Craftsman Saw 13721236 User Manual

Operator’s Manual  
10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW  
WITH LASER TRAC®  
Model No. 137.212360  
CAUTION:  
Safety Instructions  
Installation  
Before using this Miter Saw,  
read this manual and follow  
all its Safety Rules and  
Operation  
Maintenance  
Parts List  
Operating Instructions  
Customer Help Line  
For Technical Support  
1-800-843-1682  
Sears Parts &  
Repair Center  
1-800-469-4663  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA  
Part No. 13721236001  
Printed in China  
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SYMBOLS  
WARNING ICONS  
Your power tool and its Operator’s Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol  
intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition).  
Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer.  
Shown below are some of the symbols you may see.  
SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.  
PROHIBITION  
WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side  
shields.  
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION 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 keep your hands away from the blade  
will result in serious personal injury.  
SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK  
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not  
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.  
DANGER  
!
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not  
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.  
WARNING  
!
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not  
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.  
CAUTION  
!
CAUTION: used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially  
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property  
damage.  
CAUTION  
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POWER TOOL SAFETY  
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
The table on page 7 shows the correct  
size to use depending on cord length and  
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the  
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge  
number, the heavier the cord.  
BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL  
Safety is a combination of common sense,  
staying alert and knowing how to use your power  
tool.  
11.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear  
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,  
bracelets or other jewelry which may get  
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is  
recommended. Wear protective hair covering  
to contain long hair.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious  
injury, do not plug the tool in until you have  
read and understood the following.  
1.  
READ and become familiar with the  
entire Operator’s Manual. LEARN  
the tool’s application, limitations and  
possible hazards.  
12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any  
power tool can throw foreign objects  
into the eyes and could cause  
permanent eye damage. ALWAYS  
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working  
wear Safety Goggles (not glasses)  
order.  
that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1.  
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact–  
resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety  
glasses. Safety Goggles are available at  
Sears. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in  
compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously  
injure you when they break.  
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND  
WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to  
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are  
removed from the tool before turning ON.  
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas  
and benches invite accidents.  
13.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.  
Sawing operation produces dust.  
5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS  
ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools  
in damp locations, or expose them to rain or  
snow. Keep work area well lit.  
14.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to  
hold work when practical. It is safer  
than using your hand and it frees  
both hands to operate the tool.  
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors and  
bystanders should be kept a safe distance  
from work area.  
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER  
SOURCE before servicing, and when  
changing accessories such as blades, bits  
and cutters.  
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with  
padlocks, master switches or by removing  
starter keys.  
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL  
STARTING. Make sure switch is in the OFF  
position before plugging the tool in.  
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job  
better and safer at the rate for which it was  
designed.  
17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.  
Consult this Operator’s Manual for  
recommended accessories. The use of  
improper accessories may cause risk of injury  
to yourself or others.  
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool  
or an attachment to do a job for which it was  
not designed.  
10.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. Make  
sure your extension cord is in 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 line voltage and in loss of  
power which will cause the tool to overheat.  
18.NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious  
injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the  
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.  
19.CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before  
further use of the tool, a guard or other part  
that is damaged should be carefully checked  
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POWER TOOL SAFETY  
to determine that it will operate properly and  
perform its intended function – check for  
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving  
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any  
other conditions that may affect its operation.  
A guard or other part that is damaged should  
be properly repaired or replaced.  
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  
lubricating and changing accessories.  
23.WARNING: Dust generated from certain  
materials can be hazardous to your health.  
Always operate saw in well-ventilated area  
and provide for proper dust removal.  
24.  
DANGER  
!
People with electronic devices, such as  
pacemakers, should consult their physician(s)  
before using this product. Operation of  
electrical equipment in close proximity to a  
heart pacemaker could cause interference or  
failure of the pacemaker.  
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COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY  
stop before returning the saw to the raised  
position.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS  
COMPOUND MITER SAW  
20. MAKE SURE the blade has come to a  
complete stop before removing or securing  
the workpiece, changing the workpiece angle  
or changing the angle of the blade.  
1. DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES they  
can deflect and contact guard and can cause  
possible injury to the operator.  
2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it  
is completely assembled and installed  
according to these instructions.  
21. NEVER cut metals or masonry products with  
this tool. This miter saw is designed for use  
on wood and wood-like products.  
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with  
the operation of miter saws, seek guidance  
from your supervisor, instructor or other  
qualified person.  
22. NEVER cut small pieces. If the workpiece  
being cut would cause your hand or fingers  
to be within 6-3/4 in. of the saw blade the  
workpiece is too small.  
4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the  
fence and table. DO NOT perform any  
operation free hand (use clamp wherever  
possible).  
23. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of  
the saw table for long work pieces.  
24. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with  
flammable liquids or gases.  
5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw  
blade. If the workpiece you are cutting would  
cause your hands to be within 6-3/4 in. of the  
saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped  
in place before making the cut.  
25. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts.  
Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise  
damage the material.  
26. SHUT OFF the power before servicing or  
adjusting the tool.  
6. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and  
27. DISCONNECT the saw from the power  
source and clean the machine when finished  
using.  
is free of vibration.  
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed  
before starting a cut.  
28. MAKE SURE the work area is clean before  
8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN  
leaving the machine.  
and free of chips or dust.  
29. SHOULD any part of your miter saw be  
missing, damaged, or fail in any way, or any  
electrical component fail to perform properly,  
lock the switch and remove the plug from  
the power supply outlet. Replace missing,  
damaged, or failed parts before resuming  
operation.  
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight  
before cutting, even if the table is positioned  
in one of the positive stops.  
10. BE SURE both the blade and the collar are  
clean and the arbor bolt is tightened securely.  
11. USE only blade collars specified for your saw.  
12. NEVER use blades larger in diameter than  
10 inches.  
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS  
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR  
SPECIFICATIONS  
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it  
is running.  
The AC motor used in this saw is a universal,  
nonreversible type. See “MOTOR” in the  
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section on  
page 2.  
14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or  
damage before operation. Replace a cracked  
or damaged blade immediately.  
15. NEVER use blades recommended for  
operation at less than 4800 RPM.  
WARNING  
!
16. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and  
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards,  
or damage to the tool, use proper circuit  
protection. Your saw is wired at the factory  
for 120 V operation. Connect to a 120 V, 15  
A circuit and use a 15 A time delay fuse or  
circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if  
power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any  
way, have it replaced immediately.  
use at all times.  
17. NEVER reach around the saw blade.  
18. MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the  
workpiece before the switch is turned ON.  
