Craftsman Saw 13721239 User Manual

Operator’s Manual  
12 in. SLIDING COMPOUND  
MITER SAW WITH LASER TRAC®  
Model No. 137.212390  
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Safety Instructions  
CAUTION:  
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Installation  
Operation  
Maintenance  
Parts List  
Before using this Miter Saw,  
read this manual and follow  
all its Safety Rules and  
Operating Instructions  
Customer Help Line  
For Technical Support  
1-800-843-1682  
Sears Parts &  
Repair Center  
1-800-488-1222  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA  
Part No. 137212390001  
Printed in China  
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WARRANTY  
CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY  
If this Craftsman tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within  
one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME R to arrange for  
free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).  
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product  
is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.  
This warranty does not include expendable parts, such as lamps, batteries,  
bits or blades.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights which vary from state to state.  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
MOTOR  
Power Source ............................................................. 120V AC, 60Hz, 15 Amp  
Speed ......................................................................... 4200 RPM (No load)  
Brake .......................................................................... Electric  
Double Insulated.......................................................... Yes  
Motor Arbor Shaft Size................................................. 5/8 in.  
BLADE SIZE  
Diameter...................................................................... 12 in.  
Arbor size.................................................................... 1 in. w/a 5/8 in. reducer  
Rotating Table:  
Diameter...................................................................... 11-13/16 in.  
Miter Detent Stops ...................................................... 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45º R & L  
Bevel Positive Stops.................................................... 0, 33.9, 45º L  
Cutting Capacity:  
Crosscut....................................................................... 4 in. x 12-1/4 in.  
Miter 45° R & L............................................................ 4 in. x 8-3/4 in. R & L  
Bevel 45º L................................................................... 2-1/2 in. x 12-1/4 in. L  
45° Miter and 45° Bevel .............................................. 2-1/2 in. x 8-3/4 in.  
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SYMBOLS  
WARNING ICONS  
Your power tool and its Owner’s Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS”  
(a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid,  
a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these  
symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are  
some of the symbols you may see.  
SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.  
PROHIBITION  
WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety  
glasses with side shields.  
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL: To reduce  
the risk of injury, user and all bystanders must read and understand  
instruction manual before using this product.  
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE: Failure to keep your hands away  
from the blade will result in serious personal injury.  
SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK  
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation  
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.  
! DANGER  
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation  
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.  
! WARNING  
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,  
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.  
! CAUTION  
CAUTION: used without the safety alert symbol indicates  
CAUTION  
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  
may result in property damage.  
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POWER TOOL SAFETY  
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL  
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All  
visitors and bystanders should be  
kept a safe distance from work area.  
Safety is a combination of common  
sense, staying alert and knowing how  
to use your power tool.  
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF  
with padlocks, master switches or by  
removing starter keys.  
CAUTION  
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will  
do the job better and safer at the  
rate for which it was designed.  
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 one heavy enough to carry the  
current your product will draw. An  
undersized cord will result in a drop  
in line voltage and in loss of power  
which will cause the tool to overheat.  
The table on page 11 shows the  
correct size to use depending on  
cord length and nameplate ampere  
rating. If in doubt, use the next  
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.  
heavier gauge. The smaller the  
gauge number, the heavier the cord.  
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.  
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POWER TOOL SAFETY  
17.USE RECOMMENDED  
12.ALWAYS WEAR EYE  
PROTECTION. Any power  
ACCESSORIES. Consult  
tool can throw foreign  
this Operator’s Manual for  
objects into the eyes and  
could cause permanent  
recommended accessories. The use  
of improper accessories may cause  
risk of injury to yourself or others.  
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  
13.WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST  
MASK. Sawing operation produces  
dust.  
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.  
14.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or  
a vise to hold work when  
practical. It is safer than  
using your hand and  
it frees both hands to  
operate the tool.  
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.  
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF  
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.  
Make sure switch is in the OFF  
position before plugging the tool in.  
21.DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep  
proper footing and balance at all  
times.  
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POWER TOOL SAFETY  
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.  
Keep tools sharp and clean for best  
and safest performance. Follow  
instructions for lubricating and  
changing accessories.  
23. WARNING: Dust generated from  
certain materials can be hazardous  
to your health. Always operate saw  
in well-ventilated area and provide  
for proper dust removal.  
24.  
! DANGER  
People  
with electronic devices, such as  
pacemakers, should consult their  
physician(s) before using this  
product. Operation of electrical  
equipment in close proximity to  
a heart pacemaker could cause  
interference or failure of the  
pacemaker.  
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COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY  
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW  
10.USE only blade collars specified for  
your saw.  
1. DO NOT operate the miter saw  
until it is completely assembled  
and installed according to these  
instructions.  
11.NEVER use blades larger in  
diameter than 12 inches.  
12.NEVER apply lubricants to the  
blade when it is running.  
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly  
familiar with the operation of miter  
saws, seek guidance from your  
supervisor, instructor or other  
qualified person.  
13.ALWAYS check the blade for  
cracks or damage before operation.  
Replace a cracked or damaged  
blade immediately.  
14.NEVER use blades recommended  
for operation at less than 4200  
RPM.  
3. ALWAYS hold the work firmly  
against the fence and table.  
DO NOT perform any operation  
free hand (use clamp wherever  
possible).  
15.ALWAYS keep the blade guards in  
place and use at all times.  
16.NEVER reach around the saw  
4. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the  
saw blade. If the workpiece you are  
cutting would cause your hands to  
be within 8-3/4 in. of the saw blade,  
the workpiece should be clamped in  
place before making the cut.  
blade.  
17.MAKE SURE the blade is not  
contacting the workpiece before the  
switch is turned ON.  
18.IMPORTANT: After completing the  
cut, release the trigger and wait for  
the blade to stop before returning  
the saw to the raised position.  
5. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs  
freely and is free of vibration.  
6. ALLOW the motor to come up to full  
speed before starting a cut.  
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.  
7. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS  
CLEAN and free of chips or dust.  
8. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles  
are tight before cutting, even if the  
table is positioned in one of the  
positive stops.  
20. NEVER cut metals or masonry  
products with this tool. This miter  
saw is designed for use on wood  
and wood-like products.  
9. BE SURE both the blade and the  
collar are clean and the arbor bolt is  
tightened securely.  
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21.NEVER cut small pieces. If the  
workpiece being cut would cause  
your hand or fingers to be within  
8-3/4 in. of the saw blade the  
workpiece is too small.  
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS  
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR  
SPECIFICATIONS  
The AC motor used in this saw is  
a universal, nonreversible type.  
See “MOTOR” in the “PRODUCT  
SPECIFICATIONS” section on page 2.  
22.PROVIDE adequate support to the  
sides of the saw table for long work  
pieces.  
23.NEVER use the miter saw in an  
area with flammable liquids or  
gases.  
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  
A circuit and use a 15 A time delay  
fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid  
shock or fire, if power cord is worn  
or cut, or damaged in any way, have  
it replaced immediately.  
24.NEVER use solvents to clean plastic  
parts. Solvents could possibly  
dissolve or otherwise damage the  
material.  
25.SHUT OFF the power before  
servicing or adjusting the tool.  
26.DISCONNECT the saw from  
the power source and clean the  
machine when finished using.  
27.MAKE SURE the work area is clean  
before leaving the machine.  
28.SHOULD any part of your miter saw  
be missing, damaged, or fail in any  
way, or any electrical component  
fail to perform properly, lock the  
switch and remove the plug from  
the power supply outlet. Replace  
missing, damaged, or failed parts  
before resuming operation.  
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY  
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS –  
cont’d  
DOUBLE INSULATED  
The power tool is double insulated to  
provide a double thickness of insulation  
between you and tool’s electrical  
system. All exposed metal parts are  
isolated from the internal metal motor  
components with protecting insulation.  
1. Use only identical replacement parts  
when servicing a tool with double  
insulation. Servicing should be  
performed by a qualified technician.  
