COMPANION COMPANION 172.23194 Operator'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...194 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 Estates I...

Page 2: ...L WARRANTY ON COMPANION TOOL If tb i8Companior toel Jails due to _ defecl in ma ter al ot_o_mahship Wilhir_0_e year from the date of pur_ hase RE _URN I1 O i lE NE _RE ST _EAR SfOkE iN THE UNITED SIAI...

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

Page 4: ...damp conditions 6 DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 7 ALWAYS periodically Inspect tool cords and extension cords...

Page 5: ...tool while tired or under the Influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 3 ALWAYS dress properly DO NOT wear loo...

Page 6: ...ools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 6 DO NOT force th...

Page 7: ...o full speed BEFORE starting a cut 8 ALWAYS support long workpleces when cutting to minimize the risk of the blade pinching or kickback The saw may slip walk or slide while cutting long or heavy board...

Page 8: ...blade to stop rotating BEFORE raising the blade out of the workpiece I 20 NEVER reach behind under or within three inches of the blade and its cutting path with your hands or fingers for any reason 21...

Page 9: ...ic particles WARNING The operation of any saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation ALWAYS wear safety g...

Page 10: ...r shaping operation made against the grain of the workpiece Compound Miter Cut A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angte and bevel angle at the same time Freehand Performing a cut without...

Page 11: ...tact with the blade Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being done The s...

Page 12: ...he saw am _ and cut the tie wrap Lift Ihe saw arm by fl e handle IF_IPORTANT Keep he Id pressure on the saw a n_wi ile cu fk g the tie wra_ to prevent it from suddeniy _aising the wrapf _ir_9 if fuiiy...

Page 13: ...not pertorm any operation _eeha_ _d Never _ad_ around the saw biaS Tur_ off tool and w _it tot _w blade to s_p be fore moving werkpiece or changiflg setling_ Di _onnecl the s_w from the power source...

Page 14: ...ter Lock Handle Blade wrench _ _ _ _ _ Heg Key Blade Wrench Hold Down Clamp Z_WARNING The use of attachments or accessories that are not recommended I might be dangerous and could cause sedous persona...

Page 15: ...e included with your compound miter saw will cut a variety of materials up to 45 8 in wide and 2 1 4 in thick depending upon the angle at which the cut is made CUTTING CAPACITIES When the miter angle...

Page 16: ...YOUR SAW cont see flg 5 Fig 5 DustBag No Hands Zone Boundar Saw Arm Lower Blade Guard Fence Hold down Clamp No Hands Zone Label Miter Scale Miter Positive Stops Miter Lock Handle Bevel Knob Bevel Scal...

Page 17: ...iter Lock Handle see fig 6 The miter lock handlesecurely locks yoursaw atthe desiredmiterangle Trigger Switch see fig 7 Toturnon the saw squeezethe triggerswitch Releaseswitch to shutoff Positive Stop...

Page 18: ...lts 60 Hz AC Only Mounting Holes see fig 8 Your compound 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 b...

Page 19: ...nnected to a power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or removing blades or when not in use Your compound miter saw has been factory assembled and adjusted The blade mi...

Page 20: ...e the lock pin Saw arm should now be in the transport or storing position 8 Now lay a framing square flat on the miter table placing one leg of square flat up against the Fence and the other leg flat...

Page 21: ...one complete rum 14 Now use the Miter Lock Handle to move the Miter Table slightly left or right until the blade is flat up against the Framing Square 15 Securely tighten the Miter Lock Handle 16 Rot...

Page 22: ...blade See Fig 15 NOTE Be sure that the square contacts the flat side of the blade not the carbide teeth This can be easily done by easing the saw arm down with the blade in the throat plate until the...

Page 23: ...arm _houfd d _ecompielely to the up o sitio3_ by itself 1 _ _ irrm JJ i I_ TO avoid dsk o perso ia injuq i yr _ur s_ _w arm does i I WARNING not dse by itseif or if thefe is play in the pivot joints...

Page 24: ...t screw 4 To lower the blade turn the screw counterclockwise 5 To raise the blade turn the screw clockwise 6 Lower the blade into the throat plate of the miter table 7 Check blade clearance and maximu...

Page 25: ...own on saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release saw arm see Figure 19 3 Raise saw arm to its full raised position Be cautious because saw arm is spring loaded to raise 4 Loosen the Phillips screw...

Page 26: ...de w_shef The blade teeth shouKt point downward at lhe trent of the_aw as shown in Figure 20 printed on the side of the blade r_ir_t_n _dow_ _t the tror_t o the saw The _irection blade rolalior_ is al...

Page 27: ...cessary and periodically checks the parts alignment to be sure that your saw is cutting accurately I _WARNING Your saw should NEVER be connected to a power I source when you are assembling parts makin...

Page 28: ...aw I on the floor or in a crouched position Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW _ WARNING When using a hold down clamp or C clamp...

Page 29: ...do so could I result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut 8 Place workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place t...

Page 30: ...angle to the workplece A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set in the 0 position and the blade set at an angle between 0o and 45 To Bevel Cut With Your Miter Saw 1 Unplug the saw I K WA...

Page 31: ...iter Saw cQnt _ WARNING To avoid serious personal injury ALWAYS fighlen lne I miter k _k hand e setup ely BEFORE making a cut Failure lie do _ cOulJ I res_ II_ inmovement of the conlrolarm or mite tab...

Page 32: ...orkpiece Wait until the electric brake stops the blade from turning BEFORE removing the workpiece from the miter table COMPOUND MITER CUTTING A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and...

Page 33: ...e as you rotate the control arm The miter tock plate will seat itself in one of the positive stop notches located in the miter table frame 7 Tighten the miter lock handle securely _ WARNING To avoid s...

Page 34: ...clamp or a C clamp to secure the work piece when _ ossib e _ WARNING o avoid serious personal injury ALWAYS kee yo_r haP ds ou side the no hands zone red _ines at least 3 inches from blade Also NEVER...

Page 35: ...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 o B 11 46o M 35 2_ M 27 19 _ M 22 21 M 18 80 M 16 32 _ M 14 43 o M 12 94 _ 45 B 3O 00 B 24 56 _ B 2O 7O _ B 17 87 B...

Page 36: ...gs are interdependent When you change one angle the other angle 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...

Page 37: ...Save right end of cut Right side outside 90 comer 33 85 1 Top edge of molding against fence 2 Miter table set dght 31 62 3 Save rightend of cut CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL See Figures 30 31 When cutting...

Page 38: ...AYS disconnect hetoo from 1 the power source BEFORE cleaning or pefforrni_ g any maintenance WARNING Prever_t ve maintenance performed by unauthorized I personnel may result in m splacing of i_ernat w...

Page 39: ...amour t o f high ograde iubfican t for the lifo of the tool under normal operating conditions rlhere ore no fullher _ubrication is required Sea_s offers a large select ion of b_ades table extensions...

Page 40: ...or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime dayor night U S A only www sears com a domicilio y pars ordenarpiezas 1 888 SU HOGAR sv 1 888 7_ 6427 To purchase a p...

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