Craftsman 315.114260 Operator's Manual page 17

ALTERNATIVE RIP METHOD
See Figure 20.
Using C-clamps, firmly clamp a straight edge to the
workpiece and guide the saw along the straight edge to
achieve a straight rip cut. Do not bind the blade in the cut.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR RIP CUTTING
STRAIGHT
EDGE
TO BEVEL CUT
The angle of cut of your saw may be adjusted to any
desired setting between zero and 50°. Note: When
making cuts at 50°, blade should be set at full depth of
cut.
When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the saw
base to help you line up the blade with the line of cut.
See Figure 21.
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
0
BEVEL
SCALE
BLADE
GUIDE NOTCH
ALIGN INNER BLADE GUIDE NOTCH ON SAW BASE WITH
LINE OF CUT AS SHOWN WHEN MAKING 45
OPERATION
WORKPIECE
NOTE: C-CLAMP
BOTH ENDS OF STRAIGHT
EDGE BEFORE MAKING CUT
Fig. 20
GUIDELINE
° BEVEL CUTS
Fig. 21
Align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on
the saw base when making 45° bevel cuts.
Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles
require different settings, always make a trial cut in
scrap material along a guideline to determine how
much you should offset the guideline on the board to
be cut.
When making a bevel cut hold your saw firmly with both
hands as shown in figure 22.
Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depress
the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start
your saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then
guide your saw into the workpiece.
WARNING:
the workpiece before it reaches full speed could
cause saw to "kickback" toward you resulting in
serious injury.
After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow
the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has
stopped, lift your saw from the workpiece.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
Remove battery pack from saw.
WARNING:
saw could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
Loosen bevel adjustment knob. See Figure 21.
Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired
angle setting on bevel scale. See Figure 21.
Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING:
securely tightened can result in serious injury.
17
0
LOWER
BLADE GUARD
The blade coming in contact with
Failure to remove battery pack from
Attempting bevel cut without knob
Fig. 22