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Craftsman 137.375640 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 137.375640 Operator's Manual

12", dual bevel compound miter saw with laser trac
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Operator's Manual
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12 iN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND
MITER SAW WiTH LASER TRAC ®
Model No. 137.375640
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CAUTION:
Before using this Miter Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
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Assembly
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Maintenance
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Parts List
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Part No. 137.375640
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  • Page 1 Support Repair Center 1-800-843-1682 1-800-488-1222 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA See the full line of Craftsman ® products at craftsman.corn Click on the Craftsman Club ® link and join today! Part No. 137.375640 Printed in China...
  • Page 2 A defective product will receive free repair or replacement if repair is unavailable. For warranty coverage details or to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com This warranty does not cover the blade, which is an expendable part that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
  • Page 3 MOTOR Power Source ..............120V AC, 60Hz, 15 Amp Arbor Shaft Size ............. 5/8 in. Speed ................3800 RPM (No load) Brake ................Electric MITER Miter Detent Stops ............0 °, 15°, 22.5 °, 31.6 °, 45 ° R & L Bevel Positive Stops ............

  • Page 4: Warning Icons

    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 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD 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. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the [,AWARNING rate for which it was designed.
  • Page 6 12._ ALWAYS use of improper accessories may WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power cause risk of injury to yourself or others. tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes and could NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. cause permanent eye damage. Serious injury could occur if the ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is...
  • Page 7 23.DONOTusepower t oolin presence offlammable liquids or gases. 24.DONOToperate thetoolif youare under t he influence o fanydrugs, alcohol o r medicationn thatcould affect y ourability to usethetool properly. 25.WARNING: Dustgenerated f rom certain materials c anbe hazardous toyourhealth. A lways operate saw inwell-ventilated areaandprovide forproper d ustremoval.
  • Page 8 SPECiFiC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9. MAKE SURE both the blade and FORTHiSCOMPOUND M ITER SAW the collar are clean and the arbor bolt is tightened securely. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled 10.USE only blade collars specified for and installed according to these your saw.
  • Page 9 25.SHUT OFFthepower before 20.NEVER cutmetals or masonry servicing or adjusting thetool. products withthistool.Thismiter sawis designed f oruseonwood 26.DISCONNECT thesawfrom andwood-like p roducts. thepower s ourceandclean the machine whenfinished using. 21.NEVER cutsmallpieces. I fthe workpiece b eingcutwouldcause 27.MAKE SURE theworkareais clean yourhandorfingers tobewithin before leaving themachine.

  • Page 10: Power Supply And Motor Specifications

    POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR cord or plug is necessary, do not SPECiFiCATiONS connect the equipment grounding The AC motor used in this saw is conductor to a live terminal. a universal, nonreversible type. See "MOTOR" in the "PRODUCT CHECK with a qualified electrician or SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 11 NOTE: W henusinganextension Fig.1 cordonacircuitwitha #14wire,the Three-Pronged Plug extension cord must not exceed 25 feet in length. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the off position and the electric current is rated the same as the current _::!_:-_ g Prong stamped on the motor nameplate.
  • Page 12 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES always visually examine the blade and tips for bent blade, cracks, [,,AWARNING breakage, missing or loose tips, or o Use only accessories recommended other damage. Do not use if damage for this miter saw. Follow is suspected. Failure to heed safety instructions that accompany...
  • Page 13 Supplied Not supplied Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Blade Wrench Slotted Screwdriver 6 mm Hex Wrench Combination Square COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over (see dotted figure). Straight edge on a 3/4 in. board - this Draw light line on edge must be perfectly straight.
  • Page 14 UNPACKING Y OUR MITER SAW Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface. {,,_WARNING Separate all parts from the packing material. Check each one with the To avoid injury from unexpected illustration to make certain all items starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source are accounted for before discarding...
  • Page 15 Safety lock-off switch Switch Handle Cover P late Upper Blade Guard Lower Blade Guard Motor Fence Bevel Lock Handle Table Sliding Fence Insert Base Miter Handle Miter Scale Left Extension Bracket Mounting Hole ON/OFF Trigger Switch Carry Handle (Lift Here) Arbor Lock Saw Blade Cover...
  • Page 16 AMPERAGE ( AMPS) - A measure EYEPROTECTION - Goggles or oftheflowofelectric current. H igher spectacles i ntended toprotect y our ratings generally means thetoolis eyes.Eyeprotection s houldmeet t he suitedforheavier u se. requirements ofANSIZ.87.1(USA) o r CSAZ94.3-M88 ( Canada). ARBOR LOCK - Allows theuserto keeptheblade fromrotating while FACESHIELD - An impact r esistant tightening o r loosening thearborbolt...
  • Page 17 POSITIVE S TOPLOCKING LEVER - KICKBACK- Sudden and unintended Locks themiter sawata preset p ositive movement of the tool or workpiece. It is stopforthedesired miterangle. typically caused by binding or pinching of the workpiece. SWITCH HANDLE - Theswitch handle contains thetrigger s witchand MITER CUT - A miter is a type of joint thelaseron/offswitch.
  • Page 18 2. Pull out the stop latch knob (2). [_,WARNING] 3. Allow the cutting head to rise to the up To avoid injury, do not connect position. this miter saw to the power source Locking until it is completely assembled When transporting or storing the miter adjusted and you have read and saw, the cutting head should always be...
  • Page 19 To empty the dust bag, squeeze the metal collar and remove from exhaust port. Open zipper on underside of bag and empty into waste container. NOTE: Check frequently, and empty bag before it gets full. NOTE: Remove bag when cutting non- ferrous metal workpieces.

