Craftsman 137.21194, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...low all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates lL 60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Part No 137211940001 Printed in China Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1 800 843 1682 Sears Parts Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 ...

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

Page 3: ...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 MOTOR...

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

Page 5: ...the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 9 USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed 10 USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will result in a drop in line ...

Page 6: ...maker NOTE Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87 1 could seriously injure you when they break 13 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK Sawing operation produces dust 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 15 DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER SOURCE before servicing and when changing accessories suc...

Page 7: ...le is positioned in one of the positive stops 9 BE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean and the arbor bolt is tightened securely 10 USE only blade collars specified for your saw 11 NEVER use blades larger in diameter than 7 1 4 inches 12 NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running 13 ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation Replace a cracked or damaged blade i...

Page 8: ...c 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 perfor...

Page 9: ... 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 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 3 To avoid electrical haz...

Page 10: ...e 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 Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp...

Page 11: ... Tool Catalog to purchase recommended accessories for this power tool To avoid the risk of personal injury do not modify this power tool or use accessories not recommended by Sears 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 WARNING should be taken while mounting us...

Page 12: ... gap or overlap when square flipped over see dotted figure Draw light line on board along this edge Straight edge or a 3 4 in board this edge must be perfectly straight Phillips Screwdriver Blade Wrench Adjustable Wrench 6mm Hex Wrench Combination Square Supplied Not supplied Slotted Screwdriver TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY ...

Page 13: ... 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 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 Call 1 800 843 1682 for missing or damaged parts To avoid elec...

Page 14: ...de guard Base Miter handle Bevel lock handle Mounting hole Turntable Hold down clamp Bevel scale Saw blade Motor Laser ON OFF switch Slide carriage Slide carriage lock knob Table insert Positive stop locking lever Hold down latch Positive miter detent Laser guide Hand hold for transportation Support bracket ...

Page 15: ...size of the wire needed in your extension cord 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 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 FENCE Helps to keep the workpie...

Page 16: ...he 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 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 ...

Page 17: ...t the front of the miter table Fig B WARNING INSTALLING THE DUST BAG FIG C 1 Squeeze the metal collar wings of the dust bag 1 2 Place the dust bag neck opening around the exhaust port 2 and release the metal collar wings Fig C 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 ba...

Page 18: ... into the locking hole IMPORTANT To avoid damage never carry the miter saw by the switch handle the cutting arm or the miter handle Only lift machine by the base hand holds To avoid injury disconnect the plug from the power source before performing any adjustments or repair WARNING Fig D SAW BLADE WRENCH FIG E For convenient storage and prevention of loss there is a slot 1 in the right side of the...

Page 19: ...nd remove the insert 2 To install reposition the table inserts install the six screws and tighten 3 Check for blade clearance by moving the slide carriage through the full motion of the blade in the table slot Fig H MOUNTING THE MITER SAW FIG I J To avoid injury form unexpected saw movement Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and lock the cutting head in the lower position using the stop lat...

Page 20: ...ver the arbor bolt Fig K 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 Fig I NOTE Mounting hardware is not included with this to...

Page 21: ...e 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 blade guard 1 and verify the operation of the guard does not bind or stick Fig K 7 Be sure the arbor lock 5 is released so the blade turns freely by spinning the b...

Page 22: ...sult Any repair required on this laser product should be performed by authorized service center personnel 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 ch...

Page 23: ... adjust the stop bolt 3 depth in or out to increase or decrease the bevel angle 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 Fig O 90 Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig P 1 When the blade is exactly 90o 0o to the table loosen the bevel...

Page 24: ...rate adjustments 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 mite...

Page 25: ... the ruler against the fence 2 as shown 3 Loosen the two fence locking bolts 1 with a 6mm hex wrench 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 blade squareness to the fence and readjust if needed 5 After fence has been aligned using a scrap piece of wood make a cut at 90o then check squareness on the piece Read...

Page 26: ...ghten 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 ...

