Craftsman 137.21194 operating instructions Removing or Installing, Blade

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Mounting instructions					REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE
1. For stationary use, place the saw					BLADE
	in the desired location, directly on				Removing Blade (Fig. K, L, M)
	a workbench where there is room
	for handling and proper support				! WARNING
	of the workpiece. The base of the
					● To avoid injury from an
	saw has four mounting holes. Bolt
	the base of the miter saw (1) to				accidental start, make sure the
	the work surface (5), using the				switch is in the OFF position
	fastening method as shown in Fig I.				and plug is not connected to the
					power source outlet.
	Fig. I		2		● Only use a 7-1/4 inch diameter
1.	Miter saw base				blade.
			3
2.	Hex head bolt				● NEVER cut metals or masonry
			4
3. Rubber washer					products with this tool. This
			1
4.	Flat washer				miter saw is designed for use on

5. Workbench		5			wood and wood-like products
6.	Flat washer				only.

7. Lockwasher			6	8
8.	Hex nut				1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.


9. Jam nut			7
				9	2. Raise the miter saw to the upright

NOTE: Mounting hardware is not					position.
					3. Raise the lower blade guard (1) to
included with this tool. Bolts, nuts,					the uppermost position. (Fig. K)
washers, & screws must be purchased					4. While holding the lower blade
separately.					guard, loosen the cover plate screw
	For portable use, place the				(2) with a Phillips screwdriver.
2.					5. Rotate the cover plate (3) to
	saw on a 3/4 in. thick piece of				expose the arbor bolt.
	plywood. Bolt the base of the				6. Place the blade end wrench over
	miter saw securely to the				the arbor bolt.
plywood using the mounting holes on					Fig. K	1
the base. Use C-clamps to clamp this

mounting board to a stable work
surface at the worksite. (Fig. J)
	Fig. J					3
			3/4 Inch
			plywood
						2
						4

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Contents Operator’s Manual Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USATable of Contents WarrantyProduct Specifications MotorBlade Size Rotating TableSupport and Clamp Work SymbolsProhibition Always Wear EYE Power Tool SafetyGeneral Safety Instructions Before Using this Power Tool DANGER Compound Miter SAW Safety Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAWPage Double Insulated Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsMotor Safety Protection Important Guidelines for Extension Cords Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AWGAccessories Accessories and AttachmentsRecommended Accessories Combination Square Must be True Tools Needed for AssemblySupplied Not supplied Carton Contents Know Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Woodworking Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPMAssembly and Adjustments Installing the Support Bracket FIG. aInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. B Installing the Dust BAG FIG. CUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. F SAW Blade Wrench FIG. EReleasing Cutting Head FIG. G 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 bladeAvoid Direct EYE Contact Laser Guide FIG. NLaser Beam Bevel Stop Adjustments FIG. O, P, Q Fig. O Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. PAdjusting Fence Squareness FIG. S Miter Angle Adjustment FIG. RMiter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. R Adjusting Cutting Depth FIG. T Fig. SAssembly and Adjustments Requirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAWTroubleshooting Guide for adjustment if necessary OperationInspect Your Workpiece Dress for SafetyPlan Your Work When SAW is Running Do not OVER-REACHNever cut freehand USE Extra Caution with Large or ODD Shaped WorkpiecesBody and Hand Position FIG. U Finishing a cutBefore freeing jammed material Basic SAW OperationsBefore Leaving the SAW Sliding Carriage System FIG. WMiter CUT FIG Bevel CUT FIG. Y Compound CUT FIG. ZRough Cutting a Dado FIG. CC To Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. AACutting Bowed Material FIG. BB Fig. CC Cutting Crown Molding FIG. GG, HH Bevel/Miter SettingsOnly When the Angle Between the Walls Equals KEY Bevel Miter Type of CUT Setting Inside corner-Left sideInside corner-Right side Outside corner-Left sideCrown Molding Chart Maintenance MaintenanceReplacing Carbon Brushes FIG Lower Blade GuardDebris from entering eyes when Removing sawdust from unit SawdustWear proper eye protection to keep 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 QtySU-HOGAR R Sears Parts & Repair Service CenterLE-FOYER MC