Craftsman 137.21236 Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; SECTION; WARRANTY; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; WARNING; CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

2 3 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Warranty ............................................... 2 Know Your Compound Miter Saw .......... 10 Product Speciﬁcations .......................... 2 Glossary of Terms ................................. 11 Symbols ...................................

Page 3 - SYMBOLS; DANGER

2 3 2 3 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 4 - POWER TOOL SAFETY

4 5 4 5 POWER TOOL SAFETY 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. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the followin...

Page 6 - COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY; ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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...

Page 7 - ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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...

Page 8 - COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE; SUPPLIED

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...

Page 9 - CARTON CONTENTS; UNPACKING YOUR MITER SAW

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...

Page 10 - KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

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...

Page 11 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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 ...

Page 12 - ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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...

Page 18 - OPERATION

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 ...

Page 23 - MAINTENANCE

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...

Page 24 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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...

Page 25 - PARTS LIST

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...

Page 28 - REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS; Sears Installation Service; Your Home; For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice:

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 ...

Page 29 - in your home; eplacement parts, accessories and; Our Home; Sears Parts & Repair Service Center

28 29 28 29 ® Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of Sears Brands, LLC ® Marca Registrada / TM Marca de Fábrica / SM Marca de Servicio de Sears Brands, LLC MC Marque de commerce / MD Marque déposée de Sears Brands, LLC Get it ﬁxed, at your home or ours! Your Home For expert trouble...