MITER CUT (FIG. W)

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

2.While holding the miter handle, press down on the positive stop locking lever (2) to disengage the positive stop locking lever.

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 handle 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 cutting.

Fig. W

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BEVEL CUT (FIG. X)

1.When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel lock handle (1).

2.Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle as shown on the bevel scale (2). The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a 90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 45° left bevel.

3.Tighten the bevel lock handle (1) to lock the cutting head in position.

4.Positive stops are provided at 0° and 45°.

Fig. X

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COMPOUND CUT (FIG. Y)

A compound cut is the combination of a miter and a bevel cut simultaneously.

1.Loosen the bevel lock handle (1) and position the cutting head at the desired bevel position. Lock the bevel lock handle.

2.Loosen the miter table lock handle (2). Press down the positive stop locking lever (3) and position the table at the desired angle. Release the positive stop locking lever and lock the miter handle.

Fig. Y

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CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. Z)

A bowed workpiece must be positioned against the fence and secured with a clamping device as shown before cutting. Do not position workpiece incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the support of the fence. This will cause the blade to bind and could result in personal injury.

Fig. Z

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Craftsman 137.21241 Miter CUT FIG. W, Bevel CUT FIG, Compound CUT FIG. Y, Cutting Bowed Material FIG. Z