OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.
900.233550

CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and instructions
Carefully
8"1/4in. OO___POUNDMITER SAW

Introduction
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts

sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, Chicago, IL 60684 USA°

Printed in W Germany
Form No, 875437
Product Made in W Germany

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 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PORTABLE ELECTRIC SAWS 1
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if this CRAFTSMAN Saw fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, return it to the nearest t
t_
Sears store throughout the U.S Sears wilt repair it, free, If this CRAFTSMAN Saw is used for commercial or rental pur-
poses warranty applies only for 90 days from date of purchase 1

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE. ........... !
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, DEPT, 698/731 A, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684 t

INTIODUOTION
"(our new 1114in. Compound liter Saw is a rugged, dependable tool that will miter wood and other materials with
accuracy and repeatability Easy to operate, its the ideal saw for the serious Do-it-Yourselfer
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly Pay particular attention to the safety rules provided Only
with a thorough understanding of your Miter Saw will you be able to utilize its full potential

SAFETY RULES:
1, KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order,,
2. REtVlOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES, Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
3, KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents,.
4. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, or' expose them to
rain. Keep work area well tighted_
5, KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance away from work area.
6 MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys,
7 DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job b_tter and be safer at the rate for which it was designed,
8, USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES° Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses
I1, SECURE WORK, Use clamps or vise to hold work when practical It's safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate tool.
12. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times,
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance, Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories,
14 DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc
15 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in,
16, USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consul the Owner's Manual fo[ recommended accessories,. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons,,
17 NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted
18, CHECK DAfVtAGED 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.
19, NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop
20, DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES, Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes
21. For your own safety, read instruction manual before operating miter saw,.
22 KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF SAW BLADE.
23 DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY FREE HAND CUTTING with this saw
24. NEVER REACH around or behind saw btade.
25, SHUT OFF POWER AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO STOP before servicing or adjusting the saw

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE POWER MITER SAW'

1, DO--Protect line with at least a 15 ampere time DO--Be sure all clamp handles are tight before
delay fuse, starting any operation.
2. DO--Make certain the blade rotates in the correct
direction,,

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 ADDmTIONAL SAFETY RULES (Cont'd) improved insulation system is for added protection against
4. DO--Be sure blade and arbor collars are clean and injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure
within the tool.
recessed side of collars are against blade. Tighten
arbor nut securely This tool is intended for residential use only.
5, DO--Keep saw blade sharp and properly set.
6. DO--Keep motor air slots clean and free of chips, CAUTION: When servicing Double-Insulated Tools,
USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Replace
7. DO--Use both upper and lower blade guards at all
times° or repair damaged cords.
8, DO--Operate only on designated voltage and
frequency NOTE: The lower the wire size number, the heavier the
9 DO--Tighten all clamps before operating wire, and the farther it will carry current without a
10o DO--Use blades of recommended size only significant voltage drop.
11 DO--Hold motor shaft/saw blade only as instructed
in this manual. EXTENSION CORDS
12, DO--Operate in dry environment only
,13, DO--Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting When using the tool at a considerable distance from the
14. DO--Keep visitors clear. power source, an extension cord of adequate size must
!5. DO--Keep hands clear of blade area when saw is be used for safety, and to prevent loss of power and
plugged in. overheating Use the table below to determine minimum
16. DO--Use blades recommended for operation at wire size required.
greater than 3600 RPM only Before using cords, inspect them for loose or exposed
NOTE: This saw should not be used to cut ferrous metals wires and damaged insulation.. Make any needed repairs
or masonry° or replacement before using your power tool.
NOTE: This saw should never be used to recut small
pieces. CHART FOR M_NtMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG) OF EXTENSION CORDS
TOTAL EXTENSION CORD LENGTH--FEET
25 50 75 100

t 20 Vol| Tools t6 14 12 10

NOTE: The lower the wire size number, the heavier the
ELECTRRCAL CONNECTION wire, and the farther it will carry current without a
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate significant voltage drop,,
marking. 120 Volts, 60 Hz or '_,C only" means your tool
must be operated only with alternating current and NEVER OPERATUON
with direct current. A voltage decrease of more than 10%
will cause loss of power and overheating All Sears tools UNPACKING YOUR SAW
are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check the
power supply Inspect the contents of your saw carton. In addition to this
Owner's Manual, you should find the following: (See
DOUBLE=INSULATION Fig, 1)

