Craftsman 137.21194 operating instructions Compound Miter SAW Safety

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COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW

1.DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to these instructions.

2.IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of miter saws, seek guidance from your supervisor, instructor or other qualiﬁed person.

3.ALWAYS hold the work ﬁrmly against the fence and table. DO NOT perform any operation free hand (use clamp wherever possible).

4.KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade. If the workpiece you are cutting would cause your hands to be within 6-3/4 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped in place before making the cut.

5.BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibration.

6.ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before starting a cut.

7.KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and free of chips or dust.

8.ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the positive stops.

9.BE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean and the arbor bolt is tightened securely.

10.USE only blade collars speciﬁed for your saw.

11.NEVER use blades larger in diameter than 7-1/4 inches.

12.NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running.

13.ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation. Replace a cracked or damaged blade immediately.

14.NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less than 5000 RPM.

15.ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and use at all times.

16.NEVER reach around the saw blade.

17.MAKE SURE the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned ON.

18.IMPORTANT: After completing the cut, release the trigger and wait for the blade to stop before returning the saw to the raised position.

19.MAKE SURE the blade has come to a complete stop before removing or securing the workpiece, changing the workpiece angle or changing the angle of the blade.

20.NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this tool. This miter saw is designed for use on wood and wood-like products.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Operator’s ManualWarranty Table of ContentsRotating Table Product SpecificationsMotor Blade SizeProhibition SymbolsSupport and Clamp Work General Safety Instructions Before Using this Power Tool Power Tool SafetyAlways Wear EYE DANGER Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAW Compound Miter SAW SafetyPage Motor Safety Protection Important Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsDouble Insulated Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AWG Guidelines for Extension CordsRecommended 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 Revolutions PER Minute RPM Woodworking TermsInstalling the Dust BAG FIG. C Assembly and AdjustmentsInstalling the Support Bracket FIG. a Installing the Miter Handle FIG. BReleasing Cutting Head FIG. G SAW Blade Wrench FIG. EUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. F Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, J Removing and Installing the Table Insert FIG. HBlade Removing or InstallingUn-plug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade Installing Blade FIG. K, L, MLaser Beam Laser Guide FIG. NAvoid Direct EYE Contact Fig. O Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. P Bevel Stop Adjustments FIG. O, P, QMiter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. R Miter Angle Adjustment FIG. RAdjusting Fence Squareness FIG. S Fig. S Adjusting Cutting Depth FIG. TOperation Assembly and AdjustmentsRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW Troubleshooting Guide for adjustment if necessaryPlan Your Work Dress for SafetyInspect Your Workpiece USE Extra Caution with Large or ODD Shaped Workpieces When SAW is RunningDo not OVER-REACH Never cut freehandBasic SAW Operations Body and Hand Position FIG. UFinishing a cut Before freeing jammed materialMiter CUT FIG Sliding Carriage System FIG. WBefore Leaving the SAW Compound CUT FIG. Z Bevel CUT FIG. YCutting 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 Outside corner-Left side KEY Bevel Miter Type of CUT SettingInside corner-Left side Inside corner-Right sideCrown Molding Chart Lower Blade Guard MaintenanceMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes FIGLubrication FIG. JJ, KK Debris from entering eyes when Removing sawdust from unitSawdust Wear proper eye protection to keepTroubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List for SAW Schematic Parts List4 in. Compound Miter SAW Model no SchematicDescription Size Qty Parts List for MotorLE-FOYER MC Sears Parts & Repair Service CenterSU-HOGAR R