Craftsman 137212260 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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10 in. MiterMate TM MITER SAW

WITH LASER TRAC ®

Model No. 137.212260

CAUTION:

Before using this Miter Saw, read this manual and follow

all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

Customer Help Line

For Technical Support

1-800-843-1682

Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No. 137212260001

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Operation Maintenance

• Parts List

Sears Parts &

Repair Center

1-800-488-1222

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SECTION PAGE

Warranty ......................................................................................... 2

Product Specifications .................................................................... 3

Symbols .......................................................................................... 4

Power Tool Safety .......................................................................... 5

Compound Miter Saw Safety ......................................................... 7

Electrical Requirements and Safety .................................................. 9

Accessories and Attachments ........................................................ 11

Tools Needed for Assembly ............................................................ i2

Carton Contents .............................................................................. 13

Know Your MiterMate TM Miter Saw................................................... 14

Glossary of Terms .......................................................................... 15

Assembly and Adjustments ............................................................. 17

Operation ........................................................................................ 25

Setting up the Tables for Angle Cuts Using the Angle Finder ........ 32

Maintenance ................................................................................... 38

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................... 40

Parts List ........................................................................................ 4!

Repair Protection Agreements ........................................................ 47

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CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY

If this Craftman product fails due to a manufacturer's defect in material or

workmanship with one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftman outlet in the United States for free replacement. This

warranty does not include expendable parts such as saw blades which can wear out from normal use within the warranty period. This warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you special legal rights,

and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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WARNING]

Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

= Lead from lead-based paints = Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as dust

masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

2009/06

MOTOR

Power Source .................................................................... 120V, 60Hz, 15A

Speed ................................................................................ 4800RPM (No load)

Brake ................................................................................. Electric

Double Insulated ............................................................... Yes

BLADE SIZE

Diameter ............................................................................ 10 in.

Arbor size ........................................................................... 5/8in.

ROTATING TABLE:

Diameter ............................................................................. 12-3/4 in.

Miter Detent Stops ............................................................. 0_,22.5°,45°R & L

Bevel Positive Stops .......................................................... 0, 45_ L

CUTTING CAPACITY-"

Crosscut ............................................................................ 2-5/8 in. x 5-9/16 in.

Miter 45° R & L................................................................... 2-5/8 in. x 3-!/2 in.

Bevel 45° L......................................................................... 1-9/16 in. × 5-9/16 in.

45 ° Miter and 45° Bevel ..................................................... 1-9/16 in. x 3-1/2 in.

Crown Molding ................................................................... 4-1/4 in.

WARNING t

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection.

This tool is wired at the factory for t 10-120 Volt operation. It must be

connected to a 110-120 Volt t 15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or

damaged in any way. Before using your tool, it is critical that you read and understand these

safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the tool.

WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Operator's Manual may contain "WARNING ICONS"

(a picture symbol intended to alert you to, andlor instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these

symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see.

SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.

PROHIBITION

WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields.

READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL: To reduce

the risk of injury, user and all bystanders must read and understand

operator's manual before using this product.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE: Failure to keep your hands

away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.

SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK

!,A DANGER

[_ WARNING I

DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

[Ak. CAUTION J

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CAUTION

L I a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

injury.

CAUTION: used without the safety alert symbol indicates may result in property damage.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool.

CAUTION To avoid mistakes that could cause

serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following.

READ and become familiar with

Manual. LEARN the tool's

the entire Operator's

application, limitations and possible hazards.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit

of checking to see that keys and

adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning ON.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS

ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp locations, or

expose them to rain or snow. Keep work area welt lit.

6_ KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All

visitors and bystanders should be kept a safe distance from work area.

7_ MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD

PROOF with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter

keys.

DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was designed.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not

force the tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not

designed.

10.

USE PROPER EXTENSION

CORDS. Make sure your extension

cord is in good condition. When

using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.

An undersized cord will result in

a drop in line voltage and in toss of power which will cause the tool

to overheat. The table on page

10 shows the correct size to use

depending on cord length and

nameplate ampere rating. If in

doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the

heavier the cord.

11.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do

not wear loose clothing, gloves,

neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in

moving parts. Nonslip footwear is

recommended. Wear protective

hair covering to contain long hair.

12. Q ALWAYS WEAR EYE

PROTECTION. Any power tool can throw foreign

objects into the eyes and could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety

Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1.

Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses. They

ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety

Goggles are available at sears.

NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they

break.

and any other conditions that may

affect its operation. A guard or

other part that is damaged should

be properly repaired or replaced.

13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing operation produces

dust.

14.,_1_k SECURE WORK. Use

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15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF

17, USE RECOMMENDED

18. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL.

ctamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate

the tool.

POWER SOURCE before servicing, and when changing accessories

such as blades, bits and cutters.

UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure switch is in the OFF position before plugging the tool in.

ACCESSORIES. Consult this Operator's Manual for

recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may

cause risk of injury to yourself or others.

Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is

unintentionally contacted.

20. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL

RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN

THE POWER "OFF". Do not walk

away from a running tool until the blade comes to a complete stop

and the tool is unplugged from the power source.

21. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all

times.

22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best

and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

23.

WARNING: Dust generated from

certain materials can be hazardous to your health. Always operate saw

in well-ventilated area and provide

for proper dust removal.

24.I_k DANGER J People with electronic devices, such as

pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this

product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause

interference or failure of the

pacemaker.

19. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a

guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to

determine that it will operate

properly and perform its intended

function - check for alignment of

moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW

DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES they can deflect and

contact guard and can cause

possibte injury to the operator.

DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled

and installed according to these instructions.

IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of miter saws, seek guidance from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.

ALWAYS hold the work firmly 15. against the fence and table.

DO NOT perform any operation

free hand (use clamp wherever

possible). 16.

KEEP HANDS out of the path of

the saw blade. If the workpiece you 17. are cutting would cause your hands to be within 6 in. of the saw blade,

the workpiece should be clamped 18. in place before making the cut.

BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibration.

ALLOW the motor to come up to

full speed before starting a cut.

10.

BE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean and the arbor bolt

istightened securely.

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USE only blade collars specified for your saw.

12.

NEVER use blades larger in diameter than 10 inches.

13.

NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running.

14,

ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation.

Replace a cracked or damaged blade immediately.

NEVER use blades recommended

for operation at less than 5000

RPM.

ALWAYS keep the blade guards in

place and use at all times.

NEVER reach around the saw blade.

MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the

switch is turned ON.

19.

IMPORTANT: After completing the cut, release the trigger and wait for the blade to stop before returning the saw to the raised position.

KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and free of chips or dust.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE atl handles are tight before cutting, even if the

table is positioned in one of the positive stops.

20.

MAKE SURE the blade has come

to a complete stop before removing

or securing the workpiece, changing the workpiece angle or changing the angle of the blade.

21. NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this tool. This miter

saw is designed for use on wood and wood-like products.

22. NEVER cut small pieces, ff the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 6 in. of the saw blade the workpiece is

too small.

23. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table for long work pieces.

24. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable liquids or gases.

25. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could

possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.

26.

SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting the tool.

27.

DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and clean the machine when finished using.

28.

MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving the machine.

29.

SHOULD any part of your miter saw

be missing, damaged, or fail in any

way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, lock the

switch and remove the plug from the power supply outlet. Replace

missing, damaged, or failed parts before resuming operation.

WARNING I

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR

SPECIFICATIONS

The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonreversible type.

See "MOTOR" in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section on page 3.

I_ WARNING J

To avoid electrical hazards, fire

hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Your saw

is wired at the factory for 120 V

operation. Connect to a 120 V, 15A circuit and use a 15 A 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 power tool is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and too!'s electrical

system. A]I exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor

components with protecting insulation.

Replacement parts - When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

Polarized plugs -This saw has a plug that looks like the one shown below:

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this saw has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other). This plug

way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. if it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to

install the proper outlet. Do not change

the plug in any way.

f,_, WARNING J

Double insulation does not take the

place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.

To avoid electrocution:

1. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a too! with double insulation. Servicing should be

performed by a qualified technician.

2. Do not use power tools in wet or damp locations or expose them to

rain or snow.

MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION

IMPORTANT

To avoid motor damage, the motor should be blown out or vacuumed

frequently to keep sawdust from

interferingwith the motor ventilation.

1. Connect this saw to a 120 V circuit.

This circuit must not be less than a #14 wire with a 15 A time lag fuse.

NOTE: When using an extension

cord on a circuitwith a #14 wire, the

extension cord must not exceed 25

feet in length.

