Craftsman 113.298721, 113.298761 manual Assembly, RiP Fence Alignment Adjustment

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assembly

If the Fence does not slide easily along the Bars, the pressure of the spring can be REDUCED.

1.Loosen the screws.

2.Move spring slightly toward rear of Fence. Tighten screws.

WARNING: Toavoid Injury from jarnsorklckbacks, be sure to push properly adjusted Lock Lever all the

way down until the lever rests on the stop before using the Rip Fence.

RiP FENCE LOCK LEVER ADJUSTMENT

The Rip Fence Lock Lever, when locked down, should hold the Rip Fence securely, it should not be difficultto push down and lock.

If Lock Lever does not lock fence securely:

1.Raise Lock Lever.

2.Tighten the adjusting nut using a small screwdriver until the lever, when locked, holds the Rip Fence securely.

If Lock Lever is difficult to push down:

1.Raise Lock Lever.

2.Loosen the adjusting nut using a small screwdriver until the lever is easy to push down and holds the Rip Fence securely.

RiP FENCE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT

1.The Rip Fence must be PARALLEL with the sawblade and Miter Gauge Grooves. Move Fence until it is along side of Groove. DO NOT LOCK IT. It should be parallel to Groove. ff it is not;

A.Loosen the two Hex Hd. Screws.

B.Hold Fence head tightly against Bar. Move end of Fence so that it is parallel with Groove.

C.Alternately tighten the screws.

D.Recheck alignment.

E.Repeat steps as needed.

WARNING: A misallgned fence can cause kick- backs and jams. To avoid Injury, follow these irv structlons until the fence is properly aligned.

SPRING

SLIDE SPRING TO

ADJUST PRESSURE

ADJUSTING NUT

FENCE HEAD

HEXSCREWS

FENCE HEAD

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Contents Instructions Carefully Part No. SP5396When Installing or Moving the SAW Full ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Table SAWBefore Using the SAW Before Each USEWear Your Whenever SAW Blade is Spinning Kerfs about 5/16 ApartBefore Leaving the SAW Additional iNSTRUCTIONS forBefore Starting Turn the saw offMotor specifications and electrical requirements Connecting to Power Source OutletGlossary of terms for woodworking Contents Unpacking and checking contents Part Name QTY Following items Spacer, Rip Fence Guide BarAB AC AD AE Afag AH Installing Handwheels Checking Table InsertChecking Blade Squareness to Assembung Steel Legs Attaching and Assembling Table Extensions AssemblyInstall screws, washers, Iockwashers and nuts as shown ExternalMounting Switch 16-18 x 3/4 HEX Head Screw 2t/64 tN WasherHEX NUT Lock Washer HEX NU External Lockwasher HEX Head Screw Instalung Right Front RiP Fence Guide BAR16-18 x 3/4 5116-18 x 3/47TH Slot 5TH Slot 1ST Slot HEX Head Screw Flat WasherRear Fence Guide BAR Bracket Extension 16-18 x 18THICKNESSES of Paper Self Aligning Spring Adjustment Aligning RiP FenceRiP Fence Alignment Adjustment Adjusting RiP Scale Pointer Installing Blade GuardLockwash ER Assemby EmDOFRODMake Sure Keyis Removed from Shaft Mounting the Motor16IN. Wrench KEYMounting Motor on Motor Base Instalung BeltPositioning Motor on Motor Mounting Base SetscrewInstalling Belt Guard SUPPO...ACKETINSTALLiNG Belt Guard From among the loose parts find 2 Wire TiesPlugging iN Motor ON-OFF Switch SawbladeAuthorizedand Possible Hazardous USE by Children and Others Getting to know your saw EXACT-I-CUT Removing and iNSTALLiNGSawblade Blade Guard not Shown For Picture Clarity Picture ClarifySafety instructions for basic saw operations Before Each USEWhenever SAW Blade is Spinning Safety for basic saw operations Basic saw operation using the miter gaugeWork Helpers Ywood CrosscuttingAuxiliary Panel Work Support Parallel Plywood Auxiliary PANEL/WORK SupportMiter curiING Basic saw operationRepetitive Cutting RightBevel Crosscutting Using the rip fenceADDmONAL Safety Instructions for Compound Miter CuttingUsing Featherboards for Thru Sawing RippingBevel RiPPiNG RESAWlNG HelpersCutting Panels RabbetingUsing Featherboards for NON Thru Sawing Molding CuttingBack of SAW Adjustments Miter GaugeFront Trunnion Rear Trunnion REAR-TRUNNION Screws Position Blade TILT, or Squareness of Blade to TableTilt Mechanism Nut inside using a 3/8 inch wrenchAd ustments TeethMaintenance Sears recommends the following accessoriesTrouble Probable Causeremedy Trouble Shooting GeneralTroubleshooting Motor Trouble Probable CauseTroubleshooting Motor Contd TroubleRepair parts =g$ Repair parts Page Parts LiST for Craftsman 10 Inch Table SAW Model 113.298721 KEY Part DescriptionPARTs LiST for Craftsma 10 iNCH Table SAW Kiey Part Description16-18 x 1-1t4 Repair Parts Parts List for Craftsman 10 Inch Table SAW Model !13.298721Guard Assembly LEG SET Hardware for Attaching Legs to SAWINCH Table SAW

298721, 113.298721, 113.298761 specifications

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