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CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructionsbefore first use of

this product.

???Safety

???Features

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Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

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Your saw has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,

performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this saw making it easy to maintain and operate.

&CAUTION: Carefully reacFthrOughthis entire owner'smanual before using your new, saw. Pay

close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols including Danger,

Warning and Caution. If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

SYMBOL

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MEANING

SAFETY ALERT'SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or picto-

graphs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand

completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner'smanual

and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing others who may use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

???KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's

manual carefully. Learn the saw'sapplications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool,

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY

PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES. Get in the habit of checking to see that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on saw.

IMPORTANT

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears store for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.

KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAI'_.Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON- MENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, in damp or wet loca- tions, or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

???KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating.

???MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks and master switches, or by removing starter keys.

???DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

???USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for.

Don'tuse it for a purpose not intended.

USE THE 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 overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI- CALLY and replace if damaged.

DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonslip foot- wear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

???ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

???PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

???PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

MSECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It'ssafer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

mMAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor- mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.

MAVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

mUSE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

???NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin- tentionally contacted.

???CHECK 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 must be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT- TENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

mRRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your miter saw to a workbench or table at approximately hip height.

USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not use blades with incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity of your sew is 10 in.

mKEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP AND WITH SUFRCIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

mDO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE GUARDS. Never operate the sew with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use.

mKEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around or under the blade

while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.

_k WARNING: Blade coasts after turn off.

???DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

mINSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at a Sears store. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.

mUSE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked.

nDO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by a qualified service technician at a Sears store.

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.

ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES to minimize risk of blade pinching and kickback. Saw may slip, walk, or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.

BEFORE MAKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL

ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and workpiece is driven back towards the operator. It can pull your hand into the blade resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.

AVOID CU'R'INGNAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the work- piece when possible.

NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use.

NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN CONTACT WITH WORKPIECE. Allow motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.

MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW

ARM (BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN

POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Look the miter table by securely tightening the miter lock handle. Look the sew arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the bevel lock knob.

NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE

SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used together, they must both be installed on the same side of the sew table to prevent the sew from catching the loose end and kicking up.

NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREE- HAND". Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and position it firmly against the fence as a backstop. Always use the fence.

NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.

NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches of the blade and its cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason,

???NEVER reach to pick up a workpiooe, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the cutting path of the blade.

???AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. NEVER operate your miter sew on the floor or in a crouched position.

???NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade.

ALWAYS release the power switch and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising it out of the workpiece.

DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. This could cause the sew blade to loosen and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the sew blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnect your saw

from the power supply and securely retighten the blade bolt.

REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made by qualified service technician at a Sears store.

WARNING: When servicing use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes,

NEVER leave the miter sew unattended while connected to a power source.

POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electdcian to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISS- ING or should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the power switch, remove the miter sew plug from the power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-

DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,

OR ANY MEDICATION.

lALWAYS STAY ALERTI Do not allow familiarity (gained fTom frequent use of your saw) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

lSTAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common

sense. Do not operate tool when you ere tired. Do not rush.

lMAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc- tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your sew.

lALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting it, to avoid accidental starting when re-connect- ing to power supply.

lSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them

frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc- tions also.

Arbor

The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Bevel Cut

A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 ?? to the miter table.

Crosscut

A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain of the workpiece.

Compound Miter Cut

A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time,

Freehand

Performing a cut without using a fence, miter gage, fixture, work clamp, or other proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting or moving during the cut.

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products. Miter Cut

A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 ?? to the fence.

Resin

A sticky, sap based substance.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute

Saw Blade Path

The area over. under, behind, or in front of the blade.

As it applies to the workpiece, that area which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.

Set

The distance that the tip of the sawblade tooth is bent (or set) outward from the face of the blade.

Throw-Back

Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback. Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing, such as a workpiece not being against the fence, being dropped into the blade, or being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade.

Through Sewing

Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the thickness of the workpiece.

Workplece

The item on which the cutting operation is being done. The surfaces of a workpieca are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

Zero Clearance Throat Plate

A plastic throat plate inserted in the miter table that allows for blade clearance, When you make your first cut with your compound miter saw, the saw blade cuts a slot through the throat plate the exact width of the blade. This provides for a zero clearance kerf that minimizes workpiece tear-out.

