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Page 1: ...ructions Safety Instructions Assembly Operation Maintenance 0 Parts List Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1 800 843 1682 Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA See the full line of Craftsman products at craftsman corn Click on the Craftsman Club link and join today Part No 137407530001 Printed in China ...

Page 2: ...rental use terms see the Craftsman warranty web page This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WAR I G l Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of Cal...

Page 3: ...2 in 45 Miter and 45 Bevel Left 1 3 4 in x 8 in Crown Molding Nested 5 3 4 in Base Molding Against Fence 3 1 2 in A WARNING 1 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...

Page 4: ...N MANUAL To reduce the risk of injury user and all bystanders must read and understand instruction manual before using this product KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Failure to kee p your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK A DANGER 1 IA wARNING 1 IA CAUTION 1 DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death o...

Page 5: ...ed USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use the one heavy enough to carry the current that the product will draw An undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage and in loss of power which will cause the tool ov...

Page 6: ...ugging the tool in 20 21 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 NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is...

Page 7: ...yourability tousethetool properly 25 WARNING Dustgenerated from certain materials canbehazardous toyourhealth Always operate saw inwell ventilated areaandprovide forproper dustremoval 26 1 _ DANGER I Pe plewith 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 cause interf...

Page 8: ... the workpiece you are cutting would cause your hands to be within 7 5 in of the saw blade the workpiece should be clamped in place before making the cut BE SURE the blade is sharp runs freely and is free of vibration 16 NEVER reach around the saw blade 17 MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned ON 18 iMPORTANT After completing the cut release the trigger an...

Page 9: ...faguard seems slow to return to itsnormal position or hangs up adjust or repair it immediately Bealertatalltimes especially during repetitive monotonous operations Don tbe lulledintocarelessness dueto a falsesense ofsecurity Blades areextremely unforgiving Clean thelower guard frequently tohelp visibility andmovement Unplug before adjustment orcleaning Abrasive cut off wheels should notbeusedonmit...

Page 10: ...d plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way WARNING Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool To avoid electrocut...

Page 11: ...voltage resulting in loss of power and cause overheating The table below 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 Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person befor...

Page 12: ...ects in 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 o Always use a crosscut blade that is designed for c...

Page 13: ...ewdriver COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE 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 J l t r t i l t Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over see dotted figure ...

Page 14: ... 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 iAWARNINGI 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 sh...

Page 15: ...old down Clamp Table Sliding Fence Left Extension Wing Stop Plate Laser Trac Laser Guide Arbor Lock Blade Base Miter Detent Override Positive Stop Locking Lever Built in Carry Handle Lift unit here Blade Wrench e Stop Knob Hold down Latch Mounting Holes Power Cord Storage Table Insert Stop Plate Motor Miter Handle Scaled Fence Miter Scale Quick cam Miter Right Extension Wing Locking Lever Extensio...

Page 16: ... CORD An electric cord used between power tools and outlets to extend the range of the tools The more amerage your tool uses the longer the distance the larger the size of the wire needed in your extension cord EYE PROTECTION Googles or spectacles intended to protect your eyes Eye protection should meet the requirements of ANSI Z 87 1 USA or CSA Z94 3 M88 Canada GUARD Protective devise that forms ...

Page 17: ...rkpiece from twisting during the cutting operation 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 finished joint forms a 90 degree angle Also commonly spelled mitre REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE RPM The number of turns...

Page 18: ...to lock iMPORTANT To avoid damage never carry the miter saw by the trigger switch handle or the cutting arm INSTALLING THE DUST BAG FIG B 1 Install the dust bag assembly 1 onto the exhaust port 2 on the miter saw Fit the connecting tube of dust bag assembly and the exhaust port together NOTE o The dust bag assembly should be angled toward the right side of the saw for best results This will also a...

Page 19: ...rage and prevention of loss there is a slot in the side of the trigger switch handle 1 for storing the blade wrench 2 when not in use Fig D 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 Fig E 2 i i I _ Fig F 2 2 UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE FIG G After removing the saw from the carton loosen the slide ca...

Page 20: ...3 back to expose the arbor bolt 4 Fig H l 6 Place the provided blade wrench over the arbor bolt 4 Fig H _2 1 8 Locate the arbor lock button 5 below the trigger switch handle Fig I Press the arbor lock button 5 holding it in firmly while turning the blade wrench clockwise This will engage the arbor lock allowing the arbor bolt to be loosened with the blade wrench Continue to hold the arbor lock but...

Page 21: ...al 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 A WARNING 1 To avoid injury never use the saw without the cover plate secure in place It keeps the arbor bolt from falling out if it accidentally loosens and helps prevent the spinning blade from coming off the saw Make sure the collars are clean and properly a...

Page 22: ... connections resulting in electric shock or fire To avoid injury from flying debris 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 Mounting instructions 1 For stationary use place the saw in the desired location d...

