Page 2 - CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY; WARNING; TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 3 2 3 SECTION PAGE Warranty ......................................................................................... 2 Product Specifications .................................................................... 3 Symbols.................................................................................
Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2 3 2 3 ROTATING TABLE: Diameter............................................................................ 9-1/32 in.Miter Detent Stops ............................................................ 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45 º R & L Bevel Positive Stops .................................................
Page 4 - SYMBOLS
4 5 4 5 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. Show...
Page 5 - POWER TOOL SAFETY
4 5 4 5 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. CAUTION To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following. 1. READ...
Page 7 - COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY
6 7 6 7 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 o...
Page 9 - ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
8 9 8 9 way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. To avo...
Page 11 - ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
10 11 10 11 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ● Use only accessories recommended for this miter saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards. ● The use of any cutting tool except 7-1/4 in. saw blades which meet the requirements under recommended accessorie...
Page 12 - TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
12 13 12 13 COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE Should not gap or overlap when square is flipped over (see dotted figure). Should not gap or overlap when square flipped over (see dotted figure). Draw light line on board along this edge. Straight edge or a 3/4 in. board, this edge must be perfectly straight....
Page 13 - CARTON CONTENTS
12 13 12 13 UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw. 1. Remove the miter saw from the carton. IMPORTANT:...
Page 14 - KNOW YOUR SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW
14 15 14 15 KNOW YOUR SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW Upper blade guard Switch handle ON/OFF trigger switch Lower blade guard Base Miter handle Bevel lock handle Mounting hole Turntable Hold-down clamp Bevel scale Saw blade Motor Laser ON/OFF switch Slide carriage Slide carriage lock knob Table insert Po...
Page 15 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS
14 15 14 15 AMPERAGE (AMPS) – A measure of the flow of electric current. Higher ratings generally means the tool is suited for heavier use. ARBOR LOCK – Allows the user to keep the blade from rotating while tightening or loosening the arbor bolt during blade replacement or removal. BASE – Supports th...
Page 17 - ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
16 17 16 17 To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted, and you have read and understood this Operator’s Manual. INSTALLING THE SUPPORT BRACKET (FIG. A) 1. Place the support bracket (1) in front of the miter saw as shown. 2. Tight...
Page 26 - OPERATION
26 27 26 27 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW OPERATIONBEFORE USING THE MITER SAW To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the following steps are completed: ● Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following the instructions. (ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTM...
Page 37 - MAINTENANCE
36 37 36 37 NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, first make sure the brushes go back in the way they came out. This will avoid a break-in period that reduces motor performance and increases wear. Fig. II LOWER BLADE GUARD Do not use the saw without the lower blade guard. The lower blade guard is atta...
Page 39 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
38 39 38 39 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 PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Brake does not stop blade within 10 seconds. 1. Motor brushes not...
Page 41 - PARTS LIST
40 41 40 41 7-1/4 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.211940 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 q...
Page 44 - manage
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