Craftsman 315.114233 Operator's Manual page 19

WmDTH OF CUT SCALE
See Figure 21.
A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of
the saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the
scale can be used to measure up to four inches to the
right side of the blade, ff can be used to measure up to
one inch to the left side of the blade.
BASE
ABBEMBLY_
CUT SCALE
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BLADE
Fig. 21
BEVEL CUTTmNG
See Figures 22 - 23.
The angle of cut of the saw may be adjusted to any
desired setting between zero and 50 °.
NOTE: When making cuts at 50 ° , blade should be set at
full depth of cut.
When making 45 ° bevel cuts, there is a notch in the saw
base to help you line up the blade with the line of cut.
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENTKNOB
ALIGN iNNER BLADEGUIDENOTCHON RAW BASEWITH
LINE OFCUTAB BHOWNWHENMAKING45° BEVELCUTB
Fig. 22
Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on
the saw base when making 45 ° bevel cuts.
Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require
different settings, always make a trial cut in scrap material
along a guideline to determine how much you should
offset the guideline on the board to be cut.
When making a bevel cut hold the saw firmly with both
hands.
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Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depress
the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger to start
the saw. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide
the saw into the workpiece.
_11_ WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the
workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause
saw to "kickback" toward you resulting in serious
injury.
After you complete the cut release the trigger and allow
the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has
stopped, lift the saw from the workpiece.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 21.
[] Remove battery pack from saw.
[] Loosen beve! adjustment knob.
[] Raise motor housing end of saw until you reach
desired angle setting on bevel scale.
[] Tighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
_1_ WAFINJNG: Attempting bevel cut without knob
securely tightened can result in serious injury.
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