19. IMPORTANT: After completing the cut,  
release the trigger and wait for the blade to  
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY  
NOTE: When using an extension cord on a  
circuit with a #14 wire, the extension cord must  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR  
BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of  
least resistance for electric currents and reduces  
the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped  
with an electrical cord that has an equipment-  
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The  
plug must be plugged into a matching receptacle  
that is properly installed and grounded in  
not exceed 25 feet in length. Before connecting  
the motor to the power line, make sure 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. This tool is intended for  
use on a circuit that has a receptacle like the one  
illustrated in Fig. 1.  
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.  
Fig. 1 shows a three-pronged electrical plug and  
receptacle that has a grounding conductor. If a  
properly grounded receptacle is not available,  
an adapter (Fig. 2) can be used to temporarily  
connect this plug to a two-contact grounded  
receptacle. The adapter (Fig. 2) has a rigid lug  
extending from it that MUST be connected to  
a permanent earth ground, such as a properly  
grounded receptacle box.  
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.  
If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper  
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.  
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment  
grounding conductor can result in risk of electric  
shock. The conductor with the green insulation  
(with or without yellow stripes) is the equipment  
grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of  
the electrical cord or plug is necessary, do not  
connect the equipment grounding conductor to a  
live terminal.  
WARNING  
!
In all cases, make certain the receptacle is  
properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a  
qualified electrician check the receptacle.  
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service  
person if you do not completely understand the  
grounding instructions, or if you are not certain  
the tool is properly grounded.  
WARNING  
!
This tool is for indoor use only. Do not  
expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
USE only three-wire extension cords that have  
three-pronged grounding plugs with three-pole  
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Repair or  
replace damaged or worn cords immediately.  
Fig. 1  
Three-Pronged Plug  
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION  
CORDS  
Grounding Prong  
Properly Grounded  
Three-Pronged  
Receptacle  
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make  
sure your extension cord is in good condition.  
Use an extension cord heavy enough to carry  
the current your product will draw. An undersized  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting  
in loss of power, overheating and burning out  
of the motor. The table on the right 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.  
Fig. 2  
Grounding Lug  
Make sure this  
is connected  
to a known  
ground.  
Two-Pronged  
Receptacle  
Adapter  
WARNING  
!
Make sure your extension cord is properly  
wired and in good condition. Always replace a  
damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a  
qualified technician before using it. Protect your  
extension cords from sharp objects, excessive  
heat and damp or wet areas.  
This tool must be grounded while in use to  
protect the operator from electric shock.  
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)  
(When using 120 volts only)  
Ampere Rating  
Total length of Cord  
More Than Not More Than 25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150ft.  
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool. This  
circuit must not be less than #12 wire with a 20 A  
time-lag fuse or a #14 wire with a 15 A time-lag  
fuse.  
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18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
6
10  
12  
10  
12  
16  
12 Not Recommended  
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS  
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY  
NOT SUPPLIED  
SUPPLIED  
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES  
WARNING  
!
Use only accessories recommended for  
this miter saw. Follow instructions that  
accompany accessories. Use of improper  
accessories may cause hazards.  
Blade Wrench  
Adjustable Wrench  
The use of any cutting tool except 10 in.  
saw blades which meet the requirements  
under recommended accessories is  
prohibited. Do not use accessories such  
as shaper cutters or dado sets. Ferrous  
metal cutting and the use of abrasive  
wheels is prohibited.  
Hex Key  
Combination Square  
Philips Screwdriver  
Slotted Screwdriver  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or  
create accessories not recommended for  
use with this tool. Any such alteration or  
modification is misuse and could result in  
a hazardous condition leading to possible  
serious injury.  
ACCESSORIES  
Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the  
Sears Power and Hand Tool Catalog to purchase  
recommended accessories for this power tool.  
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE  
Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped  
over (see dotted figure).  
WARNING  
!
To avoid the risk of personal injury, do not  
modify this power tool or use accessories  
not recommended by Sears.  
Straight edge or  
a 3/4 in. board,  
this edge must be  
perfectly straight.  
Draw light line on  
board along this  
edge.  
Read warnings and conditions on your  
CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE. Do not  
operate the saw without the proper saw  
blade guard in place. Carbide is a very  
hard but brittle material. Care should be  
taken while mounting, using, and storing  
carbide tipped blades to prevent accidental  
damage. Slight shocks, such as striking  
the tip while handling, can seriously  
damage the blade. 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,  
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.  
Gap from untrue square when  
flipped over.  
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CARTON CONTENTS  
2. Place the saw on a secure stationary work  
UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW  
surface.  
3. Separate all parts from the packing material.  
Check each of the illustrations shown below  
to make certain all items are accounted for,  
before discarding any packing material.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid injury from unexpected starting or  
electrical shock, do not plug the power cord  
into a source of power during unpacking and  
assembly. This cord must remain unplugged  
whenever you are working on the saw.  
WARNING  
!
If any part is missing or damaged, do not  
attempt to assemble the miter saw, or plug in  
the power cord until the missing or damaged  
part is correctly replaced. To avoid electric  
shock, use only identical replacement parts  
when servicing double insulated tools. Call  
1-800-4-MY-HOMER for replacement parts.  
1. Remove the miter saw from the carton.  
IMPORTANT: Do not lift miter saw by  
the trigger switch handle. It may cause  
misalignment. Lift machine by the built-in  
carry handle.  
Hex Key  
Hold-Down Clamp  
Miter Table Handle  
Dust Bag  
Blade Wrench  
Miter Saw  
Batteries  
Rear Extension Stay  
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KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW  
Safety Lock-Off Button  
Upper Plate Guard  
Cover Plate  
Motor  
Dust Bag  
Lower Blade Guard  
Hold-down Clamp  
Bevel Scale  
Base  
Positive Stop Locking Lever  
Miter Lock Handle  
Miter Angle  
Pointer  
Hand Hold for  
Transportation  
Switch Handle  
ON/OFF Trigger Switch  
Arbor Lock  
Laser On/Off Switch  
Hold-down Latch  
Laser Guide  
Fence  
Table  
Bevel Lock Handle  
Rear Extension Stay  
Miter Scale  
Table Insert  
Hand Hold for  
Transportation  
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS  
COMPOUND MITER SAW TERMS  
on machine and legible.  
ARBOR LOCK – Allows the user to keep the  
blade from rotating while tightening or loosening  
the arbor bolt during blade replacement or  
removal.  
WRENCH STORAGE – Convenient storage to  
prevent misplacing the blade wrench.  
WOODWORKING TERMS  
BASE – Supports the table, holds accessories  
and allows for workbench or leg set mounting.  
ARBOR The shaft on which a blade is  
mounted.  
BEVEL LOCKING HANDLE – Locks the miter  
saw at a desired bevel angle.  
BEVEL CUT – An angle cut made through the  
face of the workpiece.  
