Craftsman 137218030001 Raise the Blade FIG, U, ON/OFF Switch FIG, Overload Protection FIG

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS

RAISE THE BLADE (FIG, U)

To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation handwheel (1) to the desired blade height.

NOTE: When sawing, only raise the blade to 1/8 in. higher than the workpiece being cut.

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TiLTiNG THE BLADE (FIG. U)

1.To tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting, loosen the lock knob (2) and turn the tilting handwheel (3) to the desired angle.

2.Tighten the bevel lock knob (2) to secure the angle.

ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. V)

The on/off switch (1) is located on the front panel of the saw base. To turn the saw ON, move the switch to the up position. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch to the down position.

LOCKING SWITCH IN OFF POSiTiON (FIG. V)

When the saw is not in use, the switch should be locked in the OFF position. To lock the switch in the OFF position, pull out the safety key (2) from the switch. The saw will not start with the key removed. However, if the key is removed while the switch is in the ON position, it can be turned off ONCE. The saw will not restart until

the key has been reinserted into the switch and the switch is turned on.

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OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. V)

This saw has a reset overload relay button (3) that

will restart the motor after it shuts off due to overloading

or low voltage, tf the motor stops during operation, turn the ON / OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait for the motor to cool for approximately 10 minutes. Push in on the reset button (3) and turn the switch to the ON position.

I,A WARNING

To avoid injury, the ON / OFF switch must be in the OFF position and the plug removed from the power source while the cool down takes place, to prevent accidental starting when the reset button is pushed. Overheating may be caused by misaligned parts, too long of an extension cord or a dull blade. Inspect your saw for proper setup before using it again.

USING THE TABLE EXTENSION FENCE

(FIG. W, W=l) To adjust fence:

1.Adjust the fence to the desired distance from the blade by reading the rip scale located on the front tube of the extension fence assembly.

2.Raise the fence so the top is approximately Y2in.

above the table of the saw and secure in position by tightening the two lock knobs (1).

NOTE:

•NEVER USE A RiP FENCE AND THE MITER GAUGE AT THE SAME TIME. KICKBACK CAN OCCUR. NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE AN EXTENSION FENCE AND A RiP FENCE, OR MORE THAN ONE FENCE AT THE SAME TIME.

•CHECK RiP MEASUREMENT AT FRONT AND BACK OF BLADE.

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