Mounting Instructions - Craftsman MiterMate 137.212260 Operator's Manual

MOUNTING THE MITER SAW
(FIG. I, J, K)

WARNING
!
To avoid injury from unexpected
saw movement:
●
Before moving the saw, disconnect
the power cord from the outlet, and
lock the cutting arm in the lower
position using the head lock down
.
knob
NOTE:
The head lock down knob is for
carrying or storing the tool. It is not to be
used for holding the saw while cutting.
Lower blade and press in head lock
down knob to secure saw for transport or
storage.
● Never carry the miter saw by the
power cord or by the switch handle.
Carrying the tool by the power
cord could cause damage to the
insulation or wire connections
resulting 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 work-
surface 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.
Place the saw in the desired
location, either on a work bench or
recommended leg set. The base of the
saw has three mounting holes (10).
(Fig. J)

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 three mounting holes. Bolt
the base of the miter saw (1) to the
work surface (5), using the fastening
method as shown in Fig. I.
Fig. I
2
3
4
1
5
6
7
Fig. J
NOTE: Mounting hardware is not
included with this tool. Bolts, nuts,
washers, and screws must be
purchased separately.
2. For portable use, place the saw on
a 3/4 in. thick piece of plywood. Bolt
the base of the miter saw securely
to the plywood using the mounting
holes on the base. Use C-clamps
to clamp this mounting board to a
stable work surface at the worksite.
Fig. K
20 20
1. Miter saw base
2. Hex head bolt
3. Rubber washer
4. Flat washer
5. Workbench
6. Flat washer
7. Lockwasher
8
8. Hex nut
9
9. Jam nut
10
10
3/4 Inch
Plywood