Page 27: ...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 the type of cutting you plan to do Do not use thin kerf blades Make sure the blade is sharp undamaged and properly aligned With the saw unplugged push the cutting arm all the way down Manually spin the blade and check for clearance Tilt the power head to a 45 ...

Page 28: ...our fingers or hand to move into the blade 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 M...

Page 29: ... does not stop within 10 seconds unplug the saw and follow the instructions in TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE section Before freeing jammed material Release trigger switch Wait for all moving parts to stop Unplug the miter saw Fig U BASIC SAW OPERATIONS 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...

Page 30: ...children and other unqualified users 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 MITER CUT FIG X 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 mit...

Page 31: ...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 and position the table at the desired angle Release the positive stop locking lever and lock the miter handle BEVEL CUT FIG Y 1 When a bevel cut is required loosen the bevel l...

Page 32: ...ry to cut the workpiece without the support of the fence This will cause the blade to bind and could result in personal injury Fig BB 1 2 3 To Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig AA 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 3 Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 4 Grasp and ...

Page 33: ...ence and the lower blade guard Adjust if necessary Fig EE 3 1 4 in the workpiece and position on the table so the inside tip of the blade is positioned on the line Use a hold down clamp to secure the workpiece 2 Lower the cutting head so the tip of the blade touches the top surface workpiece at the marked line 3 While holding the upper arm in position turn the stop knob 2 until it touches the stop...

Page 34: ...lication and thinness of the material Fig FF 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 CUTTING CROWN MOLDING FIG GG HH 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 ...

Page 35: ...er Right side IR 33 9 31 6 Left 1 Position bottom of molding against fence 2 Miter table set at LEFT 31 6 3 LEFT side is finished piece Outside corner Left side OL 33 9 31 6 Left 1 Position bottom of molding against fence 2 Miter table set at LEFT 31 6 3 RIGHT side is finished piece Outside corner Right side OR 33 9 31 6 Right 1 Position top of molding against fence 2 Miter table set at RIGHT 31 6 3...

Page 36: ... 84 22 01 117 20 67 24 31 23 43 21 68 118 20 30 23 94 23 02 21 36 119 19 93 23 57 22 61 21 03 120 19 57 23 20 22 21 20 70 121 19 20 22 83 21 80 20 38 122 18 84 22 46 21 40 20 05 123 18 48 22 09 21 00 19 72 52 38 Crown Molding 45 45 Crown Molding Angle Between Walls Miter Setting Bevel Setting Miter Setting Bevel Setting 124 18 13 21 71 20 61 19 39 125 17 77 21 34 20 21 19 06 126 17 42 20 96 19 81 ...

Page 37: ...c reaction never use gasoline naphtha acetone lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock unplug the power cord before working on the saw For your safety this saw is double insulated To avoid electrical shock fire or injury use only parts identical to those identified in the parts list Reassemble exactly as t...

Page 38: ...amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions therefore no further lubrication is required Lubricate the Following as necessary Chop pivot Apply light machine oil to points indicated in illustration Central pivot of plastic guard Use light household oil sewing machine oil on metal to metal or metal to plastic guard contact areas as required for smooth qu...

Page 39: ...maged etc 5 Other 1 Inspect clean replace brushes See MAINTENANCE section 2 Use a recommended blade Let cool down See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE section 3 Retighten See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE section 4 Replace brushes 5 Contact Sears Service Center Motor does not start 1 Limit switch failure 2 Brush worn 3 Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on home panel 1 Replace limit switch 2...

Page 40: ... not fully raise or blade guard won t fully close 1 Pivot spring not replaced properly after service 2 Sawdust build up 1 Contact Sears Service Center 2 Clean and lubricate moving parts Blade binds jams burns wood 1 Improper operation 2 Dull or warped blade 3 Improper blade size 4 Wood is moving during cut 1 See BASIC SAW OPERATION section 2 Replace or sharpen blade 3 Replace with 7 1 4 in diamete...

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