Craftsman 315.220380 - Manual (Page 46)

OPERATION
Use this procedure to make a cut with the blade
vertical and straight forward. If a kerf does not exist for
the line of the cut (cutting path), follow the steps to
make one. Each cutting path requires its own kerf.
WARNING: Make sure the blade guard is
lowered and is working properly to prevent
possible injury. Always raise the clear plastic
guard before changing the bevel or lowering the
blade to avoid damage to the guard.
WARNING: Keep one hand on the handle until
the blade stops rotating to prevent the risk of
injury.
■ Put the fence in the front position (next to the front
table) and tighten the table clamps.
■ Check that the control cut device is set for the
correct speed for the type of wood and cut you are
planning. Refer to the chart on the label and adjust
the thumbwheel on the handle accordingly.
■ If the yoke is not in the cross cut position with the
blade parallel to the arm, release the yoke lock
handle (right side, under yoke). Position the yoke
correctly with the yoke pivot latch.
■ If the arm is too low or too high, first lift the blade
guard if the arm is too low, and turn the elevating
handwheel at the front of the table. Set the blade to
just clear the kerf or table.
■ If the arm is angled, release the arm lock knob on
top of the arm, position it straight ahead and lock
the arm lock knob.
MAKING A CROSS CUT
See Figure 42.
If the blade is angled, raise the plastic lower guard,
release the bevel lock lever, and set the bevel
indicator to zero. Retighten the bevel lock lever.
If the blade is in front of the fence, loosen the
carriage lock knob on the left side of the arm.
Release the switch trigger and let the carriage
return to the back.
If there is no kerf, cut one approximately 1/16 in.
deep. Grasp the handle and turn the saw on with
the switch on the arm. Squeeze the switch trigger
on the handle and pull the blade fon/vard across the
table to make the kerf.
Release the switch trigger and let the carriage
return to the back. Turn the saw off with the switch
on the arm but hold the handle until the blade stops
rotating. Adjust the height with the elevating
handwheel so the blade will rotate freely in the kerf.
Position the woilipiece against the fence. Place the
pawls and riving knife to clear the workpiece or the
fence, whichever is higher, by at least 1/4 inch.
Grasp the handle with one hand. With the other,
turn the saw on, then hold the workpiece down and
against the fence. Keep your hand well away from
the blade.
Squeeze the switch trigger on the handle and pull
the blade through the workpiece but only far
enough to complete the cut. Keep your hand on the
handle, even after the cut has been made and the
saw turned off, until the blade stops rotating.
After completing the cut, move the workpiece to the
side and turn off the saw with the switch on the
arm. Release the switch trigger on the handle and
let the yoke move back behind the fence. Do not
release the handle until the blade stops rotating.