Craftsman 137.21194 operating instructions SAW Blade Wrench FIG. E, Releasing Cutting Head FIG. G

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Fig. D

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SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. E)

For convenient storage and prevention of loss, there is a slot (1) in the right side of the switch handle (2) for storing the blade wrench (3) when not in use.

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RELEASING CUTTING HEAD (FIG. G)

!WARNING

To avoid injury and damage to the saw, transport or store the miter saw with the cutting head locked in the down position. Never use the hold down latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting operations.

Unlocking

1.Push down slightly on the switch handle (1).

2.Pull out the hold-down latch (2).

3.Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position.

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UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. F)

After removing the saw from the carton, loosen the slide carriage lock knob

(1). When transporting or storing the miter saw, the slide carriage should always be locked in position. The slide carriage lock knob (1) is located on the right side of the slide carriage.

Fig. F

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Locking

When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting head should always be locked in the down position.

1.Push the cutting head down to its lowest position.

2.Push the hold-down latch (2) into the locking hole.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the miter saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm or the miter handle. Only lift machine by the base hand holds.

!WARNING

To avoid injury, disconnect the plug from the power source before performing any adjustments or repair.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USATable of Contents WarrantyBlade Size Product SpecificationsMotor Rotating TableSymbols ProhibitionSupport and Clamp Work Power Tool Safety General Safety Instructions Before Using this Power ToolAlways Wear EYE DANGER Compound Miter SAW Safety Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAWPage Power Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Safety Protection ImportantDouble Insulated Guidelines for Extension Cords Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AWGAccessories 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 Woodworking Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPMInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. B Assembly and AdjustmentsInstalling the Support Bracket FIG. a Installing the Dust BAG FIG. CSAW Blade Wrench FIG. E Releasing Cutting Head FIG. GUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. F Removing and Installing the Table Insert FIG. H Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, JRemoving or Installing BladeInstalling Blade FIG. K, L, M Un-plug the miter saw before changing/installing the bladeLaser Guide FIG. N Laser BeamAvoid Direct EYE Contact Bevel Stop Adjustments FIG. O, P, Q Fig. O Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. PMiter Angle Adjustment FIG. R Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. RAdjusting Fence Squareness FIG. S Adjusting Cutting Depth FIG. T Fig. STroubleshooting Guide for adjustment if necessary Assembly and AdjustmentsRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW OperationDress for Safety Plan Your WorkInspect Your Workpiece Never cut freehand When SAW is RunningDo not OVER-REACH USE Extra Caution with Large or ODD Shaped WorkpiecesBefore freeing jammed material Body and Hand Position FIG. UFinishing a cut Basic SAW OperationsSliding Carriage System FIG. W Miter CUT FIGBefore Leaving the SAW Bevel CUT FIG. Y Compound CUT FIG. ZTo 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 Inside corner-Right side KEY Bevel Miter Type of CUT SettingInside corner-Left side Outside corner-Left sideCrown Molding Chart Replacing Carbon Brushes FIG MaintenanceMaintenance Lower Blade GuardWear proper eye protection to keep Debris from entering eyes when Removing sawdust from unitSawdust Lubrication FIG. JJ, KKTroubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List Parts List for SAW SchematicSchematic 4 in. Compound Miter SAW Model noParts List for Motor Description Size QtySears Parts & Repair Service Center LE-FOYER MCSU-HOGAR R