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_FSave This Manual "_ or Future Reference SEARS owner's manual MODEL NO. 113.235221 COMPOUND MITER SAW MODEL NO. 113.235110 NON-COMPOUND MITER SAW Serial Number Model and serial number may be found on a plate attached to your saw, at the side of the Miter Saw arm, You should record both CRRFTSMRN...
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAt- i SMAN BENCH TOP TOOLS If this miter saw fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
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Before Each Use the arm all the way down, then let it rise up until it stops by itself. Check the lower guard to see if it Inspect your miter saw. closed fully. If it did not, follow the instructions in the Disconnect The Miter Saw.
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Safety Instructions For Miter Saws (continued) • Rol! long sleeves above the elbow. - Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jew- elry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and • Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing draw you into moving parts.
Before freeing jammed material Release the switch, and wait for all moving parts to stop before moving your hands. • Turn switch"OFF". If blade doesn't stop within 6 seconds, unplug the • Unplug the miter saw. saw and follow the instructions in the "Trouble •...
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (Continued) 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information Double Insulated The miter saw is double insulated to provide a double thickness of insulation between you and the tool's elec- trical system. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
Unpacking and Checking Contents Tools Needed Tools required for alignment: 1. Combination Square COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE 2. Combination wrench, 1/4" Hex "L" wrench with #2 phillips tip (supplied) STRAIGHT EDGE OF DRAW LIGHT BOARD 3/4" THICK LINE ON BOARD MUST BE ALONG THIS EDGE .
Getting to Know Your Miter Saw Warning label. MITER SAW Stop Shaft - The miter saw can be locked in the SWITCH HANDLE TRIGGER SWITCH MITER lowered position for compact storage. CARRY HANDLE Miter Lock Knob - The miter lock knob securely locks the miter saw at a desired miter angle.
Assembly Removing or Installing the Blade COVER PLATE WARNING: To avoid injury from a thrown work- UPPER piece or thrown pieces of blade, do not use a BLADE ARBOR blade larger or smaller than 10" diameter. COVER PLATE GUARD SCREW STOP SCREW starting, unplug...
Assembly (continued) DUST ELBOW Assembling Dust Elbow 1. Locate the dust elbow. 2. Unplug power cord. 3. With the miter arm locked in the down position, start DUST NF the dust elbow onto the dust nozzle at an angle to retaining lip.
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Alignment (continued) Adjustment of Miter Scale Indicator 1. Loosen the phillips screw that holds the indicator in place.. 2. Reposition the indicator and retighten screw. WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the saw in.
Mounting The Miter Saw WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement: LARGER HOLES SMALLER HOLES SMALLER HOLES 5/16" BOLTS FOR "DRYWALL" FOR "DRYWALL" a. Before moving the saw, lock the miter (and SCREWS SCREWS bevel if applicable) lock knob, and lock the power head in the lower position using the stop shaft.
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Juegodepatas No. decat, logo 9-22246 Tablade montajeparael juegode patas No. de cat, logo9-22244 o para aplicacionesport.'iUles Agujerosde montajedel juegode paraspara simxas para cortaringletes NOTA:Primero coloque la tabla de montaje en el juego de patas. Lue- go, monte la sierra en la tabla de montaje utilizando los herrajes recomendados(no incluidos) Lo o Agujeros p aramontarla...
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Safety Instructions For Basic Saw Operations • Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF trigger Before Using The Miter Saw switch, upper and lower blade guards, handle latch, WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause bevel clamp, cover plate stop screw, and fence clamps (See "Alignment"...
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CAUTION: This machine is not designed CAUTION: When cutting any metals, sparks or cutting ferrous metals (steel, iron and iron hot fragments could cause a fire. To avoid this, based metals). Use this miter saw to cut only disconnect any dust collecting hose from the wood, wood like products or soft metals like...
Safety Instructions For Basic Saw Operations (continued)- Don't Force Tool. It will do the job better and safer at Whenever Saw Is Running its designed rate. Feed the saw into the workpiece only WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down frequent use of your miter saw) cause a care- or binding.
