Craftsman 137.212372 User manual

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Operator’s Manual
10 IN. SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW
WITH LASER TRAC®
Model No. 137.212372
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
●Espanol p.
Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
●Lead from lead-based paints,
●Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products, and
●Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles. Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
SECTION PAGE
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 2
Product Specications ........................................................................................... 3
Symbols.................................................................................................................. 4
Power Tool Safety .................................................................................................. 5
Compound Miter Saw Safety ................................................................................. 8
Electrical Requirements and Safety ....................................................................... 10
Accessories and Attachments ................................................................................ 12
Tools Needed for Assembly ................................................................................... 13
Carton Contents .................................................................................................... 14
Know Your Sliding Compound Miter Saw .............................................................. 15
Glossary of Terms .................................................................................................. 16
Assembly ............................................................................................................... 18
Adjustments ........................................................................................................... 24
Operation ............................................................................................................... 31
Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................... 46
Parts List ............................................................................................................... 48
Repair Protection Agreements .............................................................................. 53
2015/06
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARRANTY
CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material
or workmanship. WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective product will receive free repair
or replacement at option of seller. For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or
replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty
This warranty does not cover the blade, which is an expendable part that can wear out from
normal use within the warranty period. This ONE YEAR warranty is void if this product is
ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person. For 90 DAY
commercial and rental terms, see the Craftsman warranty web page. This warranty gives
you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR:
Power Source ........................................ 120V AC, 60 Hz, 15 Amp
Speed .................................................... 4800 RPM (No load)
Electric Brake ........................................ Yes
Double Insulated ................................... Yes
BLADE:
Diameter ................................................ 10 in.
Arbor Hole ............................................. 5/8 in.
MITER SAW:
Miter Detent Stops ................................. 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45° Right & Left
Bevel Positive Stops .............................. 0°, 33.9°, 45° Left
CUTTING CAPACITY:
Crosscut ............................................... 3-9/16 in. x 12 in.
Miter 45° Right & Left ............................ 3-9/16 in. x 8 in.
Bevel 45° Left ........................................ 1-5/8 in. x 12 in.
45° Miter and 45° Bevel Left ................. 1-5/8 in. x 8 in.
Crown Molding Nested .......................... 4-1/8 in.
Base Molding Against Fence ................. 3-1/2 in.
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 is worn,
cut or damaged in any way. Before using your tool, it is critical that you read
and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow these rules could result
in serious injury to you or damage to the tool.
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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.
DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
SYMBOLS
SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.
PROHIBITION
WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields.
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL: To reduce
the risk of injury, user and all bystanders must read and understand
instruction manual before using this product.
SUPPORT AND CLAMP WORK
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE: Failure to keep your hands
away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
WEAR RESPIRATORY AND HEARING PROTECTION: Always wear
respiratory and hearing protection.

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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 following.
1. READ and become familiar
with the entire Operator’s
Manual. LEARN the tool’s
application, limitations and possible
hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in
working order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES. Form the habit
of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed
from the tool before turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
5. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
power tools in damp locations, or
expose them to rain or snow. Keep
work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors
and bystanders should be kept a
safe distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD
PROOF with padlocks, master
switches or by removing starter
keys.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will
do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not
force the tool or an attachment
to do a job for which it was not
designed.
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION
CORDS. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to
use the one heavy enough to carry
the current that the product will
draw. An undersized cord will result
in a drop in line voltage and in
loss of power which will cause the
tool overheat. The table on page
11 shows the proper wire gauge
size usage to each extension cord
length and ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do
not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
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12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes and could
cause permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles (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. NOTE: Glasses
or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure
you when they break.
13. WEAR A FACE MASK
OR DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.
14. SECURE WORK. Use
clamps or a vice to hold
work when practical. It is
safer than using your hand and
it frees both hands to operate
the tool.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM
POWER SOURCE before servicing,
and when changing accessories
such as blades, bits and cutters.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in the OFF
position before plugging the tool in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES. Consult
this Operator’s Manual for
recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories
may cause risk of injury to yourself
or others.
18. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended
function – check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting
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 LEAVE THE TOOL
RUNNING UNATTENDED. 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 NOT OVERREACH. Keep
proper footing and balance at all
times. NEVER reach across the
path of the cutting blade while tool
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22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
23. DO NOT use power tool in
presence of ammable liquids
or gases.
24. DO NOT operate the tool if you are
under the in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-ventilated area and provide
for proper dust removal.
