MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION
The saw motor is equipped with a
1.If the protector opens the line and stops the saw motor, press the saw switch to the "OFF" position immediately and allow the motor to cool.
2.After cooling to a safe operating temperature, the overload protector can be closed manually by pushing in the red button on the motor cover and nameplate. If
the red button will not snap into place immediately, the motor is still too hot and must be allowed to cool for a
while longer. (An audible click will indicate protector is closed.)
3.As soon as the red button will snap into running position, the saw may be started and operated normally by pressing the saw switch to the "ON" position.
4.Frequent opening of fuses or circuit breakers may result if motor is overloaded, or if the motor circuit is fused with a fuse other than those recommended. Do not use
a fuse of greater capacity without consulting the power company.
5.Although the motor is designed for operation on the voltage and frequency specified on motor nameplate, normal loads will be handled safely on voltages not more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage. Heavy loads, however, require that voltage at motor terminals be not less than the voltage specified on nameplate.
6.Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections, overloading, reduced input voltage (which results when small size wires are used in the supply circuit) or when the supply circuit is extremely long. Always check connections, load and supply circuit when the motor fails to perform satisfactorily. Check wire sizes and lengths with the table in the next paragraph.
IMPORTANT: The following wire sizes are recommended for connecting the motor to power source for
| Length | of |
|
| Wire | Size | Required |
| Conductor |
|
| (American | Wlre | Gauge No.) | |
50 | feet | or | less | ................. |
| No. | 12 |
100 | feet | or | less | ................. |
| No. | 10 |
100 | feet | to | 150 | feet | No. | 8 | |
150 | feet | to | 200 | feet | No. | 6 | |
200 | feet | to | 400 | feet | No. | 4 | |
For circuits of greater length the wire size must be in-
creased proportionally.
I TABLE SUPPORT
PLAIN WASHER\J
(11/32 INCH) | _L'_ | SUPPORT | ||
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| _ | LOCKWASHER | (5/16 | INCH) |
SCREW |
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MOUNTING THE SAW ON A WORK BENCH
The saw should be placed on a suitable sturdy work bench, or Craftsman Power Tool Bench. The base of the saw must
be mounted flush to a flat surface on the work bench to
prevent distortion of the saw base. The nuts, screws, and washers which attach the wooden shipping skids to the saw base may be used to secure the saw base to the work bench, or tool bench.
ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The seven basic "steps" that follow are essential in order to insure correct saw table
alignment.
WARNING: Make sure the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet when working on the saw.
STEP
OF TABLE SUPPORTS
1.Place the saw on a work bench or table.
2.Attach
NOTE:
angle of each support turns outward, away from the saw base. (See figure 2.)
a. Place one
b. Attach each table support to the saw base with two of the
ers assembled in preceding step.
c. Position each support on the base so each screw is approximately centered in the slotted hole in the support.
d. Tighten the screws just enough to hold the table supports in position, but loose enough to slip against the base channel when tapped with a plastic mallet.
3.Adjust Table supports parallel to radial arm as follows:
a.Loosen the guard clamp screw and remove the guard.
b.Lock carriage and hold the motor shaft (at inner edge of saw blade) with the shaft wrench and loosen the
ARBOR
WRENCH
SHAFT
Figure 3