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Craftsman 137.21236 User Manual

10 in. compound miter saw with laser trac
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Operator's Manual
10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW
WITH LASER TRAC
Model No. 137.212360
CAUTION:
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, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No. 13721236001
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Safety Instructions
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Installation
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Parts List
Sears Parts &
Repair Center
1-800-469-4663
Printed in China

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Customer Help Line For Technical Support 1-800-843-1682 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No. 13721236001 ® ● ● ● ●...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Tools Needed for Assembly ... Carton Contents ... 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 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.

  • Page 3: 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 4: Power Tool Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. WARNING To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following.
  • Page 5 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.  DANGER People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product.

  • Page 6: Compound Miter Saw Safety

    DO NOT perform any operation free hand (use clamp wherever possible). 5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade. If the workpiece you are cutting would cause your hands to be within 6-3/4 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped in place before making the cut.

  • Page 7: Electrical Requirements And Safety

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric currents and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug.

  • Page 8: Accessories And Attachments

    ● 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.

  • Page 9: Carton Contents

    Lift machine by the built-in carry handle. Miter Saw CARTON CONTENTS 2. Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface. 3. Separate all parts from the packing material. Check each of the illustrations shown below to make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material.

  • Page 10: Know Your Compound Miter Saw

    KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW Safety Lock-Off Button Upper Plate Guard Cover Plate Dust Bag Hold-down Clamp Bevel Scale Hand Hold for Transportation Fence Table Table Insert Motor Lower Blade Guard Base Positive Stop Locking Lever Miter Angle Miter Lock Handle...

  • Page 11: Glossary Of Terms

    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.

  • Page 12: Assembly And Adjustments

    (6) of the locking hole (3) and turn 90º to insert into the long slot (5). 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 handle (4).
  • Page 13 Removing Blade (Fig. G, H, I) 1. Unplug the saw from the outlet. 2. Allow the cutting head to rise to the upright position. Raise the lower blade guard (1) to the up position.
  • Page 14 The miter scale assists the user in setting the desired miter angles from 45° left to 45° 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.
  • Page 15 Tighten the bevel lock handle. Lower blade. table with the rule against the table and the heel of the square against the saw blade. table, loosen the bevel lock handle, tilt the cutting head completely to the left, loosen...
  • Page 16 Support the saw on a level work surface. ● Bolt or clamp the saw to its support. Place the saw in the desired location, either on a work bench or recommended leg set. The base of the saw has four mounting holes (10). (Fig. P) Mounting instructions 1.
  • Page 17 NOTE: Mounting hardware is not included with this tool. Bolts, nuts, washers, and screws must be purchased separately. 2. For portable use, place the saw on a 3/4 in. thick piece of plywood. Bolt the base of the miter saw securely to the plywood using the mounting holes on the base.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Keep all guards in place, in working order and proper adjustment. If any part of this miter OPERATION saw is missing, bent, damaged or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don’t work, turn the saw off and unplug it.
  • Page 19 ● Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 6-3/4 inches of the saw blade the workpiece is too small.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 Clamp CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. Y) Base moldings and many other 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.
  • Page 22 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. When setting the bevel and miter angles for compound miters, remember that the settings are interdependent;...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Fig. BB MAINTENANCE 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.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    2. Dull or warped blade. wood. 3. Improper blade size. 4 Wood is moving during cut. Saw vibrates or 1. Saw blade not round / damaged / shakes. loose. 2. Arbor bolt loose. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - LASER GUIDE PROBLEM...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW 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 Centre.
  • Page 26 10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW SCHEMATIC FOR SAW X3P3 X3W2 X3T1 X3T2 X3T4 X3SF X3ST X3SG X3SH X3SJ X3T6 X3P4 X3PG X3TG X3R8 X3R9 X3RA X3RB X3WB X3RV X3RH X3S0 X3TJ X3RK X3T8 X3T3 X3S6 X3S7 X3SM X3S8 X3W4 X3ST...
  • Page 27 10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR I.D. Description X3P0 HEX. SOC. HD. CAP SCREW X3PK LABEL X3PL BRUSH HOLDER ASS’Y X3PM BRUSH COVER X3PQ MOTOR HOUSING X3PR BEARING X3PS SPRING X3PT ARMATURE ASS’Y X3PU COMPRESSION SPRING...

  • Page 28: Repair Protection Agreement

    REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman 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 29 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the r eplacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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