Table Of Contents; Specifications; Safety - Craftsman 137.212940 Owner's Manual

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War_a_y ................................................................... 2
Product Specifications ...................................................... 2
Safety Instructions
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Accessories and A'_tachrnen_s
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Carto_1 Conten__s ........................................................... 8
Know Your SHding B)_itre Saw
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Giossary of _rer.ms
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.Assemb@" and Adiustments ................................................. 12
Operation
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_ltainte_ance
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Troubieshoo_.ing
guidr_
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Parts
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FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY
If this product fails due to a defect in rnatenal or workmanship within two years from [he date of purchase. Sears
will at its option repair or replace it free of charge.
Contact a Sears Service Center for repair.
f If [his products !s used for commerctal or rental purposes, this warranty applies only for 90 days from the date
of purchase.
This warranty _sin addition to any statutory warranty.
l Sears Canada _nc., Toronto M5B 2B8
MOTOR
Power source ..........
Horsepower ...........
Speed ...............
Brake ................
Double insulateci .......
CUTTING CAPACFY
0° Mkre - 0 ° Bevel ......
45° Mitre - 0° Bevel ....
0° Mitre - 45 ° Bevel .....
450 Mitre - 450 Bevel ....
MITRE DETENT STOPS ....
BEVEL POS_TSVESTOPS ..
CARRIAGE SYSTEM ......
120V AC, 60 HZ, 10 AMPS
2 HP (Max. Developed)
5000 R.RM.
Electric
Yes
2-5/8" x 12"
2-5/8" x 8-1/2"
! -3/4" x 12"
1_3/4" x 8-!/2"
0, 15, 22.5, 31.6,
45 ° R & L. 60 _ R
0 °, & 450 L
3 Rail, ball bearing slide
BLADE S_ZE ............. 8-1/2"
ARBOR SIZE ............ 5/8"
TABLE D_AMETEP, ........ 10-1/2"
BASE S_ZE ............. 20-3/4" x 12"
DUSi" COLLECTION ....... Yes
VISE CLABJ_P ............. Yes
To avoid electnca! hazards, fire hazards, or damage to
the tool, use proper circuit protection.
Your sliding mitre saw is wired at the factory for 120V
operation. Connect to a 120V, 15 AMP time delay [use or
circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord
immediately tf it is worn, cut or damaged in any way.
GEMER_-_L SAFETY _'_,->TRUCT, uN_
BEFOR,... USING TF-_ESUDING _'_TRE SAW
Safety is a combination of common sense, szaying alert
and knowing how [o use yobr n1_[i-esaw.
To avoid mistakes thai could cause serious injury, do not
plug Ihe mitre saw in until you have read and understood
the following:
I2.
!. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction
manual. LEARN [he tool's apphcalions, limilations, and
possible hazards, t 3.
2. KEEP GUARDS mNPLACE and in working order.
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3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON. !5.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN° Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
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DON'T USE _N A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area welt lighted.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at
a safe distance from the work area.
_V_AK-= WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master
switches, or by remowng starter keys_
DON'T _-_
r.JRCE THETOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE THE R_GHTTOOL. Dont force tool or the
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
exiension 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 undersizecl
cord wilf cause a drop in Iine voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating. The table on page 7 shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubL use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hah covenng [o contain long hair.
SAVE THESE
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WEA_YOU_ ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Any mitre
saw can throw foreign
objects into the eyes which
could cause permanent eye
damage. ALWAYS wear
Safety Goggles (not glasses)
that comply with ANSi safety standard Z87.1.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant
lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety
Goggles are available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or
goggles not in compliance wiLhANSI Z87.1 could
seriously hurl you when they break.
WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.
Sawing operation produces dust.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, and when
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
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REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING,
Make sure the switch is in OFF position before
plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner's manual for the recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL, Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
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CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform _ts intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged siqould be properly repaired or replaced.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF, Don't leave the too! until
it comes to a complete stop,
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into blade or cutter
against the direction of the rotation of the blade or
cutter only,
NSTRUCT ONS