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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.

1. Pivot bolt too tight.

2. Pivot spring not replaced

properly after service.

3. Sawdust build-up.

1. Loosen pivot bolt lock nut (see

adjustment section).

2. Contact Sears Service Center.

3. See MAINTENANCE section.

Blade binds,

jams, burns

wood.

1. Improper operation.

2. Dull or warped blade.

3. Improper blade size.

4 Wood is moving during

cut.

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.

Summary of Contents for 137.212372

Page 1: ...uctions Safety Instructions Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Espanol p Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA See the full line of Craftsman products at craftsman com Click on the Craftsman Club link and join today Part No 137212372001 Printed in China For Technical Support and Missing or Damaged Parts 1 800 843 1682 Sears Parts Repair Center 1 888 331 4569 ...

Page 2: ...ls 4 Power Tool Safety 5 Compound Miter Saw Safety 8 Electrical Requirements and Safety 10 Accessories and Attachments 12 Tools Needed for Assembly 13 Carton Contents 14 Know Your Sliding Compound Miter Saw 15 Glossary of Terms 16 Assembly 18 Adjustments 24 Operation 31 Maintenance 44 Troubleshooting Guide 46 Parts List 48 Repair Protection Agreements 53 2015 06 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING WARRANTY ...

Page 3: ...t 1 5 8 in x 8 in Crown Molding Nested 4 1 8 in Base Molding Against Fence 3 1 2 in 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 dam...

Page 4: ...AUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage SYMBOLS SAFETY ALERT Precautions that involve your safety PROHIBITION WEAR EYE PROTECTION Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shie...

Page 5: ...should be kept a safe distance from work area 7 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 8 DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer 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 go...

Page 6: ... tool in 17 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult this Operator s Manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to yourself or others 18 NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted 19 CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damage...

Page 7: ...d affect your ability to use the tool properly 25 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 26 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 c...

Page 8: ... before cutting even if the table is positioned in one of the positive stops 9 BE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean and the arbor bolt is tightened securely 10 USE only blade collars specified for your saw 11 NEVER use blades larger in diameter than 10 inches 12 NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running 13 ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation Replace...

Page 9: ...o return to its normal position or hangs up adjust or repair it immediately Be alert at all times especially during repetitive monotonous operations Don t be lulled into carelessness due to a false sense of security Blades are extremely unforgiving Clean the lower guard frequently to help visibility and movement Unplug before adjustment or cleaning 31 Abrasive cut off wheels should not be used on ...

Page 10: ... size fuse can damage the motor 2 If 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 POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS The AC motor used in this saw is a universal nonreversible type See MOTOR in the PR...

Page 11: ...oading 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 inadequat...

Page 12: ...n 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 BLADE INFORMATION Always use a crosscut blade that is designed for cutting a...

Page 13: ...lap when square flipped over see dotted figure Draw light line on board along this edge Straight edge or a 3 4 in board this edge must be perfectly straight Phillips Screwdriver Blade Wrench Adjustable Wrench 4 mm 6 mm Hex Wrench Combination Square Supplied Not supplied Slotted Screwdriver TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Straight Edge ...

Page 14: ...machine by the built in carry handle 2 Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface 3 Separate all parts from the packing material Check each one with the illustration to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material 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 correc...

Page 15: ...k Lever Motor Positive Miter Detents Hold down Latch Dust bag port Slide Carriage Lock Knob Slide Carriage Left Extension Table Right Extension Table Laser ON OFF Switch Mounting Hole Safety Lock Switch Lower Blade Guard Hold down Clamp KNOW YOUR SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW Laser Horizontal Adjustment Knob Laser Trac Laser Guide Laser Vertical Adjustment Knob ...

Page 16: ...eyes Eye protection should meet the requirements of ANSI Z 87 1 USA or CSA Z94 3 M88 Canada FACE SHIELD An impact resistant shield that helps to protect your face from chips sparks small debris Should only be used in conjunction with additional eye protection FENCE Helps to keep the workpiece from moving when sawing Scaled to assist with accurate cutting GUARD Protective devise that forms a barrie...

Page 17: ...orkpiece from twisting during the cutting operation HEEL Misalignment of the blade KERF The width of a saw cut determined by the thickness and set of the blade KICKBACK sudden and unintended movement of the tool or workpiece It is typically caused by binding or pinching of the workpiece MITER CUT A miter is a type of joint where the two parts to be joined are cut at an angle and typically the fini...

Page 18: ...operations Fig A 1 2 ASSEMBLY WARNING 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 2 Press the hold down latch 2 in to lock IMPORTANT To avoid damage never carry the miter saw by the trigger switch handle or the cutting arm INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE FIG B 1 Thread the miter handle 1 into the hole 2 l...

Page 19: ...ting holes 3 3 Tighten the knob 1 NOTE There are no knob to secure clamp when place in two front mounting holes The clamp will secure itself to the base when turning the clamp knob 4 to clamp the workpiece Do not use your 1 2 other hand to hold the clamp when tightening Only turn the clamp knob 4 to secure clamp to table The clamp will tilt at an angle and secure itself when tightened Fig D Fig D ...