No Hands Zone

The area between the marked lines on the left and right side of the miter table base. This zone is identified by no hands zone labels placed inside the marked lines on the miter table base.

Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0??/Bevel 0??: 5-1/2 in. W x 2-1/16 in. T

Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 45??/Bevel 0??: 3-3/4 in. W x 2-1/16 in. T

Maximum Cutting Capacity with Miter at 0??/Bevel 45??: 5-112 in. W x 1-112 in. T

Your Compound Miter Saw has been shipped completely assembled except for the blade and dust guide.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are

replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

???Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and check with the list of loose parts. See Figure 2.

???Remove the packing materials from around your

saw.

Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface. Although small, this saw is

heavy. To avoid back injury, get help when needed.

???Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the saw, identified all loose parts, and satisfactorily operated your new saw.

???Your saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in the down position. To release sew arm, push down on top of sew arm and pull out the lock pin. See Figure 4.

???Lift the saw arm by the handle. Hand pressure should remain on the saw arm to prevent sudden rise upon release of the lock pin.

???Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER

SAW

See Figure 3.

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.

A WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless. Remember that a

careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

9 AMP MOTOR

Your saw has a powerful 9 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cuffing jobs. It is made with all ball bearings, and has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing.

CU'I-rlNG CAPACITIES

When the miter angle (miter table) Is set at 0 ?? and the bevel angle Is set at 0??:

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 5-1/2 in. wide x 2-1/16 in. thick.

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at 45 ?? and the bevel angle Is set at 0??:

Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 3-3/4 in. wide x 2-1/16 in. thick.

When the miter angle (miter table) is set at O?? and the bevel angle is set at 450:

.Your saw will cut materials up to a maximum of 5-1/2 in. wide x 1-1/2 in. thick.

LOCK-OFF

UPPERLEVER

BLADEGUARD

DUSTGUIDE

BEVEL

LOCKKNOB

FENCE

SWITCHTRIGGER

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

"NOHANDSZONP

BOUNDARYUNE

NOHANDS

ZONE LABEL

MITER SCALE

MITER TABLE CLAMP

See Figure 4.

The miter table clamp securely locks your saw at desired miter angles.

SAWARM

TRIGGER LOCK

See Figure 6.

To prevent unauthorized use of your compound miter saw, we suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a padlock through the hole in the switch trigger, A lock with a shackle up to 13/64 in. diameter may be used. When the lock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

Fig. 4

LOCK-OFF LEVER

See Figure 5.

The switch trigger is equipped with a lock-off lever to reduce the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-

Off lever must be pressed down with the palm of your hand to turn the saw on. The spring loaded lever will spring back into the lock-off position when the switch trigger is released.

LOCK-OFF

LEVER

TRIGGER

Fig. 5

POSITIVE STOPS ON MITER TABLE

Positive stops have been provided at 0 ??, 22-1/2 ?? and 45 ??. The 22-1/2 ?? and 45 ?? positive stops have been

provided on both the left and right side of the miter table.

BEVEL LOCK KNOB

The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at desired bevel angles. Positive stop adjustment screws have been provided on each side of the saw arm. These adjustment screws are for

making fine adjustments at 0?? and 45 ??. See pages 17 and 18.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

An electric brake has been provided to quickly stop

blade rotation after the switch is released.

FENCE

The fence on your compound miter sew has been provided to hold your workpiece securely against when making all cuts.

SELF4tETRACTING LOWER BLADE

GUARD

The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see-through plastic that provides protection from each side of the blade. It retracts over the upper blade guard as the saw is lowered into the workpiece.

MOUNTING HOLES

See Figure 7.

Your compound miter sew should be permanently mounted to a firm supporting surface such as work- bench. Four 3/8 in. bolt holes have been provided in the sew base for this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely using 318 in. machine bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the sew base, lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the workbench.

Tighten all four bolts securely.

The hole pattern for an 18 in. x 24 in. workbench is shown in Figure 7. Carefully check the workbench after mounting to make sure that no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the workbench to the floor before operating.

