Craftsman 21221 - 12 in. Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

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Page 1: ...this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1 800 843 1682 Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Part No 137212210001 Printed in Taiwan ...

Page 2: ...al or rental purposes This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps batteries bits or blades This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _ WARNING J Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defe...

Page 3: ... 1 3 4 in x 12 1 4 in R 45 Miter and 45 Bevel R L 2 1 2 in x 8 3 4 in 60 Miter and 45 Bevel R 1 3 4 in x 6 1 4 in _iL WARNING J 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 pow...

Page 4: ...er and all bystanders must read and understand operator s manual before using this product KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK _ DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING I A CAUTION I WARNING indicates a potential...

Page 5: ... will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 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 one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will result in a drop in l...

Page 6: ...ool is unintentionally contacted 20 NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not walk away from a running tool until the blade comes to a complete stop and 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 lub...

Page 7: ...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 12 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 bl...

Page 8: ...parts Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material 25 SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting the tool 26 DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and clean the machine when finished using 27 MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving the machine 28 SHOULD any part of your miter saw be missing damaged or fail in any way or any electrical component fail to perform...

Page 9: ...vide a double thickness of insulation between you and tool s electrical system All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Replacement parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Polarized plugs This saw has a plug that looks like the one shown below To reduce the risk of electrical shock this saw has a polarized plug one b...

Page 10: ...re the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate running at a lower voltage will damage the motor I V_ll lhVj Ill Lvj f _11 _1 11 0 t i _ Q i 1 I el El ill I I _fzViVL_l When using 120 volts only Ampere Rating Total length of Cord More Than Not More Than 25ft 50ft 100ft 150ft O 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 1...

Page 11: ...ard 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 Foreign objects 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 m...

Page 12: ... Screwdriver Slotted Screwdriver 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 Should not gap or overlap when square flipped over see dotted figure 12 ...

Page 13: ...onary 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 IA WARNING i 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 r...

Page 14: ...Switch handle ON OFF trigger switch Lower blade guard Base Miter lock handle Left extension table Turntable Bevel lock handle Mounting hole Left support Belt cover Hold down latch Slide carriage Slide carriage lock knob Laser guide Right extension table Stop plate Quick cam miter table lock Table insert Right support Positive miter detents 14 ...

Page 15: ... and rotate the plate for access to the blade arbor bolt GUARD Protective devise that forms a barrier between a hazardous object such as a blade wheel or cutter and the operator HOLD DOWN LATCH Locks the miter saw in the lowered position for compact storage and transportation INSTRUCTION OR OPERATOR S MANUAL Booklet accompanying your power tool that describes the hazards and safe operation procedu...

Page 16: ...nching 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 completed by a spinning object in one minute SAW BLADE PATH The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the pa...

Page 17: ...the hold down latch 2 3 Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position Fig B 1 Fig A RELEASING CUTTING HEAD FIG B WARNING I To avoid injury and damage to the saw transport or store the miter saw with the cutting head locked in the down position Never use the hold down latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting operations Locking When transporting or storing the miter saw the ...

Page 18: ...designed to rotate and lock at three different position stops 450 left 0 and 450 right for operator convenience To rotate the handle 1 Unlock the handle locking lever 1 by pulling it toward the front of the machine 2 Pull the handle locking latch 2 to the front of the saw and hold in position 3 Rotate the handle to the desired position stop and release the handle locking latch NOTE After releasing...

Page 19: ...ore performing any adjustments or repair NOTE Your miter saw was adjusted at the factory However during shipment slight misalignment may have occurred Check the following settings and adjust if necessary prior to using this miter saw REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT FIG I WARNING I To avoid injury Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting Remove all small pieces of material from t...

Page 20: ...he miter saw 1 to the work surface 5 using the fastening method as shown in Fig J MOUNTING THE MITER SAW FIG J K _ WARNING J To avoid injury form unexpected saw movement Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and lock the cutting head in the lower position using the stop latch Lock the slide carriage in place by tightening the slide carriage lock knob To avoid back injury lift the saw by using ...

Page 21: ...e holding the lower blade guard loosen the cover plate screw 2 with a Phillips screwdriver Rotate the cover plate 3 to expose the arbor bolt 4 Fig N Place the blade end wrench over the arbor bolt 8 Locate the arbor lock 5 on the motor below the belt cover Fig M Press the arbor lock holding it in firmly while turning the blade clockwise The arbor lock will then engage and lock the arbor Continue to...

Page 22: ...h on the arbor bolt 4 Press the arbor lock 5 holding it in firmly while turning the blade counterclockwise When it engages continue to press the arbor lock in while tightening the arbor bolt securely Fig M 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 Phill...

Page 23: ...e 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 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Do not attempt t...

Page 24: ...r line to the left turn the right side set screws 1 2 turn at a time 3 Once alignment of the laser is achieved tighten only 1 2 turn at a time the four set screws 1 Fig 0 Fig P THE UPFRONT SUPPORTS ADJUSTMENT FIG Q R Wide pieces need upfront supports 1 1 Rotate the two upfront supports 1 toward the rear of the saw Laser Switch i l Left Side View Right Side View Fig Q 1 NOTE These supports 1 should...

Page 25: ...cale Indicators Fig T 1 When the blade is exactly 90o 0 to the table loosen the bevel indicator screws 1 using a 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 Adjust bevel indicators 2 to the 0 mark on the bevel scale and retighten the screws Fig T 2 45 Left Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment Fig U 1 Set the miter angle to zero degrees Fully extend the sliding fence completely to the left then pull the bevel detent pin 1 ...

Page 26: ...y 5 Tilt the cutting arm back to the right and recheck alignment 6 Repeat steps until the blade is 45 to the table Once alignment is achieved tighten the Iocknut 3 to secure the positive stop bolt Fig V 4 1 3 2 33 9 Left Right Bevel Adjustment Fig W 1 Set the miter angle to zero degree Fully extend both sliding fences 2 Loosen the bevel lock handle and tilt cutting arm to the 33 9 left bevel posit...

Page 27: ...able lock 1 Fig X 2 Loosen the screw 3 that holds the indicator with a screwdriver 3 Adjust the indicator 2 to the 0 mark and retighten screw ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS FIG Y 1 Loosen the four fence locking bolts 1 2 Lower the cutting arm and lock in position 3 Using a square 3 lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence 2 as shown 4 Adjust the fence 90 to the blad...

Page 28: ...e and prevent it from moving If adjustment is needed see next step Quick cam Miter Table Lock Adjustment Fig Z 1 Press down and lock the miter quick cam table lock 2 Using a 13 mm wrench turn the stop nut 4 to the left as shown to extend the locking arm against the base of the miter saw 3 Test the quick cam miter lock to verify it locks the table into position SETTING CUTTING DEPTH FIG AA The dept...

Page 29: ...adjust thesetting Fig AA 2 SLIDING THE REAR EXTENSION SUPPORT BAR FIG BB WARNING I To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the miter saw due to tipping do not operate the saw without the Rear Extension Support Bar Loosen the two screws 1 and extend the rear extension support bar 2 by sliding it out to match position tighten the two screws Fig BB 1 29 ...

Page 30: ...are 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 spring and lower guard Push the cutting arm all ...

Page 31: ...e specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool To avoid injury from accidental contact assembly or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving Avoid accidental starting make sure the trigger switch is disengaged before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet PLAN YOUR WORK Use the right tool Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do Use a different t...

Page 32: ... 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 saws table Secure work Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it s practical USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES Use extra supports tables sawhorses blocks etc for workpieces large enough to tip Never use another person as a subst...