BEVEL SCALE – To measure the bevel angle of  
the saw blade 0° to 45° left.  
COMPOUND CUT – A simultaneous bevel and  
miter cut.  
COVER PLATE SCREW – Loosen this screw  
and rotate the plate for access to the blade arbor  
bolt.  
CROSS CUT – A cut made across the width of  
the workpiece.  
FREEHAND – Performing a cut without using a  
fence (guide), hold down or other proper device  
to prevent the workpiece from twisting during the  
cutting operation.  
FENCE – Helps to keep the workpiece from  
moving when sawing. Scaled to assist with  
accurate cutting.  
LOWER BLADE GUARD – Helps protect your  
hands from the blade in the raised position, it  
retracts as the blade is lowered.  
GUM – A sticky sap from wood products.  
HEEL – Misalignment of the blade.  
MITER HANDLE – Used to rotate the table, and  
to rotate the saw to a right or left cutting position.  
KERF – The amount of material removed by  
blade cut.  
MITER SCALE – Measures the miter angle 0° to  
45° left and right.  
MITER CUT – An angle cut made across the  
width of the workpiece.  
MOUNTING HOLES – To mount the miter saw to  
a stable surface.  
RESIN – A sticky sap that has hardened.  
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) – The  
number of turns completed by a spinning object  
in one minute.  
ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH – To start the tool,  
squeeze the trigger. Release the trigger to turn  
off the miter saw.  
SAW BLADE PATH – The area of the workpiece  
or table top directly in line with the travel of the  
blade or the part of the workpiece which will be  
cut.  
POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER – Locks the  
miter saw at a preset positive stop for the desired  
miter angle.  
STOP LATCH – Locks the miter saw in the  
lowered position for compact storage and  
transportation.  
SET – The distance between two saw blade tips,  
bent outward in opposite directions to each other.  
The further apart the tips are, the greater the set.  
SWITCH HANDLE – The switch handle contains  
the trigger switch and the laser on/off switch. The  
blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing  
down on the handle. The saw will return to its  
upright position when the handle is released.  
WORKPIECE – The item being cut. The surfaces  
of a workpiece are commonly referred to as  
faces, ends and edges.  
WARNING LABELS – Read and understand for  
your own safety. Make sure all labels are present  
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS  
INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. A)  
1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the hole (2)  
located at the front of the miter table.  
INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. C)  
1. Squeeze the metal collar wings (2) of the dust  
bag (1).  
2. Place the dust bag neck opening around the  
exhaust port (3), and release the metal collar  
wings.  
Fig. A  
Fig. C  
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1
2
1
WARNING  
!
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 stop latch to hold the cutting  
head in a down position for cutting  
operations.  
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INSTALLING THE REAR EXTENSION STAY  
(FIG. D)  
1. Loosen the extension stay locking screw (1)  
under the saw base (2).  
CUTTING HEAD (FIG. B)  
Raising the Cutting Head  
2. Place the rear extension stay (3) into the  
holes provided in the miter saw base. Make  
sure the angle of stay is in the down position  
(as shown in Fig. D) for maximum support.  
3. Insert the extension stay locking screw back  
to hole and tighten to hold the extension.  
1. Push down slightly on the switch handle (1).  
2. Pull the hold-down latch (2) out of the long slot (5)  
of locking hole (3) and turn 90º to insert into the  
short slot (6).  
3. Pull up the switch handle (1) to raise to the up  
position.  
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Fig. D  
Fig. B  
5
6
4
2
3
2
1
3
Locking Cutting Head in Down Position  
When transporting or storing the miter saw, the  
cutting head should always be locked in the  
down position.  
1. Push the switch handle (1) down to its lowest  
position.  
2. Pull the hold-down latch (2) out of the short slot  
(6) of the locking hole (3) and turn 90º to insert  
into the long slot (5).  
INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP  
ASSEMBLY (FIG. E)  
1. Loosen the lock knob (3) from the rear side of  
the saw base (4).  
2. Place the hold-down clamp assembly (1) in  
one of the mounting holes (2).  
3. Tighten the lock knob (3).  
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry  
the miter saw by the switch handle, the cutting  
arm or the miter handle. ALWAYS use the  
designated carrying handle (4).  
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Fig. E  
REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE  
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WARNING  
!
Only use a 10-inch diameter blade.  
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make  
sure the switch is in the OFF position and  
plug is not connected to the power source  
outlet.  
Removing Blade (Fig. G, H, I)  
1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.  
2. Allow the cutting head to rise to the upright  
position. Raise the lower blade guard (1) to  
the up position. (Fig. G)  
3. Loosen the cover plate screw (2) with a  
Phillips screwdriver.  
4. Rotate the cover plate (3) towards the rear of  
the tool to expose the arbor bolt (4).  
5. Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt.  
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3
4
Fig. G  
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INSERTING AND REPLACING THE LASER  
BATTERIES (FIG. F)  
• Unplug your miter saw.  
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!
WARNING  
3
Failure to unplug your tool could result in  
accidental starting causing possible serious  
personal injury.  
1. Remove the locking screw (1) on the  
battery cover (2) with a Phillips screwdriver,  
and open the cover.  
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2. Insert the two supplied AAA batteries in the  
case as per the diagram below. If replacing  
the batteries, take out the old batteries and  
place with new AAA batteries. Dispose of old  
batteries properly.  
3. Put on the battery cover, replace the  
locking screw and tighten it securely.  
6. Locate the arbor lock (5) on the motor, below  
the switch handle. (Fig. H)  
7. Press the arbor lock, holding it in firmly  
while turning the blade wrench clockwise.  
The arbor lock will engage after turning the  
wrench. Continue to hold the arbor lock in to  
keep it engaged, while turning the wrench  
clockwise to loosen the arbor bolt.  
NOTE: Replace the batteries with batteries that  
have a rating of 1.5 volts (Number 4 series and  
AAA size or equivalent).  
Fig. H  
Fig. F  
5
AAA Battery  
AAA Battery  
2
1
8. Remove the arbor bolt (8), outer blade collar  
(6), and the blade (7). Do not remove the  
inner blade collar. (Fig. I)  
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NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed,  
noting their position and direction they face.  
Wipe the blade collars clean of any sawdust  
before installing the new blade.  
the table and check for any contact with  
the metal base or the turn table.  
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS  
!
WARNING  
Fig. I  
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make  
sure the switch is in the OFF position and the  
plug is not connected to the power source  
outlet.  
7
6
8
6
7
ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. J)  
1. Loosen the three fence locking bolts (1).  
2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in position.  
3. Using a square, lay the heel of the square  
against the blade, and the rule agaist the  
fence(2) as shown.  
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Check to see if the fence is 90° to the blade.  