AWARNING: Always make sure your compound miter saw is securely mounted to a workbench or

an approved workstand. Failure to do so could result in an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.

r

18 in.

Fig. 7

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your saw has a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that Is 120 volts,

60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do net operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

AWARNING: The operation of any sew can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before starting power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.

,_ WARNING: 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 personal

injury.

DUST GUIDE

Fig. 8

TO INSTALL BLADE

See Figures 9, 10, and 11.

_1= DANGER: A 8-1/4 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of your sew. Never use a blade

that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to

engage with the fiats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent the blade screw from securing the blade on the spindle. Either of these situations will result in a serious accident and can cause serious personal injury.

LOWER BLADE

GUARD BRACKET

Fig. 9

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

PHIUJPS

SCREW

Fig. 10

LOWER

BLADEGUARD

BLADE

BOLT

COVER

???Using the blade wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade bolt.

Note: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt clockwise to loosen.

???Remove outer blade washer. Do not remove inner blade washer.

???Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact the blade.

_k WARNING: If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before placing blade on

spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly.

???Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle. The blade teeth point downward at the front of saw as shown in figure 11.

CAUTION: Always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down at the front of the sew.

The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard.

???Replace outer blade washer. The double "D" fiats on the blade washers align with the fiats on the spindle.

???Replace blade bolt.

Note: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt countemlockwiee to tighten.

???Lower the blade down onto a piece of scrap wood positioned against the fence. See Figure 12.

Note: Make sure the blade teeth are embedded in the wood.

???Using the blade wrench provided, tighten blade bolt securely.

???Remove the blade wrench and store it in a safe place for future use.

???Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

???Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover. Tighten screw securely. See Figure 11.

TO REMOVE BLADE

See Figures 9, 10, 11, and 12.

???Unplug your saw.

AWARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible

serious personal injury.

???Loosen the phillips screw on the blade bolt cover until blade bolt cover can be raised.

See Figures 9, 10, and 11.

???Gently raise the lower blade guard bracket, releasing lower blade guard from notch so that lower blade guard and blade .boltcover can be rotated up and back to expose the blade bolt.

See Figures 9, 10, and 11.

???Lower the blade down onto a piece of scrap wood positioned against the fence. See Figure 12.

Note: Make sure the blade teeth are embedded in the wood.

???Using the blade wrench provided, loosen and remove the blade bolt.

Note: The blade bolt has left hand threads. Turn blade bolt clockwise to loosen.

???Remove outer blade washer. The blade can now be removed.

Your compound miter saw has been adjusted at the factory for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the components might have been bumped out of alignment during shipping. Also, over a period of time, re-adjustment will probably become necessary due to wear. After unp.ackingyour saw, check the following adjustments before you begin using saw. Make any re-adjustments that are necessary and periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that your saw is cutting accurately.

WARNING: Your saw should never be connected to power supply when you are

assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use. Disconnecting your saw will prevent accidental starting that could cause sedous injury.

Note: Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions of your compound miter saw. This is intentional so that we can cleady show points being made in the illustrations. Never operate your saw without all guards securely in place and in good operating condition.

CUTTING A SLOT IN THE ZERO

CLEARANCE THROAT PLATE

In order to use your compound miter saw, you must cut a slot through the zero clearance throat plate to allow for blade clearance. To cut the slot, set your saw at 0 degrees miter, turn saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make a straight cut as far as it will go through the throat plate. Turn your saw off and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising the saw arm.

Next, adjust the bevel angle to 45 degrees, turn your saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed, then carefully make another cut through the zero clearance throat plate. The throat plate will then be wide enough to allow the blade to pass through it at any angle from

0 to 45 degrees.

SQUARING THE MITER TABLE

TO THE FENCE

See Figures 13 - 16.

???Unplug your saw.

_lk WARNING: Fallur_ to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible

serious personal injury.

Push down on the saw arm and pull out the lock pin to release the saw arm.

Raise sew arm to its full raised position,

Lift the miter table clamp.

Rotate the miter table until the pointer is posi- tioned at 0??.

Push the miter table clamp back down.

