Craftsman 137.21237 Saw User Manual


 
Mountinginstructions
1. For stationary use, place the saw in the desired
location, directly on a workbench where there is room
for handling and proper support of the workpiece.
The base of the saw has four mounting holes. Bolt
the base of the miter saw (1) to the work surface (5),
using the fastening method as shown in Fig G.
Fig. G
1. Miter saw base 2
2. Hex head bolt 3
3. Rubber washer 4 ,,
4. Flat washer 1 _
5. Workbench _I
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6. Flat washer 5 _
7. Lockwasher
8. Hex nut _
9. Jam nut
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NOTE: Mounting hardware is not included with this tool.
Bolts, nuts, washers and screws must be purchased
separately.
2. For portable use, place the saw on a 3/4 in. thick
piece of plywood. Bolt the base of the miter saw
securely to the plywood using the mounting holes
on the base. Use C-clamps to clamp this mounting
board to a stable work surface at the worksite.
(Fig. G-1 )
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.
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7.
Fig.H
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Locate the arbor lock (5) on the motor, below the
switch handle. (Fig. I)
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 locking to keep it engaged, while turning the
wrench clockwise to loosen the arbor bolt.
Fig.I
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Fig.G-1
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE
WARNING]
Do not use a blade larger than 10 in. in diameter.
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 outmet.
Removing Blade (Fig. H, I and J)
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.
3. Loosen the cover plate screw (2) with a Phillips
screwdriver.
8. Remove the arbor bolt (6), the outer blade collar (8)
and the blade (7). Do not remove the inner blade
coltar. (Fig. J)
NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their
position and direction they face. Wipe the blade collars
clean of any sawdust before installing a new blade.
Fig. J
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