Craftsman 137.418000 Operator's Manual page 29

SETTING CUTTING DEPTH (FIG. U)
The depth of cut can be preset for even
and repetitive shallow cuts.
1. Adjust the cutting head down (See
CUTTING HEAD section) until the
teeth of the blade are at the desired
depth.
2. While holding the upper arm in that
position, turn the stop knob (1) until
it touches the stop plate (2).
3. Recheck the blade depth by moving
the cutting head front to back
through the full motion of a typical
cut along the control arm.
NOTE: If the stop plate becomes
loose, it can interfere with raising
and lowering the cutting head. The
stop plate must be tightened in
horizontal position as shown in
Fig. U.
Fig. U
ADJUSTING CUTTING DEPTH
(FIG. U)
The maximum depth travel of the
cutting head was set at the factory.
Check to see that the blade does not
extend more than 1/4 in. below the
table insert, and does not touch the
control arm throat or any part of the
base or table. If the maximum depth
needs readjusting:
1. Loosen the stop knob (1) while
2. Adjust the stop knob (1) to touch the
3. Recheck the blade depth by moving
ADJUSTING EXTENSION HEIGHT
TO MAIN TABLE (FIG. V)
1. Tighten the two lock knobs (1) to
2. Loosen the two hex screws (3)
3. Place a straight edge (4) on the
1
4. Adjust the extension until it is
5. Repeat for other side if needed.
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moving the cutting head down until
the blade extends just 1/4 in. below
the table insert.
stop plate (2).
the cutting head front to back
through the full motion of a cut
along the control arm. If the blade
touches the inside of the control
arm, readjust the setting.
lock the extension (2).
using a 4 mm hex wrench.
extension, across the main table (5).
flush with the main table, and then
retighten the two hex screws (3).
Fig. V
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2
3
1
5