26. People with
electronic
devices, such as pacemakers,
should consult their physician(s)
before using this product. Operation
of electrical equipment in close
proximity to a heart pacemaker
could cause interference or failure
of the pacemaker.
27. WEAR HEARING
PROTECTION to reduce the
risk of induced hearing loss.
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SLIDING 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
qualied person.
3. ALWAYS hold the work rmly
against the fence and table.
DO NOT perform any operation
free hand (use clamp wherever
possible).
4. KEEP HANDS out of the path of
the saw blade. If the workpiece
you are cutting would cause your
hands to be within 7-1/2 in. of the
saw blade, the workpiece should
be clamped in place before making
the cut.
5. BE SURE the blade is sharp, runs
freely and is free of vibration.
6. ALLOW the motor to come up to
full speed before starting a cut.
7. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS
CLEAN and free of chips or dust.
8. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles
are tight before cutting, even if the
table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
9. BE SURE both the blade and the
collar are clean and the arbor bolt
is tightened securely.
10. USE only blade collars specied for
your saw.
11. NEVER use blades larger in
diameter than 10 inches.
12. NEVER apply lubricants to the
blade when it is running.
13. ALWAYS check the blade
for cracks or damage before
operation. Replace a cracked or
damaged blade immediately.
14. NEVER use blades recommended
for operation at less than
4800 RPM.
15. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in
place and use at all times.
16. NEVER reach around the saw
blade.
17. MAKE SURE the blade is not
contacting the workpiece before
the switch is turned ON.
18. IMPORTANT: After completing the
cut, release the trigger and wait for
the blade to stop before returning
the saw to the raised position.
19. MAKE SURE the blade has come
to a complete stop before removing
or securing the workpiece,
changing the workpiece angle or
changing the angle of the blade.
20. NEVER cut metals or masonry
products with this tool. This miter
saw is designed for use on wood
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21. NEVER cut small pieces. If the
workpiece being cut would cause
your hand or ngers to be within
7-1/2 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 ammable liquids or
gases.
24. NEVER use solvents to clean
plastic parts. Solvents could
possibly dissolve or otherwise
damage the material.
25. SHUT OFF the power before
servicing or adjusting the tool.
26. DISCONNECT the saw from
the power source and clean the
machine when nished using.
27. MAKE SURE the work area is
clean before leaving the machine.
28. SHOULD any part of your miter
saw be missing, damaged, or
fail in any way, or any electrical
component fail to perform properly,
lock the switch and remove the
plug from the power supply outlet.
Replace missing, damaged, or
failed parts before resuming
operation.
29. Because of the downward cutting
motion, your safety requires that
you stay very alert to keeping
hands and ngers away from the
path that the blade travels.
30. BE SURE all guards are in place
and working. If a guard seems slow
to return to its normal position or
“hangs-up”, adjust or repair it
immediately. Be alert at all times
- especially during repetitive,
monotonous operations. Don’t be
lulled into carelessness due to a
false sense of security. Blades
are extremely unforgiving. Clean
the lower guard frequently to help
visibility and movement. Unplug
before adjustment or cleaning.
31. Abrasive cut-off wheels should
not be used on miter saws. Miter
saw guards are not appropriate for
abrasive cut-off wheels.
32. TO AVOID loss of control or placing
hands in the path of the blade,
hold or clamp all material securely
against the fence when cutting. Do
not perform operations freehand.
33. SUPPORT long material at the
same height as the saw table.
34. AFTER completing a cut, release
the trigger switch and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop,
then raise the saw blade from the
workpiece.
35. LOCK the miter saw head in the
down position during transport or
when not in use.
36. DRY RUN - It is important to know
where the blade will intersect
with the workpiece during cutting
operations. Always perform a
simulated cutting sequence with
the power tool switched OFF
to gain an understanding of the
projected path of the saw blade.
At some extreme angles, the
right or left side fence might have
to be removed to ensure proper
clearance prior to making a cut.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this saw has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will t in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not t fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not t, contact a qualied 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 avoid electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement
parts when servicing a tool with
double insulation. Servicing
should be performed by a
qualified technician.
2. Do not use power tools in wet or
damp locations or expose them
to rain or snow.
MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION
IMPORTANT:
To avoid motor damage, the motor
should be blown out or vacuumed
frequently to keep sawdust from
interfering with the motor ventilation.
1. CONNECT this saw to a 120 V, 15 A
circuit with a 15 A time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker. Using the wrong size
fuse can damage the motor.
2. If the motor won’t start, release the
trigger switch immediately. UNPLUG
THE SAW. Check the saw blade to
make sure it turns freely. If the blade
is free, try to start the saw again. If
the motor still does not start, refer to
the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR
SPECIFICATIONS
The AC motor used in this saw is
a universal, nonreversible type.
