Craftsman 351.21833 RIP Fence Adjustment, Leveling the Fence to the Table, Cursor Adjustment

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Roller Guide

Locking Knob

Miter Gauge

 

Gauge Stop

Figure 48 - Miter Gauge Assembly

RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT

The saw's rip fence is precision manufactured, incorporating fine adjustments for accurate cuts. The saw is built to allow the operator to accurately adjust the rip fence without prob- lems in a matter of seconds.

LEVELING THE FENCE TO THE TABLE

¥Lift the lock handle to unlock the fence.

¥Observe the space between the fence bottom and the table. The space should be equal along the entire length of the fence.

¥If the space is not equal, the rails need to be adjusted so that rails are at the same vertical position with respect to the table. See Rail Assembly, pages 10-11.

SETTING CLAMPING PRESSURE

Refer to Figure 49.

Rip fence has been adjusted at the factory to lock securely when the lock handle is pushed down. To adjust:

¥Unlock fence and remove it from the rails.

¥Adjust the hex nut until the fence is held securely when the lock handle is pushed down,

Hex Nut

Figure 49 - Nut to Adjust Clamping Pressure

SETTING FENCE PERPENDICULAR AND PARALLEL

Refer to Figure 50.

PERPENDICULAR ADJUSTMENT

¥Position fence anywhere on table and lock it down.

¥Place a square on the table next to the fence and check to see that the fence is at 90¡ to the table.

¥If an adjustment is necessary, unlock the fence and turn either of the two adjusting screws.

NOTE: This is for micro-adjustment only. If fence cannot be adjusted square, recheck rail adjustment.

¥Lock fence in position and recheck. Continue this proce- dure until fence is square to the table.

PARALLEL ADJUSTMENT

¥Position fence so that fence edge is aligned with slot edge.

¥Slot and fence edge should be parallel.

¥If an adjustment is necessary, unlock the fence and turn either of the two adjusting screws.

¥Lock fence in position and recheck. Continue this proce- dure until fence is square to the table.

Perpendicular Adjustment

Parallel Adjustment

Figure 50

CURSOR ADJUSTMENT

Refer to Figure 51.

¥Raise the saw blade above the table.

¥Position the fence several inches to the right of the saw blade.

¥Lock the fence down and measure the exact distance between the saw blade and the inside of the fence.

¥Loosen the two screws on the lens and slide it left or right until the cursor (red line) equals the measurement obtained in the previous step.

¥Retighten the screws and make a test cut. Measure the cut piece to verify that the cursor is set correctly.

NOTE: This adjustment should be checked whenever a new blade is installed.

Cursor Adjustment Screws

Locking Lever

Figure 51

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