2. Do not use power tools in wet or  
damp locations or expose them to  
rain or snow.  
MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION  
IMPORTANT  
Replacement parts – When servicing,  
use only identical replacement parts.  
To avoid motor damage, the motor  
should be blown out or vacuumed  
frequently to keep sawdust from  
interfering with the motor ventilation.  
1. Connect this saw to a 120 V circuit.  
This circuit must not be less than a  
#12 wire with a 20 A time lag fuse or  
a #14 wire with a 15 A time lag fuse.  
NOTE: When using an extension  
cord on a circuit with a #14 wire, the  
extension cord must not exceed 25  
feet in length.  
Polarized plugs – This saw has a plug  
that looks like the one shown below:  
2. If the motor will not start, release the  
trigger switch immediately. UNPLUG  
THE SAW. Check the saw blade to  
make sure it turns freely. If the blade  
is free, try to start the saw again. If  
the motor still does not start, refer to  
the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.  
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.  
4. FUSES may “blow” or circuit  
breakers may trip frequently if:  
a. MOTOR is overloaded –  
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,  
this saw has a polarized plug (one  
blade is wider than the other). This plug  
will fit in a polarized outlet only one  
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the  
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does  
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to  
install the proper outlet. Do not change  
the plug in any way.  
WARNING  
!
Double insulation does not take the  
place of normal safety precautions  
when operating this tool.  
To avoid electrocution:  
overloading can occur if you feed  
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY  
too rapidly or make too many  
start/stops in a short time.  
b. LINE VOLTAGE is more  
cord or have it repaired by a qualified  
person before using it. Protect your  
extension cords from sharp objects,  
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.  
Use a separate electrical circuit  
for your tools. This circuit must not  
be less than a #12 wire with a 20 A  
time lag fuse or a #14 wire with a 15  
A time lag fuse. 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 tool 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.  
than 10% above or below the  
nameplate voltage rating. For  
heavy loads, the voltage at motor  
terminals must equal the voltage  
specified on the nameplate.  
c. IMPROPER or dull saw blades  
are used.  
5. Most motor troubles may be traced  
to loose or incorrect connections,  
overload, low voltage or inadequate  
power supply wiring. Always check  
the connections, the load and supply  
circuit if the motor doesn’t run well.  
Check minimum gauge for the length  
of cord you are using on the chart  
below.  
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION  
CORDS  
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)  
(When using 120 volts only)  
Use a proper extension cord. Make  
sure your extension cord is in good  
condition. When using an extension  
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough  
to carry the current your product will  
draw. An undersized cord will cause  
a drop in line voltage, resulting in  
loss of power and overheating. The  
table below shows the correct size  
to use depending on cord length and  
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,  
use the next heavier gauge. The  
smaller the gauge number, the heavier  
the cord.  
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  
6
10  
12  
16  
10  
12  
12 Not Recommended  
CAUTION: In all cases make certain  
the receptacle in question is  
properly grounded. If you are not  
sure, have a certified electrician check the  
receptacle.  
Be sure your extension cord is  
properly wired and in good condition.  
Always replace a damaged extension  
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS  
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES  
WARNING  
!
Read warnings and conditions on  
your CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE.  
Do not operate the saw without the  
proper saw blade guard in place.  
Carbide is a very hard but brittle  
material. Care should be taken while  
mounting, using, and storing carbide  
tipped blades to prevent accidental  
damage. Slight shocks, such as  
striking the tip while handling, can  
seriously damage the blade. Foreign  
objects in the workpiece, such as  
wire or nails, can also cause tips  
to crack or break off. Before using,  
always visually examine the blade  
and tips for bent blade, cracks,  
breakage, missing or loose tips, or  
other damage. Do not use if damage  
is suspected. Failure to heed safety  
instructions and warnings can result  
in serious bodily injury.  
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.  
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.  
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TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY  
Not supplied  
Supplied  
Adjustable Wrench  
Hex Key  
Blade Wrench  
Combination Square  
Phillips Screwdriver  
Slotted Screwdriver  
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE  
TRUE  
Should not gap or overlap when square  
is flipped over (see dotted figure).  
Straight edge or a 3/4 in.  
board, this edge must be  
perfectly straight.  
Draw light line  
on 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.  
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.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid injury from unexpected  
starting or electrical shock, do not  
plug the power cord into a source  
of power during unpacking and  
assembly. This cord must remain  
unplugged whenever you are  
working on the saw.  
WARNING  
!
If any part is missing or damaged,  
do not attempt to assemble the  
miter saw, or plug in the power cord  
until the missing or damaged part is  
correctly replaced. To avoid electric  
shock, use only identical replacement  
parts when servicing double insulated  
tools. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for  
replacement parts.  
1. Remove the miter saw from the  
carton.  
IMPORTANT: Do not lift miter saw  
by the trigger switch handle. It may  
cause misalignment. Lift machine  
by the built-in carry handle.  
Miter Saw  
Miter Handle  
Blade Wrench  
Dust Bag  
Hold-down Clamp  
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KNOW YOUR SLIDING MITER SAW  
Switch Handle  
Dust Bag  
Lower Blade Guard  
Carrying Handle  
Blade  
Bevel Detent Pin  
Hold-down Clamp  
Laser Guide  
Table Insert  
Sliding Fence  
Miter Handle  
Positive Stop Locking Lever  
Base  
Table  
Left Table Extension  
Mounting Hole  
Stop Latch Knob  
Carrying Handle  
Slide Carriage  
Lock Knob  
Laser ON/OFF  
Switch  
Right Extension Table  
ON/OFF Trigger  
Switch  
Extension Table  
Lock Knob  
Motor  
Stop Plate  
Positive Miter Detents  
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS  
AMPERAGE (AMPS) – A measure  
requirements of ANSI Z.87.1 (USA) or  
of the flow of electric current. Higher  
ratings generally means the tool is  
suited for heavier use.  
CSA Z94.3-M88 (Canada).  
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.  
ARBOR LOCK – Allows the user to  
keep the blade from rotating while  
tightening or loosening the arbor bolt  
during blade replacement or removal.  
FENCE – Helps to keep the workpiece  
from moving when sawing. Scaled to  
assist with accurate cutting.  
BASE – Supports the table, holds  
accessories and allows for workbench  
or leg set mounting.  
GUARD – Protective devise that forms  
a barrier between a hazardous object  
such as a blade, wheel or cutter and  
the operator.  
BEVEL LOCKING HANDLE – Locks  
the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.  
BEVEL SCALE – To measure the bevel  
angle of the saw blade 0° to 45° left.  
HOLD DOWN LATCH – Locks the  
miter saw in the lowered position for  
compact storage and transportation.  
CARBIDE TIPPED – Extremely hard  
steel pieces with sharp cutting edges  
fastened to cutting tools such as saw  
blades.  
INSTRUCTION OR OWNER’S  
MANUAL – Booklet accompanying  
your power tool that describes the  
hazards and safe operation procedures,  
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.  
MITER SCALE – Measures the miter  
angle 0° to 45° left and right.  
EXTENSION CORD – AN electric cord  
used between power tools and outlets to  
extend the range of the tools. The more  
amerage your tool uses, the longer the  
distance, the larger the size of the wire  
needed in your extension cord.  
MOUNTING HOLES – To mount the  
miter saw to a stable surface.  
ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH – To start  
the tool, push the safety lock-off button  
and squeeze the trigger. Release the  
trigger to turn off the miter saw.  
EYE PROTECTION – Googles or  
spectacles intended to protect your  
eyes. Eye protection should meet the  
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS  
HEEL – Misalignment of the blade.  
POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER –  
Locks the miter saw at a preset positive  
stop for the desired miter angle.  
KERF – The width of a saw cut,  
determined by the thickness and set of  
the blade.  
SWITCH HANDLE – The switch handle  
contains the trigger switch and safety  
lock-off button. 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.  