See “MOTOR” in the “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” section on page 3.
To avoid electrical hazards, fire
hazards, or damage to the tool, use
proper circuit protection. Your saw
is wired at the factory for 120 V
operation. Connect to a 120 V,
15 A circuit and use a 15 A time
delay fuse or circuit breaker. To
avoid shock or fire, if power cord is
worn or cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS –
DOUBLE INSULATED
The power tool is double insulated to
provide a double thickness of insulation
between you and tool’s electrical
system. All exposed metal parts are
isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation.
Replacement parts – When servicing
use only identical replacement parts.
Polarized plugs – This saw has a plug
that looks like the one shown below:
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Be sure your extension cord is
properly wired and in good condition.
Always replace a damaged extension
cord or have it repaired by a qualied
person before using it. Protect your
extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for
your tools. This circuit must not be
less than a #14 wire with a 15 A time lag
fuse. NOTE: When using an extension
cord on a circuit with a #14 wire, the
extension cord must not exceed 25 feet
in length. Before connecting the tool 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 damage
the motor.
In all cases make certain the
receptacle in question is properly
grounded. If you are not sure, have
a certified electrician check the
receptacle.
3. If the tool suddenly stalls while
cutting wood, release the trigger
switch, unplug the tool, and free the
blade from the wood. The saw may
now be started and the cut nished.
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 VOLTAGE is more than
10% above or below the
nameplate voltage rating. For
heavy loads, the voltage at
motor terminals must equal the
voltage specied on the nameplate.
c. IMPROPER or dull saw blades
are used.
5. Most motor troubles may be traced
to loose or incorrect connections,
overload, low voltage or inadequate
power supply wiring. Always check
the connections, the load and
supply circuit if the motor doesn’t
run well. Check minimum gauge for
the length of cord you are using on
the chart below.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION
CORDS
Use a proper extension cord. Make
sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage, resulting in loss
of power and cause overheating. The
table below shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
CAUTION
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)
(When using 120 volts only)
Ampere Rating Total length of Cord
More Than Not More Than 25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150ft.
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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 meet the
requirements under recommended
accessories is prohibited. Do not
use accessories such as shaper
cutters or dado sets. Ferrous metal
cutting and the use of abrasive
wheels is prohibited.
● Do not attempt to modify this
tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this tool.
Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to
possible serious injury.
ACCESSORIES
Visit your Sears Hardware Department
or see the Sears Power and Hand Tool
Catalog to purchase recommended
accessories for this power tool.
● To avoid the risk of personal injury,
do not modify this power tool or use
accessories not recommended by
Sears.
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Read warnings and conditions on
your CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE.
Do not operate the saw without the
proper saw blade guard in place.
Carbide is a very hard but brittle
material. Care should be taken while
mounting, using, and storing carbide
tipped blades to prevent accidental
damage. Slight shocks, such as
striking the tip while handling, can
seriously damage the blade. Foreign
objects in the workpiece, such as
wire or nails, can also cause tips
to crack or break off. Before using,
always visually examine the blade
and tips for bent blade, cracks,
breakage, missing or loose tips, or
other damage. Do not use if damage
is suspected. Failure to heed safety
instructions and warnings can
result in serious bodily injury.
BLADE INFORMATION
●Always use a crosscut blade that is
designed for cutting across the wood
grain. NEVER use Rip, Combination,
Plywood, Dado or Abrasive type saw
blades at any time
●Always use a 10 in. diameter blade with
either a 5/8 in. arbor hole, speed rating
must be at least 4800 RPM.
●Read and understand all instructions
provided with each blade before using
on this miter saw.
There are two main materials used for
saw blades; high-speed steel (HSS) and
carbide tipped (TCT). While the HSS
blades are generally less expensive
than carbide tipped, TCT blades will
stay sharper longer than HSS. As a
general rule the more teeth per inch (TPI)
the smoother the cut. Please read the
information provided on the blade for
more details for their use.
General Purpose Wood Cutting: 24 - 40 TPI
Fine Woodworking Cutting: 60 - 80 TPI
Non-ferrous Metal Cutting:
Use only special blades designed for
cutting this type of material.
Plastic Cutting:
Use only special blades designed for
cutting plastic.
NOTE: When cutting non-ferrous or
plastic, be sure to clean up completely
after each use. Take special care with
metal shavings after each cut, these can
cause damage to the table top. ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
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COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
Should not gap or overlap when square is ipped over (see dotted gure).
