Craftsman 137.21194 operating instructions Installing Blade FIG. K, L, M

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7.Locate the arbor lock (5) below motor lower cover. (Fig. L)

8.Press the arbor lock, holding it in ﬁrmly while turning the blade clockwise. The arbor lock will then engage and lock the arbor. Continue to hold the arbor lock, while turning the wrench clockwise to loosen the arbor bolt.

Fig. L

5

9.Remove the arbor bolt (4), the arbor collar (6), and the blade (7). Do not remove the inner blade collar. (Fig. M)

10.Raise the lower clear plastic blade guard (1) to the upright position (Fig. K) to remove the blade.

NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their position and direction they face. Wipe the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing a new blade.

INSTALLING BLADE (FIG. K, L, M)

!WARNING

Un-plug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade.

1. Install a 7-1/4 in. blade with a 5/8

in. arbor making sure the rotation

arrow on the blade matches the

clockwise rotation arrow on the

upper guard, and the blade teeth

are pointing downward.

2. Place the arbor collar (6) against

the blade and on the arbor. Thread

the arbor bolt (4) on the arbor. in a

counterclockwise direction. (Fig. M)

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ﬂats

of the blade collars are engaged

with the ﬂats on the arbor shaft.

Also, the ﬂat-side of the arbor collar

must be placed against the blade.

3. Place the blade wrench on the

arbor bolt.

4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding

it in ﬁrmly while turning the blade

counterclockwise. When it engages,

continue to press the arbor lock

in, while tightening the arbor bolt

securely. (Fig. L)

5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back to

its original position until the slot in

the cover plate engages with the

cover plate screw (2). While holding

the lower blade guard, tighten the

screw with a Phillips screwdriver.

(Fig. K) NOTE: The lower blade

guard must be raised to the upright

position to access the cover plate

Fig. M

7

screw.

6. Lower the blade guard (1) and

verify the operation of the guard

6

4

does not bind or stick (Fig. K).

7. Be sure the arbor lock (5) is

released so the blade turns freely

by spinning the blade until the arbor

lock disengages.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Operator’s ManualWarranty Table of ContentsMotor Product SpecificationsBlade Size Rotating TableSymbols 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 Support Bracket FIG. a Assembly and AdjustmentsInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. B Installing the Dust BAG FIG. CSAW 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. TRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW Assembly and AdjustmentsTroubleshooting Guide for adjustment if necessary OperationDress for Safety Plan Your WorkInspect Your Workpiece Do not OVER-REACH When SAW is RunningNever cut freehand USE Extra Caution with Large or ODD Shaped WorkpiecesFinishing a cut Body and Hand Position FIG. UBefore freeing jammed material Basic SAW OperationsSliding 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 Inside corner-Left side KEY Bevel Miter Type of CUT SettingInside corner-Right side Outside corner-Left sideCrown Molding Chart Maintenance MaintenanceReplacing Carbon Brushes FIG Lower Blade GuardSawdust Debris from entering eyes when Removing sawdust from unitWear proper eye protection to keep Lubrication FIG. JJ, KKTroubleshooting 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