  • Page 20: Removing And Installing The Blade

    INSERTING AND REPLACING THE 5. Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt. LASER BATTERIES (FIG. G) • Unplug your miter saw. Fig. H I,AWARNINGI Failure to unplug your tool could result in accidental starting and cause possible serious personal injury.
  • Page 21 8. Remove t hearborbolt/washer (4), 4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding outerbladecollar(6)andtheblade it in firmly while turning the blade (7).Donotremove theinnerblade counter-clockwise. When it engages, collar.(Fig.K) continue to press the arbor lock NOTE: P ayattention t othepieces in while tightening the arbor bolt removed, noting theirposition and securely.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Miter Saw

    MOUNTING THE MITER SAW Fig. M (FIG. L, M) Mounting instructions 1. For stationary use, place the saw in the desired location, directly on a workbench where there is room for handling and proper support of the workpiece. The base of the saw has four mounting holes.

  • Page 23: Bevel Stop Adjustment

    BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT Fig. N [_,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 outlet. 90 ° Bevel adjustment (Fig. N, O) 1.
  • Page 24 Fig.P 45 ° Left Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment (Fig. R) 1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1) and set saw arm at 45 ° angle. 2. Set the stop block at 45 ° position by turning the lever (2) counterclockwise. 3.
  • Page 25 33.9 ° Right Bevel Adjustment (Fig. S) Fig. T 1. Set the miter angle to 0 °. Fully extend both sliding fences. 2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1). 3. Set the stop block (2) at 33.9 ° i I i / position by turning the lever (3) clockwise.

  • Page 26: Miter Angle Adjustment

    SQUARING THE FENCE (FIG. U) 2. Move the turntable while lifting up on 1. Loosen the four fence locking the positive stop locking lever (2) to bolts (1). align the indicator (3-Fig. U) to the 2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in desired degree measurement.

  • Page 27: Positive Stop Miter Angle Adjustment

    POSiTiVE STOP MITER ANGLE 4. Press down on the quick-cam miter ADJUSTMENT (FIG. X) locking lever (1) until it locks the 1. Unlock the miter table by lifting up miter table in place. on the quick-cam miter locking NOTE: The quick-cam miter locking lever should lock the table and lever (1).

  • Page 28: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS FOR BASIC o Tighten the arbor bolt. SAW OPERATIONS o Tighten the cover plate screw. o Check for damaged parts, check BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW for: o Alignment of moving parts [,_WARNING o Damaged blade teeth To avoid mistakes that could cause o Damaged electric cords serious, permanent injury, do not...

  • Page 29: Plan Your Work

    accessories maycauseriskof ,AWARNING injury. o Choose thecorrect 1 2in.bladefor This machine is NOT designed cutting masonry, masonry products thematerial andthetypeofcutting or ferrous metals (steel, iron and youplantodo. iron-based metals.) Use this miter o Makesurethebladeis sharp, saw to cut only wood and wood undamaged andproperly aligned.
  • Page 30 DONOTOVERREACH o When cutting odd shaped workpieces, Keep goodfooting andbalance. K eep plan your work so it will not bind in the yourfaceandbodytooneside,outof blade and cause injury. Molding, for thelineofa possible kickback. NEVER example, must lie flat or be held by standinthelineoftheblade.

