Craftsman Chainsaw Sharpener 13737564 User Manual

Operator’s Manual  
12 IN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND  
MITER SAW WITH LASER TRAC®  
Model No. 137.375640  
Safety Instructions  
Assembly  
Operation  
Maintenance  
Parts List  
CAUTION:  
Before using this Miter Saw,  
read this manual and follow  
all its Safety Rules and  
Operating Instructions  
Español, p. 51  
Customer Help Line  
For Technical Support  
1-800-843-1682  
Sears Parts &  
Repair Center  
1-800-488-1222  
Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA  
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Part No. 137.375640  
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
MOTOR  
Power Source ................................................................. 120V AC, 60Hz, 15 Amp  
Arbor Shaft Size ............................................................. 5/8 in.  
Speed ............................................................................. 3800 RPM (No load)  
Brake .............................................................................. Electric  
MITER SAW  
Miter Detent Stops .......................................................... 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° R & L  
Bevel Positive Stops ....................................................... 0°, 45° L  
Cutting Capacity:  
Crosscut (Maximum Width) ............................................. 3 in. x 7-7/8 in.  
Crosscut (Maximum Height) ............................................ 3-1/2 in. x 5-1/2 in.  
45° Miter Cut R & L .......................................................... 3 in. x 5-1/2 in.  
45° Bevel L ....................................................................... 1-7/8 in. x 7-7/8 in.  
45° Miter and 45° Bevel ................................................... 1-1/2 in. x 5-1/2 in.  
BLADE  
Diameter ........................................................................... 12 in.  
Arbor Hole ......................................................................... 1 in. dia. w/ 5/8 in. reducer  
WARNING  
!
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit  
protection.  
This tool is wired at the factory for 110-120 Volt operation. It must be connected to  
a 110-120 Volt / 15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire,  
replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way.  
Before using your tool, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules.  
Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the  
tool.  
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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.  
WEAR RESPIRATORY AND HEARING PROTECTION: Always wear  
respiratory and hearing protection.  
READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL: To reduce the risk of  
injury, user 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: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,  
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.  
DANGER  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
!
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,  
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.  
!
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not  
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.  
!
CAUTION: used without the safety alert symbol indicates a  
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result  
in property damage.  
CAUTION  
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POWER TOOL SAFETY  
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL  
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD  
PROOF with padlocks, master  
switches or by removing starter  
keys.  
Safety is a combination of common  
sense, staying alert and knowing how  
to use your power tool.  
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will  
do the job better and safer at the  
rate for which it was designed.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid mistakes that could cause  
serious injury, do not plug the tool in  
until you have read and understood  
the following.  
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not  
force the tool or an attachment  
to do a job for which it was not  
designed.  
1.  
READ and become familiar  
with the entire Operator’s  
Manual. LEARN the tool’s  
application, limitations and possible  
hazards.  
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION  
CORDS. Make sure your extension  
cord is in good condition. When  
using an extension cord, be sure to  
use the one heavy enough to carry  
the current that the product will  
draw. An undersized cord will result  
in a drop in line voltage and in  
loss of power which will cause the  
tool overheat. The table on page  
11 shows the proper wire gauge  
size usage to each extension cord  
length and ampere rating. If in  
doubt, use the next heavier gauge.  
The smaller the gauge number, the  
heavier the cord.  
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in  
working order.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All  
visitors and bystanders should be  
kept a safe distance from work area.  
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use of improper accessories may  
cause risk of injury to yourself or  
others.  
12.  
ALWAYS WEAR EYE  
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 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.  
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 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.  
13.  
14.  
WEAR A FACE MASK  
OR DUST MASK. Sawing  
operation produces dust.  
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.  
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.  
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM  
POWER SOURCE before servicing,  
and when changing accessories  
such as blades, bits and cutters.  
21. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep  
proper footing and balance at all  
times. NEVER reach your arm or  
hand across the path of the blade.  
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF  
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.  
Make sure switch is in the OFF  
position before plugging the tool in.  
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.  
Keep tools sharp and clean for best  
and safest performance. Follow  
instructions for lubricating and  
changing accessories.  
17. USE RECOMMENDED  
ACCESSORIES. Consult  
this Operator’s Manual for  
recommended accessories. The  
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23. DO NOT use power tool in  
presence of flammable liquids or  
gases.  
24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are  
under the influence of any drugs,  
alcohol or medicationn that could  
affect your ability to use the tool  
properly.  
25. WARNING: Dust generated from  
certain materials can be hazardous  
to your health. Always operate saw  
in well-ventilated area and provide  
for proper dust removal.  
26.  
People with  
electronic  
DANGER  
!
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.  
27.  
WEAR HEARING  
PROTECTION to reduce the  
risk of induced hearing loss.  
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DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY  
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW  
9. MAKE SURE both the blade and  
the collar are clean and the arbor  
bolt is tightened securely.  
1. DO NOT operate the miter saw  
until it is completely assembled  
and installed according to these  
instructions.  
10.USE only blade collars specified for  
your saw.  
11.NEVER use blades larger than  
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly  
familiar with the operation of miter  
saws, seek guidance from your  
supervisor, instructor or other  
qualified person.  
12 inches in diameter.  
12.NEVER apply lubricants to the  
blade when the saw is running.  
13.ALWAYS check the blade for  
cracks or damage before operation.  
Replace a cracked or damaged  
blade immediately.  
3. ALWAYS hold the work firmly  
against the fence and table.  
DO NOT perform any operation  
freehand (use clamp wherever  
possible).  
14.NEVER use blades recommended  
for operation at less than 4800  
RPM.  
4. KEEP HANDS out of the path of  
the saw blade. If the workpiece  
you are cutting would cause your  
hands to be within 8-3/25 in. of the  
saw blade, the workpiece should be  
clamped in place before making the  
cut.  
15.ALWAYS keep the blade guards in  
place and use at all times.  
16.NEVER reach around the saw  
blade.  
17.MAKE SURE the blade is not in  
contact with the workpiece before  
the switch is turned ON.  
5. MAKE SURE the blade is sharp,  
runs freely and is free of vibration.  
18.IMPORTANT: After completing a  
cut, release the trigger switch and  
wait for the blade to stop before  
returning the saw to the raised  
position.  
6. ALLOW the motor to come up to full  
speed before starting a cut.  
7. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS  
CLEAN and free of chips or dust.  
19.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.  
8. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles  
are tight before cutting, even if the  
table is positioned in one of the  
positive stops.  
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25.SHUT OFF the power before  
20.NEVER cut metals or masonry  
products with this tool. This miter  
saw is designed for use on wood  
and wood-like products.  
servicing or adjusting the tool.  
26.DISCONNECT the saw from  
the power source and clean the  
machine when finished using.  
21.NEVER cut small pieces. If the  
workpiece being cut would cause  
your hand or fingers to be within  
8-3/25 in. of the saw blade, the  
workpiece is too small.  
27.MAKE SURE the work area is clean  
before leaving the machine.  
28.SHOULD any part of your miter  
saw become missing, damaged,  
fail in any way or any electrical  
component fail to perform properly,  
shut off the switch and remove the  
plug from the power supply outlet.  
Replace missing, damaged or failed  
parts before resuming operation.  
22.PROVIDE adequate support to  
the sides of the saw table for long  
workpieces.  
23.NEVER use the miter saw in areas  
with flammable liquids or gases.  
24.NEVER use solvents to clean plastic  
parts. Solvents could possibly  
dissolve or otherwise damage the  
material.  
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY  
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR  
cord or plug is necessary, do not  
connect the equipment grounding  
conductor to a live terminal.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
The AC motor used in this saw is  
a universal, nonreversible type.  
See “MOTOR” in the “PRODUCT  
SPECIFICATIONS” section on page 3.  
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  
!
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  
Amp circuit and use a 15 Amp 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 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.  
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION  
CORDS  
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.  
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 accordance  
with all local codes and ordinances.  
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG  
PROVIDED. If it will not fit the  
receptacle, have the proper receptacle  
installed by a qualified electrician.  
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.  
Use a separate electrical circuit for  
your tool. This circuit must not be less  
than #12 wire with a 20 Amp time-lag  
fuse or a #14 wire with a 15 Amp time-  
lag fuse.  
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  
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NOTE: When using an extension  
cord on a circuit with a #14 wire, the  
extension cord must 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.  
