Helpful Hints - Craftsman 113.197250 Operator's Manual

Helpful Hints
In order to get accurate cutting results from
your radial arm saw, do the following:
1. Follow all steps in the Alignment of
the Blade section.
2. Place the long edge of your framing
square against the edge of the
workpiece that will be held against the
fence during cutting. Make sure that
this edge of the workpieee is straight.
3. Make sure that your workpiece lays
flat on the front table of your saw.
4. Clean all sawdust and woodchips
from the table.
5. Hold the workpiece firmly against the
fence and table during all cuts. You
should use extra force during miter and
bevel cuts since the workpiece tends to
move when these cuts are made.
6. Use the right sawblade for each job,
and make sure that all blades and cut-
ting tools are sharp.
When making a four-sided frame:
1. Make sure that the top and bottom
pieces are exactly the same length.
3. Place the same edge of the workpiece
against the fence for all cuts. Make the
first cut at one end of the workpiece,
then flip the workpiece over and make
the second cut from the other end. Con-
tinue this way until all four cuts are
made. (Figure 145)
This Edge of Board Fence
Against Fence For All Cuts ]
Turn workpiece over end for end...
keep same edge against fence when
making successive cuts.
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2nd and 4th Cut
Pencil Line for
Gauging Required Length
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Fig. 145 - Making a 4-Sided Frame
4. Make a pencil line on the table for
gauging the length of each cut.
2. Make sure that both side pieces are
exactly the same length.
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