Page 33: ... 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 Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent movement toward the blade With the power switch OFF bring the saw blade down to the workpiece to see the cutting path of the blade Squeeze trigger switch to start saw Lower blade into wor...

Page 34: ...e removed whenever a 450bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22 50 Unlock the fence cam locking lever 1 by pushing it toward the rear of the machine Extend the fence 2 by sliding it out to match the degree of the bevel cut Lock the fence cam locking lever by pushing it IN toward the fence NOTE When transporting the saw always secure the sliding fence in the collapsed position tow...

Page 35: ...e cutting head to slide freely Fig GG WARNING I 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 CUT FIG HH The sliding compound miter saw is equipped with ten posi...

Page 36: ... through which could result in serious injury At extreme miter or bevel angles the saw blade may also contact the fence The right side sliding fence must be removed when making any right bevel angle cuts greater than 35 in combination with any right hand miter angle This fence must also be removed whenever a 45 bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22 5 Tilt the cutting head to th...

Page 37: ...ng the bevel lock handle 1 3 Set the desired miter angle and lock into position See MITER CUT Fig KK CHOP CUTTING NARROW BOARDS 90 CROSSCUT FIG LL 1 For a chop cutting operations on small workpieces slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the carriage lock knob 1 2 Position the cutting head to the 0 bevel position and lock the bevel lock handle 2 3 Positi...

Page 38: ...th the desired bevel angle and or the miter angle and lock into position 4 If bevel cutting set both the left and right sliding fences 2 to their proper location 5 Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 6 Grasp the switch handle 3 and pull the carriage 4 forward until the center of the saw blade is over the front of the workpiece 5 7 Pull the trigger 6 to turn the saw on 8 When the saw reac...

Page 39: ...he workpiece and position on the table so the inside tip of the blade is positioned on the line Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 2 Lower the cutting head so the tip of the blade touches the top surface workpiece at the marked line 3 While holding the upper arm in position turn the stop knob 2 until it touches the stop plate 1 4 Cut two parallel grooves as shown below Fig OO Cut these ...

Page 40: ... fence should be constructed of straight auxiliary wood approximately 3 4 in thick by 1 1 2 in high by 22 in long Attach the wood fence securely and make a full depth cut to make a blade slot Check for interference between the wood fence and the lower blade guard Adjust if necessary Fig QQ Blade slot CHANGING THE BELT FIG RR SS Unplug your saw 1 Loosen the bolts 1 and remove the belt cover 2 Turn ...

Page 41: ...le 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 UU ne Miter saw table Bevel Miter Settings Fig VV NOTE Al...

Page 42: ...IGHT 31 6 3 LEFT side is finished piece Inside corner Right side 1 Position bottom of molding against fence 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 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 2 Miter table set at RIGHT 31 6 3 R...

Page 43: ... 110 23 32 26 87 26 34 23 93 167 111 22 93 26 51 25 92 23 61 168 112 22 88 26 18 28 50 23 29 169 113 22 17 25 78 25 08 22 97 170 114 21 79 25 42 24 66 22 66 171 118 21 42 28 05 24 25 22 33 172 116 21 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 21 03 176 120 19 87 23 20 22 21 20 70 177 121 19 20 22 83 21 80 20 38 178 122 18 84 22 46...

Page 44: ...k REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES FIG WW Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining or if 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 Remove the cap cautiously because it is springloaded Then pull out the brush and replace Replace for the other side To...

Page 45: ...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 machine oil to points indicated in illustration Central pivot of plastic guard Use light household oil sewing machine oil on metal to metal or metal to plastic guard c...

Page 46: ...apid ON OFF cycling 3 Arbor bolt loose Brushes cracked damaged etc 4 Other 5 Limit switch failure 1 Brush worn 2 Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on home 3 panel Brush worn 1 Other SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Inspect clean replace brushes See MAINTENANCE section Use a recommended blade Let cool down See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE section Retighten See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE se...

Page 47: ...rm wobbles Cutting arm will not fully raise or blade guard won t fully close Blade binds ams burns wood Saw vibrates or shakes 1 Pivot spring not replaced properly after service 2 Sawdust build up 1 Improper operation 2 Dull or warped blade 3 Improper blade size 4 Wood is moving during cut 1 Saw blade not round damaged loose 2 Arbor bolt loose 1 2 1 1 2 Contact Sears Service Center Clean and lubri...

Page 48: ... PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC A I D Description Size Qty I D Qfy 1888 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M6_14 16 Description Size 3LMH LOCKING CABLETIE 3S2X LOCK HANDLE ASS Y 145V HEX WASHER HD BOLT M8 1 25 16 246V TRIGGER SWITCH 25Y1 ARM AW 25YJ CRANK HANDLE 25YL CRANK HANDLE 25YR PLATE 25YU DUST BAG 262N SEGMENT HANDLE 262U GEAR BOX COVER AW 267Y PULLEY 26H6 V RIBBED BElT POIYOURETHANE 26PW SPACER 26U8...

Page 49: ...262U 145V 2QU3 246_ 2LK2 2CG 4 _i 2P4_ OI MH 43B z 0 I1 1 I Z 0 4 k o ...

Page 50: ...CREW M4_0 7 16 OKDH CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 8 OKDM CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 20 OKDR CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 10 OKDV CR RE PAN HD SCREW M6_1 0 16 OKMS HEX NUT M6_1 0T 5 OKMY HEX NUT M8_1 25 T 6 5 OKQY LOCK NUT M8_1 25 T 8 OKQZ NUT M10_1 5 T IO OKR1 LOCK NUT M16_2 0 T 16 Qty I D OKR4 OKSP 25XZ 25YG 25YK 262Q 262R 262S 262V 26HX 26LU 26NH 26NP 26NQ 26NR 26NS 26P7 26PU 26U6 26UQ 27BC 27BU 27BV 27...

Page 51: ...26HX 26PU 27BC 2SY9 _ HE 083I__ 27J9 OH9W 26P7 OJBO 262V 25YK 0Jppz 0KMYa OJXO 26NS ENGV 25YG Z N Ill 0 w 0 C Z o I r n r_ 0 o I ll r Z 0 0 o ...

Page 52: ...HD SCREW 0KDU CR RE PANHD SCREW 0KR2 LOCK NUT 0KR3 LOCK NUT 0LYT STEELBALL 20PL CLAMP HANDLE 224U ROLL PIN 23SR COMPRESSION SPRING M5_0 8 6 M5_0 8 8 M5 0 8 20 M6_ 1 0 12 M5_0 8 T 5 M6_1 0 T 6 2 2 t 4 4 4 4 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 25V3 KNOB 25XX BASE 25Y0 ASSIST FENCE 25Y2 EXTENSION WING 25Y3 ASSIST FENCE 25Y6 EXTENSION WING 25Y8 FENCE 25YA LOCKING HANDLE ASS Y 25YV PLATE 25YW PLATE RIGHT 262T FENCE ...

Page 53: ...27KP _ L io _ I J J J 25XX J Z N m _ 0 0 u o 0 C Z 0 I r n r_ 0 0 I ll r Z 0 0 o ...

Page 54: ... 20 1 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 8 2 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 25 2 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 50 2 PLASTIC SCREW M5 0 8 6 2 FLOW GUIDE 1 BRUSH HOLDER ASS Y b27 26 5 2 BRUSH ASS Y 2 BRUSH COVER 2 RUBBER PIN 1 ARMATURE ASS Y 1 FRONT HOUSING AW 1 MOTOR PULLEY 1 FIELD ASS Y 1 CR RE PAN HEAD TAPPING WASHER SCREW M5 12 65 2 MOTOR HOUSING ASS Y 1 HEX HD SCREW WASHER SCREW M6 1 0 t6 1 ...

