Craftsman 137.218020 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 18)

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS

ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. V)

The on/off switch (1) is located on the front panel of the

saw base. To turn the saw ON, move the switch to the

up position. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch to

the down position.

LOCKING SWITCH IN "OFF" POSITION (FIG. V)

When the saw is not in use, the switch should be locked

in the OFF position. To lock the switch in the OFF

position, pull out the safety key (2) from of the switch.

The saw will not start with the key removed. However,

if the key is removed while the switch is in the ON

position, it can be turned off ONCE. The saw will not

restart until the key has been reinserted into the switch

and the switch is turned on.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. V)

This saw is equipped with an overload reset switch. If

the motor shuts off or fails to start due to overloading or

low voltage, turn the switch to OFF position and let the

motor cool down and remove all cutting materials from

the saw. After the motor has cooled down, push the

reset button (3) to reset the overload device. The saw

should now start when the switch is returned to the ON

position.

To avoid injury, the ON/OFF switch should be in the

OFF position and the plug removed from the power

source while the motor cool down takes place. This

will prevent accidental starting when the reset button

is pushed. Overheating may be caused by misaligned

parts, a dull blade, or an undersized extention cord.

Inspect the saw for proper setup before using it again.

Fig. V

across the width or across the grain of the workpiece.

Neither ripping nor crosscutting may be done safely

freehand. Ripping requires the use of the rip fence, and

crosscutting requires the miter gauge. Never use a rip

fence and miter gauge at the same time.

la,WARNINGI

Before using the saw each and every time, check

the following:

1. Blade is tight on the arbor.

2. Bevel angle lock knob is tight.

3. If ripping, fence lock handle is tight and fence is

parallel to the blade.

4. Blade guard is in place and working properly.

5. Safety glasses are being worn.

The failure to adhere to these common safety rules, and

those printed within this manual, can greatly increase

the likelihood of injury.

RIPPING(FIGW, X)

I_ WARNINGI

* Do not allow familiarity or frequent use of

your table saw to cause careless mistakes.

Remember that even a careless fraction of a

second is enough to cause a severe injury.

. Keep both hands away from the blade and path

of the blade.

. The workpiece must have a straight edge against

the fence and must not be warped, twisted, or

bowed.

DANGER[

Never attempt to pull the workpiece backwards

during a cutting operation. This will cause kickback

and serious injury to the user can occur.

_ RESET

CUTTING OPERATIONS

There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and

crosscutting. Ripping is cutting along the length and with

the grain of the workpiece. Crosscutting is cutting either

1. Remove the miter gauge. Secure the rip fence to

the table at the desired rip measurement.

2. Raise the blade so it is about 1/8 in. higher than the

top of the workpiece.

3. Place the workpiece flat on the table and against the

fence. Keep the workpiece about 1 in. away from

the blade.

4. Turn the saw ON and wait for the blade to come up

to speed.

5. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by pushing

forward only on the workpiece section (1) that will

pass between the blade and the fence. (Fig. W)

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