Craftsman 137.21221 manual

1 1 Operator ’ s Manual 1 2 i n . D U A L B E V E L S L I D I N G C O M P O U N D M I T E R S A W W I T H L A S E R T R A C ® M o d e l N o . 1 3 7 . 2 1 2 2 1 0 CAUTION: Before using this Miter Saw , read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions ● Safety Instructions ● Installation ● Operation ● Maintenance[...]

2 3 2 3 SECTION P AGE W arranty ............................................................................................. 2 Product Specifications ........................................................................ 3 Symbols.............................................................................................. 4 Power T ool Safety [...]

2 3 2 3 W ARNING ! T o avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. This tool is wired at the factory for 1 10-120 V olt operation. It must be connected to a 1 10-120 V olt / 15 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker . T o avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or [...]

4 5 4 5 W ARNING ICONS Y our power tool and its Operator ’s Manual may contain “W ARNING 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[...]

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 T o avoid mistakes that could cause serious i njury , do not pl ug the too l in until you have read and understood the following. 1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator[...]

6 7 6 7 and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 20. NEVER LEA VE THE TOOL RUNNING UNA TTENDED. TURN THE POWER “OFF”. Do not walk away from a running tool until the blade comes to a complete stop and the tool is unplugged from the power source. 21. DO [...]

6 7 6 7 SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS COMPOUND MITER SA W 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. AL W A YS hold the wo[...]

8 9 8 9 21. NEVER cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 8-3/4 in. of the saw blade the workpiece is too small. 22. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table for long work pieces. 23. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable liquids or gases. 24. NEVER use solvents to clean[...]

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. T o avoid electrocution: 1. Use only identical r[...]

10 1 1 10 1 1 now be started and the cut finished. 4. FUSES may “blow” or circuit breakers may trip frequently if: a. MOTOR is overloaded – overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a short time. b. LINE VOL T AGE is more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage rating. For heavy l oads, t he volt age[...]

10 1 1 10 1 1 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 a[...]

12 13 12 13 COMBINA TION 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 al ong this edge. Straight edge or a 3/4 in. board, this edge must be perfectly straight. Phillips Screwdriver Blade Wrench Adjus[...]

12 13 12 13 UNP ACKING YOUR MITER SA W T o 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. IMPORT ANT : Do not lift miter saw by the trigger switc[...]

14 15 14 15 Carry handle Upper blade guard Handle locking lever Switch handle ON/OFF trigger switch Lower blade guard Base Miter lock handle Bevel lock handle Mounting hole T urntable Left extension table Sliding fence Hold-down clamp Bevel scale Saw blade Motor Carry handle Left support Laser ON/OFF switch Belt cover Slide carriage Slide carriage [...]

14 15 14 15 Switch handle ON/OFF trigger switch Miter lock handle 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 –[...]

16 17 16 17 POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER – Locks the mit er saw at a pre set positive stop for the desired miter angle. SWITCH HANDLE – The switch ha ndle contains the trigger switch and safety lock-off button. 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[...]

16 17 16 17 ESTIMA TED ASSEMBL Y TIME: 10~ 15 MINUTES T o 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. UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. A) After removin g the saw from the carton, loosen the slide carriage lock knob (1).[...]

18 19 18 19 THREE POSITION ROT A TING HANDLE (FIG. E) The handle of the miter saw has been designed to rotate and lock at three different position stops; 45 0 left, 0 0 , and 45 0 right for operator convenience. T o rotate the handle: 1. Unlock the handle locking lever (1) by pulling it toward the front of the machine. 2. Pull the handle-locking la[...]

18 19 18 19 Fig. F POWER CORD STORAGE CLIPS (FIG. G) For convenience and to prevent damage to the power cord when the miter saw is not in use or is in transportation, the slide carriage has two clips on the rear for cord storage. T o assembly these clips: 1. Attach each power cord storage clips (2) to the rear of slide-bar seat with one mounting sc[...]

