Craftsman 137.21229 operating instructions WARN Ne, Removingorinstallingtheblade

REMOVINGORINSTALLINGTHEBLADE

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Only use a 104rich diameter blade.

To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and plug is not connected to the power source outlet.

REMOWNG (FIG. G, G-l, G-2}

1.Unplug the saw from the outleL

2.Allow the miter saw to rise to the upright position. Raise the lower blade guard (1) to the up position. (Fig. G)

3.Loosen the cover plate screw (2) with a Phillips screwdriver.

4.Rotate the cover plate (3) towards the rear of the tool to expose the arbor bolt (4).

5.Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt.

Fig. G 1

6.Locate the arbor lock (5) on the motor, below the miter saw switch handle. (Fig. G-1 )

7.Press the arbor lock, holding it in firmly while turning the blade wrench clockwise. The arbor lock wi!l

engage after turning the wrench. Continue to hold the arbor lock in to keep it engaged, while turning the wrench clockwise to loosen the arbor boll

Fig. G-1

8.Remove the arbor bolt (4), outer blade collar (6), and the blade (7). Do not remove the inner blade collar. (Fig. G=2)

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

Fig. G-2

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tNSTALUNG THE BLADE (FIG. G, G-I, G-2}

1.install a 10 in. blade, 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 outer blade collar (6) against the blade and on the arbor. Thread the arbor bolt (4) into the arbor counterclockwise. (Fig. G-2)

IMPORTANT: Make sure the fiats of the blade collars are engaged with the fiats on the arbor shall

3.Place the blade wrench on the arbor boll

4.Press the arbor lock (5), holding it in firmly while turning the blade wrench counterclockwise. When it engages, continue to press the arbor lock in, while tightening the arbor bolt securely. (Fig. F)

5.Rotate the cover plate (3) back until the slot in the cover plate engages with the cover plate screw

(2). Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Lower the blade guard.

6.Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely.

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,To avoid injury, never use the saw without the cover plate secure in place. It keeps the arbor

bolt from falling out if it accidentally loosens, and helps prevent the spinning blade from coming off the saw.

Make sure the collars are clean and properly arranged. Lower the blade into the table and check for any contact with the metal base or the turn table.

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