Craftsman 113234940 Owner’s Manual
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MODEL NO
113.234940
Serial
Number
Model and serial numbers
may be found on a plate
attached to your saw, at the
back of the Miter Saw base.
You should record both model
and serial number in a safe
place for future use.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
CRRFTSMRN
8-1/4 INCH
SLIDE COMPOUND
MITER SAW
• assembly
• operating
• repair parts
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Pad No. SP6005
Sears Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 US.A.
Form No. SP6005-1
Printed in Taiwan 7/97
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BENCHTOP TOOLS
If this Miter Saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, within one year from the date of
purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and
Sears will repair it, free of charge.
If this Miter Saw is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for ninety days
from the date of purchase.
This warranty applies only while this product is 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., D/817 WA Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179
Safety Instructions For Slide Compound Miter Saw
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your miter saw works. Read this manual to
understand this miter saw.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed
someone will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety information is not fol-
Before Using The Miter Saw
serious, permanent injury, do not plug the miter
saw in until the following steps have been satisfac-
JWARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
torily completed.
- Completely assemble and align saw. (See "Assembly"
and "Alignment" sections within.)
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
upper and lower blade guards, handle latch, bevel
lowed someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed
someone might be injured.
clamp, cover plate stop screw, and fence clamps. (See
"Getting to Know Your Miter Saw" section within.)
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
° Review the maintenance methods for this miter saw.
(See "Maintenance" section within).
• Find and read the following labels on the miter saw:
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When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw
Before moving the saw, lock the miter, bevel, carriage
lock and power head positions. Unplug the power cord,
To avoid back injury, get help when you need to lift the
saw.
Never carry the tool by the cord or power head trigger
handle, Damage to insulation could cause an electric
shock. Damage to wire connections could cause a tire.
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Avoid Dangerous Environment. Use the miter saw in a
dry, indoor place protected from rain. Keep work area
well lighted.
Place the saw so neither the user nor 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:
• Place 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.
Before Each Use
Inspect your miter saw.
Disconnect The Miter Saw. To avoid injury from acci-
dental 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
Tighten the arbor screw.
Tighten the cover plate stop screw.
Check For Damaged Parts. Check for:
Proper 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.
• Smooth, solid movement of sliding assembly
• Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw
works.
If any part of this miter saw 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.
Keep Guards In Place, in working order, and in proper
adjustment.
Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the miter saw clean for
best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri-
To avoid injury or death from electrical shock:
• Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal
prongs when plugging or unplugging the miter saw.
• 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 insulated tool, use
only identical parts.
caring. DON'T put lubricants on the blade while it's spin-
ning.
Remove Adjusting Keys And Wrenches from tool
before turning it on.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
• Use Only Recommended Accessories. (See "Acces-
sory" section within.) Consult this Owner's manual for
recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that
come with the accessories, The use of improper acces-
sories may cause risk of injury to persons.
• Choose the right 8-1/4 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. If the blade hits anything, make
the adjustments shown in the Maintaining Maximum
Cutting Capacity section.
• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.
• Make sure the collars' recessed stdes are facing the
blade.
• Using the 1/4" hex end of combination wrench (sup-
plied) or a 1/2-inch box end wrench, make sure the
arbor screw is firmly hand tightened.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there ts
no excessive play in any parts.
Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face
Know Your Miter Saw. Read and understand the
owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
applications 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.
and Ears
Plan your work.
Use The Right Tool. Don't force 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
_ositlon.
CAUTION: Because of the sliding action of this
saw this machine is not designed for cutting met-
als. Use this miter saw to cut only wood and wood
like products. Other material may shatter, bind on
the blade, start fires or create other dangers.
Safety Instructions for Miter Saws (continued)
Dress for safety.
Any power miter saw can throw foreign objects into the
eyes. This can result in 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 glasses.
Safety goggles are available at area stores. Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seri-
ously hurt you when they break.
WEAR YOUR
- 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.
