Craftsman 137.21241 - Manual (Page 17)

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BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT (FIG. O, P, Q)
To avoid injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, make sure the trigger is
released and remove the power cord from the
power source.
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90° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. O)
1. Loosen bevel lock handle (1) and tilt the
cutting arm completely to the right. Tighten
the bevel lock handle. Lower blade.
2. Place a combination square (2) on the miter
table with the rule against the table and the
heel of the square against the saw blade.
3. If the blade is not 90° square with the miter
table, loosen the bevel lock handle, tilt the
cutting head completely to the left, loosen
the locknut (4) on the bevel angle adjustment
bolt (3) and use a 13 mm wrench to adjust
the bolt (3) in or out to increase or decrease
the bevel angle.
4. Tilt the cutting arm to back to the right at 90°
bevel and recheck for alignment.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if further
adjustment is needed.
6. Tighten bevel lock handle and locknut (4)
when alignment is achieved.
Fig. O
3
2
4
1
90° Bevel Indicator (Fig. P)
1. When the blade is exactly 90° to the table,
loosen the bevel indicator screw (5) using a
#2 Phillips screwdriver.
2. Adjust bevel indicator (6) to the “0” mark (7)
on the bevel scale and retighten the screw.
Fig. P
7
6
5
45° Bevel Adjustment (Fig. Q)
1. Unlock the bevel lock handle (1) and tilt the
cutting arm as far to the left as possible.
2. Using a combination square, check to see if
the blade angle is 45° to the table.
3. If the blade is not at 45° to the miter table,
tilt the cutting arm to the right, loosen the
locknut (5) on the bevel angle adjustment
bolt (4) and use a 13 mm wrench to adjust
the bolt (4) in or out to increase or decrease
the bevel angle.
4. Tilt the cutting arm to the left to 45° bevel and
recheck for alignment.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the blade is at
45° to the miter table.
6. Tighten bevel lock handle and locknut (5)
when alignment is achieved.
Fig. Q
1
4
5
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW (FIG. R, S)
To avoid injury from unexpected saw
movement:
● Before moving the saw, disconnect the power
cord from the outlet, and lock the cutting arm
in the lower position using the stop latch.
NOTE: The stop latch is for carrying or
storing the tool. It is not to be used for holding
the saw while cutting. Lower blade and press
in stop latch to secure saw for transport or
storage.
● Never carry the miter saw by the power cord
or by the switch handle. Carrying the tool by
the power cord could cause damage to the
insulation or wire connections resulting in
electric shock or fire.
● To avoid injury from flying debris, do not
allow visitors to stand behind the saw.
● Place the saw on a firm, level work-surface
where there is room for handling and properly
supporting the workpiece.
● Support the saw on a level work surface.
● Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
Place the saw in the desired location, either on a
work bench or recommended leg set. The base
of the saw has four mounting holes (10).
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