To Install Blade - Craftsman 315.212350 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
When using the work clamp with the
stop block, install the clamp on the same side as the
stop block. This will eliminate the possibility of trap-
ping the workpiece, resulting in the saw blade and
workpiece kicking up. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.
STOP BLOCK
See Figure 14.
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 ASSEMBLY
See Figure 15.
The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the
workpiece to the fence or the saw 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.
:
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.
To install 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.

TO INSTALL BLADE

See Figures 16 - 18.
WARNING:
A 12 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.
ASSEMBLY
STOP
BLOCK
TABLE
EXTENSION
17
MITER
SAW BASE
BASE
WORK
CLAMP
Fig. 14
Fig. 15