Craftsman 298721 RiP FENCE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT, assembly, Spring Slide Spring To Adjust Pressure

Models: 113.298721, 113.298761

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RiP FENCE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT

assembly

If the Fence does not slide easily along the Bars, the pressure of the spring can be REDUCED.

1.Loosen the screws.

2.Move spring slightly toward rear of Fence. Tighten screws.

WARNING: Toavoid Injury from jarnsorklckbacks, be sure to push properly adjusted Lock Lever all the

way down until the lever rests on the stop before using the Rip Fence.

RiP FENCE LOCK LEVER ADJUSTMENT

The Rip Fence Lock Lever, when locked down, should hold the Rip Fence securely, it should not be difficultto push down and lock.

If Lock Lever does not lock fence securely:

1.Raise Lock Lever.

2.Tighten the adjusting nut using a small screwdriver until the lever, when locked, holds the Rip Fence securely.

If Lock Lever is difficult to push down:

1.Raise Lock Lever.

2.Loosen the adjusting nut using a small screwdriver until the lever is easy to push down and holds the Rip Fence securely.

RiP FENCE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT

1.The Rip Fence must be PARALLEL with the sawblade and Miter Gauge Grooves. Move Fence until it is along side of Groove. DO NOT LOCK IT. It should be parallel to Groove. ff it is not;

A.Loosen the two Hex Hd. Screws.

B.Hold Fence head tightly against Bar. Move end of Fence so that it is parallel with Groove.

C.Alternately tighten the screws.

D.Recheck alignment.

E.Repeat steps as needed.

WARNING: A misallgned fence can cause kick- backs and jams. To avoid Injury, follow these irv structlons until the fence is properly aligned.

SPRING

SLIDE SPRING TO

ADJUST PRESSURE

ADJUSTING NUT

FENCE HEAD

HEXSCREWS

FENCE HEAD

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Craftsman 298721 RiP FENCE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT, assembly, Spring Slide Spring To Adjust Pressure, Hexscrews Fence Head