4. If not, adjust fence 90° to the blade and  
tighten the fence locking bolts.  
Installing Blade (Fig. G, H, I)  
1. Install a 10 in. blade with a 5/8 in. arbor  
CAUTION: If the saw has not been used  
recently, recheck blade squareness to the  
fence and readjust if needed.  
making sure the rotation arrow on the blade  
matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the  
upper guard, and the blade teeth are pointing  
downward.  
5. After fence has been aligned, using a scrap  
piece of wood, make a cut at 90o then  
check squareness on the piece. Readjust if  
necessary.  
2. Place the blade collar (6) against the blade  
and on the arbor. Thread the arbor bolt (4)  
onto the arbor in a counterclockwise direction.  
(Fig. G) IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of  
the blade collars are engaged with the flats on  
the arbor shaft. Also, the flat side of the blade  
collar must be placed against the blade.  
3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt.  
4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding it in firmly  
while turning the blade counterclockwise.  
When arbor lock engages, continue to press it  
in while tightening the arbor bolt securely.  
(Fig. H)  
Fig. J  
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1
2
5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back to its original  
position until the slot in the cover plate  
engages with the cover plate screw (2). While  
holding the lower blade guard, tighten the  
screw with a Phillips screwdriver. (Fig. G)  
NOTE: The lower blade guard must be raised  
to the upright position to access the cover  
plate screw.  
6. Lower the blade guard (1) and verify that the  
operation of the guard does not bind or stick.  
7. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the  
blade turns freely.  
MITER SCALE (FIG. K)  
The miter scale assists the user in setting  
the desired miter angles from 45° left to 45°  
right. The miter saw table has nine of the most  
common angle setttings with positive stops at  
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. These positive  
stops position the blade at the desired angle  
quickly and accurately.  
To Adjust the Angle:  
WARNING  
!
1. Unlock the miter table by turning the miter  
handle (1) counterclockwise.  
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.  
2. Press down the positive stop locking lever (2)  
while holding the miter handle, and rotate the  
table left or right to the desired angle.  
3. Release positive stop locking lever. Tighten  
miter handle.  
4. If the desired angle is one of the nine positive  
stops, release the positive stop locking lever,  
making sure the lever snaps into position,  
Make sure the collars are clean and  
properly arranged. Lower the blade into  
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and then secure by tightening the miter  
5. If the miter angle desired is not one of the  
nine positive stops, simply lock the miter  
table into position by turning the miter handle  
in the clockwise direction.  
BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT (FIG. M, N, O)  
WARNING  
!
To avoid injury from unexpected starting  
or electrical shock, make sure the trigger is  
released and remove the power cord from the  
power source.  
To Adjust the Indicator:  
(1) Adjust the indicator (3) to the 0 ° mark on  
the miter scale (4) to position the miter  
table.  
(2) Release positive stop locking lever (2).  
Tighten miter handle.  
90° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. M)  
1. Loosen bevel lock handle (1) and tilt the  
cutting arm completely to the right. Tighten  
the bevel lock handle. Lower blade.  
2. Place a combination square (2) on the miter  
table with the rule against the table and the  
heel of the square against the saw blade.  
3. If the blade is not 90° square with the miter  
table, loosen the bevel lock handle, tilt the  
cutting head completely to the left, loosen  
the locknut (4) on the bevel angle adjustment  
bolt (3) and use a 13 mm wrench to adjust  
the bolt (3) in or out to increase or decrease  
the bevel angle.  
Fig. K  
1
3
4
2
CUTTING ARM TRAVEL  
Cutting Arm Downward Travel Adjustment  
(Fig. L)  
4. Tilt the cutting arm to back to the right at 90°  
bevel and recheck for alignment.  
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if further  
adjustment is needed.  
6. Tighten bevel lock handle and locknut (4)  
when alignment is achieved.  
!
WARNING  
To avoid injury from unexpected starting  
or electrical shock, turn the switch OFF  
and remove the power cord from the power  
source.  
Fig. M  
NOTE: Before each cutting operation, check the  
position of the blade to make sure it does not  
contact any metal surface. If the blade contacts  
any metal surface, the depth of travel must be  
adjusted.  
1
3
4
1. Lower the blade as far as possible.  
2. Loosen the locknut (3).  
3. Turn the adjustment bolt (4) out  
(counterclockwise) to decrease the cutting  
depth or in (clockwise) to increase the cutting  
depth.  
4. Carefully rotate the blade manually to check  
for contact. Avoid touching blade points or  
edges.  
2
5. Repeat until adjusted properly, and tighten  
the locknut to secure the adjustment bolt into  
position.  
Fig. L  
3
4
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90° Bevel Indicator (Fig. N)  
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. P, Q)  
1. When the blade is exactly 90° to the table,  
loosen the bevel indicator screw (5) using a  
#2 Phillips screwdriver.  
2. Adjust bevel indicator (6) to the “0” mark (7)  
on the bevel scale and retighten the screw.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid injury from unexpected saw  
movement:  
Before moving the saw, disconnect the power  
cord from the outlet, and lock the cutting arm  
in the lower position using the stop latch.  
NOTE: The stop latch is for carrying or  
storing the tool. It is not to be used for holding  
the saw while cutting. Lower blade and press  
in stop latch to secure saw for transport or  
storage.  
Never carry the miter saw by the power cord  
or by the switch handle. Carrying the tool by  
the power cord could cause damage to the  
insulation or wire connections resulting in  
electric shock or fire.  
Fig. N  
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7
To avoid injury from flying debris, do not  
allow visitors to stand behind the saw.  
Place the saw on a firm, level work-surface  
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.  
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45° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. O)  
1. Unlock the bevel lock handle (1) and tilt the  
cutting arm as far to the left as possible.  
2. Using a combination square, check to see if  
the blade angle is 45° to the table.  
Place the saw in the desired location, either on a  
work bench or recommended leg set. The base  
of the saw has four mounting holes (10). (Fig. P)  
3. If the blade is not at 45° to the miter table,  
tilt the cutting arm to the right, loosen the  
locknut (5) on the bevel angle adjustment  
bolt (4) and use a 13 mm wrench to adjust  
the bolt (4) in or out to increase or decrease  
the bevel angle.  
4. Tilt the cutting arm to the left to 45° bevel and  
recheck for alignment.  
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the blade is at  
45° to the miter table.  
Mounting instructions  
1. For stationary use, place the saw in the  
desired location, directly on a workbench  
where there is room for handling and proper  
support of the workpiece. The base of the  
saw has four mounting holes. Bolt the base  
of the miter saw (1) to the work surface (5),  
using the fastening method as shown in Fig P.  
6. Tighten bevel lock handle and locknut (5)  
when alignment is achieved.  
