Craftsman 315.273731 - Manual (Page 17)

FEATURES
FEATURES LIST
See Figures 8A-8D.
ADJUSTABLE TABLES - A narrow spacer table and
wider rear table that can be repositioned or even
replaced with different tables. See Figure 8C.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Toothed pawls that snag
the work in case of kickback during rip cuts. (When
the blade is parallel to the arm, the pawls are in front
of the blade.) Keep the pawls in place to reduce risk
of injury. See Figure 8D.
ARM - The assembly extending from the column,
which supports the yoke, the motor, and the blade.
See Figure 8A.
ARM LOCK KNOB - Controls arm angle. Use to set
the arm to the positive stops at 0", 45" left, and 45"
right and to lock the arm in place. Located on top of
arm at front. See Figures 8A and 8B.
BEVEL INDEX KNOB - Controls the blade angle
between positive stops at 0", 45", and 90". Located
behind the handle. See Figure 8B.
BEVEL INDEX SCALE - Shows the blade angle for
bevel cuts and is located behind the handle. See
Figure 8B.
BEVEL LOCK LEVER - Sets and locks blade angle. It
is located below the handle. See Figure 8B.
BLADE - For maximum performance, use the Crafts­
man 40-tooth, 10 in, carbide-tipped blade provided
with your saw. It is a high-quality combination blade
suitable for ripping and crosscut operations. Blades
recommended for other operations are listed in the
Accessory section of this manual. The blade is
powered by the main motor and turned off by the
switch. See Figure 8D.
WARNING: Use only blades rated for at least
5,000 rpm and recommended for use on this
saw. Check with your nearest Sears retail store.
BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY - Protective unit over
the blade, with a riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, an
upper blade guard, a lower outer blade guard, and a
lower inner blade guard. Always keep each item in
place unless specifically instructed to move it. See
Figures 8A and 8D.
BLADE GUARD CLAMP SCREW - Secures the
blade guard to the motor. Located between the blade
and the motor. See Figure 8D.
MITER SCALE
ARM LOCK KNOB
RIP
SCALE(S)
COLUMN TUBE
COLUMN SUPPORT
Fig. SB
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