Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN 10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER TRACE? Model No. 137.212372 us CAUTION: ® Safety Instructions Before using this Miter Saw, : Assembly read this manual and follow ® Operation all its Safety Rules and ® Maintenance Operating Instructions Parts List & Lifespan p. For Technical Support and Bears Parts & Missing or Damaged Parts Repair Center 1-888.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Warranty Product Specifications Symbols... Power Tool Safety Compound Miter Saw Safety Electrical Requirements and Safety 10 Accessories and Attachments . 12 Tools Needed for Assembly .. 13 Carton Contents 14 Know Your Sliding Compound Miter Saw 15 Glossary of Terms... . 16 Assembly .. 18 Adjustments 24 Operation 31 Maintenance 44 Troubleshooting Guide... 45 Parts List.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR: Power Source .. 120V Amp Peed 4800 RPM (No load) Electric Brake . Yes Double Insulated on YS BLADE: Diameter 10 in. Arbor Hole S18 in. MITER SAW: 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6%, 45° Right & Left . 0°, 33.9%, 45° Left Miter Detente Stops . Bevel Positive Stops. CUTTING CAPACITY: Cross out Miter 45° Right & Left Bevel 45" Left... 45° Miter and 45° Bevel Left Crown Molding Nested... Base Molding Against Fence 3-816 in. x 12in. 1-5/8 in. x 121in. 1-5/8 in. x Bin. 4-1/8 in.
Chg l-fels WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Operator's Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” {a picture symbol intended to alert you to, landlord instruct you how fo 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.
POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. AL WARNING To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following. with the entire Operator's © Manual LEARN the tool's application, limitations and possible hazards. READ and become familiar KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. . REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE oO PROTECTION. Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes and could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles {not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard 287.1. 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 787 1 could seriously injure you when they break, WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing operation produces dust. SECURE WORK.
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 23. DO NOT use power tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases. 24. DO NOT operate the fool if you are under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your ability to use the tool properly. 25 WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health.
SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW 1. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to these instructions. 2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of miter saws, seek guidance from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person. 3. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and table. DO NOT perform any operation free hand (use clamp wherever possible). 4.
NEVER cut small pieces, if the work piece being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 7-1/2 In. of the saw blade the work piece is too small PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table for long work pieces. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable liquids or gases. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. SHUT QFF the power before servicing or adjusting the tool.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFE POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, non reversible types. See “MOTOR” in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section on page 3. To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Your saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120 V, 15 A circuit and use a 15 A time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
3. If the tool suddenly stalls while cutting wood, release the trigger switch, unplug the tool, and free the blade from the wood. The saw may now be started and the cut finished, . FUSES may “blow” or circuit breakers may trip frequently if: a. MOTOR Is overloaded — overloading can scour if you feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a short time, . LINE VOLTAGE is more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage rating.
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES A WARNING « Use only accessories recommended for this miter saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories, Use of improper accessories may cause hazards. + 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 shape cutters or dado sets. Ferrous metal cutting and the use of abrasive wheels is prohibited.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Supplied Not supplied a Phillips Screwdriver Blade Wrench Adjustable Wrench 4 mm & 8mm y Hex Wrangle Slotted Screwdriver BN Combination Square Birthright Edge COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over {see dotted figure). Draw light line on Straight edge board, this board along this edge. edge must be perfectly straight. Corer erg ETE Should not gap or overlap when square flipped over (see dotted figure).
CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW 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. 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. 2. Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface. 3.
KNOW YOUR SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SA Laser Vertical Trigger Switch Handle Laser Horizontal Adjustment Knob Adjustment Knob « (ET Laser Tract Laser Guide Upper Blade Guard Bevel Detente Pin Lower Blade Guard Table Insert Us, — Miter Handle Table Left Extension Table Base Dust bag port Carrying Handle Hold-down Latch go Carl age Laser ON/OFF Switch Lock Knob ON/OFF Trigger Switch Side Carriage Safety Lock Switch Hold-down Clamp i Blade positive Miter Detentes Right Extension Table Positive Slop Lock Lever EE {
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AMPERAGE (AMPS) ~ A measure of the flow of electric current. Higher ratings generally means the tool is lusted for heavier use. ARBOR LOCK ~ Allows the user to keep the blade from rotating while tightening or loosening the arbor bolt during blade replacement or removal. BASE — Supports the table, holds accessories and allows for workbench or leg set mounting BEVEL LOCK HANDLE ~ Locks the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.
POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER — Locks the miter saw at a preset positive stop for the desired miter angle SWITCH HANDLE ~ The switch handle ordains the trigger switch and the laser on/off switch. The blade is lowered into the work piece by pushing down on the handle. The saw will return {o its upright position when the handier is released. WARNING LABELS ~ Read and understand for your own safety. Make sure all labels are present on machine and legible.
Le sg A WARNING To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted and you have read and understood this Operator's Manual. CUTTING HEAD (FIG. A) Raising 1. Push down slightly on the trigger switch handle (1). 2. Pauli out the hold-down fate (2). 3. Raise the cutting head to the uppermost position NOTE: This cutting head is spring loaded.
e To empty the dust bag, pull out the other hand to hold the clamp when dust bag assembly from exhaust tightening. Only turn the clamp port. Open zipper on underside of knob (4) to secure clamp to table. bag and empty into waste container. The clamp will tilt at an angle and secure itself when tightened. IMPORTANT: Check frequently and empty bag before it gets full. Fig. D A WARNING Do not use this saw to cut and/or sand metals. The hot chips or sparks may ignite sawdust from the bag material, Fig. © Fig.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE A WARNING * 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, eo Only use a 10 in. diameter blade. NOTE: The miter saw comes with the saw blade already installed. Make sure the blade is installed correctly and is tight before operating saw. « NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this tool, This miter saw is designed for use on wood and woad-fike products only.
8. Remove the arbor bolt (4), the outer blade coral (8), and the blade (7) {Fig. H) Do not remove the inner blade collar, MOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their position and direction they face. Wipe the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing a new blade. Fig. H Installing the Blade (Fig. WARNING UN-plug the miter saw before changingfinstalling the blade. 1. Install 2 10 in. blade with a 5/8 in.
SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. i) For convenient storage and prevention of oss, there is a slot (1) in the right side of the carry handle (2) for storing the blade wrench (3) when not in use. Fig. | REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. J) A WARNING To avoid injury: # Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting. Remove all small pieces of material from the table cavity before performing any cuts.
eo Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or by the trigger switch handle. Carrying the tool by the power cord could cause damage to the insulation or wire connections and result in electric shock or fire. + To avoid injury from flying debris, do not allow visitors to stand behind the saw. ® Place the saw on a firm, level workbench where there is room for handling and properly supporting the work piece, # Support the saw on a level work surface. + Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
Jem ER BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT 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. 90° (0°) Bevel Adjustment (Fig. M) 1. Loosen bevel lock knob (1) and tilt the cutting arm completely to the right. Tighten the beet sock knob (1). 2. Place a combination square (2) on the miter table (3) with the ruler against the table and the heel of the square against the saw blade. 3.
48° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. M, 0) 1. Loosen the bevel lock knob (1) and tilt the cutting head completely to the left, . Using a combination square, check to see if the blade angle is 45° to the table. . If the blade is not at 45° to the miter table, tilt the cutting arm to the right, loosen the lockout (8) on the bevel angle adjustment bolt (9) and use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the bevel angle adjustment bolt (9) depth in or out to Increase or decrease the bevel angle. .
2. Move the turntable while lifting up on the positive stop lock lever (2) to align the pointer (3) fo the desired degree measurement. 3. If the desired angle is one of the nine positive stops, release the positive stop lock lever (2), making sure the fever snaps into position, and then secure by tightening the miter handle (1).
SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG, 8) The depth of cut can be preset for even and repetitive shallow cuts, 1. Adjust the cutting head down (See CUTTING HEAD section) until the teeth of the blade are at the desired depth. 2. While holding the upper arm in that position, turn the stop knob (1) unit it touches the stop plate (2). 3.
