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Operator’s Manual

10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW

WITH STAND AND LASER TRAC

Model No. 137.212410

CAUTION:
Before using this Miter Saw,

read this manual and follow

all its Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions

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Safety Instructions

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Installation

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Operation

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Maintenance

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Parts List

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Part No. 13721241001

Printed in China

Customer Help Line

For Technical Support

1-800-843-1682

Sears Parts &

Repair Center

1-800-469-4663

Summary of Contents for 137.21241

Page 1: ...low all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Part No 13721241001 Printed in China Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1 800 843 1682 Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 469 4663 ...

Page 2: ... x 3 7 8 in Speed 4800 RPM No load Bevel 45 L 1 1 2 in x 5 1 2 in Brake Electric 45 Miter and 45 Bevel 1 1 2 in x 3 7 8 in Double Insulated No Extension Wings 2 MITER SAW BLADE Rotating Table Diameter 10 in Miter Detent Stops 0 15 22 5 31 6 45 R L Arbor 5 8 in Bevel Positive Stops 0 45 L WARNING To avoid electrical hazards ﬁre hazards or damage to the tool use proper circuit protection This tool i...

Page 3: ...f injury user and all bystanders must read and understand instruction manual before using this product SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury DANGER WARNING CAUTION CAUTION DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a...

Page 4: ...he table on page 7 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord 11 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts Nonslip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain ...

Page 5: ... the tool is unplugged from the power source 21 DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 22 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 23 WARNING Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health Always operate saw in well ventilated area and provide for pr...

Page 6: ...e workpiece before the switch is turned ON 19 IMPORTANT After completing the cut release the trigger and wait for the blade to stop before returning the saw to the raised position 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 mit...

Page 7: ...avier the cord Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualiﬁed technician before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool This circuit must not be less than 12 wire with a 20 A time lag fuse or a 14 wire...

Page 8: ...ssories not recommended by Sears Read warnings and conditions on your CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE Do not operate the saw without the proper saw blade guard in place Carbide is a very hard but brittle material Care should be taken while mounting using and storing carbide tipped blades to prevent accidental damage Slight shocks such as striking the tip while handling can seriously damage the blade Fore...

Page 9: ...cking material Check each of the illustrations shown below 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 correctly replaced To avoid electric shock use only identical replacement parts when servicing double insulated tools Ca...

Page 10: ...itch Handle Arbor Lock Hold down Latch Miter Scale ON OFF Trigger Switch Laser Guide Rear Extension Stay Cover Plate Lower Blade Guard Hold down Clamp Base Upper Plate Guard Miter Lock Handle Positive Stop Locking Lever Safety Lock Off Button Dust Bag Motor Left Extension Wing Right Extension Wing Bevel Scale Hand Hold for Transportation Miter Angle Pointer ...

Page 11: ...ontains the trigger switch and the laser on off 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 WARNING LABELS Read and understand for your own safety Make sure all labels are present on machine and legible WRENCH STORAGE Convenient storage to prevent misplacing the blade wrench WOODWORKING TERMS A...

Page 12: ... the inside of one upper leg 1 and meantime attach one lower leg 2 to the outside of upper leg 1 With this three parts overlapped use bolts and nuts to attach the stand leg assemble Repeat the step to ﬁnish the other three stand leg constructions 6 The front and rear lower brackets 5 6 must be assembled using caphead square neck bolt 10 and tooth ﬂange nuts 13 Fig A 3 Connect on both top and side ...

Page 13: ...ng arm or the miter handle ALWAYS use the designated carrying handle 4 1 2 3 WARNING To Install the Left Right Extension Wing Fig E 1 Loosen the extension wing locking screw 1 from the base 3 2 Place the left extension wing into the holes 2 provided in the miter saw base 3 Insert the extension wing locking screw back to hole and tighten to hold the extension 4 Repeat step 1 to 3 to install the rig...

Page 14: ...th a Phillips screwdriver and open the cover 2 Insert the two supplied AAA batteries in the case as per the diagram below If replacing the batteries take out the old batteries and place with new AAA batteries Dispose of old batteries properly 3 Put on the battery cover replace the locking screw and tighten it securely NOTE Replace the batteries with batteries that have a rating of 1 5 volts Number...

Page 15: ...sure the ﬂats of the blade collars are engaged with the ﬂats on the arbor shaft Also the ﬂat side of the blade collar must be placed against the blade 3 Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt 4 Press the arbor lock 5 holding it in ﬁrmly while turning the blade counterclockwise When arbor lock engages continue to press it in while tightening the arbor bolt securely Fig J 5 Rotate the cover plate ...

