replacement parts when ser- vicing 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 tool is intended for indoor residential use

only.

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.

1. Connect this tool to a 120V, 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 10% 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.W.G.) extension cord.

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 ofthe Wire Sizes Required For 120V

Conductor (American Wire Gage Number)

0-25 Ft. 14

26-100 Ft. 12

Over 100 Ft. 8

contents

Page

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

Additional Safety Instructions for Miter Saws .. 2-4

Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ........... 5

Electrical Connections .................... 5-6

Unpacking and Preassembly ............... 7-8

Knowing Your Miter Saw .................... 9

UNPACKING AND PREASSEMBLY

WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start- ing 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 113.234680 Miter Saw is shipped complete in one box.

Page

Assembly and Alignment ................ 10-14

Mounting the Saw ..................... 14-15

Basic Saw Operations .................. 16-21

Maintenance and Lubrication ................ 22

Recommended Accessories ................. 22

Trouble Shooting ...................... 23-24

Repair Parts .......................... 26-30

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 identical replacement parts when servic- ing double insulated tools.

2. Place the saw on a secure slationary work surface

and look the saw over carefully.

LIFT HERE ON

BOTH SIDES

LIFT HERE

ON BOTH SIDES

tools needed

Tools required for assembly and alignment:

• Medium Screwdriver

• #2 Phitlips Screwdriver

• Combination Square

• 1/2Box End/Open End Wrench or Socket

• 2-3/4" Box End/Open End Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches or Socket Wrenches

• 1/4" Hex "l" Wrench

MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER

#2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

COMBINATION SQUARE

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE

STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD 3/4"THICK;

DRAW LIGHT THIS EDGE MUST BE LINE ON BOARD PERFECTLY STRAIGHT

ALONG THIS EDGE ,,_S_,_.,,,,,.,

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

t/2"WRENCH 1/2"SOCKET

¾" BOX END/OPEN END

WRENCHES

¾" SOCKETS &

SOCKET WRENCHES

1/4" HEX "1" WRENCH

ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

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 automatically moves to the best location as miter angle is adjusted.

The lock handles secure the fence and miter (table

rotation) positions,

4. Miter Scale--Indicates what angle the sawblade is set at. Index points have been provided at 0°, 25.5°

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 Handle--The saw handle contains the

trigger switch with a lock-off button. The blade is

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

when handle pressure is released.

POWER CORD

FENCE LOCK

HANDLE

WARNING LABEL

HANDLE LATCH

BEVEL LOCK

HANDLE

BEVEL SCALE

COVERPLATE

STOP SCREW

FENCE LOCK

HANDLE

UPPER BLADE

GUARD

LOCK OFF

BUTTON

MITER SAW

HANDLE

TRIGGER

SWITCH

LOWER BLADE

GUARD

FENCE

MITER

SCALE

assembly and alignment

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect I

plug to power source outlet until all assembly I

steps are complete, and you have read and under- stood the safety and operational instructions.

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.

3. 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 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 is raised. This link helps prevent guard hangups and binding while you are cutting.

HANDLE

LATCH

1/4-20SHOULDER LINK PIVOT

SCREW

BLADE GUARD MOUNTING

L,NK_ PLAT ,,

SCREW

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. Partially lower the blade as shown, Use the combina- tion 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 handle.

2. Check the bevel indicator. If indicator needs adjust-

ment use a phillips screwdriver and slide the indicator to the 0° on the scale.

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