Craftsman 315.21234 Mounting the Laser Guide, Aligning the Laser Guide Line, Blade Laser Guide

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ASSEMBLY

MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE

See Figure 18.

nUnplug the saw.

See "To Install Blade" on page 18 in the Assembly section of this operator's manual.

nMake sure inner blade washer is in place before positioning blade on the spindle of the saw.

NOTE: The laser guide replaces the outer blade washer.

nPlace the laser guide onto the spindle, aligning the double "D" flats in the laser guide with the flats on the spindle.

nPosition flat surface of laser guide against the blade. Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted properly.

nDepress spindle lock button and secure laser guide using only the special hex key bolt provided.

NOTE: The hex key bolt has left hand threads. Turn bolt counterclockwise to tighten.

nUsing the blade wrench provided with the saw, tighten bolt securely.

nRemove the blade wrench and store it in a safe place for future use.

nReplace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.

nRetighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover. Tighten screw securely.

DANGER: Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light source.

BLADE

LASER

GUIDE

HEX KEY

 

BOLT

SPINDLE

INNER BLADE

WASHER

BLADE WRENCH

Fig. 18

ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE

See Figure 19.

The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the work surface when the blade is spinning above 500 rpm. The red laser line will appear as a broken line on the workpiece when the blade assembly is in the uppermost position and the motor switch is activated. This broken line will let you see your mark and your laser guide line at the same time, and will assist you in lining up your mark for more accurate cutting of the workpiece.

Align the laser line and your mark with the blade at the up- permost position. Once both lines are in alignment, do not move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting.

As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece, the broken line will become solid.

Make several practice cuts on different styles and thick- ness of material.

Follow the directions below for using the laser guide.

Removing Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on the work surface in order to remove the mark.

To Cut Your Mark:

Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work surface in order to cut the mark.

To Leave Your Mark:

Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on the work surface in order to leave the mark.

After you have become familiar with using the laser guide, you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position for aligning the laser line with your mark.

BROKEN

RED LINE

Fig. 19

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