Craftsman 137.248830 Iz,WARNINGl, Installing and Changing the Blade FIG. H, I, J

RIP FENCE (Fig. G)

1.Lift upward on the rip fence handle (t) so that the holding clamp (2) is fully extended.

2.Place the rip fence on the saw table. Lowering the front of the fence onto the table first.

3.Push down on the fence handle (t) to lock.

Fig. G

INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG. H, I, J)

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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 outlet.

To avoid serious injury, table insert must be level with the table. If the table insert is not level with the

table, adjust the screw (3) until it is level with the table. To raise the insert, turn the screw

counterclockwise, to lower the insert, turn the screw clockwise.

Remove the table insert (t) by unscrewing the two screws (2, 3).Be careful not to lose the rubber

washer that is on the back screw (3) beneath the table insert. (Fig. H)

Fig. H

1.Raise the blade arbor (4) (Fig. I) to the maximum height by turning the blade raising handwheel counterclockwise.

2.Remove the arbor nut (5) and flange (6), and then remove the blade.

3.Install the saw blade onto the arbor with the blade teeth pointing toward the front of the saw.

4.Install the flange (6) against the blade and thread the arbor nut (5) as far as possible by hand making the flat side of the nut is against the blade. Ensure that the blade is flush against the inner side of the blade flange.

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To avoid possible injury and damage to the workpiece be sure to install the blade with the teeth pointing toward the front of table in the direction of the rotation arrow on

the blade guard.

Fig. I 4

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5.To tighten the arbor nut (5) place the open-end wrench jaws on the flats of the saw arbor to keep the arbor from turning. (Fig. J)

6.Place the box-end wrench (8) on the arbor nut (5), and turn clockwise (to the rear of the saw table).

7.Replace the blade insert in the table recess, insert the screws through the front and rear holes and tighten.

Fig. J

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To avoid injury from a thrown workpiece, blade parts, or

2blade contact, never operate saw without the proper insert in place. Use the saw blade insert when sawing. Use the dado head insert when using a dado.