Should not gap or overlap when square
ipped over (see dotted gure).
Draw light line on
board along this edge.
Straight edge or a 3/4 in. board, this
edge must be perfectly straight.
Phillips Screwdriver
Blade Wrench Adjustable Wrench
4 mm & 6 mm
Hex Wrench
Combination Square
Supplied Not supplied
Slotted Screwdriver
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
Straight Edge

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CARTON CONTENTS
Miter Saw
Blade Wrench Dust Bag Hold-Down Clamp Miter Handle
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 handle. It may
cause misalignment. Lift machine
by the built-in carry handle.
2. Place the saw on a secure
stationary work surface.
3. Separate all parts from the packing
material. Check each one with the
illustration to make certain all items
are accounted for before discarding
any packing material.
If any part is missing or damaged,
do not attempt to assemble the
miter saw, or plug in the power cord
until the missing or damaged part is
correctly replaced. Call 1-800-843-
1682 for missing or damaged part
replacement. To avoid electric shock,
use only identical replacement parts
when servicing double insulated
tools. Call 1-888-331-4569 for
replacement parts.
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Bevel Detent Pin
Table Base Miter Handle
Blade
Trigger Switch Handle
Carrying Handle
Upper Blade Guard
ON/OFF
Trigger Switch
Table Insert
Positive Stop Lock Lever
Motor
Positive Miter Detents
Hold-down Latch
Dust bag port
Slide Carriage
Lock Knob
Slide Carriage
Left Extension Table
Right Extension Table
Laser ON/OFF Switch
Mounting Hole
Safety Lock
Switch
Lower Blade
Guard
Hold-down Clamp
KNOW YOUR SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW
Laser Horizontal
Adjustment Knob
Laser Trac®
Laser Guide
Laser Vertical
Adjustment Knob

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AMPERAGE (AMPS) – A measure
of the ow 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
accessories and allows for workbench
or leg set mounting.
BEVEL LOCK HANDLE – Locks the
miter saw at a desired bevel angle.
BEVEL SCALE – To measure the
bevel angle of the saw blade 0° to 47°
left.
CARBIDE TIPPED – Extremely hard
steel pieces with sharp cutting edges
fastened to cutting tools such as saw
blades.
COVER PLATE SCREW – Loosen this
screw and rotate the plate for access to
the blade arbor bolt.
EXTENSION CORD – An electric cord
used between power tools and outlets to
extend the range of the tools. The more
amerage your tool uses, the longer the
distance, the larger the size of the wire
needed in your extension cord.
EYE PROTECTION – Googles or
spectacles intended to protect your
eyes. Eye protection should meet the
requirements of ANSI Z.87.1 (USA) or
CSA Z94.3-M88 (Canada).
FACE SHIELD – An impact resistant
shield that helps to protect your face
from chips, sparks, small debris.
Should only be used in conjunction with
additional eye protection.
FENCE – Helps to keep the workpiece
from moving when sawing. Scaled to
assist with accurate cutting.
GUARD – Protective devise that forms
a barrier between a hazardous object
such as a blade, wheel or cutter and
the operator.
HOLD-DOWN LATCH – Locks the
miter saw in the lowered position for
compact storage and transportation.
INSTRUCTION OR OPERATOR’S
MANUAL – Booklet accompanying
your power tool that describes the
hazards and safe operation procedures,
outlines basic tool operation, care and
maintenance.
MITER HANDLE – Used to rotate the
table, and to rotate the saw to a right or
left cutting position.
MITER SCALE – Measures the miter
angle of the saw blade. Positive stop
index points have been provided at 0°,
15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45° right and left.
MOUNTING HOLES – To mount the
miter saw to a stable surface.
ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH – To start
the tool, squeeze the trigger. Release
the trigger to turn off the miter saw.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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POSITIVE STOP LOCKING LEVER –
Locks the miter saw at a preset positive
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 released.
WARNING LABELS – Read and
understand for your own safety. Make
sure all labels are present on machine
and legible.
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE –
Convenient storage to prevent
misplacing the blade wrench.
WOODWORKING TERMS
ARBOR – The shaft on which a blade
is mounted.
BEVEL CUT – An angle cut made
through the face of the workpiece.
COMPOUND CUT – An angled cut
to both the edge and face of a board,
most common use is with crown
molding.
CROSS CUT – A cut which runs across
the board perpendicular to the grain.
FREEHAND – Performing a cut without
using a fence (guide), hold down or
other proper device to prevent the
workpiece from twisting during the
cutting operation.
HEEL – Misalignment of the blade.