Lay a framing square fiat on the miter table. Place one leg of the square against the fence. Place the other leg of the square beside the zero clearance throat plate in the miter table. The edge of the square and the zero clearance throat plate in

the miter table should be parallel as shown in figure 13.

MITERTABLEZEROCLEARANCE

THROATPLATE

ViEWOF MITERTABLESQUAREWITH

FENCEANDCORRECTLYADJUSTED Fig. 13

If the edge of the framing square and the zero clearance throat plate in the miter table are not parallel as shown in figures 14 and 15, adjust- ments are needed.

FENCE

FRAMINGZEROCLEARANCE

SQUARETHROATPLATE

MITERTABLE

ViEWOF MITERTABLE NOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED Fig. 14

FENCE

FRAMINGZEROCLEARANCE

SQUARETHROATPLATE

MITER TABLE

ViEW OFMITERTABLENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED Fig. 15

Using a 6 mm hex key, loosen the socket head screws securing the fence. See Figure 16. Adjust the fence left or right until the framing square and zero clearance throat plate are parallel.

6 mm SOCKET _

???Retighten the screws securely and recheck the fence-to-table alignment.

SQUARING THE SAW BLADE TO THE

FENCE

See Figures 17- 20.

???Unplug your saw.

_1, WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible

serious personal injury.

???Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.

???Lift the miter table clamp.

???"Rotate the miter table until the pointer is posi- ???tioned at 0 ??.

???"Push the miter table clamp back down.

???Lay a framing square flat on the miter table. Place one leg of the square against the fence. Slide the

other leg of the square against the fiat part of saw blade.

Note: Make sure that the square contacts the fiat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

???The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 17.

???If the front or back edge of the saw blade angles away frem the square as shown in figures 18 and 19, adjustments are needed.

???Using the 6 mm hex key provided, loosen the socket head screws that secure the mounting bracket to the miter table. See Figure 20.

???Rotate the mounting bracket left or right until the saw blade is parallel with the square,

???Retighten the screws securely and recheck the blade-to-fence alignment.

FENCE

BLADE

MITERTABLEFRAMINGSQUARE

VIEW OF BLADE

SQUAREWTI'HFENCEFig. 17

FENCE

BLADE

MITERTABLE : FRAING SQUARE

VIEW OF BLADENOT SQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSTMENTSARE PJEQUIRED Fig. 18

FENCE

BLADE

VIEW OF BLADENOTSQUAREWITH

FENCE,ADJUSIMENI'SARE REQUIRED Fig. 19

SQUARING THE BLADE TO THE

MITER TABLE

See Figures 21 - 24.

???Unplug your saw.

AWARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

???Pull the saw arm all the way down and engage the lock pin to hold the saw arm in transport position.

???Lift up the miter table clamp.

???Rotate the miter table until the pointer is posi- tioned at 0 ??.

???Push the miter table calmp back down.

???Loosen bevel lock knob and set saw arm at 0 ??

bevel (blade sat 90 ?? to miter table). Tighten bevel lock knob.

???Place a combination square against the miter table and the flat part of saw blade.

Note: Make sure that the square contacts the fiat part of the saw blade, not the blade teeth.

???Rotate the blade by hand and check the blade-to- table alignment at several points.

???The edge of the square and the saw blade should be parallel as shown in figure 21.

FENCE

BLADE

COMBINATION MITERTABLE

SQUARE

CORRECTVIEWOF BLADE

SQUAREWIIH MITERTABLE Fig. 21

If the top or bottom of the saw blade angles away from the square as shown in figures 22 and 23, adjustments are needed.

FENCE

BLADE

COMBINATION MITERTABLE

SQUARE

VIEWOFBLADENOTSQUAREWITHMITER

TAIBL_ADJUSTMENTSAREREQUIRED Fig. 22

FENCE

BLADE

COMBINATION MITERTABLE

SQUARE

VIEW OFBLADENOTSQUAREWiTH MITER

TABLE,ADJUSTMENTSARE REQUIRED Fig. 23

Usinga 10mm wrench or adjustable wrench,

loosen the lock nut securing positive stop adjust- ment screw. Also loosen bevel lock knob.

