Craftsman 137.218030 - Manual (Page 17)

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
RAISE THE BLADE (FIG. U)
To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation
handwheel (1) to the desired blade height.
NOTE: When sawing, only raise the blade to 1/8 in.
higher than the workpiece being cut.
Fig. U
TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. U)
1. To tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting, loosen the
lock knob (2) and turn the tilting handwheel (3) to the
desired angle.
2. Tighten the bevel lock knob (2) to secure the angle.
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. V)
The on/off switch (1) is located on the front panel of the
saw base. To turn the saw ON, move the switch to the
up position. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch to
the down position.
LOCKING SWITCH IN OFF POSITION (FIG. V)
When the saw is not in use, the switch should be locked
in the OFF position. To lock the switch in the OFF
position, pull out the safety key (2) from the switch. The
saw will not start with the key removed. However, if the
key is removed while the switch is in the ON position, it
can be turned off ONCE. The saw will not restart until
the key has been reinserted into the switch and the
switch is turned on.
Fig. V
OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. V)
This saw has a reset overload relay button (3) that
will restart the motor after it shuts off due to overloading
or low voltage. If the motor stops during operation, turn
the ON / OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait for the
motor to cool for approximately 10 minutes. Push in
on the reset button (3) and turn the switch to the ON
position.
A WARNING
To avoid injury, the ON I OFF switch must be in the
OFF position and the plug removed from the power
source while the cool down takes place, to prevent
accidental starting when the reset button is pushed.
Overheating may be caused by misaligned parts, too
long of an extension cord or a dull blade. Inspect
your saw for proper setup before using it again.
USING THE TABLE EXTENSION FENCE
(FIG. W, W-1)
To adjust fence:
1. Adjust the fence to the desired distance from the
blade by reading the rip scale located on the front
tube of the extension fence assembly.
2. Raise the fence so the top is approximately ’/2 in.
above the table of the saw and secure in position
by tightening the two lock knobs (1).
NOTE:
• NEVER USE A RIP FENCE AND THE MITER
GAUGE AT THE SAME TIME. KICKBACK
CAN OCCUR. NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE AN
EXTENSION FENCE AND A RIP FENCE, OR
MORE THAN ONE FENCE AT THE SAME TIME.
• CHECK RIP MEASUREMENT AT FRONT AND
BACK OF BLADE.
Fig.
Fig. W-1
OUT-RIP
Position
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