Craftsman CMXEMAR120 Instruction Manual page 9

Fig. C
Fig. D
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Locking The Cutting Head (Fig. B, C, D)
When not in use, the miter saw cutting head should always
be locked in the down position.
nOTE: Make sure the power cord is wrapped up securely
before folding the saw for storage or transport.
1. Pull down the switch handle
head in its lowest position.
2. Push the hold-down latch
iMPORTAnT: To avoid damage, never carry the miter
saw by the lower blade guard, the switch handle, the
cutting head or the miter handle. AlWAYs use the
designated carrying handle.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, you must
unplug the saw from power source before folding for
transportation or storage.
16
12
2
to place the cutting
2
13 in.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off
and disconnect it from power source before installing
and removing accessories, before adjusting or when
making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause
injury.

WARNING: Make sure blade has stopped rotating
before folding the saw.
Folding The Cutting Head For
Transportation And Storage (Fig. B, C, D)
nOTE: Remove the hold-down clamp assembly
from saw before folding and transporting.
1. Keep the cutting head in the up position.
2. Slightly push down the switch handle
hold-down latch 13
3. Loosen the miter handle
positive stop locking lever
right 55° and then tighten the miter handle.
4. Loosen the bevel lock knob
pin 16 and grasp the switch handle
cutting head towards the right and down until hearing
a "click" sound.
nOTE: Make sure the cutting head is locked in position
and could not be moved.
5. Tighten the bevel lock knob

WARNING: DO NOT STORE MATERIALS ON TOP
OF SAW when in the folded or unfolded position.
Installing The Dust Bag (Fig. E)
1. Squeeze the metal collar wings
2. Place the dust bag neck opening around the dust
port 19 , and release the metal collar wings

WARNING: Do not use this saw to cut and/or sand
metals. The hot chips or sparks may ignite sawdust
from the bag material.
Fig. E
Installing The Hold-Down Clamp Assembly
(Fig. F, G)

WARNING: CUTTING SMALL OR ROUND
MATERIAL, it should be cut just like wood and
CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO
KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. This is extremely important
when making angle cuts.
4
2 and push the
into the locking hole.
, grasp it and lift up the
7
to turn the turntable to the
8
12 , pull out the safety lock
2 to lower the
12 .
18 of the dust bag
18
18
14
19
English
(Fig. F)
14 .
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