Craftsman 113.298761 - Manual (Page 26)

getting to know your saw
2 ELEVATIOfI HANDWHEEi _____ elevates or
lowersthe blade. TurnclockvMseto elevate, counter­
clockwise to lower.
3 TILT HANDWHEEL .. -tilts the blade for bevel
cutting. Turn clockwise to tilt toward left, counter-
ctoekwise to tilt toward right.
When the blade is tilted to the LEFT as far as It will
go, it should be at 45" to the table and the bevel
pointer should point 45“.
NOTE: There are LIMIT STOPS inside the saw
which prevent the blade from tilting beyond 46" to
the LEFT and 90" to the RIGHT. (See “ADJUST­
MENTS AND ALIGNMENTS"section*BLADETILT.
OR SQUARENESS OF BLADE TO TABLE”).
4 TILT LOCK HANDLE., Jocks the blade inthe
desired tilt position. To loosen, turn counterclock­
wise. Push handle in and turn it to another p»sition
if necessary in order to tighten or loosen.
5 RIP FENCE.. . is lod<ed in place by pushing the
LockLeverdown until the lever rests on the stop. To
move the Fence, lift the Lock Lever and grasp the
Fence with one hand at the front.
Holes are provided in the Rip Fence for attaching a
wood facing when using the Dado Head, or Molding
Head.
Select a piece of smooth straight wood approxi­
mately 3/4 inch thick, and the same size as the Rip
Fence.
Attach it to the Fence with three Round Head #10
Wood Screws, 2 inches long. To remove the facing,
foosenthe screws; slide the facing forward and pull
the screws through the round holes.
WOOD FACING
MITER GAUGE .. .head is kwked in position for
crosscutting or mitering by tightening the Lock Knob.
ALWAYS LOCK IT SECURELY WHEN IN USE.
There are two stots forthe Stop Pin at the 45“ right
and left positions for conveniently setting the Miter
Gauge to cut miters.
NOTE: The slots for the Stop Pin arvl thé gradu­
ations are manufactured to very dose tolerances
which provide accuracy for average woodyrorking.
In some cases where extreme accuracy is required,
when making angle cuts, for example, make a trial
cutandthenf^hecklt
if necessary, the Miter Gauge head can then be
swiveled slightly to iximpensate and then locked.
Slots are provided in the Miter Gauge for attaching
an Auxiliary Facing to make it easier to cut long
pieces. Be positive Facing does not interfere with
the proper operation of the Sawblade Guard.
Select a suitable piece of smooth straight wood, drill
two holes through it and attach it with screws.
NOTE: When bevel crosscutting, attach Facing so
that it extends to the right of the Miter Gauge and use
the Miter Gauge in the groove to the right of the
blade.
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BLADEGIIARD .. .must always be in place and
working propertyforall thru-sawing cuts. That is, all
cuts where the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece.
To remove the Guard for special operations, loosen
the Thumbscrew and slide the Guard off of the Rod.
DO NOT DISTURB THE SETTING OF THE ROD.
When replacing the Guard, make sure the PIN inthe
Rod engages with the NOTCH in the Spreader
Support. Make sure Thumbscrew is tightened se­
curely.
TABLE INSERT. . . is removable for removing
or installing blades or other cutting tools.
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch
“OFF” and remove plug from power source
outlet before removing insert.
A. Lower the blade below the table surface.
B. Raise Blade Guard.
C. Loosen screw.
D. Lift insert from front end, and pull toward front of
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