  • Page 31: Basic Saw Operations

    BODY AND HAND POSiTiON (FIG. Y) Fig. Y the cutting area. Proper Never place hands near positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw will make cutting easier and safer. Keep children away. Keep all visitors at a safe distance from the miter saw.
  • Page 32 Your tool is equipped with the Laser i,AWARNINGj Trac ®cutting guide using a Class Ilia • AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT laser beam. The laser beam allows you Laser radiated when laser guide is to preview the saw blade path on the turned on.
  • Page 33 • CAUTION-Use of controls or ,AWARNING performance of procedures other To avoid injury, after completing than those specified herein may cut and releasing the trigger switch, result in hazardous radiation allow the blade brake to activate and exposure. stop the blade before raising the •...
  • Page 34 BEFORE LEAVING THESAW REVEL CUT (FIG. DD) o Never l eave toolrunning unattended. 1. When a bevel cut is required, loosen Turnpower OFF. W aitforallmoving the bevel lock handle (1) by turning partstostop. it clockwise. o Makeworkshop c hildproof. Lockthe 2.

  • Page 35: Cutting Bowed Material

    CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL [,_WARNING (FIG. GG) The sliding fence must be extended A bowed workpiece must be positioned to the left when making bevel cuts. against the fence and secured with a The sliding fence has been notched clamping devise before cutting. Do not three bevel angles where the user position workpiece incorrectly or try to must adjust the fence to match the...
  • Page 36 Fig.HH Fig.ii Blade slot AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. I !) CUTTING BASEMOULDING ( FIG.JJ) Whenmaking multiple orrepetitive Basemouldings a ndtrimscanbecut cutsthatresult i n cut-off p ieces ofone ona compound m iter saw.Themethod inchor less,itis possible forthesaw depends o nthetypeof moulding, its bladetocatchthecut-off p iece and characteristics andapplications.

  • Page 37: Cutting Crown Moulding

    CUTTING CROWN MOULDING Fig. LL (FIG. KK, LL) Inside corner Crown moulding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy. The two surfaces on the crown moulding must fit the wall or ceiling, and each other. Outside corner The two cut surfaces of the miterd moulding must add to a 90 °...
  • Page 38 CHANGING THE BELT (FIG. MM) o Unplug your saw. 1. Loosen the three bolts (1) and remove the belt cover (2). 2. Loosen the set screw (3) with a 4 mm he× key and six hex screw (4) with a 5 mm hex key counterclockwise to move the motor forward.
  • Page 39 CROWN MOLDING CHART Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Wall to Crown Molding Angle 52/38° Crown Molding 45_5 ° Crown Molding 52/380 Crown Molding 45_5 ° Crown Molding Angle Between Miter Setting Bevel Setting Miter Setting Bevel setgng Angle Between Miter Setting Bevel Setting...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE the carbon part fits. Tighten the cap snugly, but do not overtighten. I,& DANGER NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. first make sure the brushes go back in the way they came out. This will avoid [A{_WARNING a break-in period.
  • Page 41 [,_WARNING When cleaning the lower guard, unplug the saw from the power source receptacle to avoid unexpected start=up. LUBRICATION (FIG. OO) All of the motor bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions.
  • Page 42 {_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 43: Troubleshooting

    [_,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 - SAW OPERATION PROBLEM SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting Arm Travel section.
  • Page 44 DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.375640 [,AWAIRNING 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 45 12 iN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.375640 PARTS LiST FOR MITER SAW - PART B i.D. Description Size Q"_y I.D. Descrip'_ien Size Q'fy X64Y LOCKNUT X632 HEX. NON-STANDARDSCREW M6"14 X64X LOCK SLEEVE X630 DUST BAG X64W BRACKET LOCK HANDLE...
  • Page 46 12 iN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.375640 X65X3 X62W_. X62S2 x641_ / // X64B X62E X62I _ X650 X650 ×622 X62B X62AX629 X61D X626 I X627 ..X61X X66N...
  • Page 47 12 iN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.375640 PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR I.D. Description Size Q'ty X4HF SPRING WASHER §5 X4FK CARBON HOLD COVER X4FJ CARBON BRUSH X4FH CARBON BRUSH HOLD X4FG CROSS HEAD SCREW M5:_35...
  • Page 48 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 49 Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: ® Registered Trademark Trademark of KCD IP, LLC in the United States, or Sears Brands, in other countries ® Marca Registrada Marca de F&bfica de KCD IP, LLC en Estados Unidos, o Sears Brands, in otros...

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