Operation; To Install Blade Guard Assembly; To Install Dust Bag - Craftsman 315.218061 Operator's Manual

TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY
See Figure 14.
Proper installation of the blade guard assembly means
that the saw blade and spreader are in alignment.
ALWAYS align the spreader to the saw blade prior to turn-
ing on the table saw.
[] Lower the blade.
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Loosen the wing nut and slide the spreader between
the mounting plate and flat washer. Partially retighten
the wing nut.
Check the blade and spreader alignment.
NOTE: Blade alignment with the spreader can be
adjusted for different blade widths. Refer to: To
Check, and Align the Spreader, Saw Blade, and
Blade Guard Assembly in the Adjustment section.
Check the blade guard assembly for clearances and
free movement.
[] Tighten wing nut securely.
NOTE: If the wing nut and washers are completely removed,
reinstall in the following order: flat washer, star washer, and
wing nut.
TO INSTALL DUST BAG
See Figure 15.
[] Slide the elbow inside the dust chute on the back of
the table saw.
[] Slide the dust bag into the elbow.
NOTE: For efficient operation, empty the dust bag before
it is half full. This will permit better air flow through the
bag.
FLAT
WASHER
STARWASHER
WING NUT
ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS
SPREADER
I
MOUNTING
PLATE
DUST
CHUTE
Fig. 14
ELBOW
DUST
BAG
Fig. 15
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WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools
to make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe
injury.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
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WARNING: Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
_1_ WARNING: Although many of the illustrations in
this manual are shown with the blade guard removed
for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade
guard unless specifically instructed to do so.
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