KICKBACK – sudden and unintended  
movement of the tool or workpiece. It is  
typically caused by binding or pinching  
of the workpiece  
MITER CUT – A miter is a type of joint  
where the two parts to be joined are cut  
at an angle, and typically the finished  
joint forms a 90-degree angle. Also  
commonly spelled “miter”.  
WARNING LABELS – Read and  
understand for your own safety. Make  
sure all labels are present on machine  
and legible.  
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM)  
– The number of turns completed by a  
spinning object in one minute.  
WRENCH STORAGE – Convenient  
storage to prevent misplacing the blade  
wrench.  
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.  
WOODWORKING TERMS  
ARBOR – The shaft on which a blade  
is mounted.  
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.  
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.  
THIN-KERF BLADE – Thinner than  
normal blades, remove less material,  
smaller kerfs (between .065 and .070).  
Blade thinness also may increase the  
heat generated while cutting.  
CROSS CUT – A cut which runs across  
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.  
WORKPIECE – The wood being  
cut. The surfaces of a workpiece are  
commonly referred to as faces, ends  
and edges.  
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS  
Estimated Assembly Time: 5 – 10  
minutes  
SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. C)  
1. For convenient storage and  
prevention of loss, there is a slot (1)  
in the rear of the carrying handle  
(2) for storing the blade wrench (3)  
when not in use.  
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.  
Fig. C  
1
2
3
INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE  
(FIG. A)  
1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the  
hole located at the front of the miter  
table.  
Fig. A  
RELEASING CUTTING HEAD (FIG. D)  
Unlocking  
WARNING  
!
1
To avoid injury and damage to the  
saw, transport and 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.  
UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE  
(FIG. B)  
After removing the saw from the carton,  
loosen the slide carriage lock knob  
(1). When transporting or storing the  
miter saw, the slide carriage should  
always be locked in position. The slide  
carriage lock knob (1) is located on the  
right side of the slide carriage.  
1. Push down slightly on the switch  
handle (1).  
2. Pull out the stop latch knob (2).  
3. Allow the cutting head to rise to the  
up position.  
Fig. D  
Fig. B  
1
2
1
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Locking  
knob (3) to clamp the workpiece. Do  
not use your other hand to hold the  
clamp when tightening. Only turn  
knob (3) to secure clamp to table.  
The clamp will tilt at an angle and  
secure itself when tightened.  
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.  
3
1
Fig. F  
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage,  
never carry the miter saw by the switch  
handle, the cutting arm or the miter  
handle. ALWAYS use the designated  
carrying handles located on the top of  
the machine and in the back of the unit.  
2
INSTALLING THE EXHAUST PORT  
AND THE DUST BAG (FIG. E)  
1. Squeeze the metal collar wings (2) of  
the dust bag (1).  
Fig. G  
2
2
2. Place the dust bag neck opening  
around the exhaust port (3), and  
release the metal collar wings.  
Fig. E  
1
3
2
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE  
TABLE INSERT (FIG. H)  
WARNING  
!
To avoid injury:  
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.  
Always unplug the saw to avoid  
accidental starting. Remove all small  
pieces of material from the table  
cavity before performing any cuts.  
The table insert may be removed for  
this purpose, but always reattach  
the table insert prior to performing a  
cutting operation.  
Do not start the sliding compound  
miter saw without checking for  
interference between the blade and  
table insert. Damage could result to  
the blade, table insert or turntable if  
blade strike occurs during the cutting  
operation.  
INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN  
CLAMP (FIG. F and G)  
1. Place the hold-down clamp assembly  
(1) in one of the mounting holes (2),  
located behind the fence.  
NOTE: There are no screws to  
secure clamp. The clamp will secure  
itself to the base when turning the  
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1. Loosen the miter handle (1). Lift up  
the positive stop locking lever (2)  
and position the table to left 150.  
Release the positive stop locking  
lever and lock the miter handle.  
2. The sliding fence (3) must be  
extended to the left.  
3. To remove, loosen and remove the  
six screws (4) on the table inserts  
(5) with a Phillips screwdriver and  
remove the insert.  
4. To install, reposition the table insert,  
install the six screws and tighten.  
5. Check for blade clearance by moving  
the slide carriage through the full  
motion of the blade in the table slot.  
handles located on the top of the  
machine. When lifting, bend at  
your knees, not from your back.  
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 the wire  
connections resulting in electric  
shock or fire.  
To avoid injury from flying debris,  
do not allow visitors to stand  
near the saw during any cutting  
operation.  
Support the saw on a level work  
surface.  
Bolt or clamp the saw to its  
support.  
Fig. H  
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Mounting instructions  
1. For stationary use, place the saw  
in the desired location, directly on a  
workbench where there is room for  
handling and proper support of the  
workpiece. The base of the saw has  
four mounting holes. Bolt the base of  
the miter saw (1) to the work surface  
(5), using the fastening method as  
shown in Fig I.  
3
5
1
2
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. I, J)  
WARNING  
!
To avoid injury form unexpected  
saw movement:  
Disconnect the power cord from  
the outlet, and lock the cutting  
head in the lower position using  
the stop latch.  
Lock the slide carriage in place by  
tightening the slide carriage lock  
knob.  
Fig. I  
1. Miter saw base  
2. Hex head bolt  
3. Rubber washer  
4. Flat washer  
2
3
4
1
5. Workbench  
5
6. Flat washer  
7. Lockwasher  
8. Hex nut  
6
7
8
9
To avoid back injury, lift the saw  
9. Jam nut  
by using the designated carrying  
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NOTE: Mounting hardware is not  
included with this tool. Bolts, nuts,  
washers and screws must be  
purchased separately.  
4. While holding the lower blade guard,  
loosen the cover plate screw (2) with  
a Phillips screwdriver. (Fig. K)  
5. Rotate the cover plate (3) to expose  
the arbor bolt (4). (Fig. K)  
2.  
For portable use, place the  
saw on a 3/4 in. thick piece  
6. Place the blade end wrench over  
the arbor bolt.  
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. K  
2
1
3
4
Fig. J  
7. Locate the arbor lock (5) on the  
motor. (Fig. L)  
8. Press the arbor lock, holding it  
in firmly while turning the blade  
clockwise. The arbor lock will then  
engage and lock the arbor. Continue  
to hold the arbor lock, while turning  
the wrench clockwise to loosen the  
arbor bolt.  
REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE  
BLADE  
Fig. L  
Removing Blade (Fig. K, L and M)  
WARNING  
!
5
To avoid injury from an accidental  
start, make sure the switch is in  
the OFF position and plug is not  
connected to the power source  
outlet.  
9. Remove the arbor bolt (4), the arbor  
collar (6), and the blade (7). Do not  
remove the inner blade collar.  
(Fig. M)  
10.Raise the lower clear plastic blade  
guard (1) to the upright position  
(Fig. K) to remove the blade.  
Only use a 12-inch diameter blade.  
1. Unplug the saw from the outlet  
2. Raise the miter saw to the upright  
position.  
3. Raise the lower clear plastic blade  
guard (1) to the uppermost position.  
(Fig. K)  
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NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces  
removed, noting their position and  
direction they face. Wipe the blade  
collars clean of any sawdust before  
installing 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  
counterclockwise. When it engages,  
continue to press the arbor lock  
in, while tightening the arbor bolt  
securely. (Fig. L)  
5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back to its  
original position until the slot in the  
cover plate engages with the cover  
plate screw (2). While holding the  
lower blade guard, tighten the screw  
with a Phillips screwdriver. (Fig. K)  
NOTE: The lower blade guard must  
be raised to the upright position to  
access the cover plate screw.  
6. Lower the clear retractable blade  
guard (1) and verify the operation of  
the guard does not bind or stick  
(Fig. K).  
Fig. M  
7
8
6
4
INSTALLING BLADE (FIG. K, L, M)  
WARNING  
!
