Craftsman 320.21195 User manual

Operator's Manual
9 Amp
71/4-in. Compound
with Laser Trac TM
Model No.
320.21195
Miter Saw
z_CAUTION: Read, understand and
follow all Safety Rules and Operating
instructions in this Manual before using
this product
•WARRANTY
•SAFETY
• UNPACKING
• ADJUSTMENT
. OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• ESPAI_O L
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A_
Visit our Craftsman web site: www.sears.comtcraftsman

Warranty ..................................................... Page 2
Safety Symbols ................................................. Page 3
Safety Instructions ....................................... Pages 4-11
Glossary of Terms ......................................... Pages 12-13
Unpacking ............................................................... Page 14
Description ................................................... Pages 15-18
Assembly ........................................................... Page 19
Adjustments ............................................................. Pages 20-24
Operation ............................................................... Pages 24-35
Maintenance ................................................................... Pages 35-38
Troubleshooting .............................................................. Page 39
Repair Parts ......................................................................... Pages 40-42
Sears Repair Parts Phone Numbers ......................... Back Cover
ONE YEAR FULLWARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
If this Craftsman too! fails to give complete satisfaction within one year
from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or Parts & Repair
Center or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or
replacement, if repair proves impossible)
This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps, batteries,
bits, or blades
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this
producl is ever used for commercial or rental purposes
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state
Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates tL 60179
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSI
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers
The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful
attention and understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by lhemselves
eliminate any danger The instruclions and warnings they give are no substitutes
for proper accident prevention measures
I z_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand sit safety instructions in
this manual, Including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER", "WARNING"
and "CAUTION", BEFORE using this saw. Failure to fotlow atl instructions
listed below may result In electric shock, fire andlor serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
L_ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: IndicatesDANGER,WARNING,OR
CAUTION, May be used In conjunction with other symbols or
plctographs
Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or
serious Injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of flre_ electric shock
and personal |nJury..
lL_ WARNING l FailuretoobeythissafetywarningCANresultIndeathor
serious Injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury..
l i Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result In personal
L_ CAUTION J injury to yourself or others or property damage° Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal Injury_
DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES
These inform user o! Important Information andlor Instructions that could lead to
equipment or other property damage _fnot followed Each message ls preceded by the
word "NOTE;" as in the example below:
l OTE: Equipment andlor property damage may result If these instructions arenot followed.,
WEAR YOUR L_WARN|NG: The operation of any tool with a circular
blade can result tn foretgn objects being thrown Into
your eyes, which can result tn severe eye damage°
Before beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield end a
full-face shteld when needed. We recommend e Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
safety glasses with side shield, available at Sears
Steres or other CraRsman Outlets.

[ _WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand alt instructions In this
manual before ustng the miter sew Failure to foliow all Instructions may
result tn hazardous radiation exposure, electric shock, fire andtor serious
personal Injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LASERS
This miter saw has a built-in laser Fight.The laser is a Ciass Ilia and emHs output
power of a maximum 2 5mW and 635-665nm wavelenglhs These lasers do nol
normatIy presenl an opttcal hazard However, DO NOT stare at tile beam as this can
cause flash blindness
CAUTiON:The following label Is on your tool
It indicates where the saw emits the inset lighL
BE AWARE of the laser light location when using.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE that any bystanders in the
vlclnlty of use ere made aware of the dangers of
looking directly into the laser, _VDI_ t:X ¥r_._ttflit
z_,WARNING: LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION.Avold Direct Eye
Exposure. DO NOT stare Into beam. Only turn laser beam on when the saw
is on the workplece, Class Ilia laser.
/IkWARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation
exposure,,
z_WARNING: The use of optical instruments such as, but not limited to,
telescopes or transits to view the laser beam will increase eye hazard,
DO NOT remove or deface any product }abels. Removing product labels
increases the risk of exposure to laser radiatlon.
2 The laser beam can be harmful to the eyes, ALWAYS avoid dtrect eye
exposure DO NOT look dtrecily inlo the laser beam ouIput aperture during
operation. DO NOT project the laser beam directly into the eyes of olhers Turn
laser on ONLY when making cuts
3 The laser on the miter saw is noI a loy ALWAYS keep out of the reach of children
The laser light emllted from this device SHOULD NEVER be direcled Iowards
any person for any reason.
4 BE SURE the laser beam ts aimed at a workpiece (such as wood or rough coated
surfaces) that does not have a refleclive surface
5 DO NOT use on surfaces such as sheet sleel lhat have a shiny, reflective surface
The shiny surface could reflect the beam back at lhe operator Be aware that
laser light refiecled off of a mirror or any oLher reflec!Ive surfaces can also be
dangerous
6 ALWAYS turn lhe laser beam off when not in use Leaving Ihe tool on increases
the risk of someone inadverlen_ly staring Inlo the laser's beam
' _CAUTION: ALWAYS follow only the instructions contained in this
manual when using this laser. Use of this feature in any manner other than
what appears in this manual may result tn a hazardous radiation exposure.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LASERS conL
7DO NOT attempt to modify the performance of this laser device in any way This
may result in a dangerous exposure to laser radiation,
8 ALWAYS use only the accessories that are recommended by Sears for use with
th_s product,. Use of accessories that have been designed for use with other laser
tools could result in serious injury,
9For further information regarding lasers, refer to ANSI-Z136,1 The STANDARD
FOR THE SAFE USE OF LASERS, available from the Laser Institute of Amedca
[phone]
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. DO NOT leave tools or wood scraps on
the saw while it is In operation. Cluttered workbenches and dark areas Invite
accidents
2DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as In the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust, Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3 ALWAYS keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control,
4 Make your workshop cht|dpreof with padtocks and master switches Lock tools
away when not in use.
5 MAKE SURE the work area has ample tlghtlng so you can see the work and
that there are no obstructions that will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
using your saw
PERSONAL SAFETY
1 KNOW your power tool., Read the operator's manual caretu#y Learn the saw's
applications and limitations, as welt as the specific potential hazards related to
_his tool
2, STAY ALERT, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a power tool
3DO NOT use lool while tired or under the influence of drugs, a_cehe/or
medication A momenl of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury
4DRESS properly, DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry Pull back long hai_,
Keep your hair. clothing, anrJ gEoves away from moving parts Loose clolh[ng or
long hair can be caught in moving pads Air vents often cover moving parts and
should aise be avoided
5 AVOID accidental starling Be sure switch is in "OFF" posit}on before plugging in
6REMOVE adjusting keys or blade wrenches before turning the too[ "ON".
Awrench lhat is left attached to a relating part of lhe tool may result in persona!
injury
7 DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at ell times. Proper
fooling and balance enables better control of the too__nunexpected situations