Adjust positive stop adjustment screw to bring saw blade into alignment with the square. See

.Figure 24.

MITER

TABLE

BEVEL

LOCKKNOB

LOCKNUT(S)

POSITIVESTOP

ADJUSTMENTSCREW

FOR0?? ANGLES

POSITIVE

Retighten bevel lock knob. Next, retighten lock nut securing the positive stop adjustment screw.

Recheck blade-to-table alignment.

Note: The above procedure can be used to check blade squareness of the saw blade to the miter table at beth 0 ?? and 45 ?? angles.

PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS

Note: These adjustments were made at the factory and normally do not require readjustment.

DEPTH STOP

The depth stop limits the blade'sdownward travel. It allows the blade to go below the miter table enough to maintain full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions the blade 114 in. from the miter table sup-

port.

Note: The miter table support is located inside miter table.

The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cutting capacity for the 8-1/4 in. saw blade provided with your saw. Therefore, the saw blade provided should never need adjustments.

However, when the diameter of the blade has been reduced due to sharpening, it may be necessary to adjust the depth stop to provide maximum cutting capacity. Also, when a new blade is installed, it is necessary to check the clearance of the blade to the miter table support before starting the saw. Make adjustments if needed.

DEPTH STOP ADJUSTMENTS

See Figure 25.

???Unplug your saw.

A WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing possible

serious personal injury.

To adjust the depth stop use a 17 mm wrench or adjustable wrench and loosen the hex nut at the rear of the miter saw arm.

Use the 5 mm hex key provided to adjust the depth stop adjustment screw. The saw blade is lowered by turning the screw counter-clockwise and raised by turning the screw clockwise.

DEPTHSTOP

ADJUSTMENT

/ SCREW

TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

???The saw arm should rise completely to the up position by itself.

If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in the pivot joints, have saw repaired by a qualified service technician at a Sears store or repair center to avoid risk of personal injury.

BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT

??? Your compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening bevel lock knob and tilting saw arm to the left.

If movement is fight or if there is play in the pivot, have saw repaired by a qualified service techni- cian at your nearest Sears store or repair center

to avoid risk of personal injury.

19

MITER

TABLE

"'_ HEXNUT

BEVEL

LOCK KNOB

Fig. 25

Lowerthebladeinto the zero clearance throat plate of the miter table. Check blade clearance and maximum cuffing distance (distance from fence where blade enters) to front of miter table slot.

???Re-adjust if necessary.

_k WARNING: Do not start your compound miter saw without checking for interference between

the blade and the miter table support. Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the miter

table support during operation of the saw.

???Tighten the hex nut with a 17 mm wrench or adjustable wrench.

???To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from turning while tightening the hex nut, carefully hold

it with the hex key while tightening the hex nut.

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purposes listed below)

???Cross cutting wood and plastic.

???Cross cutting miters, joints, etc. for picture frames, moldings, door casings, and fine joinery.

Note: The 100 tooth crosscut blade provided is fine for most wood cuffing operations. For fine joinery cuts or cuffing plastic, use one of the accessory blades available from your nearest Sears store.

_, WARNING: Before starting any cuffing operation, clamp or bolt your compound miter

saw to a workbench. Never operate your miter saw on the floor or in a crouched position. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

CUTTING WITH YOUR COMPOUND

MITER SAW

_1, WARNING: When using a work clamp or

C-clamp to secure your workpiece, clamp workpiece on one side of the blade only. The workpiece must remain free on one side of the blade to prevent the blade from binding in workpiece. The workpiece binding the blade will cause motor stalling and kickback. This situation could cause an accident resulting in possible serious personal injury.

CROSSCUTTING

See Figure 26.

A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece. A 90" crosscut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position, Miter crosscuts are made with the miter table set at some angle other than zero.

TO CROSSCUT WITH YOUR MITER

SAW:

???Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.

???Uft the miter table clamp.

???Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale.

???Push the miter table clamp back down,

Note: You can quickly locate 0??, 22-1/2 ?? left or right, and 45 ?? left or right on the scale. The miter table can be seated in one of the positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always push the miter table clamp back down before making a cut. Failure to do so could result

in movement of the miter table while making a cut.