7. Be sure the arbor lock is released  
so the blade turns freely by spinning  
the blade until the arbor lock  
Un-plug 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 arbor collar (6) against  
the blade and on the arbor. Thread  
the arbor bolt (4) on the arbor (Fig.  
M) in a counterclockwise direction.  
IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of  
the blade collars are engaged with  
the flats on the arbor shaft. Also, the  
flat-side of the arbor collar must be  
placed against the blade.  
disengages.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid injury, never use the  
saw without the cover plate  
secure in place. It keeps the  
arbor bolt from falling out if it  
accidentally loosens, and helps  
prevent the spinning blade from  
coming off the saw.  
Make sure the collars are clean  
and properly arranged. Lower the  
blade into the table and check for  
any contact with the metal base  
or the turn table.  
3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor  
bolt.  
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THE LASER BEAM  
NOTE: All the adjustments for the  
operation of this machine have  
been completed at the factory.  
Due to normal wear and use,  
some occasional readjustments  
may be necessary.  
CAUTION-Use of controls or  
adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than those  
specified herein may result in  
hazardous radiation exposure.  
CAUTION-The use of optical  
instruments with this product will  
increase eye hazard.  
WARNING  
!
For your own safety, never connect  
the plug to power source outlet  
until all the adjustment steps  
are complete and you have read  
and understood the safety and  
operational instructions.  
Your tool is equipped with the Laser  
Trac® cutting  
guide using Class II laser beam. The  
laser beam will enable 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.  
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 authorized service center  
personnel.  
WARNING  
!
AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT  
Laser radiated when laser guide  
is turned on. Avoid direct eye  
contact. Always un-plug the miter  
saw from power source before  
making any adjustments.  
Laser Warning Label: Max output  
<1mW DIODE LASER: 630-670  
nm, Complies with 21CFR 1040.10  
and 1040. 11.  
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT.  
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BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT  
90° Bevel Pointer Adjustment (Fig. O)  
1. When the blade is exactly 90o (0o) to  
the table, loosen the bevel indicator  
screw (5) using a # 2 Phillips  
screwdriver.  
2. Adjust bevel indicator (6) to the  
“0” mark on the bevel scale and  
retighten the screw.  
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.  
90° (0°) Bevel adjustment (Fig. N)  
1. Loosen bevel lock handle (1) and  
tilt the cutting arm completely to the  
right. Tighten the bevel lock handle.  
2. Place a combination square (2) on  
the miter table with the ruler against  
the table and the heel of the square  
against the saw blade.  
Fig. O  
5
6
3. If the blade is not 90o (0o) square  
with the miter table (5), loosen the  
bevel lock handle (1), tilt the cutting  
head to the left, loosen the locknut  
(4) on the bevel angle adjustment  
bolt (3) and use a 10 mm wrench  
to adjust the stop bolt (3) depth in  
or out to increase or decrease the  
bevel angle.  
45o Bevel Adjustment (Fig. P)  
1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (7)  
and tilt the cutting head completely  
to the left.  
2. Using a combination square, check  
to see if the blade angle is 45° to  
the table.  
4. Tilt the cutting arm to back to the  
right at 90o (0o) bevel and recheck  
for alignment.  
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if further  
adjustment is needed.  
6. Tighten bevel lock handle (1) and  
locknut (4) when alignment is  
achieved.  
3. If the blade is not at 45° to the miter  
table, tilt the cutting arm to the right,  
loosen the locknut (8) on the bevel  
angle adjustment bolt (9) and use  
a 10 mm wrench to adjust the stop  
bolt (9) depth in or out to increase  
or decrease the bevel angle.  
4. Tilt the cutting arm to the left to 45°  
bevel and recheck for alignment.  
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the  
blade is at 45° to the miter table.  
6. Tighten bevel lock handle (7) and  
locknut (8) when alignment is  
achieved.  
3
1
4
Fig. N  
5
2
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Fig. P  
1. Unlock the miter table by turning the  
miter handle (1) counterclockwise.  
2. Move the turntable while lifting up  
on the positive stop locking lever  
(2) to align the indicator (3) to the  
desired degree measurement.  
3. If the desired angle is one of the  
nine positive stops, release the  
positive stop locking lever, making  
sure the lever snaps into position,  
and then secure by tightening the  
miter handle.  
4. If the miter angle desired is not one  
of the nine positive stops, simply  
lock the miter table into position  
by turning the miter handle in the  
clockwise direction.  
10  
12  
9
7
11  
8
33.9° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. P)  
1. Push the bevel detent pin (10) in  
toward the front of the unit.  
2. Unlock the bevel lock handle and tilt  
the cutting arm to the crown molding  
positive stop at 33.9o.  
3. Using a combination square, check  
to see if the blade angle is 33.9o to  
the table.  
Fig. Q  
4. If the blade is not at 33.9o to the  
miter table, loosen locknut (11) and  
use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the  
bolt (12) in or out until the blade is  
at 33.9o to the miter table.  
1
5. Secure the locknut (11) into position  
after alignment is achieved.  
3
4
2
MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT  
(FIG. Q)  
MITER SCALE INDICATOR  
ADJUSTMENT (FIG. Q)  
The sliding compound miter saw scale  
can be easily read, showing miter  
angles from 0° to 45° to the left, and 0°  
to 45° to the right. The miter saw table  
has nine of the most common angle  
setttings with positive stops at 0°, 15°,  
22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. These positive  
stops position the blade at the desired  
angle quickly and accurately. Follow  
the process below for quickest and  
most accurate adjustments.  
1. Move the table to the 0° positive  
stop.  
2. Loosen the screw (4) that holds the  
indicator with a Phillips screwdriver.  
3. Adjust the indicator (3) to the 0°  
mark and retighten screw.  
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ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS  
(FIG. R)  
1. Loosen the three fence locking bolts  
2. While holding the upper arm in that  
position, turn the stop knob (1) until  
it touches the stop plate (2).  
(1).  
3. Recheck the blade depth by moving  
the cutting head front to back  
2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in  
position.  
3. Using a square (3), lay the heel of  
the square against the blade and  
the ruler against the fence (2) as  
shown.  
4. Adjust the fence 90° to the blade  
and tighten the four fence locking  
bolts.  
through the full motion of a typical  
cut along the control arm.  
Fig. S  
1
CAUTION: If the saw has not  
been used recently, recheck  
blade squareness to the fence  
and readjust if needed.  
2
5. After fence has been aligned, using  
a scrap piece of wood, make a cut  
at 90o then check squareness on  
the piece. Readjust if necessary.  
ADJUSTING CUTTING DEPTH  
(FIG. S)  
The maximum depth travel of the  
cutting head was set at the factory.  
Check to see that the blade does not  
extend more than 1/4 in. below the  
table insert, and does not touch the  
control arm throat or any part of the  
base or table. If the maximum depth  
needs readjusting:  
Fig. R  
1
1 2  
1. Loosen the stop knob (1) while  
moving the cutting head down until  
the blade extends just 1/4 in. below  
the table insert.  
3
2. Adjust the stop knob (1) to touch the  
stop plate (2).  
3. Recheck the blade depth by moving  
the cutting head front to back  
through the full motion of a cut  
along the control arm. If the blade  
touches the inside of the control  
arm, readjust the setting.  
SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. S)  
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.  
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SLIDING THE REAR EXTENSION  
SUPPORT BAR (FIG. T)  
!
WARNING  
To avoid possible personal injury  
or damage to the miter saw due  
to tipping, do not operate the saw  
without the Rear Extension Support  
Bar.  
Loosen the two screws (1) and extend  
the rear extension support bar (2) by  
sliding it out to match position, tighten  
the two screws.  
Fig. T  
1
2
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OPERATION  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC  
SAW OPERATION  
adjustments, including set-up and  
blade changes.  
Compare the direction of rotation  
arrow on the guard to the direction  
arrow on the blade. The blade teeth  
should always point downward at the  
front of the saw.  
