The Miter Saw - Craftsman 137.212920 Owner's Manual

ASSEIVlBLING THE MITER SAW THE AUXILIARY FENCE (FIG. E)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS NEEDED
Adjustable wrench
Hex key
Phillips screwdriver
Hex blade wrench (supplied)
Combination square
To avoid injury:
o When moving tool from one location to another
location, lock the sliding carriage, lock the cutting
head, and lift saw only by the hand hold openings on
both ends of the base, using both hands.
o This saw is heavy, get help whenever you have to lift
the saw or move the saw from one location to another.
Never connect the plug to the power source receptacle
until all assembly and adjustment steps are completed,
and you have read and understood the safety and
operating instructions.
MOVING THE MITER SAW
LOCKING THE SLIDING CARRIAGE (FIG. A)
When transporting or storing the miter saw, the sliding
carriage should always be locked in position.
The carriage lock handle (1) is located on the side of the
sliding carriage. Turn the handle clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.
Fig. A
LOCKING THE CUTTING HEAD (FIG. B)
When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting
head should always be locked in the down position:
1. Push the cutting head (2) down to its lowest position.
2. Push the lock pin (3) into the locking hole (4).
After transporting, raise the cutting head before use:
1. Push down slightly on the cutting head (2).
2. Pull out the lock pin knob (3).
3. Allow the cutting head to raise to the up position.
iMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the miter
saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm, or the miter
table tlandle. ALWAYS use the hand holds in the base
or the slide carriage carry handle.
To avoid injury and damage to the saw, transport or store
the miter saw with the cutting head in the down position.
NEVER use the lock pin to hold the cutting head in a down
position for cutting operations.
THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM (FIG. C, D)
Installing The Dust Collection Chute And Elbow (FIG. C)
1. Place the dust chule (1) into the exhaust port (2) below
the cutting arm.
2. Install the larger end of the elbow (3) onto the
exhaust port from the rear of the miter saw. Aim the
elbow to the side or down.
NOTE: The elbow can be used to attach either the
dust bag or a vacuum hose to remove sawdust from
the work area.
Fig. C
installing The Dust Bag (FIG. D)
1, To install the dust bag (4), squeeze the metal collar
wings (5).
2. Place the dust bag neck opening around the dust
chute elbow (3) or the motor area exhaust port (6), and
release the metal collar wings.
Fig. D
For your safety, never connect the plug to the power
source outlet until all assembly and adjustment steps are
completed, and you have read and understood the safety
and operating instructions.
The auxiliary fence (1) may be installed three different
ways to provide the position appropriate to the job.
See ADJUSTMENTS AND ALIGNMENTS Section. Install
the auxiliary fence when needed by:
1. Aligning the table fence set pin (2) to the auxiliary
fence (1).
2. Align the auxiliary fence insert tabs (3) to the
table fence.
3. Press into position and tighten the fence lock knob (4).
Fig. E
STORAGE (FIG. F, G)
Wrench (FIG. F)
For convenient storage and prevention of loss, there is a
slot (1) in the rear of the cutting head handle (2) for storing
the blade wrench (3) when not in use.
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