Craftsman 137.322850 Operator's Manual page 39

Fig. LL
2
CUTTING GROOVES (FIG. MM)
WARNING
!
DO NOT USE A DADO BLADE, use
only the standard 7-1/4 in. diameter
saw blade for this operation.
1. Mark lines identifying the width
and depth of the desired cut on
the workpiece and position on the
table so the outside tip of the blade
is positioned on the inside edge of
the line. Use a clamp to secure the
workpiece beside the blade.
2. Lower the cutting head to the
depth marked on the workpiece,
holding the upper arm, and adjust
the stop knob (1) until it touches
the stop plate (2). (SEE "SETTING
CUTTING DEPTH" on page 27).
3. Cut two parallel grooves as shown.
Fig. MM
1
2
1
Cut these grooves
with saw
Use a chisel to cut
out the middle
AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. NN)
When making multiple or repetitive cuts
that result in cut-off pieces of one inch
or less, it is possible for the saw blade
to catch the cut-off piece and throw
it out of the saw or into the blade
guard and housing, possibly causing
damage or injury. To minimize this, an
auxiliary wood fence can be mounted
to your saw.
Holes are provided in the saw fence
to attach an auxiliary wood fence. This
fence is to be constructed of straight
wood approximately 3/4 in. thick by
2-1/2 in. high by 22 in. long.
Attach the wood fence securely and
make a full depth cut to make a
blade slot.
Check for interference between the
wood fence and the lower blade guard.
Adjust if necessary.
NOTE: This auxiliary fence is used
only with the saw blade in the 0° bevel
position (90° to the table). The auxiliary
wood fence must be removed when
bevel cutting.
Fig. NN
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Blade slot