Craftsman 137.21194 Operator's Manual page 18

Fig. D
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SAW BLADE WRENCH (FIG. E)
For convenient storage and prevention
of loss, there is a slot (1) in the right
side of the switch handle (2) for storing
the blade wrench (3) when not in use.
Fig. E
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UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE
(FIG. F)
After removing the saw from the carton,
loosen the slide carriage lock knob
(1). When transporting or storing the
miter saw, the slide carriage should
always be locked in position. The slide
carriage lock knob (1) is located on the
right side of the slide carriage.
Fig. F
RELEASING CUTTING HEAD (FIG. G)
!
To avoid injury and damage to the
saw, transport or store the miter
saw with the cutting head locked in
the down position. Never use the
hold down latch to hold the cutting
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head in a down position for cutting
operations.
Unlocking
1. Push down slightly on the switch
2. Pull out the hold-down latch (2).
3. Allow the cutting head to rise to the
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Locking
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When transporting or storing the miter
saw, the cutting head should always be
locked in the down position.
1. Push the cutting head down to its
2. Push the hold-down latch (2) into
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never
carry the miter saw by the switch
handle, the cutting arm or the miter
handle. Only lift machine by the base
hand holds.
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To avoid injury, disconnect the
plug from the power source before
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performing any adjustments or
repair.
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WARNING
handle (1).
up position.
Fig. G
lowest position.
the locking hole.
WARNING
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