Rip Fence Operations And Adjustments; Adjusting Fence Slide - Craftsman 351.221140 Owner's Manual

Figure 20B-1
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RIP FENCE OPERATIONS
AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAKE CERTAIN the table saw is disconnected from
the power source.
The rip fence can be used on either side of the saw
blade. The most common location is on the right hand
side. This fence is a front locking fence, meaning it
only clamps on the front rail. The fence slides across
the front and rear rails.
Figure 21-1
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1. To align the blade parallel to the miter slot, first
loosen two hex head screws (A) under the left side
of the table saw. This is the same side as the bevel
handwheel (B). See figure 20B-1.
Figure 20B-2
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6.
Open motor cover located on the right side of the
table saw. Loosen two hex head screws (C) locat-
ed directly above the opening. See Figure 20B-2.
The saw table is now loose and can be reposi-
tioned until the blade is parallel to the miter slot.
Repeat steps in "CHECKING BLADE ALIGN-
MENT".
When blade is parallel to miter slot tighten all four
hex head screws.
Recheck blade alignment.
Tilt the blade to 45 degrees, and rotate the saw
blade by hand. Make sure the blade does not con-
tact the table insert.
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To move the rip fence, lift up on the fence handle
(A) and slide the fence back and forth across the
saw table. Note: The fence handle is spring loaded
and will stay in the up position until press down on.
See figure 21-1.
To lock the fence from sliding side to side, push
down on the fence handle.
ADJUSTING FENCE SLIDE
MAKE CERTAIN the table saw is disconnected from
the power source.
To make sure your fence slides smoothly there are sev-
eral items to check.
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