PERSONALSAFETYeont,
8 ALWAYSSECUREYOURWORK° Use clamps or avise to hold work when
practical It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool
g USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT, Always wear eye protection, Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions
10 NEVER stand on too!, Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or tf the
blade is accidentally contacted
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
I _WARNING: SE SURE to read and understand ell Instructions before
operating this saw. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
In electric shook, fire and/or serious personal injury,
1. ALWAYS Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the
workplace to a stable plat/otto. Holding the work by hand or against your body
is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
2. DO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool and blade for your application.
The correct loci and blade will do the job better and safer at the rate tor which it
is designed,
3 DO NOT use the tool If switch does not turn tt "On"or "Off"° Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch Is dangerous and must be repaired
4 DISCONNECT the plug from the power source before making any
adlustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starling the tool accidentally.
5, NEVER leave the tool running unattended, ALWAYS turn It off° DO NOT
leave until the tool comes to acomplete stop.
6STORE Idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous tn the hands of untrained users
7 MAINTAIN tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools wtth sharp cutting edges are tess likely to bind and are easier
to control
8CHECK for mlsaftgnment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition thai may affect the tool's operation tf damaged, have
the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
lools
g USE ONLY accessories that are recommended for this tool. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool
10 NEVER cut metals or masonry products with thts tool, This miter saw is designed
for use ONLY on wood and wood-like products
11 KEEP blade guards tn place and In good working order.

ELECTRICALSAFETY
z&WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminal or plug when
Installing or removing the plug from an outleL
1Double insulated tools are equipped w_th a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other)_Thls plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way_ If the plug does not fit fully in the Cover of (_lj_'_
outlet, reverse the plug_ If it still does not lit, Grounded
contact a qualified electrlctan to install a Outlet Box-- _ _.._-.
polarized outlet Do not change the plug in any (_..j It'_
way
2 Double lnsulalfonD eliminates the need for the
three-wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system. Applicable only to Class tl
(double-insulated) tools This compound miter
saw is a double insulated tool
z_WARNING: Double Insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal
safety precautions when operating thtstool.
3 BEFORE plugging in lhe tool, BE SURE that the outlet voltage supplied is withtn
the voltage marked on the tool's data plate DO NOT use "AC only" rated tools with
a DC power supply,
4 AVOID body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators There Is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded
5DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions or use power too_s In
wet or damp locations. Water entering a power tool wtl_ increase the rlsk of
electric shock This tool is intended for indoor use only
6 if operating apower tool In damp locations Is unavoidable, ALWAYS USE a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power to your toot. ALWAYS WEAR
electrfelan's rubber gloves and footwear In damp conditions,
7INSPECT tool cords for damage. Have damaged toot cords repaired at a Sears
Service Center BE SURE to stay constantly aware of the cord location and keep it
welt away from the moving blade
8 DO NOT abuse tile cord° NEVER Use the cord to carry the toot by or to pull
the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock

EXTENSION CORDS
Use aproper extension cord. ONLY use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of
power and overheating of tool
For this tool an AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of a least 14-gauge is
recommended for an extension cord of 25- ft. or less in length Use 12-gauge for an
extension cord of 50-It Extension cords 100-fto or longer are not recommended.,
Remember, a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger number
(14-gauge wire has more capacily than 16-gauge wire; 12-gauge wire has more
capacity than 14-gauge) When in doubl use lhe smaller number
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an outdoor extension cord marked
"W-A" or "W" These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric
shock,
Z_ CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the working arem Posltfon
the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions
while you are working with apower tool,
Z_ WARNING: Check extension cords before each use+ Ifdamaged
replace immediately, Never use tool with e damaged cord since touching
the damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting In serloue Injury,
The label on your tool may include the following symbols
V ............................... Volts
A............................ Amps
Hz ........................ Hedz
W.......................... Watts
rain .................. Minu_es
'-,............................. Alternating Current
................... Direct Current
No-lead Speed
Q ....................... Class II construction
,/min ............... Revolulions or Strokes per minule
Z_ ......... Indicates danger, warning caution
It means altentiont Your safety is involved

SERVICE SAFETY
1 tf any part of this saw Is missing or should break, bend, or fall In any way;
or should any electrical component fall to perform properly: SHUT OFF the
power switch and remove the saw plug from the power source and have the
missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation
2 Tool service must be performed only at aSears Parts and Repair Cente_
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk
of injury
3 When servicing a tool, use onJy fdentlca] replacement parts° Follow
instructions in the maintenance sectlon of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of etectdc
shock or Injury
SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS
1Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn the
applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards
related to thls tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire
or serious injury
2ALWAYS firmly clamp or bolt your miter saw to a secure, stable workbench or
table at approximately hip height
3 BE SURE that all adjustments are secure BEFORE making a cut,
4ALWAYS make sure that the miter table and saw arm (beret function) are locked
in position BEFORE operating your saw_ Lock the miter table by securely
tightening the miter lock lever, Lock the saw arm (bevel function) by securely
tightening the bevel lock knob
5 USE the hold down clamp (included) to secure the workpiece, WHENEVER
possible.
6 BE SURE that the blade path Is free of nails. ALWAYS carefully Inspect lumber
and remove all nails BEFORE cutting
7 ALWAYS be sure that the blade clears the workplece, NEVER start the saw
with the blade touching the workptece, ALWAYS allow the motor to come up
to full speed BEFORE starting a cut
8SUPPORT iong workpleces when cuttfng to mlnlmlze the risk of blade
pinching or kickback. The saw may stip, walk or stIde while cutting tong or heavy
boards,
9 NEVER use a length-stop on the free (scrap end) of a cfamped workplsce,
NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workplace in any operation
If a work clamp and length stop are used together, THEY MUST BOTH BE
INSTALLED on the SAME SIDE of the saw table to prevent the saw from
catching the ioose end and kicking up
10, NEVER cut more than one piece at a tlmeo DO NOT STACK more than one
workpfece on the worktable at e ttme.
I1 AVOID awkward operations and hand posltlorts where asudden slip could
cause your hand to move Into the blade. ALWAYS make sure that you have
good balance. NEVER operate your saw on the floor or In a crouched
posltlom
12 NEVER stand or have any part of your body In line with the path of
the blade.

SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS cOnto
13, ONLY USE the correct blades° Use the rlght blade size, style and cutting speed
tor the material and the type or cut, DO NOT use biades with Incorrect size holes
NEVER use blade washers or blade bolts that are detective or incorrect The
maximum blade capacity for this saw is 7V4-inehes
14 ALWAYS keep blades clean, sharp and with the sufficient seL Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback
15 DO NOT use dul! or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easity, or cause
kickback
16 DO NOT remove the saw's blade guards, NEVER operate the saw with any
guard or cover removed. MAKE SURE that all guards are operating properly
BEFORE each use,
17 NEVER hand hold a workplace that Is too smelt to be clamped, ALWAYS
keep your hands clear of the "no hands" zone.
18 NEVER perform any operation freehand. ALWAYS place the workplace to be
cut on the miler saw tabie and position it firmty against the fence as a backstop
ALWAYS use the fence
lg NEVER appfy lubricants to the blade when it is running. NEVER use sotvents to
clean plastic parts. Solvents could posstbty dissolve or otherwise damage the
material
20, KEEP YOUR HANDS AWAY from the cutting area, DO NOT reach under the
material being cut or in the blade's cutting path with your fingers or hand for any
reason. ALWAYS turn the power off
z_,WARNING: Blade continues to turn after power to sew cuts ell To
avoid possible serious Injury, after releasing trigger switch to cut power,
allow the saw biade to stop rotating BEFORE raising the blade out of the
workpteceo
21. NEVER reach behind, under or within three Inches of the blade and its
cutting path with your hands or fingers for any reason,
22, NEVER, for any reason, touch the bfade or other moving parts during usm
23 DO NOTturn the motor switch on end off rapldly, This could cause the blade
to loosen, which could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and
allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the saw trom the
power source and securely tighten the blade boJt
24 ALWAYS turn off the saw before disconnecting It to avoid accidental starting
when reconnecting the saw to a power supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended
whtte connected to a power supply
25, KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS clean and free of chips or dusl. To avoid motor
damage, the motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust
from interfering with the motor ventilation,
26 NEVER lift this tool by gripping the cutting handle or the miter fenceoThls
may cause mtsallgnment. ALWAYS carry saw by holding the base or carry
by the support bracket/carrying hendfe after you have locked the saw srm
In the "DOWN" position.
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