TURNING LASER TRAC® ON (FIG. U) 1. To turn taser on, press nonfood rocker switch (1) to “ON” position. 2. To turn laser off, press on/off rocker switch (1) to “OFF” position. Fig. U ALIGNING THE LASER TRAC® The laser line must always be comely aligned with the blade to ensure straight, even cutting. Your fool is equipped with the Laser Trac® cutting guide using Class lia laser line. The laser line will enable you to preview the saw blade path on the stock fo be cut before starting the miter saw.
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. o WARNING: Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser. i unidentified persons attempt to repair this laser product, serious injury may result. Any repair required on this laser product should be performed by a qualified service dealer. Fig. V Laser LASER TRACE" ADJUSTMENT (FIG.
7. Looking at the top of the board, if the Jasper ling is not parallel to the "pattern line” please follow the instructions listed below under Top Line paragraph. B. Adjusting the Position of the Laser Line (Fig. X,Y, 2) Front Line (Fig. X, Y) if the laser line is angled from left fo right, tum the laser vertical adjustment knob (1) counterclockwise to align the ling parallel with pattern fine.
OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW OPERATION BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW A 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.
e Remove adjusting wrench from the too! before turning avoid injury from jams, slips, of thrown pieces, use only recommended accessories. # Check the dust bag before you work. Empty the bag if it is more than half-full. RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES © Consult the ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS section of this Operator's Manual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that come with the accessory. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to parsons. « Choose the correct 10 in.
DRESS FOR SAFETY Any power tool can throw oO 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 ANS 287.1 could seriously injure you when they break. + Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, necklines or jewelry (rings, waitress, They can get caught and draw you into macing parts, Wear non-slip footwear. Tie back long hair. Golf ong sleeves above the elbow.
eo When cutting odd shaped work pieces, plan your work so it will not bind in the blade and cause possible injury. Balding, for example, must lie flat or be held by a fixture or fig that will not let it move when cut.
« [f the blade does not stop within & seconds, unplug the saw and follow the Instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE section. Before freeing jammed material: e« Release trigger switch » Wait for all moving parts to stop. e Unplug the miter saw, Fig. AA No-Hands Zone Fin BASIC SAW OPERATIONS Fur your convenience, your saw has a blade brake. The brake is not a safety device. Never rely on it to replace the proper use of the guard on your saw.
SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM (FIG. CC) AL WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation. 1. For chop cutting operations on small work pieces, slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the slide carriage lock knob {1). 2. To cut wide boards the slide carriage lock knob (1) must be loosened to allow the cutting head to slide freely. Fig. CC Be | BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW « Never leave fool running unattended.
BEVEL CUT (FIG. EE) . When a bevel cut is required, looser the bevel lock handle (1) by turning it clockwise, 2. Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle, as shown on the bevel scale (2). 3. The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a 90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 45° left bevel. Tighten the bevel lock handle (1) to lock the cutting head in position. Positive stops are provided at 0°, 33.9° and 45°, 4.
SLIDE CUTTING WIDE BOARDS WIDE To avoid injury: « Never pull the cutting head assembly and spinning blade toward you during the cut, The blade may try to climb up on the top of the work piece, causing the cutting assembly and spinning blade to kick back, forcefully. The cutting head assembly should be drawn back completely then pushed forward when sawing. e Let the blade reach full speed before cutting. This will help reduce the risk of a thrown work piece. To Slide Cut Wide Boards (Fig. GG) 1.
The table insert may be removed for this purpose, but always reattach table insert prior to performing a cutting operation. A bowed work piece must be positioned against the fence and secured with a hold-down clamp before cutting as shown. Do not position work piece incorrectly or fry to cut the work piece without the support of the fence. This will cause the blade to bind and could result in personal injury. Fig. HH CUTTING GROOVES (FIG. Il) DO NOT USE A DADO BLADE, use only the standard 10 in.
AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG, KK) When making multiple or repetitive cuts that result in cut-off pieces of one inch or less, it is possible for the saw blade to catch the cut-off piece and throw it out of the saw or into the blade guard and housing, possibly causing damage or injury. To minimize this, an auxiliary wood fence can be mounted to your saw. Holes are provided in the saw fence to attach an auxiliary wood fence. This fence is to be constructed of straight wood approximately 3/4 in. thick by 2-1/2 in.
Fig. LL Fig. Work piece . Work piece o Work piece Miter saw table Miter saw table Miter at 45°, bevel at 0° Miter at 0°, bevel at 45° Miter saw fable NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut Fig. NN 80 you can determine if the operation being patterned is possible before power is applied to the saw. Settings for standard crown molding lying flat on compound miter saw table CUTTING CROWN MOLDING (FIG. MM, NN} Your compound miter saw is suited for the difficult task of cutting crown molding.
Believer Settings MOTE: The chart on next page references a corn pound cut for crown molding ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WALLS EQUALS 90°. BEVEL MITER KEY | setting | SETTING TYPE OF Cut Inside corner-Left side IL 33.97 31.6° Right 1. Position top of molding against fence. 2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.67. 3. LEFT side is finished piece. Inside corner-Right side IR 33.9° 31.8° Left 1. Position bottom of molding against fence. 2. Miter table set at LEFT 81.8°. 3. LEFT side is finished piece.
CROWN MOLDING CHART Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Wall to Crown Molding Angle SE Ce | Con SE Sem re Angle Miter Bevel Bevel tier Bevel Bevel Eaten | | Soo fd sting | Setting Sen TERR Tn EX [TEEN iE TE i SAG ac TG 3539 wr W134 1908 ETE TE FEN a EEN i TEAR wl len Re wi CTR 1 TET 38.78 REED) Er 18.82 16.4% 738 EET 54 Tenn Tre 15 AB.7 8.84 3442 1833 889 E71 TEI 3774 38.08 3380 14.86 1783 $04 TEE 5 Rene So TRUE 5 STR TE 3a EE TERR 54 34.36 3585 Elm RS wre Tne 58 $2.51 Te 0 31.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 4 DANGER Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw. To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, unplug the power cord before working on the saw. For your safety, this saw is double insulated. To avoid electrical shock, five or injury, use only parts identical to those identified in the parts list.
A WARNING + When cleaning the lower guard, unplug the saw from the power source receptacle to avoid unexpected start-up. eo Do not use solvents on the guard. They could make the plastic “cloudy” and brittle, SAWDUST Periodically, sawdust will accumulate under the worktable and base. This could cause difficulty in the movement of the worktable when setting up a miter cut.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ARMING 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 PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Brake does not stop blade within G seconds, 1. 2. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly sticking. Motor brake overheated from use of defective or wrong size blade or rapid ON/OFF coaling. . Arbor bolt loose, . Brushes cracked, damaged, etc. . Other, 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SAW OPERATION SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT Cutting Arm Travel section. Angle of cut not accurate. Can not adjust miter. AI . Miter table unlocked. . Sawdust under table, 1. See OPERATION Miter Angle Adjustment section, + Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE PROTECTION, Cutting arm wobbles. . Loose pivot points. 1 . Seo ADJUSTMENT Cutting Arm Travel section.
PARIS LIST 10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212372 A 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 Center. To order replacement parts by phone, call 1-888-331-4568. PARTS LIST FOR MITER SAW A LD. NO.
10 iN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO, 137.212372 PARTS LIST FOR MITER SAW B LD NO. Description size Shy LD NG.
10 IN, SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212872 PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR LIL HO, Description Size Qty OFX ILENE BEARING 1 clod SPRING FIN 3 0x2 HEX. SOC SET SCREW 2 0x43 CRE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER 2 0X44 CRE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER 3 COOKBOOK RE. PAN HD, TAPPING SCREW 2 E. PAH HEAD TAPPING 3 WASHER SCREW 2 2 2 MOTOR MOTOR REAR COVER RAPTURE SAYS FLOW GUIDE LEAD WIRE AYE'S i 3 RE. PAN HD.
REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS 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.