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Page 56: ... sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6685 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n Au Canada pour ...

Page 57: ...this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1 800 843 1682 Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Part No 137212210001 Printed in Taiwan ...

Page 58: ...al or rental purposes This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps batteries bits or blades This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _ WARNING J Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defe...

Page 59: ... 1 3 4 in x 12 1 4 in R 45 Miter and 45 Bevel R L 2 1 2 in x 8 3 4 in 60 Miter and 45 Bevel R 1 3 4 in x 6 1 4 in _iL WARNING J 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 pow...

Page 60: ...er and all bystanders must read and understand operator s manual before using this product KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK _ DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING I A CAUTION I WARNING indicates a potential...

Page 61: ... will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 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 one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will result in a drop in l...

Page 62: ...ool is unintentionally contacted 20 NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not walk away from a running tool until the blade comes to a complete stop and 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 lub...

Page 63: ...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 12 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 bl...

Page 64: ...parts Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material 25 SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting the tool 26 DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and clean the machine when finished using 27 MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving the machine 28 SHOULD any part of your miter saw be missing damaged or fail in any way or any electrical component fail to perform...

Page 65: ...vide a double thickness of insulation between you and tool s electrical system All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Replacement parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Polarized plugs This saw has a plug that looks like the one shown below To reduce the risk of electrical shock this saw has a polarized plug one b...

Page 66: ...re the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate running at a lower voltage will damage the motor I V_ll lhVj Ill Lvj f _11 _1 11 0 t i _ Q i 1 I el El ill I I _fzViVL_l When using 120 volts only Ampere Rating Total length of Cord More Than Not More Than 25ft 50ft 100ft 150ft O 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 1...

Page 67: ...ard 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 Foreign objects 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 m...

Page 68: ... Screwdriver Slotted Screwdriver 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 Should not gap or overlap when square flipped over see dotted figure 12 ...

Page 69: ...onary 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 IA WARNING i 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 r...

Page 70: ...Switch handle ON OFF trigger switch Lower blade guard Base Miter lock handle Left extension table Turntable Bevel lock handle Mounting hole Left support Belt cover Hold down latch Slide carriage Slide carriage lock knob Laser guide Right extension table Stop plate Quick cam miter table lock Table insert Right support Positive miter detents 14 ...

Page 71: ... and rotate the plate for access to the blade arbor bolt GUARD Protective devise that forms a barrier between a hazardous object such as a blade wheel or cutter and the operator HOLD DOWN LATCH Locks the miter saw in the lowered position for compact storage and transportation INSTRUCTION OR OPERATOR S MANUAL Booklet accompanying your power tool that describes the hazards and safe operation procedu...

Page 72: ...nching 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 completed by a spinning object in one minute SAW BLADE PATH The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the pa...

Page 73: ...the hold down latch 2 3 Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position Fig B 1 Fig A RELEASING CUTTING HEAD FIG B WARNING I To avoid injury and damage to the saw transport or store the miter saw with the cutting head locked in the down position Never use the hold down latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting operations Locking When transporting or storing the miter saw the ...

Page 74: ...designed to rotate and lock at three different position stops 450 left 0 and 450 right for operator convenience To rotate the handle 1 Unlock the handle locking lever 1 by pulling it toward the front of the machine 2 Pull the handle locking latch 2 to the front of the saw and hold in position 3 Rotate the handle to the desired position stop and release the handle locking latch NOTE After releasing...

Page 75: ...ore performing any adjustments or repair NOTE Your miter saw was adjusted at the factory However during shipment slight misalignment may have occurred Check the following settings and adjust if necessary prior to using this miter saw REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT FIG I WARNING I To avoid injury Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting Remove all small pieces of material from t...

Page 76: ...he miter saw 1 to the work surface 5 using the fastening method as shown in Fig J MOUNTING THE MITER SAW FIG J K _ WARNING J To avoid injury form unexpected saw movement Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and lock the cutting head in the lower position using the stop latch Lock the slide carriage in place by tightening the slide carriage lock knob To avoid back injury lift the saw by using ...

Page 77: ...e holding the lower blade guard loosen the cover plate screw 2 with a Phillips screwdriver Rotate the cover plate 3 to expose the arbor bolt 4 Fig N Place the blade end wrench over the arbor bolt 8 Locate the arbor lock 5 on the motor below the belt cover Fig M Press the arbor lock holding it in firmly while turning the blade clockwise The arbor lock will then engage and lock the arbor Continue to...

Page 78: ...h on the arbor bolt 4 Press the arbor lock 5 holding it in firmly while turning the blade counterclockwise When it engages continue to press the arbor lock in while tightening the arbor bolt securely Fig M 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 Phill...

Page 79: ...e 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 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Do not attempt t...

Page 80: ...r line to the left turn the right side set screws 1 2 turn at a time 3 Once alignment of the laser is achieved tighten only 1 2 turn at a time the four set screws 1 Fig 0 Fig P THE UPFRONT SUPPORTS ADJUSTMENT FIG Q R Wide pieces need upfront supports 1 1 Rotate the two upfront supports 1 toward the rear of the saw Laser Switch i l Left Side View Right Side View Fig Q 1 NOTE These supports 1 should...

Page 81: ...cale Indicators Fig T 1 When the blade is exactly 90o 0 to the table loosen the bevel indicator screws 1 using a 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 Adjust bevel indicators 2 to the 0 mark on the bevel scale and retighten the screws Fig T 2 45 Left Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment Fig U 1 Set the miter angle to zero degrees Fully extend the sliding fence completely to the left then pull the bevel detent pin 1 ...

Page 82: ...y 5 Tilt the cutting arm back to the right and recheck alignment 6 Repeat steps until the blade is 45 to the table Once alignment is achieved tighten the Iocknut 3 to secure the positive stop bolt Fig V 4 1 3 2 33 9 Left Right Bevel Adjustment Fig W 1 Set the miter angle to zero degree Fully extend both sliding fences 2 Loosen the bevel lock handle and tilt cutting arm to the 33 9 left bevel posit...

Page 83: ...able lock 1 Fig X 2 Loosen the screw 3 that holds the indicator with a screwdriver 3 Adjust the indicator 2 to the 0 mark and retighten screw ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS FIG Y 1 Loosen the four fence locking bolts 1 2 Lower the cutting arm and lock in position 3 Using a square 3 lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence 2 as shown 4 Adjust the fence 90 to the blad...

Page 84: ...e and prevent it from moving If adjustment is needed see next step Quick cam Miter Table Lock Adjustment Fig Z 1 Press down and lock the miter quick cam table lock 2 Using a 13 mm wrench turn the stop nut 4 to the left as shown to extend the locking arm against the base of the miter saw 3 Test the quick cam miter lock to verify it locks the table into position SETTING CUTTING DEPTH FIG AA The dept...

Page 85: ...adjust thesetting Fig AA 2 SLIDING THE REAR EXTENSION SUPPORT BAR FIG BB WARNING I To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the miter saw due to tipping do not operate the saw without the Rear Extension Support Bar Loosen the two screws 1 and extend the rear extension support bar 2 by sliding it out to match position tighten the two screws Fig BB 1 29 ...

Page 86: ...are 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 spring and lower guard Push the cutting arm all ...

Page 87: ...e specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool To avoid injury from accidental contact assembly or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving Avoid accidental starting make sure the trigger switch is disengaged before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet PLAN YOUR WORK Use the right tool Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do Use a different t...

Page 88: ... 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 saws table Secure work Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it s practical USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES Use extra supports tables sawhorses blocks etc for workpieces large enough to tip Never use another person as a subst...

