Craftsman 137.212370 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual
10 In. SLIDING COMPOUND
MITER SAW WITH LASER TRAC® Model No. 137.212370
CAUTION:
Before using this Miter Saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating instructions
Safety instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List
Customer Help Line Sears Parts &
For Technical Support
Repair Center
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No. 137212370001
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TABLE OF œhTTENTS
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Warranty..............................................
Product Specifications Power Tool Safety
Sliding Compound Miter Saw Safety
Electrical Requirements and Safety ... Accessories and Attachments Tools Needed for Assembly Carton Contents
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2 Know Your Sliding Compound Miter Saw 2 Glossary of Terms 3 Assembly 4 Adjustments 4 Operation 6 Maintenance 6 Troubleshooting Guide
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WARRANTY
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
If this Craftsman too! fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME(B)TO ARRANGE FOR FREE REPAIR (or replacement if repair proves impossible). If this too! is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty will apply for only ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this tool 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
A WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
« Lead from lead-based paints
Crystalline silica from bricks, 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.
MOTOR
Power Source Arbor Shaft Size Speed
Brake
Double Insulated
MITER SAW BLADE
Rotating Table: Diameter
Miter Detent Stops
Bevel Positive Stops
Extension Wings
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120V AC, 60Hz, 15 Amp Cutting Capacity:
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5/8 in. Crosscut
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4800 RPM (No load) Miter 45° R. & L
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Electric Bevel 45° L
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Yes 45° Miter and 45° Bevel
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0°, 15°, 22.5°. 31.6°, 45° R & L
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OL 33.9°, 45° L
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MITER SAW
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Arbor
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3-5/8 in. X 12 in
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3-5/8 in. X 8 in.
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1-5/8 in. X 8 in.
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10 in.
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A WARNING
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. This tool is wired at the factory for 110-120 Volt operation. It must be connected to a 110-120 Volt /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.
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POWER TOOL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all the instructions below before using the power tool. These safety instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition that could occur. As with any power tool, common sense, vigilance and due care must be used.
1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator’s Manual. LEARN the tool’s application,
limitations and possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

3. 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.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.

5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.

Do not use power tools in damp locations or expose
them to rain or snow. Keep work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and bystanders
should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job
better and is safer if used at the rate for which it was designed.
9. 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 loss of power that will cause the tool to overheat. The table on page 5 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 that may get caught in moving parts. Non slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw debris 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. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury.
13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing operation produces dust.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand, and it frees both hands to operate the tool,

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE

before servicing and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits and cutters.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in the OFF position
before plugging in the tool.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this Operator’s Manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause injury to yourself or others.
18, NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury
could occur if the too! is t‘ ‘
could occur if the too! is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contact
19, CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation, A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced,
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 then unplug the unit.
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, DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction or rotation of the blade or cutter.
24, WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials
can be hazardous to your health. Always operate the saw in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.
25, DO NOT loan your tool to another person without
providing him/her with the Operator’s Manual. Be sure he /she learns the tools applications and possible hazards.
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1. IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THiN KERF BLADES. They can deflect and contact the blade guard and
cause possible injury to the operator,
19, IMPORTANT: After completing a cut, release the
trigger switch and wait for the blade to stop before returning the saw to the raised position,
2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely
a^embled and installed according to these instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the
operation of miter saws, seek guidance from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person,
4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and table. DO NOT perform any operation freehand (use
clamp wherever possible).
5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade, if the workpiece you are cutting would cause your
hands to be within 7-1 /2 in. of the saw blade, the
workpiece should be clamped in place before
making the cut.
6. MAKE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibration,
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before starting a cut.
8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and free
of chips or dust,
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before
cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the positive slops.
10. MAKE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean
and the arbor bolt is tightened securely.
11. USE only blade collars specified for your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger than 10 in, in diameter,
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when the saw
is running,
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. If the workpiece being cut
would cause your hand or fingers to be within 7-1/2 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece is too small.
23, PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw
table for long workpieces.
24, NEVER use the miter saw in areas 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 become
missing, damaged, fail in any way or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the switch and remove the plug from the power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming operation.

ELECTRIGAL REQUiREMENTS

14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace a cracked or damaged blade immediately,
15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at
less than 4800 rpm,
16. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and use at
all times.
17. NEVER reach around the saw blade.
18 MAKE SURE the blade is not in contact with the
workpiece before the switch is turned ON.
A WARNING

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 2.
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 circuit. This drcuit must not be less than a #12 wire with a 20 A time-lag fuse or a #14 wire with a 15 A time-lag fuse. To avoid shock or fire, if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - cofit’d
DOUBLE INSULATED B The power tool is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and tool’s electrical system. All 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 will fit in a polarized outlet only one 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.
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.
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 will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and cause 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.
A WARNING
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 tool 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 interfering with the motor ventilation.
1. CONNECT this saw to a 120 V, 15 A circuit with a 15 A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. Using the wrong
size fuse can damage the motor,
2. It the motor won’t 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.
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 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 less than a #12 wire with a 20 A time-lag fuse or 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 too! 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.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS ■: AWG)
1 (When usng 120 volts only) |
Ampere Rating Total length of Cord |
More Than Not More Than 26ft. 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
50ft.
■ ■-I'S; ■ ■ ■ ■ 1
100ft. 150ft,
CAUTION: in ail 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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ACCESSORIES AND ATTAGH!\/IENTS

