Craftsman 137.21236 Manual De Usuario

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  Completely assemble and adjust the saw, 

following the instructions. 

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  Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF 

switch, lock-off switch, upper and lower blade 

guards, hold down latch, bevel lock handle 

and cover plate screws.

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  Review and understand all safety instructions 

and operating procedures in this Operator’s 

Manual. 

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  Review the 

MAINTENANCE and 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for your miter 

saw. 

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  To avoid injury or possible death from 

electrical shock:

     Make sure your fingers do not touch the 

plug’s metal prongs when plugging or 

unplugging your miter saw. 

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Disconnect the miter saw. To avoid injury 

from accidental starting, unplug the saw 

before any adjustments, including set-up and 

blade changes.

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Compare the direction of rotation arrow 

on the guard to the direction arrow on the 

blade. The blade teeth should always point 

downward at the front of the saw.

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Check for damaged parts. Check for:

      

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  Alignment of moving parts

      

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  Damaged electric cords

      

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  Binding of moving parts

      

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  Mounting holes

      

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  Function of arm return spring and lower 

guard: Push the cutting arm all the way 

down, then let it rise until it stops. The 

lower guard should fully close. Follow 

instructions in 

GUIDE for adjustment if necessary.

      

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  Other conditions that may affect the way 

the miter saw works.

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  Keep all guards in place, in working order and 

proper adjustment. If any part of this miter 

saw is missing, bent, damaged or broken in 

any way, or any electrical parts don’t work, 

turn the saw off and unplug it. 

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   Replace bent, damaged, missing or defective 

parts before using the saw again.

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   Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter 

saw clean for best and safest performance. 

Follow instructions for lubricating. Do not put 

lubricants on the blade while it is spinning.

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   Remove adjusting wrench from the tool before 

turning it on.

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   To avoid injury from jams, slips, or thrown 

pieces, use only recommended accessories.

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   Check the dust bag before you work. Empty 

the bag if it is more than half-full.

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  Consult the ACCESSORIES and 

ATTACHMENTS section of this Operators 

Manual for recommended accessories. Follow 

the instructions that come with the accessory. 

The use of improper accessories may cause 

risk of injury to persons.

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  Choose the correct 10 in. diameter blade for 

the material and the type of cutting you plan 

to do. Do not use thin kerf blades. 

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  Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged 

and properly aligned. With the saw 

unplugged, push the cutting arm all the way 

down. Manually spin the blade and check for 

clearance. Tilt the power-head to a 45° bevel 

and repeat the test.

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  Make sure the blade and arbor collars are 

clean.

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  Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and 

there is no excessive play in any parts.

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. 

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  Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face 

and ears.

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  Know your miter saw. Read and understand 

this Operator’s Manual and labels affixed to 

this tool. Learn its application and limitations 

as well as the specific potential hazards 

peculiar to this tool. To avoid injury from 

accidental contact with moving parts, do not 

do layout, assembly, or setup work on the 

miter saw while any parts are moving.

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  Avoid accidental starting, make sure the 

trigger switch is disengaged before plugging 

the miter saw into a power outlet.