Craftsman 315.22831 Assembling Table Extensions, Aligning Table Extensions, FLA Washer Henut

ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 10.

•Locate the table extensions and the smal_hardware bag with the following:

8hex bolts(5/16-18 x 1-1/4 in.)

8hex nuts (5/16-18)

16 fiat washers (5/16 in.)

,_ WARNING: The table extensions not only providea supportfor large or wide pieces of

material, but help protect you. Serious injury

can result from workpiece bindingor kickback

due to twisted rails or a misaligned rip fence.

•With the saw upside down, align table extensionsto the saw table. Put a flat washer on each bolt, and

attach the extensionsto the table by insertingbolts through holes from the direction of the table.

•Slip the remaining flat w_shers and hex nuts on the bolts. Lightly tighten with a 12 mm wrench.

•Get help to stand saw assembly updght usingthe center saw table. Do not grasp saw by extensions.

_i, WARNING: Do not lift the saw table without help. Hold it close to your body. Keep your knees bent and lift with your legs, not your back. Ignoringthese precautionscan result in back injury.

ALIGNING TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figure 11.

A good alignment allowsthe railsto slide on easily.

•Stand at the frontof the saw and line up the front edges of the table and extensions.

•if adjustmentsare needed, put a blockof wood where the extension meets the table, and tap the blockof wood with a hammer. Check and repeat untilthe frontedges are even.

•Lift each extension slightlyuntilit is higherthan table (if necessary, place a blockbelow and tap upward). Center the blockof wood over the edges and tap it. Recheck the front alignment. If even, tighten the screwswith a 12 mm wrer,_h.

BLOCKTABLE

OFWOOD EXTENSION

TABLE

EXTENSION

BLOCK TAPTABLE

SAW OFWOOD HERE EXTENSION

TABLE

Fig. 11

HEX

HEAD BOLT

FLA;

WASHER

HE](NUT

Fig. 10

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