Craftsman 320.21195 Operator's Manual page 18

KNOW YOUR MITER SAW (Fig,, la and lb) cent.
Laser On/Off Switch
To turn on laser, push the laser switch to "On"
On/Off Trigger Switch and Safety Lock-Off Button
To turn on saw, push safety lock button in with thumb whiSe squeezing the On/Off
Trigger Switch located under the handle (Fig, lb) To shut off saw, simply
release both,
Easy-to-read miter and bevel scales:
Miter angle scats marked in 1/2" increments, emphasis on every 5", from 0 ° to 45 ° left
and right Positive miter stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5 °, 30 °, and 45 _ for exact cuts
Bevel angle scale marked in 1° increments, emphasis on every 5 °, from 0° to 45 _ feft
with 33.9" marked
MIterTable Locking Lever
The miter table locking lever locks the saw table at the desired miter angfe, 0 ° to 45 °
left or right The table turns teft or right by releasing the miler lock lever and moving
the base of the cutting assembiy (which moves the miler table) while holding the
miter tabte frame secure
Bevel Lock Knob
The bevel lock knob securely locks your compound miter saw at the desired bevel
angies_ To loosen the knob, turn counterclockwise and t$1tthe saw head to set to the
desired angle as shown on the bevel scale. The blade can be positioned at any angle,
from a 90 ° straight cut (0 n on the scale) to a 45" left bevel (Fig lb) Tighten the bevel
lock knob to secure the saw head
Miter Fence
The miter fence is in two pieces, with a numbered ruler on the right side and a
slightly taller left side for additional support. Hold the workpiece securely against the
miter fence when making all cuts, Use the hold down clamp to secure the workpiece
whenever possible,
Seff-Retracttng Lower Blade Guard
The lower blade guard is made of shock-resistant, see4hrough plastic and it provides
protection from each side of the blade It retracts over the upper blade guard as the
blade is bwered into the workpiece,
Hold Down Clamp
Mounts on left or right side ol fence to securely clamp workpiece
Carrying Hendfe/Support Bracket
Use to carry and transpod saw, Also stabilizes the saw (front to back) on flat surface,
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