Removing Or Installing The Sliding Fence; Sliding Carriage System - Craftsman 137.407530 Operator's Manual

NOTE: When transporting the saw,
always secure the sliding fence in
the collapsed position and locking it.
Fig. DD
REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE
SLIDING FENCE (FIG. EE)
l,_ WARNING i
DRY RUN - It is important to know
where the blade will intersect
with the workpiece during cutting
operations. Always perform a
simulated cutting sequence with the
power tool switched OFF to gain an
understanding of the projected path
of the saw blade. At some extreme
angles, the left side fence might
have to be removed to ensure proper
clearance prior to making the cut.
1_ CAUTION l
The left side sliding fence must be
removed when making any left bevel
angle cuts greater than 33.9 ° in
combination with any right or left
miter angle. This fence must also be
removed whenever a 45 ° bevel angle
is desired with a miter angle greater
than 31.6 °.
Removing
1. Unlock the fence cam locking
lever (1) by pushing it out toward
the rear of the machine.
2. Align the slot (2) with the bolt (3) in
the rear of the fence, and then lift up
the sliding fence to remove it from
the saw.
Installing
1. Align the slot (2) with the bolt (3)
in the rear of the fence to place
the sliding fence onto the miter
saw fence.
2. Slide the nut (4) to align the nut (4)
with the slot (5).
3. To lock the sliding fence, push the
cam locking lever (1)in toward the
front of the machine.
Fig. EE
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SLIDING CARRIAGE SYSTEM
(FIG. FF)
[_ WARNING]
To reduce the risk of injury, return
carriage to
the full rear position after
each crosscut
operation.