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Operator's Manual
10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW
WITH LASER TRAC
Model No. 137.212372
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- Page 1 Sears Parts & Missing or Damaged Parts Repair Center 1-888- 1-800-843-1682 331-4569 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA See the full line of Craftsman products at craftsman.com ® Click on the Craftsman Club link and join today! ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
For 90 DAY commercial and rental terms, see the Craftsman warranty web page. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. -
Page 3: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR: Power Source ........120V AC, 60 Hz, 15 Amp Speed ............ 4800 RPM (No load) Electric Brake ........Yes Double Insulated ........Yes BLADE: Diameter ..........10 in. Arbor Hole ..........5/8 in. MITER SAW: Miter Detent Stops ......... 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° Right & Left Bevel Positive Stops ...... -
Page 4: Symbols
SYMBOLS WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Operator’s Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see. -
Page 5: Power Tool Safety
POWER TOOL SAFETY 7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL PROOF with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter Safety is a combination of common keys. sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. 8. - Page 6 ALWAYS WEAR EYE 17. USE RECOMMENDED PROTECTION. Any power ACCESSORIES. Consult tool can throw foreign this Operator’s Manual for objects into the eyes and could recommended accessories. cause permanent eye damage. The use of improper accessories ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not may cause risk of injury to yourself glasses) that comply with ANSI or others.
- Page 7 22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 23. DO NOT use power tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases. 24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medicationn that could affect your ability to use the tool...
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Page 8: Compound Miter Saw Safety
SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10. USE only blade collars specified for FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW your saw. 1. DO NOT operate the miter saw 11. NEVER use blades larger in until it is completely assembled diameter than 10 inches. - Page 9 21. NEVER cut small pieces. If the immediately. Be alert at all times workpiece being cut would cause - especially during repetitive, your hand or fingers to be within monotonous operations. Don’t be 7-1/2 in. of the saw blade the lulled into carelessness due to a workpiece is too small.
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Page 10: Electrical Requirements And Safety
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR To reduce the risk of electrical shock, SPECIFICATIONS this saw has a polarized plug (one The AC motor used in this saw is blade is wider than the other). This plug a universal, nonreversible type. will fit in a polarized outlet only one See “MOTOR”... - Page 11 3. If the tool suddenly stalls while Be sure your extension cord is cutting wood, release the trigger properly wired and in good condition. switch, unplug the tool, and free the Always replace a damaged extension blade from the wood. The saw may cord or have it repaired by a qualified now be started and the cut finished.
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Page 12: Accessories And Attachments
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES always visually examine the blade and tips for bent blade, cracks, WARNING breakage, missing or loose tips, or ● Use only accessories recommended other damage. Do not use if damage for this miter saw. Follow is suspected. -
Page 13: Tools Needed For Assembly
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Not supplied Supplied Adjustable Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Blade Wrench 4 mm & 6 mm Slotted Screwdriver Hex Wrench Combination Square Straight Edge 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. -
Page 14: Carton Contents
CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW 3. Separate all parts from the packing material. Check each one with the WARNING illustration to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding To avoid injury from unexpected any packing material. starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source WARNING of power during unpacking and... -
Page 15: Know Your Sliding Compound Miter Saw
KNOW YOUR SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW Trigger Switch Handle Laser Vertical Adjustment Knob Laser Horizontal Adjustment Knob Laser Trac ® Upper Blade Guard Laser Guide Motor Bevel Detent Pin Lower Blade Mounting Hole Guard Table Insert Miter Handle Table Base Left Extension Table Dust bag port Carrying Handle... -
Page 16: Glossary Of Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AMPERAGE (AMPS) – A measure FACE SHIELD – An impact resistant of the flow of electric current. Higher shield that helps to protect your face ratings generally means the tool is from chips, sparks, small debris. suited for heavier use. Should only be used in conjunction with additional eye protection. - Page 17 POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER – KICKBACK – sudden and unintended Locks the miter saw at a preset positive movement of the tool or workpiece. It is stop for the desired miter angle. typically caused by binding or pinching of the workpiece. SWITCH HANDLE –...