Page 89: ... 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 Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent movement toward the blade With the power switch OFF bring the saw blade down to the workpiece to see the cutting path of the blade Squeeze trigger switch to start saw Lower blade into wor...

Page 90: ...e removed whenever a 450bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22 50 Unlock the fence cam locking lever 1 by pushing it toward the rear of the machine Extend the fence 2 by sliding it out to match the degree of the bevel cut Lock the fence cam locking lever by pushing it IN toward the fence NOTE When transporting the saw always secure the sliding fence in the collapsed position tow...

Page 91: ...e cutting head to slide freely Fig GG WARNING I 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 CUT FIG HH The sliding compound miter saw is equipped with ten posi...

Page 92: ... through which could result in serious injury At extreme miter or bevel angles the saw blade may also contact the fence The right side sliding fence must be removed when making any right bevel angle cuts greater than 35 in combination with any right hand miter angle This fence must also be removed whenever a 45 bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22 5 Tilt the cutting head to th...

Page 93: ...ng the bevel lock handle 1 3 Set the desired miter angle and lock into position See MITER CUT Fig KK CHOP CUTTING NARROW BOARDS 90 CROSSCUT FIG LL 1 For a chop cutting operations on small workpieces slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the carriage lock knob 1 2 Position the cutting head to the 0 bevel position and lock the bevel lock handle 2 3 Positi...

Page 94: ...th the desired bevel angle and or the miter angle and lock into position 4 If bevel cutting set both the left and right sliding fences 2 to their proper location 5 Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 6 Grasp the switch handle 3 and pull the carriage 4 forward until the center of the saw blade is over the front of the workpiece 5 7 Pull the trigger 6 to turn the saw on 8 When the saw reac...

Page 95: ...he workpiece and position on the table so the inside tip of the blade is positioned on the line Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 2 Lower the cutting head so the tip of the blade touches the top surface workpiece at the marked line 3 While holding the upper arm in position turn the stop knob 2 until it touches the stop plate 1 4 Cut two parallel grooves as shown below Fig OO Cut these ...

Page 96: ... fence should be constructed of straight auxiliary wood approximately 3 4 in thick by 1 1 2 in high by 22 in long Attach the wood fence securely and make a full depth cut to make a blade slot Check for interference between the wood fence and the lower blade guard Adjust if necessary Fig QQ Blade slot CHANGING THE BELT FIG RR SS Unplug your saw 1 Loosen the bolts 1 and remove the belt cover 2 Turn ...

Page 97: ...le 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 UU ne Miter saw table Bevel Miter Settings Fig VV NOTE Al...

Page 98: ...IGHT 31 6 3 LEFT side is finished piece Inside corner Right side 1 Position bottom of molding against fence 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 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 2 Miter table set at RIGHT 31 6 3 R...

Page 99: ... 110 23 32 26 87 26 34 23 93 167 111 22 93 26 51 25 92 23 61 168 112 22 88 26 18 28 50 23 29 169 113 22 17 25 78 25 08 22 97 170 114 21 79 25 42 24 66 22 66 171 118 21 42 28 05 24 25 22 33 172 116 21 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 21 03 176 120 19 87 23 20 22 21 20 70 177 121 19 20 22 83 21 80 20 38 178 122 18 84 22 46...

Page 100: ...k REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES FIG WW Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining or if 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 Remove the cap cautiously because it is springloaded Then pull out the brush and replace Replace for the other side To...

Page 101: ...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 machine oil to points indicated in illustration Central pivot of plastic guard Use light household oil sewing machine oil on metal to metal or metal to plastic guard c...

Page 102: ...apid ON OFF cycling 3 Arbor bolt loose Brushes cracked damaged etc 4 Other 5 Limit switch failure 1 Brush worn 2 Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on home 3 panel Brush worn 1 Other SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Inspect clean replace brushes See MAINTENANCE section Use a recommended blade Let cool down See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE section Retighten See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE se...

Page 103: ...rm wobbles Cutting arm will not fully raise or blade guard won t fully close Blade binds ams burns wood Saw vibrates or shakes 1 Pivot spring not replaced properly after service 2 Sawdust build up 1 Improper operation 2 Dull or warped blade 3 Improper blade size 4 Wood is moving during cut 1 Saw blade not round damaged loose 2 Arbor bolt loose 1 2 1 1 2 Contact Sears Service Center Clean and lubri...

Page 104: ... PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC A I D Description Size Qty I D Qfy 1888 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M6_14 16 Description Size 3LMH LOCKING CABLETIE 3S2X LOCK HANDLE ASS Y 145V HEX WASHER HD BOLT M8 1 25 16 246V TRIGGER SWITCH 25Y1 ARM AW 25YJ CRANK HANDLE 25YL CRANK HANDLE 25YR PLATE 25YU DUST BAG 262N SEGMENT HANDLE 262U GEAR BOX COVER AW 267Y PULLEY 26H6 V RIBBED BElT POIYOURETHANE 26PW SPACER 26U8...

Page 105: ...262U 145V 2QU3 246_ 2LK2 2CG 4 _i 2P4_ OI MH 43B z 0 I1 1 I Z 0 4 k o ...

Page 106: ...CREW M4_0 7 16 OKDH CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 8 OKDM CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 20 OKDR CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 10 OKDV CR RE PAN HD SCREW M6_1 0 16 OKMS HEX NUT M6_1 0T 5 OKMY HEX NUT M8_1 25 T 6 5 OKQY LOCK NUT M8_1 25 T 8 OKQZ NUT M10_1 5 T IO OKR1 LOCK NUT M16_2 0 T 16 Qty I D OKR4 OKSP 25XZ 25YG 25YK 262Q 262R 262S 262V 26HX 26LU 26NH 26NP 26NQ 26NR 26NS 26P7 26PU 26U6 26UQ 27BC 27BU 27BV 27...

Page 107: ...26HX 26PU 27BC 2SY9 _ HE 083I__ 27J9 OH9W 26P7 OJBO 262V 25YK 0Jppz 0KMYa OJXO 26NS ENGV 25YG Z N Ill 0 w 0 C Z o I r n r_ 0 o I ll r Z 0 0 o ...

Page 108: ...HD SCREW 0KDU CR RE PANHD SCREW 0KR2 LOCK NUT 0KR3 LOCK NUT 0LYT STEELBALL 20PL CLAMP HANDLE 224U ROLL PIN 23SR COMPRESSION SPRING M5_0 8 6 M5_0 8 8 M5 0 8 20 M6_ 1 0 12 M5_0 8 T 5 M6_1 0 T 6 2 2 t 4 4 4 4 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 25V3 KNOB 25XX BASE 25Y0 ASSIST FENCE 25Y2 EXTENSION WING 25Y3 ASSIST FENCE 25Y6 EXTENSION WING 25Y8 FENCE 25YA LOCKING HANDLE ASS Y 25YV PLATE 25YW PLATE RIGHT 262T FENCE ...

Page 109: ...27KP _ L io _ I J J J 25XX J Z N m _ 0 0 u o 0 C Z 0 I r n r_ 0 0 I ll r Z 0 0 o ...

Page 110: ... 20 1 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 8 2 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 25 2 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 50 2 PLASTIC SCREW M5 0 8 6 2 FLOW GUIDE 1 BRUSH HOLDER ASS Y b27 26 5 2 BRUSH ASS Y 2 BRUSH COVER 2 RUBBER PIN 1 ARMATURE ASS Y 1 FRONT HOUSING AW 1 MOTOR PULLEY 1 FIELD ASS Y 1 CR RE PAN HEAD TAPPING WASHER SCREW M5 12 65 2 MOTOR HOUSING ASS Y 1 HEX HD SCREW WASHER SCREW M6 1 0 t6 1 ...

