Craftsman 137.218100 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

BLADEGUARDASSEMBLY(FIG.I,J, K)

1.Setthebladetomaximumheightand the tilt to

zero degrees on the bevel scale with the hand

wheels. Lock the blade lock knob.

2. Place the external toothed lock washer (1), a steel

flat washer (2) and a spring washer (10) onto the

long hex head bolt (3). Insert the bolt into the

splitter bracket (4) as shown. (Fig. I)

Fig. I

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3. Place the oval washer (5) on the pivot rod (6).

(Fig. J)

4. Install the bracket assembly (4) into the rear of the

saw table. Thread the bolt (3) into the internally

threaded pivot rod.

NOTE: The splitter is removed from the illustration

for clarity.

Fig. J

5. Position the blade guard arm (7) to the rear of the

table. (Fig. K)

6. Using a straight edge, check to see the blade

guard splitter (8) is aligned with the saw blade (9).

7. If straightening adjustment is necessary, loosen

the bolt (3) and shift the splitter assembly to right

or left, or rotate.

8. When the splitter is properly aligned with the saw

blade, tighten the bolt.

9. If height adjustment is necessary, loosen the knob

(11 ) and raise the splitter assembly to the desired

height and tighten the knob. (Fig. I)

NOTE: The splitter must always be correctly

aligned so that the cut workpiece will pass on

either side without binding or twisting to the side.

Improper splitter alignment can cause "kickback" and

Serious injury.

Fig. K

anti-kickback pawl

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INSTALLING THE TABLE EXTENSION FENCE

(FIG. L, M)

NOTE:

A. For ripping 10" ~ 14" workpiece, the extension

fence has to be installed in the IN-RIP position

(Fig. L). Raise the fence to a position that just

clears the table surface and secure in place

using lock handles (1) for IN-RIP position.

B. For ripping 14" ~ 24" workpiece, the extension

fence has to be installed in the OUT-RIP position

(Fig. M).

1. Install the locking handle (1) on the aluminum

extension table.

2. Place the table extension fence (2) on the

aluminum extension table.

3. Raise the fence to the desired height and tighten

the lock handle (1).

Fig. L ___.j

Fig. M

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