Fig. 1  
Three-Pronged Plug  
Grounding Prong  
Properly Grounded  
Three-Pronged Receptacle  
Fig. 2  
Grounding Lug  
Make sure this is  
connected to a  
known ground.  
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 (sold separately) (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.  
Two-Pronged  
Receptacle  
Adapter  
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.  
0
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18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10  
12  
16  
10  
12  
12 Not Recommended  
CAUTION  
!
In all cases, make certain the  
receptacle is properly grounded.  
If you are not sure, have a  
qualified electrician check the  
receptacle.  
This tool is for indoor use only.  
Do not expose to rain or use in  
damp locations.  
This tool must be grounded while  
in use to protect the operator  
from electric shock.  
Never remove the grounding  
prong from the power cord. If  
damaged, discontinue use of unit  
and contact customer service for  
a replacement cord.  
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS  
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES  
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.  
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  
12 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.  
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.  
BLADE INFORMATION  
Always use a crosscut blade that is  
designed for cutting across the wood  
grain. NEVER use Rip, Combination,  
Plywood, Dado or Abrasive type saw  
blades at any time  
Always use a 12in diameter blade with  
either a 1” or 5/8” arbor hole, speed  
rating must be at least 4800 RPM.  
Read and understand all instructions  
provided with each blade before using  
on this miter saw.  
There are two main materials used for  
saw blades; high-speed steel (HSS) and  
carbide tipped (TCT). While the HSS  
blades are generally less expensive  
than carbide tipped, TCT blades will  
stay sharper longer than HSS. As a  
general rule the more teeth per inch (TPI)  
the smoother the cut. Please read the  
information provided on the blade for  
more details for their use.  
ACCESSORIES  
Visit your Sears Hardware Department  
or see the Sears Power and Hand Tool  
Catalog to purchase recommended  
accessories for this power tool.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid the risk of personal injury,  
do not modify this power tool or use  
accessories not recommended by  
Sears.  
General Purpose Wood Cutting: 24 - 40 TPI  
Fine Woodworking Cutting: 60 - 80 TPI  
Non-ferrous Metal Cutting:  
Use only special blades designed for  
cutting this type of material.  
Plastic Cutting:  
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,  
Use only special blades designed for  
cutting plastic.  
NOTE: When cutting non-ferrous or  
plastic, be sure to clean up completely  
after each use. Take special care with  
metal shavings after each cut, these can  
cause damage to the table top. ALWAYS  
WEAR EYE PROTECTION.  
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TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY  
Not supplied  
Supplied  
Phillips Screwdriver  
Slotted Screwdriver  
Adjustable Wrench  
6 mm Hex Wrench  
Blade Wrench  
Combination Square  
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE  
Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over (see dotted figure).  
Straight edge on a 3/4 in. board - this  
Draw light line on  
edge must be perfectly straight.  
board along this edge.  
Should not gap or overlap when square  
flipped over (see dotted figure).  
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CARTON CONTENTS  
2. Place the saw on a secure  
UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW  
stationary work surface.  
WARNING  
!
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.  
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  
1. Remove the miter saw from the  
carton.  
IMPORTANT: Do not lift miter saw  
by the trigger switch handle. It  
may cause misalignment. Only lift  
machine by the base hand holds.  
when servicing double insulated  
tools. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for  
replacement parts.  
Hold-down Clamp  
AAA Batteries  
Miter Saw  
Extension Wings  
Dust Bag  
Blade Wrench  
Miter Handle  
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KNOW YOUR DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW  
Safety lock-off switch  
Switch Handle  
Cover Plate  
Upper Blade Guard  
Lower Blade Guard  
Fence  
Motor  
Bevel Lock Handle  
Table  
Table Insert  
Miter Handle  
Sliding Fence  
Base  
Miter Scale  
Mounting Hole  
Left Extension Bracket  
ON/OFF Trigger Switch  
Carry Handle  
(Lift Here)  
Arbor Lock  
Saw Blade  
Belt Cover  
LaserTrac® Laser  
Laser ON/OFF Switch  
Stop Latch Knob  
Quick-cam Miter  
Table Lock  
Right Extension Bracket  
Positive Stop  
Locking Lever  
Positive Miter Detents  
Extension Table Lock Knob  
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS  
AMPERAGE (AMPS) – A measure  
EYE PROTECTION – Goggles or  
spectacles intended to protect your  
eyes. Eye protection should meet the  
requirements of ANSI Z.87.1 (USA) or  
CSA Z94.3-M88 (Canada).  
of the flow of electric current. Higher  
ratings generally means the tool is  
suited 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.  
FACE SHIELD – An impact resistant  
shield that helps to protect your face  
from chips, sparks, small debris.  
Should only be used in conjunction with  
additional eye protection.  
BASE – Supports the table, holds  
accessories and allows for workbench  
or leg set mounting.  
FENCE – Helps to keep the workpiece  
from moving when sawing. Scaled to  
assist with accurate cutting.  
BEVEL LOCKING HANDLE – Locks  
the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.  
GUARD – Protective device that forms  
a barrier between a hazardous object  
such as a blade, wheel or cutter and  
the operator.  
BEVEL SCALE – To measure the  
bevel angle of the saw blade 0° to 45°  
left.  
CARBIDE TIPPED – Extremely hard  
steel pieces with sharp cutting edges  
fastened to cutting tools such as saw  
blades.  
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 procedures,  
and outlines basic tool operation, care  
and maintenance.  
COVER PLATE SCREW – Loosen this  
screw and rotate the plate for access to  
the blade arbor bolt.  
DOUBLE-INSULATED – A form of  
electrical protection featuring two  
separate insulation systems to help  
protect against electrical shock.  
MITER HANDLE – Used to rotate the  
table, and to rotate the saw to a right or  
left cutting position.  
EXTENSION CORD – An electric cord  
used between power tools and outlets  
to extend the range of the tools. The  
more amperage your tool uses or the  
longer the distance from tool to outlet,  
the larger size of the wire needed in  
your extension cord.  
MITER SCALE – Measures the miter  
angle 0° to 45° left and right.  
MOUNTING HOLES – To mount the  
miter saw to a stable surface.  
ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH – To start  
the tool, squeeze the trigger. Release  
the trigger to turn off the miter saw.  
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POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER –  
KICKBACK – Sudden and unintended  
Locks the miter saw at a preset positive movement of the tool or workpiece. It is  
stop for the desired miter angle.  
typically caused by binding or pinching  
of the workpiece.  
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.  
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.  
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM)  
– The number of turns completed by a  
spinning object in one minute.  
WARNING LABELS – Read and  
understand for your own safety. Make  
sure all labels are present on machine  
and legible.  
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.  
WRENCH STORAGE – Convenient  
storage to prevent misplacing the blade  
wrench.  
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.  
WOODWORKING TERMS  
ARBOR – The shaft on which a blade  
is mounted.  
THIN-KERF BLADE – Thinner than  
normal blades, remove less material,  
smaller kerfs (between .065 in. and  
.070 in.). Blade thinness also may  
increase the heat generated while  
cutting.  
BEVEL CUT – An angle cut made  
through the face of the workpiece.  
COMPOUND CUT – An angled cut  
to both the edge and face of a board,  
most common use is with crown  
molding.  
WORKPIECE – The wood being  
cut. The surfaces of a workpiece are  
commonly referred to as faces, ends  
CROSS CUT – A cut which runs across and edges.  
the board perpendicular to the grain.  
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.  
HEEL – Misalignment of the blade.  
KERF – The width of a saw cut,  
determined by the thickness and set of  
the blade.  
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ASSEMBLY  
2. Pull out the stop latch knob (2).  
3. Allow the cutting head to rise to the up  
position.  
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.  
Locking  
When transporting or storing the miter  
saw, the cutting head should always be  
locked in the down position.  
1. Push the cutting head down to its  
lowest position.  
2. Push the stop latch knob (2) into the  
locking hole.  
INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE  
(FIG. A)  
1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the  
hole (2) located at the front of the  
miter table.  
Fig. B  
Fig. A  
1
2
1
2
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.  
To avoid damage, never carry  
the miter saw by the switch  
INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. C)  
1. Squeeze the metal collar wings (1)  
of the dust bag (2).  
2. Place the dust bag neck opening  
around the exhaust port (3), and  
release the metal collar wings.  
Fig. C  
2
handle, the cutting arm or the  
miter table handle. Always use  
the designated carrying handle.  
