Craftsman 315.28461 manual To Replace the Blade, See Figures 45, Closedend Wrench Arborblade

WARNING:Beforeperforminganyadjustment,

make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

The table saw has been adjusted at the factory for mak- ing very accurate cuts. However, some of the components might have been jarred out of alignment during shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will probably be- come necessary due to wear.

To avoid unnecessary set-ups and adjustments, a good practice is to check your setups carefully with a framing square and make practice cuts in scrap wood before mak- ing finish cuts in good workpieces. Do not start any ad- justments until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are needed.

TO REPLACE THE BLADE

See Figures 45 - 47.

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

[] Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.

[] Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked.

[] Raise the saw blade to full height.

[] Insert the open end wrench onto the flats on the arbor shaft.

[] Insert the closed end wrench over the blade nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the closed end wrench (right side) forward while pushing the open end wrench (left side) to the back of the saw. Remove the nut.

[] Unlock the release locking lever and remove the blade.

CLOSEDEND

WRENCH

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Fig. 45

ARBORBLADE

BLADE

SHAFTWASHER

BLADE

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Fig. 46

To install a standard blade:

[] Place the new blade on the arbor shaft (the teeth must point down toward the front of the saw to work properly).

[] Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the arbor shaft. Be sure the dome side of the blade washer faces the blade and that all items are snug against the arbor housing. Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.

[] Lock the release lever.

[] Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.

[] Lower the saw blade and reinstall the throat plate.

NOTE: To replace the blade with an accessory blade, follow the instructions provided with the accessory.

THROAT

PLATE

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Fig. 47

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