• "lie 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
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 thrown pieces which can
occur when the werkpiece binds on the blade and is torn
from your hands.
Plan how you will make the cut. Always:
• Make sure the blade is not spinning.
• Raise the blade.
• Slide the saw out above the front edge of the work
piece before starting saw. and
• Push the sawblade down on top of the wood and back
toward the rear of the saw to make the cut.
cut. The blade can suddenly climb up on top of the
I DANGER: NEVER pull the saw toward you during a I
workpiece and force itself toward you.
Plan how 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't Overreach. Keep good footing and balance.
• Keep your face and body to one side of sawblade, out
of line with a possible thrown piece.
• 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.
• Cut only 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
• 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 workpiece 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 so it will not slip and 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
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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 workpiece.
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Whenever Saw Is Running
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your miter saw) to 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 saw off. Unplug the saw. Do not
restart until finding and correcting the problem.
Keep Children Away. Keep all visitors a safe distance
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, it could get wedged against the blade
and be thrown violently.
Let the blade reach full speed before cutting. This will
help avoidthrown workpieces.
Don't Force Tool. It will do the job better and safer at its
designed rate. Feed the saw into the workpiece only fast
enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding.
Before freeing jammed material:
• Turn miter saw "OFF" by releasing trigger switch.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the miter saw.
After finishing a cut:
• Keep holding the power head down.
• Release the switch, keeping the power head down and
wait for all moving parts to stop before moving your
hands.
• If blade doesn't stop within 6 seconds, unplug the saw
and follow the instructions in the Trouble Shooting sec-
tion for fixing the blade brake before using the saw
again
Before Leaving The Saw
Never Leave Tool Running Unattended, Turn power Make Workshop Child Proof. Lock the shop. Discon-
off. Wait for all moving parts to stop nect master switches. Store tool away from children and
others not qualified to use the tool,
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
workpiece.
Compound Cut
A simultaneous bevel and miter cutting operation.
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the width of the work-
piece.
Dado
A non-through cut which produces a square sided notch
or trough in the workpiece
Freehand
Doing a cut without holding the workpiece against both
the table and fence. Most workpieces can be held down
with your hand. Large or wide pieces should be clamped
to the fence or table.
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, sap 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 by the blade
Set
The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or
set) outward from tile face of tile blade
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.
Face
/----Edge
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor Specifications The A-C motor used on this tool is an universal non-revers-
WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire haz-
ards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit pro-
tection. Your tool is wired at the factory for
operation using the voltage shown. Connect tool
to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a
1S-amp branch circuit. Use a 15-amp time delay
type 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.
ible type, having the following specifications:
Max Developed H.F
Voltage
Amperes
Hertz (Cycles)
Phase
RPM
Rotation of Shaft
Brake
i 2-1/2
110-120
10
6O
Single
5000
Clockwise
Automatic
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To avoid electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement parts when ser-
vicing. 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.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
Double Insulated
The miter saw is double insulated to provide a double
thickness of insulation between you and the tool's electri-
cal system. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the
internal metal motor components with protecting insula-
tion.
Polarized Plug
Your unit has a plug that looks like the one shown.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has
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 in the outlet, reverse plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electdcian to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
minals of plug when installing or removing the
I WARNING Do not permit fingers to touch the ter- [
plug to or from the outlet.
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
WARNING: Double insulation does not take the I
place of normal safety precautions when operating
this tool.
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Motor Safety Protection
IMPORTANT: 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 110-120V 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, release
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 l_ip frequently i_
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and
is in good condition.
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 deter-
mine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension cord.
a Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if you
feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a
short time.
b Line voltages are more than 10% above or below the
nameplate voltage. For heavy loads, however, the
voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage
specified on nameplate.
c Improper or dull saw blade are used.
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.
Extension Cord Wire Sizes Required
Length (A.W.G.)
