Craftsman 509398, 509399 owner manual Crosscut Kerfs, Keep one hand on saw handle through step

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Crosscutting

Crosscut Kerfs

A kerf or shallow cut is needed in the table and fence to serve as a path for the blade and to ensure that the blade cuts all the way through the workpiece. A kerf is needed for each different cutting path.

To make an approximately 1/16" deep kerf:

1.Prepare table:

-put fence in front position

-tighten table clamps

2.Prepare blade:

-lock motor in crosscut position

-lock radial arm at desired miter angle

-lock motor at desired bevel angle*

-unlock carriage lock and push blade to rearmost position, behind fence

-lower blade* to just clear table

-lower pawls or riving knife to clear fence by 1/4".

*raise clear plastic guard before changing bevel angle and when lowering beveled blade, otherwise it may jam into table.

3.Grasp saw handle, then turn saw on.

Keep one hand on saw handle through step 6.

4.Slowly lower blade until it touches table, then lower one more full turn of crank.

5.Squeeze handle trigger to fully raise clear plastic guard so it will clear fence. Pull blade through fence and across table as far as it will go.

6.Push blade to rearmost position, behind fence, and turn saw off. Keep hand on saw handle until blade stops spinning.

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Contents Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Table of Contents Safety Symbol and Signal Words SafetyRead and follow all safety information and instructions Major HazardsKickback Hazard Guard Features Include Guard Function and FeaturesHazards Associated with Clear Por- tion of Guard Safety Instructions Personal Safety InstructionsWork Area Safety Instructions Workpiece Safety Instructions Saw Safety InstructionsBlade Safety Instructions On-Product Safety Labels Safety Assembly Identify PartsList of loose parts with model Remove Original Table Boards, and Mounting Supports Remove Sawblade and GuardPositioning 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 Framing Square Must Be True Installing Blade/Squaring Crosscut TravelInstall Guard Install Fence, Rear Tables, and Table ClampsAlignment Guard Installation Steps/Align Riving Knife to BladeRequires yellow key ControlsLock before ripping Blade partially protects against Control Function Guard Tab Crosscutting Safety CrosscuttingCrosscutting Defined Keep one hand on saw handle through step Crosscut KerfsMaking Crosscuts Repetitive Crosscutting Ripping Push Sticks and Push Blocks Workpiece PositioningKickback Wrong Way Feed To reduce risk of kickbackPawls and Riving Knife Function Hold Down FunctionFollow these steps before ripping Ripping Set-up ProcedureMaking Rip Cuts Remove workpiece from table Ready push stick or push blockIn-Ripping Dado Blades, Molding Heads EdgingRipping Hints Cutting Aides Making the Handle Putting it togetherAuxiliary Fence Featherboard This Side Maintenance Clean sawdust from the slot and sliderReplacing Pawls Repair Parts #509398 & #509399Key Description Repair Parts Guard RZQHU·V Inch Radial SAW Guard KIT Pdqxdo