Craftsman MULTI-MITER 137.242760, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...N Before using this Miter Saw read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Customer Help Line 1 800 843 1682 Safety Instructions Installation Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman webslte www sears comlcraftsman PaN No 137242760001 ...

Page 2: ...ther masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your Hak from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety aquipmantsuch as dust masks that are specially des gned to fi tar out microscop c part c es MOTOR Pov_r Source Horsepower Speed Brake Dou...

Page 3: ... ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes and _ could cause permanent eye damage ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles not glasses that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87 1 Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistance lenses TheyARE NOT safety glasses Safety Goggles are available at Sears NOTE Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87 1 could seriously i...

Page 4: ...d use at all times 17 NEVER reach around the sew blade 18 MAKE SURE the blade is not contactingthe workpiece before the switchis turned ON 19 IMPORTANT After completing the cut release the power switchand wait for the blade to stopbefore returningthe saw to the raised position 20 MAKE SURE the blade has come to a complete stop before removing or securing the workpiece changing the workpiece angle ...

Page 5: ...verloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start stops in a short time b LINE VOLTAGE is more 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 lowvoltage or inadeq...

Page 6: ... tool or use accessories not recommended by Sear I A WARNING Read warnings and conditionson your CARBIDE TIPPEr 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 seri...

Page 7: ...y work surface Separate all parts from the packing material Check each one with the illustration below to make certain all items are accountedfor before discarding any packing material I _b WARNING I If any part is missingor damaged do not attempt to assemble the miter saw or plug in the power cord untilthe missingor damaged part is correctly replaced To avoid electric shock use only identical rep...

Page 8: ...e Handle Locking Lever Arbor Lock Motor Base Upper Blade Guard Miter Scale ExtensionTable Mounting Holes Cutting Head Handle Lower Blade Guard Saw Blade Fence Extension Fence StopBlock MiferSpdng Lock Extension Table Quick Cam Miter Table Lock M_rHa_le ...

Page 9: ...tch is provided To start the tool push the lock off slide switch forward and squeeze the trigger Release the tdgger to stop the miter saw STOP LATCH Locks the miter saw in the lowered positionfor compact storage and transportation SWITCH HANDLE The cutting head handle contains the trigger switch and a safety lock off slide switch The blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down on the handl...

Page 10: ...me section in exactly the same manner 6 Join the front and rear frame assemblies usingtwo short upper supports 11 and two short bottom supports 10 carriage bolts and nuts 7 Place all four rubber feet 7 onto each leg 8 Place the stand on a level surface and adjust it so all legs are contactingthe floor and are at similarangles to the floor Tighten all bolts NOTE Stand should not rock after all bolt...

Page 11: ...andle located on the top of the machine THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM FIG E F INSTALLING THE DUST COLLECTION ELBOW FIG E 1 Install the larger end of the elbow 1 onto the exhaust port 2 Note The elbow can be used to attach either the dust bag or a vacuum hose to remove sawdust from the work area Fig E 1 2 CUTTING HEAD FIG D Raising 1 Push down slightly on the cutting handle 1 2 Pull out the stop latch...

Page 12: ... the locking knob 4 slide the stop block assembly 5 to the desired location re tighten the locking knob 4 Fig G 2 3 5 4 7 Locate the arbor lock 5 on the motor below the miter saw switch handle Fig I 8 Press the arbor lock holding it infirmly while turning the blade wrench clockwise The arbor lockwill then engage and lock the arbor Continueto hold the arbor lock while turning the wrench clockwise t...

Page 13: ...Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely by spinning the blade untilthe arbor lock disengages IA WARN NG I Always make sure the unit is unplugged To avoid injury never _Jsethe 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...

Page 14: ...t locks the miter table in place NOTE The miter Quick Cam locking lever should lock the table and prevent it from moving If adjustment is needed see next step below Quick Cam Miter Table Lock Adjustment 1 Press down and lock the Quick cam locking lever 4 This provides room to fit the wrench into position 2 Loosen the Quick Cam lock nut 5 usinga 13 mm wrench and release the Quick cam lock 3 Turn th...

