Craftsman 137.21825 owner manual Adjustment Instructions, Blade Guard Assembly FIG. K, L, M

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

1.Set the blade to maximum height and the tilt to zero

degrees on the bevel scale with the hand wheels. Lock the blade lock knob.

2.Place the external toothed lock washer (1) and a steel flat washer (2) onto the long hex. head bolt (3). Insert the bolt into the splitter bracket (4) as shown. (FIG. K)

Fig. K

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ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

Fig. L

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.

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