FORASSE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
A WARNING
• Use only accessories recommended for this miter saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
m The use of any cutting tool except 10 inch 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 too!. 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.
A WARNING
To avoid the risk of personal injury, do not modify this power too! or use accessories not recommended by
Sears.
Supplied
(or=
Blade Wrench
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over
(see dotted figure).
Draw light line on board this edge must be
along this edge. perfectly straight.
D
Not supplied
Adjustable Wrench
Hex Key
i Q
Combination Square
Phillips Screwdriver
Slotted Screwdriver
Straight edge or a 3/4 in. board,
A WARNING
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.
when flipped over.
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CARTON CONTENTS
UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW IA 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. The cord must remain unplugged whenever you are adjusting/assembllng the saw.
1 - Remove the miter saw from the carton,
IMPORTANT: Do not lift the miter saw by the switch handle or miter table handle. It may cause misalignment. Lift only by the built-in carrying handles located at the top of the machine.
2. Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface. 3 Separate all parts from the packing material. Check
each one with the illustration below to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material.
WARNING
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 Handle
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Carrying Handle
Bevel Detent Pin
Hold-Down Clamp
Fence
Mounting Holes
Upper Blade Guard
Carrying Handle
Laser ON/OFF switch
Switch Handle
ON/OFF Trigger Switch
Lower Blade Guard
lade
iter Handle
Left Extension Table
Slide Carriage
Carrying Handle
Slide Carriage Lock Knob
Right Extension Table
Positive Stop Locking Lever
Stop Plate
Positive Miter Detents
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GLX)SSARY OF TERMS
ARBOR LOCK “Allows the user to keep the blade from rotating while tightening or loosening the arbor locking bolt during blade replacement or removal.
BASE - Supports the table, holds accessories and allows tor workbench or leg set mounting,
BEVEL LOCKING HANDLE - Locks the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.
BEVEL SCALE -To measure the bevel angle of the saw blade 0° to 45° left.
COVER PLATE SCREW - Loosen this screw and rotate the plate tor access to the blade arbor locking bolt.
FENCE - Helps to keep the workpiece from moving when sawing. Scaled to assist with accurate cutting.
LOWER BLADE GUARD - Helps protect your hands from the blade in the raised position, it retracts as the blade is lowered.
WRENCH STORAGE - Convenient storage to prevent
misplacing the blade wrench.
WOODWORKING TERMS
ARBOR - The shaft on which a blade is mounted.
BEVEL CUT -An angle cut made through the face of
the workpiece.
COMPOUND CUT - A simultaneous bevel and miter cut.
CROSSCUT - A cut made across the width or grain of
the workpiece,
FREEHAND - Performing a cut without using a fence (guide), hold down or other proper device to prevent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation.
GUM - A sticky sap from wood products.
HEEL - Misalignment of the blade.
MITER HANDLE - Used to rotate the saw to the right or
left cutting position,
MITER SCALE - To measure the miter angle 0° to 45° left, 0° to 45° right,
MOUNTING HOLES - Used to mount the miter saw to a stable surface.
ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH -To start the tool, squeeze the trigger. Release the trigger to stop the miter saw.
POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER - Used in combination with the miter handle, it locks the miter saw at a preset positive stop tor the desired miter angle.
STOP LATCH - Locks the miter saw in the lowered position tor compact storage and transportation,
SWITCH HANDLE “The switch handle contains the trigger switch. The blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down on the handle. The saw will return to its upright position when the handle is released,
KERF - The amount of material removed by blade cut.
MITER CUT - An angle cut made across the width or grain of the workpiece,
RESIN - A sticky sap that has hardened,
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) - The number of
turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
SAW BLADE PATH - The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece that will be cut,
SET -The distance between two saw blade tips, bent outward in opposite directions to each other. The farther apart the tips are, the greater the set.
WORKPIECE - The item being cut. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends and edges,
WARNING LABELS - Read and understand for your own safety. Always make certain these are in place and legible.
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ASSEMBLY
Estimated Assembly Time: 5 -10 minutes
A WARNING
To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to the
power source until it is completely assembled and
adjusted and you have read and understood this Operator’s Manual.
INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. A)
1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the hole located at the front of the miter table.
UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. B) After removing the saw from the carton, loosen the slide carriage lock knob (1). When transporting or storing the
miler saw, the slide carriage should always be locked in
position. The slide carriage lock knob (1) is located on the bottom of the slide carriage.
Fig.B

CUTTING HEAD (FIG. C)

Raising
1. Push down slightly on the switch handle (1).
2. Pull out the stop latch knob (2).
3. Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position.
WARNING
To avoid injury and damage to the saw, transport
and store the miter saw with the cutting head locked in the down position. Never use the stop latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting
operations.

Locking

When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting
head should always be locked in the down position.
1. Push the cutting head down to its lowest position.
2. Push the stop latch knob (2) into the locking hole. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the miter
saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm or the miter
handle, ALWAYS use the designated carrying handle,

SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. B-1)

1. For convenient storage and prevention of loss, there is a slot (1) in the rear of the carrying handle (2) for storing the blade wrench (3) when not in use.

INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. D)

1. Squeeze the metal collar wings (2) of the dust bag (1).
2. Place the dust bag neck opening around the exhaust port (3), and release the metal collar wings.

Fig.D

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INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP (FIG. E and E-1)
1. Place the hold-down clamp assembly (1) in one of the mounting holes (2),
NOTE: There are no screws to secure clamp. The clamp will secure itself to the base when turning the knob (3) to clamp the workpiece. Do not use your other hand to hold the damp when tightening. Only turn knob (3) to secure clamp to table. The clamp will tilt at an angle and secure itself when tightened.
A WARNING
When using stop block on the right side, hold-down clamp must also be in right side. Using hold-down clamp on the left side during this operation can cause kickback and serious injury to the operator.

Fig. E

1. To remove, loosen and remove the six screws (1) on the table insert (2) with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the insert,
2. To install, reposition the table insert, install the six screws and tighten,
3. Check for blade clearance by moving the slide carriage through the full motion of the blade in the fable slot.

Fig.F

MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. G, G-1)

WARNING
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. F)
A WARNING

To avoid Injury:

• Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting. Remove all small pieces of material from the table cavity before performing any cuts. The table insert may be removed for this purpose, but always reattach the table insert prior to performing a cutting operation.
« Do not start the sliding compound miter saw without
checking for interference between the blade and table insert. Damage could result to the blade, table insert or turntable if blade strike occurs during the cutting operation.
To avoid injury form unexpected saw movement:
• Disconnect the power cord from the outlet, and lock the cutting head in the lower position using the stop latch.
• Lock the slide carriage in place by tightening the slide carriage lock knob.
• To avoid back injury, lift the saw by using the designated carrying handles located on the top of the machine. When lifting, bend at your knees, not from your back.
• Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or by the switch handle. Carrying the tool by the power cord could cause damage to the insulation or the wire connections resulting in electric shock or fire.
• To avoid Injury from flying debris, do not allow visitors to stand near the saw during any cutting operation.
• Support the saw on a level work surface.
• Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
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Mounting instructions
1. For stationary use, place the saw in the desired
location, directly on a workbench where there is room for handling and proper support of the workpiece. The base of the saw has four mounting holes. Bolt the base of the miter saw (1) to the work surface (5),
using the fastening method as shown in Fig G.

Fig. G

4. Rotate the cover plate (3) towards the rear of the tool to expose the arbor bolt (4).
5. Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt.

Fig. H

1. Miter saw base
2. Hex head bolt
3. Rubber washer
4. Flat washer
5. Workbench
6. Flat washer
7. Lockwasher
8. Hex nut
9. Jam nut
NOTE: Mounting hardware is not included with this tool. Bolts, nuts, washers and screws must be purchased
separately.
2. For portable use, place the saw on a 3/4 in. thick piece of plywood. Bolt the base of the miter saw
securely to the plywood using the mounting holes
on the base. Use C-clamps to clamp this mounting board to a stable work surface at the worksite.
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3 4
6. Locate the arbor lock (5) on the motor, below the switch handle. (Fig. I)
7. Press the arbor lock, holding it in firmly while turning the blade wrench clockwise. The arbor lock will engage after turning the wrench. Continue to hold the arbor locking to keep it engaged, while turning the wrench clockwise to loosen the arbor bolt.
Fig. I
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE
A WARNING

Do not use a blade larger than 10 in. in diameter.

