Avoiding Kickbacks; Installing The Dust Bag; Rip Fence - Craftsman 137.284630 Operator's Manual

AVOIDING KICKBACKS (Fig. CC)
(Work thrown back towards you) by
keeping the blade sharp, the rip fence
parallel to the saw blade and by keeping
the riving knife, anti-kickback pawls and
guards in place, aligned and functioning.
Do not release work before passing it
completely beyond the saw blade. Do not
rip work that is twisted, warped or does
not have a straight edge to guide it along
the fence. Do not attempt to reverse out
of a cut with the blade running.
i,A WARNING]
improper riving knife alignment can
cause "kickback" and serious injury.
Fig. CC
Anti= kickback pawl
iNSTALLING THE DUST BAG
(Fig. DD)
i,A WARNING]
o Do not use this saw to cut and/or
sand metals. The hot chips or
sparks may ignite sawdust or the
bag material.
o To prevent hazard, clean and
remove sawdust from under the
saw frequently.
1. Place the dust bag (1) around the
neck (3) of the dust port (2) and tie
the dust bag by pulling the string
tight and secure with the spring-
loaded tie clip (4).
Fig. DD
RIP FENCE (Fig. EE)
1. Lift upward on the rip fence handle
(1) so the rear holding clamp (2) is
fully extended.
2. Place the rip fence on the saw table,
position the set plate (3) under the
front of fence and then lower the
back of fence onto the table.
3. Push down on the fence handle (1)
to lock.
Fig. EE
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