Craftsman 137.212920 Owner's Manual page 2

SECTION
Warranty ..............................
Product Specifications ...................
Safety instructions ......................
Accessories and Attachments .............
Carton Contents ........................
Know Your Sliding Miter Saw ..............
Glossary of Terms ..... .....................................
Assembly and Adjustments ...................................
Operation ...............................................
Maintenance .................... i... : .....................
Troubleshooting guide .......................................
Parts .....................................................
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MOTOR
Power source ......... 120 VAC, 60 HZ, 15 AMPS
Horsepower .......... 3 HP (Max. Developed)
Speed .............. 4300 R.RM.
Brake ......... _ ..... Electric
Double insulated ...... Yes
CUTTING CAPACITY
0" Mitre - 0' Bevel .....
45" Mitre - 0 r Bevel ....
0 r Mitre - 45" Bevel ....
45' Mitre - 45" Bevel ...
MITRE DETENT STOPS ...
BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS..
CARRIAGE SYSTEM .....
BLADE SIZE ...... ......
4" x 12-5/8"
4" x 8-3/4"
2-1/2" x 12-5/8"
2-1/2" x 8-3/4"
0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45" R & L
0, 33.9 & 45" L
3 Rail, ball bearing slide
12"
ARBOR SIZE .................. 5/8"
TABLE DIAMETER ............. 20-5/8"
DUST COLLECTION ........... Yes
AUXILIARY FENCE EXTENSION ... Yes
NET WEIGHT ................. 61.6 Lb.
To avoid electrical 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 120',/, 15 AMP time delay fuse or
circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord
immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known [to the State of Califcrnia] to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are:
e Lead from lead-based paints
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products
® Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk 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
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles
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GENERAL SAFETY mNSTRUCT_ONS
BEFORE USING THE SUD_NG _TER SAW
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how to use your sliding miter saw.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
plug the miter saw in until you have read and understood
the following:
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READ and become familiar with this entire instruction
manual. LEARN the tool's applications, limitations, and
possible hazards.
KEEP GUARDS _NPLACE and in working order.
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.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
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DON'T USE IN 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.
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MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF wilh padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE THE RIGHTTOOL Don't force tool or the
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension 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 undersized
cord will cause a drop in line 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 doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
11. 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
hair covering to contain long hair.
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W_ARYOUR ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Any miter 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. ]hey ARE NOT
safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at Sears.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI
2:87.1 could seriously hurt 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.
DBCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, and when
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
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.
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 its 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 should be properly repaired or replaced.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave the tool until
it comes to a complete stop.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
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 a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or culter only.
SAVE THESE NSTRUCT ONS
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