Craftsman 137.228010 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 8)

BLADE ALIGNMENT (FIG. P )

The proper blade alignment is set at the factory, but should

be rechecked and adjusled if necessary. Recheck the

splitter alignment to the blade if the blade has been aligned.

Measure for exactness before making any critical cuts in a

workpiece.

To prevent personal iniury:

,, Always disconnect tile plug Irom the power source

before making any adjustments.

, Make sure the blade and spliHer alignments are

correct. Kickback and damaged workpieces could

result from incorrect alignment.

Checking the alignment (FIG. P)

1. Remove the safety swilch key and unplug the saw

fl-om the power source.

2. Move the blade guard to the rear of the blade.

3. Loosen the blade tilt lock and place the blade in

the 0° vertical position.

4. Raise the blade to its highest elevation and lock the

blade lill lock.

5. Select a blade tooth with a right set, that is bent to

the right, and mark with a felt tip marker.

6. Turn the blade so the marked tooth is at the

table surface.

7. Place a cornbination square (1) in the right miter

groove (2).

8. Adjust the square's rule so it touches the marked

blade tooth (3), and lock the rule's position.

9. Slide the rule in the miter groove to the rear of

the blade.

10. Turn the blade to the rear so the marked tooth is at

the rear surface of the table.

11. The rule should touch the marked tooth in both the

front and rear position.

12. If the marked tooth is not touched in both positions,

then the alignment needs adjusting.

Fig. P

i! f,

BLADE TILT POINTER (FIG. Q)

The blade tilt pointer (1) should indicate 0° on the

scale. If not, loosen the holding screw (2), Position the

pointer over 0 ° and tighten the screw.

NOTE: Make a trial cut and rneasure for exactness

before making any critical culs in your workpiece,

Fig. Q

45°

STORAGE (FIG. R, S)

Blades (FIG. R)

1. Loosen and remove the knob (1) on the right side of

the saw housing.

2. Place extra blades onto the arbor. Replace the knob

and tighten.

Fig. R

=__.L

Wrenches (FIG. R)

Below the blade storage are slots (2) for convenient

wrench storage.

Rip fence and miter gauge (FIG. S)

Storage brackets for the rip fence (1) and miter gauge (2)

are located on the left side of the saw housing.

Fig. S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ... 16 17

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