To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source outlet.

Removing Blade (Fig. H, I and J)

1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.
2. Allow the cutting head to rise to the upright position. Raise the lower blade guard (1) to the up position.
3. Loosen the cover plate screw (2) with a Phillips screwdriver.
8. Remove the arbor bolt (6), the outer blade collar (8) and the blade (7). Do not remove the inner blade collar. (Fig. J)
NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their position and direction they face. Wipe the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing a new blade.

Fig. J

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Installing Blade (Fig. H, I, J)

Unplug the miter saw before changing/instailing the blade.
1. Install a 10 in, blade with a 5/8 in, arbor, making sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard and the blade teeth are pointing downward,
2. Place the outer blade collar (8) against the blade and on the arbor. Thread the arbor bolt (6) onto the arbor (Fig. J) in a counterclockwise direction, IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of the blade collars are engaged with the flats on the arbor shaft.
Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt.
3.
Press the arbor lock (5), holding it in firmly while
4,
turning the blade counterclockwise. When arbor lock engages, continue to press it in while tightening the arbor bolt securely.
5.
Rotate the cover pi ate (3) back to its original position until the slot in the cover plate engages with the cover plate screw (2). While holding the lower blade guard, tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. (Fig. H) NOTE: The lower blade guard must be raised to the upright position to access the cover plate screw.
6.
Lower the blade guard (1) and verify that the operation of the guard does not bind or stick. (Fig, H)
Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns
7,
freely.
A WARNING
To avoid injury, never use the saw without the
cover plate secure in place. It keeps the arbor bolt from falling out if it accidentally loosens, and helps prevent the spinning blade from coming off the saw. Make sure the collars are clean and properly arranged. Lower the blade into the lower table and check for any contact with the base or the miter table by spinning the blade manually.
A WARNING
For your own safety, never connect the plug to power source outlet until ail the adjustment steps are complete and you have read and understood the safety and operational instructions.

THE LASER GUIDE (FIG. K)

1 To turn laser on, press on/off rocker switch (1) to
“ON” position,
2.To turn off laser, press on/off rocker switch (1) to “OFF” position.

Fig.K

Your tool is equipped with the Laser Trad® cutting guide using Class II laser beam. The laser beam will enable to preview the saw blade path on the stock to be cut before starting the miter saw. This laser guide is powered by the transformed alternating current supply directly through the power lead. The saw must be
connected to the power source and the laser on/off switch must be turned on for the laser line to show.
A WARNING
« AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT
Laser radiated when laser guide is turned on.
Avoid direct eye contact.
• Laser Warning Label: Max output <1mW DIODE LASER: 630-670nm, Complies with 21CFR 1040,10
and 1040. 11.
• CAUTION-Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
• CAUTION-The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.
• Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser. If unqualified persons attempt to repair
this laser product, serious injury may result.
Any repair required on this laser product
should be performed by authorized service center personnel.
A WARNING
Make the ON/OFF switch childproof. Insert a padlock, or chain with padlock, through the holes (2) in the trigger switch, locking the tool’s switch, preventing children and other unqualified users from turning the machine on.
»■eioil
CLASS Н Uises Р1ШШСТ^
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ADJUSTMEm“
BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT
IA WARNING
To avoid injuty from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet.

90° (0°) Bevel adjustment (Fig. L)

1. Loosen bevel lock handle (1) and tilt the cutting arm completely to the right. Tighten the bevel lock handle.
2. Place a combination square (2) on the miter table with the ruler against the table and the heel of the square against the saw blade.
3. if the blade is not 90“ (0°) square with the miter table (5), loosen the bevel lock handle (1), tilt the cutting head to the left, loosen the locknut (4) on the bevel angle adjustment bolt (3) and use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the stop bolt (3) depth in or out to increase or decrease the bevel angle.
4. Tilt the cutting arm to back to the right at 90“ (0“) beve! and recheck for alignment.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if further adjustment is needed,
6. Tighten bevel lock handle (1) and locknut (4) when alignment is achieved.

45“ Bevel Adjustment (Fig. N)

1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (7) and til! the cutting head completely to the left.
2. Using a combination square, check to see if the blade angle is 45° to the table.
3. If the blade is not at 45“ to the miter table, tilt the
cutting arm to the right, loosen the locknut (8) on the bevel angle adjustment bolt (9) and use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the stop bolt (9) depth in or out to increase or decrease the bevel angle,
4. Tilt the cutting arm to the left to 45° bevel and
recheck for alignment,
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the blade is at 45° to
the miter table.
6. Tighten bevel lock handle (7) and locknut (8) when
alignment is achieved,
Fig.N

90° Bevel Pointer Adjustment (Fig. M) 1, When the blade is exactly 90“ (0“) to the table, loosen

the bevel indicator screw (5) using a # 2 Phillips screwdriver,
2. Adjust bevel indicator (6) to the “O’* mark on the bevel scale and retighten the screw.
33.9° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. N)
1. Push the bevel detent pin (10) in toward the front of the unit.
2, Unlock the bevel lock handle and tilt the cutting arm
to the crown molding positive stop at 33.9“.
3 Using a combination square, check to see if the
blade angle is 33,9“ to the table.
If the blade is not at 33,9“ to the miter table, loosen
4,
locknut (11) and use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the bolt (12) in or out until the blade is at 33.9“ to the miter table. Secure the locknut (11) into position after alignment is achieved,
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MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. O) The sliding compound miter saw scale can be easily read, showing miter angles from to 45° to the left, and 0° to 45° to the right. The miter saw table has nine of the most common angle setttings with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. These positive stops position the blade at the desired angle quickly and
accurately. Follow the process below for quickest and most accurate adjustments.
1. Unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (1) counterclockwise.
2. Move the turntable while lifting up on the positive stop locking lever (2) to align the indicator (3) to the desired degree measurement.
3. if the desired angle is one of the nine positive stops, release the positive stop locking lever, making sure the lever snaps into position, and then secure by tightening the miter handle.
4. if the miter angle desired is not one of the nine positive stops, simply lock the miter table into position by turning the miter handle in the clockwise direction.

Fig. O

FIg.P

SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. Q) The depth of cut can be preset for even and repetitive shallow cuts.
1. Adjust the cutting head down (See CUTTING HEAD section) until the teeth of the blade are at the desired depth,
2. While holding the upper arm in that position, turn the stop knob (1) until it touches the stop plate (2).
3. Recheck the blade depth by moving the cutting head front to back through the full motion of a typical cut along the control arm.

