Craftsman 137.212371 Operator's Manual page 32

Fig. X
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BEVEL CUT (FIG. Y)
1. When a bevel cut is required, loosen
the bevel lock handle (1) by turning
it clockwise.
2. Tilt the cutting head to the desired
angle, as shown on the bevel scale
(2).
3. The blade can be positioned at any
angle, from a 90 ° straight cut (0 ° on
the scale) to a 45 ° left bevel. Tighten
the bevel lock handle (1) to lock the
Cutting head in position. Positive
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stops are provided at 0°, 33.9 ° and
45°..
z z
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3. Rotate the cutting head until the
bevel detent pin stops the bevel
angle at 33.9 ° on the bevel scale.
4. Tighten the bevel lock handle before
making a cut.
Fig. Z
COMPOUND CUT (FIG. AA)
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 (1).
2. Loosen the miter handle (2). Press
down the positive stop locking lever
(3) and position the table at the
desired angle. Release the positive
stop locking lever (3) and lock the
miter handle (2).
Fig. AA
NOTE: The saw comes with a 33.9 °
crown molding stop.
33.9 ° BEVEL STOP FOR CROWN
MOLDING (FIG. Z)
1. Push the bevel detent stop pin (2) in
toward the front of the machine.
2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (1). 2
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