Craftsman 137.21241 operating instructions Installing the Miter Handle FIG. B, Cutting Head FIG. C

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INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. B)

1.Thread the miter handle (1) into the hole (2) located at the front of the miter table.

Fig. B

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! WARNING

To avoid injury and damage to the saw, transport or store the miter saw with the cutting head locked in the down position.

Never use the stop latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting operations.

CUTTING HEAD (FIG. C)

Raising the Cutting Head

1.Push down slightly on the switch handle (1).

2.Pull the hold-down latch (2) out of the long slot (5) of locking hole (3) and turn 90º to insert into the short slot (6).

3.Pull up the switch handle (1) to raise to the up position.

Fig. C

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Locking Cutting Head in Down Position

When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting head should always be locked in the down position.

1.Push the switch handle (1) down to its lowest position.

2.Pull the hold-down latch (2) out of the short slot

(6) of the locking hole (3) and turn 90º to insert into the long slot (5).

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the miter saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm or the miter handle. ALWAYS use the designated carrying handle (4).

INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. D)

1.Squeeze the metal collar wings (2) of the dust bag (1).

2.Place the dust bag neck opening around the

exhaust port (3), and release the metal collar wings.

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INSTALLING THE EXTENSION WINGS

! WARNING

To avoid injury or possible damage to the tool, support long workpieces by installing the extension wings to extend the work support surface.

To Install the Left/Right Extension Wing (Fig. E)

1.Loosen the extension wing locking screw (1) from the base (3).

2.Place the left extension wing into the holes (2) provided in the miter saw base.

3.Insert the extension wing locking screw back to hole and tighten to hold the extension.

4.Repeat step 1 to 3 to install the right extension wing.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA Warranty Table of ContentsProduct Specifications Shown below are some of the symbols you may see SymbolsProhibition Support and Clamp WorkPower Tool Safety Never Leave the Tool Running 24. ! DangerSpecific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAW Compound Miter SAW SafetyKeep the Motor AIR Slots Clean and free of chips or dust Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsGrounding Instructions Electrical Requirements and SafetyAccessories Recommended AccessoriesCarton Contents Know Your Compound Miter SAW Compound Miter SAW Terms Glossary of TermsWoodworking Terms Assembly Instructions Assembly and AdjustmentsAssemble Stand FIG. A-1, A-2, A-3 Assemble Miter SAW to Stand FIG. A-4Installing the Dust BAG FIG. D Installing the Miter Handle FIG. BInstalling the Extension Wings Cutting Head FIG. CInstalling the HOLD-DOWN Clamp Assembly FIG. G To Install the Rear Extension Stay FIG. FRemoving or Installing the Blade Inserting and Replacing the Laser Batteries FIG. HFig. J Adjusting Fence Squareness FIG. L Adjustment InstructionsMiter Scale FIG. M Cutting ARM TravelMounting the Miter SAW FIG. R, S Bevel Stop Adjustment FIG. O, P, QTo avoid injury from unexpected saw movement Avoid Direct EYE Contact Equirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW AdjustmentsKeep Your Work Area Clean OperationWhen SAW is Running Dress for SafetyPlan Your Work Inspect Your WorkpieceTurning SAW on FIG Body and Hand Position FIG. UBefore Leaving the SAW Bevel CUT FIG Miter CUT FIG. WCompound CUT FIG. Y Cutting Bowed Material FIG. ZCutting Base Molding FIG. AA Bevel/Miter SettingsCutting Crown Molding FIG. BB, CC Replacing Carbon Brushes FIG. DD MaintenanceLower Blade Guard Emptying Sawdust BAGProtection Troubleshooting GuideParts List for SAW Schematic Parts List10 in. Compound Miter SAW Model no Schematic for SAWParts List and Schematic for Motor QTY Parts List and Schematic for StandHere’s what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes Repair Protection AgreementsGet it fixed, at your home or ours
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