Craftsman 137.21194 operating instructions Removing and Installing the Table Insert FIG. H

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NOTE: Your miter saw was adjusted at the factory. However, during shipment slight misalignment may have occurred. Check the following settings and adjust if necessary prior to using this miter saw.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. H)

!WARNING

To avoid injury:

●Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting. Remove all small pieces of material from the table cavity before performing any cuts. The table insert may be removed for this purpose, but always reattach the table insert prior to performing a cutting operation.

●Do not start the sliding compound miter saw without checking for interference between the blade and table insert. Damage could result to the blade, table insert or turntable if blade strike occurs during the cutting operation.

1.To remove, loosen and remove the six screws (1) on the table inserts

(2) with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the insert.

2.To install, reposition the table inserts, install the six screws and tighten.

3.Check for blade clearance by moving the slide carriage through the full motion of the blade in the table slot.

Fig. H

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MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. I, J)

!WARNING

To avoid injury form unexpected saw movement:

●Disconnect the power cord from the outlet, and lock the cutting head in the lower position using the stop latch.

●Lock the slide carriage in place by tightening the slide carriage lock knob.

●To avoid back injury, lift the saw by using the designated carrying handles located on the top of the machine. When lifting, bend at your knees, not from your back.

●Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or by the switch handle. Carrying the tool by the power cord could cause damage to the insulation or the wire connections resulting in electric shock or ﬁre.

●To avoid injury from ﬂying debris, do not allow visitors to stand near the saw during any cutting operation.

●Support the saw on a level work surface.

●Always bolt or clamp the saw to its support.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Operator’s ManualWarranty Table of ContentsRotating Table Product SpecificationsMotor Blade SizeProhibition SymbolsSupport and Clamp Work General Safety Instructions Before Using this Power Tool Power Tool SafetyAlways Wear EYE DANGER Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAW Compound Miter SAW SafetyPage Motor Safety Protection Important Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsDouble Insulated Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AWG Guidelines for Extension CordsRecommended Accessories Accessories and AttachmentsAccessories Supplied Not supplied Tools Needed for AssemblyCombination 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. BReleasing Cutting Head FIG. G SAW Blade Wrench FIG. EUnlocking 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 Beam Laser Guide FIG. NAvoid Direct EYE Contact Fig. O Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. P Bevel Stop Adjustments FIG. O, P, QMiter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. R Miter Angle 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 necessaryPlan Your Work Dress for SafetyInspect 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 materialMiter CUT FIG Sliding Carriage System FIG. WBefore Leaving the SAW Compound CUT FIG. Z Bevel CUT FIG. YCutting Bowed Material FIG. BB To Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. AARough Cutting a Dado FIG. CC Fig. CC Only When the Angle Between the Walls Equals Bevel/Miter SettingsCutting 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 MotorLE-FOYER MC Sears Parts & Repair Service CenterSU-HOGAR R