Craftsman 351.224360 Operator's Manual page 6

• Never s tartsawwithworkpieces p ressed against t he
blade.
• Always stopsawbefore removing scrappieces from
thetable.
• Useextracaution whencuttinground workpieces
andworkpieces t hathaveanirregular c ross section.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Refer to Figure 8.
ON/OFF Switch
The ON/OFF switch is located on the right side of the
front panel of the saw. To turn the saw ON, move the
switch to the up position. To turn the saw OFF, move
the switch to the down position.
Speed Control Knob
The speed control knob is located in the center of the
front panel of the saw. To increase blade speed, rotate
the knob counterclockwise. To decrease blade speed,
rotate the knob clockwise.
CAUTION: Change speeds only while machine is
running.
Speed Indicator
Indicates the blade speed in strokes per minute.
Speed Control Knob
ON/OFF Switch
Figure 8 - Front Panel Operating Controls
Switch Lock
Refer to Figure 9.
The saw can be locked from unauthorized use by lock-
ing the switch. To lock the switch:
• Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect saw
from power source.
• Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on with
the key removed.
NOTE: Should the key be removed from the switch at
the ON position, the switch can be turned off but cannot
be turned on.
• To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until it
snaps.
Figure 9 - Removing the Locking Key
Work Light
Refer to Figure 10.
The worklight and worklight switch are located at the
end of the saw arm.
Switch
Figure 10 -Work Light Switch
Tool Blade Storage
Refer to Figure 11.
Tools and extra blades can be stored in the toolbox
located at the rear left side of the table.
Figure 11 -Tool Blade Storage
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