Craftsman 315.220380 Owner's Manual page 27

SETTING
THE REVEL LOCK LEVER
See Figures 18A-18C,
The bevel lock lever locksthe blade at desired angles
other than the preset positivestop angles. The bevel
lock lever is preset at the factory but may need
readjustmentafter shippingor extended use. Check
for overtightnessor looseness and make any neces-
sary adjustmentsas follows:
The bevel lock lever is locatedon the frontof the yoke
assembly, near the bottom. It is attached to a clamp
boltthat controlsthe amount of tightness.
• Pullthe bevel lock lever forwardto unlockit. Use
the bevel index knob (just under the handle) to
rotate the motorapproximately30". Lock the bevel
lock lever.
• If the bevel lock lever is difficultto lock,the clamp
boll needs to be loosened, if the motorcan be
forced out of position,the clamp boltneeds to be
tightened.
• Remove the socket screw (under the bevel lock
lever) and star washer with a 1/8 in. hex key.
• Use the bevel lock handle as a wrenchto tightenor
loosenthe clamp bolt. The clamp belt has a right-
handed thread. Tighten it leftto right.
• When the boltis correctlyset, remove the bevel
lock lever from the clamp boil and place it roughly
parallel to the yoke assembly.
• Replace the socket screw and star washer, Re-
check the tightnessof the bevel lock lever. Repeat
the steps above untilthe motoris secure when
locked, and the bevel lock lever fitssquarely
againstthe yoke assembly.
STARWASHER
SOCKET SCREW'_'_
I
1/8 In. HEXKEym----_
BEVEL
LOCKLEVER
Fig. 18B
BEVEL BEVEL
LOCKLEVER INDEX KNOB MOTOR Fig. 18A
BEVEL LOCKLEVER IN
CORRECT LOCKED POSITION
Fig, 18C
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