Page 20: ...the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the sliding carriage lock knob 1 Fig E 3 Raise the lower blade guard 1 to the uppermost position Fig F 4 While holding the lower blade guard 1 loosen the cover plate 1 WARNING screw 2 with a Phillips screwdriver 5 Rotate the cover plate 3 to expose the arbor bolt 4 6 Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt 4 Fig F 7 Lo...

Page 21: ...e arbor lock button 5 holding it in firmly while turning the blade wrench counterclockwise Continue to press the arbor lock button while tightening the arbor bolt securely Fig G 5 Rotate the cover plate 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 F NOTE T...

Page 22: ...f blade strike occurs during the cutting operation 1 To remove loosen and remove the six screws 1 on the table insert 2 with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the insert WARNING WARNING 2 To install reposition the table insert 2 install the six screws 1 and tighten 3 Check for blade clearance by moving the slide carriage through the full motion of the blade in the table slot Fig J MOUNTING THE MIT...

Page 23: ...r 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 K Fig K NOTE Mounting hardware is not included with this tool Bolts nuts washers and screws must be purchased separately 2 For portable use place the miter saw on a 3 4 in thick piece of plywood Bolt the base of the miter saw secur...

Page 24: ...e bevel lock knob 1 tilt the cutting head to the left loosen the locknut 4 on the bevel angle adjustment bolt 5 and use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the bevel angle adjustment bolt 5 depth in or out to increase or decrease the bevel angle 4 Tilt the cutting arm back to the right at 90 0 bevel and recheck for alignment 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 if further adjustment is needed 6 Tighten bevel lock knob...

Page 25: ...d the front of the unit 2 Unlock the bevel lock knob and tilt the cutting arm to the crown molding positive stop at 33 9 8 9 1 3 Using a combination square check to see if the blade angle is 33 9 to the table 4 If the blade is not at 33 9 to the miter table loosen locknut 2 and use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the bolt 3 in or out until the blade is at 33 9 to the miter table 5 Secure the locknut 2 in...

Page 26: ...eadjust if necessary Fig R 2 Move the turntable while lifting up on the positive stop lock lever 2 to align the pointer 3 to the desired degree measurement 3 If the desired angle is one of the nine positive stops release the positive stop lock lever 2 making sure the lever snaps into position and then secure by tightening the miter handle 1 4 If the miter angle desired is not one of the nine posit...

Page 27: ...e that the blade does not extend more than 1 4 in below the table insert and does not touch the 1 2 control arm throat or any part of the base or table If the maximum depth needs readjusting 1 Loosen the stop knob 1 while moving the cutting head down until the blade extends just 1 4 in below the table insert 2 Adjust the stop knob 1 to touch the stop plate 2 3 Recheck the blade depth by moving the...

Page 28: ...switch must be turned on for the laser line to show To prevent serious injury insert a padlock not provided or chain with padlock through the hole in the ON OFF Trigger Switch prior to making any laser adjustments Do not remove the lock from the ON OFF trigger switch during any laser adjustments AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT FIG V Laser radiated when Laser Trac is turned on Avoid direct eye contact Las...

Page 29: ...djustment A Checking Laser Line Alignment Fig W 1 Set the saw to a 0 miter and 0 bevel setting 2 Use a combination square to mark a 90 angled running across the top and down the front of a board This line will serve as the pattern line Fig W to adjust the laser Place the board on the saw table 3 Carefully lower the saw head down to align the saw blade with the pattern line Position the saw blade t...

Page 30: ...to right turn the laser horizontal adjustment knob 2 clockwise to align the line parallel with pattern line If the laser line is angled from right to left turn the knob counterclockwise to align the line parallel with pattern line After performing the above adjustments visually check that both the front and top laser lines are parallel with pattern line NOTE Laser line is calibrated and set up to ...

Page 31: ... the saw before any adjustments including set up 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 electric cords Binding of moving parts Mounting holes ...

Page 32: ...ns or other fire damage never use the miter saw near flammable liquids vapors or gases WARNING Plan ahead to protect your eyes hands face and ears Know your miter saw Read and understand this Operator s Manual and labels affixed to this tool Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving part...

Page 33: ...alance Keep your face and body to one side out of the line of a possible kickback NEVER stand in the line of the blade 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...

Page 34: ... switch and wait for all moving parts to stop before moving your hands and raising the cutting arm When cutting odd shaped workpieces plan your work so it will not bind in the blade and cause possible 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 w...

Page 35: ...ury after completing a cut and releasing the trigger switch allow the blade brake to activate and stop the blade before raising the cutting head Fig BB If the blade does not stop within 6 seconds unplug the saw and follow the instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE section Before freeing jammed material Release trigger switch Wait for all moving parts to stop Unplug the miter saw Fig AA BASIC SAW OP...

Page 36: ...d injury from materials being thrown always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting and WARNING WARNING remove small pieces of material from the table cavity MITER CUT FIG DD 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 l...

