Crosscutting Checklist; Cutting Table And Fence Kerfs - Craftsman 113.198111 Operator's Manual

Crosscutting Checklist
Use the following checklist at the beginning
of each new cutting period to reduce the risk
of an accident.
Arm Slopes to the rear and table level side
tO side.
_bor nut snug.
Fence secure, solid (knot free) and in good
condition.
Fence in correct table position.
Workpiece does not extend above the top
of the fence.
All saw parts are tight and working.
Saw blade in desired crosscut position and
Blade guard horizontal.
Anti-kickback pawls and spreader set to
clear top of fence and/or workpiece by
about I '8 inch.
Swivel, rip, miter, bevel and table locks
locked.
Read and follow instructions for the type
of crosscut you want to do.
Cutting Table and Fence
Kerfs
You will need to cut a new table kerf (shal-
low cut) and fence kerf (slot left in the fence
from sawing through it with the blade), each
time a new cutting angle is used. The table
kerr lets the blade cut all the way through a
workpiece.
Fig. 87 Table and Fence Kerfs
Note: To extend the life of your table top,
you can make an additional table top. See
Helpflfl Hints section.
Making Table and Fence Kerfs for Crosscut-
ting
To make a crosscut kerf in your table and
fence:
1. Put your fence between the front table and
spacer board. Lock the table locks.
2. Push the saw to the rearmost position, be-
hind the fence.
3. Lock rip lock.
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