Craftsman 137.37564 manual

1 1 Operator’s Manual 12 IN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW WITH LASER TRAC ® Model No. 137.375640 CAUTION: Before using this Miter Saw, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions ● Safety Instructions ● Assembly ● Operation ● Maintenance ● Parts List ● Español, p. 51 Customer Help Line F or T echnica[...]

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2 3 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WARNING ! To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. This tool is wired at the factory for 110-120 Volt operation. It must be connected to a 110-120 Volt / 15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it i[...]

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. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see.[...]

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 s eriou s injury , do not plug th e tool i n until you have read and understood the following. 1. READ and become familiar with the entir[...]

6 7 6 7 12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION . Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes and could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAY S wear S afety G oggles ( not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact– resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at Sears. [...]

6 7 6 7 23. DO NOT use power tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases. 24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the infl uence of any drugs, alcohol or medicationn that could affect your ability to use the tool properly. 25. WARNING : Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health. Always operate saw in well-venti[...]

8 9 8 9 DUAL BEVEL 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 qualifi[...]

8 9 8 9 20. NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this tool. This miter saw is designed for use on wood and wood-like products. 21. NEVER cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or fi ngers to be within 8-3/25 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece is too small. 22. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table[...]

10 11 10 11 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal. CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if you are not certain the tool is properly grounded. USE only three-wire extension co[...]

10 11 10 11 NOTE: When using an extension cord on a circuit with a #14 wire, the extension cord must not exceed 25 fee t in length. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the off position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will damag[...]

12 13 12 13 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 12 in. saw blades which meet the requirements under recommended accessories is prohibited. Do not use accessories such as s[...]

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 b oard alo ng this edge . Straight edge on a 3/4 in. board - this edge must be perfectly straight. Phillips Screwdriver Blade Wrench Adj[...]

14 15 14 15 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: Do not lift miter saw by the trigger switch handl[...]

14 15 14 15 KNOW YOUR DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW Table Mounting Hole Switch Handle Motor Lower Blade Guard Miter Handle Miter Scale Upper Blade Guard Cover Plate Sliding Fence Safety lock-off switch Left Extension Bracket Base Table Insert Bevel Lock Handle Fence Arbor Lock Stop Latch Knob Positive Stop Locking Lever Saw Blade Positive Miter Det[...]

16 17 16 17 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 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 the table, holds accessori[...]

16 17 16 17 POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER – Locks the mit er saw at a preset po sitive stop for the desired miter angle. SWITCH HANDLE – The switch handle contains the trigger switch and the laser on/off switch. The blade is lowered into the workpiece by pushing down on the handle. The saw will return to its upright position when the handle is re[...]

18 19 18 19 ASSEMBLY 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 MITER HANDLE (FIG. A) 1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the hole (2) located at the front of the miter table. Fig. A ● To avoid inj ury an[...]

18 19 18 19 To empty the dust bag, squeeze the metal collar and remove from exhaust port. Open zipper on underside of bag and empty into waste container. NOTE: Check frequently, and empty bag before it gets full. NOTE: Remove bag when cutting non- ferrous metal workpieces. INSTALLING THE EXTENSION WING ASSEMBLY (FIG. D) 1. Insert the extension wing[...]

20 21 20 21 INSERTING AND REPLACING THE LASER BATTERIES (FIG. G) • Unplug your miter saw. Failure to unplug your tool could result in accidental starting and cause possible serious personal injury. 1. Open the battery cover (1). 2 . Insert the two supplied AAA ba tteries in the case as per the diagram below. If replacing the batteries, take out t[...]

20 21 20 21 8. Remove the arbor bolt/washer (4), outer blade collar (6) and the blade (7). Do not remove the inner blade collar. (Fig. K) NOT E: P ay a tten tion to the piece s rem oved , no ting the ir p osit ion a nd dir ecti on t hey face . Wi pe t he bl ade col lars cle an o f an y sa wdus t bef ore ins tall ing a ne w bl ade. Als o, th e 12 in[...]

