Craftsman 137.21239 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 8-3/4 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 12 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 4200 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 Table of Contents Warranty Product SpecificationsMotor Blade SizeSupport and Clamp Work SymbolsProhibition Power Tool Safety USE Proper ExtensionAlways Wear EYE Wear a Face Mask or DustDisconnect Tools from Reduce the Risk24. ! Danger People Compound Miter SAW Safety Power Supply and Motor Specifications Electrical RequirementsDouble Insulated Motor Safety Protection ImportantElectrical Requirements cont’d Use a separate electrical circuit Guidelines for Extension CordsBe sure your extension cord is Accessories Accessories and AttachmentsRecommended Accessories Tools Needed for Assembly Supplied Not supplied Blade WrenchHex Key Combination Square Must be TrueCarton Contents Know Your Sliding Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Instruction or OWNER’SWoodworking Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPMAssembly and Adjustments Estimated Assembly Time 5 10 minutesInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. a Unlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. BInstalling the Exhaust Port and the Dust BAG FIG. E Installing the HOLD-DOWN Clamp FIG. F and GRemoving and Installing the Table Insert FIG. H LockingFig. H Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, JRemoving or Installing the Blade For portable use, placeInstalling Blade FIG. K, L, M Fig. MLaser Beam Class II Laser ProductBevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. O Bevel Adjustment Fig. PMiter Angle Adjustment FIG. Q Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. QAdjusting Cutting Depth FIG. S Adjusting Fence Squareness FIG. RSetting Cutting Depth FIG. S Sliding the Rear Extension Support BAR FIG. T Fig. TOperation AdjustmentsRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW Keep Your Work Area Clean Plan Your WorkDress for Safety Inspect Your WorkpieceDo not OVER-REACH Never cut freehandWhen SAW is Running Body and Hand Position FIG. U Finishing a cutBefore freeing jammed material Basic SAW OperationsSliding Carriage System FIG Sliding Fence & Remove Sliding Fence FIG. WSliding Fence Bevel CUT FIG. Z Before Leaving the SAWMiter CUT FIG. Y To Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. CC Bevel Stop for Crown Molding FIG. AACompound CUT FIG. BB Fig. DD Fig. CCAuxiliary Wood Fence FIG. FF Cutting Base Molding FIG. GGBevel/Miter Settings Only When the Angle Between the Walls EqualsCutting Crown Molding FIG. HH Equal exactlyCrown Molding Chart Compound Miter sawMaintenance MaintenanceReplacing Carbon Brushes FIG. JJ Lower Blade GuardCentral pivot of plastic guard Use SawdustLubrication FIG. KK 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