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Miter Cut When a miter cut is required, loosen the miter lock knob, depress the index spring, and move the saw to the desired angle. Retighten miter lock knob. Do not stand in front of the saw table. Move with the handle to the miter angle to make the cut.
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Basic Saw Operations (Continued) Compound Cut Model 113.235221 Compound Miter Saw Only: When a compound cut is required, select the correct bevel and miter position. Move your feet and body with the handle to the desired miter angle to make the cut. Cutting Bowed Material Before cutting a workpiece, check to make sure it is not bowed.
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Workpiece Support Long pieces need extra supports. The supports should be placed along the workpiece so the workpiece does not sag and your hand holding the workpiece is posi- tioned 4" or more from the blade path. The support should let the workpiece lay fiat on the base and work table during the cutting operation.
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Basic Saw Operations (Continued) MITER SAW FENCE AUXILIARY FENCE Cutting a Dimensional 4x4 (3-1/2" x 3-1/2" actual) with one cut. A dimensional 4x4 may be cut with one cut by attaching an auxiliary fence of 7/8 thickness, with screws to the miter saw fence as shown on previous page.
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Helpful Hints When Cutting Compound Miters Tips for Cutting Compound Miters on Picture Frames and Boxes (Model 113.235221 Only) A compound miter is a cut requiring both a miter setting and bevel setting. A compound miter is used for making frames or boxes that have sloping sides and are wide at one end and narrow at the opposite end.
Maintenance and Lubrication NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, first make sure Maintenance the brushes go back in the way they came out. This will avoid a break in period that reduces performance and increases wear. while it's spinning. ANGER: Never put lubricants on the blade Lower Blade Guard...
Sears Recommends the Following Accessories Recommended Accessories Leg Sets .............. 9-22244 ................9-22246 Carbide-Tipped Blades: WARNING: To avoid injury from unsafe acces- Trim Saw ............. See Catalog sories, use only accessories shown on the rec- Cut-Off ............See Catalog ommended accessories list in this manual.
Trouble Shooting Guide - Motor PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Brushes not seated -Inspect/clean/replace brushes Brake does not stop blade within (see maintenance section). or lightly sticking. -Use a recommended blade. 6 seconds. 2. Motor brake winding- overheated from use of not- -Let cool down recommended blade or rapid on/off cycling.
Repair Parts PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" MITER SAWS MODEL NO. 113.235221 AND 113.235110 FIGURE 21 20 • MODEL 113.235221 ONLY...
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Repair Parts PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" MITER SAWS MODEL NO. 113.235221 AND 113.235110 FIGURE Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Part Part Description Description Blade Guard Asm. 823326 See Fig 4 &Stop Bevel Motor Asm.
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Repair Parts PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" MITER SAWS MODEL NO, 113.235221 AND 113.235110 FIGURE 2mMOTOR ASSEMBLY 19 18 11 10 only parts identical to those identified in the parts list. Reassemble exactly as originally assembled. I WARNING: For your safety, this miter saw is specially insulated. To avoid electrical shock, fire or injury, use...
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Repair Parts PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" MITER SAWS MODEL NO. 113.235221 AND 113.235110 FIGURE 3--PIVOT ASSEMBLY 3• Always order by Part Number -- Not by Key Number Part Description Screw Set Hex Soc. 803309-2 Locking 10-32 x 3/8 823324 •Pivot...
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Repair Parts PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" MITER SAWS MODEL NO, 113,235221 AND 113,235110 FIGURE 4...
Repair Parts PARTS UST FOR CRAFTSMAN 10" MITER SAWS MODEL NO. 113.235221 AND 113.235110 FIGURE 4 Part Description 820536 Dust Elbow 823956 Arm/Guard 823300 Washer Cup 823251 Arbor 821421-3 Ring "O" STD601105 * Screw Pan Cr Ty "-F' 10-32 x 1/2...
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SE/AI S 10 INCH MITERSAW owner's manual For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 prn, 7 days a week 1-8OO-366-PART SERVICE (1-800-366-7278) MODEL NO. For in-home major brand repair service 113.235221 Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR COMPOUND MITER SAW...