Craftsman 137.21236- Manual

6 7 6 7 COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SAW 1. DO NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES they can deflect and contact guard and can cause possible injury to the operator. 2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to these...

6 7 6 7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN , grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric currents and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment- grounding co...

8 9 8 9 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY 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 10 in. saw blades which mee...

8 9 8 9 CARTON CONTENTS 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...

10 11 10 11 KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW Cover Plate Lower Blade Guard Hold-down Clamp Base Upper Plate Guard Miter Lock Handle Positive Stop Locking Lever Dust Bag Motor Bevel Scale Hand Hold for Transportation Miter Angle Pointer Safety Lock-Off Button Fence Table Table Insert Hand Hold for Transp...

10 11 10 11 GLOSSARY OF TERMS COMPOUND MITER SAW TERMS ARBOR LOCK – Allows the user to keep the blade from rotating while tightening or loosening t h e a r b o r b o l t d u r i n g b l a d e r e p l a c e m e n t o r removal. BASE – Supports the table, holds accessories and allows for workbench or ...

12 13 12 13 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. A) 1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the hole (2) located at the front of the miter table. Fig. A CUTTING HEAD (FIG. B) Raising the Cutting Head 1. Push down slightly on the switch handle (1). 2. Pull the hold-down latch (2) ou...

18 19 18 19 OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SAW OPERATION BEFORE 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 ...

22 23 22 23 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE To avoid injury, never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the miter saw. To avoid injury from unexpected starting or el...

24 25 24 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 the blade within 6 seco...

24 25 24 25 10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.212360 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 qual...

28 29 28 29 REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save ...

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