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Page 18: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Locking WARNING When transporting or storing the miter To avoid injury, do not connect this saw, the cutting head should always be miter saw to the power source until locked in the down position. it is completely assembled and 1. - Page 19 ● T o empty the dust bag, pull out the other hand to hold the clamp when dust bag assembly from exhaust tightening. Only turn the clamp port. Open zipper on underside of knob (4) to secure clamp to table. bag and empty into waste container.
- Page 20 Fig. E screw (2) with a Phillips screwdriver. 5. Rotate the cover plate (3) to expose the arbor bolt (4). 6. Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt (4). Fig. F REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE 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...
- Page 21 3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor 9. Remove the arbor bolt (4), the outer bolt (4). (Fig. F) blade collar (6), and the blade (7). 4. Press the arbor lock button (5), (Fig. H) Do not remove the inner holding it in firmly while turning the blade collar.
- Page 22 SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. I) 2. To install, reposition the table For convenient storage and prevention insert (2), install the six screws (1) of loss, there is a slot (1) in the right and tighten. side of the carry handle (2) for storing 3.
- Page 23 ● Never carry the miter saw by NOTE: Mounting hardware is not the power cord or by the trigger included with this tool. Bolts, nuts, switch handle. Carrying the tool washers and screws must be by the power cord could cause purchased separately.
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Page 24: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT Fig. M 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. 90° (0°) Bevel Adjustment (Fig. M) 1. Loosen bevel lock knob (1) and tilt the cutting arm completely to the right. - Page 25 45° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. M, O) 3. Using a combination square, check 1. Loosen the bevel lock knob (1) and to see if the blade angle is 33.9° to tilt the cutting head completely to the table. the left. 4. If the blade is not at 33.9° to the 2.
- Page 26 2. Move the turntable while lifting up ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS on the positive stop lock lever (2) (FIG. R) to align the pointer (3) to the desired 1. Lower the cutting arm and lock in degree measurement. position. 3. If the desired angle is one of the 2.
- Page 27 SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. S) control arm throat or any part of the The depth of cut can be preset for even base or table. If the maximum depth and repetitive shallow cuts. needs readjusting: 1. Adjust the cutting head down (See 1.
- Page 28 TURNING LASER TRAC ON (FIG. U) ● Do not remove the lock from the ® 1. To turn laser on, press on/off rocker ON/OFF trigger switch during any switch (1) to “ON” position. laser adjustments. 2. To turn laser off, press on/off rocker switch (1) to “OFF”...
- Page 29 procedures other than those laser adjustments. Do not remove the specified herein may result in lock from the ON/OFF Trigger Switch hazardous radiation exposure. during any laser adjustment. ● CAUTION: The use of optical instruments with this product will A. Checking Laser Line Alignment increase eye hazard.
- Page 30 7. Looking at the top of the board, Fig. W TOP VIEW if the laser line is not parallel to Laser line the “pattern line” please follow the instructions listed below under Top Cutting Blade Line paragraph. line B. Adjusting the Position of the Laser Line (Fig.
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Page 31: Operation
OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC adjustments, including set-up and SAW OPERATION blade changes. ● Compare the direction of rotation BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW arrow on the guard to the direction arrow on the blade. The blade teeth WARNING should always point downward at To avoid mistakes that could cause the front of the saw. - Page 32 ● Remove adjusting wrench from the ● Plan ahead to protect your eyes, tool before turning it on. hands, face and ears. ● To avoid injury from jams, slips, ● Know your miter saw. Read and or thrown pieces, use only understand this Operator’s Manual recommended accessories.
- Page 33 DRESS FOR SAFETY Never cut freehand: ● Brace your workpiece firmly against Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes. the fence and table stop so it will This can result in permanent eye not rock or twist during the cut. ●...
- Page 34 ● When cutting odd shaped MAKING A BASIC CUT workpieces, plan your work so WARNING it will not bind in the blade and Body and Hand Position (Fig. AA) cause possible injury. Molding, for Never place hands near example, must lie flat or be held by the cutting area.