1
3
CUTTING HEAD (FIG. B)  
Raising  
1. Push down slightly on the switch  
handle (1).  
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Fig. E  
To empty the dust bag, squeeze the  
metal collar and remove from exhaust  
port. Open zipper on underside of bag  
and empty into waste container.  
NOTE: Check frequently, and empty  
bag before it gets full.  
1
3
NOTE: Remove bag when cutting non-  
ferrous metal workpieces.  
2
INSTALLING THE EXTENSION WING  
ASSEMBLY (FIG. D)  
INSTALLING THE SAFETY HOLD-  
DOWN CLAMP (FIG. F)  
1. Place the hold-down clamp assembly  
(1) in one of the mounting holes (2)  
as shown.  
1. Insert the extension wing bars (1)  
into the holes (2) in the base.  
2. Thread one extension wing stop  
screw (4) into the end of the rear  
extension wing bar (1). Verify that  
the screw is fully threaded into the  
corresponding hole in the extension  
wing.  
Fig. F  
3. Repeat steps 1 through 2 for the  
other side extension wing.  
1
Fig. D  
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
NOTE: The arm brackets (3) serve  
two purposes: To act as a stop block  
for repetitive cuts and to level the  
workpiece when the extension wings  
are fully extended for additional work  
support.  
WARNING  
Only use a 12 in. 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.  
SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. E)  
1. For convenient storage and  
prevention of loss, there is a slot (1)  
in the right side of saw base (2) for  
storing the blade wrench (3) when  
not in use.  
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INSERTING AND REPLACING THE  
LASER BATTERIES (FIG. G)  
5. Place the blade wrench over the  
arbor bolt.  
• Unplug your miter saw.  
Fig. H  
WARNING  
!
1
Failure to unplug your tool could  
result in accidental starting and  
cause possible serious personal  
injury.  
2
1. Open the battery cover (1).  
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.  
Fig. I  
3. Close the battery cover (1).  
3
NOTE: Replace the batteries with  
batteries that have a rating of 1.5 V  
(Number 4 series and AAA size or  
equivalent).  
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Fig. G  
6. Locate the arbor lock (5) on the  
motor below the miter saw switch  
handle.  
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 to  
keep it engaged while turning the  
wrench clockwise to loosen the arbor  
bolt.  
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE  
BLADE  
Removing Blade (Fig. H, I, J, K)  
1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.  
2. Allow the blade assembly to rise to  
the uppermost position. Raise the  
lower blade guard (1) to the upper  
position.  
Fig. J  
3. Loosen the cover plate screw (2)  
using a star-head screwdriver.  
4. Rotate the cover plate (3) to expose  
the arbor bolt (4).  
5
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8. Remove the arbor bolt/washer (4),  
outer blade collar (6) and the blade  
(7). Do not remove the inner blade  
collar. (Fig. K)  
NOTE: 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. Also, the 12 in.  
blade has a 1 in. arbor hole with a 5/8  
in. reducer (8) to mount onto the saw.  
4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding  
it in firmly while turning the blade  
counter-clockwise. When it engages,  
continue to press the arbor lock  
in while tightening the arbor bolt  
securely. (Fig. J)  
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 star-head screwdriver. (Fig.  
H, I) 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. (Fig. H)  
Fig. K  
7
8
6
7. Be sure the arbor lock is released so  
the blade turns freely.  
4
WARNING  
!
To avoid injury, never use the  
saw without the cover plate  
secured in place.It keeps the  
arbor bolt from falling out if it  
accidentally loosens and helps  
prevent the spinning blade  
from coming off the saw.  
Make sure the collars are clean  
and properly arranged. Lower  
the blade into the lower table,  
and check for any contact with  
the metal base or the miter  
table.  
Installing Blade (Fig. H, I, J, K)  
Unplug the miter saw before changing/  
installing the blade.  
1. Install a 12 in. blade with a 5/8 in.  
arbor (or a 1 in. arbor with a 5/8 in.  
reducer), making sure the rotation  
arrow on the blade matches the  
clockwise rotation arrow on the  
upper guard and the blade teeth are  
pointing downward.  
2. Place the blade collar (6) against  
the blade and on the arbor. Thread  
the arbor bolt (4) onto the arbor in a  
counter-clockwise direction. (Fig. K)  
IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of  
the blade collars are engaged with  
the flats on the arbor shaft. Also, the  
flat-side of the collar must be placed  
against the blade.  
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.  
3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor  
bolt.  
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MOUNTING THE MITER SAW  
(FIG. L, M)  
Fig. M  
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  
shown in Fig. L.  
Fig. L  
2
3
4
1. Miter saw base  
2. Hex head bolt  
3. Rubber washer  
4. Flat washer  
5. Workbench  
6. Flat washer  
7. Lock washer  
8. Hex nut  
1
5
6
8
7
9. Jam nut  
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NOTE: Mounting hardware is not  
included with this tool. Bolts, nuts,  
washers, and screws must be  
purchased separately.  
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. M)  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT  
Fig. N  
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.  
1
90° Bevel adjustment (Fig. N, O)  
1. Loosen bevel lock handle (1), and  
tilt the cutting arm completely to the  
right. Tighten the bevel lock handle.  
Lower blade.  
2
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.  
Fig. O  
3. If the blade is not 90° (0°) square  
with the miter table, loosen the  
bevel lock handle (1), tilt the cutting  
head completely to the left, loosen  
the lock nut (3) on the bevel angle  
adjustment bolt (4) and adjust the  
bolt (4) in or out to increase or  
decrease the bevel angle with a  
10 mm wrench.  
4
4. Tilt the cutting arm to back to the  
right at 90° (0°) bevel and recheck  
for alignment.  
3
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if further  
adjustment is needed.  
90° Bevel Pointer Adjustment  
(Fig. P)  
6. Tighten the bevel lock handle (1)  
and lock nut (3) when alignment is  
achieved.  
1. When the blade is exactly 90° (0°)  
to the table, loosen the bevel  
indicator screws (5) using a star-  
head screwdriver.  
2. Adjust bevel indicators (6) to the  
“0” mark on the bevel scale and  
retighten the screw.  
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Fig. P  
45° Left Bevel Positive Stop  
Adjustment (Fig. R)  
1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1) and  
set saw arm at 45° angle.  
2. Set the stop block at 45° position  
by turning the lever (2)  
counterclockwise.  
3. Tilt the cutting arm completely to the  
left.  
4. Using a combination square, check  
to see if the blade is 45° to the table.  
5. If the blade is not 45° to the miter  
table, tilt the cutting arm to the right,  
loosen the locknut (3), and turn  
the bolt (4) in or out to increase or  
decrease the angle.  
6. Tilt the cutting arm back to the left,  
and recheck alignment.  
7. Repeat steps until the blade is 45°  
to the table. Once alignment is  
achieved, tighten the locknut (3) to  
secure the positive stop bolt.  
5
6
45° Right Bevel Positive Stop  
Adjustment (Fig. Q)  
1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1) and  
set saw arm at 45° angle.  
2. Set the stop block at 45°position by  
turning the lever (2) clockwise.  
3. Tilt the cutting arm completely to the  
right.  
4. Using a combination square, check  
to see if the blade is 45° to the table.  
5. If the blade is not 45° to the miter  
table, tilt the cutting arm to the left,  
loosen the locknut (3), and turn  
the bolt (4) in or out to increase or  
decrease the angle.  
Fig. R  
3
4
6. Tilt the cutting arm back to the right,  
and recheck alignment.  
7. Repeat steps until the blade is 45°  
to the table. Once alignment is  
achieved, tighten the locknut (3) to  
secure the positive stop bolt.  
1
2
Fig. Q  
3
2
4
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33.9° Right Bevel Adjustment (Fig. S)  
1. Set the miter angle to 0°. Fully  
extend both sliding fences.  
2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1).  
3. Set the stop block (2) at 33.9°  
position by turning the lever (3)  
clockwise.  
Fig. T  
1
4. Using a combination square, check  
to see if the blade is 33.9° to the  
table.  
5. If the blade is not 33.9° to the miter  
table, tilt the cutting arm to the left,  
loosen the locknut (4) on the stop  
block (2), and turn the bolt (5) in or  
out with a hex wrench until the blade  
is 33.9° to the table.  
5
2
4
3
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.  
Fig. S  
NOTE: The stop latch is for carrying  
or storing the tool. It is NOT to be  
used for holding the saw while  
cutting.  
5
4
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.  
