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Page 1: ...2 21199 Save this manual for future reference CAUTION Read understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estat...

Page 2: ...ils due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS PARTS REPAIR CENTER at 1 800 4 MY HOME and Sears will replace it free of charge This...

Page 3: ...ty precautions to reduce the riskof fire electric shock and personal injury k WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety pr...

Page 4: ...mporary adapter may be used to connect this plug to a 2 prong outlet as shown in Figure A if a properly grounded 3 prong outlet is not available This temporary adapter should be used only until a prop...

Page 5: ...Sears Service Center BE SURE to stay constantly aware of the cord location and keep itwell away from the moving blade 4 ALWAYS use the proper extension cord and MAKE SURE the cord is in good condition...

Page 6: ...educethe risk of injury user must read and understandoperator smanualbefore usingthis product Alwayswear safetygogglesor safetyglasseswithside shields and a full face shield whenoperating this product...

Page 7: ...ing power tools may result in serious personal injury 3 ALWAYS dress properly DO NOT wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry that can get caught and draw you into moving p...

Page 8: ...check for damaged parts including guards for proper operation and performance Also ALWAYS check the alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts saw stability mounting and any...

Page 9: ...into the blade ALWAYS make sure that you have good balance NEVER operate your saw on the floor or in a crouched position 12 NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the blad...

Page 10: ...power source and securely tighten the blade bolt 25 ALWAYS turn off the saw before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting the saw to a power supply NEVER leave the saw unatten...

Page 11: ...miter saw plug from the power source and have the missing damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation 2 Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Service Center Service or mainten...

Page 12: ...m the face of the blade Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the fence Compound Miter Cut A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel...

Page 13: ...the blade or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade Splitter A metal piece slightly thinner that the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open and also helps prevent kickback Featherboard...

Page 14: ...shipped with the saw arm secured in the down position To release the saw arm push down on the top of the saw arm and cut the tie wrap Lift the saw arm by the handle IMPORTANT Keep hand pressure on the...

Page 15: ...ttachments or accessories that are not recommended might be dangerous and could cause serious personal injury Fig 2 The following tools are not included but are needed for removing the blade and for m...

Page 16: ...r saw A larger than 10 inch blade will come in contact with the blade guards Also NEVER use a blade that is so thick that it prevents the outer blade washer from engaging with the flat side of the spi...

Page 17: ...Fig 3 Phillips Screw A Phillips Screw B Notch Lower Blade Guard Spindle Lock Pin Fig 4 Lower Blade Guard Blade Blade Outer Blade with Flats Blade To Loosen Flats on Spindle 17...

Page 18: ...eeth should point downward at the front of the saw as shown in Figure 3 CAUTION ALWAYS install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointingdown at the front o...

Page 19: ...o your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield and a full face shield when needed We recommend a...

Page 20: ...r Blade Guard Bevel Lock Knob_ Miter Lock Lever Base Fig 6 Saw Arm Lower Blade Guard Fence No Hands Label Miter Scale Bevel Scale Bevel Lock Knob Hold Down Work Clamp Miter Table Levers Fig 8 Trigger...

Page 21: ...angle miter table is set at 45 and the bevel angle is set at 0 Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 4 in wide x 3 in thick Maximum nominal lumber sizes 2 x 4 When the miter angle miter table...

Page 22: ...d miter saw should be permanently mounted to a firm stable supporting surface such as a workbench Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw base for this purpose Each of these four mounting holes...

Page 23: ...e operation of the blade guard assembly ALWAYS make sure there is no interference with the blade guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious personal injury Follow the...

Page 24: ...g your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury 2 Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm 3 Raise saw arm to its full raised p...

Page 25: ...TO THE FENCE See Figs 12 15 cont Fence Miter Plate Square Fence Fig 14 Framing Square VIEW OF MITERTABLE NOT SQUARED TOTHE FENCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED Throat Plate Fig 15 BACK VIEW OF SAW Socket Hea...

Page 26: ...ainst the Fence and the other leg flat up against the flat part of the saw blade NOTE Make sure the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the blade teeth 7 The edge of the square and the...

Page 27: ...r table and the flat part of the saw blade NOTE Make sure the square contacts the flat part of the saw blade not the blade teeth 8 Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade to table alignment 9 The...

Page 28: ...Positive Adj Fence Miter Table Blade VIEWOF BLADENOTSQUARED WITH MITER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED Your saw has two scale indicators one on the bevel scale and one on the miter scale After squaring...

Page 29: ...er before using DEPTH STOP see Figure 24 The depth stop limitsthe downward travel of the blade It allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to maintain full cutting capacities The depth stop...

Page 30: ...ower the blade into the throat plate of the miter table 7 Check blade clearance and maximum cutting distance distance from fence where blade enters to front of miter table slot 8 Readjust if necessary...

Page 31: ...a wide variety of wood cutting operations However for fine joinery cuts or cutting plastic we recommend using one of the accessory blades sold separately at your local Sears Store WARNING BEFORE star...

Page 32: ...edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of the board is against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of...

Page 33: ...ain of the workpiece with the blade at an angle to the workpiece A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set in the 0 position and the blade set at an angle between 0 and 45 Fig 27 Indicator...

Page 34: ...on just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made 15 Hold the saw handle firmly when squeezing the trigger switch Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed 16 Slow...

Page 35: ...ence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut and jam the blade 11 When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding support the workpiece with a roller stand or other support to bring...

Page 36: ...on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation Use the work clamp or a C clamp to secure the workpiece i_WARNING To avoid serious personal injury ALWAYS keep your hands outside the...

Page 37: ...16 67 B 14 41 B 11 31 B 10 21 M 37 45 M 29 10 M 23 86 M 20 25 M 17 60 M 15 58 M 13 98 B 27 03 B 22 20 B 18 75 B 16 19 B 14 24 B 12 70 B 11 46 M 35 26 M 27 19 M 22 21 M 18 80 M 16 32 M 14 43 M 12 94 B...

Page 38: ...le is changed as well Keep in mind that the angles for crown molding are very precise and difficult to set Since it is very easy for these angles to shift all settings should first be tested on scrap...

Page 39: ...3 Save rightend of cut Right side outside 90 corner 1 Top edge of moldingagainst fence 2 Miter table set right31 62 3 Save rightend of cut CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 32 33 When cutting warpe...

Page 40: ...serious personal injury It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used to work on fiber glass boats and sports cars wallboard s...

Page 41: ...cap with a screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap 3 Remove brush assembly 4 Check for wear Replace both brushes when either has less than 1 4 inch leng...

Page 42: ...that is heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw A wire gauge AWG of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length When working outdoors ALWAYS use an ext...

Page 43: ...NOTES 43...

Page 44: ...ctronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only _ sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maint...

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