Craftsman 137.221940 Owner's Manual page 14

To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the
switch is in the "OFF" position and the plug is not
connected to the power source outlet,
ADJUSTING THE 90 ° AND 45 ° POSITIVE STOPS
(FIG. Q, R)
Yoursaw has positivestops that will quickly position the
saw blade at 90 ° or 45° to the table. Make adjustments
only if necessary.
90 ° Stop
1. Disconnect the saw from the power source.
2. Turn the blade elevation handwheel and raise the
blade to the maximum elevation.
3. Turn the blade tilting handwheel counterclockwise
as far as possible. Remember to loosen the
blade lock knob.
4. Place a combination square on the table and
against the blade (1) to determine it the blade
is 90 ° to the table. (FIG. Q)
5. If the blade is not 90 ° 1o the table, loosen the two
set screws (4), located on the bottom of the table saw,
(FIG R) with the hex key, and back off the collar (5).
6. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade is
90 ° to the table.
7. Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3)
when the blade is 90 ° to the table. Tighten the
two set screws (4).
90° 45°
45 ° Stop
1. With the blade in the upright 900 position, turn the
blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go.
Remember to loosen the blade lock knob.
2. Place the combination square on the table as shown
in (FIG. Q) to check if the blade is 45 ° to the table.
3. If the blade is not 45 ° to the table, loosen the
two set screws (4) located under the table saw
(FIG. R) with the hex key, and back off the collar (5).
4. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade is
45 ° to the table.
5. Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3)
when the blade is 45 °. Tighten set screws (4).
BLADE TILT INDICATOR
1. When the blade is positioned at 90°, adjust the
blade tilt pointer to read 0° on the scale.
2. Loosen the holding screw, position pointer over 0°
and tighten screw.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood when making
critical cuts. Measure for exactness.
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