Assembling Dust Elbow - Craftsman 113.235140 Owner's Manual

4. Find the arbor lock between the upper guard and the
miter saw handle Fit 1/4" hex end of combination tool
in arbor screw or use 1/2" box end wrench
5., Press the arbor lock and hold it in lirmfy while turning
the wrench clockwise.. The arbor lock will engage after
some turning of the wrench
NOTE: The arbor screw has a left hand thread, This
helps prevent unwanted loosening of the arbor screw
during normal operation
6. Remove the arbor screw, arbor washer, outer blade
collar, and the blade.
NOTE: Pay attention to pieces removed, noting their
position and direction they face (see illustration) Wipe
the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing
the new blades.
teeth: Wear gloves when installing or removing
sawblade.
See cautions in "Safety" section concerning inspection,
use, and selection of carbide tipped and other saw-
blades
7. Install the new 12" blade (see recommended acces-
sory list)_ Make sure the rotation arrow on the blade
matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper
guard.
8_ Install the outer blade collar, blade washer and arbor
screw Press the arbor lock and tum the combination
wrench or the 1/2" wrench counter clockwise to secure
the blade.. Tighten arbor screw using moderate force,
but do not overtighten.
9. Lower the lower blade guard until the slot in cover
plate rests all the way down on the cover plate stop
screw° Tighten the screw with the Phillips end of the
combination wrench.
DANGER: Never use saw without mounting plate
securely in place, tt keeps the arbor screw from
falling out if it accidentally loosens, and prevents
the spinning blade from coming off the machine.
10.Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns
freely
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Arbor Lock
Blade
Washer----.--_
(Hollowed Side I
Toward Blade) 1
screw
(Left Hand Thread)
Sawblade -----_
Collars
NOTE: The arbor lock can be damaged by improper use,
If the arbor lock wilt not hold, lower the blade down on to a
scrap piece of wood positioned against the fence. This will
serve as an attemate locking means.
WARNING: Make sure the collars are clean and
properly arranged. After installing a new blade,
make sure the blade clears the table slot at the 0 °
and 45 ° bevel positions. Lower the blade into the
table slot and check for any contact with the base
or turn table structure. If blade contacts table, seek
authorized Sears service.
Assembling Dust Elbow
1. Locate the dust elbow..
2. Unplug power cord.
3. With the miter arm locked in the down position, start
the dust elbow onto the dust nozzle at an angle to
retaining lip..
4 Firmly press the dust elbow the rest ol the way onto
the second retaining lip.
NOTE: At first time installation, or if assembled in a cool
or cold climate, the rubber is not as flexible and will be
more difficult to assemble.
Lip
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