KERF – The width of a saw cut,
determined by the thickness and set of
the blade.
KICKBACK – sudden and unintended
movement of the tool or workpiece. It is
typically caused by binding or pinching
of the workpiece.
MITER CUT – A miter is a type of joint
where the two parts to be joined are cut
at an angle, and typically the nished
joint forms a 90-degree angle. Also
commonly spelled “mitre”.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM)
– The number of turns completed by a
spinning object in one minute.
SAW BLADE PATH – The area of the
workpiece or table top directly in line
with the travel of the blade or the part
of the workpiece which will be cut.
SET – The distance between two saw
blade tips, bent outward in opposite
directions to each other. The further
apart the tips are, the greater the set.
THIN-KERF BLADE – Thinner than
normal blades, remove less material,
smaller kerfs (between 0.065 in. and
0.070 in.). Blade thinness also may
increase the heat generated while
cutting.
WORKPIECE – The wood being
cut. The surfaces of a workpiece are
commonly referred to as faces, ends
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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.
CUTTING HEAD (FIG. A)
Raising
1. Push down slightly on the trigger
switch handle (1).
2. Pull out the hold-down latch (2).
3. Raise the cutting head to the
uppermost position.
NOTE: This cutting head is spring
loaded.
To avoid injury and damage to the
saw, transport and store the miter
saw with the cutting head locked in
the down position. Never use the
hold-down latch to hold the cutting
head in a down position for cutting
operations.
Fig. A
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When transporting or storing the miter
saw, the cutting head should always be
locked in the down position.
1. Push the cutting head down.
2. Press the hold-down latch (2) in
to lock.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never
carry the miter saw by the trigger
switch handle or the cutting arm.
INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE
(FIG. B)
1. Thread the miter handle (1) into the
hole (2) located at the front of the
miter table.
Fig. B
INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. C)
1. Install the dust bag (1) onto the
exhaust port (2) on the miter saw.
Fit the connecting tube of dust bag
assembly and the exhaust port
together.
NOTE:
●The dust bag assembly should be
angled toward the right side of the
saw for best results. This will also
avoid any interference during the
saw operation.
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● To empty the dust bag, pull out the
dust bag assembly from exhaust
port. Open zipper on underside of
bag and empty into waste container.
IMPORTANT: Check frequently and
empty bag before it gets full.
Do not use this saw to cut and/or sand
metals. The hot chips or sparks may
ignite sawdust from the bag material.
Fig. C
INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN
CLAMP (FIG. D, D-1)
1. Loosen the knob (1) from the rear
side of the saw base.
2. Place the hold-down clamp (2) in
one of the mounting holes (3).
3. Tighten the knob (1).
NOTE: There are no knob to
secure clamp when place in two
front mounting holes. The clamp
will secure itself to the base when
turning the clamp knob (4) to clamp
the workpiece. Do not use your
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other hand to hold the clamp when
tightening. Only turn the clamp
knob (4) to secure clamp to table.
The clamp will tilt at an angle and
secure itself when tightened.
Fig. D
Fig. D-1
UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE
(FIG. E)
After removing the saw from the carton,
loosen the slide carriage lock knob (1),
located on the right side of the slide
carriage. When transporting or storing
the miter saw, the slide carriage should
always be locked in position.
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Fig. E
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
BLADE
●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.
● Only use a 10 in. diameter blade.
NOTE: The miter saw comes
with the saw blade already
installed. Make sure the blade is
installed correctly and is tight
before operating saw.
●NEVER cut metals or masonry
products with this tool. This miter
saw is designed for use on wood
and wood-like products only.
Removing the Blade (Fig. F, G, H)
1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.
2. Raise the cutting head to the
upright position, slide the cutting
head assembly completely toward
the rear of the unit and tighten the
sliding carriage lock knob (1).
(Fig. E)
3. Raise the lower blade guard (1) to
the uppermost position. (Fig. F)
4. While holding the lower blade
guard (1), loosen the cover plate
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screw (2) with a Phillips screwdriver.
5. Rotate the cover plate (3) to expose
the arbor bolt (4).
6. Place the blade wrench over the
arbor bolt (4).
Fig. F
7. Locate the arbor lock button (5) on
the motor, below the trigger switch
handle. (Fig. G)
8. Press the arbor lock button (5),
holding it in rmly while turning the
blade wrench clockwise. This will
engage the arbor lock allowing the
arbor bolt to be loosened with the
blade wrench. Continue to hold the
arbor lock button (5), while turning
the wrench clockwise to loosen the
arbor bolt (4-Fig. F). (Fig. G)
Fig. G
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