Craftsman 315.27119 owner manual Alternative RIP Method, To Bevel CUT, To Adjust Bevel Setting

OPERATION

ALTERNATIVE RIP METHOD

See Figure 23.

Using C-clamps, firmly clamp a straight edge to the workpeice and guide the saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut. Do not bind the blade in the cut.

ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR RIP CUTTING

WORKPIECE

STRAIGHT

EDGE

50 45

30

2

3

3

1

45

0

1

NOTE: C-CLAMP BOTH ENDS OF STRAIGHT EDGE BEFORE MAKING CUT Fig. 23

TO BEVEL CUT

The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any desired setting between zero and 50°. Note: When making cuts at 50°, blade should be set at full depth of cut.

When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the saw base to help you line up the blade with the line of cut. See Figure 24.

Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the saw base when making 45° bevel cuts.

Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require different settings, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the board to be cut.

When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with both hands as shown in figure 25.

50 45

30

2

3

3

1

45

0

1

LOWER

BLADE GUARD

Fig. 25

Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide your saw into the workpiece.

WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause saw to "kickback" toward you resulting in serious injury.

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

BEVEL KNOB SCALE

50 45

30

2

3

3

1

45

0

1

BLADE

GUIDE NOTCH

3 2 1 45 0 1

GUIDELINE

After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped, lift your saw from the workpiece.

TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING

■Remove battery pack from saw.

WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

■Loosen bevel adjustment knob. See Figure 24.

■Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired angle setting on bevel scale. See Figure 24.

■Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.

ALIGN INNER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING 45° BEVEL CUTS

Fig. 24

WARNING: Attempting bevel cut without knob securely tightened can result in serious injury.

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