Craftsman 137.248830 - Manual (Page 10)

SAW MOUNTED TO WORK SURFACE (FIG. C)
1. If the leg set will not be used, the saw nnust be
properly secured to a sturdy workbench using the four
mounting holes at the base of the saw.
2. The surface of the table where the saw is to be
mounted must have a hole large enough to facilitate
sawdust fall-through and removal.
3. Square the saw on the mounting surface and mark
the location of the four 3/8” mounting holes (1).
4. Drill four 3/8” holes into the mounting surface.
5. Mark an 11” square (2) centered between the four
mounting holes (1).
6. Cut out and remove the square.
7. This opening will allow sawdust to fall through the
saw base.
8. Place the saw on the work surface, and align the
mounting holes of the saw with those drilled through
the surface.
9. Fasten the saw to the work surface.
A WARNING
Do not operate this machine on the floor. This is very
dangerous and may cause serious injury.
Fig. C
A
WARNING
Failure to provide the sawdust fall-through hole will cause
sawdust to build up in the motor area, which may result in
fire or cause motor damage.
Place the dust bag neck opening around the dust
chute and tie the dust bag with string.
BLADE RAISING HANDWHEEL (FIG. E, F)
1. Attach the handwheel (1) to the elevation screw (2)
at the front of the saw.
Make sure the slots (3) in the hub of the
handwheel engage with the pins (4). (Fig. E)
2. Attach and tighten the dome nut (5) at the end of the
shaft (Fig. F).
Fig. E
BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL (FIG. G, F)
1. Attach the other handwheel (6) to the blade tilting
screw on the side of the saw in the same manner as
above.
2. Attach and tighten the handwheel dome nut (5).
Fig. F
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