Elevation Handwheel; Tilthandwheel; Tilt Lock Handle; Rip Fence - Craftsman 113.298722 Owner's Manual

getting to know your saw
2 ELEVATION HANDWHEEL ... elevatesor
Iowersthe blade. Turnclockwiseto elevate, counter-
clockwise to lower.
3 TILTHANDWHEEL...tilts theblade f or bevel
cutting. Tum clockwise to tilt toward left, counter-
clockwise to tilt toward right.
When the blade is tilted to the LEFT as far as itwill
go, it should be at 45 ° to the table and the bevel
pointer should point 45 °.
NOTE: There are LIMIT STOPS inside the saw
which prevent the blade from tilting beyond 45 ° to
the LEFT and 90 ° to the RIGHT. ( See "ADJUST-
MENTSAND ALIGNMENTS" section"BLADE TILT.
OR SQUARENESS OF BLADE TO TABLE").
4 TILT LOCK HANDLE... locks thebladeint
he
desired tilt position. To loosen, turn counterclock-
wise. Push handle in and turn it to another position
if necessary in order to tighten or loosen.
5 RIP FENCE... isk_cked
in
place bypushingthe
LockLeverdownuntilthe lever rests onthestop. To
move the Fence, lift the Lock Lever and grasp the
Fence with one hand at the front.
Holes are provided in the Rip Fence for attaching a
wood facing when using the Dado Head, or Molding
Head.
Select a piece of smooth straight wood approxi-
mately 3/4 inch thick, and the same size as the Rip
Fence.
Attach it to the Fence with three Round Head #10
Wood Screws, 2 inches long. To remove the facing,
loosen the screws, slide the facing forward and pull
the screws through the round holes.
WOOD FACING
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_ ROUND HEAD ._
# 10 WOOD SCREWS
If necessary, the Miter Gauge head can then be
swiveled slightly to compensate and then locked,
Slots are provided in the Miter Gauge for attaching
an Auxiliary Facing to make it easier to cut long
pieces. Be positive Facing does not interfere with
the proper operation of the Sawblade Guard.
Select a suitable piece of smooth straight wood, drill
two holes through it and attach it with screws
NOTE: When bevel crosscutting, attach Facing so
that it extendslo the right of the Miter Gauge and use
the Miter Gauge in the groove to the right of the
blade.
_'_Ry FACING
STOP Pill 450 SLOT \. I J
FOR STOP PIN _J___
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BLADEGUARD ...must always be in place and
working properly for all thru-sawing cuts. That is, all
cuts where the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece.
To remove the Guard for special operations loosen
the Thumbscrew and slidethe Guard off of the Rod.
DO NOT DISTURB THE SETTING OF THE ROD.
When replacing the Guard, make sure the PIN in the
Rod engages with the NOTCH in the Spreader
Support. Make sure Thumbscrew is tightened se-
curely.
TAB LE iNSERT ... is removable for removing
or installing blades or other cutting tools
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MITER GAUGE...
headis
Iockedinpositionfor
cmsscuttingor mitering bytightening the Lock Knob.
ALWAYS LOCK IT SECURELY WHEN IN USE.
NOTE: The slots forthe Stop Pin andthe gradu-
ations are manufactured to very close tolerances
which provide accuracy for average woodworking.
In some cases where extreme accuracy is required,
when making angle cuts, for example, make a trial
cut and then recheck it.
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SCREW
! WARNING: TO avoid Inj_ from accidental
start, turn switch "OFF' and remove plug
I po,, r
A_. Lowerthe blade below the table surface.
B. Raise Biade GUard.
C. Loosen screw.
D. Lift insert from front end, and pull toward front of
saw.
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