Ripping Set-Up Procedure - Craftsman 113.234701 Owner's Manual

Ripping
Ripping Set-up Procedure
Follow these steps before ripping. These
steps must be repeated each time a dif-
ferent thickness workpiece is ripped.
1. Check that saw is unplugged, switch is
"off', and yellow key is out.
2. Put solid (no kerfs) fence in desired
position and tighten table clamps. (In-
sert auxiliary fence if space between
blade and fence will be 1/2to 2".)
3. Index arm to 0° miter position and
lock miter lock. Set desired bevel angle
and lock bevel lock.
4. Unlock swivel lock, press and hold
swivel index pin, and set blade to in-rip
position. Lock swivel lock. (Set to out-
rip position only if overall workpiece is
wider than 13".)
5. Unlock rip lock, set blade desired dis-
tance from fence, lock rip lock. Always
set blade so wider part ofworkpiece will
be between blade and fence.
6. Ready ' push stick if space between
blade and fence is 2" or more. Ready
push block if using auxiliary fence.
7. Lower blade into kerf, but not touch-
ing kerf bottom. Blade should move
freely. If there is no kerr, make one fol-
lowing instructions for kerfs.
8. Place workpiece on saw table, paral-
lel to and up against blade.
9. Unlock and set hold down to just
clear workpiece surface, then lock.
10. Unlock and set pawls/spreader so
spreader hangs along side ofworkpiece,
in line with blade, and pawl rests level
on workpiece surface, then lock.
Pawls/Spreader Hold Down
Hold Down Lock
In-Rip Position
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