Craftsman 137218030001, 137.218030 operating instructions IA wAR.I.GI, Blade Tilt Pointer

[A WARNING

To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure

the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet.

ADJUSTING THE 90° AND 45 ° POSITIVE STOPS (FIG. Q, Q-f,R)

Your saw has positive stops that will quickly position the saw blade at 90 ° to the table. Make adjustments only if necessary.

900 (0 °) Stop

1.Disconnect the saw from the power source.

2.Turn the blade elevation handwheel and raise the blade to the maximum elevation.

3.Loosen the blade bevel lock knob (2) and move the blade to the maximum vertical position, then tighten the lock knob (2).

4.Place a combination square on the table and against the blade (1) to determine if the blade is 90° to the table. (Fig. Q-1 )

5.tf the blade is not 90° to the table, loosen the two set screws (4), located on the collar (5) underneath the table saw, (Fig. R) with the hex key, and back off the collar.

6.Loosen the bevel lock knob. Turn the blade tilting handwheel to move the blade until it is 90° to the table.

7.Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3) when the blade is 90° to the table. Tighten the two set screws (4). (Fig. R)

Fig, Q

Fig. Q-1 90° 45 °

45 ° Stop

1.With the blade in the upright 90° position, loosen the bevel lock knob and move the blade to the 45°

position as far as it will go.

2.Place the combination square on the table as shown in Fig. Q-1 to check if the blade is 45° to the table.

3.tf the blade is not 45° to the table, loosen the two set screws (4), located on the collar (5) underneath the table saw, (Fig. R) with the hex key, and back off the collar.

4.Tighten the bevel lock knob and secure the screw (4) until resistance is felt. Do not overtighten.

BLADE TILT POINTER

1.When the blade is positioned at 90°, adjust the blade tilt pointer to read 0° on the scale.

2.Loosen the mounting screw, position pointer over 0° and tighten the screw.

NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood before making critical cuts. Measure for exactness.

Fig. R 4 _ 450

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BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE (FIG. S, T)

This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should be rechecked and adjusted if necessary.

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To prevent personal injury:

•Always disconnect plug from the power source when making any adjustments.

•This adjustment must be correct or accurate cuts can not be made. Also, inaccurate adjustment can result in kickback and serious personal injury.

1.Remove the safety switch key and unplug the saw.

2.Remove the blade guard for this procedure but reinstall and realign after adjustment.

3.Raise the blade to the highest position and set at the 0° angle (90 ° straight up).

4.Select and mark, with a felt tip maker, a blade tooth having a "right set" and rotate the blade so the marked tooth is Y2in. above the table at the front of the saw.

5.Place the combination square base (1) into the right side miter gauge groove (2). (Fig. S)

6.Adjust the rule so it touches the front marked tooth and lock ruler so it holds its position in the square assembly.

7.Rotate the blade bringing the marked tooth to the rear and about 1/2 in. above the blade.

8.Carefully slide the combination square to the rear until the ruler touches the marked tooth.

9.tf the ruler touches the marked tooth at the front and rear position, no adjustment is needed at this time. tf not or the base of the rule is no longer parallel with the edge of the miter gauge groove, perform adjustment procedure described in next section.

Fig, S

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