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Operator’s Manual

7-1/4 IN. COMPACT SLIDE MITER SAW

WITH LASER TRAC

Model No. 137.322850

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Operating Instructions

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Safety Instructions

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Assembly

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Operation

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Maintenance

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Parts List

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Page 1: ...ctions Safety Instructions Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Español p 53 For Technical Support and Missing or Damaged Parts 1 800 843 1682 Sears Parts Repair Center 1 888 331 4569 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 137322850001 Printed in China ...

Page 2: ...bols 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 Compact Slide Miter Saw 15 Glossary of Terms 16 Assembly 18 Adjustments 25 Operation 31 Maintenance 43 Troubleshooting Guide 45 Parts List 47 Repair Protection Agreements 51 2015 06 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING WARRANTY C...

Page 3: ...vel Left 1 1 2 in x 6 in Crown Molding Nested 3 1 4 in Base Molding Against Fence 3 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 9 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker To avoid shock or fire replace power cord immediately if it is worn cut or d...

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: ...e 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 7 1 4 inches 12 NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running 13 ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation Replace a cracked or damaged blade i...

Page 9: ...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 mi...

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: ... 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 ...

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: ...r see dotted figure Should not gap or overlap when square is 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 Blade Wrench Supplied Not supplied Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Combination Square Slotted Screwdriver ...

Page 14: ...ine 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 correctly ...

Page 15: ...r Locking Lever Lower Blade Guard Table Laser Horizontal Adjustment Knob Laser Vertical Adjustment Knob Table Insert Mounting Holes Positive Stop Locking Lever Motor Scaled Fence Bevel Locking Handle Cutting Depth Stop Knob Laser ON OFF Switch ON OFF Trigger Switch Handle ON OFF Trigger Switch Hold down Latch Blade Hand Hold for Transportation ...

Page 16: ...r 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 barr...

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: ...he hold down latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting operations 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 HA...

Page 19: ...r wings IMPORTANT Check frequently and empty bag before it gets full Do not use this saw to cut and or sand metals The hot chips or sparks may ignite sawdust from the bag material Fig C Fig D WARNING INSTALLING THE HOLD DOWN CLAMP ASSEMBLY FIG E F Place the hold down clamp assembly 1 in one of the mounting holes 2 located behind the fence UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE FIG G After removing the saw f...

Page 20: ...ition Fig H 4 Loosen the cover plate screw 2 with a Phillips screwdriver 5 Rotate the cover plate 3 back to expose the arbor bolt 4 6 Place the provided blade wrench over the arbor bolt 4 WARNING Fig H 1 2 3 4 7 Locate the arbor lock button 5 below the trigger switch handle Fig I 8 Press the arbor lock button 5 holding it in firmly while turning the blade wrench clockwise This will engage the arbo...

Page 21: ... arbor bolt securely Fig I 5 Rotate the cover plate 3 back to its original position and tighten the cover plate screw 2 with a Phillips screwdriver Fig H 6 Lower the blade guard 1 back to its original position 7 Pull the switch handle down and up several times to confirm the lower blade guard operates without binding 8 Be sure the arbor lock button 5 is released so the blade turns freely Fig I To ...

Page 22: ...ng operation 1 Remove the fence 1 by removing the four hex screws 2 with a 6 mm hex key Fig L 2 Loosen and remove the four screws 3 on the table insert 4 with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the table insert Fig M WARNING 3 To install reposition the table insert install the four screws and tighten 4 Check for blade clearance by moving the slide carriage through the full motion of the blade in th...

Page 23: ...bris do not allow visitors to stand behind the saw Place the saw on a firm level workbench where there is room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece Support the saw on a level work surface Bolt or clamp the saw to its support WARNING 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 supp...

Page 24: ...r 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 Fig P NOTE If a miter saw stand is used please follow all instructions shown in that product s instructions for proper mounting Fig P 3 4 in plywood ...

Page 25: ...ved tighten the lock nut 4 to secure the bolt 5 4 Tighten the bevel locking handle 1 after alignment is achieved WARNING Fig Q 1 4 5 2 3 90 Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig R 1 When the blade is exactly 90 0 to the table loosen the bevel indicator screw 1 using a Phillips screwdriver 2 Adjust bevel pointer 2 to the 0 mark on the bevel scale and retighten the screw 45 Bevel Stop Adjustment Fig S 1 Set ...

Page 26: ...essing down on the quick cam miter locking lever 1 Miter Angle Pointer Adjustment 1 Move the table to the 0 positive stop 2 Loosen the screw 4 that holds the pointer 3 with a Phillips screwdriver Fig S 1 3 2 3 Adjust the pointer 3 to the 0 mark and retighten the screw ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS FIG U 1 Loosen the four fence locking bolts 1 2 Lower the cutting arm and lock in position 3 Using a squ...

Page 27: ... 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 cutting head front to back through the full motion of a cut along the control arm If the blade touches the inside of the...

Page 28: ...ock not provided or chain with padlock through the hole in the ON OFF Trigger Switch prior to making any laser adjustment Do not remove the lock from the ON OFF Trigger Switch during any laser adjustment Fig X 1 WARNING AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT FIG Y Laser radiated when Laser Trac is turned on Avoid direct eye contact Laser Warning Label Max Output 5 mW Wavelength 630 660nm Complies with 21 CFR 10...

Page 29: ...ne will serve as the pattern line Fig BB 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 to the left center or right side of the pattern line depending on your preference for the laser line location Lock board in place with hold down clamp 4 With the saw plugged in turn on the Laser Trac Yo...

