KNOW YOUR RADIAL SAW
See Figure 9A.
OVERVIEW -The main operating components include
the column, the arm, and the yoke assembly (yoke,
motor, and blade), and theiroperation is summarized
inthe paragraph below. Safety features and control
functions are given also. Spending a few minutes
reviewing the illustrations and features listbelow and
onthe following pages to locate these items will make
assembly easier.
METHOD OF OPERATION: The column at the back
of the saw supports the radial arm. The arm can be
raised or lowered to change the blade height or
swiveled left and dght for a miter cut. A yoke fits into
a carriage on the arm, which can travel backand
forward. The yoke supports the yoke assembly
(motor, blade, and blade guard) and can be pivoted
sothe blade faces right, front, or left. The motor can
be rotated tochange the blade angle.
Control functions include 1) column height (elevating
handwheel), 2) arm angle (arm lockknob), 3) yoke
movement onarm (*carriage lockknob) 4)yoke
rotation (*yoke pivotlatch and *yoke lock handle), and
5) blade bevel (*bevel index lever and *bevel lock
knob).
Safety features includethe control cut device, the
removable switch key, and the blade guard assembly.
Never operate the saw without ensuring these safety
features are in place and functioning correctly.
Ona radial saw, "cross cut" means a cut parallel to
the arm, and a "rip cut" is perpendicular to the arm.
There are several ways to make cuts, depending on
the size and material ofthe workpiece and the end
resultdesired.
Before attempting to use your saw, familiadze yourself
with alloperating features and safety requirements of
yourSears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw.
*Shown on following pages
ARMLOCKKNOB
YOKE
CARRIAGE
ANDCOVER
CONTROL
CUTHOUSlNG
SWITCHANDKEV
BLADEAND
BLADEGUARD COLUMN
MOTOR
ELEVATING
HANDWHEEL
Fig. 9A
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