Craftsman 172.24360 Owner's Manual page 24

DEPTH STOP (conL)
Also, when a new blade is installed, it is necessary to check the clearance of the blade
to the miter table support before starting the saw. Make adjustments if necessary,
Depth Stop Adjustments (See Figure 18)
1. Unplug the saw.
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To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the I
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plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments
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or changing blades.
2. To adjust the depth stop use
hex key (included) to loosen the
hex nut at the rear of the miter
saw arm.
3. Use the hex key (included)
to adjust the depth stop
adjustment screw,
4. To lower the blade, turn
the screw counterclockwise.
5. To raise the blade,
turn the screw clockwise.
6. Lower the blade into the
throat plate of the miter table.
7. Check blade clearance and
maximum cutting distance
(distance from fence where
blade enters) to front of miter
table slot.
8. Readjust if necessary,
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DO NOT start your compound miter saw without I
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checking for interference between the blade and the miter table support.
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The blade could be damaged if it strikes the miter table support during
operation of the saw.
9. Tighten the screw with hex key (included).
10. To prevent the depth stop adjustment screw from turning while tightening the
hex nut, carefully hold it with the hex key while tightening the hex nut with a wrench.
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