Know your radial saw, Features – Craftsman 315.220380 User Manual

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR RADIAL SAW

See Figure 9A.

OVERVIEW

- The main operating components include

the coiumn, the arm, and the yoke assembiy (yoke,

motor, and blade), and their operation is summarized
in the paragraph below. Safety features and control

functions are given also. Spending a few minutes

reviewing the illustrations and features list below and
on the following pages to locate these items will make
assembly easier.

METHOD OF OPERATION:

The

column

at the back

of the saw supports the radial

arm.

The arm can be

raised or lowered to change the blade height or
swiveled left and right for a miter cut. A

yoke

fits into

a

carriage

on the arm, which can travel back and

fonivard. The yoke supports the yoke assembly

(motor, blade,

and

blade guard)

and can be pivoted

so the blade faces right, front, or left. The motor can

be rotated to change the blade angle.

Control functions include 1) column height (elevating

handwheel), 2) arm angle (arm lock knob), 3) yoke
movement on arm (‘carriage iock knob) 4) yoke

rotation {‘yoke pivot latch and ‘yoke lock handle), and

5) blade bevel (‘bevel index lever and ‘bevel lock
knob).

Safety features include the control cut device, the
removable switch key, and the blade guard assembly.
Never operate the saw without ensuring these safety

features are in place and functioning correctly.

On a radial saw, “cross cut” means a cut parallel to
the arm, and a “rip cuf is perpendicular to the arm.

There are several ways to make cuts, depending on

the size and material of the workpiece and the end

result desired.

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements of

your Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw.

‘Shown on following pages

Fig. 9A

CRHFTSMRN’ RADIAL SAW 315.220380

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