Page 16: ... rotate the table left or right to the desired angle 3 Release positive stop locking lever Tighten miter handle 4 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 5 If the miter angle desired is not one of the nine positive stops simply lock the miter table into po...

Page 17: ... 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 5 on the bevel angle adjustment bolt 4 and use a 13 mm wrench to adjust the bolt 4 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 throug...

Page 18: ...ce before making any adjustments Laser Warning Label Max output 5mW DIODE LASER 630 670nm Complies with 21CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those speciﬁed herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser If unquali...

Page 19: ...ay or any electrical parts don t work turn the saw off 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 put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning Remove adjusting wrench from the tool before turning it on To avoid injury from ja...

Page 20: ...ing 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 Keep the cut off 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 table Secure work Use cl...

Page 21: ...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 6 3 4 in away from the path of the blade out of the no hands zone 1 Fig U Hold workpiece ﬁrmly against the fence to prevent movement toward the blade ...

Page 22: ... stop locking lever handle 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 cutting 3 1 2 3 COMPOUND CUT FIG Y 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 desir...

Page 23: ...n or C clamps whenever possible and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks 2 Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to making cut Mark cut line directly on the tape 3 Splintering typically happens due to wrong blade application and thinness of the material Fig AA NOTE Always perform a dry run cut so you can determine if the operation being attempted is possible before power i...

Page 24: ...a break in period that reduces motor performance and increases wear Fig DD 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 Develop a regular check to make sure the lower guard is working properly Clean the lower guard...

Page 25: ...STED CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade hits table 1 Misalignment 1 See ADJUSTMENT Cutting Head Downward Travel Adjustment 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 Contact Sears Service Center Cutting arm will not fu...

Page 26: ...CE 1 X3Q1 SPRING GUARD 1 X3SK MITER LOCK HANDLE 1 X3Q3 CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5 6 4 X3SM FLAT WASHER ø4 1 X3Q4 CR RE COUNT HD SCREW M6 12 1 X3SN SPRING WASHER ø5 2 X3Q5 RUBBER BLOCK 1 X3SP CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5 12 2 X3Q6 COLLAR 1 X3SQ SLIDE PLATE 3 X3Q7 LOWER BLADE GUARD 1 X3SS BASE 1 X3Q8 BRACING PLATE 1 X3ST HEX HD BOLT M8 30 4 X3Q9 COLLAR 1 X3SV INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 X3QA LOCK NUT M6 1 X3T0 MOTOR A...

Page 27: ... X3RT X3RH X3RK X3RV X3S0 X3TJ X3T8 X3TG X3RA X3RB X3R9 X3R8 X3QD X3QC X3Q4 X3S2 X3Q7 X3RL X3RP X3RN X3RG X3RM X3QA X3Q9 X3Q8 X3TL X3QB X3Q6 X3Q5 X3Q0 X3Q1 X3TF X3T9 X3Q3 X3PY X3QW X3TH X3R9 X3QD X3PG X3P4 X3TC X3TB X3PE X3P2 X3P1 X3PD X3TB X3PA X3PH X3PC X3TA X3R7 X3P9 X3TA X3WB X3SV OPERATOR S MANUAL X3T4 X3T5 X3T1 X3T2 X3T0 X3W4 X3WA X3W9 X3T3 X3P3 X3W2 2 2 2 6 4 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 ...

Page 28: ...X3PQ MOTOR HOUSING 1 X3QN FIELD ASS Y 1 X3PR BEARING 1 X3QU HEX SOC HD CAP SCREW M6 25 1 X3PS SPRING 1 X3QR HEX SOC HD CAP SCREW 1 X3PT ARMATURE ASS Y 1 X3QS ANCHOR BLOCK 1 X3PU COMPRESSION SPRING 1 X3QY NEEDLE BEARING 1 X3PV ARBOR LOCK 1 X3R3 CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5 16 2 X3PW BEARING 1 X3SB FLAT WASHER ø5 2 X3PX ARM 1 X3SN SPRING WASHER ø5 4 X3PZ FLAT WASHER ø6 4 X3TD CR RE PAN HD SCREW M6 35 4 X3Q...

Page 29: ...M SUPPORT 2 X3NN FOOT PAD 4 X3NQ LOWER LEG 4 X3NR UPPER LEG 4 X3NS CAPHEAD SQUARE NECK BOLT M6 12 36 X3NT SHORT UPPER SUPPORT 2 X3NX FLAT WASHER ø6 4 X3NY HEX HD BOLT M6 30 4 X3SV LONG BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET 2 X3SW LONG BOTTOM SUPPORT BRACKET 2 X3SX LONG UPPER SUPPORT 1 X3SY TOOTH FLANGE NUT M6 40 X3SZ LONG UPPER SUPPORT 1 X3NX ...

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