Craftsman 137.21194 operating instructions Glossary of Terms

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

AMPERAGE (AMPS) – A measure of the ﬂow of electric current. Higher ratings generally means the tool is suited for heavier use.

ARBOR LOCK – Allows the user to keep the blade from rotating while tightening or loosening the arbor bolt during blade replacement or removal.

BASE – Supports the table, holds accessories and allows for workbench or leg set mounting.

BEVEL LOCKING HANDLE – Locks the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.

BEVEL SCALE – To measure the bevel angle of the saw blade 0° to 45° left.

CARBIDE TIPPED – Extremely hard steel pieces with sharp cutting edges fastened to cutting tools such as saw blades.

COVER PLATE SCREW – Loosen this screw and rotate the plate for access to the blade arbor bolt.

DOUBLE-INSULATED – A form of electrical protection featuring two separate insulation systems to help protect against electrical shock.

EXTENSION CORD – An electric cord used between power tools and outlets to extend the range of the tools. The more amerage your tool uses, the longer the distance, the larger the size of the wire needed in your extension cord.

EYE PROTECTION – Goggles or spectacles intended to protect your

eyes. Eye protection should meet the requirements of ANSI Z.87.1 (USA) or CSA Z94.3-M88 (Canada).

FACE SHIELD – An impact resistant shield that helps to protect your face from chips, sparks, small debris.

Should only be used in conjunction with additional eye protection.

FENCE – Helps to keep the workpiece from moving when sawing. Scaled to assist with accurate cutting.

GUARD – Protective devise that forms a barrier between a hazardous object such as a blade, wheel or cutter and the operator.

HOLD DOWN LATCH – Locks the miter saw in the lowered position for compact storage and transportation.

INSTRUCTION OR OPERATOR’S MANUAL – Booklet accompanying your power tool that describes the hazards and safe operation procedures, outlines basic tool operation, care and maintenance.

MITER HANDLE – Used to rotate the table, and to rotate the saw to a right or left cutting position.

MITER SCALE – Measures the miter angle 0° to 45° left and right.

MOUNTING HOLES – To mount the miter saw to a stable surface.

ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH – To start the tool, squeeze the trigger. Release the trigger to turn off the miter saw.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Operator’s ManualWarranty Table of ContentsRotating Table Product SpecificationsMotor Blade SizeSymbols ProhibitionSupport and Clamp Work Power Tool Safety General Safety Instructions Before Using this Power ToolAlways Wear EYE DANGER Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAW Compound Miter SAW SafetyPage Power Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Safety Protection ImportantDouble Insulated Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AWG Guidelines for Extension CordsAccessories and Attachments Recommended AccessoriesAccessories Tools Needed for Assembly Supplied Not suppliedCombination Square Must be True Carton Contents Know Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPM Woodworking TermsInstalling the Dust BAG FIG. C Assembly and AdjustmentsInstalling the Support Bracket FIG. a Installing the Miter Handle FIG. BSAW Blade Wrench FIG. E Releasing Cutting Head FIG. GUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. F Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, J Removing and Installing the Table Insert FIG. HBlade Removing or InstallingUn-plug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade Installing Blade FIG. K, L, MLaser Guide FIG. N Laser BeamAvoid Direct EYE Contact Fig. O Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. P Bevel Stop Adjustments FIG. O, P, QMiter Angle Adjustment FIG. R Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. RAdjusting Fence Squareness FIG. S Fig. S Adjusting Cutting Depth FIG. TOperation Assembly and AdjustmentsRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW Troubleshooting Guide for adjustment if necessaryDress for Safety Plan Your WorkInspect Your Workpiece USE Extra Caution with Large or ODD Shaped Workpieces When SAW is RunningDo not OVER-REACH Never cut freehandBasic SAW Operations Body and Hand Position FIG. UFinishing a cut Before freeing jammed materialSliding Carriage System FIG. W Miter CUT FIGBefore Leaving the SAW Compound CUT FIG. Z Bevel CUT FIG. YTo Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. AA Cutting Bowed Material FIG. BBRough Cutting a Dado FIG. CC Fig. CC Bevel/Miter Settings Only When the Angle Between the Walls EqualsCutting Crown Molding FIG. GG, HH Outside corner-Left side KEY Bevel Miter Type of CUT SettingInside corner-Left side Inside corner-Right sideCrown Molding Chart Lower Blade Guard MaintenanceMaintenance Replacing Carbon Brushes FIGLubrication FIG. JJ, KK Debris from entering eyes when Removing sawdust from unitSawdust Wear proper eye protection to keepTroubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List for SAW Schematic Parts List4 in. Compound Miter SAW Model no SchematicDescription Size Qty Parts List for MotorSears Parts & Repair Service Center LE-FOYER MCSU-HOGAR R