Work Clamp Assembly; Stop Block - Craftsman 315.212240 Operator's Manual

WORK CLAMP ASSEMBLY
See Figures 43 and 44.
WORKCLAMP
ASSEMBLY
PHILLIPS
SCREW \ J
CLAMP _
CLAMP
SUPPORT
PHILLIPS
SCREW
TABLE SUPPORT
EXTENSION RODS
!
\
HOLESFOR CLAMP
LR(TENSION ROD
Fig. 43
The work clamp assembly provides greater control by
clamping the workpiece to the fence or the saw table.
It also prevents the workpiece from creeping toward
the saw blade. This is very helpful when cutting
compound miters.
SCREWSHOLD SUPPORT
CLAMPSUPPORT ROBS
TO SUPPORTRODS
CLAMP
SUPPORT Fig. 44
STOP BLOCK
See Figures 41 and 45.
STOP
BLOCK KNOB
.STOP
BLOCK
The stop block is useful as a stop for cutting multiple
pieces to the same length,
• Insert carriage bolt into the table slot.
• Place the stop block over the carriage bolt and into
the slot in the extension table.
• Thread the stop block knob onto the carriage bolt
to secure the stop block to the table extension. See
Figure 41.
• Loosen.the stop block knob and adjust to the
desired distance from the blade to make the cut,
• Tighten stop block knob securely.
• Make a test cut in scrap material and measure the
length of the workpiece.
• Make any necessary adjustments.
,_ WARNING: When using the work clamp with
the stop block, install the clamp on the stop block
side of the blade. This will eliminate the
possibility of the saw catching the loose end and
kicking up. Failure to heed this warning can
result in serious personal injury.
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