Operation - Craftsman 137.218073 Operator's Manual

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
RAISE THE BLADE (FIG. TT)
To raise or lower the blade, turn the
blade elevation handwheel (1) to
the desired blade height, and then
tighten the blade bevel lock knob (2) to
maintain the desired blade angle.
Fig. TT
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TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. TT)
Two methods are available for tilting
the saw blade.
Rapid blade tilting:
Loosen the blade bevel lock knob (2),
move the handwheel (1) to the desired
angle, then tighten the blade bevel
lock knob.
Fine adjustment blade tilting:
Loosen the blade bevel lock knob (2),
push in the handwheel (1) and at the
same time turn the handwheel (1) to tilt
the saw blade. When the saw blade is
at the desired angle, tighten the blade
bevel lock knob (2).
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. UU)
The ON / OFF switch has a safety
switch key. With the key removed from
the switch, unauthorized and hazardous
use by children and others is minimized.

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1. To turn the saw ON, insert the
safety switch key (1) into the slot
in the switch (2). Move the switch
upward to the ON position.
2. To turn the saw OFF, move the
switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position,
grasp the end (or yellow part) of the
safety switch key (1), and pull it out.
4. With the safety removal key
removed, the switch will not operate.
5. If the safety removal key is removed
while the saw is running, it can be
turned OFF but cannot be restarted
without inserting the safety switch
key (1).
Fig. UU
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OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. UU)
This saw has an overload reset
button (3) that resets the motor after
it shuts off due to overloading or low
voltage. If the motor stops during
operation, turn the ON / OFF switch
to the OFF position. Wait about five
minutes for the motor to cool, then push
the reset button (3) and turn the switch
to the ON position.
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