Craftsman 137.212520 User Manual

Operator's Manual
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10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW
AND STAND WITH LASER TRAC ®
Model No. 137.212520
CAUTION:
Before using this Miter Saw,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Customer Help Line
For Technical Support
1-800-843-1682
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
Sears Parts &
Repair Center
1-800-488-1222
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Part No. 137212520001

Craftsman 137.212520 Specifications

General

Model Number	137.212520
Type	Circular Saw
Blade Diameter	7-1/4 inches
No Load Speed	5, 000 RPM
Depth of Cut at 45 degrees	1-3/4 inch

Summary

POWER TOOL SAFETY

General Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines before operation.

Warning Before Plugging In

COMPOUND MITER SAW SAFETY

Specific Safety Rules

Detailed safety rules for this specific saw.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Power supply and safety precautions.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY

Extension Cords and Motor Protection

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

Assembly and Mounting Instructions

Steps for assembling and mounting the saw.

Blade Handling and Clamp Installation

Blade Removal and Installation

Detailed process for blade changes.

Mounting and Adjustment Instructions

Saw Mounting Options

Bevel Stop Adjustments

How to precisely set bevel angles.

Angle Adjustment Procedures

Bevel and Miter Angle Calibration

Adjusting bevel pointers, stops, and miter scales.

Squaring Blade to Fence

Ensuring blade is perpendicular to the fence.

Laser Beam Alignment Procedures

Laser Guide Setup and Check

Sliding out, checking, and fine-tuning the laser.

Laser Beam Parallelism Alignment

OPERATION

Pre-Operation Safety and Checks

Safety rules, inspections, and accessory guidance.

Safety and Work Practices

Work Planning, Material Checks, and Safety Attire

Cutting Precautions and Body Positioning

Saw Operation Procedures

Body Positioning, Cut Initiation, and Completion

Safe Startup and Laser Operation

Cutting Techniques

Sliding Fence and Miter Cuts

Bevel Cut Procedure

Advanced Cutting Methods

Compound Cuts, Bowed Material, and Workpiece Support

Molding Cutting Guides

Base and Crown Molding Cutting

MAINTENANCE

Guard, Sawdust, and Lubrication Maintenance

Carbon Brush Replacement

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Motor and Saw Operation Issues

Solutions for common problems.