Your tool is Double4nsulated to give you added safety. 1,, One Compound Miter Saw
This means that it is constructed throughout with TWO 2, One 8V4" Crosscut saw blade
separate "layers" of electrical insulation of one DOUBLE 3, One Work Stop Assembly consisting of:
thickness of insulation between you and the tool's electri- a One square metal rod (approx, 193/4") packed loose
cal system in box
Tools built with this improved insulation system are not b One plastic bag containing the rest of the parts for
intended tobe grounded.. As a result, your toot is equipped the Work Stop Assembfy
with a two-prong plug which permits you to use any 4 One plastic wing knob, packed loose in box
conventional 120 volt electrical outlet without concern for
maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE: Double-Insulation does not take the place of
normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The
FIG 1

, (PACKED NEXT TO THE BLADE INSIDE

THE CARDBOARD FILLER BLOCK)

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 SET UP GUARD RELEASE

I. Familiarization
Place the Miter Saw on a flat, strong and level surface
and examine it to become familiar with the terminology
used to describe its various parts, (See Figs,,2 and

PIVOT ARM, LOWER

FIG. 2 BLADE GUARD

MITER
LOCK PIN TABLE

MITER
SCALE
BEVEL POST

MITER

FIG 3

GUARD RELEASE

SWITCH HANDLE

LOCK PIN

LOWER BLADE GUARD

MITER
CLAMP KNOB
MITER
X CLAMP KNOB

FE

MITER TABLE
WORK
MITER POINTER STOP

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 II. Unlocking the Pivot Arm BENCH MOUNTING (Cont'd)
Your saw was shipped from the factory with the pivot arm
An alternate mounting method that will enhance the saw's
in the locked down position. This position is used to
portability is to mount the saw on a piece of W' or thicker
facilitate packaging and for storage,
plywood, The saw can then be taken to remote locations
and the plywood clamped in place with a couple of large
"C" clamps.

MITER TABLE AND MITER SCALE

The miter table and miter scale permit you to set accurate
miters up to 45 ° left or right

Setting the Miter Table

Follow the steps below to set any miter angle,
t, Turn OFF and UNPLUG the saw.
2,, Loosen the two miter clamp knobs shown in Fig. 6,
(About V,_turn counterclockwise,,)
3 Push in the miter latch, shown in Fig, 7 and, using
the switch handle as a grip, rotate the saw around until
the miter pointer (Fig, 7) aligns with the desired
setting on the miter scale, also shown in Fig° 7,
To release the pivot arm, remove the cardboard filler bEock
and grasp'the switch handle with one hand and the end of FiG 6
the lock pin with the other, as shown in Fig 5, (the
cardboard filler block you removed contains the wing
knob°) Push down on the switch handle lightly and pull out
on lock pin, When the pin is out as far as it wifl go, raise
MITER
the pivot arm to its full height., (The saw wilt look like the CLAMP
picture on the front cover of this manual ) KNOBS

BENCH MOUNTING
Before using your miter saw, it must be firmly mounted to
your workbench or other rigid frame, Four holes are
provided in the base of the saw for this purpose.
To mount the saw, position it as desired (don't forget about
the availability of an electrical outlet), and mark the
positions of the four holes in the saw Remove the saw and
drill four pilot holes in the places you marked, Reposition
the saw over the holes and secure it to the workbench
using 1/4" x 13/4 " wood screws, as shown in Fig. 5, (Do FIG 7
not overtighten,)

,/

SCREW MITER
POINTER

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 MITER TABLE & MITER SCALE (Cont'd) WORK STOP
4_ The miter scale is graduated in increments of one
Packed with your saw in a plastic bag is a convenient work
degree (1°) The example shown in Fig 8 is 35 °.
stop This device, used to limit the travel of the work piece,
for repetitive cuts, must first be assembled To assemble
the work stop, refer to the exploded diagram (See Fig.
10).

FIG 10

FIG 8

5 When you have set thedesired angle, l_ck it in place by

tightening the two miter clamp knobs that you loosened
in Step 2 above
NOTE: The miter latch will automatically lock the miter
table at 0 °, 221/2° left and right and 45 ° left and right. Even
in these locked miter positions, you should tighen the two
miter clamp knobs.