110-120V
0-25 Ft 18
26-50 Ft. 16
Table of Contents
Section Page
Warranty ........................................................................ 2
Safety Instructions For Slide Compound Miter Saw ......2
When Installing Or Moving The Miter Saw ................. 2
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ............................. 5
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ........5
Power Supply and Motor Specifications ..................... 5
General Electrical Connections .................................. 6
Table of Contents .......................................................... 7
Unpacking and Checking Contents .............................. 8
Tools Needed ............................................................. 8
Unpacking .................................................................. 8
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw ................................... 9
Assembly .................................................................... 10
Removing or Installing the Blade .............................. 10
Assembling Dust Elbow ............................................ 11
Alignment (Adjustments) ............................................. 11
Mounting The Miter Saw ............................................. 14
Safety Instructions for Basic Saw Operations ............. 16
Basic Saw Operations ................................................. 18
Making Common Slide Compound Cuts .................. 18
Slide Cutting ............................................................. 19
Body and Hand Position ........................................... 19
Miter Cut ................................................................... 20
Bevel Cut .................................................................. 20
Section Page
Compound Cut ......................................................... 21
Cutting Bowed Material ............................................ 21
Hold Down Clamp Installation .................................. 21
Hold Down Clamp Usage ......................................... 22
Workpiece Support ................................................... 22
Rough Cutting A Dado ............................................. 23
Helpful Hints When Cutting Compound Miters ......... 23
Maintenance and Lubrication ...................................... 25
Maintenance ............................................................. 25
Replacing Carbon Brushes ...................................... 25
Lower Blade Guard .................................................. 25
Lubrication ....................................................... 25
Sears Recommends the Following Accessories ......... 26
Recommended Accessories ..................................... 26
Prohibited Accessories ............................................. 26
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................ 27
Motor ....................................................................... 27
General .................................................................... 27
Wiring Diagram ........................................................... 28
Trouble Shooting Of Brake By Qualified Service Person
Only ....................................................................... 28
Notes .......................................................................... 29
Repair Parts ................................................................ 30
Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
1t4" Hex "L" Wrench
Combination Square
Adjustable Wrench
Unpacking
WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-
ing or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord
into a power source outlet during unpacking and
assembly. This cord must remain unplugged
whenever you are working on the saw.
Your model of Miter Saw is shipped complete in one box.
To avoid back injury, get help whenever you have
WARNING: Although compact, this saw is heavy.
to lift the saw.
1. Before removing the saw from the shipping carton
(Supplied)
tighten the carriage lock knob to guard against sudden
movement.
2. Remove the miter saw from the carton by lifting with
the handholds located at the base of the saw.
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.
3_Place the saw on a secure, stationary work surface
Combination Square Must be True
Straight Edge of
Draw Light Board 3/4" Thick
Line on Board This Edge Must be
Along this Edge ¢,_, Perfectly Straight
Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square
is Flipped Over in Dotted Position
and look the saw over carefully.
List of Loose Parts
The following parts are included:
NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check that all paris
are included. If you are missing any part do not assem-
ble the saw, Contact your Sears Service Center to get
the missing part. Sometimes small parts can get lost in
packaging material. Do not throw away any packaging
until saw is put together. Check packaging for missing
parts before contacting Sears, A complete parts list
(Repair Par[s) is at the end of the manual. Use the list to
identify the number of the missing part.
A
Carriage
Lock Knob
C
Part or Assembly Qty.
A. Basic Saw Assembly ................................................ 1
B. Clamp Assembly (shown on saw) ............................. 1
C. Dust Elbow ............................................................... 1
D, Combination Wrench ................................................. 1
(Assembled on saw)
E, Form Owner's Manual ............................................... 1
F. Registration Form ...................................................... 1
Hand Hold
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw
14 Upper
6 Bevel Adjustment
Stops
17 Combination
Wrench
Blade
10 Cover Plate 12
Screw Lock-off
11 Cover Button
| 5 Base
19 Hold Down Clamp
9 Saw Switch
Handle
13
Trigger
Switch
8 Lower Blade
_rd
Table
1 Warning Labels
Miter Lock Handle
3 Depth Adjustment Bolt
with Stop Knob and
Jam Nuts
7 carriage
Lock Knob
/
18 Rear
Foot
5 Bevel Lock
Handle
1. Warning labels.
2. Lock Pin - The miter saw can be locked in the low-
ered position for compact storage. Use this only for
carrying and storage applications.
