Craftsman 509399, 509398 owner manual Controls, Requires yellow key

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Controls

Miter Lock

Yellow Key

On-Off Switch

Bevel Lock Lever

Handwheel

Control	Function
Miter Lock	Frees radial arm to move; locks in
	any desired position; pre-set
	indexed positions at 0°, 45°L, 45°R
On-Off Switch	Turns motor on/off
Yellow Key	Allows saw to be switched on
Bevel Lock Lever	Frees motor to rotate; locks in any
	desired position; pre-set indexed
	positions 0°, 45°, -45°, 90°, -90°

Operation/Comments

Pull out and towards right to unlock, push to lock.

Hold in unlocked position while mov- ing arm

Pull on, push off

Requires yellow key

Insert into on-off switch Remove after turning saw off

Move towards right to unlock, towards left to lock

Support motor before unlocking because it can swing down quickly. Hold in unlocked position while mov- ing motor

Handwheel

Raises/lowers radial arm

Table Lock	Frees table sections to allow fence
(Cabinet Model -	changing
Not Illustrated)

Turn clockwise to raise, counterclock- wise to lower

To fold handle into wheel, squeeze red plastic ears and push handle, pull handle out until ears clock into place

Pull to unlock; push to lock

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Contents Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Table of Contents Safety Safety Symbol and Signal WordsRead and follow all safety information and instructions Major HazardsKickback Hazard Guard Function and Features Guard Features IncludeHazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Personal Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsWork Area Safety Instructions Saw Safety Instructions Workpiece Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels Safety Identify Parts AssemblyList of loose parts with model Remove Sawblade and Guard Remove Original Table Boards, and Mounting SupportsPositioning Table Supports Installing Front Table Make Front Table Flat Reposition U-Clip to New Hole Location Leveling Front Table Assembly Making Front Table Flat X 13 Lock Nut Assembly Assembly Installing Guard Adapter Installing Blade/Squaring Crosscut Travel Framing Square Must Be TrueInstall Fence, Rear Tables, and Table Clamps Install GuardGuard Installation Steps/Align Riving Knife to Blade AlignmentControls Requires yellow keyLock before ripping Blade partially protects against Control Function Guard Tab Crosscutting Crosscutting SafetyCrosscutting Defined Crosscut Kerfs Keep one hand on saw handle through stepMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting Ripping Workpiece Positioning Push Sticks and Push BlocksKickback To reduce risk of kickback Wrong Way FeedHold Down Function Pawls and Riving Knife FunctionRipping Set-up Procedure Follow these steps before rippingRemove workpiece from table Ready push stick or push block Making Rip CutsIn-Ripping Edging Dado Blades, Molding HeadsRipping Hints Cutting Aides Putting it together Making the HandleAuxiliary Fence Featherboard This Side Clean sawdust from the slot and slider MaintenanceReplacing Pawls #509398 & #509399 Repair PartsKey Description Repair Parts Guard RZQHU·V Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Pdqxdo