Craftsman 113.234700 Owner's Manual page 26

Controls
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Pawls/Spreader Lock
Pawls/spreader
Lock
Pawl_spreader
Spreader Nut
Spreader Nut
Frees pawls/spreader to move
to desired position
Reduce kickback by keeping
kerr open (spreader func-
tion); Slow or stop kickback
by digging into workpiece
(pawls function)
Frees spreader to move side
to side
Operztion/Comment_
Move counterclockwise to --
unlock, clockwise to lock
Set pawls/spreader before rip-
ping
Set as unit. See ripping set-up
for details and illustrations.
With blade in table kerf,
place workpiece alongside
blade so part of it extends
beyond pawls.
Move unit until pawl rests
level on workpiece and
spreader hangs below
workpiece surface, in line
with blade, then lock.
Test by pulling workpiece in
kickback direction to see that
pawls grab into and stop
workpiece. Re-set if needed.
Set pawls/spreader before rip-
ping
Loosen to make adjustment,
then tighten
Spreader must be in line with
blade. If it is not, kickback can
Occur
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