Craftsman 315.220380 - Manual (Page 26)

ASSEMBLY
It may be possible to move the arm when locked, if
the arm lock knob is too loose. If the arm does not
move freely when unlocked, the arm lock knob may
be too tight. Use this procedure to check and set the
arm lock knob by turning the arm lock wheel (under
the carriage arm).
■ Release the arm lock knob, located on top of the
arm at the front.
■ Swing the arm 30* to the left or the right, referring
to the miter scale on top of the column.
■ Lock the arm in place with the arm lock knob.
■ Apply a reasonable amount of pressure. The arm
can be forced but if it moves easily, it needs
adjustment.
■ Locate the arm lock wheel.
■ Release the arm lock knob and turn the lock wheel
clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen.
■ Repeat above steps until the arm movement is
minimized when locked.
SETTING THE ARM LOCK KNOB
See Figure 16.
ARM CAP MOTOR
ARM LOCK KNOB ARM
SETTING THE YOKE CLAMP
See Figures 17A and 17B.
The yoke clamp keeps the yoke from rotating on the
carriage when you want the saw blade to be station­
ary. Use this procedure to check and set the yoke
clamp.
■ Release the yoke lock handle (below the arm on
the right side) so the motor can be rotated.
■ Swivel the motor slightly, it should be at an angle in
between one of the preset positive stop angles.
YOKE LOCK
HANDLE
YOKE
ASSEMBLY Fig. 17A
Lock the yoke lock handle. Grasp the motor with
both hands and apply reasonable pressure to see if
it slips. If it moves, reset the yoke lock handle as
follows.
Remove the arm cap screws and arm cap at the
front of the arm with a phillips screwdriver. See
Figure 13B.
Remove the carriage stop screw and lockwasher
with a 1/4 in. hex key. Carefully slide the yoke
assembly forward and off the carriage.
Place the yoke assembly in a spot where it will be
secure as you work on the top of the yoke.
Release the yoke lock handle. Tighten the center
nut with a 15/16 in. wrench until the lock handle is
centered between the two legs of the yoke.
Carefully replace the yoke assembly on the car­
riage arm track. Slide it back about halfway.
Replace the carriage stop screw and lockwasher,
followed by the arm cap and arm cap screws.
Lock and test the yoke again. If it can be moved,
repeat the procedure until it is secure.
CENTER NUT
YOKE LOCK
HANDLE
CRRFTSMflN* RADIAL SAW 315.2203S0
YOKE LEG
Fig. 17B
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