Craftsman 21239 Operation Manual - Page 21

1, Unlock the fence cam locking lever (1) by pushing it toward the rear of the machine. 2. Extend the fence (2) by sliding it out to match the degree of the bevel cut. Lock the fence cam locking lever by pushing it IN toward the fence. NOTE: When transporting the saw, always secure the sliding fence in the collapsed position (toward the saw blade). FigoW 1 2\ \ [,_ WARNING To avoid injury from materials being thrown, always unplug the saw to avoid accidental starting, and remove small pieces of material from the table cavity. MITER CUT (FIG, Y) 1. When a miter cut is required, unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (1) counterclockwise. 2. While holding the miter handle, lift up on the positive stop locking lever (2). 3. Rotate the miter table to the right or left with the miter handle. 4. When the table is in the desired position, as shown on the miter scale (3), release the positive stop locking lever and tighten the miter handle. The table is now locked at the desired angle. Positive stops are provided at 0 °, 15°, 22.5 °, 31.6 ° and 45 °. IMPORTANT: Always tighten the miter table lock handle before performing every cutting operation. SLiDiNG CARRIAGE SYSTEM (FIG. X) ,& WARNINGI To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation. 1. For chop cutting operations on small workpieces, slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the carriage lock knob (1). 2. To cut wide boards up to 12-1/4 in., the carriage lock knob must be loosened to allow the cutting head to slide freely. 1 2 3 Fig. X BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW • Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power OFF. Wait for all moving parts to stop. • Make workshop childproof. Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches. Store tool away from children and other unqualified users.