Craftsman 315.22811 To Align the Miter Locking Clamps, To Adjust the Front and Rear Rail Clamps

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TO ALIGN THE MITER LOCKING CLAMPS

See Figure 51.

_i, WARNING: Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting.

The miter lockingclamps are preset at the factory but may require adjusting after extended use or if damage

occurs in shipping. Adjust them with the following

steps:

Loosen the set screw behind each locking clamp.

Loosen the screw on top of each locking clamp.

Lift the locking clamp to the Up position.

Push the clamp forward tight against the front rail to bring the clamp into alignment.

When the clamps are correctly positioned, retighten the sCrews and the set screws.

Push both front and rear miter lockingclamps down to secure the sliding miter table.

TO ADJUST THE FRONT AND REAR RAIL

CLAMPS

See Figure 52.

The rai$cSampsare $ocated be$owthe raiSsand ensure tight attachment of the rail. Following extended use, the rail holder nut inside the rails may need adjusting.

Remove the miter table and accessory table.

Remove the front and rear rails by loosening the rail clamps and sliding the rails off.

Rotate each rail clamp to the left until it hits or comes in contact with the bottom of the saw table.

_ghtan rail holder nut until it is snug.

Loosen rail holder nut one-fourth (1/4) turn.

Replace the rails and check the rail cSamps.

TO ADJUST THE ACCESSORY TABLE

See Figure 53,

After extended use, the accessory table may work loose causing the accessory table to be loose on the

rails. Fo$&owthe steps below, when adjustments are required:

Remove the hex nut on the lever using a 3/8 in. nut driver.

Remove the backup plate and spring plate. Rotate the spring plate 180° and reinstall on the handle shaft.

Reassemble all parts and tighten hex nut securely. Note: The spring plate offers two ends for use before requiring replacement.

SE1SCREW

FRONT

RAIL

LOCKING

CLAMP

Figure 51

RAILHOLDERNUT

RAILCLAMP

WASHER

HEX

MOUNTINGBOLT

Figum 52

ACCESSORYTABLE

CAPSCREW

WASHER

CIIRFTSMRN" TABLESAW315.22811036

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Craftsman 315.22811 To Align the Miter Locking Clamps, To Adjust the Front and Rear Rail Clamps, Capscrew Washer