MITER SCALE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT (FIG. O)

1. Move the table to the 0° positive stop.
2. Loosen the screw (4) that holds the indicator with a Phillips screwdriver,
3. Adjust the indicator (3) to the 0° mark and retighten screw.

ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. P)

1. Loosen the four fence locking bolts (1),
2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in position,
3. Using a square (3), lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence (2) as shown,
4. Adjust the fence 90° to the blade and tighten the four fence locking bolts,
CAUTION; If the saw has not been used recently, recheck blade squareness to the fence and readjust if needed.
5. After fence has been aligned, using a scrap piece of wood, make a cut at 90° then check squareness on the piece. Readjust if necessary.
Fig.Q

ADJUSTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. Q)

The maximum depth travel of the cutting head was set at the factory. Check to see that the blade does not extend more than 1/4 in. below the table insert, and does not touch the control arm throat or any part of the base or table. If the maximum depth needs readjusting:
Loosen the stop knob (1) while moving the cutting
1
head down until the blade extends just 1 /4 in. below the table insert. Adjust the stop knob (1) to touch the stop plate (2),
2,
Recheck the blade depth by moving the cutting head
3,
front to back through the full motion of a cut along the control arm. If the blade touches the inside of the control arm, readjust the setting.
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OPERATION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW
A WARNING
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the following steps are completed:
• Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following the instructions. (SEE ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS SECTIONS)
• Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF switch, upper and lower blade guards, stop latch, bevel lock
handle and cover plate screws.
« Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this Operator’s Manual, (SEE SAFETY AND OPERATIONS SECTIONS)
« Review the MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for your miter saw,
• To avoid injury or possible death from electrical shock, make sure your fingers do not touch the
plug’s metal prongs when plugging in or unplugging your miter saw. (SEE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY SECTIONS)
BEFORE EACH USE Inspect your saw.
Disconnect the miter saw. T o avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug the saw before any
adjustments, including setup and blade changes.
• 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 bolt.
• Tighten the cover plate screw.
Check for damaged parts, check for:
• Alignment of moving parts « Damaged blade teeth
• Damaged electric cords « Binding of moving parts
• Mounting holes
• Function of arm return spring and lower guard:
Push the cutting arm all the way down, and then let it rise until it stops. The lower guard should close fully. Follow the instructions in the
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
necessary.
Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw works.
• Keep all guards in place, in working order and properly adjusted. If any part of this miter saw is
for adjustment, if
missing, damaged or broken, or any electrical parts do not work, turn off the saw and unplug it.
• Replace bent, damaged, missing or defective parts before using the saw again,
• Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating. Do not apply lubricants to the blade while it is spinning.
• Remove all adjusting wrenches from the tool before turning it on.
• To avoid injury from jams, slips, or thrown pieces, use only recommended accessories.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
• Consult the ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS section of this Operator’s Manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that come with the accessory. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
• Choose the correct 10 in. blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan 1o do. Do not use thin
Kerf blades.
• Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and properly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the
cutting arm all the way down. Manually spin the blade and check for clearance. Tilt the miter head to a 45° bevel and repeat the test.
• Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean.
• Make sure all clamps and locks are light and there is no excessive play in any parts,

KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
A WARNING
To avoid bums or other fire damage, never use the miter saw near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
* Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and
ears,
* Know your miter saw.
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the potential hazards specific to this tool. To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts, do not lay out, assemble or set up work on the miter saw.
* Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the switch is in
the OFF position before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet.
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PLAN YOUR WORK

Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different fool for any workpiece that cannot be held in a solidly braced, fixed position.
A WARNING
This machine is NOT designed for cutting masonry,
masonry products or ferrous metals (steel, iron and iron-based metals.) Use this miter saw to cut only wood and wood by-products. Other materials may shatter, bind the blade or create other dangers. Remove all nails that may be in the workpiece to prevent sparking that could cause a fire.
DRESS FOR SAFETY Any power tool can throw debris into the eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses and are not safety glasses. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they break
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, watches). They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
• Wear non-slip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing damage, wear hearing protection when using any
miter saw.
• 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 being cut.
« Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may bind or
are too small to clamp and hold securely,
• Plan the way you will grasp the workpiece from start to finish. Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions, A sudden slip could cause your fingers or hand to move into the blade,

DO NOT OVERREACH

Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face and body to one side, out of the line of a possible kickback. NEVER stand in the line of the blade.
• Keep the cut piece free to move sideways after it is cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the
blade and thrown violently,
• Only the workpiece should be on the saw’s table.
® Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help hold the
work when it is practical.

USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD

SHAPED WORKPIECES
« Use extra supports (tables, sawhorses, blocks, etc.)
for workpieces large enough to tip.
• Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as an 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 small pieces. If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or
fingers to be within 7-1/2 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece is too small. Keep hands and fingers out of the “no-hands zone” area marked on the saw’s table.
• When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan your work so it will not bind in the blade and cause injury. Molding,
for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that will not let it move when cut.
• Properly support round material such as dowel rods or tubing, which have a tendency to roll when cut, causing the blade to “bite,”
A WARNING
To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety instructions when cutting non-ferrous metals:
* Use only saw blades specifically recommended for
non-ferrous metal cutting,
* Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand held.
Clamp workpieces securely.
* Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under the
supervision of an experienced person and the dust bag has been removed from the saw.
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING
A WARNING
Do not allow familiarity from frequent use of your miter saw to result in a careless mistake. A careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe
injury.

Never cut freehand:

• Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence and table stop so it will not rock or twist during the cut.
• Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece and the table or fence,
• Make sure there are no gaps between the workpiece, fence and table that will let the workpiece shift after it is cut.
Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the saw OFF. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until you find and correct the problem.
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BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. R)

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS

A WARNING
Never place hands near the cutting area. Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw wiii make cutting easier and safer. Keep children away. Keep all visitors at a safe distance from the miter saw. Make sure bystanders are clear of the saw and workpiece. Don’t force the saw. It will do the job better and safer at its designed
rate.
Starting a cut:
• Place hands at least 7-1/2 in. away from the path
of the blade - out of the “no-hands zone” (1),
• Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent
movement toward the blade,
• With the power switch OFF, bring the saw blade
down to the workpiece to see the cutting path of the blade.
• Squeeze trigger switch to start saw.
• Lower blade into workpiece with a firm downward
motion.

Finishing a cut:

• Hold the cutting arm in the down position.
• Release trigger switch and wait for all moving
parts to stop before moving your hands and raising the cutting arm.
• If the blade doesn’t stop within 6 seconds,
unplug the saw and follow the instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE section for
adjusting the blade brake before using the saw
again.
Before freeing jammed material:
a Release trigger switch,
a Wait for all moving parts to stop, a Unplug the miter saw.
A WARNING
For your convenience, your saw has a blade brake. The brake is not a safety device. Never rely on it to replace the proper use of the guard on your saw.
If the blade doesn’t stop within approximately 6 seconds, wait for the blade to stop, unplug the saw and contact customer service.