20 21 20 21 power cord could cause damage to the insulation or the wire connections resulting in electric shock or fire. ● T o avoid injury from flying debris, do not allow visitors to stand near the saw during any cutting operation. ● Support the saw on a level work surface. ● Bolt or clamp the saw to its support. Mounting instructions 1. [...]

20 21 20 21 the arbor bolt. Fig. L 7. Locate the arbor lock (5) on the motor , below t he belt cover . (Fig. M) 8. Press the arbor lock, holding it in firmly while turning the blade clockwise. The arbor lock will then engage and lock the arbor . Continue to hold the arbor lock, while turning the wrench clockwise to loosen the arbor bolt. Fig. M 9.[...]

22 23 22 23 3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt. 4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding it in fir mly wh ile tu rn in g t he bla de co unt erc loc kwi se. When it engages, continue to press the arbor lock in, whi le tig hte nin g t he arbor bo lt sec ure ly . ( Fig. M) 5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back to its ori gin al pos iti on unt il th[...]

22 23 22 23 ● NOTE: All the adjustments for the operation of this machine have been completed at the factory . Due to normal wear and use, some occasional readjustments may be necessary . ● CAUTION-Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ● CAUTI[...]

24 25 24 25 Fig. P THE UPFRONT SUPPORTS ADJUSTMENT (FIG. Q, R) Wide pieces need upfront supports (1). 1. Rotate the two upfront supports (1) toward the rear of the saw . Fig. Q NOTE: These supports (1) should be placed into the 0 position as shown in Fig. R before transporting. Fig. R the laser element where you can position an adjustable wrench fo[...]

24 25 24 25 Bevel Scale Indicators (Fig. T) 1. When the blade is exactly 90°(0°) to the table, loosen the bevel indicator screws (1) using a #2 Phillips screwdriver . 2. Ad jus t b eve l i ndi cat ors (2 ) t o t he “0 ” m ark on the bevel scale and retighten the screws. Fig. T 45° Left Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment (Fig. U) 1. Set the miter[...]

26 27 26 27 Fig. V 33 .9 ° Le ft & R igh t B ev el Adj ust men t (F ig. W) 1. Set the miter angle to zero degree. Fully extend both sliding fences. 2. Loosen the bevel lock handle and tilt cutting arm to the 33.9° left bevel po sit ive st op by pus hi ng in on th e be vel de ten t p in tow ar d the re ar of the machine. 3. Using a combination[...]

26 27 26 27 NOTE: View from rear of machine MITER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. X) The sliding compound miter saw scale can be easily read, showing miter angles from 0° to 45° to the left, and 0° to 45° to the right. The miter saw table has nine of the most common angle setttings with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. These positi[...]

28 29 28 29 4. Turn the lock nut (3) to the right as shown to lock the miter locking mechanism into place. Fig. Z SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. AA) The depth of cut can be preset for ev en and repetitive shallow cuts. 1. Adjust the cutting head down (See CUTTING HEAD section) until the teeth of the blade are at the desired depth. 2. While holding the[...]

28 29 28 29 the cutting head front to back through the full motion of a cut along the control arm. If the blade touches the ins ide of the con trol arm , readj ust the setting. Fig. AA SLIDING THE REAR EXTENSION SUPPORT BAR (FIG. BB) T o avoid possible personal injury or damage to the miter saw due to tipping, do not operate the saw without the Rea[...]

30 31 30 31 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC SA W OPERA TION BEFORE USING THE MITER SA W T o 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. (ASSEMBL Y AND ADJUSTMENTS) ● Learn the use and function of [...]

30 31 30 31 avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts, do not do layout, assembly , or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving. ● Avoid accidental starting, make sure the trigger switch is disengaged before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet. PLAN YOUR WORK ● Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or attachm[...]

32 33 32 33 ● Wear non-slip footwear . ● T ie back long hair . ● Roll long sleeves above the elbow . ● Noise levels vary widely . T o avoid possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs when using any miter saw . ● For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles. INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE Make sure there are no nails or foreign ob[...]