Page 23: ...to a stable work surface at the worksite Fig M Fig M 3 4 in wood NOTE If a miter saw stand is used please follow all instructions shown in that product s instructions for proper mounting THE POWER CORD STORAGE FIG N For convenience and to prevent damage to the power cord when the miter saw is not in use or is in transportation the slide carriage has two brackets 1 on the side for cord storage Fig ...

Page 24: ... cutting head to the left loosen the jamb nut 4 and turn the bevel angle adjustment bolt 5 in or out with a 10 mm wrench until the blade is square with the table Once alignment is achieved tighten the lock nut 4 to secure the bolt 5 4 Tighten the bevel locking handle 1 after alignment is achieved retighten the screw Fig P 2 3 45 Bevel Stop Adjustment Fig P Q 1 Set the miter angle to zero degrees F...

Page 25: ...les 1 Lift up on the quick cam miter locking lever 1 to unlock the table 2 Move the turntable while lifting up on the positive miter stop locking lever 2 to align the indicator 3 to the desired degree measurement 3 Lock the table into position by pressing 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 hol...

Page 26: ...Turn the stop knob 1 anti clockwise until the stop knob is not protruded out of the stop block 4 bottom while moving the cutting head upward 2 Rotate the stop plate 2 clockwise to touch the stop rod 3 Recheck the blade depth by moving the cutting head front to back through the full motion of a typical cut along the control arm Fig T 1 3 2 Setting the maximum height travel of the cutting head follo...

Page 27: ...o place Fig U 2 1 4 _ 5 TABLE SUPPORT ROD ADJUSTMENT FIG U 1 Put the miter saw on a fiat surface 2 Check the miter saw whether the miter saw is level with the fiat surface 3 If not loosen the nut 4 and turn the table support rod 5 clockwise or anti clockwise to adjust the height of the table support rod 5 until the miter saw is level with the fiat surface 4 Tighten the nut 4 TURNING LASER GUIDE ON...

Page 28: ...re Label AVOID EXPOSURE Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture Fig W AVOID EXPOSURE Laser radiation _ is emitted from L_ _ _ this aperture __ o NOTE All the adjustments for the operation of this machine have been completed at the factory Due to normal wear and use some occasional readjustments may be necessary o CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than ...

Page 29: ...arallel fromleft toright turnthelaserhorizontal adjustment knob 2 clockwise Ifthe laserbeam isoutofparallel from righttoleft turnthelaserhorizontal adjustment knob 2 anti clockwise untilthelaserbeam isparallel with thehorizontal pattern line 3 Recheck thelaserbeam alignment NOTE o Laserbeamiscalibrated andsetup toproject totheleftof theblade o Ifyouhaveanyproblem orquestion onthelaserguide please ...

Page 30: ...n wing Repeat for the right side extension wing if needed 2 If the locking lever 1 will not tighten adjust the nut 2 located under the base 1 4 turn clockwise using a 10 mm wrench until tight Fig AA REPETITIVE CUTTING USING THE STOP PLATE FIG AA The stop plate is designed for making repetitive cuts of the same length NOTE Use only one stop plate at a time NEVER use both stop plates 1 Rotate the st...

Page 31: ...ments 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 Function of arm return spr...

Page 32: ... liquids vapors or gases 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 or setup work on the miter saw while any p...

Page 33: ...d thrown violently Only the workpiece should be on the saw table Secure work Use clamps or a vice to help hold the work when it s practical INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE o Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece being cut o Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may bind or are too small to clamp and hold securely o Plan the way you will grasp the workpiece from st...

Page 34: ... stop immediately Turn the saw OFF Unplug the saw Do not restart until finding and correcting the problem MAKING A BASIC CUT la WAR I G I Body and Hand Position Fig BB Never place hands near the cutting area Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw will make cutting easier and safer Keep children away Keep all visitors at a safe distance from the miter saw Make sure b...

Page 35: ... The brake is not a safety device Never rely on it to replace the proper use of the guard on your saw If the blade doesn t stop within approximately 6 seconds wait for the blade to stop unplug the saw and contact Sears or another qualified service dealer SLIDING FENCE FIG DD WARNING The sliding fence must be extended when making any bevel cut Failure to extend the sliding fence will not allow enou...

Page 36: ... angle cuts greater than 33 9 in combination with any right or left miter angle This fence must also be removed whenever a 45 bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 31 6 Removing 1 Unlock the fence cam locking lever 1 by pushing it out toward the rear of the machine 2 Align the slot 2 with the bolt 3 in the rear of the fence and then lift up the sliding fence to remove it from the ...

