Craftsman 137.21239 Adjusting Fence Squareness FIG. R, Setting Cutting Depth FIG. S

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ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. R)

1.Loosen the three fence locking bolts

(1).

2.Lower the cutting arm and lock in position.

3.Using a square (3), lay the heel of the square against the blade and the ruler against the fence (2) as shown.

4.Adjust the fence 90° to the blade and tighten the four fence locking bolts.

CAUTION: If the saw has not been used recently, recheck blade squareness to the fence and readjust if needed.

5.After fence has been aligned, using a scrap piece of wood, make a cut at 90o then check squareness on the piece. Readjust if necessary.

Fig. R

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SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. S)

The depth of cut can be preset for even and repetitive shallow cuts.

1.Adjust the cutting head down (See CUTTING HEAD section) until the teeth of the blade are at the desired depth.

2.While holding the upper arm in that position, turn the stop knob (1) until it touches the stop plate (2).

3.Recheck the blade depth by moving the cutting head front to back through the full motion of a typical cut along the control arm.

Fig. S

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ADJUSTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. S)

The maximum depth travel of the cutting head was set at the factory. Check to see that the blade does not extend more than 1/4 in. below the table insert, and does not touch the control arm throat or any part of the base or table. If the maximum depth needs readjusting:

1.Loosen the stop knob (1) while moving the cutting head down until the blade extends just 1/4 in. below the table insert.

2.Adjust the stop knob (1) to touch the stop plate (2).

3.Recheck the blade depth by moving the cutting head front to back through the full motion of a cut along the control arm. If the blade touches the inside of the control arm, readjust the setting.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Table of Contents Motor WarrantyProduct Specifications Blade SizeSupport and Clamp Work SymbolsProhibition Power Tool Safety USE Proper ExtensionDisconnect Tools from Always Wear EYEWear a Face Mask or Dust Reduce the Risk24. ! Danger People Compound Miter SAW Safety Power Supply and Motor Specifications Electrical RequirementsDouble Insulated Motor Safety Protection ImportantElectrical Requirements cont’d Use a separate electrical circuit Guidelines for Extension CordsBe sure your extension cord is Accessories Accessories and AttachmentsRecommended Accessories Hex Key Tools Needed for AssemblySupplied Not supplied Blade Wrench Combination Square Must be TrueCarton Contents Know Your Sliding Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Instruction or OWNER’SWoodworking Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPMInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. a Assembly and AdjustmentsEstimated Assembly Time 5 10 minutes Unlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. BRemoving and Installing the Table Insert FIG. H Installing the Exhaust Port and the Dust BAG FIG. EInstalling the HOLD-DOWN Clamp FIG. F and G 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. QAdjusting Cutting Depth FIG. S Adjusting Fence Squareness FIG. RSetting Cutting Depth FIG. S Sliding the Rear Extension Support BAR FIG. T Fig. TOperation AdjustmentsRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW Keep Your Work Area Clean Plan Your WorkDo not OVER-REACH Dress for SafetyInspect Your Workpiece Never cut freehandWhen SAW is Running Before freeing jammed material Body and Hand Position FIG. UFinishing a cut Basic SAW OperationsSliding Carriage System FIG Sliding Fence & Remove Sliding Fence FIG. WSliding Fence Bevel CUT FIG. Z Before Leaving the SAWMiter CUT FIG. Y To Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. CC Bevel Stop for Crown Molding FIG. AACompound CUT FIG. BB Fig. DD Fig. CCAuxiliary Wood Fence FIG. FF Cutting Base Molding FIG. GGCutting Crown Molding FIG. HH Bevel/Miter SettingsOnly When the Angle Between the Walls Equals Equal exactlyCrown Molding Chart Compound Miter sawReplacing Carbon Brushes FIG. JJ MaintenanceMaintenance Lower Blade GuardCentral pivot of plastic guard Use SawdustLubrication FIG. KK 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