Fig. P  
Fig. O  
1. Miter saw base  
2
2. Hex head bolt  
3
3. Rubber washer  
4
1
4. Flat washer  
1
5. Workbench  
6. Flat washer  
5
7. Lockwasher  
8. Hex nut  
4
5
6
7
9. Jam nut  
8
9
10  
10  
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NOTE: Mounting hardware is not included with  
this tool. Bolts, nuts, washers, and screws must  
be purchased separately.  
Laser Warning Label:  
Max output <1mW DIODE LASER:  
630-670nm, Complies with 21CFR 1040.10  
and 1040. 11.  
2. For portable use, place the saw on a 3/4 in.  
thick piece of plywood. Bolt the base of the  
miter saw securely to the plywood using the  
mounting holes on the base. Use C-clamps  
to clamp this mounting board to a stable work  
surface at the worksite.  
Fig. Q  
WARNING  
Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than  
those specified herein may result in  
hazardous radiation exposure.  
!
3/4 Inch Plywood  
WARNING  
!
The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
Hand Hold for  
Transportation  
Do not attempt to repair or disassemble  
the laser. If unqualified persons attempt  
to repair this laser product, serious injury  
may result. Any repair required on this  
laser product should be performed by a  
Sears or other qualified service center.  
THE LASER GUIDE (FIG. R)  
1. To turn laser on, turn switch (1) to “I” position.  
2. To turn laser off, turn switch to “O” position.  
NOTE: All the adjustments for the  
operation of this machine have been  
completed at the factory.  
Fig. R  
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Your tool is equipped with the Laser Guide  
using a Class III laser beam. The laser beam will  
enable you to preview the saw blade path on  
the stock to be cut before starting the miter saw.  
This laser guide is powered by two AAA 1.5 volt  
batteries.  
AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT  
WARNING  
!
Laser is radiated when laser guide is  
turned on. Avoid direct eye contact.  
Always un-plug the miter saw from power  
source before making any adjustments.  
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OPERATION  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW  
saw is missing, bent, damaged or broken in  
any way, or any electrical parts don’t work,  
turn the saw off and unplug it.  
Replace bent, damaged, missing or defective  
parts before using the saw again.  
Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter  
saw clean for best and safest performance.  
Follow instructions for lubricating. Do not put  
lubricants on the blade while it is spinning.  
Remove adjusting wrench from the tool before  
turning it on.  
To avoid injury from jams, slips, or thrown  
pieces, use only recommended accessories.  
Check the dust bag before you work. Empty  
the bag if it is more than half-full.  
OPERATION  
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW  
!
WARNING  
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious,  
permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until  
the following steps are completed:  
Completely assemble and adjust the saw,  
following the instructions. (ASSEMBLY AND  
ADJUSTMENTS)  
Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF  
switch, lock-off switch, upper and lower blade  
guards, hold down latch, bevel lock handle  
and cover plate screws.  
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES  
Review and understand all safety instructions  
and operating procedures in this Operator’s  
Manual. (SAFETY & OPERATIONS)  
Review the MAINTENANCE and  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for your miter  
saw.  
Consult the ACCESSORIES and  
ATTACHMENTS section of this Operators  
Manual for recommended accessories. Follow  
the instructions that come with the accessory.  
The use of improper accessories may cause  
risk of injury to persons.  
To avoid injury or possible death from  
electrical shock:  
Choose the correct 10 in. diameter blade for  
the material and the type of cutting you plan  
to do. Do not use thin kerf blades.  
Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged  
and properly aligned. With the saw  
unplugged, push the cutting arm all the way  
down. Manually spin the blade and check for  
clearance. Tilt the power-head to a 45° bevel  
and repeat the test.  
Make sure the blade and arbor collars are  
clean.  
Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and  
there is no excessive play in any parts.  
Make sure your fingers do not touch the  
plug’s metal prongs when plugging or  
unplugging your miter saw. (ELECTRICAL  
EQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY)  
BEFORE EACH USE INSPECT YOUR SAW.  
Disconnect the miter saw. To avoid injury  
from accidental starting, unplug the saw  
before any adjustments, including set-up and  
blade changes.  
Compare the direction of rotation arrow  
on the guard to the direction arrow on the  
blade. The blade teeth should always point  
downward at the front of the saw.  
Tighten the arbor bolt.  
KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN  
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.  
!
WARNING  
Tighten the cover plate screw.  
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never  
use use the miter saw near flammable liquids,  
vapors, or gases.  
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 the way  
down, then let it rise until it stops. The  
lower guard should fully close. Follow  
instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING  
GUIDE for adjustment if necessary.  
Other conditions that may affect the way  
the miter saw works.  
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 parts are moving.  
Avoid accidental starting, make sure the  
trigger switch is disengaged before plugging  
the miter saw into a power outlet.  
Keep all guards in place, in working order and  
proper adjustment. If any part of this miter  
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PLAN YOUR WORK  
Make sure there are no gaps between the  
workpiece, fence and table that will let the  
workpiece shift after it is cut.  
Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways  
after it is cut off. Otherwise, it could get  
wedged against the blade and thrown  
violently.  
Only the workpiece should be on the saw  
table.  
Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to help  
hold the work when it’s practical.  
Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or  
attachment to do a job it was not designed  
to do. Use a different tool for any workpiece  
that can’t be held in a solidly braced, fixed  
position.  
CAUTION  
!
This machine is not designed for cutting  
masonry, masonry products, ferrous metals  
(steel, iron, and iron-based metals.) Use  
this miter saw to cut only wood, wood-  
like products, or non-ferrous metals. Other  
material may shatter, bind the blade, or create  
other dangers. Remove all nails that may be  
in the workpiece to prevent sparking that  
could cause a fire. Remove dust bag when  
cutting non-ferrous metals.  
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 substitute for  
a table extension, or as an additional support  
for a workpiece that is longer or wider than  
the basic miter saw table, or to help feed,  
support, or pull the workpiece.  
Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the  
workpiece being cut would cause your hand  
or fingers to be within 6-3/4 inches of the saw  
blade the workpiece is too small. Keep hands  
and fingers out of the “no hands zone” area  
marked on the saw table.  
When cutting odd shaped workpieces, plan  
your work so it will not bind in the blade and  
cause possible injury. Molding, for example,  
must lie flat or be held by a fixture or jig that  
will not let it move when cut.  
DRESS FOR SAFETY  
Any power tool can throw foreign  
objects into the eyes. This can result in  
permanent eye damage. Everyday  
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses and  
are not safety glasses. Glasses or goggles not  
in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously  
injure you when they break.  
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties  
or jewelry (rings, watches). They can get  
caught and draw you into moving parts.  
Wear non-slip footwear.  