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Page 112: ... sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6685 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n Au Canada pour ...

Page 113: ...this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1 800 843 1682 Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Part No 137212210001 Printed in Taiwan ...

Page 114: ...al or rental purposes This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps batteries bits or blades This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _ WARNING J Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defe...

Page 115: ... 1 3 4 in x 12 1 4 in R 45 Miter and 45 Bevel R L 2 1 2 in x 8 3 4 in 60 Miter and 45 Bevel R 1 3 4 in x 6 1 4 in _iL WARNING J 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 pow...

Page 116: ...er and all bystanders must read and understand operator s manual before using this product KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK _ DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING I A CAUTION I WARNING indicates a potential...

Page 117: ... will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 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 one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will result in a drop in l...

Page 118: ...ool is unintentionally contacted 20 NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not walk away from a running tool until the blade comes to a complete stop and 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 lub...

Page 119: ...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 12 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 bl...

Page 120: ...parts Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material 25 SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting the tool 26 DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and clean the machine when finished using 27 MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving the machine 28 SHOULD any part of your miter saw be missing damaged or fail in any way or any electrical component fail to perform...

Page 121: ...vide a double thickness of insulation between you and tool s electrical system All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Replacement parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Polarized plugs This saw has a plug that looks like the one shown below To reduce the risk of electrical shock this saw has a polarized plug one b...

Page 122: ...re the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate running at a lower voltage will damage the motor I V_ll lhVj Ill Lvj f _11 _1 11 0 t i _ Q i 1 I el El ill I I _fzViVL_l When using 120 volts only Ampere Rating Total length of Cord More Than Not More Than 25ft 50ft 100ft 150ft O 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 1...

Page 123: ...ard 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 Foreign objects 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 m...

Page 124: ... Screwdriver Slotted Screwdriver 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 Should not gap or overlap when square flipped over see dotted figure 12 ...

Page 125: ...onary 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 IA WARNING i 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 r...

Page 126: ...Switch handle ON OFF trigger switch Lower blade guard Base Miter lock handle Left extension table Turntable Bevel lock handle Mounting hole Left support Belt cover Hold down latch Slide carriage Slide carriage lock knob Laser guide Right extension table Stop plate Quick cam miter table lock Table insert Right support Positive miter detents 14 ...

Page 127: ... and rotate the plate for access to the blade arbor bolt GUARD Protective devise that forms a barrier between a hazardous object such as a blade wheel or cutter and the operator HOLD DOWN LATCH Locks the miter saw in the lowered position for compact storage and transportation INSTRUCTION OR OPERATOR S MANUAL Booklet accompanying your power tool that describes the hazards and safe operation procedu...

Page 128: ...nching 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 completed by a spinning object in one minute SAW BLADE PATH The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the pa...

Page 129: ...the hold down latch 2 3 Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position Fig B 1 Fig A RELEASING CUTTING HEAD FIG B WARNING I To avoid injury and damage to the saw transport or store the miter saw with the cutting head locked in the down position Never use the hold down latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting operations Locking When transporting or storing the miter saw the ...

Page 130: ...designed to rotate and lock at three different position stops 450 left 0 and 450 right for operator convenience To rotate the handle 1 Unlock the handle locking lever 1 by pulling it toward the front of the machine 2 Pull the handle locking latch 2 to the front of the saw and hold in position 3 Rotate the handle to the desired position stop and release the handle locking latch NOTE After releasing...

Page 131: ...ore performing any adjustments or repair NOTE Your miter saw was adjusted at the factory However during shipment slight misalignment may have occurred Check the following settings and adjust if necessary prior to using this miter saw REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT FIG I WARNING I To avoid injury Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting Remove all small pieces of material from t...

Page 132: ...he miter saw 1 to the work surface 5 using the fastening method as shown in Fig J MOUNTING THE MITER SAW FIG J K _ WARNING J To avoid injury form unexpected saw movement Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and lock the cutting head in the lower position using the stop latch Lock the slide carriage in place by tightening the slide carriage lock knob To avoid back injury lift the saw by using ...

Page 133: ...e holding the lower blade guard loosen the cover plate screw 2 with a Phillips screwdriver Rotate the cover plate 3 to expose the arbor bolt 4 Fig N Place the blade end wrench over the arbor bolt 8 Locate the arbor lock 5 on the motor below the belt cover Fig M Press the arbor lock holding it in firmly while turning the blade clockwise The arbor lock will then engage and lock the arbor Continue to...

Page 134: ...h on the arbor bolt 4 Press the arbor lock 5 holding it in firmly while turning the blade counterclockwise When it engages continue to press the arbor lock in while tightening the arbor bolt securely Fig M 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 Phill...

Page 135: ...e 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 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Do not attempt t...

Page 136: ...r line to the left turn the right side set screws 1 2 turn at a time 3 Once alignment of the laser is achieved tighten only 1 2 turn at a time the four set screws 1 Fig 0 Fig P THE UPFRONT SUPPORTS ADJUSTMENT FIG Q R Wide pieces need upfront supports 1 1 Rotate the two upfront supports 1 toward the rear of the saw Laser Switch i l Left Side View Right Side View Fig Q 1 NOTE These supports 1 should...

Page 137: ...cale Indicators Fig T 1 When the blade is exactly 90o 0 to the table loosen the bevel indicator screws 1 using a 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 Adjust bevel indicators 2 to the 0 mark on the bevel scale and retighten the screws Fig T 2 45 Left Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment Fig U 1 Set the miter angle to zero degrees Fully extend the sliding fence completely to the left then pull the bevel detent pin 1 ...

Page 138: ...y 5 Tilt the cutting arm back to the right and recheck alignment 6 Repeat steps until the blade is 45 to the table Once alignment is achieved tighten the Iocknut 3 to secure the positive stop bolt Fig V 4 1 3 2 33 9 Left Right Bevel Adjustment Fig W 1 Set the miter angle to zero degree Fully extend both sliding fences 2 Loosen the bevel lock handle and tilt cutting arm to the 33 9 left bevel posit...

Page 139: ...able lock 1 Fig X 2 Loosen the screw 3 that holds the indicator with a screwdriver 3 Adjust the indicator 2 to the 0 mark and retighten screw ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS FIG Y 1 Loosen the four fence locking bolts 1 2 Lower the cutting arm and lock in position 3 Using a square 3 lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence 2 as shown 4 Adjust the fence 90 to the blad...

Page 140: ...e and prevent it from moving If adjustment is needed see next step Quick cam Miter Table Lock Adjustment Fig Z 1 Press down and lock the miter quick cam table lock 2 Using a 13 mm wrench turn the stop nut 4 to the left as shown to extend the locking arm against the base of the miter saw 3 Test the quick cam miter lock to verify it locks the table into position SETTING CUTTING DEPTH FIG AA The dept...

Page 141: ...adjust thesetting Fig AA 2 SLIDING THE REAR EXTENSION SUPPORT BAR FIG BB WARNING I To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the miter saw due to tipping do not operate the saw without the Rear Extension Support Bar Loosen the two screws 1 and extend the rear extension support bar 2 by sliding it out to match position tighten the two screws Fig BB 1 29 ...

Page 142: ...are 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 spring and lower guard Push the cutting arm all ...

Page 143: ...e specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool To avoid injury from accidental contact assembly or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving Avoid accidental starting make sure the trigger switch is disengaged before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet PLAN YOUR WORK Use the right tool Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do Use a different t...

Page 144: ... 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 saws table Secure work Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it s practical USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES Use extra supports tables sawhorses blocks etc for workpieces large enough to tip Never use another person as a subst...

