Craftsman 137.418000 Operator's Manual page 24

SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. K)
For convenient storage and prevention
of loss, there is a slot (1) in the right
side of the carry handle (2) for storing
the blade wrench (3) when not in use.
Fig. K
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
TABLE INSERT (FIG. L)
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WARNING
!
To avoid injury:
● Always unplug the saw to avoid
accidental starting. Remove all
small pieces of material from the
table cavity before performing
any cuts. The table insert may
be removed for this purpose, but
always reattach the table insert
prior to performing a cutting
operation.
● Do not start the sliding compound
miter saw without checking for
interference between the blade
and table insert. Damage could
result to the blade, table insert or
turntable if blade strike occurs
during the cutting operation.
1. To remove, loosen and remove the
six screws (1) on the table insert (2)
with a Phillips screwdriver and
remove the insert.
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2. To install, reposition the table
insert (2), install the six screws (1)
and tighten.
3. Check for blade clearance by
moving the slide carriage through
the full motion of the blade in the
table slot.
Fig. L
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MOUNTING THE MITER SAW
(FIG. M, N)

WARNING
!
To avoid injury from unexpected
saw movement:
● Before moving the miter saw,
disconnect the power cord from
the outlet, and lock the cutting
arm in the lower position using
the hold-down latch.
NOTE: The hold-down latch is
for carrying or storing the tool.
It is not to be used for holding
the saw while cutting. Lower the
cutting head and press in hold-
down latch to secure the cutting
head.
● Lock the slide carriage in place
by tightening the slide carriage
lock knob.
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