Sliding Carriage System FIG. W, Miter CUT FIG | Craftsman 137.21194

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SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM (FIG. W)

!WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation.

1.For a chop cutting operations on small workpieces, slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the carriage lock knob (1).

2.To cut wide boards up to 8 in., the carriage lock knob should be loosened to allow the cutting head to slide freely.

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!WARNING

To avoid injury from materials being thrown, always unplug the saw

to avoid accidental starting, and remove small pieces of material from the table cavity.

MITER CUT (FIG. X)

1.When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (1) counterclockwise.

2.While holding the miter handle, lift up on the positive stop locking lever (2).

3.Rotate the miter table to the right or left with the miter handle.

4.When the table is in the desired position, as shown on the miter scale (3), release the positive stop locking lever and tighten the miter handle. The table is now locked at the desired angle. Positive stops are provided at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45°.

IMPORTANT: Always tighten the miter table lock handle before performing every cutting operation.

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	BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW
	● Never leave tool running
	unattended. Turn power OFF. Wait
	for all moving parts to stop.
	● Make workshop childproof. Lock the	3	2	1
	shop. Disconnect master switches.	3	2	1
	shop. Disconnect master switches.

Store tool away from children and other unqualiﬁed users.

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Craftsman 137.21194 operating instructions Sliding Carriage System FIG. W, Miter CUT FIG, Before Leaving the SAW

Contents

Operator’s Manual Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Table of Contents Warranty Blade Size Product SpecificationsMotor Rotating Table Symbols ProhibitionSupport and Clamp Work Power Tool Safety General Safety Instructions Before Using this Power ToolAlways Wear EYE DANGER Compound Miter SAW Safety Specific Safety Instructions for this Compound Miter SAWPage Power Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Safety Protection ImportantDouble Insulated Guidelines for Extension Cords Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AWG Accessories and Attachments Recommended AccessoriesAccessories Tools Needed for Assembly Supplied Not suppliedCombination Square Must be True Carton Contents Know Your Sliding Compound Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Woodworking Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPM Installing the Miter Handle FIG. B Assembly and AdjustmentsInstalling the Support Bracket FIG. a Installing the Dust BAG FIG. C SAW Blade Wrench FIG. E Releasing Cutting Head FIG. GUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. F Removing and Installing the Table Insert FIG. H Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, J Removing or Installing Blade Installing Blade FIG. K, L, M Un-plug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade Laser Guide FIG. N Laser BeamAvoid Direct EYE Contact Bevel Stop Adjustments FIG. O, P, Q Fig. O Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. P Miter Angle Adjustment FIG. R Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. RAdjusting Fence Squareness FIG. S Adjusting Cutting Depth FIG. T Fig. S Troubleshooting Guide for adjustment if necessary Assembly and AdjustmentsRequirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAW Operation Dress for Safety Plan Your WorkInspect Your Workpiece Never cut freehand When SAW is RunningDo not OVER-REACH USE Extra Caution with Large or ODD Shaped Workpieces Before freeing jammed material Body and Hand Position FIG. UFinishing a cut Basic SAW Operations Sliding Carriage System FIG. W Miter CUT FIGBefore Leaving the SAW Bevel CUT FIG. Y Compound CUT FIG. Z To Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. AA Cutting Bowed Material FIG. BBRough Cutting a Dado FIG. CC Fig. CC Bevel/Miter Settings Only When the Angle Between the Walls EqualsCutting Crown Molding FIG. GG, HH Inside corner-Right side KEY Bevel Miter Type of CUT SettingInside corner-Left side Outside corner-Left side Crown Molding Chart Replacing Carbon Brushes FIG MaintenanceMaintenance Lower Blade Guard Wear proper eye protection to keep Debris from entering eyes when Removing sawdust from unitSawdust Lubrication FIG. JJ, KK Troubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List Parts List for SAW Schematic Schematic 4 in. Compound Miter SAW Model no Parts List for Motor Description Size Qty Sears Parts & Repair Service Center LE-FOYER MCSU-HOGAR R