Craftsman 137.21239 operating instructions Glossary of Terms, Instruction or OWNER’S

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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 – Googles 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 OWNER’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, push the safety lock-off button and 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 Table of Contents Warranty Product SpecificationsMotor Blade SizeProhibition SymbolsSupport and Clamp Work Power Tool Safety USE Proper ExtensionAlways Wear EYE Wear a Face Mask or DustDisconnect Tools from Reduce the Risk24. ! Danger People Compound Miter SAW Safety Power Supply and Motor Specifications Electrical RequirementsElectrical Requirements cont’d Motor Safety Protection ImportantDouble Insulated Be sure your extension cord is Guidelines for Extension CordsUse a separate electrical circuit Recommended Accessories Accessories and AttachmentsAccessories Tools Needed for Assembly Supplied Not supplied Blade WrenchHex Key Combination Square Must be TrueCarton Contents Know Your Sliding Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Instruction or OWNER’SWoodworking Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPMAssembly and Adjustments Estimated Assembly Time 5 10 minutesInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. a Unlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. BInstalling the Exhaust Port and the Dust BAG FIG. E Installing the HOLD-DOWN Clamp FIG. F and GRemoving and Installing the Table Insert FIG. H LockingFig. H Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, JRemoving or Installing the Blade For portable use, placeInstalling Blade FIG. K, L, M Fig. MLaser Beam Class II Laser ProductBevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. O Bevel Adjustment Fig. PMiter Angle Adjustment FIG. Q Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. QSetting Cutting Depth FIG. S Adjusting Fence Squareness FIG. RAdjusting Cutting Depth FIG. S Sliding the Rear Extension Support BAR FIG. T Fig. TRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW AdjustmentsOperation Keep Your Work Area Clean Plan Your WorkDress for Safety Inspect Your WorkpieceDo not OVER-REACH Never cut freehandWhen SAW is Running Body and Hand Position FIG. U Finishing a cutBefore freeing jammed material Basic SAW OperationsSliding Fence Sliding Fence & Remove Sliding Fence FIG. WSliding Carriage System FIG Miter CUT FIG. Y Before Leaving the SAWBevel CUT FIG. Z Compound CUT FIG. BB Bevel Stop for Crown Molding FIG. AATo Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. CC Fig. DD Fig. CCAuxiliary Wood Fence FIG. FF Cutting Base Molding FIG. GGBevel/Miter Settings Only When the Angle Between the Walls EqualsCutting Crown Molding FIG. HH Equal exactlyCrown Molding Chart Compound Miter sawMaintenance MaintenanceReplacing Carbon Brushes FIG. JJ Lower Blade GuardLubrication FIG. KK SawdustCentral pivot of plastic guard Use Troubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List Schematic a Parts List for SAW Schematic B Schematic B Parts List for Motor Page Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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