Craftsman 315.218060 Operator's Manual page 37

n If the two dimensions are not the same, loosen the two
screws on the fence and align it.
n Retighten the two screws.
n Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. If the cuts
are not true, repeat the process.
WARNING:
Before plugging the saw back in to
make test cuts, make sure the switch is in the OFF
position and the blade guard is in place. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury.
TO SET THE BLADE AT 0° AND 45°
See Figures 52 - 53.
The angle settings of your saw have been set at the fac-
tory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not require
setting during assembly. After extensive use, it may need
to be checked.
n Raise the blade and the blade guard.
n If the blade is not perfectly vertical (0°), loosen the
adjustment bolt and the bevel locking lever.
n Place a combination square beside the blade on the
left. Lock the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever
and retighten the adjustment bolt.
n Turn the bevel handle until the bevel indicator points
to zero. If the bevel handle is turned as far as possible
and doesn't indicate zero properly, you may need to
adjust the bevel indicator.
NOTE: It will be necessary to remove the bevel handle
to adjust the bevel indicator.
n If the blade is not an exact 45°, loosen the adjustment
bolt and the bevel locking lever.
n Turn the bevel handle until the bottom of the blade has
moved completely to the left side of the slot. Lock the
angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.
n If the blade is not an exact 45°, loosen the adjustment
bolt and the bevel locking lever.
n Adjust the bevel indicator to 45°.
n Make a test cut.
ADJUSTMENTS
0° ADJUSTMENT
BEVEL
INDICATOR
45° ADJUSTMENT
BEVEL INDICATOR
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BLADE
BOLT
BEVEL
HANDLE
COMBINATION
SQUARE
BOLT
BEVEL
HANDLE
COMBINATION
SQUARE
BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER
Fig. 52
BLADE
45°
BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER
Fig. 53