Page 15: ...d travel adjustment Cont d Fig Q 4 BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT Fig R S Before each cuttingoperation check the positionof the blade to make sure it does not contact any metal surface If it contacts any metal surface the depth of movement can be adjusted A To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock turn the switch OFF and remove the power cord from the power source 90 Bevel adjustment Fi...

Page 16: ... Fig T NOTE Use this for reference if you are not mounting saw to the stand provided To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement Before moving the saw disconnectthe power cord from the outlet and lock the cuttingarm in the lower position using the stop latch NOTE The stop latch is for carrying or storing the tool It is NOT to be held when cutting Never carrythe miter saw by the power cord or by t...

Page 17: ...justment 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 damaged missing or defective parts before using the sew again Maintain tools with care Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating Don t put lubricants on the blade while it s spinning Remove a...

Page 18: ...ke 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 shiftduring the cut Keep the cut off piece free to move sideways after it is cut off Otherwise it could get wedged against the blade and thrown possiblycausing injury Only the workpiece should be on the saw table Secure work Use clamp...

Page 19: ...E section before usingthe saw again Fig U Fig V TURNING THE SAW ON FIG V To reduce the likelihoodof accidental starting a thumb activated lock OFF switchis located on top of the switch handle The lock OFF switch 1 must be pushed forward before the trigger switch 2 can be activated and the miter saw started IA w R NGI Make the switch child proof Insert a padlock through the hole 3 in the trigger sw...

Page 20: ... a 45 left bevel Tighten the lock handle I to lock the cutting head in position Positive stopsare provided at 0 and 45 Fig Y _2 MITER CUT Fig X 1 2 3 Unlock the miter table by pressing down on the positive stop locking lever 2 While holdingthe positive stop locking lever down grasp the miter handle 1 and move the miter table left or dght to the desired angle Release the positive stop locking lever...

Page 21: ...d in the saw fence to attach an auxiliary wood fence this provides additionaldepth of cut This fence should be constructed of straight auxiliary wood approximately3 4 inch thick by 2 1 2 inches high by 18 1 2 inches 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 WORKPIECE...

Page 22: ...I Mitre saw table I cu n ING BASE MOLDING Fig FF Base moldingsand many other moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw The setup of the saw depends on moldingcharacteristics and applications as shown Perform practice cuts on scrap material to achieve best results 1 Always make sure moldings rest firmly against the fence and table Use hold down or C clamps whenever possible and place tape on the ...

Page 23: ...ery precise and difficultto set exactly Since it is very easy for these angles to shift slightly all settings should be tested on scrap molding Fig GG __ Bevel Miter Settings KEY REVEL MITRE TYPE OF CUT SETT NG SETT NG Inside comer Left side IL 33 9 31Right 6 1 fence P siti n top of molding against 2 Miter table set at RIGHT 31 6 3 LEFT side is finished piece Inside comer Right side IR 33 9 31Left...

Page 24: ...e lower guard become damaged do not use the saw untilthe damaged guard has been replaced Develop a regular check to make sure the lower guard is working properly Clean the lower guard of any dust or buildup with a damp cloth CAUTION Do not use solvents on the guard They could make the plastic cloudy and brittle J WARN NG J When cleaning the lower guard unplugthe saw from the power source receptacl...

Page 25: ...nter 1 Replace Brushes See Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SAW OPERATION PROBLEM Blade hitstable Angle of cut not accurate Can t adjust miter Cutting arm wobbles Cutting arm won t fully raise or blade guard won t fully close Blade binds jams bums wood Sew vibrates or shakes PROBLEM CAUSE 1 Miselignment 1 Miter table unlocked 2 Sawdust under table 1 Loose pivot points 1 Part failure 2 Pivotspring...

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Page 33: ...10 COMPOUNDMITER SAW MODEL NO 137 242760 SCHEMATICD STAND 23A9 0J4F 4 22XS 0ZIG 22XX 22XV 22XY 33 ...

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