Tilt And Elevation Mechanism; Maintenance; Lubrication - Craftsman 113.298051 Owner's Manual

TILT
AND ELEVATION MECHANISM
The HANDWHEELS should turn freely without binding.
The turning action can be adjusted by tightening or
loosening the screws in the bearing retainer. Both
handwbeels must be removed to reachthe adjusting screws.
NOTE; When adjusting the screws on the TILT bearing
retainer, hold the nut inside using a 3/8 in. wrench. The
screws for the ELEVATION bearing retainer can be reached
with a small screwdriver through the curved slot on the
front of the saw.
ADJUST THESE
I_NO SCREWS
TILT
HANDWHEEL
ADJUST THESE
TWO S_EW$
ELEVATION
HANDWHEEL
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING'. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH
"OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE
OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING OR LUBRICATING
YOUR SAW.
Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw.
Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside
the saw cabinet and the motor,
Frequently clean your cutting tools with Craftsman Gum
and Pitch Remover.
2. Rotate pawl toward rear of spreader so that teeth are
above top of spreader,
3. Hold spreader with left hand and place pawl over corner
of workbench,
4. Using a small round file (Smooth Cut) sharpen the
teeth.
A coat of automobile-type wax applied to the table will
help to keep the surface ctean and allow workpieces to slide
more freely.
If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
Make sure the teeth of the ANTIKICKBACK pawls are
always sharp. To sharpen :
1, Remove blade guard,
LUBRICATION
The saw motor bearings have been packed at the factory
with proper lubricant end require no additional lubrication.
The following parts should be oiled occasionally with SAE
No. 20 or No. 30 engine oil.
1. Tilt screw threads and pivot nut, (First Clean with
Craftsman Gum & Pitch Remover.)
2, Elevation screw threads and pivot nut. (First Clean with
Craftsman Gum & Pitch Remover.)
l_ ELEVAnON SCREW
TILT SCREW TiLT SCR_
PIVO1 NUT
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3. Cradle bearing points.
4. Bearing points in guard assembly, miter gauge and rip
fence.
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