0° ADJUSTMENT

45° ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

SCREW

®

Fig. 48

TO SET THE BLADE AT AND 45 °

See Figures 48 - 50.

The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require set- ting during assembly. After extensive use, they may need to be checked.

[] Unplug the saw.

[] Raisethe blade.

[] Remove the blade guard assembly.

if the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°): [] Loosen the adjustment screw.

[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.

[] Push the handle to the left side of the slot. Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.

NOTE: If the handle is pushed as far as possible and doesn't indicate zero properly, you may need to adjust the bevel indicator. It will be necessary to remove the handle to adjust the bevel indicator.

[] Place a combination square beside the blade on the left.

[] Turn the 0° adjustment screw until the saw blade starts to move. Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if needed.

if the blade is not an exact 45°: [] Loosen the adjustment screw.

[] Unlock the bevel locking lever.

[] Push the handle to the right side of the slot. Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.

[] Place a combination square beside the blade on the left.

[] Turn the 45° stop screw until the saw blade starts to move. Check again for squareness and continue to adjust if needed.

[] If needed, adjust the bevel indicator to 45°.

[] Make a test cut.

The adjustment screws must be below the saw table surface so the workpiece doesn't catch on uneven edges.

L

BEVEL

"" INDICATOR

BEVEL BLADE

BEVEL

HANDLE

HANDLE

Fig. 50

BEVEL

LOCKING

LEVER

BEVEL

INDICATOR

Fig. 49

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Craftsman 315.28461 manual Adjustment Screw, See Figures 48, Indicator, Handle