Bevel Stop Adjustment - Craftsman 137.212000 Operator's Manual

CUTTING ARM TRAVEL (F_G. K)
Cutting arm pivot adjustment
The up and down pivot movement or the cutting arm
should be free of side-to-side movement for accurate
miter cuts. It should be tight enough to prevent side-to-side
movement while still allowing the arm to move freely up
and down when cutting.
t. Before attempting this adjustment, move the sliding
fence as far to the LEFT as possible (See "SLIDING
FENCE" on Page t9).
2. If cutting arm (1) is too loose, turn the cutting arm
adjusting nut (2) clockwise using a 19 mm wrench.
3. If cutting arm is too tight, turn the cutting arm adjusting
nut counter clockwise.
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Cutting head downward travel adjustment (Fig. L)
Before each cutting operation, check the position of the
blade to make sure it does not contact any metal surface.
If it contacts any metal surface, the depth of movement
can be adjusted.
To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical
shock, turn the switch OFF and remove the power cord
from the power source.
1. Before attempting this adjustment, move the sliding
fence as far to the LEFT as possible (see "SLIDING
FENCE" on Page 19).
2. Lower the blade as far as possible.
3. Loosen lock nut (3) using a 10 mm wrench.
4. Turn the adjusting screw (4) IN to lower the maximum
cutting depth and OUT to raise the maximum cutting
depth.
5. Lower the blade to the new maximum depth and rotate
the blade by hand to make sure it does not contact any
metal.
NOTE: Repeat adjustment and checking until blade no
longer contacts any metal,
6. Tighten lock nut.
Cutting head downward travel adjustment -
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BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT (Fig. M & N)
Cont'd
Before each cutting operation, check the position of the
blade to make sure it does not contact any metal surface.
If it contacts any metal surface, the depth of movement
can be adjusted.
To avoid injury from unexpected starting or eJectrical
shock, turn the switch OFF and remove the power
cord from the power source,
90 ° Bevel adjustment (Fig, M)
1, Loosen bevel lock handle (1) and tilt the cutting arm
completely to the left. Tighten the bevel lock handle.
2. Place a combination square (2) on the miter table with
the rule against the table and the heel of the square
against the saw blade.
3. If the blade is not square with the miter table, turn the
bevel angle adjusting screw (3) in or out with a wrench
from underneath the table until the blade is square with
the table.
4. Tighten bevel lock handle.
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BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENT (Fig. M & N) - Cont'd
90 ° Bevel indicator (Fig, N)
5. When the blade is exactly 90° to the table loosen the
LEFT bevel indicator screw (5) using a #2 Phillips
screwdriver.
6. Adjust LEFT bevel indicator (6) to the "0" mark (7) on
the bevel scale and retighten the screw.
45 ° Bevel adjustment
7. Unlock the bevel lock handle and tilt the cutting arm as
far to the left as possible.
8. Using a combination square, check to see if the blade
angle is 45 ° to the table.
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If the blade is not at 45 ° to the miter table, turn the
bevel angle adjusting screw (4) in or out with a wrench
from underneath the table until the blade is at 45 ° to
the miter table.
10. Tighten bevel lock handle.
450 Bevel indicator (FIG. N)
11. When the blade is exactly 45° to the table, loosen the
RIGHT bevel indicator screw (8) using a #2 Phillips
screwdriver.
12. Adjust RIGHT bevel indicator (9) to the 45 ° mark (10)
on the bevel scale and retighten the screw.
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MOUNTING THE NImTER SAW (Fig. O)
To avoid injury from unexpected saw movement:
@ Before moving the saw, disconnect the power cord
from the outlet, and lock the cutting arm in the lower
position using the stop latch.
NOTE: The stop latch is for carrying or storing the tool. It
is NOT to be used holding the saw while cutting.
¢ Never carry the miter saw by the power cord or by the
switched handle. Carrying the tool by the power cord
could cause damage to the insulation or wire connections
resulting in electric shock or fire.
@ To avoid injury from flying debris, do not allow visitors to
stand behind the saw,
® Place the saw on a firm, level work-surface where there
is room for handling and properly supporting the
workpiece.
e Support the saw on a level work surface.
® Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
Place the saw in the desired location, either on a work
bench or recommended leg set. The base of the saw
has three mounting holes (1).
For stationary use, fasten the saw to a workbench.
For portable use, fasten the saw to a 3/4" piece of plywood.
This mounting board can then be clamped to a secure
surface,
Fig.O
Hand
access
Stationary use
Inch plywood
(1)
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