0o

CROSSCUT

Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. See Figure 26.

Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from the miter table.

BEVEL CUT

See Figures 27 and 28.

A bevel cut is made by cuffing across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the fence and miter table, A bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0 ?? and 45 ??.

Fig. 26

???Place the workpiece fiat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence, the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade.

See Figures 33 and 34.

???When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table.

Align cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade.

Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 26.

,_, WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cuffing operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

???Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cuffing operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made.

???Grasp the saw handle firmly, press down on the lock-oft lever, then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach

maximum speed.

BEVEL

LOCKKNOB

MOUNTING

BRACKET Fig. 27

TO BEVEL CUT WITH YOUR MITER SAW:

???Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.

???Lift the miter table clamp.

???Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with zero on the miter scale.

???Push the miter table clamp back down.

Note: You can quickly locate zero on the scale. The miter table can be seated in one of the built-in positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.

,_ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, a=m always push the miter table clamp back down

before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of the miter table while making a cut.

BEVELCUT

C..CLAMP

Fig. 28

???Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle.

???Bevel angles can be set from 0 ?? to 45 ??.

???Align the indicator point with the desired angle.

???Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle, securely tighten the bevel lock knob.

???Place the workpiece fiat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a beard is placed against the fence, the beard could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade.

See Figures 33 and 34.

???When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the overhanging end(s) of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw table.

???Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade.

???Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when possible. See Figure 28.

&WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at

least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cuffing operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made.

Grasp the saw handle firmly, press the lock-off

lever down, then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum

speed.

Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. See Figure 28..

Release the switch triggerand allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece

from miter table.

COMPOUND MITER CUT

See Figures 29 and 30.

A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is used to make picture frames, cut molding, make

boxes with sloping sides, and for certain roof framing cuts.

To make this type of cut the miter table must be rotated to the correct angle and the saw arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle. Care should always be taken when making compound miter setups due to the interaction of the two angle settings.

Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interde- pendent with one another. Each time you adjust the miter seffing you change the effect of the bevel setting. Also, each time you adjust the bevel setting you change the effect of the miter setting.

It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The first angle setting should be checked after setting

the second angle, since adjusting the second angle affects the first.

Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been obtained, always make a test cut in scrap material before making a finish cut in good material.

C.CLAMP

TO MAKE A COMPOUND CUT WITH

YOUR MITER SAW:

???Pull out the lock pin and lift saw arm to its full height.

???Lift the miter table clamp.

???Rotate the miter table until the pointer aligns with the desired angle on the miter scale.

???Push the miter table clamp back down.

Note: You can quickly locate 0??, 22-1/2 ?? left or right, and 45 ?? left or right on the scale. The miter table can be seated in one of the positive stop notches, located in the miter table frame.

&WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always push the miter table clamp back down

before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of the miter table while making a cut.

???Loosen the bevel lock knob and move the saw arm to the left to the desired bevel angle.

???Bevel angles can be set from 0 ?? to 45 ??.

???Align the indicator point with the desired angle.

???Once the saw arm has been sat at the desired angle, securely tighten the bevel lock knob.

???Recheck miter angle setting. Make a test cut in scrap material.

???Place the workpiece fiat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board is placed against the fence, the beard could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, jamming the blade.

See Figures 33 and 34.

???When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding,

support the opposite end of the stock with a roller stand or with a work surface level with the saw

table.

???Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade.

???Grasp the stock firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece when pos- sible. See Figure 29.

_k WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep yo0r hands outside the no hands

zone; at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

???Before turning on the sew, perform a dry run of the

cuffing operation just to make sure that no problems will occur when the cut is made.

???Grasp the sew handle firmly, push the lock-off lever down, then squeeze the switch trigger. Allow sev- eral seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.

???Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece. See Figures 29 and 30.

???Release the switch trigger and allow the sew blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of workpiece. Wait until the electric brake stops blade from turning before removing the workpiece from miter table.

SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES

See Figure 31.

Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support should let the workpiece lay fiat on the base of the saw and work table during the cutting operation. Use the optional work clamp or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep your hands outside the no hands zone; at least 3 in. from blade. Never perform any cutting operation freehand (without holding workpiece against the fence). The blade could grab the workpiece if it slips or twists.

