Craftsman 315.21636 Erodegre Stopassembly, Before installing, removing, or replacing the blade

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HEX BOLT SAW TABLE

HEX NUT

ERODEGRE

STOPASSEMBLY

Fig. 11

The zero stop assembly can be rotated to the left and down out of the way and the table can be angled up to 12'to the left. See Figure 12.

Note: Make sure the zero degree stop is rotated all the way down or it will contact the blade storage drawer as you angle to the left.

On the top back of the saw, rotate the quick release knob to the left or counterclockwise to

loosen blade tension. See Figure 5.

Remove the throat plate.

Place blade through the throat plate opening with the teeth of the blade to the front of the saw and

pointing down toward the table. Engage the pin into the "V" notch of the lower blade holder.

Pull up on the blade and push down on the saw arm to engage the upper pin in the "V" notch of the upper blade holder.

Note: If the blade touches the hold down foot on either side then the hold down foot must be adjusted.

Loosen the foot adjusting knob. See Figure 13.

To center the hold down foot around the saw blade, slide the hold down foot to the side.

Tighten the foot adjusting knob.

To tension the blade, rotate the quick release knob (outer, larger knob) 1/4 turn to the right or clockwise to apply tension to the blade. Fine adjustments of the blade tension may be per- formed using the tension adjusting knob (inner, smaller knob) at any time, while the blade is under tension or not.

Replace throat plate.

Plain End Blades

See Figure 13.

Turn off and unplug the saw from outlet.

Fig. 12

INSTALLING BLADES

Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be replaced frequently for best cutting results, Expect to break some blades while you learn to use and adjust your saw. Blades generally stay sharp for 1/2 hour to 2 hours of cutting, depending on type of material and speed of operation.

Pin End Blades

See Figure 13.

Turn oft and unplug the saw from outlet.

_l, WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn off and unplug the saw

before installing, removing or replacing the blade.

_. WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn off and unplug the saw

before installing, removing, or replacing the blade.

On the top back of the saw, rotate the quick release knob to the left or counterclockwise to

loosen the blade tension. See Figure 5.

Remove the throat plate.

Loosen the blade knobs by hand and remove the blade.

Place new blade through the throat plate opening in the table with the teeth of the blade to the front

of the saw and pointing down toward the table. Next, place blade in the lower blade holder into

the slot that enlarges as you loosen the blade knob.

Position blade and securely tighten blade knob.

Pull up on the blade and down on the saw's upper arm to install blade into upper blade holder.

Note: If the blade touches the hold down foot on either side then the hold down foot must be adjusted.

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Contents OwnersManual Save this manual for future referenceMaintenance AssemblyAdjustments Troubleshooting ExplodedViewandRepairPartsListRead ALL Instructions Symbol Meaning Safety Alert SymbolRemove Adjusting Keys Blade or cutter only Always Wear Safety Glasses withRules for Safe Operation Sure all guards are operating properly before each useDamage Unattended while connected to a power sourceBefore Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are Secure Do not Feed the Material TOO QuicklyElectrical Connection Length of Extension Cord Wire Size A.W.GUp to 25 feet Grounding InstructionsResin Leading EndNonferrous Metal SPMFlatbladescrewdriver Small Combination SquareCrrftsmrn Toolless Blade Holders Tensionquickrelease Adjustingknob KnobLock OFF Post Blade Storage DrawerSawdust Exhaust Hold Down FOOT/BLADE GuardSawdust Blower Mounting Scroll SAW to WorkbenchClamping Scroll SAW to Workbench Turn off the saw and unplug before making any adjustmentsClamp Mounting Board Clamf Workbench AIR Diaphragm Hold Down Foot BladeTablelock Knob Setting the Table for Horizontal or Bevel CuttingHolddownrod Holddownfoot Foot Bladeguard Installing Blades Erodegre StopassemblyBefore installing, removing, or replacing the blade HEX Bolt SAW Table HEX NUTPlainend Bladeknob Sawdust Exhaust Adjusting Blade Tension Turn off and unplug the sawGeneral Operation Lock PostON/OFFKNOB = Interior Scroll Cutting Drillhole Interior CUTBefore Each USE Stack CuttingChoice of Blade and Speed Before Freeing ANY Jammed Material Turn switch OFFGeneral Maintenance ARM BearingsProblem Cause SolutionPage Craftsman Scroll SAW- Model no Figure aDescription Quan Craftsman Scroll SAW Model noKey Part No. Number BladeFigure B Key Pad No. Number DescriptionAvailable From Division 98 Source Standard Hardware Item --May Be Purchased LocallyParts Direct s