Operation - Craftsman 315.212740 Operator's Manual

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WARNING: When using the work clamp with the
stop block, install the clamp on the same side as the
stop block. This will elimlnatsthe possibilityof _rap-
ping the workpisce, resultingin the saw b]ade and
work,oiecekicking up. Failureto heed this warning
can result in serious persona]injury,
STOP BLOCK
See Figure 14.
The stop block is usefulas a stop for making repstlt_ve
cuts to the same length. It can be installedon either side
of the saw base:
• Slide the stop block on the table extension,
• Adjust the stop block the desired distancefrom the
blade for the out to be made.
• Tighten Smallwing screw to sacum the stop blockto
the table extension.
• Make a test cut in scrap matariaI and measure the
length of the workplace,
• Make any necessary adjus_ents.
WORK CLAMP ASSEMBLY
See Figure 15.
The work clamp provides greater controlby clampingthe
workpisce to the fence or the saw table. It also prevents
the workpisce from creeping toward the saw blade. Thisis
very helpfuiwhen cutting compound miters.
Depending on the cutting operationand the size of the
workpieee, it may be neces,_ry to use a C-clamp instead
of the work clamp to secure the workpisce pdor to making
the cut.
A WARNING: in some operations, the work clamp
assembly may interferewlth the operation of the
blade guard assembly. Always make sure there is no
interferencewith the blade guard priorto beginning
shy cutt_r_ 9 operationto reduce the risk of serious
personalInjury,
To install thewod_clamp:
• Piece theshaft ofthework clamp ineither holeon ths
saw table base.
• Rotate the knob on the work clamp to move it in or out
as needed or press the Rulckrelease laver for faster
position'mg,
TO INSTALL BLADE
See Figures 16.18.
WARNING: A 10 in. blade Ls the rr_dmum blade
capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick
to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats
on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with
the blade guards, wh'_e thicker blades w'lll prevent the
blade screw from securing the blade on the spindle.
Either of these situattons could result In a serious
accidentand can cauee serious personal_njury.
STQP
BLOCK
TABLE
EXTENSION
t7
BASE
MITER
SAWBASE
Fig. 14
WORK
cLAMP
Fig. 15