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW  
!
WARNING  
To avoid mistakes that could cause  
serious, permanent injury, do not  
plug the tool in until the following  
steps are completed:  
Completely assemble and  
adjust the saw, following the  
instructions. (ASSEMBLY AND  
ADJUSTMENTS)  
Learn the use and function of the  
ON/OFF switch, lock-off switch,  
upper and lower blade guards, hold  
down latch, bevel lock handle and  
cover plate screws.  
Review and understand all safety  
instructions and operating procedures  
in this Operator’s Manual. (SAFETY  
& OPERATIONS)  
Tighten the arbor bolt.  
Tighten the cover plate screw.  
Check for damaged parts. Check  
for:  
Alignment of moving parts  
Damaged electric cords  
Binding of moving parts  
Mounting holes  
Function of arm return spring  
and lower guard: Push the cutting  
arm all the way down, then let it rise  
until it stops. The lower guard should  
fully close. Follow instructions in  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for  
adjustment if necessary.  
Other conditions that may affect the  
way the miter saw works.  
Review the MAINTENANCE and  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for  
your miter saw.  
To avoid injury or possible death  
from electrical shock:  
Keep all guards in place, in working  
order and proper adjustment. If any  
part of this miter saw is missing,  
bent, damaged or broken in any  
way, or any electrical parts don’t  
work, turn the saw off and unplug it.  
Replace bent, damaged, missing or  
defective parts before using the saw  
again.  
Make sure your fingers do not  
touch the plug’s metal prongs  
when plugging or unplugging  
your miter saw. (ELECTRICAL  
REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY)  
BEFORE EACH USE INSPECT YOUR  
SAW.  
Disconnect the miter saw.  
To avoid injury from accidental  
starting, unplug the saw before any  
Maintain tools with care. Keep the  
miter saw clean for best and safest  
performance. Follow instructions for  
lubricating. Do not put lubricants on  
the blade while it is spinning.  
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OPERATION  
Remove adjusting wrench from the  
Plan ahead to protect your eyes,  
hands, face and ears.  
tool before turning it on.  
To avoid injury from jams, slips,  
or thrown pieces, use only  
recommended accessories.  
Know your miter saw. Read and  
understand the Operator’s Manual  
and labels affixed to the tool. Learn  
its application and limitations as well  
as the specific potential hazards  
peculiar to this tool. To avoid injury  
from accidental contact with moving  
parts, do not do layout, assembly, or  
setup work on the miter saw while  
any parts are moving.  
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES  
Consult the ACCESSORIES and  
ATTACHMENTS section of this  
Operators Manual for recommended  
accessories. Follow the instructions  
that come with the accessory. The  
use of improper accessories may  
cause risk of injury to persons.  
Choose the correct 12 in. diameter  
blade for the material and the type  
of cutting you plan to do. Do not use  
Thin Kerf blades.  
Avoid accidental starting, make sure  
the trigger switch is disengaged  
before plugging the miter saw into a  
power outlet.  
PLAN YOUR WORK  
Make sure the blade is sharp,  
undamaged and properly aligned.  
With the saw unplugged, push  
the cutting arm all the way down.  
Manually spin the blade and check  
for clearance. Tilt the power-head to  
a 45° bevel and repeat the test.  
Make sure the blade and arbor  
collars are clean.  
Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool  
or attachment to do a job it was not  
designed to do. Use a different tool  
for any workpiece that can’t be held  
in a solidly braced, fixed position.  
CAUTION: This machine is not  
designed for cutting masonry,  
masonry products, ferrous metals  
(steel, iron, and iron-based metals.)  
Use this miter saw to cut only  
wood, wood-like products, or non-  
ferrous metals. Other material may  
shatter, bind the blade, or create  
other dangers. Remove all nails that  
may be in the workpiece to prevent  
sparking that could cause a fire.  
Remove dust bag when cutting non-  
ferrous metals.  
Make sure all clamps and locks are  
tight and there is no excessive play  
in any 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.  
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OPERATION  
DRESS FOR SAFETY  
Any power tool can throw  
DO NOT OVER-REACH  
Keep good footing and balance. Keep  
your face and body to one side, out of  
the line of a possible kickback. NEVER  
stand in the line of the blade.  
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.  
Make sure there are no gaps  
between the workpiece, fence and  
table that will let the workpiece shift  
after it is cut.  
foreign objects into the eyes.  
This can result in permanent  
eye damage. Everyday  
eyeglasses have only impact  
resistant lenses and are not  
safety glasses. Glasses or  
goggles not in compliance with  
ANSI Z87.1 could seriously  
injure you when they break.  
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,  
neckties or jewelry (rings, watches).  
They can get caught and draw you  
into moving parts.  
Wear non-slip footwear.  
Tie back long hair.  
Keep the cut off piece free to move  
sideways after it is cut off. Otherwise,  
it could get wedged against the  
blade and thrown violently.  
Only the workpiece should be on the  
saws table.  
Secure work. Use clamps or a vise  
to help hold the work when it’s  
practical.  
Roll long sleeves above the elbow.  
Noise levels vary widely. To avoid  
possible hearing damage, wear ear  
plugs when using any miter saw.  
For dusty operations, wear a dust  
mask along with safety goggles.  
INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE  
Make sure there are no nails or foreign  
objects in the part of the workpiece  
being cut.  
Plan your work to avoid small pieces  
that may bind, or that are too small to  
clamp and get a solid grasp on. Plan  
the way you will grasp the workpiece  
from start to finish. Avoid awkward  
operations and hand positions. A  
sudden slip could cause your fingers or  
hand to move into the blade.  
USE 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.  
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OPERATION  
Do not use this saw to cut small  
WHEN SAW IS RUNNING  
pieces. If the workpiece being cut  
would cause your hand or fingers  
to be within 8-3/4 inches of the saw  
blade the workpiece is too small.  
Keep hands and fingers out of the  
“no hands zone” area marked on the  
saws table.  
!
WARNING  
Do not allow familiarity from  
frequent use of your miter saw  
to result in a careless mistake. A  
careless fraction of a second is  
enough to cause a severe injury.  
Before cutting, if the saw makes an  
unfamiliar noise or vibrates, stop  
immediately. Turn the saw OFF.  
Unplug the saw. Do not restart until  
finding and correcting the problem.  
When cutting odd shaped  
workpieces, plan your work so it  
will not bind in the blade and cause  
possible injury. Molding, for example,  
must lie flat or be held by a fixture or  
jig that will not let it move when cut.  
Properly support round material such  
as dowel rods, or tubing, which have  
a tendency to roll when cut, causing  
the blade to “bite”.  
!
WARNING  
To avoid injury, follow all applicable  
safety instructions, when cutting  
non-ferrous metals:  
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.  
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BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. U) Before freeing jammed material:  
Release trigger switch.  
WARNING  
!
Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
Unplug the miter saw.  
Never place hands near  
the cutting area. Proper  
positioning of your  
Fig. U  
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.  
Don’t force the saw. It will  
do the job better and safer  
at its designed rate.  
No-Hand Zone (1)  
Starting a cut:  
Place hands at least 8-3/4 in. away  
from the path of the blade out of  
the “no-hands zone” (1). (Fig. U)  
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.  
Press in lock-off switch in trigger  
switch handle.  
8-3/4 in.  
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS  
8-3/4 in.  
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  
doesn’t stop within approximately  
10 seconds, wait for the blade to  
stop, unplug the saw and contact  
customer service.  
Squeeze trigger switch to start saw.  
Lower blade into workpiece with a  
firm downward motion.  
Finishing a cut:  
Hold the cutting arm in the down  
TURNING THE SAW ON (FIG. V)  
Depress the trigger switch (1) to turn  
on the miter saw started.  
NOTE: Make the ON/OFF switch  
childproof. Insert a padlock, or chain  
with padlock, through the holes (2) in  
the trigger switch, locking the tool’s  
switch, preventing children and other  
unqualified users from turning the  
machine on.  
position.  