3. Depth Adjustment Bolt - When properly adjusted it
limits the sawblade travel to approximately 1/4"
below the table. Dados may also be rough cut by
adjusting this bolt.
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, 15, 22.5, 30 and 45 R/L.
5. Bevel Lock Handle - The bevel lock handle locks
the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.
6. Bevel Adjustment Stops - Bolts that are adiusted to
stop the sawblade at 0 ° bevel and 45 ° bevel.
7. Carriage Lock Knob - Prevents the saws sliding
motion by locking the carriage in place.
8. 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.
9. Miter Saw Switch Handle - The saw handle con-
tains the trigger switch with a lock-off button. The
blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down
on the handle. The saw will return to its upright posi-
tion when the handle is released.
10. Cover Plate Stop Screw - When this screw is loos-
ened. the cover plate is rotated to the rear. allowing
for blade removal/replacement.
11. Cover Plate - Holds the lower guard and is attached
to upper guard. Prevents the arbor screw from back-
ing out when properly attached with the 10-32 x 1/2"
cover plate stop screw.
12. Lock Off Button
13. OnlOff Trigger Switch - To prevent the trigger from
being accidentally engaged, a lock-off button is pro-
vided. To start the tool, press in the lock-off button
and squeeze the trigger. Release the trigger to stop
the miter saw.
14. Upper Blade Guard - Supports the motor handle,
switch, blade and lower guard.
15. Base - Supports table, holds accessories and allows
for work bench or leg set mounting.
16. Table - Sits in base, supports pivot and allows for at
least 45 ° miter left and right.
17. Combination Wrench - Used for 1/4" hex and Phil-
lips head screw adjustments.
18. Rear Foot - Can be adjusted to help better stabilize
the saw base.
19. Hold Down Clamp - Helps to hold workpiece to the
saw.
20. Arbor Lock - (Not shown) Allows user to keep blade
from rotating while tightening or loosening arbor
screw during blade replacement or removal. Make
sure arbor lock is disengaged before the saw is
turned on.
Assembly
WARNING: For your own safety, never connect
plug to power source outlet until all assembly
steps are complete, and you have read and under-
stood the safety and operational instructions.
Removing or Installing the Blade
WARNING: To avoid injury from a thrown work-
piece or thrown pieces of blade, do not use a blade
larger or smaller than 8-1/4" diameter.
WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-
ing, unplug the saw whenever you are removing or
installing the blade.
1. Unplug the saw from the outlet. Cutting head is up.
2. Rotate lower guard out of the way. Loosen the cover
plate stop screw with the phillips end of the combina-
tion wrench. (Supplied)
3. Lift the lower guard up and tilt the lower guard
assembly back so the arbor screw is exposed.
4. Find the arbor lock between the guard and the miter
saw handle. Place the 1/4" Allen end of the combina-
tion wrench into the arbor screw.
5. Press the arbor lock and hold it in firmly while turning
the wrench clockwise. The arbor lock will engage
alter some turning of the wrench.
NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged by improper use.
If the arbor lock will not hold, lower the blade down on to
a scrap piece of wood positioned against the fence. This
will serve as an alternate locking means.
6. Unscrew and remove the arbor screw, arbor washer,
outer blade collar, and the blade.
NOTE: Pay attention to pieces removed, noting their
position and direction they face (see illustration). Wipe
the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing
the new blades.
