Craftsman 137.218250 - Manual (Page 19)

Fig. EE
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2
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Hold the workpiece (2) firmly against the miter
gauge (3).
Feed the workpiece slowly into the blade (1) to
prevent the workpiece from moving.
Fig. DD
USING WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE (FIG. EE)
When performing some special cutting operations, add
a wood facing (1) to either side of the rip fence (2):
1. Use a smooth straight 3/4" thick wood board (1) that
is as long as the rip fence.
2. Attach the wood facing to the fence with wood
screws (3) through the holes in the fence. A wood
fence should be used when ripping material such as
thin paneling to prevent the material from catching
between the bottom of the fence and the table.
MITERING (FIG. DD)
This sawing operation is the same as crosscutting except
the miter gauge is locked at an angle other than 90“.
DADO CUTS (FIG. FF)
1. The dado table insert is included with this saw.
Remove the saw blade, the blade guard, and the
table insert. Install the dado and dado table insert.
2. Instructions for operating the dado are packed with
the separately purchased dado set.
3. The arbor (1) on this saw restricts the maximum
width of the cut to 1/2".
4. It is not necessary to install the outside flange (2)
before screwing on the arbor nut (3). Make sure that
the arbor nut is tight, and that at least one thread
of the arbor sticks out past the nut.
5. Use only the 6" dado set and keep the width 1/2" or
less. It will be necessary to remove the blade guard
and splitter when using dado. Use caution when
dado is operating.
6. Use only the correct number of round outside blades
and inside shippers as shown in the dado set’s instruction
manual. Blade or chipper must not exceed 1/2".
7. Check saw to ensure that the dado will not strike the
housing, insert, or motor when in operation.
A WARNING
For your own safety, always replace the blade, blade
guard assembly, and blade insert when you are finished
with the dado operation.
Fig. FF
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