Craftsman 137.218030 - Manual (Page 14)

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A WARNING
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure
the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source before making any
adjustments.
USING THE TABLE EXTENSION FENCE (FIG. N)
NOTE: The table extension may be used as side
support when cutting large workpieces.
To adjust the table extension position
1. Loosen the two lock knobs (4) on the two extension
tube brackets.
2. Slide the extension tubes in or out to the desired
distance and tighten the two lock knobs (4).
3. To adjust extension fence (6), loosen lock knobs
(5) and adjust the extension fence (6) to desired
position. Tighten lock knobs (5).
Fig. N
MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. O)
1. To check miter gauge squareness, loosen lock
handle (1) to allow miter body (3) to rotate freely.
Position the miter head so the pointer (2) points to
90° on the scale. Tighten lock handle to hold miter
head in position. Use a square to verify the 90° angle
between the miter body and the slide bar.
2. If adjustment is needed, square the miter head to 90°,
loosen the pointer locking screw and adjust pointer
to 90° on the protractor scale then tighten the locking
screw.
3. To change angles on miter gauge, loosen lock
handle (1) and rotate miter body to desired angle as
indicated by the pointer (2). Secure in position by
tightening the lock handle.
Fig. O
RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. P)
1. The fence (1) is moved by lifting up on the locking
handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desired
location. Pushing down on the handle locks the fence
in position.
2. Position the fence on the table and along one edge
of the miter gauge grooves.
3. Lock the fence handle. The fence should be parallel
with the miter gauge groove.
4. If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to
the groove, do the following;
• Loosen the two bolts (3) and lift up on the handle (2).
• Hold the fence bracket (4) firmly against the front
of the saw table. Move the far end of the fence
until it is parallel with the edge of the miter gauge
groove.
• Push the handle to lock and then tighten both bolts.
5. If fence is loose when the handle is in the locked
(downward) position, do the following;
« Lift the handle (2) upward and turn the adjusting
screw (5) clockwise until the bottom of the rear
clamp is 1/16 in. away from the rear of the table.
NOTE: Over-tightening the adjusting screw will cause
the fence to come out of alignment.
A
WARNING
Failure to properly align fence can cause “kickback”
and serious injury.
NOTE: Always align rip fence and blade so that they are
parallel to the miter gauge groove of the table.
Fig. P
RIP FENCE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT (FIG. P)
1. The rip fence indicator (6) points to the measurement
scale (8). The scale shows the distance between the
fence and the blade.
2. Measure the actual distance with a rule. If there
is a difference between the measurement and the
indicator, adjust the indicator (6).
3. Loosen the screw (7) and slide the indicator to the
correct measurement on the scale. Tighten the screw
and re-measure with the rule.
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