Tie back long hair.  
Roll long sleeves above the elbow.  
Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible  
hearing damage, wear ear plugs when using  
any miter saw.  
For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along  
with safety goggles.  
Properly support round material such as  
dowel rods, or tubing, which have a tendency  
to roll when cut, causing the blade to “bite”.  
!
WARNING  
To avoid injury, follow all applicable safety  
instructions, when cutting non-ferrous  
metals:  
INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE  
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in  
the part of the workpiece being cut.  
Plan your work to avoid small pieces that may  
bind, or that are too small to clamp and get a  
solid grasp on.  
Plan the way you will grasp the workpiece from  
start to finish. Avoid awkward operations and  
hand positions. A sudden slip could cause your  
fingers or hand to move into the blade.  
Use only saw blades specifically  
recommended for non-ferrous metal cutting.  
Do not cut metal workpieces that must be  
hand held. Clamp workpieces securely.  
Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under  
the supervision of an experienced person and  
the dust bag has been removed from the saw.  
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING  
DO NOT OVER-REACH  
Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face  
and body to one side, out of the line of a possible  
kickback. NEVER stand in the line of the blade.  
!
WARNING  
Do not allow familiarity from frequent use of  
your miter saw to result in a careless mistake.  
A careless fraction of a second is enough to  
cause a severe injury.  
Never cut freehand:  
Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence  
and table stop so it will not rock or twist during  
the cut.  
Make sure there is no debris between the  
workpiece and the table or fence.  
Before cutting, if the saw makes an unfamiliar  
noise or vibrates, stop immediately. Turn the  
saw OFF. Unplug the saw. Do not restart until  
finding and correcting the problem.  
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BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. S)  
TURNING SAW ON (FIG. T)  
To reduce the likelihood of accidental starting, a  
thumb activated lock-OFF switch is located on  
top of the switch handle. The lock-OFF switch (1)  
must be pushed in before the trigger switch (2)  
can be activated and the miter saw started.  
WARNING  
!
Never place hands near the cutting  
area. Proper positioning of your body  
and hands when operating the miter  
saw will make cutting easier and  
!
WARNING  
safer. Keep children away. Keep all visitors  
at a safe distance from the miter saw. Make  
sure bystanders are clear of the saw and  
workpiece. Don’t force the saw. It will do the  
job better and safer at its designed rate.  
Make the switch child-proof. Insert a padlock  
through the hole (3) in the trigger switch and  
lock it. This will prevent children and other  
unauthorized users from engaging the trigger  
switch ON.  
Starting a cut:  
Fig. T  
Place hands at least 6-3/4 in. away from the  
path of the blade out of the “no-hands zone”  
(1). (Fig. S)  
2
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.  
1
3
Press in lock-off switch in trigger switch  
handle.  
Squeeze trigger switch to start saw.  
Lower blade into workpiece with a firm  
downward motion.  
BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW  
Never leave tool running unattended. Turn  
power OFF. Wait for all moving parts to stop  
and unplug unit from power source.  
Make workshop child- proof. Lock the shop.  
Disconnect master switches. Store tool away  
from children and other unqualified users.  
Finishing a cut:  
Hold the cutting arm in the down position.  
Release trigger switch and wait for all moving  
parts to stop before moving your hands and  
raising the cutting arm.  
If the blade doesn’t stop within 6 seconds,  
unplug the saw and follow the instructions in  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE section.  
MITER CUT (FIG. U)  
1. When a miter cut is required, unlock the  
miter table by turning the miter handle (1)  
counterclockwise.  
2. While holding the miter handle, press down  
on the positive stop locking lever (2) to  
disengage the positive stop locking lever.  
3. Rotate the miter table to the right or left with  
the miter handle.  
4. When the table is in the desired position as  
shown on the miter scale (3), release the  
positive stop locking lever handle and tighten  
the miter handle. The table is now locked at  
the desired angle. Positive stops are provided  
at 0°,15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45°.  
Before freeing jammed material:  
Release trigger switch.  
Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
Unplug the miter saw.  
1
Fig. S  
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TIGHTEN the miter  
table lock handle before cutting.  
Fig. U  
6-3/4 in.  
6-3/4 in.  
3
2
1
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BEVEL CUT (FIG. V)  
Fig. X  
1. When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel  
lock handle (1).  
2. Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle as  
shown on the bevel scale (2). The blade can  
be positioned at any angle, from a 90° straight  
cut (0° on the scale) to a 45° left bevel.  
3. Tighten the bevel lock handle (1) to lock the  
cutting head in position.  
Hold-Down  
Clamp  
Workpiece  
4. Positive stops are provided at 0° and 45°.  
Fig. V  
CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. Y)  
1
2
Base moldings and 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 or C-clamps,  
whenever possible, and place tape on the  
area being clamped to avoid marks.  
2. Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior  
to making cut. Mark cut line directly on the  
tape.  
COMPOUND CUT (FIG. W)  
A compound cut is the combination of a miter  
and a bevel cut simultaneously.  
3. Splintering typically happens due to wrong  
blade application and thinness of the material.  
1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1) and position  
the cutting head at the desired bevel position.  
Lock the bevel lock handle.  
2. Loosen the miter table lock handle (2). Press  
down the positive stop locking lever (3)  
and position the table at the desired angle.  
Release the positive stop locking lever and  
lock the miter handle.  
Fig. Y  
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c
F
e
n
c
Workpiece  
Workpiece  
e
e
Miter Saw Table  
miter at 450, bevel at 00  
Miter Saw Table  
miter at 00, bevel at 450  
Fig. W  
NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut so you can  
determine if the operation being attempted is  
possible before power is applied to the saw.  
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CUTTING CROWN MOLDING (FIG. Z, AA )  
Your compound miter saw is suited for the  
difficult task of cutting crown molding. To fit  
properly, crown molding must be compound-  
miterd with extreme accuracy.  
The two surfaces on a piece of crown molding  
that fit flat against the ceiling and wall are at  
angles that, when added together equal exactly  
90°.  
3
2
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. X)  
A bowed workpiece must be positioned against  
the fence and secured with a clamping device as  
shown before cutting. Do not position workpiece  
incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the  
support of the fence. This will cause the blade to  
bind and could result in personal injury.  
Most crown molding has a top rear angle (the  
section that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52°  
and a bottom rear angle (the section that fits flat  
against the wall) of 38°.  
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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.  
NOTE: The chart below references a  
compound cut for crown molding ONLY  
WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WALLS  
EQUALS EXACTLY 90°.  
When setting the bevel and miter angles for  
compound miters, remember that the settings are  
interdependent; changing one changes the other,  
as well.  
