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Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
15 Amp - 3 HP (Max. Developed)
12" Blade
4000 R.P.M.
LASER COMPOUND
MITER SAW
With Retractable
Laser Trac® System
Model 137.212150
CAUTION:
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Before using this Miter Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Safety
Instructions
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
Customer
Help
Line
1-800-843-1682
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No. 137212150001
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- Page 1 Before using this Miter Saw, Operation read this manual and follow Maintenance all its Safety Rules and Parts List Operating Instructions Customer Help Line 1-800-843-1682 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Part No. 137212150001...
- Page 2 SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Warranty ........Know Your Compound Miter Saw ..Product Specifications ....... Glossary of Terms ......Power Tool Safety ......Assembly ........Compound Miter Saw Safety ....Assembly & Adjustments ....Electrical Requirements and Safety ..Operation ........Accessories and Attachments ....
- Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert have only impact-resistance lenses.
- Page 4 20. IMPORTANT: After completing the cut, release the USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. When power switch and wait for the blade to stop before using carbide tipped blades, make sure they have a returning the saw to the raised position. negative hook angle.
- Page 5 DOUBLE INSULATED [] 4. FUSES may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip frequently Thepower t oolisdouble insulated t oprovide a double a. MOTOR is overloaded - overloading can occur if thickness o f insulation b etween y ouandtool'selectrical you feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops system.
- Page 6 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES • Use only accessories recommended for this miter saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Phillips scre_river of improper accessories may cause hazards. • The use of any cutting tool except 12 inch saw blades that meet the requirements under recommended accessories is prohibited.
- Page 7 Separate all parts from the packing material. Check UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW each one with the illustration to make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical packing material. shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly.
- Page 8 ON / OFF Trigger Switch Safety Lock-OFF Button Power Cord Storage Clips Cutting Head Handle Upper Blade Guard Handle Locking Lever Laser guide Arbor Lock Motor Saw Blade Lower Blade Guard Dust Bag Bevel Scale Sliding Fence Extension Hold Down Clamp Left Extension Fence Arm Bracket...
- Page 9 The CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER TERMS blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down the handle. The saw will return to its upright position when ARBOR LOCK - Allows the user to keep the blade from the handle is released.
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Fig. B To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to the power source until it is completely assembled adjusted, and you have read and understood this Operators Manual. INSTALLING EXTENSION WINGS & ARM BRACKETS (FIG. A) 1.
- Page 11 REMOVING OR INSTALLATING THE BLADE RAISING THE CUTTING HEAD (Fig. E) Raising 1. Push down slightly on the cutting handle. Only use a 12-inch diameter blade. 2. Pull out the stop latch (1). To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure 3.
- Page 12 IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of the blade collars Fig. H are engaged with the flats on the arbor shaft. Also, the flat side of the arbor collar must be placed against the blade. 3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt. 4.
- Page 13 MITER SCALE (Fig, K) (1), grasp the miter handle (2) and move the miter The miter saw table has nine of the most common table left or right to the desired angle. angle settings with positive stops at 0°, 15 °, 22.5 °, 31.6 ° Release the positive stop locking lever.
- Page 14 33.9 ° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. O) Fig. N Push the bevel detent pin (9) in toward the front of the unit. Unlock the bevel lock handle and tilt the cutting arm to the crown molding positive stop at 33.9 o Using a combination square, check to see if the blade angle is 33.9 °...
- Page 15 ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE (Fig. P, Q, R) Fig. Q This adjustment was made at the factory however minor adjustment may be required before the tool is used for the first time. Also, the laser alignment should be checked periodically to verify accuracy.
- Page 16 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW Replace damaged, missing, or defective parts before using the saw again. OPERATION Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW instructions for lubricating. Don't put lubricants the blade while it's spinning.
- Page 17 PLAN YOUR WORK • Make sure there are no gaps between workpiece, fence and table that will let the Use the right tool. Don't force a tool or attachment workpiece shift during the cut. to do a job it was not designed to do.
- Page 18 BODY AND HAND POSITION (Fig. S) Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw will make cutting easier and safer. Never place hands near the cutting area. Place hand at least 8-1/2" away from the path of the blade. Hold workpiece firmly against the fence to prevent movement...
- Page 19 SLIDING FENCE (Fig. V) BEVEL CUT (Fig. X) The sliding fence must be fully extended to the left when making any compound or bevel cuts. The sliding fence must be fully extended to the left Failure to fully extend the sliding fence will not when making any bevel cuts.
- Page 20 COMPOUND CUT (Fig. Z) The sliding fence must be fully extended to the left Fig. BB when making any compound cuts. Failure to fully extend the sliding fence will not allow enough space for the blade which could result in serious injury.
- Page 21 CUTTING BASE MOLDING (Fig.DD) Fig. EE Base moldings a ndmany othermoldings c anbecuton acompound m iter saw. T hesetupofthesawdepends onmolding characteristics andapplication, asshown. Perform practice cutsonscrapmaterial toachieve best results: 1.Always make suremoldings r estfirmly against fence andtable. U sehold-down, crown molding v iseor C-clamps, whenever possible, andplace tapeonthe areabeing clamped toavoid marks.
- Page 22 LOWER BLADE GUARD MAINTENANCE Do not use the saw without the lower blade guard. The DANGER lower blade guard is attached to the saw for your Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. protection. Should the lower guard become damaged, do not use the saw until the damaged guard has been...
- Page 23 Toavoid injury fromaccidental starting, always turntheswitch OFFandunplug thetoolbefore moving, replacing t heblade or making a djustments. Consult yourSears Service Center i fforanyreason themotor w illnotrun. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR PROBLEM CAUSE PROBLEM SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Brake does not 1. Motor brushes not sealed 1.
- Page 24 12" CRAFTSMAN COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL: 137.212150 WARNING] When servicing use only CRAFTSMAN replacement parts. of any other parts create a HAZARD or cause product damage. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this Miter create a HAZARD...
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- Page 26 12" CRAFTSMAN COM POUND MITER SAW MODEL: 137.212150 Parts list for Schematic I.D. No. Description Size I.D. No. Description Size 2145 LOCKING LEVER ASSY 0K7Z M6x1.0-14 RE. TRUSS HD. ROUND NECK SCREW 083S TRIGGER 0KA6 CR.RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW...
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- Page 28 12" CRAFTSMAN COM POUND MITER SAW MODEL: 137.212150 Parts list for schematic MOTOR I.D No. Description Size 0HVU BALL BEARING 6200ZZ 0HVV BALL BEARING 6201ZZ 0J92 SPRING WASHER 0JA6 WASHER 0JB6 WAVE WASHER BWW-6000 0JCF SPRING PIN @4-30 0JX4 HEX.-SOC SETSCREW M5x0.8-12...
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