22 23 22 23 MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. L, M) Mounting instructions 1. For stationary use, place the saw in the desired location, directly on a workbench where there is room for handling and proper support of the workpiece. The base of the saw has four mounting holes. Bolt the base of the miter saw (1) to the work surface (5), using the fastening [...]

22 23 22 23 ADJUSTMENTS BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet. 90° Bevel adjustment (Fig. N, O) 1. Loosen bevel lock handle (1), and tilt the cutting arm completely to the right. Tighten the bevel lock handle. Lower blade.[...]

24 25 24 25 45° Left Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment (Fig. R) 1. Loosen the bevel lock handle ( 1) and set saw arm at 45° angle. 2. Set the stop block at 45° position by turning the lever (2) counterclockwise. 3. Tilt the cutting arm completely to the left. 4. Using a combination square, check to see if the blade is 45° to the table. 5. If the b[...]

24 25 24 25 33.9° R ight Bevel Adjustment (Fig. S) 1. Set the miter angle to 0°. Fully extend both sliding fences. 2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1). 3. Set the stop block (2) at 33.9° position by turning the lever (3) clockwise. 4. Using a combination square, check to see if the blade is 33.9° to the table. 5. If t he b lade is not 33.9 ° t[...]

26 27 26 27 SQUARING THE FENCE (FIG. U) 1. Loosen the four fence locking bolts (1). 2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in position. 3. Using a square (2), lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence (3) as shown. 4. Adjust the fence 90° to the blade and tighten the four fence locking bolts. CAUTION: If the saw has n[...]

26 27 26 27 POSITIVE STOP MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. X) 1. Unlock the miter table by lifting up on the quick-cam miter locking lever (1). 2. While raising the positive stop locking lever (2) up, grasp the miter handle and rotate the miter table left or right to the desired angle. 3. Release the positive stop locking lever, and set the miter at th[...]

28 29 28 29 OPERATION SAFETY INST RUCTIONS FOR BAS IC SAW OPERATIONS 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 ad just the saw, following the instruc tions. (SEE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SECTIONS) ● Learn the[...]

28 29 28 29 accessories may cause risk of injury. ● Choose the correct 12 in. blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do. ● Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and properly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the cutting arm all the way down. Manually spin the blade and check for clearance. Tilt the miter head to a 45°[...]

30 31 30 31 DO NOT OVERREACH Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face and body to one side, out of the line of a possible kickback. NEVER stand in the line of the blade. NEVER reach your arm or hand across the cutting path of the blade. Never cut freehand: ● Brace your workpiece firmly against the fence and table stop so it wi ll not rock o[...]

30 31 30 31 Fig. Y BASIC SAW OPERATIONS For your convenience, your saw has a blade brake. The brake is not a safety device. Never rely on it to replace the proper use of the guard on your saw. If the blade doesn ’ t stop within approximately 10 seconds, wait for the blade to s top, unplug t he saw a nd conta ct the Customer Help Line at 800-843-1[...]

32 33 32 33 Your tool is equipped with the Laser Trac ® cutting guide using a Class IIIa laser beam. The laser beam allows you to preview the saw blade path on the stock to be cut before starting the miter saw. This las er guide is powered b y the transformed alternating current supply directly through the power lead. The saw must be c onnected to[...]

32 33 32 33 WARNING ! WARNING ! To avoid injury, after completing a cut and releasing the trigger switch, allow the blade brake to activate and stop the blade before raising the cutting head. To avoid injury, check and tighten the arbor bolt periodically. Fig. AA SLIDING FENCE (FIG. BB) 1. Unlock the fence cam locking knob (1) by pushing it toward [...]

34 35 34 35 BEVEL CUT (FIG. DD) 1. When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel lock handle (1) by turning it clockwise. 2. Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle, as shown on the bevel scale (2). 3. The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a 90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 45° left/right bevel. Tighten the lock handle (1) to[...]