Page 37: ...toward the front of the machine 2 Loosen the bevel lock handle 2 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 5 Turn the Laser Trac on and position the workpiece on the table for prealignment of your cut Fig EE COMPOUND CUT FIG FF A compound cut is the combination of a miter and a bevel cut...

Page 38: ...nplug the saw to avoid accidental starting and remove small pieces of material from the table cavity Fig FF SLIDE CUTTING WIDE BOARDS UP TO 12 IN WIDE 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 asse...

Page 39: ... and retighten the locking bolt 2 WARNING The table insert may be removed for this purpose but always reattach table insert prior to performing a cutting operation A bowed workpiece must be positioned against the fence and secured with a hold down clamp 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 bla...

Page 40: ...IG KK 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 Holes are provided in the saw fence to attach an auxiliary wood fence This fen...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...able set at LEFT 31 6 3 LEFT side is finished piece Outside corner Left side OL 33 9 31 6 Left 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 OR 33 9 31 6 Right 1 Position top of molding against fence 2 Miter table set at RIGHT 31 6 3 RIGHT side is finished piece Bevel Miter Settings NOTE The chart on next page ref...

Page 43: ...84 22 01 117 20 67 24 31 23 43 21 68 118 20 30 23 94 23 02 21 36 119 19 93 23 57 22 61 21 03 120 19 57 23 20 22 21 20 70 121 19 20 22 83 21 80 20 38 122 18 84 22 46 21 40 20 05 123 18 48 22 09 21 00 19 72 52 38 Crown Molding 45 45 Crown Molding Angle Between Walls Miter Setting Bevel Setting Miter Setting Bevel Setting 124 18 13 21 71 20 61 19 39 125 17 77 21 34 20 21 19 06 126 17 42 20 96 19 81 1...

Page 44: ...f 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 3 and WARNING DANGER 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 T...

Page 45: ...eye protection to keep debris from blowing into eyes LUBRICATION FIG PP 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 WARNING Lubricate the following as necessary Chop pivot Apply light machine oil to points indicated in illustration Central ...

Page 46: ...racked damaged etc 5 Other 1 Inspect clean 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 Motor does not start 1 Limit switch failure 2 Brush worn 3 Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on home panel 4 Other 1 Repla...

Page 47: ...arm will not fully raise or blade guard won t fully close 1 Pivot bolt too tight 2 Pivot spring not replaced properly after service 3 Sawdust build up 1 Loosen pivot bolt lock nut see adjustment section 2 Contact Sears Service Center 3 See MAINTENANCE section Blade binds jams burns wood 1 Improper operation 2 Dull or warped blade 3 Improper blade size 4 Wood is moving during cut 1 See BASIC SAW OP...

Page 48: ... 2CD2 COMPRESSION SPRING 1 0JB0 WAVE WASHER 1 2CD7 SPRING PIN 2 0JE7 C RING 1 2DX9 SEGMENT HADELE 6 1 0JMN O RING 1 2EXC LOCATION PIN 1 0JMP O RING 1 2EYV SPRING PIN 1 0JNR O RING ROD 1 2F39 CLEVIS PIN 1 0JX9 HEX SOC SET SCREW M6 1 0 10 1 2F9N STICKER 1 0JZF HEX SOC SET SCREW M6 1 0 10 2 2JAP BLADE 1 0K7X CR RE TRUSS HD ROUND 1 2K96 WARNING LABEL 1 NECK SCREW 2M0S LIMIT SWITCH 1 0K7Z CR RE TRUSS H...

Page 49: ...VOT SUPPORT 6 1 3L0U CUTTER SHAFT GUARD 1 3DWZ LASER PLUNGER HOUSING 6 1 3L98 BRACING PLATE 1 3F8Q PLUNGER HOUSING 1 3L9Q DUST BAG 1 3FT0 TRADEMARK LABEL 1 3LME HEX SOCKET HD CAP M8 1 25 30 4 3FT4 WARNING LABEL 1 SCREW 3FT5 LASER STICKER 1 3LMF HEX SOCKET HD CAP M5 0 8 20 4 3FVK LASER_COVER 6 1 SCREW 3FVL COVERLASER_COVER 6 1 3LMR CR RE PAN HD SCREW M4 0 7 10 6 3HHM CR RE COUNT HD SCREW M4 0 7 8 4...

Page 50: ...50 10 IN SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO 137 212372 SCHEMATIC xxxx ...

Page 51: ...SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 12 1 0KBC CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M5 16 25 2 0KCP CR RE PAN HEAD TAPPING WASHER SCREW M5 12 60 2 0QGR COMPRESSION SPRING 1 0QM2 BRUSH HOLDER ASS Y 2 0QQT BRUSH ASS Y 2 0QR0 BRUSH COVER 2 2DW9 WAVE WASHER 1 2VGY GEAR BOX 1 2VP2 MOTOR COVER 1 2VP3 MOTOR REAR COVER 1 2VP4 ARMATURE ASS Y 1 2VPU FLOW GUIDE 1 2WPR LEAD WIRE ASS Y 1 3236 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER 4 32GU CUTTER SHAF...

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Page 53: ...support from a Sears representative Think of us as a talking owner s manual Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period we will pr...

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