Release trigger switch and wait  
for all moving parts to stop before  
moving your hands and raising the  
cutting arm.  
If the blade doesn’t stop within  
10 seconds, unplug the saw  
and follow the instructions in  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
section.  
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The miter saw is equipped with an  
automatic blade brake. When the  
trigger switch is released, the electric  
blade brake will stop the blade within  
approximately 10 seconds.  
NOTE: When transporting the saw,  
always secure the sliding fence in  
the collapsed position (toward the  
saw blade).  
Fig. W  
Fig. V  
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1
1
2
SLIDING FENCE & REMOVE  
SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM  
(FIG. X)  
SLIDING FENCE (FIG. W)  
Sliding Fence  
WARNING  
!
WARNING  
!
To reduce the risk of injury, return  
carriage to the full rear position after  
each crosscut operation.  
The sliding fence must be extended  
to the left when making bevel cuts.  
The sliding fences note three bevel  
angles where the user must adjust  
the fences 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 contact the  
fence.  
1. For chop cutting operations on small  
workpieces, slide the cutting head  
assembly completely toward the rear  
of the unit and tighten the carriage  
lock knob (1).  
2. To cut wide boards up to 12-1/4  
in., the carriage lock knob must be  
loosened to allow the cutting head to  
slide freely.  
1. Unlock the fence cam locking lever  
(1) by pushing it toward the rear of  
the machine.  
Fig. X  
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.  
1
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BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW  
Never leave tool running  
Fig. Y  
unattended. Turn power OFF. Wait  
for all moving parts to stop.  
Make workshop childproof. Lock the  
shop. Disconnect master switches.  
Store tool away from children and  
other unqualified users.  
WARNING  
!
3
1
2
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.  
WARNING  
!
The sliding fence must be extended  
to the left when making bevel cuts.  
The sliding fences note three bevel  
angles where the user must adjust  
the fences 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 contact the  
fence.  
MITER CUT (FIG. Y)  
1. When a miter cut is required, unlock  
the miter table by turning the miter  
handle (1) counterclockwise.  
2. While holding the miter handle, lift  
up on the positive stop locking lever  
(2).  
3. Rotate the miter table to the right or  
left with the miter handle.  
4. When the table is in the desired  
position, as shown on the miter  
scale (3), release the positive stop  
locking lever 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°.  
BEVEL CUT (FIG. Z)  
1. When a bevel cut is required, loosen  
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°.  
IMPORTANT: Always tighten the  
miter table lock handle before  
performing every cutting operation.  
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Fig. Z  
angle. Release the positive stop  
locking lever and lock the miter  
handle.  
Fig. BB  
2
1
NOTE: The saw comes with a 33.9°  
crown molding stop.  
1
33.9° BEVEL STOP FOR CROWN  
MOLDING (FIG. AA)  
3
2
1. Push the bevel detent stop pin (2) in  
toward the front of the machine.  
2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1).  
3. Rotate the cutting head until the  
bevel detent pin stops the bevel  
angle at 33.9° on the bevel scale.  
4. Tighten the bevel lock handle before  
making a cut.  
SLIDE CUTTING WIDE BOARDS UP  
TO 12-1/4 in. WIDE (FIG. CC)  
WARNING  
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  
workpiece, 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.  
Fig. AA  
2
1
Let the blade reach full speed before  
cutting. This will help reduce the risk  
of a thrown workpiece.  
COMPOUND CUT (FIG. BB)  
A compound cut is the combination of  
a miter and a bevel cut simultaneously.  
1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1)  
and position the cutting head at the  
desired bevel position. Lock the  
bevel lock handle.  
2. Loosen the miter handle (2). Lift up  
the positive stop locking lever (3)  
and position the table at the desired  
To Slide Cut Wide Boards (Fig. CC)  
1. Unlock the carriage lock handle (1)  
and allow the cutting head assembly  
to move freely.  
2. Set both the desired bevel angle  
and/or the miter angle and lock into  
position.  
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3. Use a hold down clamp to secure  
the workpiece.  
4. Grasp the switch handle (2) and pull  
the carriage (3) forward until the  
center of the saw blade is over the  
front of the workpiece (4).  
one stop plate at a time. Loosen the  
locking screw (6), rotate the stop  
plate (7) to vertical position and  
retighten the locking bolt.  
Fig. DD  
5. Engage the trigger to turn the saw  
on.  
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6
6. When the saw reaches full speed,  
push the switch handle down,  
slowly, cutting through the leading  
edge of the workpiece.  
7. Slowly move the switch handle  
toward the fence, completing the cut.  
8. Release the trigger and allow  
the blade to stop spinning before  
allowing the cutting head to raise.  
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CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG.  
EE)  
A bowed workpiece must be positioned  
against the fence and secured with  
a clamping devise before cutting as  
shown. 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. CC  
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1
2
Fig. EE  
4
WORKPIECE SUPPORT AND  
REPETITIVE CUTTING USING THE  
STOP PLATE (FIG. DD)  
Long pieces need extension table  
support.  
1. Loosen the knob (5) then slide the  
extension table to desired position  
and tighten the knob.  
2. The stop plate is designed for use  
during repetitive cutting. Only use  
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AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. FF)  
CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. GG)  
When making multiple or repetitive cuts Base moldings and many other  
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.  
moldings can be cut on a compound  
miter saw. The setup of the saw  
depends on molding characteristics  
and application, as shown. Perform  
practice cuts on scrap material to  
achieve best results:  
1. Always make sure moldings rest  
firmly against fence and table. Use  
hold-down, crown molding vise  
or C-clamps, whenever possible,  
and place tape on the area being  
clamped to avoid marks.  
2. Reduce splintering by taping the cut  
area prior to making the cut. Mark  
the cut line directly on the tape.  
3. Splintering typically happens due to  
an incorrect blade application and  
thinness of the material.  
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. high by 18 in. long.  
Attach the wood fence securely and  
make a full depth cut to make a blade  
slot.  
Check for interference between the  
wood fence and the lower blade guard.  
Adjust if necessary.  
Fig. GG  
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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.  
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Miter saw table  
miter at 00, bevel at 450  
Miter saw table  
miter at 450, bevel at 00  
NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut  
so you can determine if the operation  
being attempted is possible before  
power is applied to the saw.  
Fig. FF  
Blade slot  
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CUTTING CROWN MOLDING  
(FIG. HH, II)  
Bevel/Miter Settings  
Fig. II  
Your compound miter saw is suited  
for the difficult task of cutting crown  
molding. To fit properly, crown molding  
must be compound-mitered with  
extreme accuracy. The two surfaces  
on a piece of crown molding that fit  
flat against the ceiling and wall are at  
angles that, when added together,  
equal exactly 90°.  
Most crown molding has a top rear  
angle (the section that fits flat against  
the ceiling) of 52°and a bottom rear  
angle (the section that fits flat against  
the wall) of 38°.  
Settings for standard crown molding  
lying flat on compound miter saw  
table  
Inside corner  
OR  
OL  
IR  
IL  
Outside corner  
Compound cut crown moldings  
NOTE: The chart below references  
a compound cut for crown molding  
ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN  
THE WALLS EQUALS 90°.  
In order to accurately cut crown  
molding for a 90° inside or outside  
corner, lay the molding with its broad  
back surface flat on the saw table.  
Bevel/Miter Settings  
KEY BEVEL  
SETTING SETTING  
Inside corner-Left side  
MITER  
TYPE OF CUT  
When setting the bevel and miter angles  
for compound miters, remember that the  
settings are interdependent; changing  
one changes the other, as well.  
33.9°  
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.  
IL  
Fig. HH  
Inside corner-Right side  
31.6° Left  
1. Position bottom of  
molding against fence.  
2. Miter table set at LEFT  
31.6°.  
3. LEFT side is finished  
piece.  
