Craftsman 137.21236 Saw User Manual


 
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REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
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.
WARNING
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Fig. E
INSERTING AND REPLACING THE LASER
BATTERIES (FIG. F)
• Unplug your miter saw.
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).
Fig. F
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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.
Fig. G
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.
Fig. H
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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AAA Battery
AAA Battery
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