Craftsman 137.21214 Cordless Saw User Manual


 
Fig. H
INSTALLING BLADE (Fig. F, G, H)
1. Install a 10” blade, making sure the rotation arrow on the
blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper
guard, and the blade teeth are pointing downward.
2. Place the laser guide (6) against the blade and on the
arbor. Thread the arbor bolt (4) into the arbor in a
counterclockwise direction. (Fig. H)
IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of the laser guide are
engaged with the flats on the arbor shaft.
3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt.
4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding it in firmly while turning
the blade wrench counterclockwise. When it engages,
continue to press the arbor lock in, while tightening the
arbor bolt securely. (Fig. G)
5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back until the slot in the cover
plate engages with the cover plate screw (2). Tighten the
screw with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. F).
6. Lower the blade guard (1). (Fig. F)
7. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns
freely.
To avoid injury, never use the saw without the cover
plate secure in place. It keeps the arbor bolt from
falling out if it accidentally loosens, and helps
prevent the spinning blade from coming off the saw.
Make sure the collars are clean and properly
arranged. Lower the blade into the lower table and
check for any contact with the metal base or the
turntable.
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.
INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP (FIG. H-1)
Place the Hold-down Clamp (1) in the desired mounting
hole (2).
Fig. H-1
ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (Fig. I)
1. Loosen the four fence locking bolts (1).
2. Using a square, lay the heel of the square against the
blade, and the rule against the fence (2) as shown.
3. Adjust the fence to be 90° to the blade and tighten the
four fence locking screws.
CAUTION: If the saw has not been used recently, recheck
blade squareness to the fence and readjust if needed.
Fig. I
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 settings with positive stops
(3) at 0
o
, 15
o
, 22.5
o
, 31.6
o
and 45
o
. These positive stops
position the blade at the desired angle quickly and
accurately.
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4
2
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