IR  
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Outside corner-Left side  
31.6° Left  
1. Position bottom of  
molding against fence.  
2. Miter table set at LEFT  
31.6°.  
3. RIGHT side is finished  
piece.  
OL  
OR  
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Miter saw table  
Outside corner-Right side  
31.6° Left  
1. Position top of molding  
against fence.  
2. Miter table set at  
RIGHT 31.6°.  
3. RIGHT side is finished  
piece.  
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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  
52/38° Crown Molding  
45/45° Crown Molding  
Angle  
Between  
Walls  
Angle  
Between  
Walls  
Miter  
Setting  
Bevel  
Setting  
Miter  
Setting  
Bevel  
Setting  
Miter  
Setting  
Bevel  
Setting  
Miter  
Setting  
Bevel  
Setting  
67  
68  
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  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
106  
107  
108  
109  
110  
111  
112  
113  
114  
115  
116  
117  
118  
119  
120  
121  
122  
123  
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  
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  
36.13  
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  
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  
9.37  
9.05  
8.73  
8.41  
8.09  
7.77  
7.46  
7.14  
6.82  
6.51  
6.20  
5.88  
5.57  
5.26  
4.95  
4.63  
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  
9.43  
9.04  
8.65  
8.26  
7.86  
7.47  
7.08  
6.69  
6.30  
5.90  
5.51  
5.12  
4.72  
4.33  
3.94  
3.54  
20.61  
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  
9.27  
8.91  
8.55  
8.19  
7.83  
7.47  
7.11  
6.75  
6.39  
6.03  
5.68  
5.32  
4.96  
4.61  
4.25  
3.90  
19.39  
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  
9.50  
9.15  
8.80  
8.45  
8.10  
7.75  
7.40  
7.05  
6.70  
6.35  
6.00  
5.65  
5.30  
4.94  
4.59  
4.24  
4.32  
4.01  
3.70  
3.39  
3.08  
2.77  
2.47  
2.15  
1.85  
1.54  
1.23  
0.92  
0.62  
0.31  
3.89  
3.53  
3.10  
2.83  
2.47  
2.12  
1.77  
1.41  
3.54  
3.19  
2.83  
2.48  
2.12  
1.77  
1.41  
1.06  
3.15  
2.75  
2.36  
1.97  
1.58  
1.18  
0.79  
0.39  
1.06  
0.71  
0.35  
0.71  
0.35  
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MAINTENANCE  
MAINTENANCE  
The ears on the metal end of the  
assembly go in the same hole the  
carbon part fits into. Tighten the cap  
snugly, but do not overtighten.  
WARNING  
Never put lubricants on the blade  
while it is spinning.  
!
NOTE: When reinstalling the same  
brushes, put them back in the way they  
came out. This will avoid a break-in  
period that reduces motor performance  
and increases wear.  
WARNING  
!
To avoid fire or toxic reaction,  
never use gasoline, naphtha  
acetone, lacquer thinner or similar  
highly volatile solvents to clean  
the miter saw.  
Fig. JJ  
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, fire or injury, use only  
parts identical to those identified  
in the parts list. Reassemble  
exactly as the original assembly  
to avoid electrical shock.  
2
1
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.  
Check regularly to make sure the lower  
guard is working properly. Clean the  
lower guard of any dust or buildup with  
a damp cloth.  
REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES  
(FIG. JJ)  
Replace both carbon brushes when  
either has less than 1/4 in. length of  
carbon remaining, or if the spring or  
wire is damaged or burned. To inspect  
or replace brushes, first unplug the  
saw. Then remove the black plastic  
cap (1) on the side of the motor (2).  
Carefully remove the spring-loaded  
cap. Then pull out the brush and  
replace. Replace for the other side. To  
reassemble, reverse the procedure.  
WARNING  
!
Do not use solvents on the guard.  
They could make the plastic  
“cloudy” and brittle.  
When cleaning the lower guard,  
unplug the saw from the power  
source receptacle to avoid  
unexpected start-up.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Link: (which actuates the lower guard  
SAWDUST  
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  
down chop motion is hard to start.  
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. Frequently blow out or  
vacuum up the sawdust.  
Fig. KK  
WARNING  
!
Link  
If blowing sawdust, wear proper  
eye protection to keep debris from  
blowing into eyes.  
Link  
LUBRICATION (FIG. KK)  
Chop pivot  
All the motor bearings in this tool are  
lubricated with a sufficient amount of  
high-grade lubricant for the life of the  
unit under normal operating conditions;  
therefore, no further lubrication is  
required.  
Central pivot of  
plastic guard  
Lubricate the following as necessary:  
Chop pivot: Apply light machine oil to  
points indicated in illustration.  
Central pivot of plastic guard: Use  
light household oil (sewing machine  
oil) on metal-to-metal or metal-to-  
plastic guard contact areas as required  
for smooth, quiet operation. Avoid  
excessive oil, to which sawdust will  
cling.  
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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  
Brake does 1. Motor brushes not sealed 1. Inspect/clean/replace brushes.  
not stop blade or lightly sticking.  
See MAINTENANCE section.  
2. Use a recommended blade. Let  
cool down. See REMOVING  
OR INSTALLING THE BLADE  
section.  
within 10  
seconds.  
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.  
3. Retighten. See REMOVING  
OR INSTALLING THE BLADE  
section.  
5. Other.  
4. Replace brushes.  
5. Contact Sears Service Center.  
Motor does 1. Limit switch failure  
1. Replace limit switch.  
2. Replace brushes. See  
MAINTENANCE section.  
3. Verify there is electrical power at  
the outlet.  
not start  
2. Brush worn.  
3. Fuse blown or circuit  
breaker tripped on home  
panel.  
Brush spark 1. Brush worn.  
when switch 2. Other.  
released.  
1. Replace Brushes. See  
MAINTENANCE section.  
2. Contact Sears Service Center.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION  
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE  
PROBLEM  
PROBLEM CAUSE  
ACTION  
Blade hits  
table.  
1. Misalignment.  
1. See ADJUSTMENT - Setting  
Cutting Depth section.  
Angle of cut 1. Miter table unlocked.  
not accurate. 2. Sawdust under table.  
Can not  
1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle  
Adjustment section.  
2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR  
EYE PROTECTION.  
adjust miter.  
Cutting arm 1. Loose pivot points.  
wobbles.  
1. Contact Sears Service Center.  
Cutting arm 1. Pivot spring not replaced 1. Contact Sears Service Center.  
will not fully  
raise, or  
properly after service.  
2. Sawdust build-up.  
2. Clean and lubricate moving parts.  
blade guard  
won’t fully  
close.  
Blade binds, 1. Improper operation.  
jams, burns 2. Dull or warped blade.  
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION  
section.  
wood.  
3. Improper blade size.  
2. Replace or sharpen blade.  
4 Wood is moving during cut. 3. Replace with 12 in. diameter  
blade.  
4. Use hold down clamp to secure  
workpiece to table.  
Saw vibrates 1. Saw blade not round /  
1. Replace blade.  
or shakes.  
damaged / loose.  
2. Arbor bolt loose.  
2. Tighten arbor bolt.  
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PARTS LIST  
12 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW  
MODEL NO. 137.212390  
!
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 SAW SCHEMATIC A  
I.D.  
083Z  
Description  
CORD CLAMP  
Size  
QTY I.D.  