1
2
3
33.9° Left Bevel Adjustment (Fig. T)  
1. Set the miter angle to 0°. Fully  
extend both sliding fences.  
2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1).  
3. Set the stop block at 33.9° position  
by turning the lever (2) clockwise.  
4. Using a combination square, check  
to see if the blade is 33.9° to the  
table.  
5. If the blade is not 33.9° to the miter  
table, tilt the cutting arm to the right,  
loosen the locknut (3) on the stop  
block (5), and turn the bolt (4) in or  
out with a hex wrench until the blade  
is 33.9° to the table.  
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 proper  
support for the workpiece.  
Support the saw on a level work  
surface.  
Bolt or clamp the saw to its  
support.  
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SQUARING THE FENCE (FIG. U)  
1. Loosen the four fence locking  
bolts (1).  
2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in  
position.  
3. Using a square (2), lay the heel of  
the square against the blade and the  
ruler against the fence (3) as shown.  
4. Adjust the fence 90° to the blade and  
tighten the four fence locking bolts.  
CAUTION: If the saw has not been  
used recently, recheck to make sure  
blade is square to the fence and  
readjust if needed.  
2. Move the turntable while lifting up on  
the positive stop locking lever (2) to  
align the indicator (3-Fig. U) to the  
desired degree measurement.  
3. Lock the table into position by  
pressing down on the miter quick  
lock.  
Fig. V  
1
5. After fence has been aligned, using  
a scrap piece of wood, make a cut  
at 90° then check squareness on the  
piece. Readjust if necessary.  
2
Fig. U  
Fig. W  
3
1
1
3
4
2
MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT  
(FIG. V, W)  
MITER SCALE INDICATOR (FIG. W)  
1. Move the table to the 0° positive  
stop.  
2. Use a screwdriver to loosen the  
screw (4) that holds the indicator.  
3. Adjust the indicator (3) to the 0°  
mark, and retighten.  
The miter saw scale can be easily read  
showing miter angles from 0° to 45° to  
the left, and right. The most common  
angle cut setting slots have positive  
stops, permitting fast adjustments to  
the desired position. Follow the process  
below for quickest and most accurate  
adjustments.  
1. Lift up on the miter quick lock lever  
(1) to unlock the table.  
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POSITIVE STOP MITER ANGLE  
ADJUSTMENT (FIG. X)  
1. Unlock the miter table by lifting up  
on the quick-cam miter locking  
lever (1).  
2. While raising the positive stop  
locking lever (2) up, grasp the miter  
handle and rotate the miter table left  
or right to the desired angle.  
3. Release the positive stop locking  
lever, and set the miter at the  
desired angle, making sure the lever  
snaps into place.  
4. Press down on the quick-cam miter  
locking lever (1) until it locks the  
miter table in place.  
NOTE: The quick-cam miter locking  
lever should lock the table and  
prevent it from moving. If adjustment  
is needed, see next step.  
QUICK-CAM MITER TABLE LOCK  
ADJUSTMENT (FIG. X)  
1. Press down and lock the quick-cam  
miter table lock.  
2. Turn the stop nut (3) to the left, as  
shown, using a 1/2 in. wrench to  
extend the locking arm against the  
base of the miter saw.  
NOTE: The lever will only lock into  
place at one of the nine positive  
stops.  
4. Once angle has been obtained,  
press down on the quick-cam miter  
locking lever (1).  
3. Test the quick-cam miter table  
lock to verify it locks the table into  
position securely.  
4. Turn the lock nut (4) to the right,  
as shown, to lock the miter locking  
mechanism into place.  
Fig. X  
1
3
2
4
QUICK-CAM MITER TABLE LOCK  
OPERATION (FIG. X)  
If miter angles required are NOT one  
of the nine positive stops noted above,  
the miter table can be locked at any  
angle between these positive stops by  
using the miter quick-cam table lock.  
1. Unlock the miter table by lifting up  
on the quick-cam miter locking  
lever (1).  
2. While holding the positive stop  
locking lever up, grasp the miter  
handle and move the miter table left  
or right to the desired angle.  
3. Release the positive stop locking  
lever (2).  
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OPERATION  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC Tighten the arbor bolt.  
SAW OPERATIONS  
Tighten the cover plate screw.  
Check for damaged parts, check  
for:  
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW  
Alignment of moving parts  
WARNING  
!
Damaged blade teeth  
To avoid mistakes that could cause  
serious, permanent injury, do not  
plug the tool in until the following  
steps are completed:  
Damaged electric cords  
Binding of moving parts  
Mounting holes  
Function of arm return spring  
and lower blade guard: Push the  
cutting arm all the way down,  
and then let it rise until it stops.  
The lower guard should close  
fully. If it does not, contact Sears  
Service for blade guard repair.  
Other conditions that may affect  
the way the miter saw works.  
Keep all guards in place, in working  
order and properly adjusted. If any  
part of this miter saw is missing,  
damaged or broken, or any electrical  
parts do not work, turn off the saw  
and unplug it.  
Completely assemble and adjust the  
saw, following the instructions. (SEE  
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS  
SECTIONS)  
Learn the use and function of the  
ON/OFF switch, upper and lower  
blade guards, stop latch, bevel lock  
handle and cover plate screws.  
Review and understand all  
safety instructions and operating  
procedures in this Operator’s  
Manual. (SEE SAFETY AND  
OPERATIONS SECTIONS)  
Review the MAINTENANCE AND  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for  
your miter saw.  
To avoid injury or possible death  
from electrical shock, make sure  
your fingers do not touch the  
plug’s metal prongs when  
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 apply lubricants  
to the blade while it is spinning.  
Remove all adjusting wrenches from  
the tool before turning it on.  
To avoid injury from jams, slips,  
or thrown pieces, use only  
plugging in or unplugging your  
miter saw. (SEE ELECTRICAL  
REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY  
SECTIONS)  
BEFORE EACH USE  
Inspect your saw.  
Disconnect the miter saw.  
To avoid injury from accidental  
starting, unplug the saw before any  
adjustments, including setup 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.  
recommended accessories.  
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  
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accessories may cause risk of  
injury.  
Choose the correct 12 in. blade for  
the material and the type of cutting  
you plan to do.  
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 miter head to  
a 45° bevel and repeat the test.  
Make sure the blade and arbor  
collars are clean.  
WARNING  
!
This machine is NOT designed for  
cutting masonry, masonry products  
or ferrous metals (steel, iron and  
iron-based metals.) Use this miter  
saw to cut only wood and wood  
by-products. Other materials 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.  
DRESS FOR SAFETY  
Any power tool can throw  
Make sure all clamps and locks are  
tight and there is no excessive play  
in any parts.  
debris 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.  
KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN  
Cluttered areas and benches invite  
accidents.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid burns or other fire damage,  
never use the miter saw near  
flammable liquids, vapors or gases.  
Plan ahead to protect your eyes,  
hands, face and ears.  
Wear non-slip footwear.  
Tie back long hair.  
Know your miter saw.  
Roll long sleeves above the elbow.  
Noise levels vary widely. To avoid  
possible hearing damage, wear  
hearing protection when using any  
miter saw.  
Read and understand the  
Operator’s Manual and labels  
affixed to the tool. Learn its  
application and limitations as well as  
the potential hazards specific to this  
tool. To avoid injury from accidental  
contact with moving parts, do not  
lay out, assemble or set up work on  
the miter saw.  
For dusty operations, wear a dust  
mask along with safety goggles.  
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 are too small to  
clamp and hold securely.  
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure  
the switch is in the OFF position  
before plugging the miter saw into a  
power outlet.  
PLAN YOUR WORK  
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 the right tool. Do not force a tool  
or attachment to do a job it was not  
designed to do. Use a different tool for  
any workpiece that cannot be held in a  
solidly braced, fixed position.  
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DO NOT OVERREACH  
When cutting odd shaped workpieces,  
plan your work so it will not bind in the  
blade and cause injury. Molding, for  
example, must lie flat or be held by  
a fixture or jig that will not let it move  
when cut.  
Properly support round material  
such as dowel rods or tubing, which  
have a tendency to roll when cut,  
causing the blade to “bite.”  
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. NEVER  
reach your arm or hand across the  
cutting path of the blade.  
Never cut freehand:  
Brace your workpiece firmly against  
the fence and table stop so it will not  
rock or twist during the cut.  