Once your work stop has been assembled, you can mount
SETTING THE BEVEL POST it in the saw in one of several ways depending on how you
wish to use it
Follow the steps below to set any bevel angle
Insert the square nut from plastic bag into the slot in the
1. Turn OFF and UNPLUG the saw.
side of the bar clamp as shown. Insert the bar clamp as
2 install the plastic wing knob (packaged inside the shown in Fig. 10A (IT WILL FIT ON EITHER SIDE
cardboard filler block) on the splined shaft, as shown in OF SAW.)
Fig 9. (Make sure it is straight up, as shown)
3 Turn the knob counterclockwise about !/4 turn to FIG 10A
unlock the bevel post
4. Swing the saw arm to the desired angle on the bevel
post..
5. Turn the wing knob clockwise to firmly tock the bevel
angle..
SET
ANGLE
HERE

BAR CLAMP "-___

The first step in assembling the work stop to the saw is to

insert the t93/4" square metal rod into the square hole in
the saw base, as shown in Fig. 11_ The plastic knob is
used to clamp the square rod in place
UNLOCK LOCK FIG 11

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 WORK STOP (Cont'd) CUTTING TiPS
(Wear Eye Protection)
Attach the assembled work stop by sliding it over the
protruding end of the rod, as shown in Fig. 12. 'The smoothness of any cut depends on a number of
variables, Things like material being cut, blade type, bIade
As you work with the saw, you'll discover that the work ,sharpnessand rate of cut all combine to affect the quality
stop can be used many ways. WHENEVER USING THE of the cuL
WORK STOP, BE SURE THAT IT IS FIRMLY TIGHT-
ENED AND CLAMPED IN PLACE BEFORE TURNING When cutting framing lumber or other types of lumber
THE SAW ON. where cut smoothness is not a point of concern, high
cutting rate coupled with a sharp general purpose blade
FIG 12 will produce satisfactory results.
When smoother cuts are desired, a sharp blade designed
for smooth cuts and'a slow even cutting rate will produce
the desired quality of cuL
The blade shipped with your Miter Saw is a 100 tooth
crosscut type.. For varied cutting applications, refer to the
list of recommended accessories for your saw and select
the blade that best fits your needs
OPERATION
(Wear Eye Protection)
GUARD RELEASE To cut a piece of wood, first determine that it's the right
size for the saw. Place the wood on the saw table and hold
In order to lower the pivot arm to make a cut, the guard it firmly against the fence_ if the piece you're working with
release shown in Fig.. 13, must be released.. To release is smaller than 6" long and would cause your hand to be
the guard, push the button in fully as you lower the pivot within 6" of the saw blade, TURN OFF and UNPLUG the
arm. The lower blade guard will retract automatically as saw and clamp the wood to the fence before cutting it,
tou lower the arm.
Do not attempt to hold small pieces_ NEVER ATTEMPT
FIG 13 ANY FREE HAND CUTTING WITH THIS SAW, (Free
hand cutting is cutting wood that is not held firmly
GUARD
against the fence and the saw table,)
RELEASE
REPLACING SAW BLADES
Follow the steps below to replace a saw blade,
1._Turn OFF and UNPLUG the saw.
2. Allow the saw arm to raise to its full height.
3 Using the hex wrench located in the saw table, shown
in Figr 15, loosen hex screw '_A" in Fig 16 four full
turns counterclockwise.
4. Press the guard release button and manually raise the
lower blade guard°

SWITCH
To turn the too] ON, squeeze and hold the trigger switch,
as shown in Fig. 14.
To turn the saw OFF, release the trigger switch.
, ,,,,,,,,,,,i...... ., --

FIG 14

FIG 15

FIG 16

TRIGGER I
SWITCH

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 REPLACING BLADES (Cont'd) PICTURE FRAMES, SHADOW BOXES
5., Using the same he× wrencfl, loosen the arbor screw in & SiMiLAR FOUR SIDED PROJECTS
the center' of the blade (Left hand thread; turn clock-
wise to loosens) NOTE: Place a screwdriver or a large For a more thorough understanding, we suggest that you
nail through the hole in the saw blade (see Fig. 17) perform these cuts using scrap wood.. Your new saw is the
to hold it while you tighten or loosen the screw. BE perfect tool for making closed objects where it's neces-
SURE TO REi_,']OVE_T WHEN YOU FINISH: ....... sary to join wood sides and construct corners,. Fig_19
6. Remove the old blade and install the new one taking shows two typical types of mitered corners
care to orient the two blade washers carefully, as shown
in Fig. 18. FIG t9
7. Manually lower the blade guard as far as it will go..
8. Tighten hex screw "A" clockwise until tight, (Do not"
overtighten..) Replace the hex wrench in the saw table

FIG 17

A B

The example in Fig.. A is a joint made by using the bevel

adjustment to bevel the edges of the boards (at 45 ° each)
to form a 90 ° miter corner. For this operation, set the bevel
post adjustment of 45 ° and the miter table adjustment at
0°, Position the wood with the broad flat side against the
table and the narrow edge against the fence,
The example shown in Fig, B is a joint made by using the
miter table adjustrnent to miter the width of the board (at
45 ° each) to form a miter corner of 90°. For this operation,
set the bevel post adjustment at 0 ° and the miter table
adjustment at 45 °. Position the wood with the broad flat
FIG. 18 surface against the table and the narrow edge against the
fence.,

