Raise The Blade; On/Off Switch; Using The Table Extension; Basic Saw Operations - Craftsman 137.218100 Operator's Manual

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
RAISE THE BLADE (FIG. U)
To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation
handwheel (1) to the desired blade height, and then
tighten lock handle (2) to maintain the desired blade
angle.
Fig. U
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TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. U)
1. To tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting, loosen the
lock knob (2) and turn the tilting handwheel (3).
2. Tighten the lock knobs (2) to secure.
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. V)
The ON / OFF switch has a removal key. With the
key removed from the switch, unauthorized and
hazardous use by children and others is minimized.
1. To turn the saw ON, insert key (1) into the slot in
the switch (2). Move the switch upward to the ON
position.
2. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the
end (or yellow part) of the toggle switch (1), and
pull it out.
4. With the switch key removed, the switch will not
operate.
5. If the switch key is removed while the saw is running,
it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted
without inserting the switch key (1).
Fig. V
OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. V)
This saw has a reset overload relay button (3) that
will restart the motor after it shuts off due to
overloading or low voltage. If the motor stops during
operation, turn the ON / OFF switch to the OFF
position. Wait about five minutes for the motor to
cool. Push in on the reset button (3) and turn the
To avoid injury, the ON / OFF switch should be in the
OFF position and the plug removed from the power
source while the cool down takes place, to prevent
accidental starting when the reset button is pushed.
Overheating may be caused by misaligned parts or a
dull blade. Inspect your saw for proper setup before
using it again.
USING THE TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. W)
NOTE: Raise the fence to a position that just clears
the table surface and secure in place using lock
handles for IN-RIP position.
1. Remove the stop screws from the ends of the
tubes.
2. Slide the ends of the tubes through both support
brackets on the side your workpiece will be
needing support, and replace the two stop screws.
3. Rotate the front tube to display the scale as an
extenson of the table top scale.
4. Slide the extension out until the correct
measurement is displayed on the tube scale.
5. Loosen the fence handles, and raise or lower the
fence as needed.
6. Tighten all extension support handles and knobs.
Fig. W
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