Craftsman 137.21825 S

BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. K, L, M)

1. Setthe blade to maximum height and the tiltto zero

degrees on the bevelscale with the handwheels.

Lock the blade lock knob.

2. Place the external toothed lockwasher (1) and a

steel flat washer (2) onto the long hex. head bolt (3).

Insert the boltinto the splitter bracket (4) as shown.

(FIG. K)

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3. Place the oval washer (5) on the pivot rod (6). (FIG. L)

4. Install the bracket assembly (4) into the rear of the

saw table. Thread the bolt (3) into the internally

threaded pivot rod.

NOTE: The splitter is removed from the illustration

for clarity.

anti-kickback pawl

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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, before making any

adjustments.

ADJUSTING THE TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. O)

NOTE: The table extension may be installed on the right

side of the table, as needed, to support long

workpieces.

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5. Position the blade guard arm (7) to the rear of the

table. (FIG. M)

6. Using a straightedge, check that the blade guard

splitter (8) is aligned with the saw blade (9).

7. If straightening adjustment is necessary, loosen the

bolt (3) and shift the splitter assembly to the right or

left, or rotate.

8. When the splitter is properly aligned with the saw

blade, tighten the bolt.

NOTE: The splitter must always be correctly aligned

so the cut workpiece will pass on either side without

binding or twisting to the side.