- Page 35 ● If the blade does not stop within TURNING THE SAW ON (FIG. BB) 6 seconds, unplug the saw Squeeze the trigger switch (1) to turn and follow the instructions in the miter saw ON. Release the trigger TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE switch to turn the saw OFF.
- Page 36 SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM remove small pieces of material (FIG. CC) from the table cavity. WARNING MITER CUT (FIG. DD) To reduce the risk of injury, return 1. When a miter cut is required, unlock carriage to the full rear position after the miter table by turning the miter each crosscut operation.
- Page 37 2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (2). BEVEL CUT (FIG. EE) 3. Rotate the cutting head until the 1. When a bevel cut is required, bevel detent pin stops the bevel loosen the bevel lock handle (1) by angle at 33.9° on the bevel scale. turning it clockwise.
- Page 38 4. Turn the Laser Trac on and ® Fig. FF position the workpiece on the table for prealignment of your cut. 5. Grasp the switch handle (2) and pull the carriage forward until the center of the saw blade is over the front of the workpiece (3).
- Page 39 The table insert may be removed for 2. Lower the cutting head so the tip of this purpose, but always reattach table the blade touches the top surface of insert prior to performing a cutting the workpiece at the marked line. operation.
- Page 40 Fig. JJ Fig. KK Blade Slot AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. KK) CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. LL) When making multiple or repetitive Base moldings and many other cuts that result in cut-off pieces of one moldings can be cut on a compound inch or less, it is possible for the saw miter saw.
- Page 41 Fig. LL Fig. MM Workpiece Workpiece Workpiece Miter saw table Miter saw table Miter saw table Miter at 45°, bevel at 0° Miter at 0°, bevel at 45° NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut Fig. NN so you can determine if the operation Settings for standard crown molding being attempted is possible before lying flat on compound miter saw...
- Page 42 Bevel/Miter Settings NOTE: The chart on next page references a compound cut for crown molding ONLY WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WALLS EQUALS 90°. BEVEL MITER TYPE OF CUT SETTING SETTING Inside corner-Left side 33.9° 31.6° Right 1. Position top of molding against fence. 2.
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Page 43: Crown Molding Chart
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 Angle Miter Bevel Miter Bevel Miter Bevel Miter Bevel Between Between Setting Setting Setting... -
Page 44: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE replace. Replace for the other side. To reassemble, reverse the procedure. DANGER The ears on the metal end of the Never put lubricants on the blade assembly go in the same hole the while it is spinning. carbon part fits into. - Page 45 Lubricate the following as necessary: WARNING ● When cleaning the lower guard, Chop pivot: Apply light machine oil to unplug the saw from the power points indicated in illustration. source receptacle to avoid unexpected start-up. Central pivot of plastic guard: Use ●...
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Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide
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 not 1. Motor brushes not sealed 1. - Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting Arm Travel section. Angle of cut not 1. Miter table unlocked. 1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle accurate. Can 2.
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Page 48: Parts List
MODEL NO. 137.212372 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. - Page 49 10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212372 PARTS LIST FOR MITER SAW B I.D. NO. Description Size Q’ty I.D. NO. Description Size Q’ty 2WPX POWER CABLE 3HK1 FLAT WASHER φ12*21-1 2WUT TRADEMARK LABEL 3HK9 FLAT WASHER 3/8*29/32-1/8 2X6M...
- Page 50 10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212372 SCHEMATIC xxxx...
- Page 51 10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212372 PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR I.D. NO. Description Size Q’ty 0HX9 NEEDLE BEARING 0JCD SPRING PIN 0JX2 HEX. SOC SET SCREW M5*0.8-6 0K43 CR.RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M5*0.8-16 0K44 CR.RE.
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Page 53: Repair Protection Agreements
REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman product ® is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. - Page 54 Para respuestas a preguntas o problemas, y ordenar piezas o pedir servicio para la reparación de su equipo. To help us help you, register your product at www.craftsman.com/registration Para poderte ayudar mejor, registra tu producto en www.craftsman.com/registration Join the Craftsman Club today!