Craftsman 315.212010 Operator's Manual page 18

STOPBLOCK
See Figure 15,
The stop block is useful as a stop for making repetitive
cuts to the same length. It can be installed on either side
of the saw base.
[] Slide the stop block on the table extension.
[] Adjust the stop block the desired distance from the
blade for the cut to be made.
[] Tighten small wing screw to secure the stop block to
the table extension.
[] Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the
length of the workpiece.
[] Make any necessary adjustments.
WORK CLAMP
See Figure 16.
_11_ WARNING: In some operations, the work clamp
assembly may interfere with the operation of the
blade guard assembly. Always make sure there is no
interference with the blade guard prior to beginning
any cutting operation to reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the
workpiece to the fence or the table. It also prevents the
workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is
very helpful when cutting compound miters. Depending
on the cutting operation and the size of the workpiece, it
may be necessary to use a C-clamp instead of the work
clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making the cut.
The work clamp can be installed and used on either side
of the blade.
To instal( the work clamp:
[] Place the shaft of the work clamp in either hole on the
saw table base.
[] Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out
as needed or press the quick release lever for faster
positioning.
NOTE: The work clamp has a quick release lever that
makes positioning of the work clamp effortless.
TO INSTALL / REPLACE BLADE
See Figures 17- 19.
A
WARNING: A 1 0 in. blade is the maximum blade
capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too
thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with
the flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in
contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades
will prevent the blade screw from securing the blade
on the spindle. Either of these situations could result
in a serious accident and can cause serious personal
injury.
STOP
BLOCK
TABLE
EXTENSION
BASE
QUICK
RELEASE
LEVER
BASE
Fig. 15
WORK
CLAMP
Fig. 16
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