Make sure there is no debris  
between the workpiece and the  
table or fence.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid injury, follow all applicable  
safety instructions when cutting  
non-ferrous metals:  
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.  
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 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’s table.  
Secure work. Use clamps or a vise  
to help hold the work when it is  
practical.  
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING  
WARNING  
!
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 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.  
Before cutting, if the saw makes an  
unfamiliar noise or vibrates, stop  
immediately. Turn the saw OFF.  
Unplug the saw. Do not restart until  
you find and correct the problem.  
Do not use this saw to cut small  
pieces. If the workpiece being cut  
would cause your hand or fingers  
to be within 8-3/25 in. of the saw  
blade, the workpiece is too small.  
Keep hands and fingers out of the  
“no-hands zone” area marked on  
the saw’s table.  
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BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. Y)  
Fig. Y  
Never place hands near  
the cutting area. Proper  
positioning of your body and  
hands when operating the miter  
saw will make cutting easier and  
safer. Keep children away. Keep all  
visitors at a safe distance from the  
miter saw. Make sure bystanders are  
clear of the saw and workpiece. Do  
not force the saw. It will do the job  
better and safer at its designed rate.  
No Hand  
Zone  
8-3/25 in.  
8-3/25 in.  
Starting a cut:  
Place hands at least 8-3/25 in. away  
from the path of the blade - out of  
the “no-hands zone”.  
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 workpiece with a  
firm downward motion.  
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS  
WARNING  
!
For 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. If the blade  
doesnt stop within approximately  
10 seconds, wait for the blade to  
stop, unplug the saw and contact the  
Customer Help Line at 800-843-1682.  
THE LASER TRAC® GUIDE  
(FIG. Z, Z-1)  
1. To turn laser on, turn switch (1) to “I”  
position.  
2. To turn laser off, turn switch to “O”  
position.  
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.  
Fig. Z  
If the blade doesn’t stop within 10  
seconds, unplug the saw and  
follow the instructions in  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE -  
MOTOR section.  
Before freeing jammed material:  
Release trigger switch.  
Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
Unplug the miter saw.  
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Your tool is equipped with the Laser  
Trac® cutting guide using a Class IIIa  
laser beam. The laser beam allows you  
to preview the saw blade path on the  
stock to be cut before starting the miter  
saw. This laser guide is powered by the  
transformed alternating current supply  
directly through the power lead. The  
saw must be connected to the power  
source and the laser on/off switch  
must be turned on for the laser line  
to show.  
WARNING  
!
AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT  
Laser radiated when laser guide is  
turned on. Avoid direct eye  
contact.  
Laser Warning Label:  
Maximum output < 5 mW,  
Wavelength: 630-660 nm,  
Complies with 21CFR 1040.10 and  
1040. 11 Class IIIa Laser Product.  
(Fig. Z-2)  
NOTE:  
All the adjustments for the  
operation of the laser guide has  
been completed at the factory.  
Laser beam is calibrated and  
set up to project to the left of the  
blade. (Fig. Z-1)  
If you have any problem or  
question on the laser guide, please  
contact the Customer Help Line at  
800-843-1682.  
LASER RADIATION-AVOID  
DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE  
Max.Output <5 mW Wavelength: 630-660 nm  
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11  
Laser Aperture Label:  
AVOID EXPOSURE: Laser  
radiation is emitted from this  
aperture. (Fig. Z-2)  
Fig. Z-1  
cutting line  
Fig. Z-2  
workpiece  
blade  
laser beam  
laser beam  
cutting line  
Laser Aperture Label  
Laser Warning Label  
top view  
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CAUTION-Use of controls 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.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid injury, after completing a  
cut and releasing the trigger switch,  
allow the blade brake to activate and  
stop the blade before raising the  
cutting head.  
WARNING  
To avoid injury, check and tighten  
the arbor bolt periodically.  
!
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 dealer.  
Fig. AA  
TO TURN SAW ON (FIG. AA)  
2
To reduce the likelihood of accidental  
starting, a lock-off switch (3) is located  
on top of the switch handle. The lock-  
off switch (3) must be pressed forward  
before the trigger switch (1) can be  
activated and the miter saw started.  
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3
SLIDING FENCE (FIG. BB)  
1. Unlock the fence cam locking knob  
(1) by pushing it toward the rear of  
the machine.  
This miter saw is equipped with an  
ON/OFF trigger switch (1). The trigger  
switch should be squeezed to turn the  
miter saw ON.  
2. 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 (toward the  
saw blade).  
NOTE: Make the ON/OFF switch  
childproof. Insert a padlock or chain  
with a padlock through the hole (2) in  
the trigger switch, locking the tool’s  
switch and preventing children and  
other unauthorized users from turning  
the machine on.  
Fig. BB  
2
1
The miter saw is equipped with an  
automatic blade brake. When the  
trigger switch is released, the electric  
blade brake will stop the blade in 10  
seconds.  
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BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW  
BEVEL CUT (FIG. DD)  
Never leave tool running unattended. 1. When a bevel cut is required, loosen  
the bevel lock handle (1) by turning  
it clockwise.  
Turn power OFF. Wait for all moving  
parts to stop.  
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/right bevel.  
Tighten the lock handle (1) to lock  
the cutting head in position. Positive  
bevel stops are provided at 0° and  
45°.  
Make workshop childproof. Lock the  
shop. Disconnect master switches.  
Store tool away from children and  
other unqualified users.  
WARNING  
!
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.  
Fig. DD  
MITER CUT (FIG. CC)  
1. When a miter cut is required, unlock  
the miter table by releasing the miter  
lock lever (1).  
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2. While holding the miter handle (2),  
press down on the positive stop  
locking lever (3).  
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 (4), release the positive stop  
locking lever 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°.  
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33.9° CROWN MOULDING (FIG. EE)  
NOTE: When cutting crown moulding,  
the bevel angle should be set 33.9°  
right or left.  
1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1),  
2. Rotate the bevel stop block (2) and  
set bevel angle at the 33.9° position.  
3. Tilt the cutting arm to the left or right.  
IMPORTANT: Always lock the miter  
lock lever before performing a cut.  
Fig. CC  
Fig. EE  
1
4
33.9°  
2
3
1
2
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CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL  
(FIG. GG)  
WARNING  
!
The sliding fence must be extended  
to the left when making bevel cuts.  
The sliding fence has been notched  
three bevel angles where the user  
must adjust the fence to match the  
degree of the bevel cut. Failure to  
extend the sliding fence will not  
allow enough space for the blade to  
pass through which could result in  
serious injury. At extreme miter or  
bevel angles the saw blade may also  
come in contact with the fence.  
A bowed workpiece must be positioned  
against the fence and secured with a  
clamping devise 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.  
Fig. GG  
COMPOUND CUT (FIG. FF)  
A compound cut is the combination of  
a miter and a bevel cut simultaneously.  
1. Extend the sliding fence as  
described in “SLIDING FENCE”.  
2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1)  
and position the cutting head at the  
desired bevel position. Lock the  
bevel lock handle.  
3. Release miter lock lever (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  
lock lever.  
WORKPIECE SUPPORT AND  
REPETITIVE CUTTING USING THE  
STOP PLATE (FIG. HH)  
Long pieces need extension table  
support.  
1. Loosen the knob (1), and then  
slide the extension wing to desired  
position and tighten the knob.  
2. The arm bracket is designed for use  
during repetitive cutting. Only use  
one stop plate at a time. Loosen  
the locking knobs (2), raise the arm  
bracket (3), and retighten the locking  
knobs.  
Fig. FF  
1
2
3
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Fig. HH  
Fig. II  
Blade slot  
3
2
1
AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. II)  
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  
possibility, an auxiliary wood fence can  
be mounted to your saw.  
CUTTING BASE MOULDING (FIG. JJ)  
Base mouldings and trims can be cut  
on a compound miter saw. The method  
depends on the type of moulding, its  
characteristics and applications.  
1. Use vise clamps, hold-down or  
C-clamps whenever possible. Place  
tape on the area being clamped to  
avoid marking the finish surface of  
the moulding.  
2. Tape the area being cut to avoid  
splintering, and mark the cut line on  
the tape.  
3. Perform practice cuts on scrap  
pieces before cutting the final  
moulding.  
NOTE: Splintering may be caused due  
to the thinness of the moulding or use  
of the wrong type of blade.  
Holes are provided in the saw fence  
to attach an auxiliary wood fence. This  
fence should be constructed of straight  
auxiliary wood.  
