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Spreader
to
prevent
kerf
from
closing
in on sawblade
and
possible
Mckback,
- to
prevent
"wrong-way
feed".
"Wrong-way
feed"
is
feeding
the workp_ece
-- when
sawblade
is in a rip
posit_on
-
into
the outfeed
side of the cutting
tool
(sawblade,
dado,
molding
head,
etc.),
the
side
containing
the
antiMckbacklspreader.
This
can
be
extremely
hazardous
because
the sawblade
may grab
the workpiece
and throw
it violently
toward
the nose
of the guard (mfeed
side of the tool).
Danger
label on
guard.
"Wrong-way
feed"
occurs
when
the teeth
themselves
cut,
or attempt
to cut,
a kerf
in the workpiece.
This
differs
from
a "kickback"
which
is generated
by the
sides
(one
or both)
of the teeth,
because
of binding
between
the fence (heel),
pinching
of the sides of the
sawblade
(failure
to use spreader),
and/or
inadequate
set of teeth
of sawblade.
to act as a partial
guard
regarding
accidental
contact
with
the sawblade
at the outfeed
side when
ripping,
and leading
edge when crosscutting.
a. The
blade
guard
is positioned
by
loosening
the
guard
clamp
screw and
rotating
the guard
so that
the "nose"
clears the workpiece
as shown.
3.
b. The antikpckback
and spreader
assembly
must
be
adjusted
to
accommodate
the
thickness
of
the
board
being
ripped.
A wing
screw
in
the
guard
secures the assembly.
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ANTIKICKBACK
PAWL
OF KICKBACK
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DIRECTION
oF Ff!
ANTIKICKBACK
POSITION
Loosen
the
wing
screw
and
with
the
tab
provided,
position
the antikickback
and
spreader
assembly
until
the
pawl
assumes
approximately
the
position
shown
above.
Tighten
the wing
screw.
(Make
sure
by
trial
before
starting
the
cut
that
the
antikickback
pawls
will
stop
a kickback
once
it
has
started).
Insert
workpiece
alongside
spreader
under
outer
set
of
pawls
by
approaching
pawls
in the
feed
direction.
Push workpiece
sharply
in the direction
of a
kickback
(opposite
to
direction
of
feed).
Readjust
Pawls if they do not stop the kickback
motion
by biting
into the workpiece.
basic saw
operations
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
Your
Craftsman
10-inch
Radial
Saw
is
capable
of
performing
innumerable
cuts
with
sufficient
accuracy
to
satisfy
discriminating
wood-working
requirements.
Basic
saw
operations
are
summarized
into
six
categories,
explained
and
illustrated
in the
following
paragraphs.
A
manual
entitled
"The
Radial
Saw"
is available
at your
nearest
Sears
Retail
Store
or
Catalog
Order
House
and
contains
considerable
data
and project
ideas applicable
to
the radical
saw. Be sure to read and follow,
"Safety
Rules'"
and
"Instructions
to
the
Operator",
included
in
this
manual.
NOTE:
Refer
to
paragraphs
under
"OPERATING
CONTROLS"
for
illustrations
and descriptions
of these
controls.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR CROSSCUT
1.
B_ sure
you
return
the
carriage
to
the full
rearward
position
at the conclusion
of each
cut.
Never
remove
your
hand
from
the
bevel
index
handle
unless
the
carriage
is in this position.
Allow
the saw blade to come
to a complete
stop before
removing
the workpiece
from
the saw table.
2.
The
arbor
nut
must
be
tight
and
saw
blade
guard
installed
in
a horizontal
position
with
anti-kickback
device
in full up position.
3.
The arm lock handle
(4) must
be tight.
4.
Work
must
be always
hel:l
firmly
against
table
and
fence.
For workpieces
thlck_,r
than
the fence
is high,
it
is recommended
that
a higher
fence
be cut
(at least
workpiece
thickness)
and
inserted
for
that
operation
being
performed.
Always
place
the fence
in the most
forward
position
(farthest
from
the column
support)
compatible
with
the workpiece
being processed
and the
operation
being
performed.
With
the
carriage
fully
re;racted,
the t)lade
should
not
contact
the workpiece
CAPRIAGE
LOCK
KNOB
PADIAL
APM
FEr4CE !
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
when
placed
against
the
fence,
within
the
stated
capacities
of your
saw.
Blade should
be sharp
and correctly
set.
Hands must be kept
well away from
the saw blade.
The yoke clamp
handle
must be in locked
position.
The bevel lock knob
must be tight.
For
operations
No.
3 and
No.
4, observe
additional
instructions
under
paragraph,
"Operating
Controls",
"Blade
Angle".
PRELIMINARY
CROSSCUT
AT THE 0 ° POSITION
1.
Loosen
the carnage
lock
knob
and move the carnage
to
position
the saw blade just forward
of the rip fence.
2.
Lower
the radial
arm until
the saw blade
just clears the
table top.
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