32 33 32 33 ● Do not cut metal workpieces that must be hand held. Clamp workpieces securely . ● Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under the supervision of an experienced person and the dust bag has been removed from the saw . WHEN SA W IS RUNNING Do not allow familiarity from frequent use of your miter saw to result in a careless mistake. [...]

34 35 34 35 ● The right side sliding fence must be removed when making any right bevel angle cuts greater than 35 0 in combination with any right hand miter angle. This fence must also be removed whenever a 45 0 bevel angle is desired with a miter angle greater than 22.5 0 . 1. Unlock the fence cam locking lever (1) by pushing it toward the rear [...]

34 35 34 35 T o avoid injury from materials being thrown, always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting, and remov e smal l pie ces of mater ial f rom the table cavity . The table insert may be removed for this purpose, but always reattach the table insert prior to performing a cutting operation. MITER CUT (FIG. HH) The sliding compound miter [...]

36 37 36 37 4. Once the desired miter angle is achieved, press down on the quick cam miter table lock to secure the table into position. 5. If the miter angle desired is NOT one of the ten positive stops noted above, simply lock the table at the desired angle by pressing down on the quick-cam miter table lock (2). Fig. HH BEVEL CUT (FIG. II) ● Th[...]

36 37 36 37 33.9° BEVEL DETENT PIN FOR CROWN MOULDINGS (FIG. JJ) NOTE: A bevel detent pin is incorporated into this machine for quick bevel adjustments when the desired bevel angle is 33.9 o . 1. Push the bevel detent stop pin (1) in toward the front of the machine. 2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (2). 3. Rotate the cutting head until the bevel de[...]

38 39 38 39 Fig. LL SLIDE CUTTING WIDE BOARDS UP TO 12-1/4 IN. WIDE (FIG. MM) T o avoid injury: ● Never pull the cutting head assembly and spinning blade toward you during the cut. The blade may try to climb up on the top of th e workpiec e, caus ing the cutting assembly and spinning blade to k ick back, forc efull y . The cutting head assembly s[...]

38 39 38 39 3. Wh il e ho ldi ng the up per ar m i n po sit ion , t urn th e stop knob (2) until it touches the stop plate (1). 4. Cut two parallel grooves as shown below . Fig. OO TELESCOPING WORKPIECE SUPPORT & REPETITIVE CUTTING USING THE STOP PLA TE (FIG. PP) Long pieces need extension table support. 1. Loosen the knob (1) then slide the ex[...]

40 41 40 41 Fig. PP AUXILAR Y WOOD FENCE (FIG. QQ) 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 . T o minimize this an auxiliary wood fence can b[...]

40 41 40 41 angles that, when added together , equal exactly 90°. Most crown molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52°and a bottom rear angle (the section that fits flat against the wall) of 38°. In order to accurately cut crown molding for a 90° inside or outside corner , lay the molding with its [...]

42 43 42 43 Bevel/Miter Settings KEY BEVEL SETTING MITER SETTING TYPE OF CUT Inside corner-Left side IL 33.9° 31.6° Right 1. Position top of molding against fence. 2. Miter table set at RIGHT 31.6°. 3. LEFT side is finished piece. Inside corner-Right side IR 33.9° 31.6° Left 1. Position bottom of molding against fence. 2. Miter table set at L[...]

42 43 42 43 CROWN MOLDING CHART Compound Miter saw Miter and bevel Angle settings W all to Crown Molding Angle 52 /3 8° Cr ow n Mo ld ing 45 /4 5° Cr ow n Mo ld ing 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[...]

44 45 44 45 the carbon part fits into. T ighten the cap snugly , but do not overtighten. NOTE: T o 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. WW LOWER BLADE GUARD Do not use the saw without the lower blade guar[...]

44 45 44 45 SA WDUST Periodically , sawdust will accumulate under the work table and base. This could cause difficulty in the movement of the worktable when setting up a miter cut. Frequently blow out or vacuum up the sawdust. If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection to keep debris from entering eyes. LUBRICA TION (FIG. XX) All the motor bea[...]