34 35 34 35 The sliding fence must be extended to the left when making bevel cuts. The sliding fence has been notched three bevel angles where the user must adjust the fence to match the degree of the bevel cut. Failure to extend the sliding fence will not allow enough space for the blade to pass through which could result in serious injury. At ext[...]

36 37 36 37 Fig. HH AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. II) When making multiple or repetitive cuts that result in cut-off pieces of one inch or less, it is possible for the saw blade to catch the cut-off piece and throw it out of the saw or into the blade guard and housing, possibly causing damage or injury. To minimize this possibility, an auxiliary wood [...]

36 37 36 37 CUTTING CROWN MOULDING (FIG. KK, LL) Crown moulding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy. The two surfaces on the crown moulding must fit the wall or ceiling, and each other. The two cut surfaces of the miterd moulding must add to a 90° angle. Most crown moulding has a top angle of 52° that fits flat on the ceiling, and a[...]

38 39 38 39 CHANGING THE BELT (FIG. MM) ● Unplug your saw. 1. Loosen the three bolts (1) and remove the belt cover (2). 2. Loosen the set screw (3) with a 4 mm hex key and six hex screw (4) with a 5 mm hex key counterclockwise to move the motor forward. 3. Remove and replace the belt. 4. Lift the motor housing up and retighten the set screw (3). [...]

38 39 38 39 CROWN MOLDING CHART Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings Wall to Crown Molding Angle 52 /38 ° C rown Mo ldi ng 45 /45 ° C rown Mo ldi ng Angle Between Walls Miter Setting Bevel Setting Miter Setting Bevel Setting 67 42.93 41.08 46.89 36.13 68 42.39 40.79 46.35 35.89 69 41.85 40.50 45.81 35.64 70 41.32 40.20 45.28 35.40 71[...]

40 41 40 41 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Never put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. ● To avoid f ire 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 electrical shock, unplug the power cord before working on t[...]

40 41 40 41 When cleaning the lower guard, unplug the saw from the power source receptacle to avoid unexpected start-up. LUBRICATION (FIG. OO) All of the motor bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is requir[...]

42 43 42 43 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING ! 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 sealed or lightly[...]

42 43 42 43 To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting Arm Travel section. Angle of cut not accurat[...]

44 45 44 45 PARTS LIST 12 IN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.375640 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 qualified service technician. R[...]

44 45 44 45 12 IN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.375640 PARTS LIST FOR MITER SAW - PART B I.D. Description Size Q’ty I.D. Description Size Q’ty X64Y LOCKNUT M10 1 X632 HEX. NON-STANDARD SCREW M6*14 1 X64X LOCK SLEEVE 1 X630 DUST BAG 1 X64W BRACKET LOCK HANDLE 1 X62Z OUTLET MOUTH 1 X64S FLANGE LEFT HEX SREW M8*16 1 X62Y SMALL WIRE [...]

46 47 46 47 12 IN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.375640 X62T X63B X63A X639 X638 X637 X636 X635 X632 X646 X644 X643 X647 X649 X64A X648 X642 X641 X64B X630 X62Z X62Y X62X X62W X634 X63C X63D X62T X62V X63G X620 X64N X64Q X657 X659 X65A X65B X62V X65M X65L X65C X65D X65K X65J X65G X65H X65W X65Q X65F X66C X66D X66E X66F X65E X658 X64R [...]

46 47 46 47 12 IN. DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 137.375640 PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR MOTOR X4FG X4HF X65V X4FF X4FE X4FD X4FC X4FB X4FA X4FH X4FJ X4FK X4F9 X4F8 X4F7 X4F6 X4F5 4 4 4 2 2 2 I.D. Description Size Q’ty X4HF SPRING WASHER §5 4 X4FK CARBON HOLD COVER 1 X4FJ CARBON BRUSH 2 X4FH CARBON BRUSH HOLD 2 X4FG CROSS HEAD SCREW M5[...]

48 49 48 49 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 you money and aggravation. Here’s what the Repair Protection Agreement* in[...]

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