Craftsman 172.21299 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManuallO-in. Table SawDouble InsulatedModel No.172.21299Save this manual for future reference.CAUTION: Read, understand and followall

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS cont.i i iI _, DANGER : FREE HAND CUTTING IS A MAJOR CAUSE OF KICKmBACK IAND FINGER/HAND AMPUTATIONS c

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS cont.i iii ii/ik WARNING: The operation of any saw can result in foreignobjects being thrown into your

ArborThe shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minut

Non-Through CutsAny cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thicknessof the workpiece. "ResawA cutting operation

1. Remove all packing materials from around your saw.2. Carefully lift the saw from carton and place it on a level work surface. The saw is heavy,so g

The following tools are not included, but are needed for removing the blade and for makingadjustments on your saw.Fig. 2Phillips ScrewdriverlOmm Socke

Your table saw has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting.Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all of

MOUNTING SAW TO WORK SURFACE (See Figure 4)I I I I II III I IWARNING: ALWAYS make sure your table saw is securely mounted to aworkbench or an approved

MOUNTING THE RIP FENCE (See Figure 6)1. Mount the fence handle into the hole andtighten screw.2. Raise fence handle up so the rear holding clampis ful

TO REPLACE BLADE (See Figs. 7 - 9) cont.5. Remove the arbor nut and the outer flange.6. Install a new blade on the arbor with the bladeteeth pointing

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RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 11) cont.5. If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallelto the groove:• Loosen the two screws and lift up on the

ADJUSTING THE 90° AND 45° POSITIVE STOPS (See Fig. 13-14)Your saw has positive stops that will quickly position the saw blade at 90° to the table.Make

BLADE TILT POINTER1. Unplug the saw.WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the plug frompower source BEFORE assembling parts, making a

BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE (See Figure 15) cont.10. Stand at the rear of the saw and gently pry the rear blade alignment rod to the Left

ON / OFF SAFETY SWITCH (FIGURES 17-18)1. To turn saw ON ,push switch upwards. To turnsaw OFF, pull switch down.2. To lock switch in the OFF position,

RIPPING (See Figure 19)iWARNING: Topreventserious injury:A. NEVER use the miter gauge when ripping.B. NEVER use more than one rip fence during a singl

BASIC CUTTING OPERATIONS cont.CROSSCUTTING 90° MITER ANGLE (See Figure 20)ii n l/ik WARNING: DO NOT let familiarity with your saw make you careless in

BEVEL CROSSCUTTING 0°- 45 ° BLADE BEVEL, 90° MITER ,ANGLE (See Figure 21)This operation is the same as crosscutting, exceptthe blade is at a bevel ang

III II II I I I I II IIIWARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the switch ]key. Remove plug from power source before maintaining

I WARNING: ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shieldswhen using this tool or blowing dust. If operationis dusty, also wear a dust

ii ii/ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual,including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER, WARNING and C

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ELECTRICAL SAFETYGENERAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSii i ii i ii/!k DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:1. Use only identical replacement parts whe

GENERAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS cont.NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for useonly if you already have a properlygrounded 2-prong outlet.NOTE: In Canada

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn theirmeaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow yo

WORK AREA SAFETY1. ALWAYS keep your work area clean and well lit. DO NOT leave tools or pieces ofwood on the saw while it is in operation. Cluttered b

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY1. NEVER leave the tool running unattended. ALWAYS turn it off. DO NOT leave thetool until it comes to a complete stop.2. DO N

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS1. ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD, splitter and anti-kick-back pawls for everyoperation for which they can