46 47 46 47 T o 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 s top bl ade within 10 seconds. 1. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly sticking. 2. Motor brake ove[...]

46 47 46 47 PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT -Setting Cutting Depth section. Angle of cut not accurate. Can not adjust miter . 1. Miter table unlocked. 2. Sawdust under table. 1. See OPERA TION - Miter Angle Adjustment section. 2. V a c uu m or bl ow o ut d us t . WE AR E YE PROT[...]

48 49 48 49 I.D. Description Size Qty I.D. Description Size Qty 1585 CR. RE. PAN HD. TAPPING SCREW M6*14-16 2 0KUW TERMINAL 2 2680 LOCATOR PIN 1 0LMH LOCKING CABLE TIE 1 2752 TRADE-MARK LABEL 1 0S2X LOCK HANDLE ASS’Y 1 2753 TILTING SCALE 1 246V TRIGGER SWITCH 1 07X8 ELBOW 1 25Y1 ARM #AW 1 083Z CORD CLAMP 2 25YJ CRANK HANDLE 1 084J STOP CLAMP 1 25[...]

48 49 48 49 12 in. COMPOUND MITER SA W MODEL NO. 137.212210 SCHEMA TIC A O P E R A T OR ’ S M A N U A L[...]

50 51 50 51 I.D. Description Size Qty I.D. Description Size Qty 0831 SHAFT SLEEVE 1 0KR1 LOCK NUT M16*2.0 T=16 1 2750 CAUTION LABEL 1 0KR4 LOCK NUT M8*1.25 T=8 1 2841 CENTER SHAFT 2 0KSP STRAIN RELIEF 1 0B5N COMPRESSION SPRING 1 25XZ ARM-MITER #AW 1 0CEZ PLUNGER HANDLE 1 25YG NEEDLE POINTER 1 0D7Z KNOB-HANDLE 1 25YK SET PLATE 1 0DW5 POWER CORD CLAM[...]

50 51 50 51 12 in. COMPOUND MITER SA W MODEL NO. 137.212210 SCHEMA TIC B[...]

52 53 52 53 12 in. COMPOUND MITER SA W MODEL NO. 137.212210 P ARTS LIST FOR SA W SCHEMA TIC C I.D. Description Size Qty I.D. Description Size Qty 2258 SPECIAL BOLT 1 25V3 KNOB 4 2754 WARNING LABEL 1 25XX BASE #AW 1 082J CUSHION 2 25Y0 ASSIST-FENCE #AW 1 082L BOLT 2 25Y2 EXTENSION WING #AW 1 0CDD FOOT 4 25Y3 ASSIST-FENCE #AW 1 0CFX SLIDE PLATE 3 25Y[...]

52 53 52 53 12 in. COMPOUND MITER SA W MODEL NO. 137.212210 SCHEMA TIC C I.D. Description Size Qty I.D. Description Size Qty 2258 SPECIAL BOLT 1 25V3 KNOB 4 2754 WARNING LABEL 1 25XX BASE #AW 1 082J CUSHION 2 25Y0 ASSIST-FENCE #AW 1 082L BOLT 2 25Y2 EXTENSION WING #AW 1 0CDD FOOT 4 25Y3 ASSIST-FENCE #AW 1 0CFX SLIDE PLATE 3 25Y6 EXTENSION WING #AW [...]

54 55 54 55 12 in. COMPOUND MITER SA W MOD EL NO. 13 7.212210 P ARTS LIST FOR MOTOR I.D. Description Size Qty 0JB8 WAVE WASHER 1 0JX3 HEX. SOC. SET SCREW M5*0.8-8 2 0JXC HEX. SOC. SET SCREW M6*1.0-20 1 0K38 CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M5*0.8-8 2 0K3T CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M5*0.8-25 2 0K3Y CR. RE. PAN HD. SCREW & WASHER M5*0.[...]

54 55 54 55 NOTE[...]

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