Page 145: ... 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 Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent movement toward the blade With the power switch OFF bring the saw blade down to the workpiece to see the cutting path of the blade Squeeze trigger switch to start saw Lower blade into wor...

Page 146: ...e removed whenever a 450bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22 50 Unlock the fence cam locking lever 1 by pushing it toward the rear of the machine Extend the fence 2 by sliding it out to match the degree of the bevel cut Lock the fence cam locking lever by pushing it IN toward the fence NOTE When transporting the saw always secure the sliding fence in the collapsed position tow...

Page 147: ...e cutting head to slide freely Fig GG WARNING I 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 CUT FIG HH The sliding compound miter saw is equipped with ten posi...

Page 148: ... through which could result in serious injury At extreme miter or bevel angles the saw blade may also contact the fence The right side sliding fence must be removed when making any right bevel angle cuts greater than 35 in combination with any right hand miter angle This fence must also be removed whenever a 45 bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22 5 Tilt the cutting head to th...

Page 149: ...ng the bevel lock handle 1 3 Set the desired miter angle and lock into position See MITER CUT Fig KK CHOP CUTTING NARROW BOARDS 90 CROSSCUT FIG LL 1 For a chop cutting operations on small workpieces slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the carriage lock knob 1 2 Position the cutting head to the 0 bevel position and lock the bevel lock handle 2 3 Positi...

Page 150: ...th the desired bevel angle and or the miter angle and lock into position 4 If bevel cutting set both the left and right sliding fences 2 to their proper location 5 Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 6 Grasp the switch handle 3 and pull the carriage 4 forward until the center of the saw blade is over the front of the workpiece 5 7 Pull the trigger 6 to turn the saw on 8 When the saw reac...

Page 151: ...he workpiece and position on the table so the inside tip of the blade is positioned on the line Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 2 Lower the cutting head so the tip of the blade touches the top surface workpiece at the marked line 3 While holding the upper arm in position turn the stop knob 2 until it touches the stop plate 1 4 Cut two parallel grooves as shown below Fig OO Cut these ...

Page 152: ... fence should be constructed of straight auxiliary wood approximately 3 4 in thick by 1 1 2 in high by 22 in long Attach the wood fence securely and make a full depth cut to make a blade slot Check for interference between the wood fence and the lower blade guard Adjust if necessary Fig QQ Blade slot CHANGING THE BELT FIG RR SS Unplug your saw 1 Loosen the bolts 1 and remove the belt cover 2 Turn ...

Page 153: ...le 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 UU ne Miter saw table Bevel Miter Settings Fig VV NOTE Al...

Page 154: ...IGHT 31 6 3 LEFT side is finished piece Inside corner Right side 1 Position bottom of molding against fence 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 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 2 Miter table set at RIGHT 31 6 3 R...

Page 155: ... 110 23 32 26 87 26 34 23 93 167 111 22 93 26 51 25 92 23 61 168 112 22 88 26 18 28 50 23 29 169 113 22 17 25 78 25 08 22 97 170 114 21 79 25 42 24 66 22 66 171 118 21 42 28 05 24 25 22 33 172 116 21 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 21 03 176 120 19 87 23 20 22 21 20 70 177 121 19 20 22 83 21 80 20 38 178 122 18 84 22 46...

Page 156: ...k REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES FIG WW Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining or if 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 Remove the cap cautiously because it is springloaded Then pull out the brush and replace Replace for the other side To...

Page 157: ...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 machine oil to points indicated in illustration Central pivot of plastic guard Use light household oil sewing machine oil on metal to metal or metal to plastic guard c...

Page 158: ...apid ON OFF cycling 3 Arbor bolt loose Brushes cracked damaged etc 4 Other 5 Limit switch failure 1 Brush worn 2 Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on home 3 panel Brush worn 1 Other SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Inspect clean replace brushes See MAINTENANCE section Use a recommended blade Let cool down See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE section Retighten See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE se...

Page 159: ...rm wobbles Cutting arm will not fully raise or blade guard won t fully close Blade binds ams burns wood Saw vibrates or shakes 1 Pivot spring not replaced properly after service 2 Sawdust build up 1 Improper operation 2 Dull or warped blade 3 Improper blade size 4 Wood is moving during cut 1 Saw blade not round damaged loose 2 Arbor bolt loose 1 2 1 1 2 Contact Sears Service Center Clean and lubri...

Page 160: ... PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC A I D Description Size Qty I D Qfy 1888 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M6_14 16 Description Size 3LMH LOCKING CABLETIE 3S2X LOCK HANDLE ASS Y 145V HEX WASHER HD BOLT M8 1 25 16 246V TRIGGER SWITCH 25Y1 ARM AW 25YJ CRANK HANDLE 25YL CRANK HANDLE 25YR PLATE 25YU DUST BAG 262N SEGMENT HANDLE 262U GEAR BOX COVER AW 267Y PULLEY 26H6 V RIBBED BElT POIYOURETHANE 26PW SPACER 26U8...

Page 161: ...262U 145V 2QU3 246_ 2LK2 2CG 4 _i 2P4_ OI MH 43B z 0 I1 1 I Z 0 4 k o ...

Page 162: ...CREW M4_0 7 16 OKDH CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 8 OKDM CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 20 OKDR CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 10 OKDV CR RE PAN HD SCREW M6_1 0 16 OKMS HEX NUT M6_1 0T 5 OKMY HEX NUT M8_1 25 T 6 5 OKQY LOCK NUT M8_1 25 T 8 OKQZ NUT M10_1 5 T IO OKR1 LOCK NUT M16_2 0 T 16 Qty I D OKR4 OKSP 25XZ 25YG 25YK 262Q 262R 262S 262V 26HX 26LU 26NH 26NP 26NQ 26NR 26NS 26P7 26PU 26U6 26UQ 27BC 27BU 27BV 27...

Page 163: ...26HX 26PU 27BC 2SY9 _ HE 083I__ 27J9 OH9W 26P7 OJBO 262V 25YK 0Jppz 0KMYa OJXO 26NS ENGV 25YG Z N Ill 0 w 0 C Z o I r n r_ 0 o I ll r Z 0 0 o ...

Page 164: ...HD SCREW 0KDU CR RE PANHD SCREW 0KR2 LOCK NUT 0KR3 LOCK NUT 0LYT STEELBALL 20PL CLAMP HANDLE 224U ROLL PIN 23SR COMPRESSION SPRING M5_0 8 6 M5_0 8 8 M5 0 8 20 M6_ 1 0 12 M5_0 8 T 5 M6_1 0 T 6 2 2 t 4 4 4 4 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 25V3 KNOB 25XX BASE 25Y0 ASSIST FENCE 25Y2 EXTENSION WING 25Y3 ASSIST FENCE 25Y6 EXTENSION WING 25Y8 FENCE 25YA LOCKING HANDLE ASS Y 25YV PLATE 25YW PLATE RIGHT 262T FENCE ...

Page 165: ...27KP _ L io _ I J J J 25XX J Z N m _ 0 0 u o 0 C Z 0 I r n r_ 0 0 I ll r Z 0 0 o ...

Page 166: ... 20 1 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 8 2 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 25 2 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 50 2 PLASTIC SCREW M5 0 8 6 2 FLOW GUIDE 1 BRUSH HOLDER ASS Y b27 26 5 2 BRUSH ASS Y 2 BRUSH COVER 2 RUBBER PIN 1 ARMATURE ASS Y 1 FRONT HOUSING AW 1 MOTOR PULLEY 1 FIELD ASS Y 1 CR RE PAN HEAD TAPPING WASHER SCREW M5 12 65 2 MOTOR HOUSING ASS Y 1 HEX HD SCREW WASHER SCREW M6 1 0 t6 1 ...