Page 37: ...lock 1 until it locks the miter table in place NOTE The quick cam miter table lock should lock the table and prevent it from moving If adjustment is needed see the section of QUICK CAM MITER TABLE LOCK ADJUSTMENT Fig GG 1 MITER DETENT OVERRIDE FIG HH The miter detent override allows for the table to be micro adjusted disengaging the positive detent stops feature When a required miter angle is clos...

Page 38: ...cutting operation To make a miter cut 1 Unlock the miter table by lifting up on the quick cam miter locking lever 2 2 While raising the positive stop locking lever 3 up grasp the miter handle 4 and rotate the miter table left or right to the desired angle 3 Release the positive stop locking lever and set the miter at the desired angle making sure the lever snaps into place NOTE The lever will only...

Page 39: ... 2 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 Positive stops are provided at 0 33 9 and 45 NOTE The saw comes with a 33 9 bevel detent pin for setting up crown molding cuts when the angle of the walls equals 90 4 Turn the laser guide on and position the workpiece on the ...

Page 40: ...oards Fig MM 1 Unlock the sliding carriage lock knob 1 and allow the cutting head assembly to move freely 2 Set both the desired bevel angle and or the miter angle and lock into position 3 Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 4 Turn the laser guide on and position the workpiece on the table for pre alignment of your cut 5 Grasp the trigger switch handle 2 and pull the carriage 3 forward u...

Page 41: ...e standard 10 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 the table so the outside tip of the blade is positioned on the inside edge of the line Use a clamp to secure the workpiece beside the blade 2 Lower the cutting head to the depth marked on the workpiece holding the upper arm and adjust the stop knob...

Page 42: ... many other moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw The setup of the saw depends on molding characteristics and application as shown Perform practice cuts on scrap material to achieve best results 1 Always make sure moldings rest firmly against fence and table Use hold down crown molding vice or C clamps whenever possible and place tape on the area being clamped to avoid marks 2 Reduce splinte...

Page 43: ...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 corner lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the saw table When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters remember that the settings are interdependent changing one changes the other as well Fig RR F ...

Page 44: ... 3 LEFT side is finished piece inside corner Right side 1 Position bottom of molding against fence IR 33 9 31 6 Left 2 Miter table set at LEFT 31 6 3 LEFT side is finished piece Outside corner Left side 1 Position bottom of molding against fence OL 33 9 31 6 Left 2 Miter table set at LEFT 31 6 3 RIGHT side is finished piece Outside corner Right side 1 Position top of molding against fence OR 33 9 ...

Page 45: ...166 110 23 32 26 87 26 34 23 93 167 111 22 93 26 51 25 92 23 6t 168 112 22 55 26 15 25 50 23 29 169 113 22 17 25 78 25 08 22 97 170 114 21 79 25 42 24 66 22 66 171 115 21 42 25 05 24 25 22 33 172 116 2t 04 24 68 23 84 22 01 173 117 20 67 24 31 23 43 21 68 174 118 20 30 23 94 23 02 21 36 175 119 19 93 23 57 22 61 2t 03 176 120 19 57 23 20 22 21 20 70 177 121 19 20 22 83 21 80 20 38 178 122 18 84 22...

Page 46: ... cautiously because it is springloaded Then pull out the carbon brush 3 and replace To reassemble reverse the procedure The ears on the metal end of the assembly go in the same hole the carbon part fits into Tighten the cap snugly but do not overtighten Repeat for the carbon brush located on the other side of motor NOTE To reinstall the same brushes first make sure the brushes go back in the way t...

Page 47: ...n page 18 l _ WARNING l Wear proper eye protection to keep debris from entering eyes when removing sawdust from unit LUBRICATION FIG UU 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 Lubricate the following as necessary Chop pivot Apply light ...

Page 48: ...ng 3 Arbor bolt loose 4 Brushes cracked damaged etc 5 Other 1 Limit switch failure 2 Brush worn 3 Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on home panel 1 Brush worn 2 Other SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 R...

Page 49: ...service Sawdust build up Improper operation Dull or warped blade Improper blade size Wood is moving during cut Saw blade not round damaged loose Arbor bolt loose SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION See ADJUSTMENT CUTTING ARM TRAVEL section See OPERATION MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT section Vacuum or blow out dust WEAR EYE PROTECTION Contact Sears Service Center 1 Clean and lubricate moving parts 2 Contact Sears...

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Page 53: ... 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 ASSEMBLY 2 0QQT BRUSH ASSEMBLY 2 0QRO BRUSH COVER 2 2DW9 WAVE WASHER 1 2VGY GEAR BOX AW 1 2VP2 MOTOR COVER 6 1 2VP4 ARMATURE ASSEMBLY 1 2VPU FLOW GUIDE 1 2WPR LEAD WIRE ASSEMBLY 1 3236 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M6 1 0 55 4 32GU CUTTER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1 336U FIELD ASSEM...

Page 54: ...lution phone 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 peri...

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