Page 30: ...led from left to right turn the laser horizontal adjustment knob 2 clockwise to align the laser line parallel with pattern line If the laser line is angled from right to left turn the knob counterclockwise to align the laser 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...

Page 31: ...ts including set up and blade changes WARNING 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 Function of arm retur...

Page 32: ...r 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 parts do not do layout assembly ...

Page 33: ...ance 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 w...

Page 34: ... Release trigger 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 te...

Page 35: ...d on WARNING NOTE To make the ON OFF switch childproof Insert a padlock not provided or chain with padlock through the hole 2 in the trigger switch locking the tool s switch preventing children and other unqualified users from turning the machine on NOTE The miter saw is equipped with an electric blade brake When the trigger switch is released the blade brake will stop the blade within approximate...

Page 36: ...op childproof Lock the shop Disconnect master switches Store tool away from children and other unqualified users To avoid injury from materials being thrown always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting and remove small pieces of material from the table cavity The table insert may be removed for this purpose but always reattach the table insert prior to performing a cutting operation MITER CU...

Page 37: ...ckwise 2 Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle as shown on the bevel scale 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 locking handle 1 to lock the cutting head in position 4 Turn the Laser Trac on and position the workpiece on the table for pre alignment of your cut Fig HH COMPOUND CUT FIG JJ A compound cut is the comb...

Page 38: ...rward until the center of the saw blade is over the front of the workpiece 4 6 Engage the trigger to turn the saw on 7 When the saw reaches full speed slowly push the saw handle down cutting through the leading edge of the workpiece 8 Slowly move the trigger switch handle back toward the fence completing the cut 9 Release the trigger and allow the blade to stop spinning before raising the cutting ...

Page 39: ...de 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 CUTTING GROOVES FIG MM DO NOT USE A DADO BLADE use only the standard 7 1 4 in diameter saw blade for this operation 1 Mark lines identifying the width and depth of the desired cut on the workpiece and position on ...

Page 40: ...wn 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 F e n c e Miter saw table Miter at 45 bevel at 0 Miter at 0 bevel at 45 F e n c e Miter saw table Workpiece Workpiece Fig OO Most crown molding has a top rear angle the section that fits flat agains...

Page 41: ...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 NOTE The chart below references a compound cut for c...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...o avoid injury never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning To avoid fire or toxic reaction never use gasoline naphtha acetone lacquer 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 To avoid electrical shock fire or injury use only parts identical to those iden...

Page 44: ...INSERT on page 22 To empty the dust bag remove the sawdust bag from the dust collection elbow Open the zipper on the sawdust bag and empty out the sawdust inside Close the zipper and reinstall the dust bag as described on page 19 Wear proper eye protection to keep debris from entering eyes when removing sawdust from unit LUBRICATION FIG SS All the motor bearings in this tool are lubricated with a ...

Page 45: ...lt loose 4 Brushes cracked 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 p...

Page 46: ...fully raise or blade guard won t fully close 1 Pivot spring not replaced properly after service 2 Sawdust build up 1 Clean and lubricate moving parts 2 Contact Sears Service Center 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 7 1 4 in diameter bla...

Page 47: ...SS Y 1 0K7Z CR RE TRUSS HD ROUND NECK SCREW M6 1 0 14 1 2T9P CAUTION LABEL 1 0KA9 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M3 24 10 1 2T9Q TRADEMARK LABEL 1 0KBG CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M4 18 30 6 2T9R WARNING LABEL 1 0KR3 LOCK NUT M6 1 0 T 6 1 2UFB ROLL PIN 1 0KTS CABLE CLAMP 1 2VN7 BLANKET WASHER φ25 φ38 4 0KUW TERMINAL 2 32R9 NUT CHUCK M5 0 8 T 5 2 0LYH DUST GUARD 1 32RA NUT CHUCK M6 1 0 T 6 2 0S1S COLLAR...

Page 48: ... 0 8 1 3LCY FENCE 6 1 3HHU CR RE TRUSS HD SCREW M5 0 8 6 2 3LK3 SPECIAL BOLT 1 3HHX CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M4 18 16 2 3LKC RUBBER SLEEVE 6 1 3HHY CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M5 16 25 1 3LKD SET PLATE 1 3HJ3 CR RE PAN HD ROUND NECK SCREW M6 1 0 12 1 3LLD BRACING PLATE 1 3HJ7 CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5 0 8 8 3 3LLE CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M6 1 0 80 3 3HJ9 CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5 0 8 20 1 3LLF CR RE PA...

Page 49: ...49 7 1 4 IN COMPACT SLIDE MITER SAW MODEL NO 137 322850 SCHEMATIC 3LQL ...

Page 50: ...0KCQ CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW WASHER M5 12 65 2 0KNE HEX NUT M6 1 0 T 5 2 0QBE BRUSH HOLDER ASS Y 2 0QBG CARBON BRUSH ASS Y 2 0QBK BRUSH COVER 2 2BMS CUTTER SHAFT 1 2BMT SPACER 1 2BMU HELIX GEAR 1 2BMX FLOW GUIDE 1 2BN1 MOTOR COVER 6 1 2DW9 WAVE WASHER BWW 608 1 2E0J BALL BEARING 1 2S3B GEAR BOX 1 2S6T ARMATURE ASS Y 1 2WZ1 PARALLEL KEY 1 33C4 FIELD ASS Y 1 3JQH LEAD WIRE ASS Y 1 ...

Page 51: ...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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