FEATURESLIST
See Figures 9A-9D.
ADJUSTABLE TABLES - A narrow spacer table and
wider rear table that can berepositioned or even
replaced with different tables. See Figure 9C.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Toothedpawls that snag
the work in case of kickback during ripcuts. (When
the blade is parallel tothe arm, the pawlsare infront
of the blade.) Keep the pawls in place to reduce risk
of injury. See Figure 9D.
ARM -The assembly extending from the column,
which supportsthe yoke, the motor, and the blade.
See Figure 9A.
ARM LOCK KNOB - Controls arm angle. Use to set
the arm tothe positive stops at 0",45" left, and 45"
dght and to lock the arm in place. Located on top of
arm at front. See Figures 9,4 and 9B.
BEVEL INDEX KNOB - Controls the blade angle
between positive stops at 0", 45", and 90". Located
behind the handle. See Figure 9B.
BEVEL INDEX SCALE -Shows the blade angle for
bevel cuts and islocated behind the handle. See
Figure 9B.
BEVEL LOCK LEVER -Sets and locks blade angle. It
is located below the handle. See Figure 9B.
BLADE - For maximum performance, use the Crafts-
man 40-tooth, 10 in. carbide-tipped blade provided
with your saw. itis a high-qualitycombination blade
suitable for rippingand crosscutoperations. Blades
recommended for otheroperations are listed in the
Accessory section of this manual. The blade is
powered by the main motor and turned offby the
switch. See Figure 9D.
_, WARNING: Use only blades ratedfor at least
5,000 rpmand recommended for use on this
saw. Check withyour nearestSears retail store.
BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY - Protective unit over
the blade, with ariving knife, anti-kickback pawls, an
upper blade guard, a lowerouter blade guard, and a
lower inner blade guard. Always keep each item in
place unless specificallyinstructed to move it.See
Figures 9A and 9D.
BLADE GUARD CLAMP SCREW -Secures the
blade guard to the motor. Located between the blade
and the motor. See Figure 9D.
MITERSCALE
ARMLOCKKNOB
YOKE
YOKEPIVOTLATCH
RIP
SCALE(S)
COLUMNTUBE
BEVEL
INDEXKNOB YOKE
LOCKHANDLE
BEVEL
INDEXSCALE
MOTOR
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COLUMNSUPPORT
Fig. 9B
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