Craftsman 137.212372 Operator's Manual page 37

BEVEL CUT (FIG. EE)
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 stops are provided at 0°,
33.9° and 45°.
4. Turn the Laser Trac
position the workpiece on the table
for prealignment of your cut.
Fig. EE
NOTE: The saw comes with a 33.9°
crown molding stop.
33.9° BEVEL STOP FOR CROWN
MOLDING (FIG. EE)
1. Push the bevel detent stop pin (1) in
toward the front of the machine.
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2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (2).
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.
5. Turn the Laser Trac
position the workpiece on the table
for prealignment of your cut.
Fig. EE
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COMPOUND CUT (FIG. FF)
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).
3. Turn the Laser Trac
position the workpiece on the table
for prealignment of your cut.
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