Mounting The Miter Saw - Craftsman 21221 - 12 in. Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual

1. To remove, loosen and remove the
six screws (1) on the table inserts
(2) with a Phillips screwdriver and
remove the inserts.
2. To install, reposition the table
inserts, install the six screws and
tighten.
3. Check for blade clearance by
moving the slide carriage through
the full motion of the blade in the
table slot.
to the insulation or the wire
connections resulting in electric
shock or fire.
• To avoid injury from flying
debris, do not allow visitors to
stand near the saw during any
cutting operation.
• Support the saw on a level work
surface.
• Bolt or clamp the saw to its
support.
Fig. I 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 J.
MOUNTING THE MITER SAW
(FIG. J, K)
[_ WARNING J
To avoid injury form unexpected
saw movement:
• Disconnect the power cord from
the outlet, and lock the cutting
head in the lower position using
the stop latch.
• Lock the slide carriage in place
by tightening the slide carriage
lock knob.
• To avoid back injury, lift the saw
by using the designated carrying
handles located on the top of the
machine. When lifting, bend at
your knees, not from your back.
• Never carry the miter saw by
the power cord or by the switch
handle. Carrying the tool by the
Fig. J
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2. 4
3.
4. 1
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9. 7
NOTE: Mounting hardware is not
included with this tool. Bolts, nuts,
washers & screws must be purchased
separately.
Miter saw base
Hex head bolt
Rubber washer
Flat washer
Workbench
Flat washer
Lockwasher
Hex nut
Jam nut
2. For portable use, place the saw on
o a 3/4 in. thick piece of plywood.
Bolt the base of the miter saw
securely to the
plywood using the mounting holes