TO TURN SAW ON (FIG. S)

Squeeze the trigger switch (1) to turn the miter saw ON. Release the trigger switch to turn the saw OFF,
NOTE: Make the ON/OFF switch childproof. Insert a padlock, or chain with padlock, through the holes (2) in the trigger switch, locking the tool’s switch, preventing children and other unqualified users from turning the machine on.
The miter saw is equipped with an automatic blade brake. When the trigger switch is released, the electric blade brake will stop the blade within approximately 6 seconds.
WARNING
To avoid injury, after completing a cut and releasing the trigger switch, allow the blade brake to activate and stop the blade before raising the cutting head.
WARNING

To avoid injury, check and tighten the arbor bolt periodically.

Fig.S

1

Fig. R

1
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SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM (FIG. T)
A WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the
full rear position after each crosscut operation.
1 For chop cutting operations on small workpieces,
slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the carriage lock knob (1). To cut wide boards up to 12 in., the carriage lock knob must be loosened to allow the cutting head to slide freely.
Fig. T
4, When the table is in the desired position, as shown
on the miter scale (3), release the positive stop locking lever and tighten the miter handle. The table is now locked at the desired angle. Positive stops are provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45°.
IMPORTANT: Always tighten the miter table lock
handle before performing every cutting operation.
Fig.U

BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW

• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power OFF. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
* Make workshop childproof. Lock the shop.
Disconnect master switches. Store tool away from children and other unqualified users.
A WARNING
To avoid injury from materials being thrown, always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starling, and remove small pieces of material from the table cavity.

MITER CUT (FIG. U)

1. When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (1 ) counterclockwise,
2. While holding the miter handle, lift up on the positive stop locking lever (2),
3. Rotate the miter table to the right or left with the miter handle.
BEVEL CUT (FIG. V)
1, When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel lock
handle (1) by turning it clockwise,
2, Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle, as shown
on the bevel scale (2).
3, The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a
90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 45° left bevel. Tighten the bevel lock handle (1) to lock the cutting head in position. Positive stops are provided at 0°,
33.9° and 45°.

Fig.V

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NOTE; The saw comes with a 33.9° crown molding stop.
SLIDE CUTTING WIDE BOARDS UP TO 12 in. WIDE (FIG. Y)
33.9” BEVEL STOP FOR CROWN MOLDING (FIG. W)
1. Push the bevel detent stop pin (2) in toward the front of the machine.
2, Loosen the bevel lock handle (1),
3. Rotate the cutting head until the bevel detent pin stops the bevel angle at 33.9° on the bevel scale.
4, Tighten the bevel lock handle before making a cut.
Fig. W
COMPOUND CUT (FIG. X) A compound cut is the combination of a miter and a bevel cut simultaneously. 1, Loosen the bevel lock handle (1) and position the
cutting head at the desired bevel position. Lock the bevel lock handle.
2. Loosen the miter handle (2). Press down the positive stop locking lever (3) and position the table at the desired angle. Release the positive stop locking lever and lock the miter handle.
Fig.X
WARNiNG

To avoid injury:

® Never pull the cutting head assembly and spinning
blade toward you during the cut. The blade may try to climb up on the top of the workpiece, causing the cutting assembly and spinning blade to kick back, forcefully. The cutting head a^embly should be drawn back completely then pushed forward when sawing,
« Let the blade reach full speed before cutting. This
will help reduce the risk of a thrown workpiece.

To Slide Cut Wide Boards (Fig. Y)

1. Unlock the carriage lock handle (1) and allow the cutting head assembly to move freely,
2. Set both the desired bevel angle and/or the miter angle and lock into position.
3. Use a hold down damp to secure the workpiece,
4, Grasp the switch handle (2) and pull the carriage (3)
forward until the center of the saw blade is over the front of the workpiece (4).
5. Engage the trigger to turn the saw on.
6, When the saw reaches full speed, push the switch
handle down, slowly, cutting through the leading edge of the workpiece.
7, Slowly move the switch handle toward the fence,
completing the cut,
8, Release the trigger and allow the blade to stop
spinning before allowing the cutting head to raise,

Fig.Y

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CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. Z) A bowed workpiece must be positioned against the fence and secured with a clamping devise before cutting as shown. Do not position workpiece incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the support of the fence. This will cause the blade to bind and could result in personal injury.
AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. CC) When making multiple or repetitive cuts that result in cut-off pieces of one inch or less, it is possible for the saw blade to catch the cut-off piece and throw it out of the saw or into the blade guard and housing, possibly causing damage or injury. To minimize this, an auxiliary wood fence can be mounted to your saw.
Fig.Z
WORKPIECE SUPPORT AND REPETITIVE CUTTING USING THE STOP PLATE (FIG. BB) Long pieces need extension table support. 1, Loosen the knob (1) then slide the extension table to
desired position and tighten the knob,
2. The stop plate is designed for use during repetitive cutting. Only use one stop plate at a time. Loosen the locking bolt (2), rotate the stop plate (3) to vertical position and retighten the locking bolt.
Holes are provided in the saw fence to attach an auxiliary wood fence. This fence is to be constructed of straight wood approximately 3/4 in. thick by 2-1/2 in, high by 18 in. long.
Attach the wood fence securely and make a full depth cut to make a blade slot.
Check for interference between the wood fence and the
lower blade guard. Adjust if necessary.
NOTE: This auxiliary fence is used only with the saw blade in the 0° bevel position (90° to the table). The auxiliary wood fence must be removed when bevel cutting.

Fig. CC

Fig. BB

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CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. DD) Base moldings and many other moldings can be cut on
a compound miter saw. The setup of the saw depends on molding characteristics and applications, as shown. Perform practice cuts on scrap material. To achieve best results;
1,
Always make sure moldings rest firmly against fence and table. Use hold-down or C-clamps, whenever possible, and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks.
Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to making cut. Mark cut line directly on the tape. Splintering typically happens due to wrong blade
3. application and thinness of the material.
Fig. EE
Bevel/Miter Settings
Fig. FF
Fig. DD
NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut so you can determine if the operation being attempted is possible before power is applied to the saw,
CUTTING CROWN MOLDING (FIG. EE, FF) Your compound miter saw is suited for the difficult task of cutting crown molding. To fit properly, crown molding
must be compound-mitered with extreme accuracy. The two surfaces on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the ceiling and wall are at angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90°.
Most crown molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52“ and a bottom rear angle (the section that fits flat against the wall) of 38“,
In order to accurately cut crown molding for a 90° inside or outside comer, lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the saw table.
When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters, remember that the settings are interdependent ™ changing one changes the other, as well.
Settings for standard crown molding lying flat on compound miter saw table
Inside Corner
Compound Cut Crown Moldings

