Arm Lock Adjusting Wheel - Craftsman 113.196380 Owner's Manual

Adjustments
Arm Lock Adjusting Wheel
With the aml at an "'unindexed" position and
the miter lock applied, the locking action
should feel tight and secure.
Miter/Arm
Lock Lever
Considerable effort should be required to
move the arm back towards 0 °. Its is always
possible to force the arm because of the
leverage advantage the long arm provides.
However, the arm should resist moving
when a reasonable amount of force is
applied.
To check tbUow these steps:
1. Pull miter/arm lock forward to unlock and
rotate arm to approximately 30 ° left or right.
2. Lock miter/ann lock by pushing handle
toward rear of saw.
3. Apply pressure as shown above.
4. If the arm moves easily:
a. Unlock miter lock.
b. Locate the adjusting wheel as shown.
c. Turn wheel clockwise to tighten,
counterclockwise to loosen.
5. Repeal steps 1, 2, 3 above and readjust as
necessary.
Arm Lock
Adjusting Wheel
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