Attach the wood fence securely, and  
make a full-depth cut to make a blade  
slot.  
Fig. JJ  
Check for interference between the  
wood fence and the lower blade guard.  
Adjust if necessary.  
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F
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c
e
e
n
c
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NOTE: This auxiliary fence is used  
only with the saw blade in the 0° bevel  
position (90° to the table). The auxiliary  
wood fence must be removed when  
bevel cutting.  
Miter saw table  
miter at 0°, bevel at 45°  
Miter saw table  
miter at 45°, bevel at 0°  
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Fig. LL  
CUTTING CROWN MOULDING  
(FIG. KK, LL)  
Crown moulding must be compound  
mitered with extreme accuracy. The  
two surfaces on the crown moulding  
must fit the wall or ceiling, and each  
other.  
Inside corner  
OR  
OL  
IR  
IL  
Outside corner  
The two cut surfaces of the miterd  
moulding must add to a 90° angle.  
Most crown moulding has a top angle  
of 52° that fits flat on the ceiling, and  
a bottom rear angle of 38° that fits flat  
against the wall.  
Compound cut crown moulding  
Bevel/Miter Settings  
NOTE: The chart below references  
a compound cut for crown moulding  
ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN  
THE WALLS EQUALS EXACTLY 90°.  
1. If the crown moulding is thin and  
cannot stand vertically on edge, lay  
the moulding flat with its widest back  
surface flat on the saw table.  
(Fig. KK)  
BEVEL  
MITER  
KEY  
TYPE OF CUT  
SETTING SETTING  
Inside corner-Left side  
2. To avoid splintering and marking,  
tape the cutting line and any surface  
that is being clamped.  
3. The angle settings for the two  
pieces of moulding that will be  
adjoining in any one corner, will be  
interdependent with each other. Any  
change in the setting for one side  
must be equally compensated for on  
the other side.  
IL  
33.9°  
33.9°  
33.9°  
31.6° Right 1. Position top of  
molding against  
fence.  
2. Miter table set at  
RIGHT 31.6°.  
3. LEFT side is finished  
piece.  
Inside corner-Right side  
IR  
31.6° Left 1. Position bottom of  
molding against  
fence.  
2. Miter table set at  
LEFT 31.6°.  
3. LEFT side is finished  
piece.  
4. All settings should be tested on  
scrap material before cutting the  
actual moulding.  
Outside corner-Left side  
OL  
31.6° Left 1. Position bottom of  
molding against  
fence.  
Fig. KK  
2. Miter table set at  
LEFT 31.6°.  
3. RIGHT side is  
finished piece.  
Outside corner-Right side  
F
e
n
c
OR 33.9°  
31.6° Right 1. Position top of  
molding against  
fence.  
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2. Miter table set at  
RIGHT 31.6°.  
3. RIGHT side is  
finished piece.  
Miter saw table  
Workpiece lying flat  
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CHANGING THE BELT (FIG. MM)  
Unplug your saw.  
1. Loosen the three bolts (1) and  
remove the belt cover (2).  
2. Loosen the set screw (3) with  
a 4 mm hex key and six hex  
screw (4) with a 5 mm hex key  
counterclockwise to move the motor  
forward.  
3. Remove and replace the belt.  
4. Lift the motor housing up and  
retighten the set screw (3).  
5. Retighten the hex screws (4)  
clockwise. Do not overtighten.  
6. Replace the belt cover and tighten  
all bolts.  
Fig. MM  
3
4
1
4
2
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CROWN MOLDING CHART  
Compound Miter Saw  
Miter and Bevel Angle Settings  
Wall to Crown Molding Angle  
52/38 Crown Molding  
45/45 Crown Molding  
Miter Setting Bevel Setting  
52/38 Crown Molding  
45/45 Crown Molding  
Miter Setting Bevel Setting  
Angle Between  
Walls  
Miter Setting  
Bevel Setting  
Angle Between  
Walls  
Miter Setting  
Bevel Setting  
67  
68  
42.93  
42.39  
41.85  
41.32  
40.79  
40.28  
39.76  
39.25  
38.74  
38.24  
37.74  
37.24  
36.75  
36.27  
35.79  
35.31  
34.83  
34.36  
33.90  
33.43  
32.97  
32.52  
32.07  
31.62  
31.17  
30.73  
30.30  
29.86  
29.43  
29.00  
28.58  
28.16  
27.74  
27.32  
26.91  
26.50  
26.09  
25.69  
25.29  
24.89  
24.49  
24.10  
23.71  
23.32  
22.93  
22.55  
22.17  
21.79  
21.42  
21.04  
20.67  
20.30  
19.93  
19.57  
19.20  
18.84  
18.48  
41.08  
40.79  
40.50  
40.20  
39.90  
39.61  
39.30  
39.00  
38.69  
38.39  
38.08  
37.76  
37.45  
37.13  
36.81  
36.49  
36.17  
35.85  
35.52  
35.19  
34.86  
34.53  
34.20  
33.86  
33.53  
33.19  
32.86  
32.51  
32.17  
31.82  
31.48  
31.13  
30.78  
30.43  
30.08  
29.73  
29.38  
29.02  
28.67  
28.31  
27.96  
27.59  
27.23  
26.87  
26.51  
26.15  
25.78  
25.42  
25.05  
24.68  
24.31  
23.94  
23.57  
23.20  
22.83  
22.46  
22.09  
46.89  
36.13  
124  
125  
126  
127  
128  
129  
130  
131  
132  
133  
134  
135  
136  
137  
138  
139  
140  
141  
142  
143  
144  
145  
146  
147  
148  
149  
150  
151  
152  
153  
154  
155  
156  
157  
158  
159  
160  
161  
162  
163  
164  
165  
166  
167  
168  
169  
170  
171  
172  
173  
174  
175  
176  
177  
178  
179  
18.13  
17.77  
17.42  
17.06  
16.71  
16.37  
16.02  
15.67  
15.33  
14.99  
14.66  
14.30  
13.97  
13.63  
13.30  
12.96  
12.63  
12.30  
11.97  
11.64  
11.31  
10.99  
10.66  
10.34  
10.01  
9.69  
21.71  
21.34  
20.96  
20.59  
20.21  
19.83  
19.45  
19.07  
18.69  
18.31  
17.93  
17.55  
17.17  
16.79  
16.40  
16.02  
15.64  
15.25  
14.87  
14.48  
14.09  
13.71  
13.32  
12.93  
12.54  
12.16  
11.77  
11.38  
10.99  
10.60  
10.21  
9.82  
20.61  
19.39  
46.35  
45.81  
45.28  
44.75  
44.22  
43.70  
43.18  
42.66  
42.15  
41.64  
41.13  
40.62  
40.12  
39.62  
39.13  
38.63  
38.14  
37.66  
37.17  
36.69  
36.21  
35.74  
35.26  
34.79  
34.33  
33.86  
33.40  
32.94  
32.48  
32.02  
31.58  
31.13  
30.68  
30.24  
29.80  
29.36  
28.92  
28.48  
28.05  
27.62  
27.19  
26.77  
26.34  
25.92  
25.50  
25.08  
24.66  
24.25  
23.84  
23.43  
23.02  
22.61  
22.21  
21.80  
21.40  
21.00  
35.89  
35.64  
35.40  
35.15  
34.89  
34.64  
35.38  
34.12  
33.86  
33.60  
33.33  
33.07  
32.80  
32.53  
32.25  
31.98  
31.70  
31.42  
31.34  
30.86  
30.57  
30.29  
30.00  
29.71  
29.42  
29.13  
28.83  
28.54  
28.24  
27.94  
27.64  
27.34  
27.03  
26.73  
26.42  
26.12  
25.81  
25.50  
25.19  
24.87  
24.56  
24.24  
23.93  
23.61  
23.29  
22.97  
22.66  
22.33  
22.01  
21.68  
21.36  
21.03  
20.70  
20.38  
20.05  
19.72  
20.21  
19.81  
19.42  
19.03  
18.64  
18.25  
17.86  
17.48  
17.09  
16.71  
16.32  
15.94  
15.56  
15.19  
14.81  
14.43  
14.06  
13.68  
13.31  
12.94  
12.57  
12.20  
11.83  
11.46  
11.09  
10.73  
10.36  
10.00  
9.63  
19.06  
18.72  
18.39  
18.06  
17.72  
17.39  
17.05  
16.71  
16.38  
16.04  
15.70  
15.36  
15.02  
14.62  
14.34  
14.00  
13.65  
13.31  
12.97  
12.62  
12.29  
11.93  
11.59  
11.24  
10.89  
10.55  
10.20  
9.85  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
9.37  
94  
9.05  
95  
8.73  
96  
8.41  
9.50  
97  
8.09  
9.27  
9.15  
98  
7.77  
8.91  
8.80  
99  
7.46  
9.43  
8.55  
8.45  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
106  
107  
108  
109  
110  
111  
112  
113  
114  
115  
116  
117  
118  
119  
120  
121  
122  
123  
7.14  
9.04  
8.19  
8.10  
6.82  
8.65  
7.83  
7.75  
6.51  
8.26  
7.47  
7.40  
6.20  
7.86  
7.11  
7.05  
5.88  
7.47  
6.75  
6.70  
5.57  
7.08  
6.39  
6.35  
5.26  
6.69  
6.03  
6.00  
4.95  
6.30  
5.68  
5.65  
4.63  
5.90  
5.32  
5.30  
4.32  
5.51  
4.96  
4.94  
4.01  
5.12  
4.61  
4.59  
3.70  
4.72  
4.25  
4.24  
3.39  
4.33  
3.90  
3.89  
3.08  
3.94  
3.54  
3.53  
2.77  
3.54  
3.19  
3.10  
2.47  
3.15  
2.83  
2.83  
2.15  
2.75  
2.48  
2.47  
1.85  
2.36  
2.12  
2.12  
1.54  
1.97  
1.77  
1.77  
1.23  
1.58  
1.41  
1.41  
0.92  
1.18  
1.06  
1.06  
0.62  
0.79  
0.71  
0.71  
0.31  
0.39  
0.35  
0.35  
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MAINTENANCE  
MAINTENANCE  
the carbon part fits. Tighten the cap  
snugly, but do not overtighten.  