BEVEL  
MITER  
KEY  
TYPE OF CUT  
SETTING SETTING  
Inside corner-Left side  
Fig. Z  
IL  
33.9°  
33.9°  
33.9°  
33.9°  
31.6° Right 1. Position top of molding against  
fence.  
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e
n
c
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2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.6°.  
3. LEFT side is finished piece.  
Inside corner-Right side  
IR  
OL  
OR  
31.6° Left 1. Position bottom of molding  
against fence.  
Miter Saw Table  
2. Miter table set at LEFT 31.6°.  
3. LEFT side is finished piece.  
Outside corner-Left side  
Bevel/Miter Settings  
Fig. AA  
31.6° Left 1. Position bottom of molding  
against fence.  
2. Miter table set at LEFT 31.6°.  
3. RIGHT side is finished piece.  
Outside corner-Right side  
31.6° Right 1. Position top of molding against  
fence.  
Settings for standard crown molding lying flat on  
compound miter saw table  
Inside Corner  
2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.6°.  
3. RIGHT side is finished piece.  
OR  
OL  
IR  
IL  
Outside Corner  
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MAINTENANCE  
LOWER BLADE GUARD  
MAINTENANCE  
Do not use the saw without the lower blade  
guard. The lower blade guard is attached to the  
saw for your protection. Should the lower guard  
become damaged, do not use the saw until the  
damaged guard has been replaced. Develop a  
regular check to make sure the lower guard is  
working properly. Clean the lower guard of any  
dust or buildup with a damp cloth.  
!
DANGER  
To avoid injury, never put lubricants on the  
blade while it is spinning.  
!
WARNING  
To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use  
gasoline, naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or  
similar highly volatile solvents to clean the  
miter saw.  
CAUTION: Do not use solvents on the guard.  
They could make the plastic “cloudy” and brittle.  
!
!
WARNING  
WARNING  
To avoid injury from unexpected starting  
or electrical shock, unplug the power cord  
before working on the saw.  
When cleaning the lower guard, unplug the  
saw from the power source receptacle to  
avoid unexpected startup.  
!
WARNING  
EMPTYING SAWDUST BAG  
For your safety, this saw is double-insulated.  
To avoid electrical shock, fire or injury, use  
only parts identical to those identified in the  
parts list. Reassemble exactly as the original  
assembly to avoid electrical shock.  
Periodically, sawdust will accumulate under the  
work table and base. This could cause difficulty  
in the movement of the worktable when setting  
up a miter cut. Frequently blow out or vacuum up  
the sawdust.  
!
WARNING  
REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES (FIG. BB)  
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 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.  
If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye  
protection to keep debris from blowing into  
eyes.  
LUBRICATION (FIG. CC)  
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 bearing  
lubrication is required.  
Lubricate the following as necessary:  
Chop pivot: Apply light machine oil to points  
indicated in illustration.  
NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, first make  
sure the brushes go back in exactly the way they  
came out. This will avoid a break-in period that  
reduces motor performance and increases wear.  
Chop and Central pivot: Apply light machine oil  
to points indicated in illustration.  
Fig. CC  
Fig. BB  
Central pivot  
of plastic guard  
1
Chop pivot  
2
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
!
WARNING  
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before  
moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR  
PROBLEM  
Brake does not 1. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly 1. Inspect/clean/replace brushes. See  
stop the blade sticking. MAINTENANCE section.  
PROBLEM CAUSE  
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION  
within 6 seconds. 2. Motor brake overheated from use 2. Use a recommended blade. Let cool  
of defective or wrong size blade  
or rapid ON/OFF cycling.  
3. Arbor bolt loose.  
4. Brushes cracked, damaged, etc.  
5. Other.  
down. See REMOVING OR INSTALLING  
THE BLADE section.  
3. Retighten. See REMOVING OR  
INSTALLING THE BLADE section.  
4. Replace brushes.  
5. Contact Sears Service Center.  
Motor does not 1. Limit switch failure  
1. Replace limit switch.  
2. Replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE  
section.  
3. Verify there is electrical power at the  
outlet.  
start  
2. Brush worn.  
3. Fuse blown or circuit breaker  
tripped on home panel.  
Brush spark  
when switch  
released.  
1. Brush worn.  
2. Other.  
1. Replace Brushes. See MAINTENANCE  
section.  
2. Contact Sears Service Center.  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION  
PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE  
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment.  
1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting Head  
Downward Travel Adjustment section.  
Angle of cut not 1. Miter table unlocked.  
1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle  
Adjustment section.  
2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE  
PROTECTION.  
accurate. Can  
2. Sawdust under table.  
not adjust miter.  
Cutting arm  
wobbles.  
1. Loose pivot points.  
1. Contact Sears Service Center.  
Cutting arm will 1. Pivot bolt too tight.  
1. Loosen pivot bolt lock nut (see adjustment  
section).  
2. Contact Sears Service Center.  
3. Clean and lubricate moving parts.  
not fully raise,  
or blade guard  
2. Pivot spring not replaced properly  
after service.  
won’t fully close. 3. Sawdust build-up.  
Blade binds,  
jams, burns  
wood.  
1. Improper operation.  
2. Dull or warped blade.  
3. Improper blade size.  
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION section.  
2. Replace or sharpen blade.  
3. Replace with 10 in. diameter blade.  
4. Use hold down clamp to secure workpiece  
to table.  
4
Wood is moving during cut.  
Saw vibrates or 1. Saw blade not round / damaged / 1. Replace blade.  
shakes.  
loose.  
2. Arbor bolt loose.  
2. Tighten arbor bolt.  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - LASER GUIDE  
PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE  
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION  
The laser guide 1. The batteries are dead.  
1. Replace with new AAA batteries.  
2. Reload the batteries and make certain  
that they make solid contact to the battery  
spring.  
fails to turn on.  
2. The battery contacts need  
adjustment.  
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PARTS LIST  
10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW  
MODEL NO. 137.212360  
!
WARNING  
When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. Use of any other parts many create  
a HAZARD or cause product damage. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this  
Miter Saw may create a HAZARD unless repair is done by a qualified service technician. Repair  
service is available at your nearest Sears Service Centre.  
PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC  
I.D.  
Description  
Size  
QTY I.D.  
