Craftsman 21239 - 12 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual page 15

INSTALLING BLADE (FIG.
K, L, M)
i_ WARNING]
Un-plug the miter saw before changing/
installing the blade.
1. install a 12 in. blade with a 5/8 in. arbor (or a
1 in. arbor with a 5/8 in. reducer) making sure
the rotation arrow on the blade matches the
clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard,
and the blade teeth are pointing downward.
2. Place the arbor collar (6) against the blade
and on the arbor. Thread the arbor bolt (4)
on the arbor (Fig. M) in a counterclockwise
direction.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of the
blade collars are engaged with the flats on
the arbor shaft. Also, the flat-side of the arbor
collar must be placed against the blade.
3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt.
4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding it in firmly
while turning the blade counterclockwise. When
it engages, continue to press the arbor lock
in, while tightening the arbor bolt securely.
(Fig. L)
5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back to its original
position until the slot in the cover plate
engages with the cover plate screw (2). While
holding the lower blade guard, tighten the
screw with a Phillips screwdriver. (Fig. K)
NOTE: The lower blade guard must be raised
to the upright position to access the cover
plate screw.
6. Lower the clear retractable blade guard (1)
and verify the operation of the guard does not
bind or stick (Fig. K).
7. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the
blade turns freely by spinning the blade until
the arbor lock disengages.
l,_ WARNING]
* To avoid injury, never use the saw without
the cover plate secure in place. It keeps the
arbor bolt from falling out if it accidentally
loosens, and helps prevent the spinning
blade from coming off the saw.
o Make sure the collars are clean and
properly arranged. Lower the blade into
the table and check for any contact with
the metal base or the turn table.
Your tool is equipped with the Laser Trac ® cutting
guide using Class II laser beam. The laser beam
will enable to preview the saw blade path on the
stock to be cut before starting the miter saw.
This laser guide is powered by the transformed
alternating current supply directly through the
power lead. The saw must be connected to
the power source and the laser on/off switch
must be turned on for the laser line to show.
l,_k WARNING]
• AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT Laser
radiated when laser guide is turned on.
Avoid direct eye contact. Always un-plug
the miter saw from power source before
making any adjustments.
• Laser Warning Label: Max output <1row
DIODE LASER: 630-670 nm, Complies with
21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT.
LASER RAO_ATION
0o NOT STAR_ JN_O _AM
_50 CLASS Ii LASER PROOUCT_
• NOTE: All the adjustments for the
operation of this machine have been
completed at the factory.
• CAUTION-Use of controls or adjustments
or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
• CAUTION-The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye hazard.
• Do not attempt to repair or disassemble
the laser. If unqualified persons attempt
to repair this laser product, serious injury
may result. Any repair required on this
laser product should be performed by
authorized service center personnel.
THE LASER BEAM
WARNING i
For your own safety, never connect the plug
to power source outlet until you have read
and understood the safety and operational
instructions.
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