Setting The Arm Lock Knob; Setting The Yoke Clamp - Craftsman 315.220381 Owner's Manual

SETTING THE ARM LOCK KNOB
See Figure 16.
It may be possible to move the arm when locked, if
the arm lock knob is too loose. If the arm does not
move freely when unlocked, the arm lock knob may
be too tight. Use this procedure to check and set the
arm lock knob by turning the arm lock wheel (under
the carriage arm).
• To release the arm lock knob, located on top of the
arm at the front, pull the arm lock knob forward until
the spring is compressed.
• While holdingthe arm lock knob forward, swing the
arm 30" to the left or the right, referring to the miter
scale on top of the column.
• Lock the arm in place by pushing the arm lock knob
back until it pops in the locked position.
• Apply a reasonable amount of pressure on the arm.
The arm can be forced but if it moves easily, it
needs adjustment.
• Locate the arm lock wheel.
• Release the arm lock knob and turn the lock wheel
clockwise to tighten or counterclockwiseto loosen.
• Repeat above steps until the arm movement is
minimized when locked.
ARM LOCKKNOB
ARM
TURNCOUNTERCLOC_
WISETOLOOSEN
CARRIAGE
TURNCLOCKWISE
STOPSCREW ARM TO TIGHTEN
LOCKWHEEL Fig. 16
SETTING THE YOKE CLAMP
See Figures 17,4and 17B.
The yoke clamp keeps the yoke from rotating on the
carriage when you want the saw blade to be station-
ary. Use this procedure to check and set the yoke
clamp.
• Release the yoke lock handle (below the arm on
the right side) so the motor can be rotated.
• Swivel the motor slightly. It shouldbe at an angle in
between one of the preset positive stop angles.
ARMCAP MOTOR
YOKELOCK
HANDLE
YOKE
ASSEMBLY Fig. 17A
• Lock the yoke lock handle. Grasp the motorwith
both hands and apply reasonable pressure to see if
it slips. If it moves, reset the yoke lock handle as
follows.
• Remove the arm cap screws and arm cap at the
front of the arm with a phillipsscrewdriver. See
Figure 13B.
• Remove the carriage stop screw and Iockwasher
with a 1/4 in. hex key. Carefully slide the yoke
assembly forward and off the carriage.
• Place the yoke assembly in a spot where it will be
secure as you work on the top of the yoke.
• Release the yoke lock handle. Tighten the center
nut with a 15/16 in. wrench until the lock handle is
centered between the two legs of the yoke.
• Carefully replace the yoke assembly on the car-
riage arm track. Slide it back about halfway.
• Replace the carriage stop screw and Iockwasher,
followed by the arm cap and arm cap Screws.
• Lock and test the yoke again. If it can be moved,
repeat the procedure until it is secure.
_lil _J_ m_ CENTER NUT
YOKELOCK
HANDLE
LEG
Fig. 17B
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