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Page 168: ... sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6685 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n Au Canada pour ...

Page 169: ...this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1 800 843 1682 Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Part No 137212210001 Printed in Taiwan ...

Page 170: ...al or rental purposes This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps batteries bits or blades This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _ WARNING J Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defe...

Page 171: ... 1 3 4 in x 12 1 4 in R 45 Miter and 45 Bevel R L 2 1 2 in x 8 3 4 in 60 Miter and 45 Bevel R 1 3 4 in x 6 1 4 in _iL WARNING J 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 pow...

Page 172: ...er and all bystanders must read and understand operator s manual before using this product KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK _ DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING I A CAUTION I WARNING indicates a potential...

Page 173: ... will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 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 one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will result in a drop in l...

Page 174: ...ool is unintentionally contacted 20 NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not walk away from a running tool until the blade comes to a complete stop and 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 lub...

Page 175: ...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 12 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 bl...

Page 176: ...parts Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material 25 SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting the tool 26 DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and clean the machine when finished using 27 MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving the machine 28 SHOULD any part of your miter saw be missing damaged or fail in any way or any electrical component fail to perform...

Page 177: ...vide a double thickness of insulation between you and tool s electrical system All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Replacement parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Polarized plugs This saw has a plug that looks like the one shown below To reduce the risk of electrical shock this saw has a polarized plug one b...

Page 178: ...re the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate running at a lower voltage will damage the motor I V_ll lhVj Ill Lvj f _11 _1 11 0 t i _ Q i 1 I el El ill I I _fzViVL_l When using 120 volts only Ampere Rating Total length of Cord More Than Not More Than 25ft 50ft 100ft 150ft O 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 1...

Page 179: ...ard 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 Foreign objects 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 m...

Page 180: ... Screwdriver Slotted Screwdriver 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 Should not gap or overlap when square flipped over see dotted figure 12 ...

Page 181: ...onary 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 IA WARNING i 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 r...

Page 182: ...Switch handle ON OFF trigger switch Lower blade guard Base Miter lock handle Left extension table Turntable Bevel lock handle Mounting hole Left support Belt cover Hold down latch Slide carriage Slide carriage lock knob Laser guide Right extension table Stop plate Quick cam miter table lock Table insert Right support Positive miter detents 14 ...

Page 183: ... and rotate the plate for access to the blade arbor bolt GUARD Protective devise that forms a barrier between a hazardous object such as a blade wheel or cutter and the operator HOLD DOWN LATCH Locks the miter saw in the lowered position for compact storage and transportation INSTRUCTION OR OPERATOR S MANUAL Booklet accompanying your power tool that describes the hazards and safe operation procedu...

Page 184: ...nching 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 completed by a spinning object in one minute SAW BLADE PATH The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the pa...

Page 185: ...the hold down latch 2 3 Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position Fig B 1 Fig A RELEASING CUTTING HEAD FIG B WARNING I To avoid injury and damage to the saw transport or store the miter saw with the cutting head locked in the down position Never use the hold down latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting operations Locking When transporting or storing the miter saw the ...

Page 186: ...designed to rotate and lock at three different position stops 450 left 0 and 450 right for operator convenience To rotate the handle 1 Unlock the handle locking lever 1 by pulling it toward the front of the machine 2 Pull the handle locking latch 2 to the front of the saw and hold in position 3 Rotate the handle to the desired position stop and release the handle locking latch NOTE After releasing...

Page 187: ...ore performing any adjustments or repair NOTE Your miter saw was adjusted at the factory However during shipment slight misalignment may have occurred Check the following settings and adjust if necessary prior to using this miter saw REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT FIG I WARNING I To avoid injury Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting Remove all small pieces of material from t...

Page 188: ...he miter saw 1 to the work surface 5 using the fastening method as shown in Fig J MOUNTING THE MITER SAW FIG J K _ WARNING J To avoid injury form unexpected saw movement Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and lock the cutting head in the lower position using the stop latch Lock the slide carriage in place by tightening the slide carriage lock knob To avoid back injury lift the saw by using ...

Page 189: ...e holding the lower blade guard loosen the cover plate screw 2 with a Phillips screwdriver Rotate the cover plate 3 to expose the arbor bolt 4 Fig N Place the blade end wrench over the arbor bolt 8 Locate the arbor lock 5 on the motor below the belt cover Fig M Press the arbor lock holding it in firmly while turning the blade clockwise The arbor lock will then engage and lock the arbor Continue to...

Page 190: ...h on the arbor bolt 4 Press the arbor lock 5 holding it in firmly while turning the blade counterclockwise When it engages continue to press the arbor lock in while tightening the arbor bolt securely Fig M 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 Phill...

Page 191: ...e 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 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Do not attempt t...

Page 192: ...r line to the left turn the right side set screws 1 2 turn at a time 3 Once alignment of the laser is achieved tighten only 1 2 turn at a time the four set screws 1 Fig 0 Fig P THE UPFRONT SUPPORTS ADJUSTMENT FIG Q R Wide pieces need upfront supports 1 1 Rotate the two upfront supports 1 toward the rear of the saw Laser Switch i l Left Side View Right Side View Fig Q 1 NOTE These supports 1 should...

Page 193: ...cale Indicators Fig T 1 When the blade is exactly 90o 0 to the table loosen the bevel indicator screws 1 using a 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 Adjust bevel indicators 2 to the 0 mark on the bevel scale and retighten the screws Fig T 2 45 Left Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment Fig U 1 Set the miter angle to zero degrees Fully extend the sliding fence completely to the left then pull the bevel detent pin 1 ...

Page 194: ...y 5 Tilt the cutting arm back to the right and recheck alignment 6 Repeat steps until the blade is 45 to the table Once alignment is achieved tighten the Iocknut 3 to secure the positive stop bolt Fig V 4 1 3 2 33 9 Left Right Bevel Adjustment Fig W 1 Set the miter angle to zero degree Fully extend both sliding fences 2 Loosen the bevel lock handle and tilt cutting arm to the 33 9 left bevel posit...

Page 195: ...able lock 1 Fig X 2 Loosen the screw 3 that holds the indicator with a screwdriver 3 Adjust the indicator 2 to the 0 mark and retighten screw ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS FIG Y 1 Loosen the four fence locking bolts 1 2 Lower the cutting arm and lock in position 3 Using a square 3 lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence 2 as shown 4 Adjust the fence 90 to the blad...

Page 196: ...e and prevent it from moving If adjustment is needed see next step Quick cam Miter Table Lock Adjustment Fig Z 1 Press down and lock the miter quick cam table lock 2 Using a 13 mm wrench turn the stop nut 4 to the left as shown to extend the locking arm against the base of the miter saw 3 Test the quick cam miter lock to verify it locks the table into position SETTING CUTTING DEPTH FIG AA The dept...

Page 197: ...adjust thesetting Fig AA 2 SLIDING THE REAR EXTENSION SUPPORT BAR FIG BB WARNING I To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the miter saw due to tipping do not operate the saw without the Rear Extension Support Bar Loosen the two screws 1 and extend the rear extension support bar 2 by sliding it out to match position tighten the two screws Fig BB 1 29 ...

Page 198: ...are 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 spring and lower guard Push the cutting arm all ...

Page 199: ...e specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool To avoid injury from accidental contact assembly or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving Avoid accidental starting make sure the trigger switch is disengaged before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet PLAN YOUR WORK Use the right tool Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do Use a different t...

Page 200: ... 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 saws table Secure work Use clamps or a vise to help hold the work when it s practical USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE OR ODD SHAPED WORKPIECES Use extra supports tables sawhorses blocks etc for workpieces large enough to tip Never use another person as a subst...