DANGER  
Never put lubricants on the blade  
while it is spinning.  
!
NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes,  
first make sure the brushes go back in  
the way they came out. This will avoid  
a break-in period.  
WARNING  
!
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.  
Fig. NN  
2
1
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.  
3
LOWER BLADE GUARD  
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. Before each use, with  
the saw unplugged, check to make  
sure the lower guard moves smoothly  
when the cutting head is raised and  
lowered. If needed, clean any sawdust  
buildup with a damp cloth. Check to  
see if any of the link or pivot points  
need lubrication. If so, see lubrication  
instructions on page 41.  
REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES  
(FIG. NN)  
The carbon brushe (3) that are  
provided will last approximately 50  
hours of running time, or 10,000 ON/  
OFF cycles. Replace carbon brushe  
(3) when it less than 1/4 in. of carbon  
remaining, or if the spring or wire is  
damaged or burned. To inspect or  
replace brushes, first unplug the saw,  
and then remove the black plastic  
cap (1) on the side of the motor (2).  
Remove the cap carefully, because it is  
spring-loaded. Then pull out the brush  
and replace.  
CAUTION: Do not use solvents on the  
guard. They could make the plastic  
“cloudy” and brittle.  
To reassemble, reverse the procedure.  
The ears on the metal end of the  
assembly go in the same hole in which  
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WARNING  
!
When cleaning the lower guard,  
unplug the saw from the power  
source receptacle to avoid  
unexpected start-up.  
LUBRICATION (FIG. OO)  
All of the motor bearings in this tool are  
lubricated with a sufficient amount of  
high-grade lubricant for the life of the  
unit under normal operating conditions.  
Therefore, no further lubrication is  
required.  
Lubricate the following as necessary:  
Chop pivot: Apply light machine oil to  
points indicated in illustration.  
Central pivot of lower blade guard:  
Use light household oil (sewing  
machine oil) on metal-to-metal or  
metal-to-plastic guard contact areas as  
required for smooth, quiet operation.  
Avoid excessive oil, because sawdust  
will cling to it.  
Link: (actuates the lower guard  
movement) may be oiled at the rear  
pivot, greased at ball bearing contact,  
and oiled where the link actuates the  
acetyl roller of the lower guard, if the  
downward chop motion is hard to start.  
Fig. OO  
Central pivot of  
lower blade guard  
Link  
Chop pivot  
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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  
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE  
PROBLEM  
PROBLEM CAUSE  
ACTION  
1. Motor brushes not sealed 1. Inspect/clean/replace  
Brake does not  
stop blade within  
10 seconds.  
or lightly sticking.  
2. Motor brake overheated  
from use of defective or  
wrong size blade or rapid  
ON/OFF cycling.  
3. Arbor bolt loose.  
4. Brushes cracked,  
damaged, etc.  
brushes. See  
MAINTENANCE section.  
2. Use the blade specified in  
this Operator’s Manual. Let  
cool down. See REMOVING  
OR INSTALLING THE BLADE  
section.  
3. Retighten. See REMOVING  
OR INSTALLING THE  
BLADE section.  
5. Other.  
4. Replace brushes.  
5. Contact the Customer Help  
Line at 1-800-843-1682.  
Motor does not  
start  
1. Limit switch failure  
2. Brush worn.  
3. Fuse blown or circuit  
1. Replace limit switch.  
2. Replace brushes. See  
MAINTENANCE section.  
breaker tripped on home 3. Verify there is electrical  
panel.  
4. Other.  
power at the outlet.  
4. Contact Contact the  
Customer Help Line at  
1-800-843-1682.  
Brush spark when 1. Brush worn.  
switch released. 2. Other.  
1. Replace Brushes. See  
MAINTENANCE section.  
2. Contact the Customer Help  
Line at 1-800-843-1682.  
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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 - SAW OPERATION  
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE  
PROBLEM  
PROBLEM CAUSE  
ACTION  
Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment.  
1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting  
Arm Travel 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.  
1. Loose pivot points.  
not adjust miter.  
Cutting arm  
wobbles.  
1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting  
Arm Travel section.  
Cutting arm will 1. Pivot spring not replaced 1. Contact Sears Service Center.  
not fully raise, or  
blade guard  
properly after service.  
2. Sawdust build-up.  
2. See MAINTENANCE section.  
won’t fully close.  
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.  
4 Wood is moving during 3. Replace with 12 in. diameter  
cut.  
blade.  
4. Use hold down clamp to secure  
workpiece to table.  
Saw vibrates or 1. Saw blade not round /  
1. Replace blade.  
2. Tighten arbor bolt.  
shakes.  
damaged / loose.  
2. Arbor bolt loose.  
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PARTS LIST  
12 IN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW  
MODEL NO. 137.375640  
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.  
PARTS LIST FOR MITER SAW - PART A  
I.D.  
Description  
Size  
Q’ty I.D.  
Description  
Size  
Q’ty  
1
X670 HEX. HEAD SCREW  
X66Z CROSS HEAD SCREW  
X66Y TURNPLATE LOCATING PIECE  
X66X BIG RULER  
M8*25  
M5*14  
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
4
2
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
5
8
2
1
X65S TURNPLATE  
X65R TURNPLATE POINTER  
X65Q CROSS HEAD SCREW  
X65N KERF BOARD  
1
M5*10  
M5  
13  
1
X66W BASEMENT  
X65M STEP SPIRAL NAILS  
X65L ‘O’’RINGS  
2
X66V HAND WHEEL  
M5*25  
M6*10  
2
X66U WRENCH PLATE  
X65K LOCK NUT  
M8  
2
X66T CROSS HEAD SCREW  
X66S WRENCH  
X65J FLAT WASHER(BIG)  
X65H STEEL BALL INNER HEX.  