Cover
Blade G.ua_late
Guard
Bearing
3over Plate
Stop Screw
/ _ Lower
Blade Guard
rLock
Arbor Screw
(
Combination
/ _" Wrench
,iSupplied
8-1/4" Blade
Arbor Washer
CAUTION: To avoid cuts from extremely sharp I
teeth: Wear gloves when installing or removing
sawblade.
7. Install the new 8-1/4" blade (see recommended
accessory list). Make sure the rotation arrow on the
blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the
upper guard.
8. Install the outer blade collar, blade washer and arbor
screw. Press the arbor lock and turn the arbor screw
counterclockwise to secure the blade. Tighten arbor
screw using moderate force.
9. Lower the lower blade guard until the slot in mount-
ing plate rests all the way down on the mounting
screw. Tighten the screw with the Phillips end of
combination wrench.
DANGER: Never use saw without mounting plate
securely in place. It keeps the arbor screw from
falling out if it accidentally loosens, and prevents
the spinning blade from coming off the machine.
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(Do Not
Arbor Screw
Left Hand Thread
10. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns
freely.
WARNING: Make sure the collars are clean and
properly arranged. After installing a new blade,
make sure the blade clears the table slot at the 0°
and 45° bevel positions. Lower the blade into the
table slot and check for any contact with the base
or turn table structure. If blade contacts table, seek
authorized Sears Service.
If blade contacts turn table, refer to "Alignment" section
for adjustment.
If blade bottoms out on turn table structure, refer to
"Alignment", Depth Stop section for adjustment.
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t-Outer Blade Collar
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Assembling Dust Elbow
1. Locate the dust elbow
2. Unplug power cord.
3. With the miter arm locked in the down position, start
the dust elbow onto the dust nozzle at an angle to
retaining lip.
4. Firmly press the dust elbow the rest of the way onto
the second retaining lip.
NOTE: At first time installation, or if assembled in a cool
or cold climate, the rubber is not as flexible and will be
more difficult to assemble.
Alignment (Adjustments)
WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected start-
ing or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in. The
power cord must remain unplugged whenever you
are working on the saw.
WARNING: Cut material can be thrown. Eyes can be
permanently damaged, Wear your safety goggles.
Step One: Blade Square to Table (Bevel Align-
ment)
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 knob setting. The miter lock knob
should be at the 0° position. To reset the miter angle,
turn the miter lock knob counterclockwise and move to
0° miter and retighten.
2. Lower the blade and engage the lock pin. Use a com-
bination square to check blade squareness to table. If
the blade does not contact the full length of the square,
(see illustration) follow the alignment procedure.
a Loosen bevel lock knob.
b Grasping upper metal guard, move the cutting head
left or right until blade makes contact with the full
length of the square.
NOTE: If you cannot get to 0° bevel, the stop screw may
be in your way. Adjust it down (Ref.: Step d below) so
you may achieve 0° bevel.
c Tighten the bevel lock knob
d Loosen the 0° bevel stop screw jam nut using adjust-
able wrench. Adjust 0° bevel stop screw up so that
the hex screw head hits the 0° stop at the same time
the blade makes contact with the full length of
square. After adjustment is final. Retighten the 0°
bevel stop screw jam nut.
3. Adjust bevel scale indicator
With the blade square to the table and the 0° bevel
stop screw adjusted, if necessary loosen the bevel
indicator screw, using the Phillips end of the combina-
tion wrench. Slide the indicator under the Phillips head
screw to line up exactly with the 0° bevel mark on the
bevel scale. Retighten the indicator screw.
Dust Elbow
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4. Loosen bevel lock knob and tilt the power head to 45°
bevel and check the 45 ° bevel stop. The bevel indica-
tor should be on the 45 ° mark, the 45 ° bevel stop
should be in full contact with the 45 ° bevel stop screw,
and the blade should contact the full length of the
square.
5, If adjustment is necessary, repeat steps 2a - 2d for the
45 cbevel stop screw.
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