NOTE: The examples shown and discussed above are for

four sided figures only The chart in Fig 20 shows the
settings for the miter table or bevel post for several
different shapes. Observe that the angle of cut decreases
as the number of sides increases. These angtes are
derived from the formula: 180 ° + number of sides in
desired object = miter angle for each joint

FIG 20 _ EXAMPLES--

NO, ANGLE
SIDES MITER OR BEVEL
4 45 °

5 36 °

6 30"

7 25 7"

8 22 5"

9 20 °

10 18°

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 CRAFTSMAN
81/4"COMPOUND
MITER SAW- MODEL NUMBER 900.233550

The Model Number will be found on a plate attached tothe Field Case Always
mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your81/4" COM-
POUND MITER SAW or when ordering repair parts

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LUST
(PARTS SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

Index Part index Part

No No Description Qty No No Description Qty
t 873t66-00 Armature 1 52 872386-00 Brush Cap 2
2 873 t 95-00 Field 1 53 914632-00 Safety Ring 1
3 879741-00 Guard I 54 911246,-00 Screw 3
4 874312-00 Gear Case 1 55 910623_00 Washer 2
5 91 t784-00 Lever 1 56 873298400 Inside Flange !
6 870091-00 Rivet 1 57 911795-00 Outside Flange 1
7 911794-00 Locking Bar 1 59 874177-00 Screw
8 911984-00 De-Locking Bar 1 60 911485-00 Screw 4
10 9t !891-00 Ring 1 6t 873294_00 Cord & Plug !
!t 9t 1946_00 Spring 1 62 916968-00 Cord Protector I
12 870057-00 Adjustin 9 Screw ! 64 910556-00 Clamp 1
t3 870049-00 Spring 2 66 9115!5_00 Screw 6
15 911826_00 Rod 2 67 874184-00 Switch Spacer Cap 1
t6 9I 1825-00 Rod 1 68 873169-00 Switch t
17 91 t960-00 Locking Bolt 1 69 9t t026-00 Screw 4
I9 879747-00 Btock 1 71 911325-0b Screw 9
2O 879743-00 Bracket ! 72 911059-00 Screw 2
2t 9 t 1959-00 Lever 1 73 911300_00 Screw 2
22 911879-00 Screw 1 74 911878-00 Screw 2
23 870056-00 Insert 1 75 911521_00 Nut 5
24 916105-00 Safety Washer 3 77 914080-00 Hex Wrench 1
25 911281-00 Screw 4 81 873112-00 Rubber 1
26 9It018-00 Nut 4 82 918909-00 Fan 1
27 870968-00 Turn Table t 87 871760_00 Miter Fence P_e¢_ !
28 873296*00 Base PI'ate 1 88 870077-00 Adjuster Screw t
30 873275-00 Fence I 89 870076_00 Wedge 1
31 911888-00 Adjuster 2 90 870080-00 Square Tube 1
32 91 t880-00 Screw 2 9t 870081-00 Adjusting Bracket 1
33 911972-00 Rubber Foot 4 92 918504-00 Wing Screw 1
_4 911936-00 Trigger t 94 870062-00 Block t
35 870007_00 Knob t 95 875436-00 Nameplate 1
36 870008-00 Slide I 97 875439_00 Saw Blade 1
37 871676_00 Spring 1 98 875438-00 Warning Label 1
38 918405-00 Square Nut 2
4O 873277-02 Handle 1 PARTS NOT SHOWN:
42 879777-00 Guard 1 875437_00 Owners Manual
43 879778_00 Guard Cover 1
44 87328t_02 Housing 4
46 872448-00 Bearing Holder 1
47 9 !6243-00 Bearing 1 VOLTS AMPS RPM
48 911276-00 Screw 1 120 8 0 3600
49 873826-00 Brush Holder 2 AC Only
50 872544_00 Brush 2
51 9H]558_00 Insert 2

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 ®

OWNERS 81/4 ino COMPOUND MUTER SAW

MANUAL

SERVICE Now that you have purchased your Saw, should a

need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply
contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears,
Roebuck and Co. stores.
Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or
visit.

MODEL NO. The model number of your Saw will be found on the
plate attached to the field case.
900.233550

HOW TO ORDER WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
_EPAIR PARTS
e PART NUMBER e PART DESCRIPTION
e MODEL NUMBER e NAME OF ITEM
900.233550 Miter Saw

All parts listed may be ordered from any SEARS

SERVICE CENTER and most SEARS stores. If the
parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will
be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts
Distribution Center for Handling.

sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, Chicago, IL 60684 USA°

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