Craftsman 137.21236 operating instructions Inserting and Replacing the Laser Batteries FIG. F

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INSERTING AND REPLACING THE LASER BATTERIES (FIG. F)

• Unplug your miter saw.

!WARNING

Failure to unplug your tool could result in

accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

1.Remove the locking screw (1) on the battery cover (2) with a Phillips screwdriver, and open the cover.

2.Insert the two supplied AAA batteries in the case as per the diagram below. If replacing the batteries, take out the old batteries and place with new AAA batteries. Dispose of old batteries properly.

3.Put on the battery cover, replace the locking screw and tighten it securely.

NOTE: Replace the batteries with batteries that have a rating of 1.5 volts (Number 4 series and AAA size or equivalent).

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AAA Battery

AAA Battery

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REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE

! WARNING

Only use a 10-inch 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.

Removing Blade (Fig. G, H, I)

1.Unplug the saw from the outlet.

2.Allow the cutting head 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.

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6.Locate the arbor lock (5) on the motor, below the switch handle. (Fig. H)

7.Press the arbor lock, holding it in firmly while turning the blade wrench clockwise. The arbor lock will 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 bolt.

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

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