Craftsman 137.21194 operating instructions EYE Protection

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION

PROBLEM		PROBLEM CAUSE		SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
PROBLEM		PROBLEM CAUSE		ACTION
				ACTION
Blade hits table.	1.	Misalignment.	1.	See ADJUSTMENT -Setting
				Cutting Depth section.
Angle of cut not	1.	Miter table unlocked.	1.	See OPERATION - Miter Angle
accurate. Can	2.	Sawdust under table.		Adjustment section.
not adjust miter.			2.	Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR
				EYE PROTECTION.
Cutting arm	1.	Loose pivot points.	1.	Contact Sears Service Center.
wobbles.
Cutting arm will	1.	Pivot spring not replaced	1.	Contact Sears Service Center.
not fully raise, or		properly after service.	2.	Clean and lubricate moving
blade guard	2.	Sawdust build-up.		parts.
won’t fully close.
Blade binds,	1.	Improper operation.	1.	See BASIC SAW OPERATION
jams, burns	2.	Dull or warped blade.		section.
wood.	3.	Improper blade size.	2.	Replace or sharpen blade.
	4	Wood is moving during	3.	Replace with 7-1/4 in. diameter
		cut.		blade.
			4.	Use hold down clamp to secure
				workpiece to table.
Saw vibrates or	1.	Saw blade not round /	1.	Replace blade.
shakes.		damaged / loose.	2.	Tighten arbor bolt.
	2.	Arbor bolt loose.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USATable of Contents WarrantyProduct Specifications MotorBlade Size Rotating TableProhibition SymbolsSupport and Clamp Work General Safety Instructions Before Using this Power Tool Power Tool SafetyAlways Wear EYE DANGER Compound Miter SAW Safety Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAWPage Motor Safety Protection Important Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsDouble Insulated Guidelines for Extension Cords Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AWGRecommended Accessories Accessories and AttachmentsAccessories Supplied Not supplied Tools Needed for AssemblyCombination Square Must be True Carton Contents Know Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Woodworking Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPMAssembly and Adjustments Installing the Support Bracket FIG. aInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. B Installing the Dust BAG FIG. CReleasing Cutting Head FIG. G SAW Blade Wrench FIG. EUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. F Removing and Installing the Table Insert FIG. H Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, JRemoving or Installing BladeInstalling Blade FIG. K, L, M Un-plug the miter saw before changing/installing the bladeLaser Beam Laser Guide FIG. NAvoid Direct EYE Contact Bevel Stop Adjustments FIG. O, P, Q Fig. O Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. PMiter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. R Miter Angle Adjustment FIG. RAdjusting Fence Squareness FIG. S Adjusting Cutting Depth FIG. T Fig. SAssembly and Adjustments Requirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAWTroubleshooting Guide for adjustment if necessary OperationPlan Your Work Dress for SafetyInspect Your Workpiece When SAW is Running Do not OVER-REACHNever cut freehand USE Extra Caution with Large or ODD Shaped WorkpiecesBody and Hand Position FIG. U Finishing a cutBefore freeing jammed material Basic SAW OperationsMiter CUT FIG Sliding Carriage System FIG. WBefore Leaving the SAW Bevel CUT FIG. Y Compound CUT FIG. ZCutting Bowed Material FIG. BB To Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. AARough Cutting a Dado FIG. CC Fig. CC Only When the Angle Between the Walls Equals Bevel/Miter SettingsCutting Crown Molding FIG. GG, HH KEY Bevel Miter Type of CUT Setting Inside corner-Left sideInside corner-Right side Outside corner-Left sideCrown Molding Chart Maintenance MaintenanceReplacing Carbon Brushes FIG Lower Blade GuardDebris from entering eyes when Removing sawdust from unit SawdustWear proper eye protection to keep Lubrication FIG. JJ, KKTroubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List Parts List for SAW SchematicSchematic 4 in. Compound Miter SAW Model noParts List for Motor Description Size QtyLE-FOYER MC Sears Parts & Repair Service CenterSU-HOGAR R