Craftsman 141.142580 Operator's Manual page 5

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KNOW YOU R TABLE SAW
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The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as
a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this
product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety
rules.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS: Kickback is a hazard in which
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth on
the anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece. If the
work,piece should be pulled back toward the operator, the teeth
dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of
kickback.
BEVEL SCALE: The easy-to-read scale on the front of the
workstand shows the exact blade angle.
BLADE: For maximum performance, it is recommended that
you use the 404ooth, 10 in. carbide tipped combination blade
provided with your saw. The blade is raised and lowered with
the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked
with the bevel locking lever.
WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal
injury.
BLADE GUARD: Always keep the guard down over the blade
for through-sawing cuts.
BEVEL LOCKING LEVER: This lever under the worktable
surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the angle setting of the
blade.
HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL: Located on
the front of the cabinet, this handwheel is used to lower
and raise the blade for adjustments or blade replacement. The
handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles easy.
RIP FENCE LOCKING LEVER: The lever on the front of the
tip fence releases the rip fence or locks it in place.
EXTENSION TBLE LOCKING LEVER: The lever under
worktable surface releases the extension table or locks it
in place.
MITER GAUGE: This miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross
cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter
cut, with positive stops at 0° , 22.5 ° and 45 °.
MITER GAUGE GROOVES: The miter gauge rides in these
grooves on either side of the blade.
RAIL: Front rail provide support for the rip fence,
RIP FENCE: A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and
is secured with the locking lever: Grooves run along the top
and sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps and
accessories.
SCALE: Located on the front rail, the easy4o-read scale
provides precise measurements for rip cut&
RIVING KNIFE: A metal piece of the blade guard assembly,
slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the kerf
open and prevent kickJoack.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY: This saw has an easy access power
switch. To Iockthe switch in the OFF position, remove the yellow
switch key from the switch, Place the key in a location that is
inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.
Kick-backpawls Rip Fence Locking lever
Blade Wrench
-_-.._.. Front Rail
Push Stick
Bevel Locking Lever
Adjusting
Handwheel
Wheel
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