Craftsman 137.21214 Cordless Saw User Manual


 
MITER CUT (FIG. R)
When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter table by
turning the miter handle (1) counterclockwise. While
holding the miter handle, press down on the positive
stop locking lever (2). Rotate the miter table to the right
or left with the miter handle. When the table is in the
desired position as shown on the miter scale (3),
release the positive stop locking lever 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 performing a cut.
Fig. R
BEVEL CUT (FIG. S)
When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel lock
handle (1). 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. Tighten the lock handle
(1) to lock the desired cutting head in position. Positive
stops are provided at 0 and 45°.
COMPOUND CUT (FIG. T)
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. T
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. U)
A bowed workpiece must be positioned against the
fence and secured with a clamping devise 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. U
Fig. S
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