Craftsman 137.21194 - Manual (Page 20)

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REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE
BLADE
Removing Blade (Fig. K, L, M)
● 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.
● Only use a 7-1/4 inch diameter
blade.
● NEVER cut metals or masonry
products with this tool. This
miter saw is designed for use on
wood and wood-like products
only.
1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.
2. Raise the miter saw to the upright
position.
3. Raise the lower blade guard (1) to
the uppermost position. (Fig. K)
4. While holding the lower blade
guard, loosen the cover plate screw
(2) with a Phillips screwdriver.
5. Rotate the cover plate (3) to
expose the arbor bolt.
6. Place the blade end wrench over
the arbor bolt.
Fig. K
Mounting instructions
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 I.
Fig. I
NOTE: Mounting hardware is not
included with this tool. Bolts, nuts,
washers, & 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. J)
Fig. J
WARNING
!
1
2
3
4
3/4 Inch
plywood
2
3
4
1
5
6
7
8
9
1. Miter saw base
2. Hex head bolt
3. Rubber washer
4. Flat washer
5. Workbench
6. Flat washer
7. Lockwasher
8. Hex nut
9. Jam nut