Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. O | Craftsman 137.21239 guide

Fig. N

BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT

! WARNING

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.

90° (0°) Bevel adjustment (Fig. N)

90° Bevel Pointer Adjustment (Fig. O)

1. When the blade is exactly 90o (0o) to the table, loosen the bevel indicator screw (5) using a # 2 Phillips screwdriver.

2. Adjust bevel indicator (6) to the “0” mark on the bevel scale and retighten the screw.

1.	Loosen bevel lock handle (1) and			Fig. O
	tilt the cutting arm completely to the
	right. Tighten the bevel lock handle.
2.	Place a combination square (2) on			5
	the miter table with the ruler against			5
	the miter table with the ruler against
	the table and the heel of the square			6
	against the saw blade.			6
	against the saw blade.
3.	If the blade is not 90o (0o) square
	with the miter table (5), loosen the
	bevel lock handle (1), tilt the cutting		45o Bevel Adjustment (Fig. P)
	head to the left, loosen the locknut		1.	Loosen the bevel lock handle (7)
	(4) on the bevel angle adjustment			and tilt the cutting head completely
	bolt (3) and use a 10 mm wrench			to the left.
	to adjust the stop bolt (3) depth in		2.	Using a combination square, check
	or out to increase or decrease the			to see if the blade angle is 45° to
	bevel angle.			the table.
4.	Tilt the cutting arm to back to the		3.	If the blade is not at 45° to the miter
	right at 90o (0o) bevel and recheck			table, tilt the cutting arm to the right,
	for alignment.			loosen the locknut (8) on the bevel
5.	Repeat steps 1 through 4 if further			angle adjustment bolt (9) and use
	adjustment is needed.			a 10 mm wrench to adjust the stop
6.	Tighten bevel lock handle (1) and			bolt (9) depth in or out to increase
	locknut (4) when alignment is			or decrease the bevel angle.
	achieved.		4.	Tilt the cutting arm to the left to 45°
	3	1		bevel and recheck for alignment.
	4		5.	Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the

blade is at 45° to the miter table.

6. Tighten bevel lock handle (7) and locknut (8) when alignment is achieved.

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Craftsman 137.21239 operating instructions Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. O, Bevel Adjustment Fig. P

Contents

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Table of Contents Warranty Product SpecificationsMotor Blade Size Symbols ProhibitionSupport and Clamp Work Power Tool Safety USE Proper Extension Always Wear EYE Wear a Face Mask or DustDisconnect Tools from Reduce the Risk 24. ! Danger People Compound Miter SAW Safety Power Supply and Motor Specifications Electrical Requirements Motor Safety Protection Important Electrical Requirements cont’dDouble Insulated Guidelines for Extension Cords Be sure your extension cord isUse a separate electrical circuit Accessories and Attachments Recommended AccessoriesAccessories Tools Needed for Assembly Supplied Not supplied Blade WrenchHex Key Combination Square Must be True Carton Contents Know Your Sliding Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Instruction or OWNER’S Woodworking Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPM Assembly and Adjustments Estimated Assembly Time 5 10 minutesInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. a Unlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. B Installing the Exhaust Port and the Dust BAG FIG. E Installing the HOLD-DOWN Clamp FIG. F and GRemoving and Installing the Table Insert FIG. H Locking Fig. H Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, J Removing or Installing the Blade For portable use, place Installing Blade FIG. K, L, M Fig. M Laser Beam Class II Laser Product Bevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. O Bevel Adjustment Fig. P Miter Angle Adjustment FIG. Q Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. Q Adjusting Fence Squareness FIG. R Setting Cutting Depth FIG. SAdjusting Cutting Depth FIG. S Sliding the Rear Extension Support BAR FIG. T Fig. T Adjustments Requirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAWOperation Keep Your Work Area Clean Plan Your Work Dress for Safety Inspect Your WorkpieceDo not OVER-REACH Never cut freehand When SAW is Running Body and Hand Position FIG. U Finishing a cutBefore freeing jammed material Basic SAW Operations Sliding Fence & Remove Sliding Fence FIG. W Sliding FenceSliding Carriage System FIG Before Leaving the SAW Miter CUT FIG. YBevel CUT FIG. Z Bevel Stop for Crown Molding FIG. AA Compound CUT FIG. BBTo Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. CC Fig. DD Fig. CC Auxiliary Wood Fence FIG. FF Cutting Base Molding FIG. GG Bevel/Miter Settings Only When the Angle Between the Walls EqualsCutting Crown Molding FIG. HH Equal exactly Crown Molding Chart Compound Miter saw Maintenance MaintenanceReplacing Carbon Brushes FIG. JJ Lower Blade Guard Sawdust Lubrication FIG. KKCentral pivot of plastic guard Use Troubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List Schematic a Parts List for SAW Schematic B Schematic B Parts List for Motor Page Get it fixed, at your home or ours