Craftsman 137.322860 Operator's Manual page 22

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
TABLE INSERT (FIG. J)

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.
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. J
1
2
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW
(FIG. K, L)

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.
● Never carry the miter saw by
the power cord or by the trigger
switch handle. Carrying the tool
by the power cord could cause
damage to the insulation or wire
connections and result 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
workbench 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.
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