Craftsman CMCS500M1 Instruction Manual page 11

Fig. C
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2. Depress the spindle lock button
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blade retaining bolt
the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating.
nOTE: Blade wrench is stored on the saw as shown in
Figure C.
Tighten the blade retaining bolt securely with the
hex wrench.
nOTE: Bolt has a left-handed thread. To loosen, turn
clockwise. To tighten, turn counterclockwise.
nOTE: Never engage the blade lock while the saw is
running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn
the tool on while the blade lock is engaged. Serious damage
to your saw will result.
Supporting Large Panels/Securing
Workpiece (Fig. D–G)
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching
and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own
weight as shown in Figure D.
Fig. D
Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides,
near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel
(Figure E).
Fig. E
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while turning the
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with the hex wrench

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury Never hold the
piece being cut with your hands or lay it across your
leg (Figure F).
Fig. F
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Secure the workpiece to a stable platform as shown in
until
Figure G. It is important to support the work properly to
minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
Fig. G
Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. H–J)
The depth of cut should be set according to the thickness of
the workpiece.
1. Loosen the depth adjustment lever
saw shoe
2. Align the saw shoe with the desired depth of cut
indicated on the scale markings on the lower guard
Fig. H
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English
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to unlock the
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