NOTE: The chart below references a compound cut for crown molding ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE

BETWEEN THE WALLS EQUALS 90°.
BEVEL
KEY
SETTING
IL 33.9° 31,6°
IR 33.9°
OO QO
OL
OO. S3 31,6°
33.9°
OR
I« ITER
SETTING
Right
31,6°
Left
Lsft
31.6°
Right
TYPE OF CUT
Inside corner-Left side
1. Position top of molding against fence,
2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.6°.
3. LEFT side is finished piece.
Inside Corner-Right side
1. Position bottom of molding against fence.
2. Miter tabie set at LEFT 31,6°.
3. LEFT side is finished piece. Outside corner-Left side
1. Position bottom of molding against fence,
2. Miter table set at LEFT 31.6°.
3. RIGHT side is finished piece. Outside Corner-Right side
1. Position top of molding against fence,
2. Miter tab! e set at R1GHT 31.6°.
3. RIGHT side is finished piece.
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CROWN MOLDING CHART
Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings
Wall to Crown Molding Angle
Angle Beti^een
Wails
67 42.93 41.08 46 89 36 13 83 42.39 40 79 46 35 36 83 S9 41 85 • 40.50 45 81 35' 64 70 41.32 40.20 46.23 35 46 71 40.79 39 90 44 75 35 15 72 40 28 39.61 44 22 34 89 73 74 39.25 39X10 43,18 35,38 75 3B 74 38 69 42 66 34 12 76 38 24 3S 39 42 15 33 86
jj
73 37.24 37.76 41,13 33,33 79 36,75 37,45 40,62 33,07 SO 81 35.79 36.81 39.62 32 53 82 35,31 36.49 39,13 32 25 S3 34 83 36 17 38 63 31 9S S4 S5 33.90 35.52 37.OS 31 42 86 33,43 35,19 37.17 31.34 S7 32 97 34.88 36 69 30 86 SS 32 62 34.63 36 21 89 32.07 ■34.20 35.74 30.29 90 31 69 33 86 35 26 30'00 91 31.17 33.53 34.79 29.71 92 30.73 33.19 34.33 29 42 93 30.30 32.86 33 86 29.13 94 29.86 32 51 33 40 28 83 95 29,43 32.17 32.94 28.54 96 29 00 31.82 32.48 28 24 97 28.58 31-.48 ■32.02 27.94 98 28.16 31.13 21,58 27.64 99 27 74 30 78 31 13 27 34
100 27.32 30.43 30 6S 101 26.91 30.08 30.24 26 73 102 26.50 29 73 29.80 26 42 103 26,09 23.38 29.36 26.12 104 106 25 29 106 24.89 28 31 28.05 25 19 107 106 24,10 27.59 27.19 .24,56 109 23 71 27.23
1
to 23 32 26 87 26 34 23 93 111 22.93 26.51 25.92 23.61 112 22,56 ■26.15 25.50 23.29 113 22.17 25 78 25 08 22 97 114 21 79 25.42 24 6f5 22 66
■116 116 117 20.67 24 31 23.43 21 68 118 119 19.93 23 5"^ .22.61 21 03 120 121 19,20 22,83 21,80 122 IS.84 22.40 21 40 20 05 123 18,48 22,03 21,00 19,72
52738° Crown Molding 45/45° Crown Molding
Miter Setting Bevel Setting Miter Setting Bevel Setting
39 76 39.30
37.74
36.27 37.13 40.12 32 86
34 36 35.85
25.69
24.49 27.96 27.62 24 87
21 42 25.05 21,04
20 30
19 57
-3$.oe 41,04 33 60
29.02 .28.92 25.81 2S.67
'24.68 23,84 22,01
23 94 23 02 21 30
23.20 22 21 20 70
43 70 34 64
3S.14
2S 48 26 50
26.77 24 24
24 25
31 70
30 57
27 03
22 33
20 36
52/38° Crown Molding
Angle Between
Walls
124 18 13 21 71 20 61 19 39 125 17.77 21.34 126 17 42 20 90 19.81 18.72 127 17 00 20 59 19.42 18.39 t2S 16 71 20 21 19 03 18 06 129 16 37 19 83 130 16,02 19,45 18.25 17.33
131 15 67 19 07 17.86 17.05
132 15.33 18.69 17.48 16.71 133 134 14.66 17.93 16.71 16.04 135 14 30 17 55 16.32 15 70 136 13 97 17.17 15.94 15 36 137 13,63 16,79 15.56 15,02 138 13 30 16 40 15.19 14 62 139 12 96 16 Q2 14 B1 14 34 140 12 S3 15 64 14.43
141 12.30 15.25 14.06 13.65
142 11.97 14.87 13.68 13.31 143 11 64 14 48 13 31 12 97
144 11 31 14 09 12.94
145 10.93 13,71 12.57 12.29 146 10 66 13 32 12 20 11.93 147 10.34 12.93 ■11.83 11.59 . 148 io:oi 1'2..54 149 9 69 12 16 11 09 10 89 150 9.37 11.77 10.73 10.55
151 9.0'5 11.33 10.36 10.20
162 S 73 10 99 to.oo 9 86 153 S.41 10.60 9.03 9.50 154 8.09 10.21 9 27 9 15 155 7 77 9 82 8 91 8 SO 156
15? 7.14 9.04 8,19 8.10
158 6 82 8.65 7 83 7.75 159 6.51 8.26 7.47 7.40 160 6.20 7.86 7.11 7.05
161 S 88
162 5 57 7.08 6 39 6.35 163 5.26 6.69 6,03 6.00 ,
164
165 4 63 5 90 5 32 5.30 166 4 32 5.51 4 96 4 34 167 168 3 70 4 72 4.25 169 3 39 4 33 3 90 3.89 170 3 OS 3 94 3 54 3 53
171
172. 2,47 3,15 2,83 2.83 173 2 15 2 75 2 48 2 47 174 1 85 2 36 2 12 2.12 175 176 1 23
177 0 92 1 1S 1 06 1 (36
ITS 0 62 179 0,31 0,39 0,36 0.35
Miter Setting Bevel Setting Miter Setting Bevel Setting
14 99
746
4.95 6,30
4.01 5.12
2 77
1 54
18 31
943
7 47
3.54
1.97 1,77 ■1,77 1 53
a 79
45/45'= Crown Molding
20.21
18.64
17.00
11.46
8 55
6 75 0 70
5.0S 5.65
4,01
3 19 3 10
1 41 1.41
0 71
19.06
17.72
16.38
14-.CJ0
12.62
11.24-
8 45
4,5.9
4.24
0 71
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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE
A DANGER
Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning.
IA WARNING
* To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline,
naphtha acetone, iacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw.
* To avoid injury from unexpected starting or
electrical shock, unplug the power cord before working on the saw.
* For your safety, this saw is double insulated. To
avoid electrical shock, fire or injury, use only parts identical to those identified in the parts list. Reassemble exactly as the original assembly to avoid electrical shock.

REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES (FIG. GG)

Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1 /4 in, length of carbon remaining, or if the spring or wire is damaged or burned. To inspect or replace brushes, first unplug the saw. Then remove the black plastic cap (1) on the side of the motor (2), Carefully remove the spring-loaded cap. Then pull out the brush and replace. Replace for the other side. To reassemble, reverse the procedure. The ears on the metal end of the assembly go in the same hole the carbon part fits into. Tighten the cap snugly, but do not overtighten.
NOTE: When reinstalling the same brushes, put them back in the way they came out. This will avoid a break in period that reduces motor performance and increases wear.

Fig. GG

A WARNING
• Do not use solvents on the guard. They could
make the plastic “cloudy” and brittle.
• When cleaning the lower guard, unplug the saw from the power source receptacle to avoid unexpected start-up.

SAWDUST

Periodically, sawdust will accumulate under the worktable and base. This could cause difficulty in the movement of the worktable when setting up a miter cut. Frequently blow out or vacuum up the sawdust.
A WARNING
If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection to
keep debris from blowing into eyes.

LUBRICATION (FIG. HH)

All the motor bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions; therefore, no further lubrication is required.
Lubricate the following as necessary: Chop pivot: Apply light machine oil to points indicated
in illustration.
Central pivot of plastic guard; Use light household oil (sewing machine oil) on metal-to-metal or metal-to­plastic guard contact areas as required for smooth, quiet operation. Avoid excessive oil, to which sawdust will cling.
Link: (which actuates the lower guard movement) may be oiled at the rear pivot, greased at ball bearing contact, and oiled where the link actuates the acetyl
roller of the lower guard, if the down chop motion is hard to start.

LOWER BLADE GUARD

Do not use the saw without the lower blade guard. The lower blade guard is attached to the saw for your protection. Should the lower guard become damaged, do not use the saw until the damaged guard has been replaced. Check regularly to make sure the lower guard is working properly. Clean the lower guard of any dust or buildup with a damp cloth.
Fig. HH
Link
Link
Chop pivot
Central pivot of plastic guard
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TR0UBLESHCX3T1NG GUIDE

