Craftsman 137.21241 User Manual

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Fig. W

BEVEL CUT (FIG. X)

1. When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel

lock handle (1).

2. Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle as

shown on the bevel scale (2). The blade can

be positioned at any angle, from a 90° straight

cut (0° on the scale) to a 45° left bevel.

3. Tighten the bevel lock handle (1) to lock the

cutting head in position.

4. Positive stops are provided at 0° and 45°.

Fig. X

MITER CUT (FIG. W)

1. When a miter cut is required, unlock the

miter table by turning the miter handle (1)

counterclockwise.

2. While holding the miter handle, press down

on the positive stop locking lever (2) to

disengage the positive stop locking lever.

3. Rotate the miter table to the right or left with

the miter handle.

4. When the table is in the desired position as

shown on the miter scale (3), release the

positive stop locking lever handle and tighten

the miter handle. The table is now locked at

the desired angle. Positive stops are provided

at 0°,15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45°.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TIGHTEN the miter

table lock handle before cutting.

COMPOUND CUT (FIG. Y)

A compound cut is the combination of a miter

and a bevel cut simultaneously.

1. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1) and position

the cutting head at the desired bevel position.

Lock the bevel lock handle.

2. Loosen the miter table lock handle (2). Press

down the positive stop locking lever (3)

and position the table at the desired angle.

Release the positive stop locking lever and

lock the miter handle.

Fig. Y

CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. Z)

A bowed workpiece must be positioned against

the fence and secured with a clamping device as

shown before cutting. Do not position workpiece

incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the

support of the fence. This will cause the blade to

bind and could result in personal injury.

Fig. Z

Hold-Down

Clamp

Workpiece