2. If the motor will not start, release the trigger switch immediately.

UNPLUG THE SAW. Check the saw

blade to make sure it turns freely. If the blade is free, try to start the saw again. If the motor still does not start,

refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE.

3. If the tool suddenly stalls while cutting wood, release the trigger switch, unplug the tool and free the blade from the wood. The saw may

now be started and the cut finished.

4. FUSES may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip frequently if:

a. MOTOR is overloaded.

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

b. LINE VOLTAGE is more

than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage rating.

For heavy loads, the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified on the nameplate.

c. IMPROPER or dull saw blades

are used.

5. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections, overload, low voltage or inadequate

power supply wiring. Always check the connections, the load and

supply circuit if the motor doesn't

run well. Check minimum gauge for

the length of cord you are using on the chart below.

extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

Use a separate electrical circuit

for your tools. This circuit must not be lessthan a #14 wire with a 15 A

time lag fuse. NOTE: When using an extension cord on a circuit with

a #14 wire, the extension cord must

not exceed 25 feet in length, Before connecting the tool to the power line,

make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is

rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate, running at a lower voltage will damage the motor.

Ampere Rating TotallengthofCord

N_ Mo_Then 25ff. 50_. t00_ 150ff,

6 18 16 _6 14 t0 18 16 14 12 12 t6 16 14 12

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

Use a proper extension cord. Make

sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension

cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product wilt

draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting Jn

loss of power and overheating. The

table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and

nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,

use the next heavier gauge. The

smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition.

Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified

person before using it. Protect your

CAUTION: In all cases make certain the receptacle in question is

properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a certified electrician check the receptacle.

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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

WARNINGI

• Use only accessories recommended for this miter

saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of

improper accessories may cause hazards.

• The use of any cutting tool

except 10 in. saw blades which meet the requirements under

recommended accessories is prohibited. Do not use

accessories such as shaper cutters or dado sets. Ferrous

metal cutting and the use of

abrasive wheels is prohibited.

• Do not attempt to modify this

tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this

tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could

result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.

ACCESSORIES

Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears Power and Hand Tool

Catalog to purchase recommended

accessories for this power tool.

[_IL WARNING I

• To avoid the risk of personal

injury, do not modify this power

tool or use accessories not

recommended by Sears.

• Read warnings and conditions

on your CARBIDE TIPPED SAW

BLADE. Do not operate the saw without the proper saw blade guard in place. Carbide is a very

hard but brittle material. Care should be taken while mounting,

using, and storing carbide tipped blades to prevent accidental

damage. Slight shocks, such as striking the tip while handling,

can seriously damage the blade. Foreign objects in the workpiece,

such as wire or nails, can also cause tips to crack or break off.

Before using, always visually

examine the blade and tips for

bent blade, cracks, breakage, missing or loose tips, or other

damage. Do not use if damage is suspected. Failure to heed safety

instructions and warnings can

result in serious bodily injury.

Supplied

Not supplied

Blade Wrench

Adjustable Wrench Phillips Screwdriver

Hex Wrench

"-,.z./

Slotted Screwdriver

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Combination Square

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Square Bar

COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over (see dotted figure).

Draw light line on Straight edge or a 3/4 in. board, this

board along this edge. edge must be perfectly straight.

Shodd not gap or overlap when square flipped over (see dotted figure).

UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW

[_ WARNING

To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw.

1. Remove the miter saw from the carton. IMPORTANT: Do not lift

miter saw by the trigger switch handle. It may cause misalignment.

2. Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface.

3. Separate all parts from the packing material. Check each one with

the illustrationto make certain all items are accounted for, before

discarding any packing material.

WARNING I

= If any part is missing or damaged,

do not attempt to assemble the

miter saw, or plug in the power

cord until the missing or damaged

part is correctly replaced. To

avoid electric shock, use only

identical replacement parts when

servicing double insulated tools.

Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®for replacement parts.

Miter Saw

Clamp Dust Bag

Angle Finder

Angle Finder Storage Clip

Blade Wrench

Angle Finder Storage

Upper Blade Guard

Switch Handle

Dust Bag

Laser Guide

Bevel Lock Handle,

Hold Plate

Stop Plate

Lower Blade ON/OFF

Detent

Guard Switch

Detent Lock Lock Knob for

Knob Sliding Fence

Lock Lever

for Table Indicator

Blade

Sliding Fence

Extension Wing

Lock Knob

Head Lock Down Knob

Lock Lever

Table

Scale

Wing

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