Craftsman 137.054450 Operator's Manual page 32

BLADE TILT POINTER (FIG. FF)
1. When the blade is positioned at 90°,
adjust the blade tilt pointer (1) to
read 0° on the scale.
2. Loosen the holding screw (2),
position the pointer over 0° and
tighten the screw.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap
wood before making critical cuts.
Measure for exactness.
Fig. FF
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BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER
GAUGE GROOVE (FIG. GG)
WARNING
!
This adjustment was made at the
factory, but it must be rechecked
and adjusted if necessary.
WARNING
!
To prevent personal injury:
● Always disconnect plug from the
power source when making any
adjustments.
● Inaccurate adjustment can result
in kickback and serious personal
injury. This adjustment must be
correct or accurate cuts cannot
be made.
1. Remove the safety switch key and
unplug the saw.
2. Remove the blade guard for this
procedure but reinstall and realign
after adjustment.
3. Raise the blade to the highest
position and set at the 0° angle
(90° straight up).
4. Select and mark, with a felt tip
marker, a blade tooth having a
"right set" and rotate the blade so
the marked tooth is 1/2 in. above
the table.
5. Place the combination square
base (1) into the right side miter
gauge groove (2).
6. Adjust the rule so it touches the front
marked tooth and lock ruler so it holds
its position in the square assembly.
7. Rotate the blade bringing the
marked tooth to the rear and about
1/2 in. above the blade.
8. Carefully slide the combination
square to the rear until the ruler
touches the marked tooth.
9. If the ruler touches the marked tooth
at the front and rear position, no
adjustment is needed at this time.
If not or the base of the rule is no
longer parallel with the edge of the
miter gauge groove, see adjustment
procedure described in next section.
Fig. GG
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