Description  
Size  
# 06  
QTY  
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
262V ANCHOR PLATE  
26LU WARNING LABEL  
26P7 SHAFT-PIVOT  
27AE COLLAR  
290M CAUTION LABEL  
2C1G SHAFT-PIVOT  
2CGT SLOTTED SET SCREW  
2D92 CONTROLLER ASS’Y  
2DX9 SEGMENT HANDLE  
2E63 ROCKER SWITCH  
2EXC LOCATION PIN  
091S COMPRESSION SPRING  
0CKS SPRING WIRE  
0CQH HOLD DOWN CLAMP ASS’Y  
0DHT SPRING GUARD  
0DTZ ARBOR COLLAR  
0DVJ BLADE WRENCH  
0F1H COLLAR  
0J4D FLAT WASHER  
0J4E  
0J7G FLAT WASHER  
0JB0 WAVE WASHER  
0JE7  
φ5*10-1  
φ6*13-1  
3/8*29/32-1/8  
WW-8  
FLAT WASHER  
2F39  
CLEVIS PIN  
C-RING  
2F8Y DUST BAG ASS’Y  
2F9N STICKER  
2GYC SHAFT SLEEVE  
2K96 WARNING LABEL  
2MGR POWER CABLE  
2MN9 LASER PLUNGER HOUSING  
2PWU MOTOR  
0JMN O-RING  
0JMP O-RING  
0JXB HEX. SOC. SET SCREW  
0JZF  
M6*1.0-16  
M6*1.0-10  
M8*1.25-20  
M5*0.8-30  
M6*1.0-20  
M4*0.7-10  
M6*1.0-8  
HEX. SOC. SET SCREW  
0JZN ARBOR BOLT  
0K2V HEX. SOC. HD.CAP SCREW  
0K5D CR. RE. COUNT HD. SCREW  
0K6Y CR. RE. TRUSS HD. SCREW  
0K74 CR. RE. TRUSS HD. SCREW  
0K7X  
0K7Z  
0KA9 CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M3*24-10  
0KB7 CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M4*18-16  
0KBD CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M4*18-25  
0KC6 CR. RE. TRUSS HD. TAPPING SCREW M4*16-12  
0KD6 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
0KDK CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
0KDM CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
0KDR CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
0KE0 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
0KL1  
0KMS HEX. NUT  
0KR1 LOCK NUT  
0KTQ CABLE CLAMP  
0KUW TERMINAL  
0LTQ TRIGGER SWITCH  
0S1S  
0XQ8 CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M6*1.0-20  
23LN KNOB-HANDLE  
23NX GUARD-CORD  
2PY1 ARM  
# AW  
# AW  
2PYE DUST COLLECTOR  
2PYG CUTTER SHAFT GUARD  
2PYJ SHAFT-PIVOT  
CR. RE. TRUSS HD. ROUND NECK SCREW  
M6*1.0-10  
M6*1.0-14  
CR. RE. TRUSS HD. ROUND NECK SCREW  
2PYK LEVER  
2PYL MOTOR HANDLE (UP)  
2PYM MOTOR HANDLE (DOWN)  
2PYN CABLE SHIELD  
2PYP NEEDLE POINTER  
2Q19 LEAD WIRE ASS’Y  
2Q1F LEAD WIRE ASS’Y  
2Q2U TORSION SPRING  
2Q41 PC-GUARD ASS’Y  
2QBG CLAMP BOLT  
2QU7 PLUNGER HOUSING ASS’Y  
2QVY SWIVEL SUPPORT ASS’Y  
2R2G TRADE-MARK LABEL  
2R2M LABEL  
# 23  
M4*0.7-8  
M5*0.8-16  
M5*0.8-20  
M5*0.8-10  
M6*1.0-40  
M6*1.0-12  
M6*1.0 T=5  
M16*2.0 T=16  
CR. RE. PAN HD. ROUND NECK SCREW  
2R2N TRADE-MARK LABEL  
2R2Q CAUTION LABEL  
2RAS FLAT WASHER  
2RAU COMPRESSION SPRING  
2RAV CLAMP BOLT  
COLLAR  
Φ16*38-3  
2RCW BLADE  
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PARTS LIST FOR SAW SCHEMATIC B  
I.D.  
Description  
CENTER BOLT  
REAR EXTENTION STAY  
FLAT WASHER  
FLAT WASHER  
Size  
QTY  
1
1
1
6
2
3
1
1
6
3
2
2
1
7
1
2
4
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0DTH  
0H9A  
0J6A  
0J74  
0JAZ  
0JPF  
φ8*16-2.5  
1/4*5/8-3/32  
WW-6  
M6*1.0-25  
M6*1.0-16  
M8*1.25-16  
M6*1.0-16  
M8*1.25-30  
M6*1.0-8  
M6*1.0-16  
M5*0.8-10  
M4*0.7-8  
M5*0.8-40  
M6*1.0-12  
M6*1.0-16  
M6*1.0 T=5  
M5*0.8 T=5  
M6*1.0 T=6  
M8*1.25 T=8  
WAVE WASHER  
HEX. HD. BOLT  
0JXB  
0JXG  
0K2B  
0K2L  
0K74  
0K7L  
0KAE  
0KD6  
0KDS  
0KDU  
0KDV  
0KMS  
0KQW  
0KQX  
0KR4  
2258  
2754  
20S3  
20X5  
21EW  
25TD  
25TE  
HEX. SOC. SET SCREW  
HEX. SOC. SET SCREW  
HEX. SOC. HD. CAP SCREW  
HEX. SOC. HD. CAP SCREW  
CR. RE. TRUSS HD. SCREW  
CR. RE. ROUND WASHER HD. SCREW  
CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW  
HEX. NUT  
LOCK NUT  
NUT  
LOCK NUT  
SPECIAL BOLT  
WARNING LABEL  
LOCKING HANDLE ASS’Y  
ASSIST-FENCE  
CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW  
MITER BAR  
STOP BLOCK (LEFT)  
STOP BLOCK (RIGHT)  
TABLE INSERT  
# AW  
M5*12-35  
# 23  
# 23  
25TF  
27BU  
27BV  
2C8U  
2CD2  
2DWL  
2DWP  
2F76  
TABLE INSERT  
KNOB  
COMPRESSION SPRING  
PLUNGER HANDLE  
NEEDLE POINTER  
FENCE  
WARNING LABEL  
VISE ASS’Y  
# 23  
# AW  
2K8Q  
2LSZ  
2PY0  
2PY2  
2PY7  
2PY8  
2PYB  
2PYD  
2PYH  
2PYQ  
2PYR  
2QT8  
2QXE  
2QZX  
2QZZ  
2R2R  
2R7W  
BASE  
TABLE  
# AW  
# AW  
# AW  
# AW  
EXTENSION WING (LEFT)  
EXTENSION WING (RIGHT)  
SLIDE-BAR BLADE GUARD  
SEGMENT HANDLE (REAR)  
SET PLATE  
SLIDE PLATE  
SUPPORT  
CR. RE. TRUSS HD. ROUND NECK SCREW  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SCALE  
M6*1.0-17  
SCALE  
TRADE-MARK LABEL  
LOCKING HANDLE ASS’Y  
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PARTS LIST FOR MOTOR  
MODEL NO. 137.212390  
I.D.  
0JCF  
0JX2  
Description  
SPRING PIN  
Size  
φ4-30  
M5*0.8-6  
M5*0.8-12  
M5*12-60  
M5*0.8-6  
QTY  
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
HEX. SOC SET SCREW  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER  
CR. RE. PAN HEAD TAPPING & WASHER SCREW  
PLASTIC SCREW  
FLOW GUIDE  
COMPRESSION SPRING  
RUBBER CAP  
PROTECTOR WIRE  
BRUSH HOLDER ASS’Y  
BRUSH ASS’Y  
BRUSH COVER  
BEARING BUSHING  
CLEVIS PIN  
0K44  
0KCP  
0KLA  
0Q9K  
0QGR  
0QMK  
0QMY  
0QQS  
0QQT  
0QR0  
0QR2  
21AX  
23Z3  
GEAR BOX  
# AW  
23Z4  
MOTOR HOUSING  
ARMATURE ASS’Y  
CUTTER SHAFT ASS’Y  
CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER  
FIELD ASS’Y  
1
1
1
4
240R  
27DB  
2B79  
2PXT  
M5*0.8-35  
1
2Q0P  
LEAD WIRE ASS’Y  
1
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