TIGHTEN SCREW  
§8  
2
M10*18  
2
X66N TURNPLATE HANDLE  
X66J TURNPLATE STEEL SHEET  
X66H HORIZONTAL BAR  
X66G BUTTERFLY SCREW  
X66F FLAT WASHER  
X65G ANGULAR GAUGE BLOCK(R)  
X65F ANGULAR GAUGE BLOCK(L)  
1
1
1
4
3
1
1
6
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
M6*32  
§8  
X65E HEX NON-STANDARD SCREW M8  
X65D HEX NUT  
M6  
X66E INNER HEX. HEAD SCREW  
X66D SPRING WASHER  
X66C INNER HEX. HEAD SCREW  
X66B MOVING BACKBOARD(L)  
X66A MOVING BACKBOARD(R)  
M8*25  
§8  
X65C INNER HEX SCREW  
X65B CONNECTION SEAT  
X65A BEVEL ANGLE SCALE  
X659 RIVET  
M6*10  
M8*35  
X658 SPRING WASHER  
X657 INNER HEX SCREW  
X656 DOUBBLE HEAD SCREW  
§10  
LOWER PROTECTIVE GUARD(L)  
LOWER PROTECTIVE GUARD(R)  
X668  
X667  
M10*25  
M10  
X666 LABEL  
X655 INNER HEX LOCKING SCREW M6*4  
X65X CROSS HEAD SCREW  
X65W SPRING WASHER  
X65V FLAT WASHER  
X65U TURNPLATE LOCATING  
SPRING STEEL PIECE  
X65T LABEL  
M5*20  
§5  
X654 CROSS HEAD SCREW  
X653 POINTER  
M4*10  
§5  
X652 SPRING SEAT  
X651 BIG TORSION SPRING  
X650 HEAD GEAR PIN  
X64Z FLAT WASHER  
1
§10  
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12 IN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW  
PARTS LIST FOR MITER SAW - PART B  
MODEL NO. 137.375640  
I.D.  
Description  
Size  
Q’ty I.D.  
X632  
Description  
Size  
Q’ty  
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
6
7
2
1
1
2
1
2
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
HEX. NON-STANDARD SCREW  
X64Y LOCKNUT  
M10  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
M6*14  
X64X LOCK SLEEVE  
X630 DUST BAG  
X64W BRACKET LOCK HANDLE  
X64S FLANGE LEFT HEX SREW  
X64R OUTER PRESSURE BOARD  
X64Q BLADE LOCATING RING  
X64P TCT SAW BLADE  
X64N INNER PRESSURE BOARD  
X64B NEEDLE BEARING HK1010  
X64A LABEL  
X62Z OUTLET MOUTH  
X62Y SMALL WIRE CLAMP  
X62X BELT  
M8*16  
X62W BELT COVER  
X62V INNER HEX SCREW (1+4+1)  
X62U SPRING WASHER  
X62T FLAT WASHER  
M6*20  
§6  
§6  
X62S INNER HEX SCREW  
X62R COVER PLATE  
M6*16  
X649 LABEL  
CR. RE. COUNT. HEAD SCREW  
X648  
M4*8  
X62H LABEL  
X647 LASER PERMANENT SEAT  
X62G CROSS SELF-TAPPING SCREW  
X62F HANDLE WRING  
X62E CROSS HEAD SCREW  
X62D CROSS SELF-TAPPING SCREW  
X62C HANDLE COVER  
ST6*18  
X646 INNER HEX LOCKING SCREW M6*10  
X644 LABEL  
M5*50  
X643 6001 BEARING  
X642 FLAT KEY  
ST3.9*14  
SELF-LOCK PUSH BUTTON SWITCH  
X641 GEAR SHAFT  
X62B  
X63K TRANSPARENTMASK  
PROTECTION ROLLER  
X62A SWITCH TORSION SPRING  
X629 PUSH BUTTON SWITCH  
X628 SWITCH  
X63J EXTERNAL PLIERS  
§5  
2
1
1
1
1
1
TRANSPARENTMASK WASHER  
X63H  
X627 HANDLE  
X63G LOCKNUT  
M6  
§6  
X626 PRESS LINE BUTTON  
X625 TEETH TYPE WASHER  
X624 TENSION DISC  
X63F FLAT WASHER  
X63D CONNECTION BAR  
X63C CONNECTION NON-  
STANDARD STEP SCREW  
X63B SPACER RING  
X63A BIG COVER PIECE  
X639 TRANSPARENTMASK  
TORSION SPRING  
X623 CABLE JACKET  
X622 CABLE PLUG  
1
1
1
X621 CROSS HEAD SCREW  
X620 MOTOR COMPONENTS  
X61Z UP AND DOWN SWING-FRAME  
COMPONENTS  
M5*40  
TRANSPARENTMASK WASHER  
X638  
1
1
1
X61Y ANGLE SWING-FRAME  
COMPONENTS  
1
X637 RUBBER BAFFLE PLATE  
X636 FLAT HEAD CROSS NON-  
STANDARD SCREW  
M6*10  
M5*8  
X61X RETAINER PIECE  
1
1
1
2
1
1
EXTENSION WING COMPONENTS  
X61W  
X635 TRANSPARENTMASK  
SPRING PLATE  
1
X61V LASER COMPONENTS  
X61L AAA BATTERY  
X634 TRANSPARENT MASK  
X633 CROSS HEAD SCREW  
1
4
X61K CLAMP COMPONENTS  
X61D OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
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MODEL NO. 137.375640  
X65X 3  
X62W  
X65Q5  
X632  
X634  
X62X  
X635  
X636  
X637  
X65Q  
X62Y  
X638  
X62T  
X63F  
X639  
X630  
X63A  
X63B  
X62V4  
X62U 6  
X66T  
X63D  
X62Z  
X62T5  
X62S 2  
X63C  
X63K2  
X63J 2  
X62T  
X62V  
X65Q  
X65Q  
X62R  
X63H  
X6462  
X63G  
X644  
X620  
X643  
X647  
X642  
X641  
X648 3  
X649  
X64A  
X64B  
X62H  
X61L  
X64N  
X61Z  
X64Q  
X64R  
X64S  
X61Y  
X64W  
X62G 2  
X62F  
X64P  
X61V  
X64X  
X64Y  
X6572  
X658 2  
X6593  
X62E  
2
X654  
X653  
X62D 4  
X62C  
X64Z  
X65K  
X655  
X656  
X65M2  
X65J  
X65L2  
X65C 2  
X65D 3  
X621 2  
X65A  
X652  
X651  
X65Q6  
X65N  
X62V  
X65B  
X65D  
X65C  
X65K  
X65G  
X650  
X65F  
X65J  
X622  
X62B  
X62A  
X623  
X62D 2  
X624  
X65H 2  
X65E  
X629  
X628  
X65Q  
X61D  
X65Q  
X65W  
X65R  
OPERATOR  
’S  
MANUA  
L
X65S  
X65T  
X626  
X625  
X627  
X666  
X65U  
X65W2  
X65Q 2  
X667  
X668  
X6334  
X65V  
X65W2  
X65X  
2
X66A  
2
X66C  
2
X66D  
X66E  
4
X66B  
2
X66F  
4
X61X  
X66N  
X66G2  
X61W  
X66H  
X66J2  
X66S  
X66U X66T2  
X66V2  
X66W  
X659  
X66X  
X66Y  
X61K  
X65W3  
X670  
X66Z 3  
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PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR  
MODEL NO. 137.375640  
I.D.  
Description  
Size  
Q’ty  
4
X4HF  
X4FK  
X4FJ  
X4FH  
X4FG  
X4FF  
X4FE  
X4FD  
X4FC  
X4FB  
X4FA  
X4F9  
X4F8  
X4F7  
X4F6  
X4F5  
X65V  
SPRING WASHER  
CARBON HOLD COVER  
CARBON BRUSH  
CARBON BRUSH HOLD  
CROSS HEAD SCREW  
MOTOR COVER  
MOTOR LABEL  
§5  
1
2
2
M5*35  
4
1
1
STATOR  
1
CROSS SELF-TAPPING SCREW  
WIND LOOP  
ST4.8*65  
2
1
BEARING  
1
ROTOR  
1
BEARING  
1
MIDDLE COVER  
INNER HEX LOCKING SCREW  
BELT PULLEY  
1
M8*25  
1
1
FLAT WASHER  
§5  
4
X4F5  
X4F6  
X4F7  
X4F8  
X4F9  
X4FA  
X4FB  
X4FC 2  
X4FE  
X4FF  
X4FD  
X65V4  
X4HF4  
X4FG4  
X4FH2  
X4FJ2  
X4FK  
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1-800-361-6665 (Canada)  
Para pedir servicio de reparación  
a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:  
Au Canada pour service en français:  
MC  
1-800-LE-FOYER  
1-888-SU-HOGAR®  
(1-800-533-6937)  
(1-888-784-6427)  
® Registered Trademark / TM Trademark of KCD IP, LLC in the United States, or Sears Brands, LLC in other countries  
® Marca Registrada / TM Marca de Fábrica de KCD IP, LLC en Estados Unidos, o Sears Brands, LLC in otros países  
MC Marque de commerce / MD Marque déposée de Sears Brands, LLC  
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