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Glossary of terms – Craftsman 137.21194 User Manual

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AMPERAGE (AMPS) – A measure

of the flow of electric current. Higher

ratings generally means the tool is

suited for heavier use.

ARBOR LOCK – Allows the user to

keep the blade from rotating while

tightening or loosening the arbor bolt

during blade replacement or removal.

BASE – Supports the table, holds

accessories and allows for workbench

or leg set mounting.

BEVEL LOCKING HANDLE – Locks

the miter saw at a desired bevel angle.

BEVEL SCALE – To measure the

bevel angle of the saw blade 0° to 45°

left.

CARBIDE TIPPED – Extremely hard

steel pieces with sharp cutting edges

fastened to cutting tools such as saw

blades.

COVER PLATE SCREW – Loosen this

screw and rotate the plate for access to

the blade arbor bolt.

DOUBLE-INSULATED – A form of

electrical protection featuring two

separate insulation systems to help

protect against electrical shock.

EXTENSION CORD – An electric cord

used between power tools and outlets

to extend the range of the tools. The

more amerage your tool uses, the

longer the distance, the larger the size

of the wire needed in your extension

cord.

EYE PROTECTION – Goggles or

spectacles intended to protect your

eyes. Eye protection should meet the

requirements of ANSI Z.87.1 (USA) or

CSA Z94.3-M88 (Canada).

FACE SHIELD – An impact resistant

shield that helps to protect your face

from chips, sparks, small debris.

Should only be used in conjunction with

additional eye protection.

FENCE – Helps to keep the workpiece

from moving when sawing. Scaled to

assist with accurate cutting.

GUARD – Protective devise that forms

a barrier between a hazardous object

such as a blade, wheel or cutter and

the operator.

HOLD DOWN LATCH – Locks the

miter saw in the lowered position for

compact storage and transportation.

INSTRUCTION OR OPERATOR’S

MANUAL – Booklet accompanying

your power tool that describes the

hazards and safe operation procedures,

outlines basic tool operation, care and

maintenance.

MITER HANDLE – Used to rotate the

table, and to rotate the saw to a right or

left cutting position.

MITER SCALE – Measures the miter

angle 0° to 45° left and right.

MOUNTING HOLES – To mount the

miter saw to a stable surface.

ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH – To start

the tool, squeeze the trigger. Release

the trigger to turn off the miter saw.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Switch handle

Slide carriage