LONGWORKPIECE

WORKPIECESUPPORTS

Fig. 31

PITCH

ors

0 o

5??

10??

15 ??

20 ??

25 ??

30 ??

35 ??

40 ??

45 ??

50??

55 ??

60 ??

65??

70 ??

75 ??

80 ??

85??

90 ??

MU___I:lImFOF SIDES

Each B (Bevel) and M (Miter) Setting is Given to the Closet 0.005 ??.

COMPOUND-ANGLE SE'rrlNGS FOR POPULAR STRUCTURES

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

Your compound miter saw does an excellent job of cutting crown molding. In general, compound miter saws do a better job of cutting crown molding than any other tool made.

In order to fit properly, crown molding must be com- pound mitered with extreme accuracy.

The two contact surfaces on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against the ceiling and the wall of a room are at angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90 ??. Most crown molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits fiat against the ceiling) of 52 ?? and a bottom rear angle (the section that fits flat against the wall) of 38 ?? .

LAYING MOLDING FLAT ON THE

MITER TABLE

See Figure 32.

To use this method for accurately cutting crown molding for a 90 ?? inside or outside corner, lay the molding with its broad back surface flat on the miter table and against the fence.

When setting the bevel and miter angles for com- pound miters, remember that the settings are interde-

pendent; changing one angle changes the other angle as well.

Keep in mind that the angles for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set. Since it is very easy for these angles to shift, all settings should first be tested on scrap molding. Also most walls do not have angles of exacUy 90 ??, therefore, you will need to fine tune your settings.

33.85 =

Left slde, Inslde corner

I. Top edge of molding against fence

2.Miter table sot right 31.62 =

3.Save left end of cut

Right side, Inside comer

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence 33"85?? 2. Miter table set left 31.62 =

3. Save left end of cut

Left side, outside comer

1. Bottom edge of molding against fence 33"85= 2. Miter table sot left 31.62 ??

3. Save right end of cut

Right side, outside corner

1. Top edge of molding against fence 33"85?? 2. Miter table set right 31.62 ??

3. Save right end of cut

CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL

See Figures 33 and 34.

When cuffing warped material, always make sure it is positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence as shown in figure 33.

If the warped material is positioned the wrong way as shown in figure 34, it will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.

WARNING: To avoid a kickback and to avoid serious personal injury, never position the

concave edge of bowed or warped material against the fence.

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement ports. Use of any other

part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

GENERAL

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating

oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

It has been found that electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.

LUBRICATION

All of the 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 required.

EXTENSION CORDS

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating, usa an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw.

A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recom- mended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. When working outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use. The cord'sjacket will be marked WA.

&CAUTION: Keep extension cords away from the cuffing area and position the cord so that it will

not get caught on lumber, tools, etc., during cutting operation.

AWARNING: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged, replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power

tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

,_ WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all

m

repairs -- with the exception of the externally accessible brushes -- should be performed by a qualified service technician at a Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

See Figure 35.

: BRUSH

ASSEMBLY

BRUSH

CAP

BRUSH

Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies that should be periodically checked for wear.

Proceed as follows when replacement is required:

???Unplug your saw.

,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental starting causing serious

injury.

???Remove brush cap with a screwdriver. Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap.

???Remove brush assembly.

???Check for wear. Replace both brushes when either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining. Do not replace one side without replacing the other.

???Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube.

???Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and replace.

???Tighten brush cap securely. Do not overtighten.

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

1980i36-001

2980203-001

3980105-001

4980137-001

5 980145-001

6980110-001

7980096-001

8980102-001

9980113-001

10980112-001

11980111-001

12980114-001

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

1980116-001

2980117-001

3589011-007

4568206-003

5588058-006

6980101-001

7980120-001

8980099-001

KEY PART

NO. NUMBER

9568410-000

10130010-401

11980124-001

12980125-001

13976729-001

14980127-001

15980128-001

15 350308-303

Co

O1

2976740-001

3980091-001

8578406-003

9980100-001

10980095-001

11 586048-001

12980097-001

13980098-001