Maintenance, Elevation lock – Craftsman 113.24181 User Manual
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ELEVATION LOCK
When correctly adjusted, the elevation mechanism is locked
æcurely when the ELEVATION LOCK KNOB is approx.
one inch from the front of the saw.
After extended use, the ELEVATION LOCK SCREW and
NUT may wear, which will cause the lock to slip.
1. Tilt blade to 45°.
2.
Remove retaining screw, using a 3/8 in. wrench.
3.
Move LOCK WRENCH in the direction of the arrow
(this
will
tighten
the
LOCK
NUT)
only
enough
to
replace the retaining screw in the next hole.
4.
If retaining screw is in last hole as shown, lift LOCK
WRENCH
off
of
LOCK
NUT
and
reposition
it
by
rotating it CLOCKWISE.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
FOR
YOUR
OWN
SAFETY,
TURN
SWITCH
"OFF"
AND
REMOVE
PLUG
FROM
POWER
SOURCE
OUTLET
BEFORE
MAINTAINING
OR
LUBRICATING
YOUR SAW.
Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw.
Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside
the saw cabinet and the motor.
Frequently
clean
your
cutting
tools
with
Craftsman
Gum
and Pitch Remover.
A coat of automobile-type wax applied to the table will
help to keep the surface clean and allow workpieces to slide
more freely. Treat unplated and unpainted steel parts and
surfaces with Sears "Stop Rust."
If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
Make
sure
the
teeth
of
the
ANTI-KICKBACK
pawls
are
always sharp. To sharpen:
1.
Remove blade guard.
2.
Rotate pawl toward rear of spreader so that teeth are
above top of spreader.
3.
Hold spreader with left hand and place pawl over corner
of workbench.
4.
Using a small round file (Smooth Cut) sharpen the
teeth.
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