Craftsman 315.114233 Operator's Manual page 18

CROSS CUTTmNG OR RmPCUTTmNG
See Figure 18.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut
with the outer blade guide notch on the saw base.
TOPVIEW OF SAW
BLADE
GUIDENOT{3H
GUIDELINE
ALIGN OUTERBLADEGUIDENOT{3HONSAW BASEWITH LINE
OF {3UTA$ SHOWNWHENMAKING {3BOSS {3UT$OF{DIP {3UT$
Fig. 18
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in
scrap material along a guideline to determine how much,
if any,,the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate
cut.
NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guideline.
ALTERNATmVE RmP METHOD
See Figure 19.
Using C-clamps, firmly clamp a straight edge to the
workpiece and guide the saw along the straight edge to
achieve a straight rip cut. Do not bind the blade in the cut.
STRAIGHT
EDGE
EDGE GUmDE
See Figure 20.
Use the optional edge guide with the saw when making
wide rip cuts. A five inch scale has been provided on the
edge guide. When using the width of cut scale on the
base in combination with the edge guide, cuts can be
made up to 6 in. to the left of the edge guide or 8-7/8 in.
to the right of the edge guide.
The edge guide helps prevent the blade from twisting in a
cut. The blade twisting in a cut can cause kickback.
TO ASSEMBLE EDGE GUmDE
See Figure 20.
[] Remove battery pack from saw.
[] Place edge guide through holes in saw base.
[] Adjust edge guide to the width needed.
[] Tighten edge guide screw (wing screw) securely.
EDGEGUIDE
PLA{3E EDGE
GUIDETHRU HOLES
Fig. 20
When using an edge guide, position the face of the edge
guide firmly against the edge of workpiece. This makes for
a true cut without pinching the blade. The guiding edge of
workpiece must be straight for the cut to be straight. Use
caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut.
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