iNSTALLiNGTHEHOLD-DOWNCLAMPASSEMBLY (FIG.H)

1_Placethehold=downclampassembly(1)in one of

the mounting holes (2)_

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When using stop block on the right side, hold-down

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clamp must also be in right side. Using hold-down clamp on the left side during this operation can cause kickback and serious injury to the operator.

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ADJUSTMENT iNSTRUCTiONS

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

ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. 0 1. Loosen the four fence locking bolts (1).

2_ Lower the cutting arm and lock in position.

3_ Using a square, lay the heel of the square against the blade, and the rule against the fence (2) as shown. Check to see if the fence is 90° to the blade.

4_ If not, adjust fence 90 ° to the blade and tighten the fence locking bolts.

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

MITER SCALE (FIG. J)

The miter scale assists the user in setting the desired miter angles from 47° left to 47 ° right. The miter saw table has nine of the most common angle setttings with positive stops at 0°, 15 °, 22.5 °, 31 _6°, and

45°. These positive stops position the blade at the desired angle quickly and accurately.

To Adjust the Angle:

1.Unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (1) counterc!ockwise.

2.Press down the positive stop locking lever (2) while holding the miter handle, and rotate the table left or right to the desired angle.

3.Release positive stop locking lever. Tighten miter handle.

To Adjust the Indicator:

I. Position the miter table at zero degrees.

2.Loosen the pointer screw (4) and adjust the indicator to the 0° mark on the miter scale and retighten the

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CUTTING ARM TRAVEL (FIG. K)

Cutting arm pivot adjustment

The up and down pivot movement of the cutting arm (1) should not be too tight, restricting movement, nor too loose, affecting the accuracy of the saw cut. The correct locking nut (2) adjustment is snug, allowing no side-to- side arm movement. To adjust, tighten or loosen the adjusting nut (2).

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Craftsman 137.21229 operating instructions IA WARN,NGn, WARNNGn, 1Placethehold=downclampassembly1in one, Miter Scale FIG. J