Page 201: ... 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 Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent movement toward the blade With the power switch OFF bring the saw blade down to the workpiece to see the cutting path of the blade Squeeze trigger switch to start saw Lower blade into wor...

Page 202: ...e removed whenever a 450bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22 50 Unlock the fence cam locking lever 1 by pushing it toward the rear of the machine Extend the fence 2 by sliding it out to match the degree of the bevel cut Lock the fence cam locking lever by pushing it IN toward the fence NOTE When transporting the saw always secure the sliding fence in the collapsed position tow...

Page 203: ...e cutting head to slide freely Fig GG WARNING I 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 CUT FIG HH The sliding compound miter saw is equipped with ten posi...

Page 204: ... through which could result in serious injury At extreme miter or bevel angles the saw blade may also contact the fence The right side sliding fence must be removed when making any right bevel angle cuts greater than 35 in combination with any right hand miter angle This fence must also be removed whenever a 45 bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22 5 Tilt the cutting head to th...

Page 205: ...ng the bevel lock handle 1 3 Set the desired miter angle and lock into position See MITER CUT Fig KK CHOP CUTTING NARROW BOARDS 90 CROSSCUT FIG LL 1 For a chop cutting operations on small workpieces slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the carriage lock knob 1 2 Position the cutting head to the 0 bevel position and lock the bevel lock handle 2 3 Positi...

Page 206: ...th the desired bevel angle and or the miter angle and lock into position 4 If bevel cutting set both the left and right sliding fences 2 to their proper location 5 Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 6 Grasp the switch handle 3 and pull the carriage 4 forward until the center of the saw blade is over the front of the workpiece 5 7 Pull the trigger 6 to turn the saw on 8 When the saw reac...

Page 207: ...he workpiece and position on the table so the inside tip of the blade is positioned on the line Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 2 Lower the cutting head so the tip of the blade touches the top surface workpiece at the marked line 3 While holding the upper arm in position turn the stop knob 2 until it touches the stop plate 1 4 Cut two parallel grooves as shown below Fig OO Cut these ...

Page 208: ... fence should be constructed of straight auxiliary wood approximately 3 4 in thick by 1 1 2 in high by 22 in long Attach the wood fence securely and make a full depth cut to make a blade slot Check for interference between the wood fence and the lower blade guard Adjust if necessary Fig QQ Blade slot CHANGING THE BELT FIG RR SS Unplug your saw 1 Loosen the bolts 1 and remove the belt cover 2 Turn ...

Page 209: ...le 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 UU ne Miter saw table Bevel Miter Settings Fig VV NOTE Al...

Page 210: ...IGHT 31 6 3 LEFT side is finished piece Inside corner Right side 1 Position bottom of molding against fence 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 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 2 Miter table set at RIGHT 31 6 3 R...

Page 211: ... 110 23 32 26 87 26 34 23 93 167 111 22 93 26 51 25 92 23 61 168 112 22 88 26 18 28 50 23 29 169 113 22 17 25 78 25 08 22 97 170 114 21 79 25 42 24 66 22 66 171 118 21 42 28 05 24 25 22 33 172 116 21 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 21 03 176 120 19 87 23 20 22 21 20 70 177 121 19 20 22 83 21 80 20 38 178 122 18 84 22 46...

Page 212: ...k REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES FIG WW Replace both carbon brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining or if 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 Remove the cap cautiously because it is springloaded Then pull out the brush and replace Replace for the other side To...

Page 213: ...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 machine oil to points indicated in illustration Central pivot of plastic guard Use light household oil sewing machine oil on metal to metal or metal to plastic guard c...

Page 214: ...apid ON OFF cycling 3 Arbor bolt loose Brushes cracked damaged etc 4 Other 5 Limit switch failure 1 Brush worn 2 Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on home 3 panel Brush worn 1 Other SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Inspect clean replace brushes See MAINTENANCE section Use a recommended blade Let cool down See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE section Retighten See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE se...

Page 215: ...rm wobbles Cutting arm will not fully raise or blade guard won t fully close Blade binds ams burns wood Saw vibrates or shakes 1 Pivot spring not replaced properly after service 2 Sawdust build up 1 Improper operation 2 Dull or warped blade 3 Improper blade size 4 Wood is moving during cut 1 Saw blade not round damaged loose 2 Arbor bolt loose 1 2 1 1 2 Contact Sears Service Center Clean and lubri...

Page 216: ... PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC A I D Description Size Qty I D Qfy 1888 CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW M6_14 16 Description Size 3LMH LOCKING CABLETIE 3S2X LOCK HANDLE ASS Y 145V HEX WASHER HD BOLT M8 1 25 16 246V TRIGGER SWITCH 25Y1 ARM AW 25YJ CRANK HANDLE 25YL CRANK HANDLE 25YR PLATE 25YU DUST BAG 262N SEGMENT HANDLE 262U GEAR BOX COVER AW 267Y PULLEY 26H6 V RIBBED BElT POIYOURETHANE 26PW SPACER 26U8...

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Page 218: ...CREW M4_0 7 16 OKDH CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 8 OKDM CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 20 OKDR CR RE PAN HD SCREW M5_0 8 10 OKDV CR RE PAN HD SCREW M6_1 0 16 OKMS HEX NUT M6_1 0T 5 OKMY HEX NUT M8_1 25 T 6 5 OKQY LOCK NUT M8_1 25 T 8 OKQZ NUT M10_1 5 T IO OKR1 LOCK NUT M16_2 0 T 16 Qty I D OKR4 OKSP 25XZ 25YG 25YK 262Q 262R 262S 262V 26HX 26LU 26NH 26NP 26NQ 26NR 26NS 26P7 26PU 26U6 26UQ 27BC 27BU 27BV 27...

Page 219: ...26HX 26PU 27BC 2SY9 _ HE 083I__ 27J9 OH9W 26P7 OJBO 262V 25YK 0Jppz 0KMYa OJXO 26NS ENGV 25YG Z N Ill 0 w 0 C Z o I r n r_ 0 o I ll r Z 0 0 o ...

Page 220: ...HD SCREW 0KDU CR RE PANHD SCREW 0KR2 LOCK NUT 0KR3 LOCK NUT 0LYT STEELBALL 20PL CLAMP HANDLE 224U ROLL PIN 23SR COMPRESSION SPRING M5_0 8 6 M5_0 8 8 M5 0 8 20 M6_ 1 0 12 M5_0 8 T 5 M6_1 0 T 6 2 2 t 4 4 4 4 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 25V3 KNOB 25XX BASE 25Y0 ASSIST FENCE 25Y2 EXTENSION WING 25Y3 ASSIST FENCE 25Y6 EXTENSION WING 25Y8 FENCE 25YA LOCKING HANDLE ASS Y 25YV PLATE 25YW PLATE RIGHT 262T FENCE ...

Page 221: ...27KP _ L io _ I J J J 25XX J Z N m _ 0 0 u o 0 C Z 0 I r n r_ 0 0 I ll r Z 0 0 o ...

Page 222: ... 20 1 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 8 2 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 25 2 CR RE PAN HD SCREW WASHER M5 0 8 50 2 PLASTIC SCREW M5 0 8 6 2 FLOW GUIDE 1 BRUSH HOLDER ASS Y b27 26 5 2 BRUSH ASS Y 2 BRUSH COVER 2 RUBBER PIN 1 ARMATURE ASS Y 1 FRONT HOUSING AW 1 MOTOR PULLEY 1 FIELD ASS Y 1 CR RE PAN HEAD TAPPING WASHER SCREW M5 12 65 2 MOTOR HOUSING ASS Y 1 HEX HD SCREW WASHER SCREW M6 1 0 t6 1 ...

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