X3RT  
Description  
Size  
QTY  
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
8
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
X3P1  
X3P2  
X3P4  
X3P9  
X3PA  
X3PC  
X3PD  
X3PE  
X3PG  
X3PH  
X3PJ  
X3PY  
X3Q0  
X3Q1  
X3Q3  
X3Q4  
X3Q5  
X3Q6  
X3Q7  
X3Q8  
X3Q9  
X3QA  
X3QB  
X3QC  
X3QD  
X3QW  
X3R7  
X3R8  
X3R9  
X3RA  
X3RB  
X3RG  
X3RH  
X3RK  
X3RL  
X3RM  
X3RN  
X3RP  
X3RQ  
X3RR  
X3RS  
COMPRESSION SPRING  
BUTTON SWITCH  
BATTERY  
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
4
1
COIL SPRING  
X3RU  
X3RV  
X3S0  
X3S2  
X3S6  
X3S7  
X3S8  
X3SD  
X3SE  
X3SF  
X3SG  
X3SH  
X3SJ  
X3SK  
X3SM  
X3SN  
X3SP  
X3SQ  
X3SS  
X3ST  
X3T0  
X3T1  
X3T2  
X3T3  
X3T4  
X3T6  
X3T8  
X3T9  
X3TA  
X3TB  
X3TC  
X3TF  
X3TG  
X3TH  
X3TJ  
X3TL  
X3W4  
X3W9  
X3WA  
X3WB  
PLASTIC SLEEVE  
LOCK NUT  
M10  
ø10  
POWER CABLE  
SEGMENT HANDLE  
MOTOR HANDLE (TOP)  
MOTOR HANDLE (DOWN)  
CORD CLAMP  
FLAT WASHER  
POINTER  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
SPRING WASHER  
POINTER  
M4*10  
ø4  
CORD GUARD  
REAR EXTENSION STAY  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
BOLT CLAMP  
LIMIT SWITCH  
M6*16  
M6*14  
ø8  
HEX. HD. BOLT  
CUTTER SHAFT GUARD  
CR. RE. COUNT HD. SCREW  
SPRING GUARD  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
CR. RE. COUNT HD. SCREW  
RUBBER BLOCK  
COLLAR  
M6*14  
M6*10  
FLAT WASHER  
SPRING WASHER  
FENCE  
ø8  
M5*6  
MITER LOCK HANDLE  
FLAT WASHER  
M6*12  
ø4  
SPRING WASHER  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
SLIDE PLATE  
ø5  
M5*12  
LOWER BLADE GUARD  
BRACING PLATE  
COLLAR  
BASE  
HEX. HD. BOLT  
MOTOR ASS’Y  
M8*30  
LOCK NUT  
M6  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
COLLAR  
M6*12  
LASER ASS’Y  
BEVEL LOCK HANDLE ASS’Y  
ANGLE REGULATOR ASS’Y  
HOLD DOWN CLAMP ASS’Y  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
BEVEL BOLT  
FLAT WASHER  
ø6  
CR. RE. COUNT HD. SCREW  
TRIGGER  
BLADE  
M10*50  
ARBOR COLLAR  
ARBOR BOLT  
ROLLER  
CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW  
CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
RETAINING RING  
DUST BAG  
M8*20  
M6*18  
M4*16  
M5*40  
BLADE WRENCH  
SHAFT  
TORSION SPRING  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
HEX. HD. BOLT  
NUT  
M5*10  
M8*20  
M8  
LEVER  
PIVOT SHAFT  
M10*55  
M4*8  
LOCK NUT  
M8  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
LABEL  
FLAT WASHER  
ø8  
TABLE INSERT  
SCALE  
CR. RE. COUNT HD. SCREW  
TABLE  
M4*8  
LABEL  
HEX KEY  
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SCHEMATIC FOR SAW  
MODEL NO. 137.212360  
X3P9  
X3T6  
X3TA  
X3PA  
X3TA  
X3P3  
X3P42  
X3PG  
X3TB2  
X3PE  
X3W2  
X3T1  
X3TB6  
X3TC2  
X3P2  
X3P1  
X3PD  
X3PC  
X3PH  
X3R7  
X3TG  
X3R9  
X3R8  
X3R9  
X3RA  
X3RB  
X3QW  
X3TH  
X3T0  
X3WB  
X3QD  
X3T2  
X3QC  
X3QD  
X3QB  
X3Q4  
X3Q5  
X3Q6  
X3PJ  
X3PY  
X3RV  
X3Q7  
X3Q8  
X3RG  
X3RH  
X3RL  
X3Q0  
X3Q1  
X3Q34  
X3Q9  
2X3QA  
X3S02  
X3TJ  
X3RK  
X3RM  
2
X3RN  
X3T92  
X3TF  
X3RP  
X3TL  
2
X3T8  
X3RQ  
X3S2  
X3T3  
X3S63  
X3S7  
X3RR4  
X3RS  
X3SM X3S8  
X3W4  
X3RT  
X3RU  
X3ST2  
X3SG2  
X3SH2  
X3SN 2  
X3SP2  
X3T4  
X3WA  
X3SK  
X3SQ3  
X3SF  
X3ST  
X3SG  
X3SD  
X3SE  
X3W9  
X3SH  
X3SJ  
X3SS  
X3ST  
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10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW  
MODEL NO. 137.212360  
PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR  
I.D.  
Description  
Size  
QTY I.D.  
Description  
Size  
QTY  
1
X3P0 HEX. SOC. HD. CAP SCREW  
X3PK LABEL  
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
X3QJ LABEL  
X3QK BRUSH ASS’Y  
X3QL FLOW GUIDE  
2
X3PL BRUSH HOLDER ASS’Y  
X3PM BRUSH COVER  
X3PQ MOTOR HOUSING  
X3PR BEARING  
1
X3QM CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW ST5*65  
X3QN FIELD ASS’Y  
2
1
X3QU HEX. SOC. HD. CAP SCREW  
X3QR HEX. SOC. HD. CAP SCREW  
X3QS ANCHOR BLOCK  
M6*25  
1
X3PS SPRING  
1
X3PT ARMATURE ASS’Y  
X3PU COMPRESSION SPRING  
X3PV ARBOR LOCK  
X3PW BEARING  
1
X3QY NEEDLE BEARING  
1
X3R3 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
X3SB FLAT WASHER  
M5*16  
ø5  
2
2
X3PX ARM  
X3SN SPRING WASHER  
ø5  
4
X3PZ FLAT WASHER  
X3QE RUBBER INSERT  
X3QF CAP  
ø6  
X3TD CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
X3TE TOOTH WASHER  
M6*35  
ø4.2  
4
1
X3TM CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
X3WC CUTTER SHAFT ASS’Y  
M4*10  
1
X3QG LABEL  
1
X3QH LABEL  
X3PK  
 
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2
 
 
 
 
�  
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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4
 
 
 
�  
 
 
 
 
 
X3PV  
 
 
 
 
 
�  
 
�  
2
�  
2
�  
2
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Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman product is designed and  
manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair  
from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and  
aggravation.  
Here’s what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:  
Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists  
Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs  
Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can’t be fixed  
Discount of 10% from regular price of service and related installed parts not covered by the  
agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive maintenance check  
Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution – 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  
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The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the  
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