Accessories And Attachments; Carton Contents; Table Of Loose Parts - Craftsman 137.212940 Owner's Manual

PROHJBBTED ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories recommended for this sliding mitre
saw. Follow Instructions that accompany accessories.
Use of improper accessories may cause hazards_
Tile use of any cutttng tool except 8-1/2 inch saw blades
which meet the reqLHrements under recommended
accessories is prohibited. Do not use accessories such as
shaper cutters or dado sets. Ferrous metal cuthng and the
use of abrasive wheels is prohibited.
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious injury.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Visit your Sears Hardware Department or see the Sears
Power and Hand Toot Catalogue for the following
accessories:
ITEM
Blades: 8-1/2" Diameter, 5000 RPM, 5/8" Arbor
Dust bag
Safety goggles, hearing protection, dust respirators
Power tool manuals
BASIC BLADES RECOMMENDED FOR MITRE SAWS
8-I/2" Carbide tipped combination blade
8-1/2" Steel combination blade
8-1/2" Trim/fine finish blade
8-I/2" Crosscut blade
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
To avoid injury Irom unexpected starting or electrical
shock, do not plug the power cord into a power source
receptacle dunng unpacking and assembly. This cord nqusL
remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw.
Carefully unpack the slidH_g mitre saw and all its parts,
and compare against the illustration on page 9.
t. Before removing the saw from the shipping carton,
Lighten the carriage lock knob to guard against
sudden movement.
2. DO NOT LIFT the sliding mitre saw by the cutting
head handle. Remove the saw from the carton by
lifting with the hand-holds at the base of the saw body.
Damage to the insulation or wire connections could
cause fire.
3. Place the saw on a secure, stationary work surface
and look the saw over carefully.
Although compact, this saw is heavy. To avoid back injury,
get help whenever you have to lift the saw.
If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the sliding
mitre saw in until the missing or damaged part is replaced,
and assembly is complete. To avoid electric shock, use
only identical replacement parts when servicing double
insulated tools.
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS
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Read warnings and conditions on your CARBIDE TIPPED D.
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SAW BLADE. Do not operate the saw without the proper
saw blade guard in place. Carbtde is a very hard but brittle F.
material. Care should be taken while mounting, using, and G.
storing carbide blades to prevent accidental damage. Slight H.
shocks, such as striking the tip while handhng, can seriously !.
damage the blade. Foreign objects in the workpiece, such J-
as wire or nails, can also cause tips to crack or break off.
Before using, always visually examine the blade and tips
for bent blade, cracks, breakage, missing or loose tips. or
other damage. Do not use if damage is suspected. Failure
to heed safety instructions and warnings can result in
serious bodily injury.
DESC_RJPTIO N _QUANTITY_
Sliding miter saw 1
Hex nuts 2
Triangle knobs 2
Hold-down clamp 1
Turntable support foot 1
Miter lock handle !
Support bracket 1
Screws 1
Dust bag 1
Blade wrench 1
UNPACKNNG YOUR COMPOUND SLIDING MITRE SAW
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