A WARNING

To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR
PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
Brake does not stop blade within 6 seconds.
Motor does not start 1. Limit switch failure
Brush spark when switch released.
1. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly sticking.
2. Motor brake overheated from use of defective or wrong size blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling,
3. Arbor bolt loose,
4. Brushes cracked, damaged, etc.
5. Other.
2. Brush worn,
3. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on home panel.
4. Other.
1. Brush worn,
2. Other.
1. inspect/ciean/replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.
2. Use a recommended blade. Let cool down. See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
section,
3. Retighten, See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE section.
4. Replace brushes.
5. Contact Sears Service Center.
1, Replace limit switch,
2. Replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.
3. Verify there is electrical power at the outlet. 4, Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Replace Brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION
PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting Arm Travel section.
Angle of cut not
accurate. Can not adjust miter.
1. Miter table unlocked.
2. Sawdust under table.
1, See OPERATION - Miter Angle Adjustment
section.
2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION.
Cutting arm wobbles. 1. Loose pivot points. 1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting Arm Travel section. Cutting arm will not
fully raise, or blade
guard won’t fully close. Blade binds, jams, burns wood.
1. Pivot bolt too tight.
2. Pivot spring not replaced properly after service.
3. Sawdust build-up.
1. Improper operation.
2. Dull or warped blade.
3. Improper blade size.
4 Wood is moving during cut.
1. Loosen pivot bolt lock nut (see adjustment section).
2. Contact Sears Service Center,
3. See MAINTENANCE section.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION section,
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 10 in. diameter blade.
4. Use hold down clamp to secure workpiece to table.
Saw vibrates or
shakes.
1. Saw blade not round / damaged / loose.
2. Arbor bolt loose.
1. Replace blade.
2. Tighten arbor bolt.
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10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MiTER SAW
MODEL NO. 137.212370
A WARNING
When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. Use of any other parts many create a HAZARD or cause product damage. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this Miter Saw may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician. Repair service is available at your nearest Sears Service Center.
PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC
!,D No Description Siie Qty I.D No Description Size
07W D SLIDE PLATE 083R TRIGGER 1 250Z HEX. SOCKET HD. CAP SCREW M 50.8-35 0832 CORD CLAMP 1 25TD MUTER BAR 4
OdA W WARHIN O^LABE'L 1 2.5TE STOP BLOCK (LEFT) #23 1
09 IS COMPRESSION SPRING OCES CO MP RESSiOX SP RING 1 2É2V A NC HO R PLATE 1 0СН Э COLLAR 1 26 LÜ WARNIN G LABEL 1 OCKS SPR ING VilRE 0CM 3 HO LD-DOWN C LAMP ASS'Y OCQH BEVEL STOP LOCKING HA NDLE 1 290M WA RN ING LAGEL 1 0CR 6 SHAFT 1 •265S HEX. H D. BOLT MHO*'1,5-75 1 0CT2 SB AFT SLEEVE 1 ¿Ы.Ар SHAP'D PIVO T 1 oc:v5 DUST BAG AGSV ODHT S PRING GUTTRD 1 2BSÍ FENCE #AW 1 ODTH CENTER BOLT 1 26TL COLLAR 1 ODVJ BLADE W RE NC H 1 OH XV 0J4E FL.A T WASHER ФХ*1Э-1 1 2CSU KNOB
LINEAR MOTION BEAR ING
2^
23US •SPRING'PIN 1
1
25TF
1 27KY
1
27PF
1
2BLK C OLLAR
2BTV
2 2CS7 EXTENTiOM WING
STO P BLO CK (RIGHT1
CLA MP BOLT' COMPRESSION SPRING
EXTENTiO N 'YANG
#23 1
#AW #AW
0J4M FLA T WASHER Ф12*21-1 1 2CD2 COMPRESSION SPRING 1
0J6A. OJ74. FLAT W.A S HER 1/4^5/8-3/32 6 2D92 CONTROLLER A SST 1 0J7G FL.AT W /OHER 3/803/32-1/6 1 2DQC fMOTOR HANDLE 1 OJAZ W AVE W ASHE R WW-6 2 2DQ D MOTOR HANDLE 1 0J60 WAVE WASHER WW-8 2 2DUY LEAD WIRE ASS‘Y OJBG DISCSPRiNG WASH ER Ф12 OJEX E-RING 1 2DVYG TABLE #AW 1 OJM N O-RING 1 2D'W H SUPPORT #AW 1 OJM P 0-R!NG 'i 2D WJ TABLE INSERT 1 OJPE HER. HD. BOLT MI6V.0-20 2 2DWK TABLE IfTSER T 1 OJPr HEX. HD. BOLT M6*1.0-2.S 1 2D WL PLUNGER HA.NDLE 1 0JX7 HEK.SOCLSe' SCREW MéV.OC 3 OJZ M 0К2Б H EX .SOC. HD . CAP SCREW 1WA1.0V6 7 '2DV9R ARM-M ITER #AW 1 0K2L H'EX SO C. HD. CAP SCLREW M8‘1.2.'>00 4 2DWS BEARING COVER 2 0K5D CR, RE. CO UN T HD. SCREW M6*1.0-20 OK74 CR. RE. TR USS H D. SCREW М6СЛ-8 1 2DWX 0K7L CR. RE. RO UN D WASHER HD. SCREW Mié*1.0-16 2 2DWY SLIDING RA IL 2 0K7X CR, RE.TR US S H D. ROUND NECKSCREW fW 1.000 2 2DWI S LID E-BAR SEAT iREAR] #00 1 0K7Z CR, RE.TRUSS HD, ROUND NECK-SC REW M6C.0-I4 2 0KA9 CR. RE. PAN HD.TAPPING SCREW М3 04-10 1 2DX2 SLIDE-BAR BLADE GUARD 1 OKBJ CR . RE. P AN HD.TAPPINGSCREW Ш *16-10 2 2DX4 PC-GLIARD 1 OK 69 CR, RE. P AN HD. TAPPIN GS CREW Ml 5-^'!6-10 1 2DX 5 L EVER 1 0K6D 0KD 6 CR. RE. PAN H D.SCREW M4 *0.7-8 0KD 7' ОКОН CR, RE. PAN HD . SCREW M5X).8-8 2 2DXF SECWIENT H ADELE 1
FLAT W AS HE R
ARBOR BOLT
CR, RE . PAN HD.TAPPING SCREW
CR. RE . PAN HD.SC REXt / МИ0.7-Ю X 2DXA COYÁR 1
оком CR, RE. PA N HD.SCREW M5O.8-20
OK DR OK OS CR. RE. PAN HD..SCREW AT5C.8-40 1 2E63 OK 01 CR, RE, P AN HD.SCREW MAC .0-8 2 2EPB TORSION SPRIN G/ 1 OKDV CR.RE. PAN HD . SCREW M6*1.0~!6 4 2ESH C UTTER SHAFT GU.A.RD OKEO CR. RE. PAN HD,SCREW M6'1.0-40 OKKK CR. RE. PAN H D. ROUND N ECKSCREW rM 6V.0-]2 1 2 EÜA PLASTIC GUARD 1 OKKX CR. RE. PAN H D. ROUND N 'ECK SCREW M5X).8-'1 4 OKMR OKMS OKQW LOCK NUT M5M.8 T=5 1 2EYV SPRING PIN 1 OKQX NUT M6*!.0T=6 4 2F39 CLEL/IS P IN 1 OKRO NUT fVN2‘1.75T=12 0KR 4 LOC K NUT OKTQ CABLE CLAMP 1 2FCE BRACKET-TILT 1 OKTS CABLE Cl,AMI P 1 2FCF TIFFING sca le 1 OKUW TERMiNAL 2 2JAK LOCKING HANDLE ASS'Y 0LÜ2 0QQ 1
CR.RE. PA M HD. SCRE W iV l5O.6-10 3 2E5F
HEX. NUT H EX. N UT
LyViTSAMCH 1 2JAP BLADE 1 CORD GUARD COLLAR 1 2JN N LABEL 1 CR, RE . PAN' HD .TAPPINGSCRE W
TRA DE -MARK LABEL
ф8АА-2.5 1 2CD7
1 2DVTF
M0V .25-20 1 2DWQ N'EEDLE POINTER 1
M4*'!8-25
2DV 7P
1
2DW V CLAM P B OLT 1
2DX 0
4
2DX 7 ARM
5
2DX 9
1 2DX N
2
2EU 9 STEEL ,GU AK'D
1
2EXC LOCATION P ÍN 1 M5*0.6 T=4 M6O.0T=5
M8V.25T=8 1
1 2EYT
4
2EYU CR. R E. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M5V2-30 1
1
2r7P L.ASER ASS'Y 1
2F9N STICKER
-SPRIN G P IN
BAS E #AW 1
N'EEDLE-POINTER
SLIDE-BAR SEAT (FRO NTj
LEVER
#AW
#AY/
SEG MENT HADELE
MOTOR BRACING PLATE ROCKER .SY/ITCH
POWER CABLE
#AW 1
#AW
1 2JL3 OPERAT OR 'S MANUAL 1
fvW! .0-25 2 2JNP ROCKER SWITC H 1
1 2j NQ TRADE-fVlARK LABEL
...1 HEX. SO C, HD. CAP SCRE'W 2 2K8Q WARNING L ABEL 1
KNOB-HANDLE
ARBOR COLLAR
122K9Ó Y VARNING L.ABEL 1
26
Qty
0;
1 1
1
1 1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1 1
1
1
1 1
1
1
1
1
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10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW
SCHEiWATlG FOR SAW
MODEL NO. 137.212370
ïgJBN
2DXB
Page 28
10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW
PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR
i.D No. Description Size Qty
0HV 8 BALL B EA RING 620TZLU 1
OHVLI BALL BEARING 6200ZZ 1
0HX 9 NEEDLE BEA RING 1
0JX2 HEX. SOC S ETSCREW M5*0.8-6 2
0K43 CR, RE. PA N HD..SC REW & W ASHE.R ,M5*0.8-16 2
0K44 OK CP CR. RE.PAN HD.T AP PIN GSCR EW & WA SHER M..5* 12-60 2
OK LA PLASTIC SCREW M5"^0.8-6 2
0Q9K FLOW GUID E 1
OQGR COMPRESSION SPRIN G 1
OQME BRACKET STOP
OQMK RUBBER CAP 1
OQMY PROTECTOR WIRE
OQMZ OQQS BRUSH HO LD ER AS S’Y 2
OQQT BRUSH ASS’Y 2
OQRO BRUSH COVER 2
0QR 2 BEARING BUSH ING 1 OQYLI AR MA TURE ASS'Y 1
1102
il6D LE.AD IWIR E A SS ’Y-RED
21JM
2B79 CR. RE. P AN HD. S CREW ' S W.ASHER M.5*0.8-T35 4
2D2T FIELD ASS’Y 1 2E70 GEAR BO X #AW 1
CR. RE . PAN HD. SCREW C WASHER ,M5*0.8-1 2
MOTOR COVER 1
SPR ING PIN
ARBOR S HAFT .ASS ’ Y
MODEL NO. 137.212370
1
1
1
1 1
1
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