Operation - Craftsman 137.054450 Operator's Manual

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
RAISING THE BLADE (FIG. MM)
To raise or lower the blade, turn the
blade elevation/tilting handwheel (1) to
the desired blade height.
Fig. MM
TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. MM)
Loosen the blade lock handle (2), move
the handwheel (1) to the desired angle,
then tighten the blade lock handle (2).
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. NN)
The ON/OFF switch has a safety switch
key (1). With the key removed from the
switch, unauthorized and hazardous
use by children and others is minimized.
1. To turn the saw ON, insert the
safety switch key (1) into the slot
in the switch (2). Move the switch
upward to the ON position.
2. To turn the saw OFF, press the
switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF
position, grasp the yellow part of the
safety switch key (1), and pull it out.
4. With the safety switch key removed,
the switch will not operate.

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5. If the safety switch key is removed
while the saw is running, it can be
turned OFF but cannot be restarted
without inserting the safety switch
key (1).
WARNING
!
ALWAYS lock the switch "OFF"
when the saw is not in use. Remove
the safety switch key and keep it in
a safe place. In the event of a power
failure, blown fuse, or tripped circuit
breaker, turn the switch "OFF"
and remove the safety switch key,
preventing an accidental startup
when power comes on.
Fig. NN
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OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. NN)
This saw has an overload reset
button (3) that resets the motor after
it shuts off due to overloading or low
voltage. If the motor stops during
operation, turn the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position. Wait about five
minutes for the motor to cool, then
push the reset button (3) and turn the
switch to the ON position.