Craftsman 315.212350 Operator's Manual page 19

MOUNTING THE LASER GUIDE
See Figure 19.
 Unplug the saw.
See "To Install Blade" on page 17 in the Assembly section
of this operator's manual.
 Make sure inner blade washer is in place before
positioning blade on the spindle of the saw.
NOTE: The laser guide replaces the outer blade
washer.
 Place the laser guide onto the spindle, aligning the
double "D" flats in the laser guide with the flats on the
spindle.
 Position flat surface of laser guide against the blade.
Warning labels are visible when laser guide is mounted
properly.
 Depress spindle lock button and secure laser guide
using only the special hex key bolt provided.
NOTE: The hex key bolt has left hand threads. Turn
bolt counterclockwise to tighten.
 Using the blade wrench provided with the saw, tighten
bolt securely.
 Remove the blade wrench and store it in a safe place
for future use.
 Replace the lower blade guard and blade bolt cover.
 Retighten phillips screw securing blade bolt cover.
Tighten screw securely.
DANGER:
Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact
with light source.
BLADE
LASER
GUIDE
HEX KEY
BOLT
BLADE
WRENCH
ASSEMBLY
ALIGNING THE LASER GUIDE LINE
See Figure 20.
The laser guide will generate a red colored line on the
work surface when the blade is spinning above 500 rpm.
The red laser line will appear as a broken line on the
workpiece when the blade assembly is in the uppermost
position and the motor switch is activated. This broken
line will let you see your mark and your laser guide line at
the same time, and will assist you in lining up your mark
for more accurate cutting of the workpiece.
Align the laser line and your mark with the blade at the up-
permost position. Once both lines are in alignment, do not
move the workpiece until after you have finished cutting.
As the blade assembly is lowered toward the workpiece,
the broken line will become solid.
Make several practice cuts on different styles and thick-
ness of material.
Follow the directions below for using the laser guide.
Removing Your Mark:
Position the laser line near the left edge of your mark on
the work surface in order to remove the mark.
To Cut Your Mark:
Position the laser line near or over your mark on the work
surface in order to cut the mark.
To Leave Your Mark:
Position the laser line near the right edge of your mark on
the work surface in order to leave the mark.
After you have become familiar with using the laser guide,
you will be able to remove, cut, or leave your mark on the
work surface. Practice will teach you the correct position
for aligning the laser line with your mark.
SPINDLE
INNER
BLADE
WASHER
Fig. 19
19
BROKEN
RED LINE
Fig. 20