Craftsman 137.21239 operating instructions EYE Protection

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION

PROBLEM		PROBLEM CAUSE		SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
PROBLEM		PROBLEM CAUSE		ACTION
				ACTION
Blade hits	1.	Misalignment.	1.	See ADJUSTMENT - Setting
table.				Cutting Depth section.

Angle of cut	1.	Miter table unlocked.	1.	See OPERATION - Miter Angle
not accurate.	2.	Sawdust under table.		Adjustment section.
Can not			2.	Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR
adjust miter.				EYE PROTECTION.

Cutting arm	1.	Loose pivot points.	1.	Contact Sears Service Center.
wobbles.

Cutting arm	1.	Pivot spring not replaced	1.	Contact Sears Service Center.
will not fully		properly after service.	2.	Clean and lubricate moving parts.
raise, or	2.	Sawdust build-up.
blade guard
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 cut.	3.	Replace with 12 in. diameter
				blade.
			4.	Use hold down clamp to secure
				workpiece to table.

Saw vibrates	1.	Saw blade not round /	1.	Replace blade.
or shakes.		damaged / loose.	2.	Tighten arbor bolt.
	2.	Arbor bolt loose.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Table of Contents Blade Size WarrantyProduct Specifications MotorProhibition SymbolsSupport and Clamp Work USE Proper Extension Power Tool SafetyReduce the Risk Always Wear EYEWear a Face Mask or Dust Disconnect Tools from24. ! Danger People Compound Miter SAW Safety Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsElectrical Requirements cont’d Motor Safety Protection ImportantDouble Insulated Be sure your extension cord is Guidelines for Extension CordsUse a separate electrical circuit Recommended Accessories Accessories and AttachmentsAccessories Combination Square Must be True Tools Needed for AssemblySupplied Not supplied Blade Wrench Hex KeyCarton Contents Know Your Sliding Miter SAW Instruction or OWNER’S Glossary of TermsRevolutions PER Minute RPM Woodworking TermsUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. B Assembly and AdjustmentsEstimated Assembly Time 5 10 minutes Installing the Miter Handle FIG. aLocking Installing the Exhaust Port and the Dust BAG FIG. EInstalling the HOLD-DOWN Clamp FIG. F and G Removing and Installing the Table Insert FIG. HMounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, J Fig. HFor portable use, place Removing or Installing the BladeFig. M Installing Blade FIG. K, L, MClass II Laser Product Laser BeamBevel Adjustment Fig. P Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. OMiter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. Q Miter Angle Adjustment FIG. QSetting Cutting Depth FIG. S Adjusting Fence Squareness FIG. RAdjusting Cutting Depth FIG. S Fig. T Sliding the Rear Extension Support BAR FIG. TRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW AdjustmentsOperation Plan Your Work Keep Your Work Area CleanNever cut freehand Dress for SafetyInspect Your Workpiece Do not OVER-REACHWhen SAW is Running Basic SAW Operations Body and Hand Position FIG. UFinishing a cut Before freeing jammed materialSliding Fence Sliding Fence & Remove Sliding Fence FIG. WSliding Carriage System FIG Miter CUT FIG. Y Before Leaving the SAWBevel CUT FIG. Z Compound CUT FIG. BB Bevel Stop for Crown Molding FIG. AATo Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. CC Fig. CC Fig. DDCutting Base Molding FIG. GG Auxiliary Wood Fence FIG. FFEqual exactly Bevel/Miter SettingsOnly When the Angle Between the Walls Equals Cutting Crown Molding FIG. HHCompound Miter saw Crown Molding ChartLower Blade Guard MaintenanceMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes FIG. JJLubrication FIG. KK SawdustCentral pivot of plastic guard Use Troubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List Schematic a Parts List for SAW Schematic B Schematic B Parts List for Motor Page Get it fixed, at your home or ours