Craftsman 137.218073 Operator's Manual page 28

WARNING
!
● To avoid the lock lever (8)
interfering with the table insert,
after tightening the riving knife,
position the lock lever pointing
downward before using saw.
Failure to maintain a level insert
can result in serious injury to
the operator.
● The lever can be pulled out to
allow it to be turned to a new
position downward. (Fig. W)
Fig. V
4
5
Fig. W
8
3
cavity side face
to lock lever
6 7
8
3
6
BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY
(FIG. X, Y, Z, AA)
WARNING
!
To avoid injury from an accidental
start, make sure the switch is in
the OFF position and the plug is
disconnected from the power
source outlet.
● When installing the blade guard,
cover the blade teeth with a piece
of folded cardboard to protect
yourself from possible injury.
● Never operate this machine
without the blade guard in place
for all through sawing operations.
Installing the blade guard and anti-
kickback pawls assembly
(Fig. X, Y, Z, AA)
1. Make sure the blade is elevated to
its maximum height and the bevel is
set at 0°. Make sure the blade bevel
lock knob is tight.
2. Raise the riving knife (1) to its highest
position (through cut position). Take
the anti-kickback pawls assembly
and lift up the locking lever (2)
located on top. (Fig. X)
3. Place the front of assembly into
slot (3) and push down, making
sure the assembly is engaged in
the slot. Push down on the locking
lever (2) to lock. (Fig. X, Y)
NOTE: Make sure the anti-kickback
pawls assembly is locked in position
before operating saw.
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