Craftsman 137.21214 operating instructions Assembly and Adjustments

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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted, and you have read and understood this Operators Manual.

INSTALLING THE MITER HANDLE (FIG. A)

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

Fig. A

SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. B)

1.For convenient storage and prevention of loss, there is a slot (1) in the rear of the cutting head handle (2) for storing the blade wrench (3) when not in use.

Fig. B

CUTTING HEAD (FIG. C)

Raising

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

2.Pull out the stop latch knob (2).

3.Allow the cutting head (3) to rise to the up position.

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.

Fig. C

Locking

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

1.Push the cutting head (3) down to its lowest position.

2.Push the stop latch (2) into the locking hole (4). IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the miter saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm, or the miter table handle. ALWAYS use the designated carrying handle.

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.

Fig. D

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Contents With Laser Trac Part No.137212140001Table of Contents Power Tool Safety General Safety InstructionsPower Supply and Motor Specifications Compound Miter SAW SafetySpecific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAW Electrical RequirementsDouble Insulated Electrical Requirements and SafetyMotor Safety Protection Guidelines for Extension CordsRecommended Accessories Accessories and Attachments Tools Needed for AssemblyAccessories Carton Contents Know Your Compound Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Woodworking TermsAssembly and Adjustments Installing the Extension Wings FIG. E Installing Extension Wings FIG. EInstalling the Stop Block FIG. E Removing or Installating the BladeInstalling Blade Fig. F, G, H Installing the HOLD-DOWN Clamp FIG. H-1Miter Scale FIG. J 90o Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. N To Adjust Miter AnglesCutting arm pivot adjustment Cutting ARM Travel FIG. KFig. N Safety Instructions for Basic SAW Operations OperationPlan Your Work Dress for SafetyWhen SAW is Running Inspect Your WorkpieceLaser -TRAC Body and Hand Position FIG. PTurning the SAW on Fig. Q Operation of LaserCompound CUT FIG. T Miter CUT FIG. RBevel CUT FIG. S Cutting Bowed Material FIG. UWorkpiece Support FIG Auxilary Wood Fence FIG. WVertical Miter Cutting FIG. Y Cutting a Dimensional 4X4 with ONE CUT FigCutting Base Molding FIG. Z Cutting Crown Molding FIG. AA, BB Bevel/Miter SettingsChanging the Laser Batteries Changing the Batteries Fig. CCMaintenance Troubleshooting Guide SAW Operation Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Motor Problem Problem Cause Suggested Corrective ActionParts List for Schematic a Miter SAW Parts ListParts Schematic a Compound Miter SAWParts List for Schematic B Motor Description Size QTYSchematic B Motor Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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